[20:21] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> *** When we last met, our newly endowed heros had andwered the call from a mysterious, other-worldly Neoma.\\
[20:22] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> In her mysterious dome, she challenged you to accept a new destiny, to embrace her ritual of empowerment, and transform from being a common person, onto a path of extraordinary ability.\\
[20:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> An evil and corrupted force has planted in the countryside. Strange deaths of nearby flocks. Disappearances of some youth. The signs were beginning to grow.\\
[20:24] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> After embracing the ritual, she sent you back to Azod. To gather travelling things, and in the morning, equip yourselves, including the mysterious task of claiming an item that you�re drawn to with a signet.\\
[20:24] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Evening has passed and you awake in the morning ***\\
[20:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (I have not selected the 'marked' item yet... wasn't sure if there was any restrictions or whatnot...)\\
[20:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> *** As this 2nd session of Heroes of Azod begins ***\\
[20:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (neither have I)\\
[20:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (figured we�d rp it out)\\
[20:25] * [[character:Khophus]] wakes up and puts on his gear...and heads down to the constabulary.\\
[20:26] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The activity on the lanes of the town of Azod are as normal.\\
[20:27] * [[character:Khophus]] walks, rehearsing his lines to say to the chief constable...and the man who raised him.\\
[20:28] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] steps out of the inn after having talked to her boss in a sort of daze. She takes a look around and then starts heading for the shops, her mark in hand.\\
[20:29] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I have been summoned by the one named Neoma...no...Neoma has summoned me to a task of great...no...I think I have a lead on the disappearance, so I need some time away. Gods -- it's not a vacation."\\
[20:29] * [[character:Khophus]] wanders to the armorer and looks at his padded uniform. He looks down at the mark...then looks to the armor.\\
[20:30] * [[character:Khophus]] sidles up to the armor, looking at the chain mail...then puts the mark on it.\\
[20:30] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] looks at the armor from behind [[character:Khophus]]' shoulder.\\
[20:30] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "It's all so expensive."\\
[20:30] * [[character:Khophus]] nods.\\
[20:30] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] quietly follows after [[character:Khophus]] "So... Our paths cross again."\\
[20:31] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Miri]] the innkeep says, �Off with you then. Can�t say I understand what you�re sayin�� as you depart.\\
[20:31] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "sadly, quality armor is. That's why the constabulary wears padded uniforms."\\
[20:31] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Khophus]] the chief seems disinterestedin your resignation, waving you on your way.\\
[20:31] * [[character:Khophus]] turns to look at [[character:Ash]] and [[character:Theriand]].\\
[20:32] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I take it we're all here for the same reason?"\\
[20:32] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (So, it�ll be fun if you RP out discovering your abilities and such as we go along this session and the next)\\
[20:32] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "Chief, I hereby tender my resignation as well, as I too have been summoned by this one named Neoma"\\
[20:32] * [[character:Khophus]] points to the mark he has put on the armor...waiting for something like in the tales."\\
[20:32] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] pauses in her walk when she sees [[character:Ash]] and [[character:Khophus]] at the armorer and walks up to them. She starts to talk to them when she sees a great sword, a rather fine looking one to her untrained eyes anyway. "wow" she whispers before placing her mark upon it.\\
[20:33] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Wait -- I am not resigning...but I am saying that I am taking some time away to investigate something."\\
[20:33] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] laughs, "You may not be, but I am... Time to see the world, and not just this singular location"\\
[20:34] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] looks at the armor trying to figure it all out.\\
[20:34] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "It's odd I know how to properly utilize all of this, and have never worn any of it."\\
[20:34] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I promise to return Lord Constable...father..."\\
[20:35] * [[character:Khophus]] looks to [[character:Ash]] then to the armor."\\
[20:35] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Theriod, you also receive and appropriately indifferent response.\\
[20:36] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I can help you with it, if you wish. Once I get squared away, I can help you with yours."\\
[20:37] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] wanders off, looking in the shops for items of interest\\
[20:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I've had to train with the use of many armors."\\
[20:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "That's the thing, I don't need help, though I feel I need armor like the knights wear."\\
[20:37] * [[character:Khophus]] looks for the armorer.\\
[20:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Khophus]] after you place the mark on the chain mail, the shopowner approaches you.\\
[20:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The armor flashes for an instant.\\
[20:37] * [[character:Khophus]] looks down at [[character:Ash]] then back to the armorer.\\
[20:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "How much?"\\
[20:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Khophus]] the shopkeep nods at you, �Yes, I undestand. It is yours.�\\
[20:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Oh...thank you, sir. Have a good day."\\
[20:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The amorer removes it from teh rack, and hands it to you, as you see that the old chain armor remains on the rack.\\
[20:41] * [[character:Khophus]] takes the armor and drapes it over his shoulder.\\
[20:41] * [[character:Khophus]] bows to the armorer and walks out.\\
[20:41] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Well that was weird."\\
[20:42] * [[character:Khophus]] slips on the chain armor.\\
[20:42] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] watches khophus from her spot near the armorer, though her eyes keep flitting back to the great sword she saw.\\
[20:43] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (Each of you in the sole smithery with armor and weapons has a similar experience� just tell me the piece)\\
[20:44] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] leaves the armory for now and wanders around looking for something to catch his eye.\\
[20:44] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (I so want a Handy Haversack.. but I doubt the mark would work on that :P)\\
[20:44] * [[character:Khophus]] buckles his shield and makes sure his long sword rests well on his hip.\\
[20:45] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (Can I put the mark on that red-headed tavern wench?)\\
[20:45] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] blinks as she is given the sword and moves to catch up with [[character:Khophus]] "I think i might need help learning how to use this thing." She holds up the great sword, holding it so entierly wrong.\\
[20:46] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> As you place the mark, the smith removes it from the rack, almost in a trance, and it is as if the new item is born from the other. And off you each go.\\
[20:47] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Ash]] and [[character:Theriand]] what are you choosing?)\\
[20:48] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (I have no clue... I have pretty much everything I need already...so I'm trying to figure it out)\\
[20:48] * [[character:Khophus]] delicately repositions [[character:Miri]]'s hands. "The loosest part of the grip should be on the smallest finger. Strike with the forearms, not the shoulders."\\
[20:48] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "If wish to spar...I can be of assitance. I had to learn this as well."\\
[20:49] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "Thanks.  I may tak you up on that.  For now though..." she puts it in her scabbard belted to her waist.  "i think it's safest there." she gives a small chuckle.\\
[20:50] * [[character:Khophus]] smiles and nods.\\
[20:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Best to talk things out first."\\
[20:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Where is everyone else, and were we to meet?"\\
[20:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (brb)\\
[20:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "No idea"\\
[20:51] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] continues to look around, but doesn't find anything that stands out to him.\\
[20:52] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] strokes his pet mouse as he wanders the stalls and shops/\\
[20:55] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] wanders around and is drawn to a ring, he looks it over.\\
[20:56] * [[character:Khophus]] shrugs. "Want to start, then? There's a training field not that far. Plenty of room."\\
[20:56] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "You know Runty, you're the only thing that's cared about me in this city, perhaps you should get this mark, as you are probably the most important thing to me."\\
[20:56] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Theriand]] you stare at the rusty, iron ring that fell off come type of pot probably.\\
[20:57] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] places the mark on the mouse to see what happens.\\
[20:57] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] shrugs "i suppose we can."\\
[20:58] * [[character:Khophus]] takes her to an open field (someone queue up the "Dexter" theme for me...)\\
[20:58] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] puts his mark on it for laughs, not sure what else to do\\
[20:58] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] follows\\
[20:59] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Therian� the piece of iron flashes and transforms into a fancy ring.\\
[21:00] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] looks around before pocketing it, and follows after [[character:Miri]] and [[character:Khophus]]\\
[21:01] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (brb)\\
[21:01] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (In case it was missed...)\\
[21:01] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] places the mark on the mouse to see what happens.\\
[21:04] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Ash]] the mouse coughs up a furball and scampers away \\
[21:04] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You see a shimmer inside the furball.\\
[21:04] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (that furball can cure light wounds once a day -- get it!)\\
[21:04] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "What... no wait!"\\
[21:05] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Ash]] is a paladin, right?)\\
[21:05] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (cleric)\\
[21:05] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (I went Nature for the domain)\\
[21:05] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (ah, right)\\
[21:06] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (surprised you aren't putting your mark on a holy symbol :P)\\
[21:06] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (Like I know in character yet what I would need a holy symbol for, or even what god to pick.)\\
[21:07] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (back)\\
[21:07] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (you got me there)\\
[21:08] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "All right -- just remember to let the sword do the work."\\
[21:08] * [[character:Khophus]] hefts up his shield.\\
[21:08] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] looks at the fur ball, and holds back a tear.\\
[21:08] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Hit my shield."\\
[21:09] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] lifts the sword up and then swings it at [[character:Khophus]]'s shield, missing it entierly. "ugg this thing is heavy."\\
[21:09] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (I said to RP that you feel �drawn� to an object)\\
[21:10] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (yup, and that's why I picked my starting mouse pet.  Fits with the nature theme.)\\
[21:10] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (nature theme?)\\
[21:10] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "You'll get used to it in time. Try again."\\
[21:11] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Swing with the forearms, not the shoulders."\\
[21:11] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] points to her arms "and which part is the forearms?"\\
[21:11] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Khophus]] as [[character:Miri]] moves with the sword, she shocks herself with her agility wielding it.\\
[21:11] * [[character:Khophus]] kneels down and taps her forearms. "These."\\
[21:11] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (Powers from a nature creature (with pixies), I picked nature as my domain, and had a pet mouse as an urchin... nature theme)\\
[21:12] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (got it)\\
[21:12] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] nods and goes to hit his shield again, getting in a rther ok hit. She blinks and looks at the sword. "that was weird"\\
[21:13] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "See -- you'll be standing on a mountain of your enemies' skulls in no time."\\
[21:13] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] wrinkles her nose. "that sounds gross."\\
[21:14] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] looks at the tiny hairball.\\
[21:14] * [[character:Khophus]] shrugs. "My instructor fancied that."\\
[21:14] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Anyway -- now on to defense. The best defense is not to be there when they try to hit."\\
[21:15] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] nods "and yet we advance towards them anyway?"\\
[21:17] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "No -- we get ourselves into a position to strike. Swing at me."\\
[21:18] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] nods and huffs out a breath before moving to attack at [[character:Khophus]].\\
[21:18] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] tucks the furball away for now, and goes to buy a few things.\\
[21:18] * [[character:Khophus]] sets up in a defensive stance, waiting for the downward arc\\
[21:19] * [[character:Khophus]] steps aside, resting the flat of the blade on the back of [[character:Miri]]'s neck.\\
[21:20] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] arches her back. "Are you supposed to feel angry when you do this?"\\
[21:20] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Yes. It means you're still alive."\\
[21:21] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "Well, I guess I'm doing that right then at least."  chuckles.\\
[21:21] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "You're alive, you're angry. Practically a constable."\\
[21:22] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] chuckles "thanks khophus."\\
[21:22] * [[character:Khophus]] grins\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Let's work on that first strike." He strikes his shield with his sword.\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Ash]] as you lift the furball, a ring falls out.\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Use hte forearms so you can recover."\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (ewwwww)\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "recover?"\\
[21:23] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You each, finished equiping, make your way out of town, towards the magical dome south of town.\\
[21:24] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "What is this?"\\
[21:24] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] looks at the ring curiously.\\
[21:24] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Put yourself into a stance to make another strike."\\
[21:24] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] nods "looks like we need to be heading out though." she puts her sword away and nods towards the others.\\
[21:24] * [[character:Khophus]] strikes, then skips back with his shield raised.\\
[21:25] * [[character:Khophus]] nods, sheathes his own sword and follows along.\\
[21:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "You are doing very well. Have confidence."\\
[21:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (in my head, I hear Tiberius saying this)\\
[21:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "I'm sure it will come in time."  she falls into step with theo thers as they make their way out of town.\\
[21:26] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (afk� make your way to the dome on your own)\\
[21:26] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "On the bright note, you're not getting struck with wooden rods for failing."\\
[21:26] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] laughs "that is definately a bright note."\\
[21:27] * [[character:Khophus]] nods. "Father was hard, but fair."\\
[21:27] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "you are a soldier, you have to be prepared."\\
[21:28] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "True, this is what I was born into. You should be in a tavern, playing for coins."\\
[21:29] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (brb -- water run)\\
[21:29] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "To be honest, I didn't even know i could sing really.  I mean i always liked to but never for anybody, and then the other day....I don't know it was weird.  Anything weird happen to any of you lately?"\\
[21:31] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (are y�all gonna rp this conversation all night ?  :)  )\\
[21:32] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (  /me waits for game to continue once you all decide to go to the magic dome )\\
[21:32] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] heads to the magic dome\\
[21:32] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (we're walking to the dome, and your butt was afk anyway :P)\\
[21:32] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] joins up with the group after getting himself a club, some ringmail, and a backpack.\\
[21:33] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> As you approach the familiar area, you see one another nearing the dome, as you find it just as it was yesterday.\\
[21:33] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> As you enter the dome, once again you tingle all over.\\
[21:34] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Once again, you see a large space inside� Neoma Zyr Bolithyl sits atop a wooden block.\\
[21:34] * [[character:Khophus]] shivers once stepping through the dome.\\
[21:34] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> She smiles. �You have come.�\\
[21:34] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �Tell me� what have you discovered about yourselves.?�\\
[21:34] * [[character:Khophus]] bows\\
[21:35] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] curtsies "apperantly i like sharp shiny objects"\\
[21:35] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "That I'm ready for an adventure."\\
[21:35] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> I seem to know how to properly use armor now, and have an affinity towards animals.\\
[21:35] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "One can be a gentle instructor."\\
[21:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �You are set on paths of skill and feats� I can again assist in time� but your own experience and honed skill will serve you as well as you engage in this quest.�\\
[21:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �Are you ready, then, to depart?�\\
[21:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> She stands and paces.\\
[21:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Yes."\\
[21:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "Indeed"\\
[21:40] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "yes"\\
[21:41] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "I think so."\\
[21:41] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �As I said, a twisted and evil presence that belongs not to your world has made a home in an abandoned castle a day�s journey south of here.�\\
[21:44] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] thinks on this castle\\
[21:44] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "and so we just go there and destroy it?"\\
[21:44] * [[character:Khophus]] tries to remember anything about an abandoned castle close to here.\\
[21:45] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �Before you make your way to the castle� it would serve our endeavor first to examine the kind of presence, the type of evil. Start with what is killing these domesticated flocks."\\
[21:46] * [[character:Khophus]] bows.\\
[21:46] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �So� find one of the farms that has lost its flock� discover what has killed it off. Bring a source of the problem to me to examine.�\\
[21:48] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma nods to you.\\
[21:48] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "Alright"\\
[21:49] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Shouldn't the town authorities already have done that?'\\
[21:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Alive, I assume?"\\
[21:52] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �If there is a humanoid or creature� I can examine it dead or alive."\\
[21:54] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "As you wish."\\
[21:54] * [[character:Khophus]] bows again and takes a step back to leave.\\
[21:54] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] heads out as well.\\
[21:55] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] departs as well.\\
[21:55] * [[character:Khophus]] turns on his heels and leaves.\\
[21:56] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] pulls the ring out and looks at it, "So I put that mark on a rusty ring, and it turned into this... can you tell if its anything special?"\\
[21:57] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma smiles as she looks at it, �Indeed, it is quite special. Wear it and it will help keep you safe.�\\
[21:58] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "Thanks," he puts it on. (hopefully it makes me not-squishy)\\
[21:58] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (Ring of Eternal Squishiness)\\
[21:58] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (Ring of Mouse Vomit -- can vomit/summon 1d20 rats)\\
[21:59] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (Oooh, I can make a swarm of mice babies!)\\
[21:59] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] pauses.\\
[21:59] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "What does this ring do?"\\
[21:59] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (At least he won't go hungry)\\
[22:00] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] holds up a non-descript ring.\\
[22:02] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (brb)\\
[22:04] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (brb)\\
[22:06] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (bak)\\
[22:07] * [[character:Khophus]] steps out of the dome and waits for everyone else.\\
[22:09] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (sorry� wife is sick)\\
[22:09] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (hey, if we need to call it an early night we can, sick wife == priority)\\
[22:10] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Neoma: �I do not know, young [[character:Ash]] REturn with it, and if you haven�t seen by then, we will find out."\\
[22:10] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] nods.\\
[22:11] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (back)\\
[22:12] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (where do you head now?)\\
[22:12] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (rather, how are you going to learn where to find a farm affected?)\\
[22:13] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] pulls out his map of the city and looks to see if there are outlying farms on it.\\
[22:13] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (How many farms were affected in the area?)\\
[22:13] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (how would you know� you�ve possibly heard of one, if you wish)\\
[22:13] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You all know that there are dozens of farms spread all around.\\
[22:14] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (actually, myself or [[character:Khophus]] may have heard, both being with the constables, me more so being a scout)\\
[22:14] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> They are all to the north and south and east (the sand dunes and then sea is to the west)\\
[22:14] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (you haven't)\\
[22:14] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (you were an underling� barely on payroll, remember?)\\
[22:15] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (you were not in briefings on security)\\
[22:15] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (was I?)\\
[22:19] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (repeating my question:)\\
[22:19] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]: (where do you head now?)\\
[22:19] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [10:11pm] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]: (rather, how are you going to learn where to find a farm affected?)\\
[22:20] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (repeating my question: would I be in any security briefings?)\\
[22:21] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> (no, khophus)\\
[22:21] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Let's start with the outlying farms and then move inland.  If this castle is to the south, then the southern most farms makes the most logical sense as a starting point.\\
[22:22] * [[character:Khophus]] stops and looks at the sun, then in the directions of the camp.\\
[22:22] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Good idea. Also, might want to be wary of the east. If I were raiding something, I would hit the east as well."\\
[22:23] * [[character:Khophus]] turns to the south and starts to walk.\\
[22:24] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You spend a half hour wandering and find two workers in a field of a farm.\\
[22:24] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] follows after quietly\\
[22:24] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]] follows as well.\\
[22:25] * [[character:Khophus]] apporaches the workers.\\
[22:25] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Hello!"\\
[22:26] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> ("Immigracion! Correr!")\\
[22:26] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> ("Border Patrol!")\\
[22:29] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The stop pushing the ox and look on, waving abruptly.\\
[22:29] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "I have a question -- have any of your crops or livestock been attacked recently?"\\
[22:30] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Or do you know of anybody who has had their livestock or crops go missing?"\\
[22:33] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You are directed to a farm 10 acres east� Farmer Hiles.\\
[22:35] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Thank you for your time, sirs."\\
[22:35] * [[character:Khophus]] looks east.\\
[22:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Perhaps we should have gotten horses?"\\
[22:37] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> "can any of us afford horses?"\\
[22:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "I can't, but 10 acres is an easy walk."\\
[22:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Walk it is."\\
[22:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (It's roughly like 3 blocks down a city street.)\\
[22:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (Or less)\\
[22:38] * Retrieving #grovewood modes...\\
[22:38] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (or 3 football fields :P)\\
[22:39] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (really?)\\
[22:39] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (my god, I'm more out of shape than I thought...)\\
[22:39] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> After half an hour, you come to the farm identified to you with the silver water tank.\\
[22:39] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You see a farm house on the lot.\\
[22:39] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (a football field is about 1.32 acres in size.)\\
[22:41] * [[character:Khophus]] approaches it as friendly as a brass dragonborn can look...\\
[22:42] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> You see no signs of life on the porch of the farmhouse.\\
[22:43] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> (Well, I would be a little concerned if a chair waved at me...)\\
[22:44] * [[character:Khophus]] approaches the front door and knocks.\\
[22:44] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] follows [[character:Khophus]] and stands back off the porch as he knocks\\
[22:44] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] hangs back.\\
[22:44] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Farmer Hiles? This is [[character:Khophus]] of the constabulary. Are you available?"\\
[22:45] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> After some time� the door creaks open.\\
[22:46] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> A tired old man answers, �Whaddya want?�\\
[22:47] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Good afternoon, sir. We've heard some reports of livestock being taken. Mind if we ask a few questions?"\\
[22:49] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old farmer: �What�s to tell. I�m ruint.�\\
[22:49] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Sir?"\\
[22:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Could you elaborate?"\\
[22:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old farmer: �Predators like I never heard of. No wolf. Something unnatural. Killed all my sheep. All my cattle few days later."\\
[22:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Can you show us where on the field?"\\
[22:50] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old farmer: �Same happened to Sterny Genny.   Gafin Macgullet, too.�\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old farmer: �in the fields behind the house. Got nothing left."\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Mind if we look around, sir?"\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old farmer points off to his right, ��Cept them two sorry goats.�\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (Hey!)\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> Old Farmer: �Go ahead.�\\
[22:51] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Are there any tracks?"\\
[22:52] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> One of yo hears a goat sound.\\
[22:52] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> "Thank you, sir. We'll get to the bottom of this."\\
[22:52] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The Olf Farmer looks at you strangely, finding your voice of authority odd.\\
[22:53] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The goat baa sounds softer now.\\
[22:53] * [[character:Khophus]] bows and turns to walk around the shed.\\
[22:53] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] heads over to the goats.\\
[22:53] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]] follows after ash\\
[22:53] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> [[character:Ash]] as you look at the goats� you notice there�s only one goat.\\
[22:53] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> "Didn't you say there were two goats?"\\
[22:54] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> As you make a move that direction, the lone goat cries out as it falls (slams) to the ground, disappearing in the grass.\\
[22:54] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Khophus]]> (He's seeing double. All that corn squeezins)\\
[22:54] {{:campaigns:stota:action.png?nolink&25|*}} {{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]] runs towards where the goat was.\\
[22:54] <{{:campaigns:stota:playericon.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Theriand]]> "Well Hell.." *runs into the grass that devoured the goat*\\
[22:55] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> The goat baa comes softer now...\\
[22:55] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Miri]]> (graboids!)\\
[22:55] <{{:campaigns:stota:ooc.png?nolink&25|}}[[character:Ash]]> (Oh hell no!)\\
[22:55] <{{:campaigns:stota:dmicon-small.png?nolink&25|}}[[players:Tolman|DM_Tol]]> *** as this session of �Heroes of Azod� comes to a close ***