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(IC) Stormreach: Docks.

Posted by Dungeon MasterFor group 0
Dungeon Master
GM, 791 posts
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 01:13
  • msg #1

(IC) Stormhaven

The wolf keeps his distance from the cleric but makes it known its there. Its hard to tell if its protecting her or something else. Faolan is civil, seeming to want to spend time with the cleric and helps her in her tasks as well as the captain. But his role is unknown. To Cumandria, he reminds her of someone lost. And probably a burden to her despite what she wants to do. But having more time to spend in the possible temple could be a good thing or a bad thing.

After a few days, the wolf gets close and growls but not at the rogue or the cleric-but at three shipmates. They seem intent on doing who knows what to the healer. The wolf is definatly menacing and the three seem standoffish but one gets brash and decides he is not afraid.

Until the wolf has him down, neck clenched in its jaws. He's alive, bloodied but the wolf stares at the other two. They drop their knives and back away just as Ballest comes down from above as well as the Captain and other shipmates. The wolf drops the man as Faolan just watches for a moment. He tells the wolf to back off and it does, as the half-elf places a hand over the bloodied mans chest and heals him.

The captain immediatly takes the three to a holding cell on the ship and approaches the cleric "They will be deal with eh? Sorry about that, truly I am. I want to throw them into the sea but sending them in a rowboat with food is the best bet. They wont't harm anyone. Now then since we are gettin' to Stormhaven, payment." He holds out three pouches and tosses two of them to the rogue and druid. He gives the last to the cleric "Should be enough. I was able tah find yer a map, not the best but should help yah out as well. Shows yah where the temples are. Yup, temples. Several of them but getting to them may be a bit tricky if you don't go to the marketplace. Stormhave is a big city. Don't know much bot them temples but there is one fer yah god. Iffn yah need another ride...." He holds out a small coin "Yah give that to the keep in the docks. Grog be his name. Owns the only tavern. When yah see it you'll know." He goes to take her hand lightly and the wolf growls. Faolan puts his hand onto its back and it quiets down.

After a day passes and the prisoners are put into the boat and sent off, Stomrhaven is within view. Very few boats are visible and the boat arrives in the morning. Several shipmates put down the anchor and get the ship ready to go into the docks. Soon, the captain issues several commands as he goes up top. Some of them go down to the shore and mingle with people they know. Some just sit, rubbing their feet.

The rogue looks tired after the ordeal and starts to look around for the tavern. Faolan goes down to the docks with his gear. The wolf goes with him but glances at Cumandria. Something about the two of them...but she lets it go.

A new place, new life. What to do....

And what is in the bag?

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This message was last edited by the GM at 01:13, Mon 31 Jan 2022.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 63 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 01:06
  • msg #2

(IC) Stormhaven


"I need a drink." The last day and its surprise where the straw that broke the camel's back. "I will see you later." With a tired smile she made her way to the tavern. Disguise hat already on to make her look more human and less approachable. Didn't want to deal with more reminders.

Finding a seat on the cozy looking place she ordered a mead and some meat. She felt like she deserved it. While she was at it she kept her ear open for any juicy info. One never knew what she could find.

OOC:
19:05, Today: Zhera Resel rolled 33 using 1d20+13.  Listen.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 398 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 01:39
  • msg #3

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 1):

While maintaining an icy cold look of disgust, she watches as the three would be rapists are captured by the wolf. She glares into their eyes as they are placed into the holding cell.

During the rest of their time on the ship, the cleric is equally civil to Faolan and as friendly (as she is allowed to be) with the big wolf, sharing her clear affection for her four legged friend whenever possible.

With sincere humility and gratitude, the human priestess thanks the captain for the items and advice she's given and adds another apology for being the cause of the loss of three of the crew. She's also sure to give him a firm handshake.

As soon as she has time away from both her duties onboard and her duties to her calling, she takes a look inside the bag.

Before disembarking, she shakes the captains' hand again and offers a blessing upon he himself, his ship and crew.
Dungeon Master
GM, 793 posts
Sat 19 Feb 2022
at 17:12
  • msg #4

(IC) Stormhaven

The rogue had taken off leaving the cleric and druid waiting on the docks. Something about her bothered Faolan and the wolf growls as she leaves. Leaving when danger could be happening-spreading out when in a unknown area despite being some being civilize doesn't mean its alright. When the druid looks back after all that is done is needed to be done since her role doesn't exist outside the ship and since she isn't a crewmember-he looks into the pouch as well as the cleric.

Besides the map which is circular-slums on the outside, smaller homes towards the middle changing over to medium sized homes and the marketplace towards the center with larger buildings in the center as well. Probably mansions, larger establishments, temples. Probably higher ups but not even the captain mentioned anyone in charge. Perhaps its just a match of different people with different agendes.

Also 100 gold is provided as well as 10 platium. Its a large sum to be given out for a weeks worth-most would expect maybe 15 silver. But 200 gold?
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 399 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 22 Feb 2022
at 10:06
  • msg #5

(IC) Stormhaven

After considering her newfound wealth, it occurred to the priestess that it might be a
good idea to join Zhera at the nearby inn before heading off to greet the clergy at the
local Temple to Pelor.

"Well, the captain recommended Grog's tavern and it seems to be the closest. Maybe I could find a bath and some other accommodations before visiting the temple" she thought, heading off the same direction as the rogue.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 66 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Thu 24 Feb 2022
at 07:04
  • msg #6

(IC) Stormhaven


With a heavy sight she let the drink cool her mind. It was an interesting thing after all that time inside the cave that she could stretch her legs and don't hit a pebble that could attract enemy's attention.

Letting her mind wander she idly remembered how much she had to pass to reach there. She can't let other people kill her. There was no other way but forward and she would be damned if she let that get to her.
Dungeon Master
GM, 798 posts
Wed 2 Mar 2022
at 02:13
  • msg #7

(IC) Stormhaven

Nodding his head, Faolan seems to be not at ease. With all these people in such a large city and being a druid-perhaps its almost too much but he perseveres. The wolf growls when people get too close and circles the cleric and druid. The smell of food filters out of a nearbye building and soon they come across the tavern: The Gull's Nest.

Inside, its a decent size with a staircase near the entrance. In one corner is a stage with a red backdrop so its hard to tell if its either the back of the building or something else. Near it is the bar. A large man stands on the side of it wiping off a mug. His eyes narrow as the orc or something similar watches the human and half-elf. Sitting on a chair at the bar is the tiefling. There's a few others scattered around. It seems they are a few different races but mainly human. Or humanoid. But with the dim light its hard to tell. There's a fireplace as well thats well lit with a waitress keeping it going at times. A few more waitresses move about, with food and drink and some are taking them away once done.

A billboard sits by the bar, with a halfling looking up at it. He grabs one of the loose pages, looks at it and glances at the keep before hurrying off.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 69 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Fri 4 Mar 2022
at 02:44
  • msg #8

(IC) Stormhaven


The kid ripping the piece of paper caught her attention. She tilted her head to the side as the kid looked at the keep and bolted from the place. A small miracle he didn't hit anyone in his haste.
Deciding it was worth looking at Zhera got up to look at the board, wondering what it was all about.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 401 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Fri 4 Mar 2022
at 08:03
  • msg #9

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 7):

The red haired, green-eyed woman carefully looked over the inside of the Gulls Nest. After having cast the Detect Magic spell just before stepping in, she made careful note of who did or didn't have magic on or around them. As she entered, she attempted to keep clear of the frequently used paths in and around the tables within. Passing near the bar, Cumarinda smiled a greeting to Zhera, before finding herself an empty table away from much of the other patrons but within sight both the stage and the fireplace.

As she sat down, she put her backpack and gear between her legs under her side of the table. Putting her shield and mace in her lap. While also noting Zhera's movements and those around her, the cleric also kept an eye out for a waitress, waving a head above her head in hope of getting some attention. "Could one of you hardworking waitresses come help me, please?" she called out clearly.


OOC
Does she detect any other beings with magic besides herself and Zhera? What can she discover about them?
Dungeon Master
GM, 801 posts
Sun 6 Mar 2022
at 14:31
  • msg #10

(IC) Stormhaven

The board has several items of interest, people looking for adventurers to do several things. Quests of course. One is removal of spiders in the docks.

There is a note asking for aid in the lighthouse area which is nearbye.

Also there is a note asking adventurers to check out a basement but need to talk to a warrior outside.

There is the quest-someone lost their pack and needs adventurers to track it down within the sewers.

Lord Goodblade is looking for adventurers to find the healing elixir.

The keep notices Zhera checking out the board. He grunts "There's others that need help, got to find them. Harbormaster Zin is in charge of what goes in an' out of the docks or least tries. If yah lookin' fer work." The half-orc puts down his mug and looks over at the druid, the wolf and the cleric who walked in. He motions for a waitress to go over.

Nodding her head, the waitress smiles as she approaches the cleric. A typical human, garbed in waitress clothes of course "Hello. How can I be of ser..." Faolan's wolf growls and he pets the wolfs head. It relaxes. She repeats "How can I be of service?"
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 70 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 07:33
  • msg #11

(IC) Stormhaven

Zhera gave the cleric a small smile in return. The place didn't look half bad and maybe this could help.
It looked like a help board some places have next to the church's. But this one looked more like the kind of jobs one needed to make di on life. After the keep noticed her and informed her about the extra work she gave him a nod and thanked him before going to the table with the cleric.
"It looks like there are a few ways to get money here." He gave a short description of what she found on the board and the keep's word to her. "There is also a work about a healing option."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 402 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 9 Mar 2022
at 12:26
  • msg #12

(IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda nods to acknowledge both Zhera, Faolan and The Wolf. In a friendly happy voice she says to the waitress, "Please forgive and do not fear my canine ally and his friend. As for me, I would very much like either a mug of good cider, or good mead, or if you have neither of those, I'll settle for a glass of sweet wine. Oh, and could you please tell me what you have to eat today?"

After listening to the waitress' reply and placing her order, the cleric turns to Zhera and nods, "I see. Well then, perhaps after we refresh ourselves, and get oriented here, we can see about lending a hand or two." She pauses for a moment, seeming to remember something, and quickly adds, "But soon I must visit the Temple to Pelor. I need more guidance and further training in the ways of the Sun Father."
Dungeon Master
GM, 803 posts
Fri 11 Mar 2022
at 03:17
  • msg #13

(IC) Stormhaven

The wolf sits at the cleric's feet. Whenever someone gets close other then the druid, it growls and doesn't let anyone get near. Faolan knows this by its antics and looks at the waitress "Pardon but she will have cider. No alcohol." He turns, looking ant Cumandria "You are...." The wolf nudges her belly and barks loudly. Several others watch this massive wolf. He raises a hand and looks at the cleric "We can see if they have rooms for rent."

When the tiefling walks over, Faolan watches her for a moment "We should help out if possible."

The waitress nods her head "We have several things to serven. Beef stew with potatoes and bread?"

The druid nods his head "Sounds good."

She heads to the kitchen.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 403 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 13 Mar 2022
at 09:46
  • msg #14

(IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda slowly and cautiously reaches out her hand towards the very large wolf, her eyes watching his, sometimes briefly darting towards the druid, before returning her full attention back towards the huge canine. With a warm smile and an affectionate look in her eyes she says, "Why do I think I know you? I'm glad that you like me, I just hope we can learn to truly get alone as friends. I am thankful for all that you've done for me. Not only that, but I hope you won't mind if I touch you."

Speaking to Faolan and Zhera she says, "If there are rooms here I'd like to hear about them too. But I am likely to stay at the Temple if they have room. Of course, I am willing to help anyone in need, my heart, soul and the Sun Father all demand it."
Faolan
Druid, 8 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Sun 13 Mar 2022
at 11:54
  • msg #15

(IC) Stormhaven

Great. Sun Father having her heart and soul. It seems to bother Faolan but why? It shouldn't but it has. Perhaps hes heard it before. He just shifts in his chair not looking at the cleric for a moment. His eyes dart back after a moment "I strongly suggest you try not to touch him. The wolf knows something." And the wolf sits down next to Faolan but the wolf keeps watching her.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 407 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 15 Mar 2022
at 08:07
  • msg #16

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Faolan (msg # 15):

Cumarinda slowly pulls her hand back, momentarily frustrated as she does so. Turning her full attention to the druid she replies, "Alright, I won't try to touch him yet. However, I find myself at a loss in ways for he and I to relate to each other. Honestly, I've had similar difficulties with you too, but those are obviously my fault, and I apologize for my ignorance." She paused, sincerely apologetic, before continuing.

"I promise to try to be more sympathetic and respectful towards you starting now. If you're willing, and he's willing, I'd like for us to be able to understand each other better, Faolan. My studies have led me to think that your calling grants you the ability to speak clearly with animals. If that is true, could you please use that ability to let my intentions speak to him and his to me?" she asked quietly while looking into the druid's eyes.

"I would be grateful and willing to grant a favor in return." she offered.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 73 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Wed 16 Mar 2022
at 06:38
  • msg #17

(IC) Stormhaven


Zhera felt a little out of her deep. While growing up most animals stayed back, some, the ones without owner or didn't knew her where easier to approach. So she had to learn that tamed doesn't just non wild, it also means they share what the owner feels. She wished to know what this two are thinking.

"Don't worry, I am sure we can get a place to lay down." She told the cleric once she saw that the druid wasn't about to speak. "This place look nice."

Se was already thinking about the request of the board as she ate. "Just be sure to send a word if something happens." However she wasn't THAT distracted.
Dungeon Master
GM, 810 posts
Sat 19 Mar 2022
at 01:03
  • msg #18

(IC) Stormhaven

The druid seems to have ignore what happened earlier for some reason. His eyes narrow and he looks at the wolf. It remains next to him but its eyes stay on the cleric, not moving and almost statue-like. Odd thing for a wolf. Perhaps its well trained? Faolan gently rubs the wolf's neck and head and the wolf goes over to the cleric, gets really close to her belly and sniffs a few times before laying down at her feet. Even Faolan is taken somewhat back but he doesn't try to get the wolf to come back-everyone is just sitting at a table. He looks at the cleric "The wolf listens but won't speak. Keeping its thoughts. I have the ability but cannot use it upon yourself." The druids words speak out peacefully "And the wolf knows your not alone. Not with us but not alone." Interesting to say the least. He seems a bit out of it, probably being inside.

Coming back to them, the waitress has two ales and a apple cider for the cleric as well as vegetable stew, brew and a small chunk of meat. She takes the meat and kneels down. The wolf growls and sniffs as she puts the food down. It tilts his head and she stands back up. The druid nods his head "Thank you." Faolan's eyes dart back to the cleric "I need no favors. It is fine." Something about Faolan bothers Cumandria...

The innkeep keeps looking at the odd group as he leans against the bar. And the waitress goes to a few tables, cleaning them off and to some taking orders.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 409 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 22 Mar 2022
at 17:58
  • msg #19

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 18):

Cumarinda looked curiously at Faolan, seeming somewhat confused, then to the apple cider and back to the ales. She started to say something, her mouth opening to form words before suddenly closing, her wide brown eyes broadening even more with comprehension. Looking back and forth between the druid, the wolf, and then finally back to the fruit drink sitting in front of her, she gasped without speaking, her whole body tensing. After closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she quickly regained her tranquility and cheerful demeanor.

With a warm smile for both Faolan and the wolf she spoke humbly, “Thank you both for tolerating my lack of self awareness. I guess my travels and works have ill prepared me for one consequence that I thought I had avoided. I appreciate your looking out for the both of us.”

Between sips of her drink, she spoke resolutely, “We need to find Grog and a guide to show us the way around this city.” Standing up, she smiled a cheerful invitation to the innkeeper to come over to their table.

Speaking to Zhera she added, “It seems I'll need to either find my temple or a midwife. Before we start taking on any challenges, I have a lot of thinking and praying to do.”
This message was last edited by the player at 04:57, Wed 23 Mar 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 818 posts
Thu 24 Mar 2022
at 03:21
  • msg #20

(IC) Stormhaven

The druid watches the cleric then glances at the rogue "Is she always like this? Ill consequence?" Oddly the wolf stares at Grog and growls. Faolan again puts his hand down and the wolf stops. It glances at Grog, then to Zhera and stops on Cumandria.

"Your looking for Grog?" The innkeeper walks over to her, his broad form looking above the seated rogue, druid and cleric "You found him. What can I help you with eh?"
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 76 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Fri 25 Mar 2022
at 04:16
  • msg #21

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 20):

She looks form Faolan to the cleric and then looks at him on the eye. "A true fountain of positive energy-" She then frowns a little. "- as far as I know." She then looks at Cumarinda. "And I am guessing you might need to look for the temple first."

When Grog presents himself she cant help but blink a few time before looking at the druid again. "And a lucky one above that." She then looks at Grog a little unsure as she waits for Cumarinda to continue.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 413 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Fri 25 Mar 2022
at 18:52
  • msg #22

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 20):

Still standing and smiling, Curmarinda  greets the half-orc warmly. “Nice to meet you, Grog! Thank you for coming to join us!” While resting her mace and shield back into her lap and resuming her seat she continued, “We just came here from Korthos and our ship's captain told us that you could help us find our way around. I am Curmarinda Imbrex, a travelling priestess in service to Pelor, she is Zhera, an explorer, and this young man is Faolan, a guardian of the wilderness.” "Oh!" she exclaimed, while pulling a small coin out of her purse, "He said to show this to you."

After a pause to let the introductions sink in, she continues speaking, “Besides food and drink, we need a place to rest, and maybe a place we could take a bath. There are other places we need to go too, but I can see that running this place so well keeps you too busy to show us the way.” Here she paused, before asking, “Could you find or tell us someone to guide us, Grog?”
This message was last edited by the player at 18:54, Fri 25 Mar 2022.
Grog
NPC, 1 post
Fri 25 Mar 2022
at 22:40
  • msg #23

(IC) Stormhaven

"Eh? So yah want a ship? I can get one fer you. That's what the coin is for yah know. Beds an' bath? Fer you? Alright. I'll give yah one fer free. One bath fer three rooms. Since yah got that there coin, one week. Food an' drink, don't be going overboard yah? An' fer that there guide, alright. Give me tah tommorow an' see what I can do fer you. One week. Yah still here yah'll have tah pay fer the entire week an' fer the food. Don't like givin' up them there fer free but I owe that there captain. Call that a deal eh?" Grog holds out a hand, missing two fingers. His other hand seems to be missing three. Strange "Welcome to the Gull's Nest. Iffn you stay, enjoy yerself. An' priestess eh? Yer be lookin' for a temple right? Gonna take awhile tah get there even with a guide. Might cost yah some. Not much but it'll will. I can give yah that there free room and board but guides gonna cost yah."
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 77 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 01:05
  • msg #24

(IC) Stormhaven


"Nice to know." She commented a little absent as she looked around and took a sip from her drink. "The people here seem to agree this is a good place."Very welcome. She nodded to herself before continuing. "Is there a place around where we can buy or sell gems?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 415 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 23:44
  • msg #25

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Grog (msg # 23):

Curmarinada listened to Grog, her smile brightening as he explained their situation and displayed his generosity. Jubilantly reaching forward, the effulgent cleric joyfully shook the barkeeps hand. “Thank you so very much, Grog for your offer.! We don't need a ship right now, so I'm going to put this token away, but everything else you're willing to provide is accepted. Yes, yes, we'll call it a deal. We'll be happy to stay as long as we can, pay in coin or barter after the week, and to pay for a good guide!”

While vigorously shaking Grog's hand, the cleric added, “May the Sun bless your steps! Thank you for all you're doing, but we have two more needs, Zhera needs a trader in gems and jewels. I need to speak with your waitress again.”
Dungeon Master
GM, 821 posts
Mon 28 Mar 2022
at 00:44
  • msg #26

(IC) Stormhaven

"No, after this week iffn your still here, yah got to pay for this week an' anything else yah got to pay fer your own pocket. Yah got all that there basic food fer yourself-break'a'fast, lunch an' dinner. Yah want something else gotta pay fer it." The half-orc nods his head and turns to Zhera "Yer got jewels eh? Not good iffn they get all stolen. Losin' them can be a bad thing yah know? Mayhaps I can help yah." He turns back to the cleric, leaning on a chair but stays standing up "Why yah need a waitress when yah got the innkeeper standing here?"

The wolf looks at the odd half-orc as several more people enter, probably from the docks as most of their clothes are somewhat wet. The four of them sit down and a waitress walks over. Probably about 10 to 11 people so far.

Faolan watches Grog, Zhera and Cumandria talk, but he seems distant "Grog if I could ask, do you have a area that goes outside?" It seems odd.

Grog turns and pulls away, crossing his big arms over his dirty apron "There be the door? But like a balcony? No. There be a ladder upstairs going to the roof. Can see the entire harbor if thats what yah want?" Its definatly a odd question "Yer wolf can stay iffn it doesn't harm anyone. Can't say what others will do iffn it gets aggrivated."

Faolan narrows his eyes and nods "The wolf will behave long as no one harms anyone I know. You have my word."

The half-orc rubs his chin "Alright lad."

Stretching a bit, the wolf stands up but remains by Faolan. Some of the other people see this massive beast and watch it for a moment. It doesn't react to them focused on Faolan.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 417 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 29 Mar 2022
at 11:17
  • msg #27

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 26):

Cumarinda replies to Grog's question while slowly standing, "Because, there are things that even an innkeeper cannot know, things only known to women. These are what I and the waitress need to talk about." She paused to smile at the half-orc knowingly before gently taking the arm of the waitress and stepping aside to speak privately.
Dungeon Master
GM, 824 posts
Wed 30 Mar 2022
at 23:50
  • msg #28

(IC) Stormhaven

The waitress comes over and allows the cleric to pull her aside. She looks like a human, young and small-about 5' and wears garb like all the other waitresses and seems polite. Grog gives them a odd look but then shugs "Let me know iffn yah need anythin' and can come tak me with that there gem info alright? Yah enjoy yer meal." He nods his head and goes back to the bar with another waitress gathering up some empty plates and she goes into the backroom.

Faolan watches the waitress and cleric go off to a side table. He starts to eat and gives the wolf a plate of mainly beef and some potaotes. It laps it up relatively quickly and puts its massive head on the druids lap. In between bites, he glances at the tiefling "We should help out, perhaps in the morning. That works for you?" He does seem hesitant going out into the city but if people need their help....

He asked Zhera what she wants to do. The lighthouse could be interesting, same as finding the warrior and the man looking for his pack. The healing elixir seems to be the man topic between the druid and rogue. And finding the Temple area.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:56, Wed 30 Mar 2022.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 79 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Thu 31 Mar 2022
at 07:17
  • msg #29

(IC) Stormhaven


Zhera nodded at Grog. "I understand, but I work with jewels, wanted to buy a few cheap ones and work on them on my free time." She answered like it was a common thing for her to say.

At the odd look he gave after the cleric response she just looked to the side, no use antagonize him if he saw her make a face.

She would start working on the elixir. Well, more like inform herself and see from there. So she asked for directions from the half-orc.
Dungeon Master
GM, 824 posts
Sat 2 Apr 2022
at 00:26
  • msg #30

(IC) Stormhaven

"Jewels eh? Yer best bet to be tah sell them. Keep'm them around could be trouble. Whatcha mean 'work on them'? Iffn yah got them and want tah say break them apart doesn't that ruin it? Don't want tah argue with yah. Iffn yah get some could make like a neckalace but sellin' them in that there docks won't get much an' probably get them there stolen. Keep it to yerself eh? Yah don't want tah make it out yer got them. Bad fer yer blood." Grog nods, coming back over "Lord Goodblade eh? I see the lad around. He is usually seem up some ramps outside in a upper level. Docks are a odd place, everythings all in differet spots and all tah make room fer sailors an' whatnot. Not sure where he be. Normally he's up there come mornin'. I don't like the lad, the whole 'lord' thing but don't think he's got much from it." He scratches his chin "Comes in once in awhile. Not a bad guy but well yeah."

Faolan finishes up his meal and watches the talk between the rogue and tavern owner. He looks over at all the customers but doesn't say a word to Zhera or Grog. He's listening but he seems to not have anything to say.

The waitress and cleric are talking and the waitress glances over at Faolan then turns back to Cumandria.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:44, Sat 02 Apr 2022.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 81 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Tue 5 Apr 2022
at 03:46
  • msg #31

(IC) Stormhaven


She listens intently at the half-orc explanation, some of it not new to her, but knowledge wasn't cheap. "You don't have to worry. I don't have anything for that. I will keep your advice by heart." She turns to Faolan half guilty and apologices before turning to Grog. "Sorry... Also we-" She gestured to herself and Faolan. "- might be interested in the mission of Lord Goodblade. Can you tell us the details?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 422 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 06:23
  • msg #32

(IC) Stormhaven

After the waitress and cleric both take a longer look at Faolan, Cumarinda's habitual smile  briefly turning into a mischievous grin, they turn back to speak with each other for a while longer before Cumarinda happily hugs the waitress then walks back towards the table.

After returning, Cumarinda addressed Grog and the others, "Thank you all for your patience. It looks that I will be needing that guide for certain." she said nodding to the keep. Looking to Faolan and Zhera she added, "As Grog has been kind to give us room and board here, while we stay I feel we should do what we can to help the people here."
Dungeon Master
GM, 832 posts
Fri 8 Apr 2022
at 23:24
  • msg #33

(IC) Stormhaven

"Well mayhaps he be here tommorow. Must be daft and I already explained to yah I ain't his keeper. He might be here or maybe not. Don't know him much but for a bloody noble ain't a bad lad. Could be trustworthy but I don't fully trust him. Mayhaps yah will have better luck. Never did somethin' fer him and he pays his due. Now iffn yah excuse me back to that bar." Grog nods and heads back to the bar.

The waitress blushes but Faolan doesn't react. He leans back, watching the cleric. His wolf snorts and finishes his meal before settling down at the druids feet. He simply nods to the rogue.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 86 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 04:40
  • msg #34

(IC) Stormhaven


After Grog leaves, Zhera nods back at Faolan then gives a long sigh. This was tiring. Far from what she was used to do. Still she will keep going forward. She resumed eating her food without saying much. Only stopping, startled, once she herd the scrap of her spoon on the bow. Looking at her tab she found it almost empty, tilted her head back and finished it. "Anything you all want to do at the moment? Or should we call it?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 424 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 07:26
  • msg #35

(IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda wrinkles her nose cutely and rubs her stomach. Looking at the waitress she calls out, "Celeste! Celeste, could you please bring another serving of stew for me? Oh, and another glass of cider please. Thank you, Celeste."

The priestess turns her attention back to the group at the table. "My stomach says I need a little more food and drink. After that, I'm not sure. Honestly, we don't know our way here, so trying to accept a task from the board today might be unwise. But if we can find someone to carry a message to those offering a quest with a request for them to send someone to bring us there. That might work," she offered thoughtfully.
Dungeon Master
GM, 836 posts
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 13:54
  • msg #36

(IC) Stormhaven

The druid is silent for a moment as Celeste retrives more stew and drink. She offers more to the group which Faolan accepts with a simple nod and she departs, glancing back. Even the wolf gets its share of food.

"Call what...?" Faolan eats a few bites of food and looks at Zhera. He seems to not understand-they haven't been there long "We can wait to see if Lord Goodblade comes here or see if we can find him. I understand your hesitant, Cumandria. I can check it out, the wolf remaining here with you." He seems to just want to be outside. Seems like he opened up but keeping his views a bit of a secret.

The wolf stands up, stretching. And he is big. It then sits back down after chowing down the food.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 89 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Tue 12 Apr 2022
at 01:35
  • msg #37

(IC) Stormhaven


"Call it a night." She supplied with but a glance at Cumarinda's food. Better not remind her of other things. "Also, I will take a look around. Its been some time at the sea and he can look after you." She murmured something about not pitting the fool. After a shake of her head she continued. "And if Faolan looks for Goodblade I can take a general look around town. Maybe get a map." She might not be a cartographer, but a general might help in the future. Another things she would have to work on.
Dungeon Master
GM, 838 posts
Tue 12 Apr 2022
at 02:00
  • msg #38

(IC) Stormhaven

The druid looks at the rogue, knowing its not night time. Maybe mid-day. He stands up and goes over to Grog. Some words are said, the half-orc nods and the druid comes back over. Faolan leans against his chair "You should rest, Cumandria." The wolf looks up and stands, resting its big white head on the table. It seems calm now, perhaps used to the tiefling and cleric.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 91 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Tue 12 Apr 2022
at 03:36
  • msg #39

(IC) Stormhaven



Rest was not for her. More about about Cumarinda's rest!. "Ahh! I will go with you. just give me a moment." Making sure her hat was firmly in place she made her way to Gorg side, asking for her room and leaving her backpack there. On her way out she thanked him and promised to come back later.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:55, Tue 12 Apr 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 425 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Fri 15 Apr 2022
at 21:37
  • msg #40

(IC) Stormhaven

Thoughtfully nodding to Zhera and Faolan, Cumarinda looked thoughtful for a moment before speaking. "Please don't let me prevent you from finding what you need here. I'm going to find my room, and then find my way to the market. I love shopping!"

True to her word, the priestess of Pelor politely waited until Grog had a less than busy moment and obtained the key to her room. After a visit to her room, she retuned to see Grog, looking refreshed and clean. With clear directions and some advice, Cumarinda (and whoever chose to accompany her) made their way to the local market.
Dungeon Master
GM, 843 posts
Sat 16 Apr 2022
at 00:20
  • msg #41

(IC) Stormhaven

The half-orc gives them their keys. Cumandria and Zhera each go to their room, dropping off their gear. The druid wants to see if he can see Goodblade somewhere and lets it known they should all go together-new city and not sure what will be found, the rogue wanting to check out the area-the city cannot be easily checked in a day without some sort of map or guide but even then it would be very hard. There's the rather large docks, several market areas, slums, scattered temples, various other places to check and Cumandria wants to shop. Grog lets them know what Goodblade looks like-a human male, a bit of flamboyant clothing. Blond hair and beard. It seems like they can all go together. And provides them a partial map of the docks and the closest market area and some areas of the slums but he doesn't point out what is in the slums-either he doesn't go there, wants to or has no need.

When Cumandria goes into her room, a knock is heard upon her door.

If Zhera waits for the others, she goes outside and the wolf follows her.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 427 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 16 Apr 2022
at 01:43
  • msg #42

(IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 41):

The knock at the door triggers her conditioned response to invite the visitor inside, inhibited by her awareness of her current surroundings. "I'm not in our temple, Pelor knows that I can't just trust everyone", she thought.

After taking steps to secure her belongings and making sure her weapons, shield and holy symbol are at hand, she greets the knocker with a cheery, “ Hello, who's there and what can I do for you?”
Dungeon Master
GM, 846 posts
Sat 16 Apr 2022
at 02:03
  • msg #43

(IC) Stormhaven

Its Faolan. He nods his head "May I speak to you?" His eyes are narrow and he looks like he has something on his mind. And his wolf friend isn't with him which is odd.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 428 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 16 Apr 2022
at 07:45
  • msg #44

(IC) Stormhaven

Looking slightly surprised, but not unpleasantly so, Cumarinda waves Faolan into the room with a slightly confused expression. "Oh! Hello Faolan! What can I do for you?," she inquired while sitting on the bed and offering him a chair.
Dungeon Master
GM, 847 posts
Sun 17 Apr 2022
at 20:50
  • msg #45

(IC) Stormhaven

The druid remains standing but walks in. He takes a long, deep breath as he closes the door "I never met my mother or father. She died giving birth and my father..." Its a strange way to start a conversation but he looks at the cleric "Please sit down alright?" This is getting stranger by the moment.

Elsewhere, the wolf sits by the rogue waiting. The wind blows across the area and the wolf sniffs a few times. It looks around at the decent amount of people either fishing, loading cargo or pulling it off.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 94 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Sun 17 Apr 2022
at 23:19
  • msg #46

(IC) Stormhaven


Zhera waited outside. The BIG wolf by her side. Idly she looked at the blade she got from the one that stayed on the boat. It had been well taken care off, pristine. Turning to the side she now threw a look at the wolf at her side. Just like the blade the wolf's hair looked bright and healthy, didn't walk funny, his ears where held tall and eyes had a sharp look that.... he was looking at her now.
"Nothing... just admiring you. Now I am talking with you... how does he understand you without you making a sound?" She lowered herself and hugged her knees, her eyes looking at his. "I hope you don't have a problem with me, because I don't have a problem with you." She looked around for the others, not finding them she turned to him again she spoke to him again. "So, friends, how about it?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 429 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 19 Apr 2022
at 07:48
  • msg #47

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
The druid remains standing but walks in. He takes a long, deep breath as he closes the door "I never met my mother or father. She died giving birth and my father..." Its a strange way to start a conversation but he looks at the cleric "Please sit down alright?" This is getting stranger by the moment.


From where she is seated on her bed, she looks at him curiously as she gestures to the bed beneath her. "Ah, Faolan? Can't you see that I am already sitting down? If you would, please sit in the in the chair over there." she directs while pointing to the empty chair. "Feel free to be comfortable as you continue with your story, I'm eager to hear all you have to say. And I'm sorry that you never met your mother." she said with sincere and open sympathy.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:52, Tue 19 Apr 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 853 posts
Thu 21 Apr 2022
at 00:39
  • msg #48

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
The druid takes a deep breath "I don't know how to tell you something important but you have to take what I provide seriously, Cumandria." He goes to slowly put his hand on the clerics belly but doesn't touch it "My mentor sent me into the past to be sure you give birth and survive..." He moves his hand to her cheek then places it to his side "I was fading. Flickering into non-existence. His abilities couldn't save me. But himself and some others gathered up my fallen form and told me to find what I seek. In the past." Faolan takes a deep breath "The child you bear is me. You are my mother..."

Outside the Tavern:
The tiefling waits for a response and the dire wolf tilts its massive head and she talks to him. It gets close, watching the woman as some others do their jobs. No one pays attention to them oddly enough. Its eyes narrow and gets right up close to her. Its muzzle sniff a few times. If the wolf wanted to, it can rip the tiefling apart. Its big. Very big. But as the two of them size eachother up, what appears to be a kobold comes towards the tavern. The wolf turns, watching this odd creature. It has wings which is odd and rare. It shifts, standing in the closed doorway and growls as Coin makes his appearance. The wolf stares at the kobold. It snorts and lies down, watching this strange kobold. Its probably even bigger then the smaller person.

OOC
Welcome to the game, Coin.
Coin Thunderspear
Bard, 5 posts
Thu 21 Apr 2022
at 00:58
  • msg #49

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin walks up to the tavern. Noticing the wolf, she tries to decide whether it was a beast she could pet. Despite it outmassing her multiple times over, she regarded it as cute. She smiles at it and moves forward to pet it, pausing a moment to let the wolf smell her first, or reject her. She felt no fear though. It was obviously able to handle being in the throng of people, and she could handle larger beasts if things went horribly wrong, so she was not worried in the least.

Without taking her eyes from the wolf, she asked aloud "What is this wonderful creature's name?" figuring the wolf's owner or handler was watching and would answer.
Zhera Resel
Rogue, 97 posts
HP 56/56, AC:19
F: +4, R: +11, W: +4
Fri 22 Apr 2022
at 06:23
  • msg #50

Re: (IC) Stormhaven


Zhera kept her face there. She wasn't going to loose this, it was her only chance to do that! She had heard one had to keep their eyes on the creature you wanted to face. It's freat hit her full force on her face, but she would stay there, she would- Why did he turned away? was this some kind of plot to have her look the other way and make her lose? this was- A kobold? what?

Giving a pout she finally turned when the wolf lost all interest and laid down. Was this her win?. Because it didn't feel like one.

"He is wolf.. as far as I know. And if you like your hands you will keep them away. He is a proud member of his race." She answered the kobold as she staid there. Looking like she didn't knew if stand was the right thing to do. "First time on Stormhaven?"
Coin Thunderspear
Bard, 7 posts
Fri 22 Apr 2022
at 11:19
  • msg #51

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin pauses and gives the tiefling a smile, "Of course he's proud. Look how big and strong he is." then answering her last question, "It is indeed my first time in this part of the world. I'm Coin Thunderspear. What's your name?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 432 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Mon 25 Apr 2022
at 08:26
  • msg #52

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumarinda's Room:
The druid takes a deep breath "I don't know how to tell you something important, but you have to take what I provide seriously, Cumarinda." He goes to slowly put his hand on the clerics belly but doesn't touch it "My mentor sent me into the past to be sure you give birth and survive..." He moves his hand to her cheek then places it to his side "I was fading. Flickering into non-existence. His abilities couldn't save me. But himself and some others gathered my fallen form and told me to find what I seek. In the past." Faolan takes a deep breath, "The child you bear is me. You are my mother..."


Confusion and disbelief twisted her face from its usual smiling countenance into a mask of shock. Her hands fell into her lap as she stared at Faolan, her mouth gaping open then closing over and over again. Finally, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. After exhaling a long time with her eyes still closed, she seemed to regain most of her composure.

“In the name of bright Pelor why would you say something like that to me? Why should I believe you? What proof do you have of what you've said?,” she asked a series of rapid and intense questions in an ever-increasing voice, her skepticism clear in her tone and demeanor.

“Besides, if you've never met your mother or father before, how would you come to believe that I am that mother who died giving birth to you? Who is your mentor?”

Dungeon Master
GM, 859 posts
Mon 25 Apr 2022
at 10:05
  • msg #53

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
The druid pulls out a broken sword, just the hilt and holds it out to the cleric. Its old, and the hilt looks a lot like Fenris's old blade "Because it is true. My mentor told me about you and my father and all I have is what he told me. You created a church in Korthos but never returned. Lars died of old age and Brankx took over as the village's mage, and his daughter became a cleric. You never met my mentor. And I look a lot like my father." He lowers his head "You know what I said to be true. Deep inside. The wolf's name is Fenris, named after my father. I never chose him-he chose me."

Outside the Tavern:
The wolf watches this strange kobold, staying between the tiefling and kobold. Occasionally the wolf stands up and stretches, getting its full height of about 5'-6'. Massive wolf. It sniffs a few times towards Coin. It seems to circle the kobold and tiefling, watching them intently. Its hard to really read it.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 433 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 27 Apr 2022
at 05:25
  • msg #54

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumandria's Room:
The druid pulls out a broken sword, just the hilt and holds it out to the cleric. Its old, and the hilt looks a lot like Fenris's old blade "Because it is true. My mentor told me about you and my father and all I have is what he told me. You created a church in Korthos but never returned. Lars died of old age and Brankx took over as the village's mage, and his daughter became a cleric. You never met my mentor. And I look a lot like my father." He lowers his head "You know what I said to be true. Deep inside. The wolf's name is Fenris, named after my father. I never chose him-he chose me."


The human woman peered into the druid's eyes, looking for signs of familiarity, of visible traits that could prove or disprove his claims. Still uncertain, she carefully accepted the remains of the sword in both hands, looking from it back to Faolan's face and then back to the broken weapon again.

"It looks similar... But I thought there was nothing left of him in this world except my memories and now this child." she concluded while gently rubbing her stomach, tears gently dripping from her eyes.


Moments later, she handed him back the sword without a word, her eyes returning again to his face. "You've treated me like a somewhat friendly but distant stranger, your 'Fenris' does likewise, and now you tell me that I'm going to give birth to you and die before you come to know me? I agree, you really don't know me. If I am pregnant, my child will know my name, their father's name, and the sound of my voice before I die. " She said with  calm conviction. "My child will also know that neither church nor child of mine will ever be left abandoned to grow without insuring that someone responsible, someone I trust, will take care of them in my absence."

She continued to look into his eyes, her own filled with renewed conviction and purpose. Pulling out her holy symbol, she held it up between them. "By the name of the Sun Father, I promise that if everything you've told me is true, from my condition to who you are, I will try to change the future for our family!" Finishing her oath while looking into his eyes, she then turned to face the direction of the Sun, spread her arms and said a quiet prayer.

Her smile returning, she sat back down and asked Faolan, "Who was your mentor? What have you been told about me and my Fenris? What became of Brankx? What do you want me to do?"
Faolan
Druid, 9 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Wed 27 Apr 2022
at 15:01
  • msg #55

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
"For someone that doesn't believe me you seem to ask a lot of questions. Questions that when I answer you won't believe so why ask? You don't believe anything I said despite having my fathers broken blade. Question is how do I know Brankx? He helped raise me when you passed. Always angry. Lars helped mellow him out before he died as well of old age. As much as Brankx wanted to train me in arcane arts, he decided against it as he knew that would be a disgrace to Fenris and his memory. As much as he disliked him, he respected him. And he wasn't easy to deal with." The druid watches the cleric "You speak like a mother, beliving what you want and know but sometimes things happen. Bad things. You can't change the future and believing your god will do something...." He takes a deep breath "I am sorry for not beliving your faith. That was ill timing. And I have already told you more then I should have but like I mention before, Lars passed. Brankx become the village's mage. My clan you never met, took me in when you passed in birth. And I won't tell you what to do." He slowly stands up "Your faith left you. My birth regained it but you passed. I know little of my father but I was told he was a powerful warrior and his heart melted when he saw your face. Two seperate worlds." His eyes seem to tear up but he wipes them away. He looks a lot like Fenris. And his eyes seem to match the cleric for a moment. Like glowing orbs that fade back to normal. He doesn't seem to notice it.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:04, Wed 27 Apr 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Cleric, 434 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 27 Apr 2022
at 22:18
  • msg #56

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Faolan (msg # 55):

Cumarinda continues to look at Faolan, occasionally taking calming breaths before she speaks.
"Faolan, you seem to be well and truly convinced of the truth of what you say. Take a moment to think how it might seem to me to have someone suddenly make the claims you've made." The young priestess looks earnestly at the druid who claims to be her child. Her smile fades slightly, and quiet tears drip down her face. "Honestly, my heart is divided and my mind guides caution. In my heart, I feel that if what you say is true, that I will have failed both you and my faith. Gods above know that I cannot accept failing to provide for my child. Pelor knows that I cannot accept failing my faith." she pauses, "Yet I am a human woman nearly as capable of failure or success as most any other woman. Only my training, devotion, skill at cooking, and the divine gifts I've been given in service to the greater good make me different. My studies and knowledge lead me to think that deception is possible."

For a moment, her chin drops to her chest as she holds her head between her hands. Two heartbeats later, she brings her head up, wipes her eyes, and gently takes Faolan's hands in her own. With a warm and radiant smile, she gently squeezes his hands in hers.

"So, I have thought about what you've said and your reason for coming from the future to see me. I have made an oath to our family, witnessed by yourself and before the Sky Father. I intend to keep that oath. As I have already planned, I will do what I can to ensure that my baby is healthy and as safe as my calling allows. What do you say to that, Faolan?"
This message was last edited by the player at 06:32, Tue 29 Aug 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 863 posts
Thu 28 Apr 2022
at 01:18
  • msg #57

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
Faolan watches her for a moment and nods "I did not have to tell you but I feel it would be wise. Do not tell anyone else for they may not believe you and not one of your god alright? I have a feeling something will happen, not sure when and I have looked into loops in time. Few never wanted to do it-the past is where it shall be. Perhaps my future isn't what this will be but I had to take the chance. And when I look at you..." He goes to rest his hands upon her face "It breaks my heart." He moves from her and goes to the door "I agree."

Outside the Tavern:
The wolf growls and sniffs at times towards the kobold. It remains between the tiefling and the kobold but allows people to enter the inn. A few people look towards the odd group by the tavern but no one approaches.
Coin Thunderspear
Bard, 8 posts
Thu 28 Apr 2022
at 01:51
  • msg #58

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin lets the wolf sniff, and moves to pet it if it allows, as she awaits the tiefling's answer.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 438 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 06:28
  • msg #59

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumarinda's Room:
Faolan watches her for a moment and nods, "I did not have to tell you but I feel it would be wise. Do not tell anyone else for they may not believe you and not one of your god alright? I have a feeling something will happen, not sure when and I have looked into loops in time. Few never wanted to do it-the past is where it shall be. Perhaps my future isn't what this will be but I had to take the chance. And when I look at you..." He goes to rest his hands upon her face "It breaks my heart." He moves from her and goes to the door "I agree."


Cumarinda quickly steps up behind him and rests her head on his shoulder. "What breaks your heart, Faolan? That I didn't immediately believe that you are my son from the future? Or that you're being here doesn't seem to be changing my plans." She sighs, "I will choose to believe that you have my best interests in mind, as my son should. I don't doubt that you do, but I have to wonder, what do you hope to accomplish by being here and now?"

While tugging on his hand, she coaxes, "Faolan, would you like to hear about my Fenris? Come back and sit down with me and I'll tell you."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:05, Fri 29 Apr 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 871 posts
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 16:30
  • msg #60

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
"Seeing you breaks it as I know it cannot last." The druid pauses and turns to look ather "To have a mother that's alive. Is that enough?" He sits down again, watching Cumandria.

Outside the Tavern:
As soon as the kobold goes to pet him, the wolf takes that as a bad thing as the kobold reaches towards him. Perhaps out of fear or perhaps its angry, the wolf snaps into Coin's arm and tears into it before releasing. Zhera eyes open wide as she is taken back by the dire wolves action as it stares at Coin. It growls, becoming a barrier between the tiefling and kobold but leaving the doorway into the tavern open. I wonder if the kobold feels lucky....

OOC
Take 13 damage Coin.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 439 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 20:17
  • msg #61

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumarinda's Room:
"Seeing you breaks it as I know it cannot last." The druid pauses and turns to look at her "To have a mother that's alive. Is that enough?" He sits down again, watching Cumarinda.


She smiles warmly with a slight moistness in her eyes, walking over to kneel beside him she says, "Then I am your living mother and I hope I will be enough. However, there will be a few changes between us. First, you will stop treating me like a stranger and treat me like your mother. That means no distance between us, hugging is mandatory at least twice a day. Second, Fenris the wolf has to learn to trust and accept me. I shouldn't be in danger from any of My Son's friends or companions, as neither they nor you are in danger from me." She berates him gently but firmly. "You will learn to appreciate my cooking as I am an excellent cook and again your mother. I hope and pray that you will someday accept Pelor as your patron, and I will keep trying to get you to do just that. However, should you choose another benevolent God to follow, I may eventually accept that."

With that said, she opens her arms wide and promptly proceeds to exuberantly hug him. "Any questions, Faolan, my Son?"
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 13 posts
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 22:33
  • msg #62

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Not being the first time creatures have taken a bite, Coin hardly flinches, but she does give the wolf a serious look, a less submissive kobold you've never seen, and she looked right into it's eyes as she said "No. Bad!" with more than just her words, using her tone and presence to reinforce the admonishment.

She is more ready to smack it on the nose if it tries again though.
Dungeon Master
GM, 877 posts
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 22:51
  • msg #63

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
The druid give her a odd look "I never had a mother or a father so it is new to me as I am unsure of how to treat someone I just met. As for the wolf, he poses no danger unless I wish him to and that I do not. And I won't accept Pelor as my patron, I am sorry. I am free and wish to remain to be. It is nothing against what you believe but everyone has their choice and I will not doing what you want when I have lived without your guidance. This may sound harsh and that is not my intent. For my wolf, you named it?" He doesn't respond that he actually called it Fenris. Another deep breath comes from Faolan "Mother...I..." He finds it odd for him to even say it but its true nonethless "Outside I will call you by your name. No one else needs to know of this, at least for now." He lowers his head and stares at the ground.

Outside the Tavern:
As soon as the kobold looks up at him with it being much larger, it lets out one hell of a growl. Its mouth is lower revealing its bloody lips. From behind him, Zhera watches what is going on and finally blurts something out "Leave her alone alright? You want for me to tell Faolan?" It growls again and looks back to the tiefling before going over to the side of the tavern and watches the kobold before sitting down, now at her level. Its eyes narrow as it watches her before looking around at the people doing their own thing. It keeps its distance from Zhera but seems ready if needbe to strike, or act tough. Or bite.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 16 posts
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 23:04
  • msg #64

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin uses a bit of magic to heal her arm while speaking to the tiefling. "A bit touchy he is. One would think he has never seen a kobold before. Anyway, you never told me your name. Or his for that matter."
Dungeon Master
GM, 889 posts
Wed 4 May 2022
at 01:37
  • msg #65

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Outside the Tavern:
"Calas." The tiefling responds, keeping up her disguise hiding what she is looking like-that of a tiefling. She glances at the wolf and then to the kobold "Not sure what his name is honestly." She sits down on the dock, letting her feet hang down. The wolf watches the kobold.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 21 posts
Wed 4 May 2022
at 03:03
  • msg #66

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin looked at her quizzically, "You don't know? Seemed like you two knew each other. A mere acquaintance then? If he's not with uou, I wonder what he's doing here."

Coin stood tall and examined the wolf, walking around hom this time.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:04, Wed 04 May 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 442 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 4 May 2022
at 22:13
  • msg #67

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumandria's Room:
The druid give her an odd look, "I never had a mother or a father, so it is new to me as I am unsure of how to treat someone I just met. As for the wolf, he poses no danger unless I wish him to and that I do not. And I won't accept Pelor as my patron, I am sorry. I am free and wish to remain to be. It is nothing against what you believe but everyone has their choice and I will not do what you want when I have lived without your guidance. This may sound harsh and that is not my intent. For my wolf, you named it?" He doesn't respond that he actually called it Fenris. Another deep breath comes from Faolan "Mother...I..." He finds it odd for him to even say it but its true nonetheless "Outside I will call you by your name. No one else needs to know of this, at least for now." He lowers his head and stares at the ground.


Cumarinda sighs softly, "As a child, I had a temple full of family. No one every claimed to be related to me by blood before you, but they were the family that raised me. What I have learned about parents and children is mostly by looking and listening. Neither love nor true family is strictly defined by blood."

She looks at him curiously, "What does my being your mother mean to you? What do I mean to you? These are questions that need your answers, for you and me both."

"You are right in saying that your faith is your choice. And I will not try to take that choice from you. I want you to follow him because I'd like my children to share in my faith. My calling to believe in and live in service to Pelor is also a choice. My Sun Father Pelor sheds and shares his goodness with all that lives beneath his light, believers or not. All that is goodness and light are his allies, all those who oppose such things are not. As long as you walk in the path of goodness and shun evil, I will be content." she resolves with conviction.

"Because I am your mother and I love you, my child, I will not tell anyone else unless they absolutely need to know. But remember what I said about the daily hugs and what I want from you and your wolf. Oh, and you named him Fenris first. Although he does remind me of your father, wild and often bad-tempered, I think we will get along soon enough. Especially with your help, Son" she said in a maternal manner with a sweet smile.
Dungeon Master
GM, 891 posts
Fri 6 May 2022
at 01:21
  • msg #68

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
"I have my wolf. And my tribe. Its all I know but they are gone in this time. Place? Not sure what to call it. They are my family and now you...." The druid keeps his head lowered and stares at the ground then he looks up at her "You believe in this Pelor? What has he or she done for you? Not family or friends. Has he or she always there for you in good and bad times? I view my life as it is my life. Not governed by anyone. I make a choice, and live within the spirits and the earth. Water and air. Is that odd? You have such faith but what if it went away? What would you have?" His voice seems serious but he stands up "I am sorry, not meaning to judge you. We don't know eachother so I am unsure of what the wolf wants. It is just odd, hard to explain. But I believe the wolf won't harm you. Other people, probably. We should go find Zhera no? I don't believe I ever called him by Fenris but if that is what you wish to call him, so be it. As for my mother, never felt anything before. Part of me wishes I did not come back, let my life fade away but part of me wants to see if I could save you. For my father..." He goes to the door "Always with us no?" Strange man. Never gives a straight answer.

Outside the Tavern:
"He's got a owner or rather friend. Interesting man." Zhera stands up as Coin checks out the wolf but its back is to the outer tavern wall. The wolf growls if the kobold gets close. Moving around a wolf not a good idea. Its eyes stare at Coin.

Watching what is going on, Forge sits down with his paintbrushes and canvas as if looking for anything interesting. Some distance off away from the tavern which lies on a center pier, the warforge glances around at some of the people fishing, trading their goods for fish or vice versa. A little marketplace. So many people. A young boy, looking like a elf stops as he looks at Forge. His eyes go wide and he backs away but is stopped by his mother who looks at Forge. Probably frightened they back away and duck down a alleway. Turning his head he sees what looks like a strange winged creature by the tavern with a big wolf and a woman. Interesting but they are some distance off. Perhaps he can paint one from here or pick a fisherwoman or man down by the docks. Its a rather large area, plenty to check out. He has time, taken off from his Pelorian duties.

A few boats are docked by the tavern, some people are talking and some are being loaded up and unloaded. Its pretty peaceful. Sun is beating down, some clouds in the sky. Its probably about 75 degrees out. A bit uncomfortable but there is shade as well. Everyone seems to be in a good mood.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:27, Fri 06 May 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 20 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Fri 6 May 2022
at 14:51
  • msg #69

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge is off to the side and out of the way as much as is possible, he trues to move carefully and cautiously around any people who come too close...He is aware that should he move to fast and slam into a passerby that they may be truly injured...

....the elf child had looked at him with that idea of possible danger in his eyes, but children felt the same vulnerable way around horses and cows, some even of small animals as it was  beyond their understanding....

He watched the people about their day and placing his hands as a frame to look through considered what scape he wanted to paint....there was no hurry to start the painting.....

The paint on his darkwood buckler was still drying from his painting of the rising sun of Pelor in brilliant yellow orange and the hints of red that often played into his idea of what is often required in terms of blood.....


The interesting group of people are unknown to him, when any look his way he waves to them in greeting...he would smile if he could and so much expression for others seemed to happen in the face and subtle body motions....

Waves at the distant group with the wolf and a winged creature......
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 22 posts
Sat 7 May 2022
at 04:49
  • msg #70

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I see. You are just watching him while his master is inside? I wonder why he didn't just take the wolf with him."

Coin doesn't push the wolf, it'd be mean.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 443 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 8 May 2022
at 02:23
  • msg #71

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Cumandria's Room:
"I have my wolf. And my tribe. Its all I know but they are gone in this time. Place? Not sure what to call it. They are my family and now you...." The druid keeps his head lowered and stares at the ground then he looks up at her "You believe in this Pelor? What has he or she done for you? Not family or friends. Has he or she always there for you in good and bad times? I view my life as it is my life. Not governed by anyone. I make a choice, and live within the spirits and the earth. Water and air. Is that odd? You have such faith but what if it went away? What would you have?" His voice seems serious but he stands up "I am sorry, not meaning to judge you. We don't know each other, so I am unsure of what the wolf wants. It is just odd, hard to explain. But I believe the wolf won't harm you. Other people, probably. We should go find Zhera no? I don't believe I ever called him by Fenris but if that is what you wish to call him, so be it. As for my mother, never felt anything before. Part of me wishes I did not come back, let my life fade away but part of me wants to see if I could save you. For my father..." He goes to the door "Always with us no?" Strange man. Never gives a straight answer.


"I do believe in Pelor. His priest saved my mother and I from the foulness of undeath and guided her soul to rest in Elysium. He and his church took me in, gave me shelter, food and clothing. They taught me how to love people. When he called me into his service, he granted me knowledge and bestowed upon me the gift of his divine magic so that I may use it to help others. He is as constant as the Sun itself, always there, every morning. My dedication is based in both knowledge, belief, and purpose. My faith in Pelor is because I know my purpose in life is to help others." she answered with adamant conviction and a warm smile.

Curmarinda sighs and looks into Faolan's eyes, "As your mother, whether you call me by name or by relation, I will support you, try to teach you, and keep you in my heart. Now, give your mother a moment to arrange her new room as she needs, then we shall go and find your wolf and my friend."
Dungeon Master
GM, 902 posts
Mon 9 May 2022
at 20:56
  • msg #72

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumandria's Room:
For his mother being sworn to a god that she never met is odd. Of course he worships nature. Not really a god. And she seems like he points-she does. Yet she is with child, and Fenris is dead, not married. Does it go against what she has been taught? How does the god call her to him but she never met him? Relgion seems to be lost to Faolan and he takes a deep breath and watches his mother for a moment. He just nods and closes the door without a word. His faith is to his friends and family. Granted her knowledge? If he gave her the abilities could he not take them away? Perhaps he doesn't understand nor the ones who are gifted as well. God can giveth and taketh away. And where did Fenris fit in? Sounds like she was busy...which he knew more of his father. What is truth and what is not.

Outside the Tavern:
The three by the tavern don't seem to see the warforged, of course with the amount of people and not sure what they are looking for well...to them he's just a statue perhaps "Not sure. He has his reasons though. And the wolf maybe just comes and goes? He's not his master." Zhera has no clue how the animal and the druid are connected and she has other issues to deal with. Something about this place just bothers her.

A young girl about 60' away is play fishing with a stick as her mother looks away from her dong the actual fishing. Hard to tell where her dad is. But she trips and falls into the water with a loud SPLOOSH! She gasps for air as the tide starts to take her out but apparently she doesn't know how to swin. Her mother screams and tries to reach for her but she can't being up on the dock! "Help her! Someone please!"

Some others doesn't seem to be paying attention and maybe don't hear her. Some of them point and start to head towards what the woman was pointing at.

The wolf stands up seeing the girl and dives into the water!

The warforged starts to head down into the docks as everyonet that sees hm moves away.

OOC
Coin making a Spot and Listen check please.
Forge make a spot check, your far off but maybe might see this.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 23 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Tue 10 May 2022
at 20:30
  • msg #73

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge continues to look at his blank canvas, and to survey the docks for inspiration of a picture, however he is not seeing anything yet that he wants to paint.  Perhaps if he waits he will see something in the sunrise or during the night that would make for a good painting....

He turns away to check the paint drying on the darkwood buckler and misses whatever commotion was taking place...he thinks of the other humaniods and how they frequently blow in order to dry such things, he laughs a litte....
"Har..."

He looks back down the dock and if anything specific is happening, he fails to notice anything that seems either urgent or important.....
Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 11 using 1d20+1.  spot check

Perhaps Grog would have some ideas of a place to visit that might be very nice to paint....who knows maybe Grog would like a painting for the bar, something to add to the overall look of the place.....

The paint for the canvas is not yet open and the brushes are still dry as the warforged thinks about the day....
This message was last edited by the player at 03:01, Wed 11 May 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 908 posts
Thu 12 May 2022
at 13:46
  • msg #74

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coming outside, the druid and cleric stop as they see Zhera and Coin conversing. Faolan double-takes it for a moment as he's not used to seeing a winged kobold or possibly any kobold, and he sees the wolf moving through the water but the kid is out of sight, probably underwater. Why is his wolf swimming around? Its odd. He whistles a few times but the wolf keeps moving away. Odd.

The warforged doesn't see or hear anything but some people watch something moving in the water by the tavern as Forge slowly approaches. He is able to see the winged kobold, what appears to be a elf and he can tell another follower of his faith, her symbol on a chain in wood. And with her cleric vestments....
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:21, Thu 12 May 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 29 posts
Fri 13 May 2022
at 16:26
  • msg #75

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin hears a commotion by the docks, and it is apparently important as the wolf bounds past her into the water.

Hearing the mother's cries and diguring out what is happening, she races down the dock and pulls out rope, looping some around her hand she finds a good spot and tosses the rest of the rope towards the girl, thankful she has silk instead of hemp rope.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:01, Fri 13 May 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 25 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Fri 13 May 2022
at 20:41
  • msg #76

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge approaches the obvious female cleric, whom he does not recognize from the temple...

"Under the sun I greet you in all hope and in life."
Made this up from Pelor's domains......as a greeting


He stands still awaiting a reply as he knows that running into humanoids might harm them........
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 20:43, Fri 13 May 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 445 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 14 May 2022
at 00:35
  • msg #77

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge Anvilhead:
Forge approaches the obvious female cleric, whom he does not recognize from the temple...

"Under the sun I greet you in all hope and in life."
Made this up from Pelor's domains......as a greeting

He stands still awaiting a reply as he knows that running into humanoids might harm them........


Cumarinda pulls up short at the sight of the winged, armored, multi-weaponed and clothed Kobold. She blinks in surprise, sighting the swimming wolf. Still slightly befuddled, she starts to speak, then hesitates as the kobold surprisingly throws a length of rope toward a spot in the water just ahead of where Fenris the wolf swam towards.

Catching a glimpse of motion moving her direction, she turns in time to face a strange warforged coming to a stop in front of her. She notes the holy symbol of Pelor around its neck and an identical symbol rendered onto its buckler.  After hearing his greeting, it takes only a moment for her to recall the verse.

With her arms spread wide as if in preparation for an embrace, she responds, “In Pelor's grace you are welcomed with warmth, light and health. May darkness flee from your faith. What is your name and calling?”
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 26 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 14 May 2022
at 02:05
  • msg #78

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Slowly Forge holds his hands open palm at waist height....

"I am Forge Anvilhead, a paladin or Pelor....."
He glances down at his buckler.....
"I am called to service, defense and protection of the weak....and painting....


He waits for her to lay a hand or both on his in the greeting, but he does not clasp his hands closed.....Somewhere deep within him he is always so careful because he remembers pain...


"I mostly show the path, as I am going."


He watches her but also follows her glances away from him to the other goings on.....
"Are these then in you care?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 913 posts
Sat 14 May 2022
at 02:38
  • msg #79

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The kobold's rope hits the water as the wolf gets to it. But the girl isn't anywhere within sight. Her mom is freaking out, dropping to the dock and sobbing. Oddly the wolf grabs the rope in his teeth and starts to head under the dock. Seems like a smart wolf. A minute passes. Two minutes. It feels like eternity but then a tug comes as Coin grips the rope. Another tug and the wolf comes out, gripping the girl like a dog holding its kid. And the girl has the rope as well. It gets close and the wolf is able to get the girl closer to the dock. Faolan is about to say something to Cumandria but then darts off the dock and goes to rush up another where Coin is. It seems like no one wants to jump into the water probably out of fear of the wolf and child but two of the burly sailors go to grab Coin's rope and between the kobold, half-elf and the two of them they can easily get the small kid up onto the dock. She coughs a few times and her mom holds her tightly. The wolf gets to a smaller area that leads from the dock into the water and does his own shake off but is still drenched. The mother looks over at Coin and nods "Thank you. She's my life." The two sailors turn, staring at the kobold. The wolf gets between them and the kobold and growls just as Faolan rests a hand upon its head. They turn and walks off after being sure the kid is okay. "You did well. Both of you." He looks at Coin and nods his head in appreciation and kneels down to the mother and child pulling out some money and places it into her hands "This will tied you over. And stay away from the docks alright?" The mother looks at what is in her hands and she seems surprised as she stands up, the girl in her arms 'Thank you. Thank both of you." She goes to give Faolan a hug and he seems surprised and she turns to walk back down the dock and stops as she gets close to Coin "...thank you." She seems hesitant but she does smile and goes to go back where the dock begins.

Faolan looks again to Coin "I am Faolan. This is Fenris." The wolf looks at him then back to the druid who gently pets the top of his head trying to soothe him "We should return to the tavern so we can meet Cumandria. Shall we?"

The doopr slam open and standing there is Grog. He grumbles, not seeing what just happened but when he sees Forge the frown becomes a smile "Forge! Been awhile!" Grog steps up next to Cumarinda and crosses his arms.

With all that happened, Zhera seems to dissapear in the small chaos. Probably shopping. Or getting into trouble. Or something else....
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:52, Sun 15 May 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 30 posts
Sat 14 May 2022
at 04:42
  • msg #80

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

For the girl's mother, Coin looks as friendly as she can manage and replies "No worries missus, it's what I do."

To Faolan, "Ah, Fenris! A classic strong wolf name. I was wondering what his name was. You must be his partner then. As for the tavern, sure. So who is this Cumandria person?"
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 27 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sun 15 May 2022
at 02:15
  • msg #81

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge turns his head to meet the gaze of Grog....
"It has been far too long....I was just thinking of painting a bit ago and thought I should ask you what place I should go and what size painting would befit your place of commerce...."


His head swivel a bit again.....
....it is safer than turning his torso first as he is careful of those who could bruise when he cannot...


"Noble lady, this is Grog.  A fine friend."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 448 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 15 May 2022
at 21:03
  • msg #82

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Forge Anvilhead (msg # 81):

“Greeting and bright Sun to you Champion Forge Anvilhead!” replied Cumarinda while gripping his hands firmly. At his query she turned her head towards Faolan. Her mouth opened briefly as their eyes met, before he turned his attention towards the rescue. A warm smile equal parts relief and joy came over her face while they watched Faolan, Fenris, the winged golden kobold, and the others save the child and return her to her mother.

As the half-elf, wolf and winged kobold approach, the cleric beams with pride while pointing them out to Forge, “Faolan who is demi-elven and his companion the wolf Fenris are in my circle.” Her smile dims slightly before she continues, “I don't know the kobold, I've never seen anything like her before.”

“If...,” she began to ask, just as Grog burst through the door of his tavern, “Oh!” she exclaimed in surprise turning to face the keeper. Briefly bewildered by Grog's forceful arrival and the friendship shared by the half-orc tavenkeeper and the warforged paladin, she is silent until after Forge introduces her to Grog.

“Oh,” she says recovering with a smile, “Hello again Grog. Was this the guide you said would show me the way around Stormhaven and to the local temple to Pelor?”

*******
OOC: In some temples, Paladins of Pelor are known as Champions
Dungeon Master
GM, 917 posts
Mon 16 May 2022
at 00:28
  • msg #83

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid seems confused by the cleric and paladin talking. He walks up to Forge and tilts his head "Is that a man within the armor?" Apparently he doesn't know what a warforged is.

Grog crosses his arms "Eh? That's a Warforged. Not a man in a suit. Not sure how they are made but Forge is a odd one. Good of course an' no. But since he's here looks like yer got a guide eh? That was easy."

The wolf remains next to Faolan as the druid stops "Warforged?" He goes to go around him, seeming still confused but slowly relaxing.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 33 posts
Mon 16 May 2022
at 01:06
  • msg #84

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Oh, warforged are quite interesting. Crafted bodies, and possibly crafted souls. I'd love to know how they work, but that's a lost secret I believe." she remarks towards the druid. Turning to look up at the warforged, "I'm Coin Thunderspear. What's your name?"
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 30 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Wed 18 May 2022
at 18:05
  • msg #85

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge looks again only his head moving around...

"I like to think that I am as I appear to be and that there is indeed a man within....."

He rotates his head again.....It is strange that he seems to have a good pivotal range with his head...

"Coin Thunderspear!  Well bless me a fellow named much like myself!"

He noting when everyone is extends a hand palm up to the kobold...
"I am Forge Anvilhead.  I have never made so many new aquantances in one day."
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:08, Wed 18 May 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 450 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 18 May 2022
at 22:34
  • msg #86

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Wow, seems I'm the least interesting being here. I shouldn't take offense where none was intended, but I was enjoying the talk Forge and I were beginning. No one meets anyone like Coin every day." she thought. "Alright now, stop it, young woman! These feelings are sheer sinful jealousy! They have no proper place here!" she mentally chided herself.

Just after Forge's enthusiastic response to Coin's self introduction, Cumarinda gently corrects with a smile, "Ah, Forge my friend. I believe that Coin isn't a "fellow". If I'm not mistaken, she's a damsel." Turning to Coin she politely inquires, "I'm correct aren't I? Oh, please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Cumarinda Imbrex, a chef, healer, and Priestess of the Sun God Pelor."
Dungeon Master
GM, 920 posts
Thu 19 May 2022
at 01:38
  • msg #87

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid tilts his head as he listens to Forge. How odd? Man or metal? Perhaps he believes its just a man inside armor. The wolf looks up at the warforged and sniffs then goes over to the cleric watching her.

Grog grunts and crosses his big arms "I'm Grog. Now that we know eachother can someone tell me why there's a dog covered in water standin' by me tavern?" He grins and the wolf growls.

The half-orc or maybe a orc looks over at Coin "Yer a strange lad all covered in wings and stuff. Seen kobolds before. But not like you." Gruff and to the point but he shrugs.

Faolan whistles and the wolf looks at him, getting quiet. Perhaps its a trick he knows or maybe he just listens to the druid. Hard to tell.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 34 posts
Thu 19 May 2022
at 02:29
  • msg #88

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Isn't 'fellow' a gender neuter term around here? It is where I come from. Though, you are correct that I'm of the female variety. Not that it makes much difference with big folk. Ok, maybe it's important for the humans given the variety of human-something crossbreeds. I'd rather stay out of such experiments though." She gives a remarkably good smile indicating her jest.

Then looking inquisitive, she asks "So, are you perhaps sister to the Cumandria person?"

At Grog's cut-in, "I'm a special kobold, what a human might consider a half-dragon. Usually kobolds like me go live at special monasteries, so they aren't seen very often. Or so I'm told anyway."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 32 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 19 May 2022
at 14:27
  • msg #89

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge tilts his head to one side and makes a motion that looks like scratching his chin.....

"I meant no offense if one was taken, some of these things are beyond my ken to understand....I meant fellow being though if it helps...I will have to give this more thought...."


Turning to Grog...
"Have you decided on a painting for your place and a size of canvas or did you want to to go see an place and return to paint a mural instead?  I think the dog is wet from the sea water and is here as companion to one also here."


Forge returns his attention to the lady...
"Perhaps we should go inside and sit to continue our conversation and I can hear more of your noble purposes?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 452 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 22 May 2022
at 23:39
  • msg #90

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looked puzzled as she replied to Coin's question, “No, I was orphaned as a child. I don't know anyone named Cumandria, but perhaps someone mistook me for her.”

After Coin's revelation of her own ancestry, Cumarinda's eyes sparkled with excitement. In Draconic she exclaimed with a curtsy, “I had heard stories of those with dragon blood, but I never expected to meet one! I am pleased to meet you, Coin Thunderspear!”

Finishing her curtsy to Coin she then spoke in Common, “That is a good idea Champion Forge. Why don't you, Coin, and Faolan join me at a table inside so we can all talk privately? We have a few things to discuss, and now we have more interesting people to talk with as well.”

Dungeon Master
GM, 925 posts
Mon 23 May 2022
at 00:20
  • msg #91

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Now we're going back into the tavern? Faolan stands there, looking confused. Champion? The whole worshipping something that doesn't make a appearance makes no sense in the druids eyes. Maybe he should call the cleric who is younger then him 'Mom' and see the reaction. Faolan sighs. Back and forth, back and forth. The wolf looks up at the druid and barks. He looks down at the wet wolf and they both stare at eachother. Strange connection.

Grog gives the warforged a odd look, perhaps surprised "Yah know I don't think I would be interested yet. Got a tavern tah run and all that an' I like how it looks. Nothin' against you ol' Forge. I bet yah are hungry. That there Coin is it? An' I think I got yer some oil eh Forge?" He turs to head inside, glancing back at them "Come on now, don't got all day. An' I bet that there Forge can show yah the way to the temple eh?"

Faolan leans agains the tavern, watching these two newcomers. Definatly interesting. He seems intrigued by Forge and Coin but he has other things to tend to. He takes a deep breath as the wolf looks at each of them. The wolf yawns.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:24, Mon 23 May 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 39 posts
Mon 23 May 2022
at 00:43
  • msg #92

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin responds to Cumarinda in common as she walks inside behind the barkeep, "All kobolds have dragonblood. It's just stronger for some and weaker for others. At a weak level you get a kobold with sorcery, at a stronger level you get a kobold with wings, and at an even stronger level you get a kobold with a dragon color and many dragon powers beyond simple sorcery."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 37 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Mon 23 May 2022
at 21:38
  • msg #93

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge is still thinking about the moniker of the small creature who is apparently female and how thunderspear is not a name for an obvious  male is perplexing and surprising.  He then recalls that family names go to both sorts of offspring, unlike the naming conventions of say a warforged......

"I always endeavor to be a champion of the people who have need for hope....."

"Indeed you have a business to run, the commerce must continue.  No problem I will not harm one of your seats, I will stand while the others seek resto for their weary bones."
He looks at them to see if he got that expression right......feeling weariness in ones bones sounded dreadful...

Moves inside to look for an open table
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:10, Tue 24 May 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 454 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Thu 26 May 2022
at 07:56
  • msg #94

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Resting a hand on his shoulder, Cumarinda quickly says, “Wait. We need to step in long enough to get towels for our heroes." She paused to query Faolan and Fenris, "Unless the two of you would rather dry out while Forge shows us the way around here?"

Turning back to Forge she greatfully says, "Thank you Champion. I know you likely have other purposes today, but I, Faolan, Fenris, and Coin are all strangers here and we need you to guide us to the important places here in Stormhaven."

Turning to Coin, she apologizes, "Forgive me for rudely assuming that you don't know your way around here and have time to travel with us. Please, if you have other things to do, we'll understand if you have to leave. But you'd be more than welcome if you can stay with us." She adds with a smile.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 40 posts
Thu 26 May 2022
at 19:28
  • msg #95

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Actually, I have nothing to do for the moment. I'd be happy to sit down and chat for awhile." she gives what is clearly a friendly smile despite the very different kind of face structure she has.
Dungeon Master
GM, 930 posts
Thu 26 May 2022
at 22:28
  • msg #96

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The wolf is the only person wet and he looks up at the cleric. Faolan sighs and walks back inside, meeting with Grog. The half-orc has some beef stew brough out for Coin and motions for everyone to sit. Faolan leans against the wall near the table assuming everyone followed. The wolf skakes off again and sits down at Faolan's feet. Ale is provided as well as apple cider is given to the cleric.

"Eh? Oh bloody..." Grog comes over from the bar and puts something in front of Forge. It looks like some sort of oil "Here yah go." He assumes thats what the warforged 'eats' or uses on himself, knowling little of warforged but he knows Forge. Once the food is all eaten, a waitress comes over and grabs everything. Grog gives them any quests, and lets them know Forge can show them where the temple is but it takes some time to get there.

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Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 44 posts
Thu 26 May 2022
at 22:45
  • msg #97

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"So, who is this Lord? I'm new in town, so I haven't learned everyone yet." Coin asks looking at the elixer quest in thought.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 38 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 26 May 2022
at 23:42
  • msg #98

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge sets a coin down on the table for the oil and the service....he puts some of the oil into an iron flask for later and ingests a bit through his mouth, where it will circulate through the system..... He looks straight up for an awkward amount of time for the oil to clear his mouth and allow speech without gurgles.....

"I had been reading the items also and considered taking on some of the minor ones to earn some funds, but I had the intention of painting today.....  Did you say you wanted to visit the temple?  Of course I know where it is and we can visit it...."

He moves his head side to side and scratches his chin like he is thinking.

"Do you need to rest first, does anyone else need to go to a certain place in town?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:49, Thu 26 May 2022.
Grog
NPC, 3 posts
Fri 27 May 2022
at 02:39
  • msg #99

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Lord Goodblade? He comes here sometimes but I don't like that lad. Not at all eh? Comes in here first thing in the mornin' usually. Not sure where he be. Usually up in that docks. Far up there." Grog points towards the entryway "Could be in that nobles area. Forge can get yer there. An' Cumarinda that's right? Hope so wants tah go to the temple. Could make a detor but not sure iffn yah will be welcome but never know. Don't go wanderin' round the nobles richiness. Hell I don't leave this here tavern yah know?" The half-orc grumbles "Lighthouse is nearbye an' I know where the one lookin' fer the spiders. Not sure bout that warrior but most are nearybe." Grog takes a swig from his ale as he goes back to the bar "Temple eh? Never been there but bout a hour tah get there, same as that there richines nobles spot." He takes another drink.

OOC
Added in what he knows.

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Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 456 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 28 May 2022
at 07:18
  • msg #100

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The human priestess with the flame colored hair smiles and nods happily to Grog, "Yes, that's right Grog."

While finishing her apple cider, Cumarinda concludes with a smile, "With our Sun Father's daily blessing! Since the Nobles area is near Pelor's temple, we could travel to both and learn more about Stormhaven on our way there!"

"Coin, Forge, Faolan, don't you think that this is a good idea!" she eagerly asked the others at the table.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 46 posts
Sat 28 May 2022
at 09:01
  • msg #101

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Temples are pretty, but why is it so far away? Is the city really that big? Or is it just a special hilltop outside the city proper?" Coin asks inquisitively.
Dungeon Master
GM, 935 posts
Sat 28 May 2022
at 12:35
  • msg #102

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"For someone that small yer ask a lot o' questions yah know an' yer got a free meal whats that? Coin?" Grog comes back, mug in hand "This city is vast yah know. Iffn yah want a straight shot you'll have tah go through the slums and whatnot. Maybe into dah sewer. Cut that in half or less but more dangerous." He takes a long swig.

The druid speaks out "Leaving the people here without aiding them yet you need to get to the temple." He watches them for a moment "I will go wherever you wish..." Though he seems hesitant. And his wolf sits down at the clerics feet.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 47 posts
Sat 28 May 2022
at 19:41
  • msg #103

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin offers 7 silver coins to Grog, "Free? I couldn't possibly, not when I can pay easily enough."

As the druid speaks, "Aid? Who needs aid? Or do you mean the jobs listing?" Coin asks with a total shift in her attention.
Dungeon Master
GM, 938 posts
Sun 29 May 2022
at 00:25
  • msg #104

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Of course Grog takes the money. Heck he owns the shop, ever little bit helps!

Faolan glances at Coin "Yes the job listing. They seem to need the help. We should do our best to aid them but I know its important for Cumarinda to get to the temple." A glance towards Forge, the druid watches him for a moment. A warforged. To him, it seems unreal but he lived in the wilderness so its something relatively new though he met Ballast some time ago. Both seemed to intrige the druid yet he has other things upon his mind.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 40 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sun 29 May 2022
at 02:24
  • msg #105

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge watches the excitement and keeps looking back and forth.....

"So the temple for certain, what other place or needs do any of you have?  I am sure we can help find things.  .... The woods?  I have not been there...."

Forge scratches his chin again......
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:34, Sun 29 May 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 457 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Mon 30 May 2022
at 23:13
  • msg #106

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Of course, my need to visit the temple does not obviate our calling to help people in need. I fully intend to give aid when possible and fight against evil where ever we are." Cumarinda said earnestly. "I promise to return to render what help I can to those who have need."she resolved with a smile.

Affectionately touching the holy symbol hanging around Forge's neck, she encourages everyone, "Let's us begin this days' journey, blessed by the light of the Sun Father." With a broader smile she begins to walk.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 50 posts
Wed 1 Jun 2022
at 23:36
  • msg #107

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Helping people is the big goal of course, but if they've got it on a job listing, then it isn't urgent, not like a burning orphanage or a drowning child would be. One of the things I learned early on is that you can't help everyone, so choose wisely when, where, and how. That's why I figure helping this Lord is a good thing, assuming he's an actual lord, that would build a connection to someone with the power and influence that can help us help others if needed. If we end up with extra time while pursuing the strategic path, then we can fill in that time with little things, like killing spiders that are undesirable but avoidable." THe kobold looks at them.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:40, Wed 01 June 2022.
Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 11 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Wed 1 Jun 2022
at 23:57
  • msg #108

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"So I am to help a actual lord because I can gain something but not help say a poor person as they probably don't have anything? Helping them is what some people want to do and not ask for anything in return. Its the right thing. If this Lord wanted to help out he would have, and doesn't need our support. He probably doesn't care as he's a noble lookng down upon others. I help whomever needs it but I will help others not for money or what they have but because its the right thing to do. Not helping a lord because they have money. To you it is not urgent. To me, it is. I am here to help out people who need the help, not go find a lords elixer. Maybe I cannot help everyone but doing the biddings of a Lord isn't something I find to be a good deed. You seem to want to build something for yourself. I don't. Aiding the people who need it is what I intend on doing." It seems the druid and bard are at odds for what they want to do and what they believe in doing. He takes a deep breath "I do not want to disagree with you but what we want are two different things. But not all will go to the tavern and put something out there will need the help. Perhaos they can't get here or don't know of the board. Maybe they cannot right or in a bad situation and can't ask for help. What the Lord wants can wait." Yeah, a druid working for a noble doesn't make sense-they survive on their own. Perhaps its how he was brought up or something else "Your strategic path puts money into your pocket working for a Lord, ignoring people because that is what he wants. Maybe I am in the wrong but if he wanted to help, he could us it to help out others less fortunate them himself."

The wolf senses the frustration and angry, even some sadness coming from Faolan. It stands up and growls but not at anyone in particular. Just seems to be in general. And it barks loudly just once.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 41 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 2 Jun 2022
at 01:06
  • msg #109

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"You are all right of course.   We can and are free to see what help is needed in the world, I think of  it as I am going, so if as I am going I see someone who needs aid, yes I do help them...I have no need to eat, and yet I work and buy food, It is for small ones who need it, I can feed a lot with bread, fishes, apples, and cheese, and they become strong for it...perhaps others waste and eat far too expensive foods, and they waste what could have fed many.   I am responsible for my own actions in such things, it is not upon me to right such wrongs as these.   The wrongs where I am needed are far more overt circumstances, for the lord or lady I try to show.  I leave the telling part mostly to the clerics."


Forge looks at his new friends.....

"Amongst us all we could distribute many  baskets of all those things and still have time to come upon who we are really supposed to meet as we are going.......the lord may not be worth seeing, but the people there and back may have value beyond measures....."
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 51 posts
Thu 2 Jun 2022
at 03:34
  • msg #110

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"You deeply misunderstand me. You can spend all day catching fish to feed three people. Those three people will become dependent on you, though you could claim to be helping them, and especially feel good at seeing them well fed. Or you could start a fishing school, and teach those three to fish for themselves, and then you can go find three more to teach, and more after that. Those you taught to fish will often be grateful and can either teach others as you taught them, or send others to you to be taught. In that way you can help lots more people by teaching them to fish than fishing for them. This is just a simplified example of course. Often you must choose between helping a few people now or helping a lot of people in the long run. It is not selfish nor wrong to choose the latter. I can't help everyone I come across who needs help. If I want to truly help as many as I can, I must choose carefully how I help, so I can see how to teach them fish rather than fish for them."

Coin shifts to lean forward, adkusting her tail to the other side of the chair.

"Consider the drowning kid outside. That was urgent. It could not wait. The kid would've died. But notice there was no job listing for it. If no one helped without s job listing, the kid would've been dead before anyone could post the listing. Now that spider job. Obviously the situation is not urgent. The poster may not want to wait, but clearly they can wait as they post a listing amd wait for someone to respond. They are therefore clearly not in danger, and as a job listing, someone in need of currency will help, either for the payout or for the self gratification of being helpful. Either way, that will get resolved with low risk of getting worse. However, consider in the future if political plots risk the food source of a village. That can't be solved by waltzing in somewhere and killing a bad guy. Instead that would be solved by making a political counter-play. For that, high placed friends would be extremely helpful, both to the one seeking to end the problem and those suffering without food."

Giving Foalan a searching look, "It comes down to whether you want to help many, help personally, or to feel better about yourself because you helped. All three are very different things and have very different ways to best succeed."
Dungeon Master
GM, 941 posts
Thu 2 Jun 2022
at 10:38
  • msg #111

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"And that doesn't go with what you first said, Coin. You wanted to help the noble -believig- he will help the poor. I don't believe it as if he wanted to help he would have. Aparently my views don't matter. You speak of what you believe. I do things that need to be done and I dislike how you spin your tales in other to make yourself out to be the better person. I really don't like it. And yet again you bring up the job listing ignoring the fact not everyone can use it or even know about it. And I don't feel you want to help anyone unless it put money in your purse. You helped out the girl because it was needed and -hoped- it would provide something. It didn't. My wolf saved the girl out of instinct. I realized it, you realized it." The druid watches the strange kobold and obviously doesn't really like him with all his spinning words "All you want is money. If they can't pay it you won't help them. So how does that make you a good soul when you won't do a damn thing? It doesn't. I don't help people for myself. Or for anyone. I do it because its the right thing. The way I was brought up. I want to help people out now and let it spread. And I don't trust you." His body tenses and the wolf watches everyone in the room. He pulls from the wall and is about to leave.

But Grog plants a hand over his shoulder "Sit down." He turns towards the kobold, eyes narrowed "Lord Goodblade is a fool. He won't do a damn thing. Not all them nobles are like him but never met them. That there people? Yes they need all that help and mumbo jumbo. Yer help is needed but yah can wait. I may be just a tavern owner yah know but I have seen my share of arguments an' fights. This man is about to put up his hands and that big wolf wants to rip into yah. Hell I won't mess with it. So I suggest yah keep it calm and stop shootin' words at eachother and pick whatcha want tah do. Yah can't help everyone. Some want to. Yah want some solid advice? Yah got to stick to eachother an' do what needs tah be done." He places his hands upon the table, all like 6 or 7 of them (I lost count lol!) Grog is a big man. His eyes dart to Forge and he laughs. Not sure of what is going on between then but he pulls his hands back, wiping them on his apron "I don't want tah hear bout lets help her or him, lets help the nobles. Yah know, it means nothin'. Talking bout it and doing it are two seperate things. So go do somethin'." Right to the point. He grabs a ale and jugs it, wipping off his toothy maw "An' there be people who need help, that I know of but are too proud tah ask fer it. Been here fer a long time and seen some crazy crap. An' that there people who posts aren't in need of direct help but they need help." He spits at the ground. That's probably the most Grog has even said but he's trying to get to the point. He yawns and starts to walk off "So just bloody pick alright? Pickin' nobles isn't always the best choice. So just go an' I'd say go to the temple. Helpin' out when yah can and I bet things happen that'll help."

The druid feels the hand and he turns watching Grog speak and walk off "I am going to go outside. Mixing words and getting heated up bodes not well." He nods his head to the cleric and departs but the wolf remains.

Grog goes back to the bar, talking to some that enter. The waitresses go from table to table and then the wolf lets out a bark before leaving as well leaving the warforged, the kobold and the cleric alone.....
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 52 posts
Thu 2 Jun 2022
at 12:08
  • msg #112

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin shrugs, "Is that one always so deaf, or is it cause I'm scaly?" she asks good naturedly, seemingly unbothered by the druid's lack of listening.

"So, since it seems the temple is undisputed destination, what religion does it serve?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 459 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Thu 2 Jun 2022
at 22:31
  • msg #113

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

In a rare moment of annoyance, Cumarinda sighs as she watches Faolan's retreating back. "One day, Faolan will understand that there are many ways to share good with those around us. What is most important is doing whatever good you can do, so that people can feel and see goodness happening to them and around them. The more people a deed benefits the better, although like a pebble dropped into a pool of water, the smallest deed can create ripples of benefit far beyond those we can see. We should not argue about the methods, our actions will speak louder to the Gods and the people."

She pauses briefly before continuing in a calmer voice, "I am a priestess of Pelor the Sun Father, he whose blessings fall upon us all, believer or not, every day. Forge is a Champion, a holy warrior in service to Pelor's light, a protector, and our guide. It is Pelor's temple we are going to visit." Cumarinda adds with a wide smile and a light heart. After finishing her apple cider, she follows Forge to the temple.

In her thoughts, Cumarinda prays, "Sun Father, please keep spreading your blessing over us all and especially my son Feolan. He has good intentions, a narrow view of life, and is as stubborn as his father. Lord Pelor, thank you for sending your Champion, Forge, to bring light and guidance to me when I am most in need. I know for sure your Angels are watching over me and I will get the child in my womb to safety."
This message was last edited by the player at 07:59, Sat 04 June 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 53 posts
Fri 3 Jun 2022
at 01:13
  • msg #114

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Ah, Palor. It has been some time since I've been to a sun temple. I'll join you on the trip there." Coin declares and patient;y waits for the other two to finish their refreshments.
Dungeon Master
GM, 947 posts
Sat 4 Jun 2022
at 15:05
  • msg #115

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Once everyone is done talking, they head out with Forge in the lead. As they come out of the tavern, Faolon is conversing with a young woman. Probably around 20, long blond hair in a ponytail. Its hard to tell what they are talking about and the wolf is sitting by the tavern entrance. It snorts and stands up upon seeing the group and waits. By the woman is a closed door. It doesn't look like a home. There's no windows looking inside or out. Faolan whistles and the wolf starts to head over to him.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 44 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 4 Jun 2022
at 19:55
  • msg #116

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge goes ahead, and offers greetings to anyone who looks his way....those who look at his with fear, disgust or contempt he simply greets and waves....
Surprisingly he treats everyone much the same way as he moves outside...


"So see I help those who cannot help themselves and set others on the right path for having the ability to earn for themselves....simple is it not?  A person relesed from jail sometimes is in the same place and if coin will keep him from returning to crime, and work will give him an opportunity, then it helps....


Seeing the group come to a halt so quickly he pauses and scratches his chin...
This message was last edited by the player at 21:18, Sat 04 June 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 460 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 5 Jun 2022
at 20:16
  • msg #117

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looks to Faolan and the wolf, then waves, shouting out to her son, "Faolan, we are proceeding to the temple! Come and join us when you are able, if I don't see you by nightfall, Forge and I will come and find you!" She says cheerfully, only awaiting the others to rejoin the journey to the temple.

'It is my son in my body that cannot protect himself, the one who walks beside the wolf-named-Fenris, can take care of himself until he is ready to walk by my side again. May whatever divine forces Faolan believes in take care of him while we are apart.' she sighs in her mind.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 54 posts
Mon 6 Jun 2022
at 13:42
  • msg #118

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin gives Faolan a smile and waves at the wolf.

Coin looks around, watching everything around her like it's all brand new, as she flows between and around the giants littering the streets.
Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 11 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Mon 6 Jun 2022
at 16:22
  • msg #119

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Great. The druid wants to help out the woman and everyone just rushes off probably to go to the temple and leaving him here. And not sure of where the temple even is. He holds his hand up and she goes with him as the the group isn't far behind. The wolf catches up to them easily as most dart out of the way probably out of fear and stops in its tracks in front of Forge.
This message was last updated by the player at 16:22, Mon 06 June 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 45 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Mon 6 Jun 2022
at 17:39
  • msg #120

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge comes to a halt...

"Greetings wolf named Feneris....Did we leave too quickly for your liking?"

Forge looks back to see what is happening behind....
Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 12 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Wed 8 Jun 2022
at 02:30
  • msg #121

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"She needs our help." The druid speaks out, standing behind them. The wolf looks around and waits for a moment.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 461 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 8 Jun 2022
at 21:12
  • msg #122

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

As the sound of the last word echoes in her ears, the flame-haired human woman pauses in mid-step, turns 180 degrees, and walks right up to Faolan's face. With a smile and a nod towards the woman, she looks at Faolan, her expression flickering between several emotions before settling on acceptance, "What does she need our help with, Faolan?" she asked.
Dungeon Master
GM, 950 posts
Thu 9 Jun 2022
at 18:22
  • msg #123

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Backing away as he doesn't seem to be that close, Faolan crosses his arms as the wolf looks around focusing mainly on the warforged. It gets close and sniffs, growling and backs up. Maybe he smells off. The druid watches the cleric, almost trying to read her. He glances at the strange kobold and hasn't said a word to him. Probably won't anytime soon-just like his dad. Someone he didn't know.

The woman speaks up "Please. I need help removing the spiders from the crypt. Might be even more within but I was sick for quite some time and somehow they got inside. Recently I went inside only to see some of them. Not just tiny spiders. Big ones. About to my shin I say!  Please if you can...I got no money. And whatever is within the coffins is to remain there. Place by family members or friends. Oh please don't harm the coffins. I wouldn't want to explain how that occured. People trust me and I already feel horrible about what has occured."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 46 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 9 Jun 2022
at 20:03
  • msg #124

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Seeing the lady in distress Forge comes forward and offers a hand, palm up....

"It seems you are troubled, let not your heart fret, we were upon our way to the temple, but removing pests is something I have done in the past.  Perhaps we can aid you, if my friends agree maybe we can see this first hand....I have found torches to be a good means to remove both spiders and webs in the past...."


his head pivots round to see what the others think.....
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 462 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 12 Jun 2022
at 17:28
  • msg #125

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Turning away from Faolan, Cumarinda looked into the woman's eyes. "I'm sorry I didn't immediately agree to help you as I should have. But as Faolan deems it urgent that we help you now, so we shall." The priestess gave what looked like a supportive smile, "But I need to know if you have any idea why such large spiders would invade these crypts? Also, why you went inside these crypts yourself?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 953 posts
Sun 12 Jun 2022
at 17:54
  • msg #126

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I don't know. And I went inside as its my duty as a caretaker to check out the various coffins but I saw a lot of spiders so I came out and locked the door. Its my duty to do it." The woman seems tired and rubs her shoulder.

Faolan just watches, waiting. And he stands near the door. The wolf looks at them as well "So doing this would it not be a good thing for Pelor? Perhaps the ones there can come here and keep it safe?" Its a odd thing coming from Faolan and he seems to be skeptical about it. It seems like it is what the cleric may want but not for what the druid wants. A balance.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 463 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Mon 13 Jun 2022
at 06:21
  • msg #127

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After listening to the caretaker's explanation, Cumarinda nods and says, "Thank you for sharing that with us. That let me feel better about possibly disturbing the sanctity of the crypt. When we go inside, we will try not to distrurb anything inside that belongs there. "

Turning her attention back to Faolan, she asks, "Do you know why a group of large spiders would invade a crypt? I don't know spiders well but all the ones I ever heard of are hunters, right?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 955 posts
Mon 13 Jun 2022
at 10:14
  • msg #128

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The woman smiles and nods and she goes to the door, and unlocks it "Please be careful."

"Not sure. Perhaps looking for a safe place? Maybe there is something that interests then within? Yes all of them are hunters. Some are better for it then the others." Faolan seems ready, the wolf stretches and waits.

02:54, Today: Faolan rolled 14 using 1d20+12.  Knowledge (Nature).
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:32, Mon 13 June 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 48 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Mon 13 Jun 2022
at 12:42
  • msg #129

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"The dock spiders are no different, it is perhaps ok that they exist and people are unaware of them in that they keep to the space below the docks, catching and eating fish.  They are large and fearsome looking, but not dangerous in the sense of poison."

Forge considers the way ahead, and lights the  circlet on his head, the adamantine band creates light....It is just then it becomes obvious  it is an item and not part of his head.....

"If they are poisonous we should not stay and not be bitten."

He indicates a squashing motion with his hands....
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:25, Tue 14 June 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 464 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Tue 14 Jun 2022
at 02:10
  • msg #130

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda takes a deep breath and follows Forge inside, making sure that all of her gear was at the ready. She unsheathes an enchanted longsword which gives off a light equal to a lit torch.  Looking around cautiously, occasionally looking up at the ceiling and down at the floor, she says to Faolan, "Do you know of any way to encourage spiders to leave a place without killing them?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 956 posts
Tue 14 Jun 2022
at 02:35
  • msg #131

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Pondering what he knows about spiders, Faolan watches as the cleric and paladin walks inside. He glances back to where Coin is, then turns and walks inside. He stops, motioning for them to wait a moment "If they have a nest, that could work if its destroyed. And fire. Yet we need to be careful." The wolf follows them if they move on.

The 'tomb' looks like about 30'. It has a low ceiling, about 10' up. Bits of webbing are visible but there seems to be no spiders. There seems to be two coffins, lying upwards against the wall both are closed probably sealed up. Two lanterns line the walls as well providing some light. But it turns into darkness further on.

Faolan mutters something as his spear glows providing light as well.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 466 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 08:19
  • msg #132

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda pauses thoughtfully for a moment, then turns back to the crypt entrance and brings the caretaker back with her. "Caretaker, thank you for showing us the way in this ancient crypt. Please understand that I tend to ask many questions, so I can make good decisions."

The priestess of Pelor gave the caretaker a friendly, brief side hug before the group ventured further in. "Please show us when and where did you first see the spiders and tell us whose resting places are these here?" she asked while indicating the two coffins with the tip of her glowing sword.

She asked the druid, "Faolan, can you tell if anyone or anything else has been in here since the caretaker and the spiders came?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 960 posts
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 10:29
  • msg #133

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"No no I can't. I'm no use against them.. Please don't make me go. The spiders are big. Not normal. They scare me." The woman looks inside from outside seeming to be afraid "I saw them near the door. And they are just people? Not sure what your asking. Its a loop. Go one way and after some time comes back the other way. And there's a center area. I didn't see where they came from."

Faolan watches her. He looks at the cleric and slowly checks the area, eyes narrow. The wolf remains next to Cumarinda being vigilant "Just webs. Perhaps they are further in. There's different types of spiders, these aren't normal possibly. Could be from the ground, perhaps trapping. Or from a hidden area above. But I do not see any sign of them."

02:58, Today: Faolan rolled 20 using 1d20+12.  Knowledge (Nature).
02:58, Today: Faolan rolled 14 using 1d20+7.  Search.
02:57, Today: Faolan rolled 36 using 1d20+16.  Spot.
02:57, Today: Faolan rolled 29 using 1d20+16.  Listen.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 50 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 14:59
  • msg #134

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Gently now miss...so you are saying it is a barrow, a circlular tunnel that has a central area?  How big is the loop and is it all contained inside the loop or are there chambers on the outside of the loop?"


He holds up one hand to hear a response...
Dungeon Master
GM, 961 posts
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 15:12
  • msg #135

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"No, just a center area. Not really a barrow. Like five minutes." The wooman replies.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 467 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 22:38
  • msg #136

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda turns to look at the caretaker. "You said that 'they are just people' in these coffins, right? So is this a shared crypt or one specific to one family or group? Who made you the caretaker to this crypt?" she asked the woman.

While awaiting the caretaker's answers, Cumarinda quietly addressed Forge, "Champion you said that there are large spiders that live under the docks and eat fish, right? Has anyone else seen them before, and are they found anywhere else outside the docks?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 962 posts
Wed 15 Jun 2022
at 23:08
  • msg #137

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid seems to be frustrated as he holds his spear up and waits. His wolf growls and waits as well. He sees like all he said was just ignored as the cleric turns towards the paladin. The man tries not to show it and the wilderness is where his skills are good but it seems like no one wants to help.

Taking a deep breath, the woman speaks "Everyone who has passed has been placed within. Either by me or someone else but I always went with them. Everything seemed fine but as of late I'm afraid to go in as there was no sign of spiders or anyone else besides the dead. I was asked to watch this place and to clean it out. I decided to do this as no one wanted to go inside. Sometimes some people come and I take them in to show them that they are missed and loved. Some of the deceased have no one to come to them so as I pass by I bring them flowers or small gifts. Please I'm just a simple woman asking for aid." She seems saddened by all of these questions and feeling like she cannot give the cleric answers to help her do this tasks.

Faolan listens to the woman, spear held to the ground "We should at least head inside. It is the least we can do and investigate." He'd have to talk to Forge about the spiders and anything that deals with nature within the city. The druid tries to come to grips with how he feels and to show it in a good way. He seems to be trying but with the cleric and paladin's faith....
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 51 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 00:43
  • msg #138

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge shrugs his shoulders, and scratches his chin again, a habit he has that is very noticable....

"Dear lady no one wants to force you inside.  I am in fact tempted to go inside on my own and sweep through the place.  I should be safe enough no matter the type of spider.  If I do get webbed and the attempt is made to eat me, then you can go for help and I shall endure as best I am able.  There is an ancient tale of a warforged surviving in the belley of the sarlack due to self repair that kept pace with the acids of the stomach trying to digest a warforged...."


To the cleric
"I saw the dock spiders once and was alarmed I spoke to a sailor about them and he said they had always been there and had never caused any harm, so I watched them sometimes and they seemed big and scary but just lived out of the notice of the people for the most part........"
He shrugs again....
This message was last edited by the player at 00:48, Thu 16 June 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 59 posts
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 03:09
  • msg #139

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin stands by the door, mildly impatient, "Are we going to talk about it all day? If we're going to do grasshopper work, we might as well get it done and over with."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 468 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 07:04
  • msg #140

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looks thoughtfully at the caretaker and sighs softly, shaking her head, "Very well, stay outside where it is safe. Tell Grog where we went if we don't come back in a day. Forge, it is a good idea that you are first before us. You have your own light, and fewer things can hurt you than the rest of us. Coin, Faolan, you are both welcome to follow where you will or lead if you feel better prepared to do so than Champion Forge. After a brief prayer, we can then proceed."

The priestess will sheath her sword, cast a spell then draw it again while continuing forward, looking around, especially up and down as she goes.

OOC: Cumarinda will cast Detect Magic
Dungeon Master
GM, 963 posts
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 11:07
  • msg #141

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Let me go first." The druid moves up to the front, its about 10' wide. The wolf sticks to the back to protect it. Faolan ignores the comment of Coin. Cumarinda's spell just picks up the random items of the group but nothing more. At the end of the hallway, Faolan goes to the right, the wolf pausing and going to the right as well. He peers down, gripping his lit spear. Nothing creeps out. Just a long hallway with coffins lining the walls. Its pretty eery. In the distance, something skitters away.
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:07, Thu 16 June 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 52 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 12:55
  • msg #142

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Do you mean to parley or make peace with the creatures?"
Forge calls to the back of the druid...he thought perhaps druids could.....

He himself decides that the two caskets in the entry way make more sense to be moved out of the entrance and into the  out doors for a brief time.....obviously they were meant to be taken further  in, but the spiders scared the pall bearers away, perhaps?
....or they had perhaps been eaten... when the caretaker arrived she saw no sign it had happened....
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 469 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Thu 16 Jun 2022
at 20:24
  • msg #143

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Forge, that's a good question and a great idea if possible. Peace and preserving life is always better than having to take life." replied Cumarinda with an encouraging voice.

"Faolan, is what Forge is asking possible?" she hopefully asked the druid.

Besides listening to the others, she kept her focus on her ongoing spell.
Dungeon Master
GM, 966 posts
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 00:47
  • msg #144

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"It depends if they are natural or controlled. Most spiders will just run off but if they really are say the size of dogs or larger..." Faolan stops "I could try at least. It could be protecting something as well. Perhaps children but I don't feel a spider defends its own." His eyes dart towards the end of the hallway as the two skitter around to the center area.

There a few tiny spiders, easily stomped down. The group looks down the hallway as it turns the corner and it looks like there is a center area about 30'. And the caretaker seems to be correct as the group looks further down they see a hallway that seems to go back to where the group started from. More coffins line the walls every about 5'. All are closed. Several names ranging fron Bora to Celaser. Nothing seems to really be of importance. Its just etched into the wood of each coffin.

And then six spiders are staring at the group near the entrance into the main chamber. They are about the size of small dogs. They don't seem to be afraid and they don't attack, perhaps waiting to see what the group does and they can see them with all of their many eyes. Waiting and watching, about 30' away blocking the doors.

https://holiviantales.files.wo.../2015/04/spider1.png

OOC
60' hallway, spiders are near the center about 30' in front of a closed door.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 60 posts
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 03:19
  • msg #145

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin is content to let the others lead the way, and takes up watching the rear as well as the ceiling, since that's often missed.

Upon encountering the spiders, she quietly encourages the druid, "Well, I believe it's your turn. Diplomancy time."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 53 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:53
  • msg #146

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge stops moving forward upon seeing the spiders, they do not seem particularily threatening at the moment....

"Perhaps their size adds to their understanding?"


He notes all the eyes...
"Perhaps they will respond to light and shadow..do they have ears?"


Forge finds himself again curious about the spider....
Dungeon Master
GM, 968 posts
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 22:01
  • msg #147

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

About a minute passes as Faolan tries to get the spiders reaction. Something. Anything. The spiders just watch as he tries to communicate with the vermin. Waiting. The druid ponders something and looks at the others "It seems they aren't responding. At least they aren't attacking. We need to get around them." A glance to the warforged "Does someone have a torch?"

And then the spiders seem to move towards them, clicking and clacking. Two of them charge the wolf and druid!

OOC
Initiative!
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 56 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 13:55
  • msg #148

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge was waiting to see and was not ill prepared, as he thought it likely to go one of two ways....

"Ware them they have decided we are perhaps food."


Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 10 using 1d20.  initiative
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 470 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 15:37
  • msg #149

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda will be ready to help defend anyone who is attacked by the spiders.
"These look like they want to fight. Here they come. We didn't start it, but we won't lose."  she resolved with a slight tone of regret.

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 19 using 1d20+2 Initiative.
Dungeon Master
GM, 971 posts
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 21:53
  • msg #150

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

All the spiders rush up and one attacks Faolan and the other attacks the dire wolf! They miss! The others are behind them waiting!

Faolan swings his spear at the spider!
14:55, Today: Faolan rolled 3 using 1d8+1.  Damage.
14:55, Today: Faolan rolled 16 using 1d20+6.  Attack!

The wolf growls and bites down at the spider hit by Faolan and rips into it killing it!
14:56, Today: Faolan rolled 15 using 1d8+10.  Wolf Damage!
14:56, Today: Faolan rolled 27 using 1d20+11.  Wolf Bite!

OOC Waiting on the group
Spiders (x5) (22) AC: 14 (12 for a round for 2 of them)
*??/??
1 is in front of the wolf (5') -2 to AC/+2 to attack
2 are behind the first row of spiders (10')
2 are beheind the 2nd row of spiders  (20')
------------------------------------------------------
Cumarinda    (19)
Faolan       (18)
*Wolf
Forge        (10)
Coin         (03)
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:04, Sat 18 June 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 61 posts
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 22:03
  • msg #151

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin is rather curious at the odd behavior. Certainly these spiders aren't acting like spiders. She finds herself a vantage point in the rear to strike from, but everyone seems to be in the way in the tight confines of the crypt. Still, her shield and whip are ready for any opportunity strikes, and she watches how these unusual spiders fight, and bolsters the others.

"These are spiders, strike low and center. Don't bother with the legs." the cadence of her voice sounds pleasant and rhythmic, and even a bit enchanting.

+1 atk/dmg and vs charms/fear. Inspire Courage. initiative 3.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 471 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Sun 19 Jun 2022
at 07:42
  • msg #152

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Deciding that she's not going to get much of a chance to defend directly against the spiders, Cumarinda prepares to heal either Fenris or Faolan, which ever one gets wounded first.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 57 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sun 19 Jun 2022
at 16:37
  • msg #153

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge fires two arrows, only the first hits however...

"A fine mess this, but why is the question."

Forge Anvilhead rolled 11 using 1d8+3.  Damage from attack 1.

12:34, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 10 using 1d20+4.  longbow attack 2.

12:34, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 19 using 1d20+9.  longbow attack 1.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:31, Sun 19 June 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 974 posts
Mon 20 Jun 2022
at 01:51
  • msg #154

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumadria waits, waiting to see if she can help either the wolf or Faolan.

Forge fires his longbow, hitting the spider. It doesn't kill it but definatly harms him.

Coin uses his bardic music to help out the group!

The spider standing near the wolf attacks and misses. Another spider moves up and tries to bite Faolan! It sinks into the leg and the druid is able to stave off the poison! The others move up. Two of the rear spiders use their webs towards the cleric and paladin but miss as the webs hit the walls!

Faolan goes to stab the spider as he steps up! It glances off the spider and harms it!

The wolf's jaws sink into the spider killing it shorly after the warforged sinks a arrow into it! They watch the spiders, about 10' away.

OOC Waiting on the group
+1 atk/dmg and vs charms/fear. Inspire Courage.
2 are behind the first row of spiders (10')
2 are beheind the 2nd row of spiders  (20')
------------------------------------------------------
Cumarinda    (19)
Faolan       (18) 4 Damage
*Wolf
Forge        (10)
Coin         (03)
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 472 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +8, R: +4, W: +9
Mon 20 Jun 2022
at 06:04
  • msg #155

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda quickly mouths the words of a prayer and touches Faolan on the back. The point of contact and the wound made by the spider bite both briefly glow with a warm light. The wound seals as the light fades.


OOC
Cumarinda cast Cure Minor Wounds healing Faolan of 3 HP of damage.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 59 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 23 Jun 2022
at 21:46
  • msg #156

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

With space cleared out of the way, forge drops his bow and drawing his falchion wades into battle with the spiders....

"Ware the bites and webs."

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 10 using 2d4+4.  damage 2.

17:43, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 11 using 2d4+4.  damage 1.

17:42, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 21 using 1d20+5.  attack 2.

17:42, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 21 using 1d20+10.  attack roll 1.


Attacks summary (including bonus)
to hit 22 Damage 12
to hit 22 Damage 11
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:26, Thu 23 June 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 979 posts
Sat 25 Jun 2022
at 00:37
  • msg #157

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The spider skitter off as two of them lie dead from Forge's assault. Faolan nods to the cleric as she heals him. He grips his spear and glances at the others then goes to the chamber and peers inside. He motions for the others to look inside.

In the main area, there are two coffins that are open and the bodies lie on the ground. And they look like they recently died. But from here its hard to tell. There is a pouch near them. The room is about 30x30 with a coffin about every 5'. All are closed other then the two across from the group.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 63 posts
Sat 25 Jun 2022
at 06:13
  • msg #158

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"That is strangely intelligent behavior, not to mention unnatural. Natural creatures don't attack without cause, either protecting young, which doesn't apply to spiders who have no parental instincts, or to eat."

Coin seems to be intrigued by this turn of events.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 60 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 25 Jun 2022
at 12:50
  • msg #159

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge cleans whatever goop is on his Falchion as he retrieves his bow….

“Is there a monster which may control such creatures?”

Forge puts his bow away and gestures of taking the lead…
“May I?”
Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 13 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Sat 25 Jun 2022
at 16:30
  • msg #160

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Nodding his head, the druid looks at the wolf who steps aside allowing the warforged to peer into the room "Possibly."
This message was last edited by the player at 16:40, Sat 25 June 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 473 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sun 26 Jun 2022
at 01:44
  • msg #161

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda smiles softly as she sees her son allowing the full metal champion to lead the party into the next area of danger. "Faolan, tell us what might be controlling these spiders. Please. Forewarned is often forearmed."
Dungeon Master
GM, 982 posts
Sun 26 Jun 2022
at 02:05
  • msg #162

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid looks at the cleric "Not sure but it could be a druid. Or something who has grown up with them. Some sort of vermin. Or..." Faolan goes to finish but then something explodes near the cleric!

Standing about 60' is....
https://i.pinimg.com/originals...0bc67e210f8feb43.jpg

It also has a shortbow.


OOC
Everyone make a Reflex Save DC 16. Not Save: 17 damage. Save: 8 damage.

Initiative
Area in the hallway is 10' wide.

Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 475 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sun 26 Jun 2022
at 22:48
  • msg #163

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Caught totally by surprise, the full force of the explosion blasts Cumarinda! She quickly regains her full footing and draws her blessed blade.

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 10 using 1d20+5.  Reflex save.
Curmarinda takes 17 hp damage

Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 10 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 14 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Sun 26 Jun 2022
at 23:52
  • msg #164

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Faolan is surprised as well getting hit straight on with the blast but the wolf is able to side step it.

OOC
Faolan: Down to 30 HP
Wolf: Down to 50 HP

Faolan/Wolf: 18 Initiative
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 62 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Mon 27 Jun 2022
at 00:42
  • msg #165

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The cuncussive blast hits Forge and somehow the main impact misses him....

Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 23 using 1d20+4.  Reflex save.


"Surrender yourself or parley."


Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 11 using 1d20.  initiative.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:43, Mon 27 June 2022.
Dungeon Master
GM, 984 posts
Tue 28 Jun 2022
at 00:20
  • msg #166

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid grits at the blast and ducks into the main room. He cast a spell to heal himself and takes a deep breath.
*Faolan heals 14 HP

The wolf charges and bites down hard into the beast!

OOC
Forge and Cumarinda are up and then I will post for Coin and the creature.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Faolan    (18) Didn't Save: 44 HP
*Hiding in the main room to heal
(Wolf)     (--) Saved: 50 HP

Forge (11) (11) Saved: 83 HP
*60' from the creature

Cumarinda  (10) Didn't Save: 57 HP
*60' from the creature

Coin       (14) Saved: 34 HP
"70' from the creature
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Creature: (03): Near the Wolf
*Note: If casting a spell it has a Spell Resistance of 17
??/15
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 476 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 28 Jun 2022
at 22:10
  • msg #167

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda stared at the dark elf-spider creature. She had never seen its like before, but its presence here in front of her confirmed whispered stories. Already wounded by its first attack, she stood forth and spoke her truth.

"I'm a priestess of Pelor. Our champion has called for parley, honor this, and you'll live to tell your story. Attack any of us again, and I cannot promise to spare your life!" she called out, hoping the creature had wit enough to stop fighting.


OOC:
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 26,22 using d20+9,d20+8.  Diplomacy, Sense Motive.

Diplomacy: 26
Sense Motive: 22

Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  Knowledge (arcana).

Knowledge (arcana): 23
This message was last edited by the player at 22:31, Wed 29 June 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 66 posts
Thu 30 Jun 2022
at 11:04
  • msg #168

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin laughs at the blast and yells down the hall with willfulness and laced with invigoration, "That won't work on me, I'm a gold! We will win for we are bold!"

She holds her shield and whip ready and laughs again as she brings up the rear, banging her shield with each step, excuding confidence and excitement with each inevitable step.

The blast hurt a bit (fireball?), but she expects it hurt her less than it did to the others, so she keeps an eye on the others for any serious injuries, but for the moment she extends her bardic music. She moves up, but stays behind everyone else, yet centered so the drider can see her.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 64 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Thu 30 Jun 2022
at 12:45
  • msg #169

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Have it your way then!"


Forge moves forward and attacks.....


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 11 using 2d4+4.  damage.

08:43, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 15 using 1d20+5.  attack 2.

08:43, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 16 using 1d20+10.  confirm critical.

08:42, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 30 using 1d20+10.  attack roll 1.




The natural 20 I assume hits for 11 damage...assuming the 15 is a miss.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 481 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 30 Jun 2022
at 18:40
  • msg #170

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Suddenly a light of recognition dawned in Curmarinda's eyes, "“It's a corrupted drow spawn. Enchanted to resist magic, itself a user of dark magic and slayer of anything unlike itself!” she cried out in terror and disgust, pointing at the creature with her glowing sword.
Dungeon Master
GM, 995 posts
Thu 30 Jun 2022
at 22:59
  • msg #171

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The clerics words go without any response. It steps back from the wolf and dissapears!

Growling, the wolf looks around and stares out in front of him.

Faolan looks out and casts a spell, and starts to cling to the walls!

OOC
Group is up. Waiting on Forge, Cumarinda, Coin
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Faolan    (18) Didn't Save: 44 HP
*Hiding in the main room to heal
(Wolf)     (--) Saved: 50 HP

Forge (11) (11) Saved: 83 HP
*60' from the creature

Cumarinda  (10) Didn't Save: 57 HP
*60' from the creature

Coin       (14) Saved: 34 HP
"70' from the creature
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Creature: (03): Near the Wolf
AC 21
*Note: If casting a spell it has a Spell Resistance of 17
??/26
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 71 posts
Fri 1 Jul 2022
at 09:39
  • msg #172

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin starts twirling her whip in a wall filling the corridor.  Not very useful as an attack, but the invisible creature soulf hsve trouble sneaking by without the whip giving away their position, in theory.

Also, Coin considers the door to the room with the drider, could the drider have fit through the door, or must it have entered some other way?

"If you've got glitterdust, try it. Otherwise, toss dust."
This message was last edited by the player at 09:41, Fri 01 July 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 71 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Fri 1 Jul 2022
at 16:41
  • msg #173

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge looks forward unable to see the creature any longer...


"It would seem that it seeks to not combat us in an honarable way face to face instead tricker and possibly an ambush again."


Forge follows a similar tact striking the air in front of him twice, once all the way across the corridor, and the second cut rising from low towards the ceiling...


"Ware the rear flank, the thing may be upon us from behind swiftly!"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 482 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 1 Jul 2022
at 17:48
  • msg #174

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda moves back-to-back with Forge. "I'll watch your back, Champion and you can watch mine. While we both watch for the return of the drow-spider." the cleric offered.

OOC
Holding action.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 73 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Mon 4 Jul 2022
at 13:07
  • msg #175

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Hearing the directive of the kobold, Forge bends down and grabs a double handful of dirt and tosses it into the area in front of him, while still bent, he grabs the hilt of his weapon and stands back up again...

"What is this glitterdust and where can it be procured?"
Dungeon Master
GM, 997 posts
Mon 4 Jul 2022
at 13:33
  • msg #176

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The druid glances downwards at the warforged as he is sticking to the wall and moving slowly "The spell." Right to the point. The wolf growls and starts moving towards something. His back arches slightly, anger in its eyes. It seems like he is following someone but can't see them and yet the drider doesn't come out to play. And it seems like its moving down the corridor.

Yet.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 75 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 12:52
  • msg #177

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge looks like he is calculating something as he suddenly asks....
"Charge forward or for the exit?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 486 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 19:43
  • msg #178

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Everyone, get ready to create dust clouds before us as we go. Be careful, he could be leading us into a trap, so we should be ready to retreat if we're outmatched." Cumarinda said. "Also, the drow-spiders are magic using and that one had a shortbow. I'm going to gather some dust into my belt pouch. Every 10 feet ahead one of us should spread dust into the air ahead of us. Be aware that our wolf friend won't like a face full of dust. Once everyone is ready, we'll go after him." she added while indicating to follow the trail of the monster.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:30, Wed 13 July 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 73 posts
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 03:00
  • msg #179

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin shuffles forward, keeping her whip twirling to detect if the creature moves past her, or try to anyway. Still, she remains wary and watchful, looking for any signs of where the thing might be.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 77 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 12:49
  • msg #180

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Be ready for the return of spiders both great and small, ready oil and flame or the alchemists fire if we  have it."

Forge is wary for an attack and he holds to be ready to leap to the defense of either himself or others.....
Dungeon Master
GM, 1001 posts
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 01:48
  • msg #181

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The dust doesn't seem to work as the cleric throws it around herself and in front. Faolan watches the wolf who takes off. It moves a lot faster then anyone else. He glances at the group "Follow as fast as you can." With that said, he follows afterwards on the wall and stops in his tracks as when he gets to the opening it looks blocked off and the wolf is standing in front of it growling.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:38, Thu 14 July 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 81 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 16 Jul 2022
at 13:45
  • msg #182

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge gives chase to the wolf to confront whatever the beast has cornered in the alcove.....(I am assuming alcove)....


"Surrender yourself!"

Forge shines his headlamp into the alcove seeking the danger....
Dungeon Master
GM, 1006 posts
Sat 16 Jul 2022
at 13:58
  • msg #183

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

And all the warforged see is a collapsed wall.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 82 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Sat 16 Jul 2022
at 15:08
  • msg #184

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge scratches his chin with his free hand....

"So it would seem that perhaps it has fled and left us within to contend with things here."

Forge waits patiently for the others to make an assessment...

Running out of patience, Forge starts using his ability to detect evil to see where the creature may be, and perhaps ensure it it actually evil....

Forge politely refrains from scanning allies, for the sake of politeness....

"I am trying to detect the presence of evil."

OOC
Detect Evil


"I sense the evil beyond this wall, I cannot say it is what we encountered or something new!"
This message was last edited by the player at 12:54, Mon 18 July 2022.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 489 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 19 Jul 2022
at 03:33
  • msg #185

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Looking both frustrated and confused, the priestess of Pelor took a moment to examine the top and bottom of the chamber they faced. Upon her first quick pass, she decided to settle down and take a long and good look.

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 10 using 1d20+7.  1st Spot check

Taking 10 for her next Spot attempt for a total of 17. 2nd Spot check.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1009 posts
Wed 20 Jul 2022
at 13:29
  • msg #186

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

As the cleric seems to be getting more confused, she goes to place her hands upon the wall...

And falls through. She lands in the dirt as the illusion dissapears. Faolan gets to her and helps her up.

Everything looks the same. Door they entered in from. Nothing looks odd our out of place. But the door is indeed opened to the outside world.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 87 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Wed 20 Jul 2022
at 13:38
  • msg #187

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge scratches his chin again as he appears to be deep in thought....

"Perhaps we should regroup outside, as perhaps this ploy was part of a coordinated effort to remove us from the town for a larger crime to happen."

He cleans and sheathes his weapon....checks his other gear
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:41, Wed 20 July 2022.
Coin Thunderspear
Kobold Bard, 78 posts
Sat 23 Jul 2022
at 07:59
  • msg #188

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Coin continues to keep the front hall covered to discourage any attempts by the drider to escape into the city.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 490 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 26 Jul 2022
at 20:20
  • msg #189

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Thank you, S...Faolan!" she replies as she is helped to her feet. "Forge has the right idea, everyone join me here, and we will decide what to do from here. I'm open to suggestions. However, let me remind you that before we set foot into that crypt we had a destination which I intend to reach soon."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1011 posts
Tue 26 Jul 2022
at 20:52
  • msg #190

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Faolan:
As much as the half-elf wants to retort he knwos it will mean little and go ignored. But he stares at the cleric, eyes narrowed. Something about it bothers him. He sighs, turns and walks out into the open air with his wolf not responding to the cleric until he finally turns "So its my fault? You seem to blame me not directly. We just got attacked and now you want to rush off to the temple. Again. Can we at least be given time to take a breath? And not everyone will feel comfortable in a temple. I told you I will go with you but that doesn't mean I have to like it. You stand there, being 'Pelor will shine the light'." Oh man.

His hands tighten "Pelor didn't help him. He's gone." Turning from him he drops down on the dock and the wolf sits next to him back to the others. He's acting like a kid and yet he's older then everyone here. But why?

Two different worlds about to explode. Or maybe not. Hard to tell. And he just got attacked by that wierd spider thing. He takes a long, deep breath. The wolf lowers its head and goes over to the cleric. Its blue eyes stare at her. Hard to tell what he's feeling.

OVERALL:
Oddly the woman looking for aid isn't around. There's really no one around in the current area which is odd being a dock. It just seems a bit odd for a bustling city.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:52, Tue 26 July 2022.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 90 posts
Chicanery?
None for me, thanks.
Wed 27 Jul 2022
at 00:44
  • msg #191

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge sits down a respectful distance beside the wolf and druid....

"You are not compelled to the temple, and if you wish to remain outside it, I will wait with you, the temple is just that, the cleric seeks wisdom and guidance, it is right, but it is also right that you our friend do not feel left out or abandoned.  I will wait with you, if you will have me."


Forge looks about....

"The dock district is quiet, it is perhaps more trouble?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 491 posts
HP 74/57, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 27 Jul 2022
at 06:56
  • msg #192

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looks to the half-elf druid with a faded smile. She puts her hands on her hips in a way reminiscent of a mother addressing her child. "Faolan." she says with a gentle but authoritative voice, "You misunderstand me. There is no blame except that of the drow-spider and perhaps the woman who led us here. You acted in  good faith to aid someone who seemed to need it.  We all agreed to lend help even though I felt there might have been some deception on her part. I and others became wounded by the evil drow-spider, not by you."
She paused briefly, then spoke again to the angry half-elf. "You have spoken to me in confidence of private matters of faith and family.  I cannot and will not discuss them in the open among others unless that is truly what you wish."

Curmarinda turns to address the others, "Please forgive my rudeness and insistence on journeying to the temple. I know we are all tired and some of us are wounded. I can promise as a Priestess of the Sun Father that all of your wounds will be healed once we reach the temple. There will be food as well, I feel that most of us are in need of a good meal too. I repeat, I am willing to listen to requests and suggestions before we move forward."

At Forge's mention of trouble, she looks around cautiously, "Perhaps the danger to us is still not over. Be wary."
Faolan
Half-Elf Druid, 16 posts
HP 48/48, AC: 17
F: +6, R: +5, W: +10
Wed 27 Jul 2022
at 21:04
  • msg #193

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

With a word, Faolan stands up and bows to the cleric "As you wish me lady. I will do what you ask. Anything for you." He is definatly irritated with the woman but he has to protect her. The wolf growls up at Faolan and goes back to him standing between him and the cleric almost like a big shield.
Krite Singlebraid
Gnome Wizard, 176 posts
HP 42/42, AC 16
F: +5, R: +6, W: +7
Mon 31 Jul 2023
at 14:26
  • msg #194

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

From the Temple (and much later than last Faolan post) ---->

Krite nods and greets the shopkeepers and vendors that he knows as he makes his way to the docks. He hasn't lived in the city for a long time in gnomish timescales, but he's clearly familiar with the local scene. He spends a few coppers on a bag of ripe Xen'Drik bananas from a vendor adjacent to the quayside and shares the fruit with the group while he waits to see what they're actually going to be doing.

OOC: spent 5 cp on bananas
This message was last edited by the player at 14:27, Mon 31 July 2023.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 85 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 1 Aug 2023
at 23:41
  • msg #195

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Following the group, Riceak kept his eyes open for anything suspicious in the area, which he doubted that he would see right away with his lack of familiarity with the area or the people living in it. "So who or what are we looking for down here again? Local gossipkeeper? Board with various requests on it? Hidden signs on the buildings?"
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 230 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 2 Aug 2023
at 23:36
  • msg #196

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Yes my  friend those are the things we are looking for, and perhaps if my other friend has heard something he may tell us something we have not heard as of yet."

Forge takes up the rear keeping the shorter compatriots between himself and the cleric barbarian duo in the lead
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 609 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 7 Aug 2023
at 21:19
  • msg #197

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Moving to and entering The Gull's Nest---->

The The red haired, green-eyed priestess was walking with a purpose, largely focussed on her path ahead but occasionally glancing towards Fenris, Forge, Krite, and Riceak. “Essentially, you're right, Forge. We're going to The Gull's Nest to examine the job board there, talk to Grog, have a drink and then take on whatever challenges we find. Maybe not exactly in that order, though.”

Upon reaching the door of the The Gull's Nest, Cumarinda looked around for the barkeep while motioning the group towards a less inhabited table. While moving to join her allies at the table, Cumarinda smiled at a barmaid while waving her over.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:32, Thu 10 Aug 2023.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 86 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Sun 13 Aug 2023
at 03:08
  • msg #198

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Moving to and entering The Gull's Nest---->

Riceak followed Cumanrinda into the establishment while wondering if having a drink was more of an after achieving something things, bue he didn't mention this out loud. Probably should do something relatively minor so that we can get into a groove of sorts when we take on something more challenging. Wouldn't want to face off against a dragon right off the bat. We would be destroyed long before we figured out how to play off of each other's skills."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1297 posts
Sun 13 Aug 2023
at 17:48
  • msg #199

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

As the group enters, Grog is at the bar. Oddly there is no one else inside least not visible. He smiles at the cleric, wiping down a glass. Grog rubs his chin, spotting the wolf "Well another wolf. Or the same one eh? Where the other elf fellow?"

Fenris looks rather confused. The direwolf growls a bit and the barbarian rests its hand upon the head of the wolf. His eyes narrow on the spellthief knwoing a dragon would destroy them-hech he face one.
Krite Singlebraid
Gnome Wizard, 179 posts
HP 42/42, AC 16
F: +5, R: +6, W: +7
Mon 14 Aug 2023
at 10:44
  • msg #200

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Seeing that the barmaid is not apparently on shift yet, Krite moves up to the bar and clambers half up a barstool so he can be seen. "Can we get a round of mead and some crusty bread, Grog?" he asks. "A moment of your time for all of us to speak with you when you bring the tray would be greatly appreciated as well!" He puts down 4 silver and 5 copper, which is approximately double the cost of the food and drink, to compensate the bar's owner for taking some time to talk to them.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 231 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 14 Aug 2023
at 15:35
  • msg #201

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge walks in and takes in that nearly no one is present at the moment...

He recalls that the business of food and drink is more intermittent than constant, and perhaps that makes some sense
"Good Morn Grog!" 

He nods to  the wolf and Fenris...
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 87 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 15 Aug 2023
at 00:24
  • msg #202

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Morning," said the spellthief as he looked around the room to find the job board and approach it with genuine curiosity as to what problems plagued the town that he was calling home for the moment. His eyes scanning over and taking in all the possible paths that they could follow. "Also, I'd prefer water to mead if at all possible. Such drinks don't allow for finer control of my fingers when it comes to delicate tasks."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 610 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 15 Aug 2023
at 06:44
  • msg #203

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda smiles to Grog and replies, "Yes, same wolf. This elf is my newlywed husband Fenris. A miracle brought him back to me.
He's rough but he has a good heart to go with his fierce courage and strength."

She pauses before adding with a smile, "Fenris, myself, Forge, and our new companions Krite, and Riceak, are looking for a job.
We expected we might have to take a look at the job board, but I thought I'd ask you first if you knew of any jobs that were urgent
or needed by good people."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 232 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Tue 15 Aug 2023
at 13:43
  • msg #204

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge takes the opportunity to unwrap the things he has in oilcloth at the  moment....
He unwraps a couple of javelins, a silver spear, silver dagger and some cold iron arrowheads....


"I had put some work into making things as gifts for the wedding and to celebrate friendships."

He lays out the items on a nearby table...
"I was not certain who would find use for what, I merely made the best of what I had on hand."
This message was last edited by the player at 13:45, Tue 15 Aug 2023.
Grog
NPC, 4 posts
Thu 17 Aug 2023
at 00:04
  • msg #205

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Eh? Naw that there other elf fellow. Can't remember his name. Anyways there's some over there upon the billboard. Shoot yourself if yah interested." The barkeep rubs his chin "Yah want water fer all of yah? I can grab that. Anythin' else?"
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 88 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Thu 17 Aug 2023
at 04:30
  • msg #206

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I suppose the water is just for me. Krite there wants a round of mead and some bread. Guess the walk over burned through his breakfast," commented halfling while giving a wink to the gnome before returning his gaze to the billboard in question.
Krite Singlebraid
Gnome Wizard, 185 posts
HP 42/42, AC 16
F: +5, R: +6, W: +7
Thu 17 Aug 2023
at 06:07
  • msg #207

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Krite waits for the barkeep to move off and then turns to Riceak. He says, “Didn’t really need more food or drink, but it would have been rude to ask for information without compensating Grog for his time.”
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 89 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Sat 19 Aug 2023
at 03:02
  • msg #208

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Probably could have just skipped to giving him the coin without the pretense of ordering anything then. Purchasing information is a very common practice in certain circles," commented Riceak as he mused over each of the posting.

"A lot of jobs here to do. There is the spider situation and a missing pack that might be good for getting our footing as a group. What do you all think?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 611 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 19 Aug 2023
at 06:53
  • msg #209

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda briefly looks over the items that Forge offered and selected the silver dagger.
"Thank you, Forge, this dagger could come in quite useful against a certain kind of evil. Maybe next time we're resting, I might have you make a set of vampire slaying weapons for me."

She turns to Fenris saying, "I think the silver spear would make a fine weapon for you, my Fenris, but of course it's up to you. If not the spear, maybe you'd prefer this dagger? Why don't you think about it, while I look at the board."

After looking at the board again and listening to Riceak she nods, "I agree. We've already looked into the spiders and are stalled by a lack of knowledge. Looking for that pack, even though its in the sewers, might be a good place to start."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 237 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 19 Aug 2023
at 12:25
  • msg #210

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge crosses his arms across his chest...
"I am glad my gift brings pleasure to you.  If either of you would prefer something else, I can make it for you....What is in the slayers kit?"

Forge nods to Fenris hoping he makes a selection and either accepts a gift or requests something for the future.....
Krite Singlebraid
Gnome Wizard, 186 posts
HP 42/42, AC 16
F: +5, R: +6, W: +7
Sat 19 Aug 2023
at 18:54
  • msg #211

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Krite takes 5 size Small silvered bolts and thanks Forge for the gift. He moves things around so that his brace of bolts is half silver and half standard, and redistributes his load carefully.

OOC: he's *so* close to Medium load now...
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 90 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Mon 21 Aug 2023
at 05:40
  • msg #212

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Obviously, it might be a problem for anyone with a sensitivity to smells, but I'm sure there is some sort of ointment that one could rub under the nose to keep any food down," Riceak commented as he glanced over at the wolf and then Krite who was fumbling with his belongings.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 612 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 24 Aug 2023
at 06:51
  • msg #213

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After picking up the silver spear and offering it and the silver dagger to Fenris, she waits impatiently for the elven barbarian to make a choice, “Choose one or the other, Fenris. Forge made such nice gifts for us, we should accept them and not insult his honor or generosity. If you don't choose, I will choose for you, husband.”

As she awaits Fenris' choice, she says to the collective group. “Fenris, Forge, Krite, and Riceak, we are going to take the sewer quest and see if we can find a certain pack down there. Riceak, could you find out who lost the pack, where, and what might the reward be for finding it?”
Dungeon Master
GM, 1308 posts
Thu 24 Aug 2023
at 22:38
  • msg #214

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After picking a mission, Fenris sits down and watches the group. He snorts "Who is he talking about?" The barbarian speaks, though reluctnatly. His eyes narrow. He grabs the spear, leaning it against the table. A nod comes towards Forge.

Grog points out where the man is located, relatively close by in a upper area of the docks. He seems a bit out of sorts and shurgs before going back to the bar "Saw that there Lars. Glad to see him." Wipe wipe. No one else walks in-its still morning and fisherman are probably out well fishing.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 239 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 24 Aug 2023
at 22:55
  • msg #215

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge nods back, the honor his that the husband of Cumarinda would wield a weapon he himself made...Not a phrase he intends to utter aloud....."husband of"

Forge notes the quest to find a pack in a sewer....he imagines that the pack lost is nothing but some sort of magical bag that creates vermin and sooner or later the team will have to deal with the magic run amuck...

"It had best be a sturdy pack or come to rest in a dry place, thngs do not keep well in sewers."
Krite Singlebraid
Gnome Wizard, 187 posts
HP 42/42, AC 16
F: +5, R: +6, W: +7
Fri 25 Aug 2023
at 00:44
  • msg #216

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Krite nods, not terribly happy about sewers. He and Riceak weren't going to do well with water of any depth.

"Well, we'd best get a description from Lars the man who lost the pack, as well as any map of the tunnels he might have," Krite says, searching his own mind for any information about the sewers of Stormreach.

OOC:
Knowledge (Local) roll: 19
   19:43, Today: Krite Singlebraid rolled 19 using 1d20+8 ((11)).

Knowledge (Architecture and Engineering) roll: 23
   19:43, Today: Krite Singlebraid rolled 23 using 1d20+7 ((16)).
This message was last edited by the player at 13:55, Mon 28 Aug 2023.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 92 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Fri 25 Aug 2023
at 02:28
  • msg #217

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"The pack is probably not that important. The contents are what we are most likely after. Could be a courier of some sort that has just messed up something very important for his employer," speculated the halfling as they went about seeking out the quest giver in this moment.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 242 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Tue 29 Aug 2023
at 14:26
  • msg #220

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge reaches up and turns on the watch lamp that sits on his head..
"I have light.  We should ask for the maps and entry to the sewers as well as likely place for the pack we seek."

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Watch lamp is a nice piece of gear....

Dungeon Master
GM, 1318 posts
Tue 29 Aug 2023
at 22:32
  • msg #221

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian stands up and watches as everyone leaves. he shakes his head, staring at Grog and wondering something before following them with the wolf. A few minutes later and they seem to be getting closer to the upper area. Forge speaks out and Fenris shakes his head. He spits at the ground. The group comes acroass a manhole and a man sits on a barrel nearbye looking like he's lost. He looks up and seems startled, wiping his hands against his cloak. A simple man, covered in well sewer stuff. He pulls out a dirty cloth, wiping his brow "Could you...nevermind." He keeps looking at the manhole, and hopes down  He kneels down and tries to get a good grip of it but his dirty hands don't get him very far "Don't want to go down there but I have...nevermind. Nevermind."

Fenris watches this odd man, gripping his spear and the direwolf tilts his head. Yean not much of a talker, lest for now. THe wolf barks and the main falls backwards, eyes open wide.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 245 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 1 Sep 2023
at 15:02
  • msg #222

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge thinks about the sewers a bit more...
"Do they open into caverns, the drider we encountered before or something else could be there.  What is the worst guess that anyone has of what might lurk below?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 616 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 2 Sep 2023
at 00:30
  • msg #223

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
A few minutes later and they seem to be getting closer to the upper area. Forge speaks out and Fenris shakes his head. He spits at the ground. The group comes across a manhole and a man sits on a barrel nearby looking like he's lost. He looks up and seems startled, wiping his hands against his cloak. A simple man, covered in well, sewer stuff. He pulls out a dirty cloth, wiping his brow "Could you...nevermind." He keeps looking at the manhole, and hopes down. He kneels down and tries to get a good grip of it, but his dirty hands don't get him very far "Don't want to go down there but I have...nevermind. Nevermind."


Cumarinda kneels next to the man and gently takes his hands into her own, her warmth radiating through her touch.
With an encouraging smile she looks into his eyes saying, "Excuse me, I am Cumarinda, a Priestess of Pelor the Sun Father.
My friends and I are looking for someone who needs help. Is that you, sir?" While awaiting his reply, she takes a cloth and some fresh water and gently cleans his face and hands. When she finishes, she gently yet firmly helps him stand upright.
"There you are, now please tell us why you'd need someone to go down there?"
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 94 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Sat 2 Sep 2023
at 06:32
  • msg #224

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Riceak waits to see how the man will respond to Cumarinda's questions before saying anything.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1327 posts
Mon 4 Sep 2023
at 01:16
  • msg #225

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Seeming surprised, the man goes to put his hands upon the cleric who helped him out. Fenris steps forwards, and growls at him. His eyes narrow and he looks like he wants to grip his sword. The direwolf barks and growls but not at the man but at the manhole cover.

Gulping, he releases her hands "Yes. My pack was taken. I work in the sewers doing odds and ends. Yah know maintaining them. An' I got swallowed by darkness and when I was able to see my pack was gone! Nothin' of any value but it had my tools an' some odds and ends. Can you find it? I dare not go down in there. Not sure what cause it."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 617 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 4 Sep 2023
at 09:39
  • msg #226

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Dungeon Master:
Gulping, he releases her hands "Yes. My pack was taken. I work in the sewers doing odds and ends. Yah know maintaining them. An' I got swallowed by darkness and when I was able to see my pack was gone! Nothin' of any value, but it had my tools an' some odds and ends. Can you find it? I dare not go down in there. Not sure what cause it."


She smiles softly and turns to look at Fenris, "No need to worry, Beloved. He's a bit cleaner than before. And of course he means me no harm." Turning back to the man she says, " I'll say a prayer for you sir. Please, tell me your name. Please explain a little more about the tools and odds and ends in your pack. Also, what problems and creatures are down there?"

While awaiting his replies, she casts a Detect Magic and then listens very carefully to his answers.

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 23 using 1d20+8.  Sense Motive.
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 12 using 1d20+7.  Listen.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 246 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 4 Sep 2023
at 12:33
  • msg #227

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge crosses his arms over his chest looking at the man, and taps his foot as he is waiting on the man to answer the priestesses inquiries.

He waits for a pause and adds a question as well....

"Do these tools allow for something specific to be tampered with or sabotaged?"
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 95 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 5 Sep 2023
at 23:01
  • msg #228

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Also, do you have a map or can you provide like directions for us to follow to get to where you were when this took place," chimed in Riceak as the conversation progressed.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1328 posts
Fri 8 Sep 2023
at 02:51
  • msg #229

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

One heck of a grunt comes from Fenris as he stares at the man who gulps. The man bites his lip "Well yeah. Under the grate leads down to the sewers. There is two ways. One is blocked by a gate but the way I went was to the right. Didn't have time tah figure out the gate, wasn't me job an' all. Went on down there fer a bit. Got to a crosslegged area. Went to the right. No wait. Left! That's it. Just a fixin' tools. Like a hammer an' nails. Basic toolkit besides a cross. Always got it on me but I put in there fer safe keepin'. Without it, I'm going to lose me job! Got a wife an' three kids all countin' on me yah know? Won't go back down there. Nope. Oh went further down an' came across a cavern. Well water is all. All them flowin' about. There be a small bridge an' went across it. Same ol' thing. Go down there and clean up the mess. Mainly from rats. Not big. Most just scurry off. Oh had somethin' in the backpack. Most important other then a cross. A wand of sorts. Use it againt them rats. Don't hurt them. Not at all but it has some strange thing, makes a nasty smell that the rats hate. Then wham! I got hit by a big darkness so I ran an' lost the pack. Or somethin' took it. Not really sure. Can you get it back? Don't got much but maybe give you that there wand?"

All that glows to the cleric is all in the party of course. A few people steer clear of the strange man. Some of them had some misc items but very few. The man has no magical aura.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 247 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 8 Sep 2023
at 12:16
  • msg #230

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge nods his head listening to the man as he talks and shares a bit about the sewers below...as the man confuses left with right he wonders how many times he has been lost in the tunnels below....

Forge decides he will get some chalk to mark the tunnels whilst they are in the area below.....

"I see"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 618 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sun 10 Sep 2023
at 21:51
  • msg #231

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After the man tells the long rambling story, Cumarinda asks him calmly, "What is your name?
What are the names of your wife and children?
How do you find your way around down there?

It occurs to Cumarinda that this man may be unwilling to tell all he knows, ill, or unwilling to tell the truth.

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 14 using 1d20+8.  Sense Motive.
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 16 using 1d20+12.  Healing.
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 20 using 1d20+9.  Diplomacy.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:42, Sun 10 Sept 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1329 posts
Sun 10 Sep 2023
at 23:23
  • msg #232

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"My name is Phillip. Why are you asking about my family? You want to go after my family? No no please don't! They are all I have left! If I lose my job, we would be homeless! That won't get my pack returned to me. An' I worked down there several times. Several. But with what happened, its hard for me to keep focused. Focused I say. Oh what to do, what to do! I don't want to return and yet you seem like you want me to go back down there. No no no. I can't. Sorry. Will you get my pack?" The man seens to be in distress.

Fenris stares at him and places a hand to the clerics shoulder "Leave him." His tone is soft and he releases his hand from her shoulder. He knows what its like to be not right in his mind after what he has been through. Heck he's probably not right in his mind right now. Fenris walks over to the manhole cover, reaching down and grabs it. His muscles tighten and he's able to toss the cover to the side revealing a hole and a ladder down into the darkness.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 619 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 11 Sep 2023
at 07:05
  • msg #233

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda nods and pats Fenris' hand gently. "Thank you for your help, Phillip. I was asking about your family to add their names to my prayers.
I won't make you go back, I apologize for asking that of you. We will return your pack as soon as we can." she says to reassure the man.

As she gazes towards Forge and Ricek, she exclaims with an encouraging smile, "Here we go!" As she follows, Fenris into the sewers.

She offers a dab of peppermint oil to anyone who wants it, after placing a similar dab under her own nose to mask the odor of the sewers.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:27, Fri 15 Sept 2023.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 248 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 11 Sep 2023
at 14:58
  • msg #234

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge bends down facing the cleric allowing her to apply the peppermint oil, trusting in her knowledge of what should be done....

He turns on the magical lantern and leads the way into the darkness......
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 96 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 12 Sep 2023
at 03:06
  • msg #235

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I'm going to need a cleansing soak after this," muttered the halfling as he followed the warforged down into the sewer. Once he was at the bottome, Riceak drew his mace just to be prepared for a fight should one come along.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 620 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 15 Sep 2023
at 07:46
  • msg #236

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Riceak Stryfelaughter (msg # 235):

"Once we're finished down here, I think we'll all need a thorough cleaning of ourselves and our belongings.
I'm already looking forward to a long bath with someone special." she said, looking at Fenris with a suggestive smile.

She quickly pulled out 1 of her 3 Glowing Orbs, willing it to give soft light in a 30' radius, while taking steps to ensure that she was not interfering with the vision of her companions. She also readied her shield in case of attack.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 97 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Sat 16 Sep 2023
at 01:55
  • msg #237

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Maybe, but some of us are closer to the ground in stature. Smell will be up my nose for weeks probably," muttered the halfling as the light started to illuminate the area.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 249 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 16 Sep 2023
at 16:14
  • msg #238

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Shall I take the lead?  We should have a second light and someone to watch the rear and protect the casters."

Forge looks ahead....
12:15, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 21 using 1d20+1.  spot check.
12:15, Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 15 using 1d20+1.  listen.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:16, Sat 16 Sept 2023.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 621 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sun 17 Sep 2023
at 01:22
  • msg #239

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

In reply to Forge Anvilhead (msg # 238):

Cumarinda replies in an encouraging tone, "Please do lead us, Forge, Champion of Pelor. Thank you for lending us your strength and courage."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1331 posts
Sun 17 Sep 2023
at 18:22
  • msg #240

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The sewers are damp and dismal. Occasionally there is light from above from another manhole or vent provided some light other then the glowing orbs from the cleric. The wolf remain uptop for some reason but Fenris goes with his wife. When the paladin states he should lead, Fenris seems against it-Forge is basically bind other then the light but the barbarian can see farther.

One side of the sewer is pretty bare but there is a more of stream down the center and about 15' away is the other side. Theres no way over in the immediate sight.And to the left is a brick wall probably the end. One way to go.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 250 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 18 Sep 2023
at 13:55
  • msg #241

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Looks like only one way to keep going, hopefully we find any problems or issues soon and recover the pack and tools.  The sooner the better."

Forge continues to move forward....
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 98 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Mon 18 Sep 2023
at 20:08
  • msg #242

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Riceak follows along with his mace at the ready to attack whatever may pop out and attack them.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 622 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 20 Sep 2023
at 21:16
  • msg #243

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda whispers to Fenris, "I'm so happy that you are here, with me."
This message was last edited by the player at 07:44, Mon 25 Sept 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1335 posts
Fri 29 Sep 2023
at 20:49
  • msg #244

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Stepping forwards, the barbarian pauses. He wants to take the lead, not trusting his 'friends' yet. Everyone left him but not the cleric. Her heart was with him. Fenris's hands clench tightly, gripping his blade but he remains by Cumarinda's side at least for now. The group keeps walking along and come across a fork. Left or right. His eyes narrow, thinking of what the man who asked the group said. Nothing creeps out.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 252 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 29 Sep 2023
at 20:51
  • msg #245

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge considers the lead to the barbarian as he steps forward, then he hangs back and as the man pauses, he lets him ponder his choice....if anyone is going to advise the man it should be his chosen helper....
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 99 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Sat 30 Sep 2023
at 03:31
  • msg #246

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Did we already pass the gate section? I know there was a wall when we came down, but I don't recall a gate. Although, I could have missed at my height, but if there hasn't been one yet then it was supposed to be to the left so we would go right. Vice versa if we've already walked by it," commented Riceak as the group came to a halt. He didn't like the idea of being in an area where the water level could be detrimental for him any longer than possible, so the spellthief was going to do whatever possible to make sure that they kept a move on.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 625 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 2 Oct 2023
at 06:54
  • msg #247

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I haven't seen any gates yet so we probably haven't passed it yet. I seem to recall being told to go to the right until we
find a crosslegged area where we were supposed to go left. Of course that is if I understood what Philip said correctly."

Cumarinda attempted to follow the rambling instructions they were given.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 253 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 2 Oct 2023
at 14:55
  • msg #248

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"The man's instructions lacked much, but yes he reported a gate, so he could not go that way, but that does not mean the gate will still be closed when we arrive."

Forge says to the priestess....
"It is perhaps his place to lead?"
Fenris
Elf Barbarian, 81 posts
HP 128/128, AC: 18/20 RG
F: +10, R: +6 (+8), W: +3
Mon 2 Oct 2023
at 15:30
  • msg #249

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Did you not listen to the bloody mans words? Right is the gate. Left is where he came from. So we go the way he came not do the damn gate. Bloody good for nothing...." The barbarian stares at Forge. He looks at the cleric "Maybe having a actual tracker lead the way makes sense." He seems aggrivated.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 100 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Mon 2 Oct 2023
at 23:26
  • msg #250

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"If you want to lead, then go ahead and lead. No need to insult anyone," stated Riceak while staring at Fenris.
Fenris
Elf Barbarian, 82 posts
HP 128/128, AC: 18/20 RG
F: +10, R: +6 (+8), W: +3
Tue 3 Oct 2023
at 21:00
  • msg #251

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian stares right back at him, eyes narrow. Rather down at him. Nothing seems to scare Fenris nevermind a halfling who is half his size. For a elf he's built.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 626 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 3 Oct 2023
at 22:34
  • msg #252

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda rests a firm but gentle hand on Fenris's shoulder, while speaking to him with calm sincerity, "Lead on tracker,
forgive my thought that your skills and senses might be overwhelmed with the smell and ick that lives down here.
Forgive me, my mighty husband, and lead on, you always know the way to go." she concludes with a smile as she makes way for Fenris to lead.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 254 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 4 Oct 2023
at 01:46
  • msg #253

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge has nothing to say, he just continues moving forward with the others...
Dungeon Master
GM, 1340 posts
Thu 19 Oct 2023
at 15:32
  • msg #254

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

As much as the barbarian wants to cleave the halfing in two-course be small bits, Fenris holds back. He turns towards the cleric, eyes narrowed then he takes the lead. Whatever is bugging him if anything goes unknown.

With the group following, Fenris kneels down and checks something out. Course with all the sludge and muck, its hard. He stands up and the group keeps walking ahead until they come across a fork. In the distance its hard to tell but it looks like a gate to the left and to the right it goes down at a angle.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 102 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Fri 20 Oct 2023
at 05:22
  • msg #255

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Riceak keeps to the back of the group as they move forward.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 256 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 20 Oct 2023
at 13:48
  • msg #256

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge makes out nothing at the place the barbarian knelt, and when they encounter the gate, this is one of the directions the man had mentioned, so believing they are on the right track, he too keeps moving forward...

He takes a piece of chalk and makes a circle on the wall...
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 630 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 24 Oct 2023
at 23:06
  • msg #257

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Curmarinda turns to Fenris after Forge has made his mark and says, "As I remember we were told to go to the right here, opposite the direction of the grate. But we're following our tracker, so please keep us on track, darling."

As Fenris seems to know the way, she will continue to follow him.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:57, Mon 30 Oct 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1344 posts
Tue 31 Oct 2023
at 19:48
  • msg #258

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Oh the look on Fenris face when she chides him? He is definatly not a happy elf. The barbarian stands up, growls and pulls out his sword. He ponts it towards the right and keeps moving. Telling a trackers to just track and not say anything-well to Fenris probably a good idea depending on who does it. Its pretty evident he knows the way-there's no where else to really get lost to!

After a few moments of following the sewer, it comes to a four way intersection. Straight ahead it seems to go down at a angle. The other two seem to be somewhat straight. Eyes narrow, the barbarian kneels down and grabs a unlit torch. Well it was lit but dropped into the soggy side of the sewer. He sniffs it a few times and stands back up and starts to head down the path that has the water flowing down after jumping across. Fenris stops and looks at the others.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 259 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 3 Nov 2023
at 14:09
  • msg #259

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge continues to follow the man's lead, seeing no need to inquire or understand the man's obvious purposeful actions.....
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 103 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 02:16
  • msg #260

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Riceak continues along while keeping his eyes peeled for whatever may be lurking down here.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 633 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 7 Nov 2023
at 04:40
  • msg #261

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda returns her husband's gaze and offers a genuine apology to him in elven before jumping over the stream behind him and following down the path.
She checks the position of her luminous orb for just a moment to ensure that it lights her way without blinding the others' view.
"Fenris, you are my champion and my husband." She softly reminds him, expressing her heartfelt truth.

Cumarinda turns to Riceak and asks quietly, "Have you ever been someplace like this before? What did you do before you joined us?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:17, Mon 13 Nov 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1348 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2023
at 23:44
  • msg #262

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The tracker keeps well tracking as the others follow. He grunts as the cleric talks to him, probably annoyed. About 15 minutes pass, just a long winding tunnel leading further down. Fenris stops at the end which opens up into a pretty large opening. The river keeps moving and falls downard and there is a small bridge going across it, pretty makeshift.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 635 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 04:23
  • msg #263

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda stands beside her husband, looking at the scene before them. Turning to address Fenris, she asks, "Shall we cross the bridge or go another way?"
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 104 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 06:07
  • msg #264

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"In a sewer? No, I tend to focus on more urban dwellings where I can relieve people of funds and items that they don't deserve to have and deposit them with those who do," Riceak responded as he stared at the bridge and then the warforged. The obvious question that was on his mind was very obvious.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 260 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 16 Nov 2023
at 19:29
  • msg #265

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge looks at the bridge, and to Fenris...
"If need be I can cross first and see if the bridge will hold for us to go one at a time."

Forge looks for an anchor point for his endless spool of rope to make sure it is safe....
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 636 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 17 Nov 2023
at 00:13
  • msg #266

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda replied to Riceak with a knowing smile, "There are times when I wish I could fully punish the greedy while uplifting the needy. I do my best within the boundaries of my faith, knowledge and skill, to help the innocent and the good, trusting that Pelor will see justice is served."


Looking to both Fenris and Forge before looking out over the makeshift bridge. "Perhaps we should  look closer at the bridge, then together consider our plans to cross it. I'm concerned that it might not support Forge's crossing by himself or any of the two of us."

OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 19 using 1d20+7.  Listen check.
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 20 using 1d20+7.  Spot check.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:11, Fri 17 Nov 2023.
Riceak Stryfelaughter
Halfling Spellthief, 105 posts
HP 49/49, AC:18
F: +5, R: +7, W: +7
Tue 21 Nov 2023
at 22:14
  • msg #267

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Yeah, faith can be great for a lot of things, but sometimes it can be quite constraining when making sure a wrong is righted," responded Riceak as they looked over the bridge. While the warforged offer to go first, the halfling already started shaking his head back and forth.

"Perhaps we should go lightest to heaviest to test the sturdiness of the bridge."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 261 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 00:52
  • msg #268

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Perhaps it is just intended for convience rather than for necessity."

Forge moves in for a closer look and to see how deep the whatever may be.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1353 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2023
at 01:01
  • msg #269

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian scouts the area but remains close. He looks down into the depths below and whistles before moving back. The cleric seems to have seen it as well but not sure what it is or if the group is in trouble. All that is given to the group is something lurks at the bottom, maybe 30' down a waterfall right after the bridge. Almost goo-like hanging there as the water passes through but some of the debree gets clung to it.

After, Fenris checks out the bridge. It seems sturdy for him and watches the warforge for a moment then grunts as he hears the cleric and spellthief talk. Two ways to go other then the way they came. Or down the waterfall into darkness....

Well heck she married a barbarian! That doesn't go against faith then what does!

Unfortunatly for the spellthief he tumbles off the bridge and falls into the odd entity. His entire budy hits it and slowly begins to dissolve. The barbarian watches for a moment and grunts.
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:15, Thu 23 Nov 2023.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 266 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 29 Nov 2023
at 02:57
  • msg #270

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Nooooo!  Why did the short one move forward?  That slime seems dangerous, yet if content to live from debris and garbage it is ok...I believe there should have been a warning sign for such a danger....."

The Warforge pauses, though he does not actually need to do so....

"Why did the worker not warn us of such a thing in a waterfall?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 640 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 4 Dec 2023
at 07:08
  • msg #271

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"I don't know if the worker clearly remembered everything that he saw. Obviously he was quite disturbed." the cleric observed.
"Fenris, you are the best tracker I know, I think we should avoid that slime. Which way do you think we should go? Please lead on."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1371 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 01:03
  • msg #272

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The warrior grunts as he stares down at the halfling that doesn't exist. He steps back and goes to the door on the left for a moment as if examing it then the one on the right. He kneels down putting his hand down for a moment and glances at the warforged and human before standing up and goes to open the door but pauses and leans against the wall still his hand upon it. He whistles and opens it up. And it does open into a corridor that is lit up with torches. Odd.  Just a simple 5' area going down and curving to the right. He grabs his sword and steps inside but waits for the others.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 274 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 02:40
  • msg #273

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Seems the course is set with Fenris at the helm."

Forge follows through the door into the chamber beyond,
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 644 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 6 Dec 2023
at 03:03
  • msg #274

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The cleric quickly follows behind Fenris, alongside Forge.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1374 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2023
at 19:55
  • msg #275

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The tunnel goes down quiet a bit and leads into a larger area. Straight ahead it looks like a similar tunnel that hooks around-probably the other door location from above. Another river goes alongside the tunnel. Across the water is a door and a bridge similar to the one seen before. A large hole, maybe 15' across is above the river perhaps from dumping down garbage. Its pretty well lit with torches. Fenris seems hesitant "Don't like it." His eyes narrow  as if expecting some sort of trap. Its damp, dirty but not really cold.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 19:57, Wed 13 Dec 2023.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 277 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 14:09
  • msg #276

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge moves up near Fenris....he points some directions and asks the barbarian

"Do we want to follow the stream and see what is down from here?  Straight up to the door? as it might lead to a nearer exit?  I am heavy and the bridge does not look so sturdy.  What do you both think?"

For the last question he looks back and forth to the couple.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 645 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 21:26
  • msg #277

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looks to Forge and nods in agreement. She turns to look to Fenris and asks, "Which way would you like to go, Fenris?"
Fenris
Elf Barbarian, 83 posts
HP 128/128, AC: 18/20 RG
F: +10, R: +6 (+8), W: +3
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 21:32
  • msg #278

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Doesn't matter. Lost trail." The barbarian stares at the cleric. He kneels down, pushing some of the debree aside. He looks down then looks straight ahead "Check it out. Brings us back up." Fenris stands back up. He goes to the river and looks around the area gripping his blade. His eyes narrow as he scans the door but keeps away. He turns back to the others and heads over to them "Door is open. Slightly."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 278 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 02:16
  • msg #279

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"If the door is ajar, then we can open it without too much trouble.  Shall I open the door?"

Forge looks at the barbarian to see if that was his intention in reporting on the door.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 647 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 08:01
  • msg #280

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda unconsciously nods to Forge's question, immediately she then looks for Fenris's response. "I think whatever we do from here forward, we should be extremely careful." she said, after listening to her husband's reply.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 279 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 15 Dec 2023
at 13:51
  • msg #281

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"You speak both wisdom and truth, lady.  We have already witnessed a very dangerous thing lurking right over there."

Forge points back towards the slime that can dissolve a whole person...
This message was last edited by the player at 14:17, Fri 15 Dec 2023.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1383 posts
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 18:47
  • msg #282

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

A bit frustrated as he is no leader, Fenris waits for the two to decided-the door across that is slighty open, across from them and upwards or follow the river (or go against it). Four ways to go. No one made a move and he seems to get a bit aggrivated. They lost the poor halfling. Three left. He grips his sword and stares at the cleric and paladin.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 649 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 21:19
  • msg #283

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"If you would please, Forge, open the door." asked Cumarinda after casting Guidance upon the paladin.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 283 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 23 Dec 2023
at 21:26
  • msg #284

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Absolutely, yes.  I will open the door."

Forge begins to carefully cross the bridge to the door that is currently ajar....
Dungeon Master
GM, 1387 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2023
at 23:54
  • msg #285

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian follows, watching the cleric and paladin. Forge felt something holding the door but he gives it a good push. As the paladin gets it open, there is blood on the floor. Recent it seems. Against the door is a dead man. His eyes are open wide as if staring at something above. The corridor is about 30' and stops at another closed door. There doesn't seem to be any river or water here. And the walls seem to be the same as everywhere else but they seem damp and dirty-typical for a sewer. The man looks to be unarmed and at quick glance doesn't seem to have anything. Fenris grips his sword waiting for Forge.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 285 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 27 Dec 2023
at 13:42
  • msg #286

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge arms himself looking for any threats....

"I believe this man is beyond our aid, and I cannot say what may have wounded him so that he bled to death."

He nods to the cleric to allow her to examine the body.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 651 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 06:57
  • msg #287

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Without touching him, Cumarinda is going to examine him to determine the cause of death. She warns before she begins her examination, "Everyone should keep their eyes and ears open for foes that may be lingering on the walls like the one we saw before."

While briefly examining the body, she pauses to take a good look around for anything unusual or that might be moving towards them.

OOC: Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 30 using 1d20+12.  Heal skill check.
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 23 using 1d20+7.  Spot check
Dungeon Master
GM, 1389 posts
Sat 30 Dec 2023
at 18:37
  • msg #288

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The man looks litterally drained of life. Almost like it was sucked from him. No blood. Nothing. Fenris looks around, guarding the cleric. No one saw anything. Just a simple room leading to a door ahead of them and the door they came through. Its eerily quiet.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 289 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 4 Jan 2024
at 17:33
  • msg #289

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge continues moving forward to the other door to see what is on the other side, while the body is being inspected.

"Any clue to thie man's death?"
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 653 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Fri 5 Jan 2024
at 22:21
  • msg #290

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"It seems that something drained the life from him. However, it was likely some form of undead or something similar, since there are no signs of violence done to his body." Cumarinda said softy.
She frowned and the two orbs of light near her grew brighter, shedding light in a 60' radius.
She looked to Fenris and then to Forge, "I've always abhorred those creatures that are so evil and dark that daylight causes them harm. But we should keep moving forward."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1394 posts
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 03:34
  • msg #291

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Still not saying a word-Fenris goes towards the closed door. He glances around and readies himself to open it, motioning for the paladin and cleric to follow. He takes a deep breath. The barbarian grips his sword double-handed and grunts. Apparently he doesn't care what did it-he can probably kill it. Again.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 290 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sun 7 Jan 2024
at 17:32
  • msg #292

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge stands close to the barbarian and nods his head to go ahead and open the door.

"Ready."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 654 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 10 Jan 2024
at 22:21
  • msg #293

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda steps close to Forge while saying a small spell and casting Guidence upon him. When her prayer is over, she replies "Ready!"
Dungeon Master
GM, 1395 posts
Sun 14 Jan 2024
at 20:36
  • msg #294

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

As Fenris opens the door nodding to the others, the room is about 60' x 60' with a 10' river running down the center. Across from it there seems to be more bodies-at least six of them. There's a 5' wide bridge going to it. Fenris grips his blade. Something from near the bodies.....

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0d...Oj1vxhcm1o1_1280.jpg

It watches the group and waits.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 291 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 01:44
  • msg #295

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"A dark shadow of bone and red eyes....and more of the drained dead!"

Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 3 using 1d20+1.  know religion
"I know not what it is."

Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 5 using 1d20.  initiative.

Forge prepares to smite this evil. He holdshis weapon in front of him in a good tight grasp.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:28, Tue 16 Jan.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 655 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Mon 15 Jan 2024
at 04:18
  • msg #296

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda steps into the room behind the others, looking over the room. When she spies the horrible looking creature she readies herself and tries to recall what it could be.

OOC
20:10, Today: Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 29 using 1d20+10.  Knowledge Religion.
20:09, Today: Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 14 using 1d20+4.  Knowledge History.
20:09, Today: Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 22 using 1d20+7.  Knowledge Arcana.

20:11, Today: Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 5 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

Cumarinda almost growls under her breath when she comes to an understanding of what the creature facing them might be. "That would seem to be a Wraith of some kind. A foul undead which can only be touched by magic. When they touch you, they steal your life until you die, becoming one of them. But most of them know some reason. Maybe this one does. Do you, Wraith?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:22, Wed 17 Jan.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1398 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 01:31
  • msg #297

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian charges at the wraith after he rages! He swings his curved sword trying to hit its mark! But despite such a high intensity, it misses!

OOC
17:26, Today: Fenris rolled 15 using 1d100.  High Hits/Low Misses. – 15

17:23, Today: Fenris rolled 30 using 1d20+21.  Raging Fenris! – 30

The wraith seems surprised and lashes out missing its mark!

OOC The Group is up!
Fenris (14)-5' fron the Wraith
------------------------------------
Wraith (9)-5' from Fenris
-Misses
------------------------------------
Cumarinda (5) (60')
Forge (5) (60')
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 657 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 18 Jan 2024
at 23:55
  • msg #298

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda moves half the distance while speaking a prayer/spell and directing it at the wraith. A bright beam of Searing Light erupts from her hands towards the creature.


OOC
Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 13 using 1d20+7.  Ranged Touch Attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:42, Fri 19 Jan.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 293 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Fri 19 Jan 2024
at 02:04
  • msg #299

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge goes forward a bit towards the shade, he readies to smite the creature and destroy it sooner rather than later....

A brief moment ago he and the barbarian were shoulder to shoulder and then the man ran headling into it at a charge....he had not expected that tactic...

"Avaunt shade! You have killed enough people.  Fenris I cannot watch your flank from so far away."

OOC
Moving 20'
Standard Action: Smite the Wrait if it gets close
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:36, Sat 20 Jan.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1401 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2024
at 05:08
  • msg #300

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The cleric casts her spells and it flies towards the wraith but as it gets close, the creature shifts and it misses!

The paladin prepares to strike as it moves closer.

Fenris grips his blade and swings at the wraith! Three strikes against it and the wraith seems to shift and disperse as the barbarian seems to have killed it. It grunts, lowering the weapona and still seems to be full of unatural rage before calming down as he sees the cleric unharmed.

Well that's a dead wraith.
21:05, Today: Fenris rolled 31 using 1d10+24. – 31
21:05, Today: Fenris rolled 29 using 1d10+24. – 29
21:04, Today: Fenris rolled 3 using 1d100. – 3
21:04, Today: Fenris rolled 53 using 1d100. – 53
21:04, Today: Fenris rolled 57 using 1d100.  High Hits. – 57
21:03, Today: Fenris rolled 31 using 1d20+12. – 31
21:03, Today: Fenris rolled 25 using 1d20+17. – 25
21:03, Today: Fenris rolled 36 using 1d20+17. – 36
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 659 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Thu 25 Jan 2024
at 00:28
  • msg #301

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Forge, while Fenris regains his wit, why don't we look around and see what we can find." Cumarinda suggested as she began searching the room.

OOC:Cumarinda Imbrex rolled 6 using 1d20+1. Search.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:03, Thu 25 Jan.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 296 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 25 Jan 2024
at 17:54
  • msg #302

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge looks around the area as well, he wonders aloud...
"Is it possible such a creature has more victims of its murderous evil that we have yet to discover?"

The paladin checks the pile of bodies and sees six....
"Beyond these obviously.....I mean."

OOC Today: Forge Anvilhead rolled 6 using 1d20+1.  search
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:33, Thu 25 Jan.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1404 posts
Sat 27 Jan 2024
at 03:18
  • msg #303

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The warforged and human are unable to find anything besides the dead bodies. It seems most were stripped when they take a look. Fenris sits down, grumbling and glances over at his wife and paladin. His eyes narrow and he slowly stands up going towards the wall in the center of the bodies. He kneels down and pulls up a grate from under one of the bodies. Reaching down he pulls out two backpacks. Perhaps this is where the wraith hid them. Or had help with it not being of this plane. Hard to tell. Hard to tell if there was anything else down there.

Two Backpacks (Dirty and closed)
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 297 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 27 Jan 2024
at 20:45
  • msg #304

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge takes a look at the two bags, hoping that one  of them   is perhaps the workman's bag.....

"We need to get the bodies up to the town and report the manner of death and the defeat of the wraith."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 660 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 31 Jan 2024
at 22:50
  • msg #305

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda nodded while looking over the bags. She turned to Fenris, "Thank you for finding them beloved!" She looked curiously at both bags. Looking at both Forge and Fenris she asks, "Did the workmen mention having two bags?" She paused for a moment then stepped back at a little from both bags while speaking.
"Forge, carefully open both bags, one at at time. Check to see if you can view the contents inside before searching with your hand. Fenris, be ready, beloved, in case one or both these bags are trapped."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 299 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Tue 6 Feb 2024
at 18:40
  • msg #306

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Of course.'

Forge sets to opening first one bag and then the other, assuming the first bag turns out to be nothing of importance...
The odd bag holds....odds and ends.

 "A ladies bag it would seem, look a Mirror, comb, and yet another smaller bag within...."

The other bag sets on the ground and does look workman like.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:03, Tue 06 Feb.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1408 posts
Sat 10 Feb 2024
at 03:53
  • msg #307

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian spits at the ground. He sheathes his blade and crosses his arms, watching and waiting. Fenris gets his composure back to a degree.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 661 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 10 Feb 2024
at 23:12
  • msg #308

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda looks curiously at the bag within a bag and casts Detect Magic on the larger bag that holds the 'ladies bag' within. "Don't you think its strange that a workman would have a bag with such specific items inside?" she said suspiciously.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:14, Sat 10 Feb.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 300 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sun 11 Feb 2024
at 13:50
  • msg #309

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge then picks up the other bag after passing the one to the cleric, he is pretty sure this beat up bag in his hands is the workman's...

"This one has to be the one we are looking for."

Just to clarify there is a workman bag and the lady bag.  I have the workman bag and the cleric has the nicer one.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:22, Sun 11 Feb.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1409 posts
Wed 14 Feb 2024
at 00:28
  • msg #310

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The warrior grunts. He just watches for a moment and goes to stab the remaining bodies, taking their heads off. Another grunt and he starts to head back, stopping about half-way.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 663 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Wed 21 Feb 2024
at 21:59
  • msg #311

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After making sure that her gloves are secure on her hands, she takes cautiously takes some of the cleaner clothing from the men slain by the wraith. With a (relatively) clean and dry surface to work with, she takes the 'ladies bag' and carefully overturns it over the spread out clothing, watching as each item slowly falls from the bag onto the cloth.

"Sorry to be taking my time but there are some things a woman has and often needs that she doesn't want broken."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 303 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 22 Feb 2024
at 00:40
  • msg #312

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Tis an odd place for a lady's bag, unless it was filcher by a snatcher and brought here to divvy up the spoils or something like that."

Forge watches as she goes through the bag.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1414 posts
Tue 27 Feb 2024
at 04:01
  • msg #313

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The bag is just a womans bag. Odds and ends, some sort of makeup and perfume. Nothing extrodinary. Fenris stands there, staring at the cleric, He spits at the ground and grumbles and goes over to the dead bodies. Kneeling down, the barbarian checks the bodies and finds nothing besides a dagger on each one. Old too. Placing a hand to each one, he raises it up and blood is on each one. Strange. Wiping it off, he stands back up "Dead. Marking on each. Gang maybe." Yeah he speaks. Not often but he does.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 305 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Tue 27 Feb 2024
at 18:36
  • msg #314

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge nods his head...
"Hopefully the loved ones of those who are dead will be able to identify them and we will be able to determine how each has died and by who's hand the murder most foul occurred."
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 664 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Tue 27 Feb 2024
at 22:34
  • msg #315

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda carefully examines the items found in the ladies bag. Then she looks curiously at the bodies, still using her gloves to examine them carefully as well.

"You could be right, Forge, maybe they were a group of thieves. I wonder if their weapons and clothing have similar symbols?"

OOC
Cumarinda is going to take 20 on three skill checks
Appraise 21, Search 21, Spot 27
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 307 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 28 Feb 2024
at 02:30
  • msg #316

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"What does the tattoo look like?  If they all have a similar one does it mean something?"

Forge asks casually putting the workmans bag over his shoulder....

We can either take them up ourselves or have others complete the task."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1416 posts
Wed 28 Feb 2024
at 02:47
  • msg #317

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The barbarian takes the arm, pulls out a dagger and literally pulls off the tattoo. Yup. Fenris just did that. And it was pretty gory.

And awsome. He holds it up to the paladin so he can get a closer look. Detective Fenris? Oh hell no.

The cleric checks the bodies but just finds what they are wearing. Each one has a dagger and they looks very similar. No other gear. Basically the same gear with slight differences. All of them are look like humans.Besides the tattoos and clothing, nothing seems similar. But all of them....

Loos like they got drained of life.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 308 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 28 Feb 2024
at 02:52
  • msg #318

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge takes the tattoo from Fenris and spreads it out in his hand, taking a look at it to see what it is or looks like....

"You could have just said what it is...."

He holds it out to Cumarinda...."The Black Rose, a gang of thieves that operate in the city."
This message was last edited by the player at 18:03, Wed 28 Feb.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 665 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sun 3 Mar 2024
at 23:27
  • msg #319

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

While putting the woman's belongings back into the purse, Cumarinda examines each item for any identifying marks, when she's got them all inside the purse, she turns to Fenris and Forge. "We have identified the fallen thieves, defeated the wraith that threatened those who came down here, and retrieved the bag the workman lost. I feel we can return to the surface, return the workman's bag and report to the city watch."

She paused to consecrate the remains of the slain thieves before preparing to leave.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 310 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 4 Mar 2024
at 00:20
  • msg #320

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge nods and puts the workers pack on his shoulder as they prepare to leave....
"Agreed, our work is done unless the watch asks for our assistance, or wishes to share information related to these events."
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:28, Mon 04 Mar.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1424 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2024
at 02:37
  • msg #321

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

After the group gets out of the sewers, five guards are standing near the man. They seem to be interogating him. The dire wolf stands neare him, guarding the man. When the group comes up from the sewers, one of the guards turns "Why were you in the sewers? Pelorians? And who is this man?" The guard points at Fenris who in turn growls and goes to grab his blade but stops. Phillip tells them they went into the sewers to get his pack back. He doesn't know who took it or why just that he lost it and that something big and dark that he saw freaked him out and he ran. Three more guards arrive and head into the sewers. Phillip seeems like he snapped and was asking everyone for help.

Also there is nothing identifiny marks or whatnot in the purse. It just seems like a normal everyday purse. Whatever else what was in it is gone besides the basic female items. Same as the bag. The only thing missing is the odd wand he mentioned but everything else is there even the odd several small relgionus marks he mentioneed probably like a heirloom. Nothing magical, all are small. Maybe given to him by his wife or kids or just collecect from the sewers.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 314 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Mon 11 Mar 2024
at 12:39
  • msg #322

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"The workman asked for us to recover his pack, ...."

Forge shows them the workmans bag

"He is actually lucky to be alive as a big wraith was haunting the room with the bodies."
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:05, Mon 11 Mar.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 667 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 16 Mar 2024
at 00:44
  • msg #323

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda gently asks Philip, "We have found your pack and a woman's purse along with it. Do you know who the purse might have belonged too?"
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 316 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Wed 20 Mar 2024
at 13:24
  • msg #324

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"The man is Fenris, he is not involved in this problem, step away from him as he tends to get agitated."

Forge nods his head...
Can we agree?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:47, Wed 20 Mar.
Dungeon Master
GM, 1427 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2024
at 01:33
  • msg #325

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Thank you oh thank you! Grog has the payment. And this purse? Not sure. Never seen it." The guards let him take his belongings and look at the purse. They decide to give it back to the cleric. Two of the guards watch Fenris intently and he stares right back at them. He whistles and the wolf comes to him. It growls at the guards who stand back. The three guards don't come back yet. And the wolf sniffs the pack for a moment. It looks around, eyes narrow. Philip goes to shake their hands and stops at Fenris. He just looks at the mans hand then back to him and backs up. Biting his lip, Philip steps back "I should go check in with my boss. Hopefully I won't lose my job but if I may ask oh I have asked too much would you well back him? The guards will come with me but having such a backing would be perfect."

Fenris and the wolf them look at eachother them back to Philip. They definatly don't fully understand and are in a big city but least they got the cleric right? And the paladin?
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 668 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 23 Mar 2024
at 08:17
  • msg #326

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The aforementioned cleric looks to Philip, "So you want us to go with you to visit your boss, is that right, Philip?"

While awaiting confirmation from Philip, she says to the guards, "Please, let your superiors know that there was a very nasty Wraith in the sewers below. It seems to have slaughtered several members of some gang." here she hands the guards two of the three daggers they found on the bodies, "Otherwise we don't know why it was there. Oh, and also there is at least one very large ooze like creature living on the walls deeper into the sewers."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 317 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 23 Mar 2024
at 13:19
  • msg #327

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Obviously we cannot give a full accounting of the sewers as we only saw what I assume is only a small portion of the sewers.  I can go to speak with your boss, otherwise we are likely to return to the temple, and get the mistress and her husband bathed."

Forge points in the general direction of the temple....

"We have been seeking opportunities to do good things about the city, it is in fact how we got to looking into the missing workman bag.  If there is something for us to do please present it and we will discuss and decide."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1430 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2024
at 00:06
  • msg #328

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The guards seem to surround the group mainly focus on the barbarian. Fenris growls, the wolf staring at them. When the cleric and paladin speak out they back off. "No no. I just need your backing, and if he calls for you will you speak to him? Thats all I ask. Oh and Grog will pay you. It isn't much. And the oozes are fine. Help to clean out the sewers!" Phillip stands up and nods as the guards start to follow him. One of them looks at the group "Once the guards return I will inform them. Gang? Interesting. Do you have proof? If there are others I can find out. Be on your way."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 320 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Thu 11 Apr 2024
at 13:29
  • msg #329

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

"Yes all of the bodies have the same tattoo which I believe marks them as members of a known criminal organization, you can confirm those findings independently. I am willing to speak to anyone who comes to inquire, unless I have other duties or priorities that must take precedence."

Forge nods to the others and walks away after the guard says
"Be on your way"....

Probably go clean up, then back to tell my barkeep friend the details...he likes information
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:35, Thu 11 Apr.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 669 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 13 Apr 2024
at 02:31
  • msg #330

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Cumarinda briefly shakes her head at the disrespect she and her group have recieved from the guards. However, she holds her piece, realizing that little good would come from confronting the guards, especially in the presence of Fenris and the wolf.

She walked beside Fenris, following Forge, a broad smile spreading across her face like the light of the sun spreading across the morning horizon. Kissing her husband lightly on the cheek, she says happily, "I feel so much better everyday you're at my side, beloved. Let's go and finish helping out before we collect our donation."
This message was last edited by the player at 09:48, Sat 13 Apr.
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 322 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sat 20 Apr 2024
at 00:33
  • msg #331

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge walks along with the couple not beside them, but a step or two behind, as he hears the comment by the priestess he responds...

"What more need be done, I am sure the clerics would like us rinsed and dried before we go within."
Dungeon Master
GM, 1434 posts
Sat 4 May 2024
at 04:09
  • msg #332

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The cleric is notifriedr by the man that their help is no longer needed-just to have a backup plan if things are not going well. And he seems content with the guards. The small group goes to the tavern and Grog looks up from his spot at the bar. He puffs a cigar and lets it rest in his hands "Eh? Welcome back. Yah need some ale?"

Fenris stands there, the dire wolf standing between himself and the cleric. His eyes stare at the barkeep but nothing comes from him.
Cumarinda Imbrex
Human Cleric, 670 posts
HP 74/74, AC:20
F: +9, R: +5, W: +11
Sat 4 May 2024
at 08:57
  • msg #333

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

The bright-eyed and adoring cleric Fenris and the wolf and says in Elven,

While awaiting the word from her husband, she replies to Grog, "While my husband and our friend decide if they'd like something to eat or drink, the pay we were promised for the job we just finished in the sewers would be appreciated."
Forge Anvilhead
Warforged Paladin, 324 posts
HP 104/104, AC:20
F: +12, R: +5, W: +6
Sun 5 May 2024
at 14:53
  • msg #334

Re: (IC) Stormhaven

Forge stands away for a good bit wondering what sort of unexpected things wait from the start of something seemingly straight forward and simple in the first place...

"Is it always the case that one thing leads to another?"
Yes there is another song in my head....
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