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[20:47] <@GWRD> Another day in the life of an adventurer. Saving maidens, slaying horrific beasts, fighting the armies of evil, wooing the crowd, brushing up on arcane lore, or feeling the effects of life over a brew with a mediocre minstrel with an untuned instrument.
[20:48] <Tindai_Edo> (wait, Rhona is here? thats right her instrument was only untuned after she finished beating Zanur with it… )
[20:48] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (but it can be quickly re-tuned)
[20:49] <@GWRD> That was about to all change for a group of strangers, as their existences get yanked from their routine lives to the unordinary.
[20:49] * Dragoon_Kevoyan stands straight in a mud and muck stained uniform. Hanging off his belt on one side is an ornate dagger, and on the other is a small leather box with a clasp. His slightly pointed ears point to mixed blood. Around his neck is a bloody scarf – at one point, it might have kept a lady fashionably warm, but now it sits wound tightly. In his eyes, there is an empty sort of look. It is
[20:49] * Dragoon_Kevoyan the gaze of man who doesn't want to close his eyes at night, for his guilt will whisper bloody things to him in the quiet.
[20:49] * Dragoon_Kevoyan takes a swallow of ale, wincing a little.
[20:49] <@GWRD> (And Harl just volunteered to go first)
[20:51] <@GWRD> Kevoyan you have had a bad feeling for the entire day. That thickness in your stomach that can only be described as trouble… really bad trouble.
[20:51] * Crichton is now known as Lux
[20:52] * @Tindai_Edo stands 5'11“ or thereabouts, clad is his blood red, and midnight black family armor of traditional Tian style. Two blades by his side, one a very ornate Katana, the other a plain looking Wakizashi, both clad in Blood Red sayas. His long black hair flows behind him, and his gentle hazel eyes look around, by his side, his trustee steed, Rhykir.
[20:52] * Dragoon_Kevoyan opens his mouth, something in his throat clicks dryly.
[20:53] <@GWRD> At first you thought the ale was to blame, but ale only makes things better usually. This is a worse feeling. The tavern though seems quiet, the usual crowd, and the city has not had problems for a while.
[20:53] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “I think…our barkeep is watering down the urine with ale.”
[20:53] <Tindai_Edo> ( visual: http://www.kitty-dragon.com/pf-char/Tindai.jpg )
[20:54] * Dragoon_Kevoyan looks to Tindai.
[20:54] <@GWRD> Somebody chuckles next to you, but your head starts to swim, and your vision starts to get distorted and fuzzy… but not the kind caused by ale or poison.
[20:54] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “So – oh…son of a cheap whore…“
[20:54] * Dragoon_Kevoyan stands up, trying to reach for his dagger.
[20:55] <@GWRD> You spot out of the corner of your eye, an oriental looking man standing in blood red armor… he wasn't there a moment ago, and is out of place.
[20:55] <@GWRD> You stand, reaching for your dagger, when you feel the world spin around you, and you fall… but don't hit the floor.
[20:55] <Garun_Degiron> (i am gonna wait until intros are called)
[20:55] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (coward)
[20:55] <Garun_Degiron> (hey i can smell a trap)
[20:55] <Ptolamir> (so we’re like summoning to some strange place?)
[20:56] <@GWRD> You black out as everything fades.
[20:56] <@GWRD> (Correct)
[20:56] <@GWRD> (Next character - Tindai)
[20:56] <Tindai_Edo> (heheh)
[20:57] <@GWRD> (I was going to just blanket you all at once, but I felt inspired by my first victim)
[20:57] <Lux> ( hahaha )
[20:57] * Garun_Degiron sits in a corner, Weary looking middle aged Dwarf, Hair almost completely gray prematurely as well as his posture seem to indicate a hard life.
[20:57] <Garun_Degiron> The hair is pulled together with a leather strap but looks unruly.
[20:57] <Garun_Degiron> Unlike many other dwarves his is cleanly shaven on the left side of his face while there is a large scar running the length of it on the right.
[20:57] <Garun_Degiron> The Armor shows signs of many battles but his battle axes are very sharp and he keeps them that way at any chance he gets.
[20:58] <Tindai_Edo> (Holding for direction lol)
[20:58] <@GWRD> Tindai you stand by a stream, after a long day's travel. Rhykir drinks from the stream, making loud lapping noises with his tounge.
[20:59] <@GWRD> The road was tough this day, but victory against an oni was yours to be had.
[20:59] * @Tindai_Edo brushes Rhykir while his steed drinks
[21:00] <@GWRD> His dying words however still stick with you. “He will soon claim you and bring you to his land.” You're not sure what that meant, but it's left you with an uneasy feeling since.
[21:01] <@GWRD> Rhykir's ears prick up and his attention turns off to the side, as the sky begins to dramatically darken.
[21:01] * @Tindai_Edo shifts his attention to the darkening sky, as he grips Rhykir's reigns with one hand, a blade with the other
[21:03] <@GWRD> A crackle of lightning dances across the clear sky, and for a brief moment you catch the outline of a dwarf with half a beard, a definite foreigner to these lands. The air starts to thicken, taking on an almost sulfuric quality to it, and you feel a sharp pain in your gut, like a shotel jabbing you.
[21:04] * @Tindai_Edo growls with the pain
[21:05] <Garun_Degiron> (that sulfur smell… i swear it wasnt me)
[21:05] <@GWRD> You turn, and a sense of virtego comes over you, as you slip into the stream, hitting your head on a rock. You see Rhykir fall to his side, as the world goes black for you.
[21:06] <@GWRD> (Garun's turn)
[21:06] * Garun_Degiron looks up trying to find the source of the growl
[21:07] <@GWRD> You've felt the creature stalking you for hours now, keeping to the shadows, making nary a peep, but always there.
[21:08] <@GWRD> Its growl was the first time it actually made any noise, an unearthly noise, almost fiendish in nature.
[21:09] * Garun_Degiron shivers and grips his weapon more tightly while still looking for the creature
[21:12] <@GWRD> You feel the air swoosh behind you as something darts by, though you hear another growl ahead. This one however is more throaty and gutteral, like a hobgoblin or orc's growl.
[21:12] <Garun_Degiron> “Asara maybe i will see you again soon”
[21:13] * Garun_Degiron yells “I am here! Come and take me if you dare!
[21:13] <@GWRD> As you utter Asara's name, you feel a bit of a feeling of ease, but only briefly, as you spot what appears to be a 1/2 orc briefly ahead of you.
[21:14] <@GWRD> You call out to the creature stalking you, posing a challenge to it, and it responds as the glimpse of the 1/2 orc distracts you briefly.
[21:15] <@GWRD> You feel the creature pounce on you from the back, pushing you to the ground with strong clawed paws.
[21:16] <@GWRD> Everything starts to get darker than your darkvision can handle, as it presses you into the ground, panic starts to take hold, as you feel the earth soften beneath you.
[21:16] * Garun_Degiron tries to regain footing while Asaras face flashes before his minds eye
[21:17] <Garun_Degiron> “I am coming”
[21:17] <@GWRD> The creature pushes you deeper into the earth, until you can't even breathe anymore. You black out, as “I am coming” escapes your lips.
[21:17] <@GWRD> (Lux)
[21:18] <Garun_Degiron> (wow that was intense, cant wait till they make a movie)
[21:19] <@GWRD> Crugle slaps you hardily on the back as a sense of accomplishment washes over you for a job well done.
[21:20] * +Lux clashes the hilt of his bastard sword on his shield before raising the blade high above his head with a yell. Victory was hit
[21:21] <@GWRD> The spoils though is what made it the best. Furs, gold, jewels, and treasures for all.
[21:22] <@GWRD> Your cut, a small jewelry box secured by a small lock, with a weight suggesting many baubles inside.
[21:25] <@GWRD> Crugle turns to you “So are you going to open it?”
[21:26] * +Lux was a little hesitant at first. “You remember the last time we found one of these.” He grinned a toothy grin as there was a patch on his neck that was a lighter brown than the rest of his face. With a laugh he opened the box.
[21:27] <@GWRD> You break the lock off with your bare hands and open the cover. A cloud of volcanic ash blows forth out of the container, choking you with its fine particles.
[21:28] <@GWRD> A few pieces of obsidian fall out, as you gasp for air.
[21:29] * +Lux lets out several gutteral coughs, the kind that make you think they are trying to cough up a lung. But that's the norm for someone as big as him “What in the Hell!” he tries to get out but likely doesnt
[21:29] <@GWRD> Your eyes water as you choke and gasp. The air becomes significantly hotter, as a red glowing river takes over the landscape.
[21:30] * +Lux a string of obsenities Litter the air in Orcish
[21:32] <@GWRD> As your group tries to assist you, you spot a lone elf, wandering the rivers of fire, bending down to pick up a few of the black shards of obsidian, as the world starts to go black.
[21:33] <@GWRD> (Ptolamir)
[21:34] * @Ptolamir wanders over the craggled terrain.
[21:35] <@GWRD> The volcanic lands where you've learned a fire elemental could be summoned with greater ease has been harsh. The climate is definitely not like the cool shades of the trees of the forest, as you move from one craggled rock to the next.
[21:37] <@GWRD> A river of molten volcanic rock flows nearby, as you lean down to pick up a few piece of volcanic rock, called obsidian, which should make good materials for the summoning spell.
[21:38] <@GWRD> The rocks on the ground begins to tremble a bit, as you realize something is definitely wrong.
[21:40] * @Ptolamir attempts to brace himself.
[21:40] <@GWRD> You feel the earth tremble a bit more as you brace yourself. The river of molten lava nearby gushes a bit at the source.
[21:41] <@GWRD> The ground shakes some more, and the air hisses a bit as volcanic gasses slip from the earth.
[21:44] <@GWRD> You attempt to flee, but start to feel light headed. You feel the urge to stop and steady yourself, and start hallucinating that you are in a seedy run down human bar.
[21:45] <@GWRD> You see a man who's had too many cups of the cheap swill stinking up the air, stagger out of his seat and start swinging a dagger around at some unseen foe.
[21:46] * @Ptolamir shakes his head.
[21:46] <@GWRD> About the time he hits the ground, you too hit the ground as you try to shake the dellusion from your mind, and the world goes black.
[21:47] <@GWRD> (Everybody)
[21:47] <Lux> ( do the hussle? )
[21:47] <Tindai_Edo> (*does the truffleshuffle*)
[21:47] <Garun_Degiron> ( i am taking a dirt nap)
[21:47] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (I'm not dead)
[21:48] <@GWRD> You all awaken in a rough hewn clearing carved out of the side of the rock face is home of a crafted circle of silver with a 7 pointed star created from cold iron in the center of it. 7 braziers rest at each point of the star, marked with various pictographs and magical glyphs.
[21:48] <@GWRD> The air itself has the faint scent of sulfur and cloves, and has an earthy and salty taste to it. The ground itself appears dusty and untrampled on for many decades, with the exception of one pair of fossilized hoof tracks that appears to have come and gone from this place long ago
[21:48] <@GWRD> (Each of you see the person you spotted before you blacked out)
[21:49] * @Tindai_Edo growls some more as he gets to his feet and checks on his steed
[21:49] * Dragoon_Kevoyan recovers to his feet.
[21:49] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Where am I?”
[21:49] * Garun_Degiron tries to get to his feet and shake the cobwebs from his head “Asara, where are you?”
[21:50] <Garun_Degiron> (you said we see the person we saw as we were passing out? is Lux an orc?)
[21:50] * @Tindai_Edo draws his blades once he hears the others speak, “Who are you?! Did the Emperor send you!?”
[21:50] * +Lux narows eyes at the elf for a moment before looking around at the others and actually growls like the half-orc he is before standing to a full 6'4” in height. “Never trusting a box again”
[21:50] <Lux> ( half-orc but yes )
[21:51] * @Ptolamir looks up from the ground
[21:51] * Garun_Degiron focuses his attention on Lux and grips his axe while looking suspiciously at the others
[21:53] <Garun_Degiron> “Am i dead?”
[21:54] * +Lux leans down to grasp his bastard sword in one hand and lifts it from the ground as he looks around at the others. His shield was black in color with a white baslisk shaped head painted on the front, shield still strapped to his arm . “Maybe you are,..but I'm not.” He growled out through his teeth
[21:54] * @Tindai_Edo points both is blades at the Dwarf, “I asked you a question!”
[21:54] * @Ptolamir gets to his feet, wand in hand.
[21:54] <Lux> “And what Emperor are you talking about shrimp?”
[21:54] * Dragoon_Kevoyan sheathes the dagger and gets his musket ready.
[21:54] <Tindai_Edo> “Empreror of the Xenui Empire, from the lands of Tian”
[21:55] <Garun_Degiron> “I dont know any Emperors and dont point those knives at me”
[21:55] * @Ptolamir backs up and points his wand at the biggest character.
[21:55] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Let's all take a deep breath and take stock on what's what? Agreed?”
[21:55] * @Tindai_Edo backs away and returns his blades to their sayas, and making sure Rhykir is ok.
[21:56] * +Lux was going to nod and then the elf he saw before things went black pointed a wand at him. “Think real hard on that elfie. If you miss or dont kill me you'd better pray your faster than I”
[21:56] * Garun_Degiron relaxes his grip on the axe but still looks suspiciously at the others
[21:56] * @Ptolamir looks at Dragoon and slowly lowers his wand
[21:56] <Lux> ( do i need to roll an intimidate check? )
[21:56] <@GWRD> Rhykir seems to be ok, and awakens.
[21:57] <@GWRD> (If you want to)
[21:57] * @Tindai_Edo gives his long time companion a hearty pat.
[21:57] <Lux> ( nah doesnt look like i need to )
[21:57] <Tindai_Edo> “I don't know what is going on here. . . Something brought us here…“
[21:58] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Agreed.”
[21:58] <Tindai_Edo> “I was at a river, resting and letting Rhykir here have a drink, when next the skies went dark, and the world followed suite, only to awaken here…“
[21:58] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “I was in a tavern when I passed out…I ended up here.”
[21:58] * +Lux nods lightly and sheaths his sword in the scabard at his side, shield still attached. “Last i saw I was with ym company, we'd just won and were splitting of the spoils. Opened a box and here I am….”
[21:58] * Garun_Degiron shakes his head and straps the axe to his back then looks around
[21:58] * +Lux he motioned ot the Elf. “And I saw you,..collected black rocks by a lava stream……..”
[21:59] <Garun_Degiron> “I was hunting a creature….or maybe it was hunting me. It jumped me from behind and then i came to waking up here”
[21:59] * @Ptolamir looks at each in turn.
[21:59] * @Ptolamir is an ash colored elf, usually wearing a hood. His outer garment is tight-fitting and dark slate. His under shirt is red. On his right hand and arm and the right side of his neck are horrible scars from a fire accident.
[22:00] * Shaddow is now known as Shad`afk
[22:01] * @Tindai_Edo shakes his head, “Forgive me, I have been rude. My name Tindai of the Edo Family, former Samurai of the Xenui Empire.”
[22:02] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> Dragoon Kevoyan.”
[22:02] <Lux> Lux of The White Baslisk company.”
[22:02] * Garun_Degiron nods and grunts ” You can call me Garun Degiron adventurer and treasure finder”
[22:03] * Dragoon_Kevoyan slings his musket back over his shoulder, adjusting his power box.
[22:04] * Dragoon_Kevoyan looks over and sees the other horse.
[22:04] * Dragoon_Kevoyan makes a rusty clicking sound.
[22:04] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Striga?”
[22:04] <@GWRD> Your horse approaches.
[22:04] * Dragoon_Kevoyan smiles and walks over to it.
[22:04] * @Tindai_Edo straightens out Rhykirs saddle and bags
[22:04] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “There you are, old man.”
[22:05] <@GWRD> 7Striga nuzzles you.
[22:05] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Let's see what we can see, ja?”
[22:06] * Garun_Degiron looks over the stonework trying to find out how long ago it was created and by whom
[22:06] <Tindai_Edo> “Looks like we may be in another battle in a strange land my friend, should have gotten you that barding,” he gently pats Rhykir before he mounts.
[22:07] <@GWRD> The stonework looks ancient, even by dwarven standards, and is of no make you are familiar with.
[22:08] <Garun_Degiron> “This is a very old place”
[22:08] * Dragoon_Kevoyan double checks everything on Striga.
[22:08] * +Lux takes a looka roudn himself, mostly focusing on the 7 pointed star below where they were standing and takes a knee. “Yes,…there is a perminate hoof print over there.” he makes a motion to that mark in the floor
[22:09] <@GWRD> Everything you find is where you left it, and is unharmed by your ordeal.
[22:09] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Something wants us here, otherwise why would he kh*UCKHACUKCAHK*
[22:09] <@GWRD> The 7 pointed star looks sinister and is some obvious magical circle. Perhaps it is what brought you here?
[22:10] * Dragoon_Kevoyan turns his head as he coughs.
[22:10] * Dragoon_Kevoyan staggers to his horse and takes out a waterskin. He takes several deep gulps.
[22:11] * Dragoon_Kevoyan gasps and takes a smaller sip.
[22:11] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Sum…ahem…someone else should do the talking for the time being.”
[22:11] <@GWRD> Lux the hoof print is quite large, larger than any horse.
[22:12] * +Lux takes a second look at the hoof print and placed his orcish hand over to to see hiw far it stretched from palm to middle finger tip
[22:13] <@GWRD> The hoof print is easily wider than your hand.
[22:14] * @Ptolamir walks up beside.
[22:14] <Lux> “So,..that hoof print,..is larger than my hand….thats a big thing.” he stood up now and looked around to see if there were more hoof prints like that, like in a path?
[22:15] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (If I have survival, can I track?)
[22:15] <@GWRD> It appears the hoof prints lead down a path carved between two cliff faces.
[22:15] <@GWRD> (No need to track)
[22:15] <Tindai_Edo> (how wide of a path?)
[22:15] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (okay)
[22:16] <@GWRD> The patch carved out of the rock, appears wide enough to fit a large wagon or carriage down.
[22:16] <Garun_Degiron> (is this the only path out of this clearing?)
[22:17] <@GWRD> (Yes)
[22:17] <Tindai_Edo> “Shall we?” he urges Rhykir slowly along the path.
[22:17] <Garun_Degiron> “Does anyone know if this place holds any magic?”
[22:17] * Dragoon_Kevoyan mounts Striga.
[22:18] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Come on, old man. Time to earn our pay.”
[22:18] * @Ptolamir looks around, still skiddish.
[22:18] * +Lux ignored that question for right now, he was going to look around and take a judge of this place with a Dungeoneering Check
[22:18] <Ptolamir> “Well, it was some form of magic that brought us each here, it seems.
[22:18] * Dragoon_Kevoyan fixes his bayonet on the barrel of his musket.
[22:18] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (brb)
[22:19] <Garun_Degiron> “Well it looks like we are first visitors in a long time”
[22:19] <@GWRD> (Roll dungeoneering if you like)
[22:20] <Lux> ( the command escapes me lol )
[22:20] <@GWRD> (1d20+skill)
[22:20] <Lux> 1d20+4 Dungeoneering
[22:20] <Tindai_Edo> (1d20+mod lol)
[22:20] <TolBot> Lux's 1d20(4)+4 'Dungeoneering']: 8
[22:21] <@GWRD> The rock appears to have been cut, and the area looks like it was carved out of a mountain or a cliff, rather than naturally occuring. Past that you don't really get a feel for anything else.
[22:22] * @Tindai_Edo takes in the scenery as he walks by, trying to get a feel for where they're at
[22:23] <Garun_Degiron> (bah i forgot to equip the stuff i bought and now its not showing up in my char sheet)
[22:23] * Dragoon_Kevoyan rides with the reins in one hand and his musket in the other.
[22:23] <@GWRD> As you travel down the path, you feel like you are ants in a crack between 2 great titans of rock.
[22:23] <Tindai_Edo> (on PCGen?)
[22:23] * +Lux grumbled as he didnt get much out of the stone work, maybe his head was still scrambled from the,..whatever it was. He drew his bastard sword before walking on. he was in a strange place with odd people. If there was an attack he wanted to meet that fate with weapon drawn.
[22:23] <Garun_Degiron> (yea)
[22:24] <Tindai_Edo> (Inventory → Equipment tab)
[22:24] <@GWRD> There is little to see, but carved rock face.
[22:24] <Garun_Degiron> (yeah i equiped armor and weapon but horse and backup weapon i didnt equip)
[22:25] * Garun_Degiron follows with his hand on the axe grip
[22:27] * @Tindai_Edo continues down the path keeping an eye out for any trouble
[22:27] <Tindai_Edo> 1d20+2 perception
[22:27] <TolBot> Tindai_Edo's 1d20(7)+2 'perception']: 9
[22:27] * Dragoon_Kevoyan guides Striga with his legs.
[22:27] * Shad`afk is now known as Shaddow
[22:27] <@GWRD> After what feels like forever, but actually is closer to 10 minutes, you come to another clearing. This clearing however has 3 paths that diverge from it. A campsite rests near the middle of the clearing, offset from the 3 additional paths a bit. An old looking elven man with greasy hair sits by the campfire poking it with a stick.
[22:28] <@GWRD> He lets escape a wiry smile as he sees you approach, and seems excited by the new arrivals.
[22:29] <@GWRD> “The veil has weakened and he has chosen new travelers I see.”
[22:29] * @Ptolamir follows along.
[22:29] <Garun_Degiron> “You seem to know what is going on here?”
[22:29] * @Ptolamir peaks up.
[22:29] <Tindai_Edo> “Viel? Where are we.”
[22:29] * +Lux makes a glance at the others before striding forward, perhaps getting ahead of everyone, and walking forwards teh elf man. “No riddles and speak planly.”
[22:29] <@GWRD> “He smirks in Lux's direction.”
[22:30] <@GWRD> “Yes yes, to the point is the easiest way, is it not.”
[22:30] <Garun_Degiron> “quickest too”
[22:30] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “If you know anything, please share it now.”
[22:31] * @Tindai_Edo brings Rhykir to a halt, and dismounts.
[22:31] * +Lux wanted to add to Garun's words 'quickest way not to find yourself gutted' but didnt. His scowl might has spoken it for him though.
[22:32] <@GWRD> “You are in his land now, and if you should want to leave, you will have to acquire the power to do so. You saw the 7 posted star did you not?”
[22:32] <Tindai_Edo> “His land, perhaps this is the one the Oni mentioned.”
[22:32] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “How do we aquire this power?”
[22:33] <Garun_Degiron> “And who is “he”?”
[22:33] <@GWRD> “He grins as Kevoyan asks about the power.”
[22:34] <@GWRD> “He is the one whose land we are trapped in. I know not his name, as it was never made known to me when I arrived here many centuries ago.”
[22:34] * @Ptolamir points his wand at elven man.
[22:34] <@GWRD> “But if you want to leave, you have to defeat the champions of this land who hold the keys to that 7 pointed star.”
[22:35] <@GWRD> “His eyes warily turn towards Ptolamir.
[22:36] <@GWRD> “How many people have threatened me, since they have arrived, I've lost count, but I'd advise you to reconsider and think carefully before you act. I am still here after all.”
[22:36] * @Tindai_Edo ponders for a moment, “This power, will it be ours to keep, even after we leave this place.”
[22:37] * @Ptolamir nods.
[22:37] <Garun_Degiron> (could i do sense motive on this guy?)
[22:37] <@GWRD> (yes)
[22:37] <@GWRD> “There is a shred of thought on the elven man's face for a moment.
[22:37] <Garun_Degiron> 1d20+5 (including that thing you gave me)
[22:37] <TolBot> Garun_Degiron's 1d20(2)+5 '(including that thing you gave me)']: 7
[22:38] <@GWRD> “I suppose it would be, assuming you are capable of leaving.”
[22:38] <Tindai_Edo> “I could use all the power I can get, to settle a life debt owed.”
[22:38] <@GWRD> (You believe he is being honest with you thus far.)
[22:38] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (Shoot him anyways)
[22:39] <Tindai_Edo> “May we share your camp for the day, and start our journey on the morrow?”
[22:39] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Do you know of anyone else who has left here?”
[22:40] * +Lux looked at the old elf to see just how much of this was the truth. (Sense Motive Check coming up)
[22:40] <Lux> 1d20+1 Sense Motive
[22:40] <@GWRD> “I know of nobody who has ever defeated more than one guardian.”
[22:40] <TolBot> Lux's 1d20(6)+1 'Sense Motive']: 7
[22:40] * @Ptolamir lowers his wand.
[22:40] <Ptolamir> “A Guardian?”
[22:40] <@GWRD> “And there are 7 in all.”
[22:40] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “What do you know of these guardians?”
[22:41] <Garun_Degiron> (did anyone roll anything above a 10 today)
[22:41] <Tindai_Edo> 1d20 sense motive (just because…)
[22:41] <TolBot> Tindai_Edo's 1d20(9) 'sense motive (just because…)']: 9
[22:41] <Lux> ( not yet it seems lol )
[22:41] <Tindai_Edo> (… I want PK lol)
[22:41] <@GWRD> “I know much, for I have been here a long time, and seen many try to leave. You've noticed the 3 paths aside from the one you just traveled did you not?”
[22:42] <Garun_Degiron> “aye”
[22:42] * @Ptolamir looks back at the paths.
[22:42] * Dragoon_Kevoyan keeps his eyes on the guide.
[22:44] <@GWRD> “Each path leads to a different domain. Down this path lies a lonely volcanic mountain, where ferious kobolds pay hommage to a dragon of the underworld.
[22:45] <Garun_Degiron> “How come you didnt leave this place yet od do you like it here that much?”
[22:45] <@GWRD> The second path leads to a township that formed up around an ancient tower. Little is known about the maiden who lives in the tower, but the people of the town have succumbed to their baser desires.
[22:46] * Dragoon_Kevoyan arches an eyebrow at the mention of the village.
[22:46] <Tindai_Edo> (so, path 2 leads to ancient rome.. gotcha)
[22:46] <@GWRD> “I am old and patient. It is the elven way to wait for the right moment to act, and that time has not come.”
[22:46] * +Lux gave a huffed growl while he took in this situation right now. “Wrong question.” pause “You've been here a while. Did those you were summoned with you die?”
[22:47] <Lux> “or maybe they left you?”
[22:47] <@GWRD> “The third path leads to a church that rose up around a plentiful grove. It is besieged by the guardian of the woods who surrounds the compound.”
[22:47] <@GWRD> “Does it really matter why I camp here, if I am freely giving you aid?”
[22:48] <Tindai_Edo> (rough time of day?)
[22:49] <@GWRD> (Hard to say as the sky looks gray, but it feels like mid-day)
[22:49] <@GWRD> He continues, brushing aside Lux's questions.
[22:50] <Tindai_Edo> “My guess is that his master put him here to be a guide and to wait for a group powerful enough to return to act as a final challenge, atleast. . . Thats what my former Emperor would have done.”
[22:50] <Ptolamir> (ryu, you logging this?)
[22:50] <@GWRD> “I would recommend if you wish to explore, you avoid the kobold's lair, and try one of the other two paths first. Most who are over-confident in their abilities quickly meet their end to them.”
[22:50] <Tindai_Edo> (always)
[22:51] <@GWRD> “He laughs at Tindai's explaination.”
[22:52] <Tindai_Edo> “In the end it matters not why he is here now, we should rest, and get on our way on the morrow. Looks like we have seven challenges before us.”
[22:52] <Ptolamir> “I dont’ like any of this.”
[22:53] * Garun_Degiron looks at the elf and asks “Any recommendation on the order we should wisit those places in?”
[22:53] <Ptolamir> “WHY did it bring us here?”
[22:53] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “I would like to hit that church.”
[22:54] * +Lux nodded in agreement to teh Elf. “Nothing like that is done without reason.”
[22:55] <@GWRD> “It seeks to be free of this place would be my guess, or to toy with brave souls. Always are the travelers seasoned, never green. Perhaps he delights on dangling hope in front of them like a bone to a dog, but never in reach.”
[22:55] <@GWRD> He shrugs.
[22:55] <@GWRD> “At least that is what I think, at least.”
[22:56] <@GWRD> “As for where you should visit first, that is up to you. If you happen to befriend the church, they perhaps may supply you with divine favor, while you are likely to find wares and supplies in the town.
[22:57] <Tindai_Edo> “a source of supplies is always a good thing to have. . . ” (I have to go soon, need to get a few hours of sleep atleast)
[22:57] <@GWRD> “Also, should you need to trade goods, I carry a few items of use. I however do not give my belongings up for free.”
[22:57] <@GWRD> (Will be stopping in a moment.)
[22:58] <Tindai_Edo> (well I know why the elf is here now… Obligitory Check-point merchant)
[22:58] <@GWRD> (Any preference on where you would like to start, so I can be properly prepared for next week?)
[22:58] * +Lux gave a nod over to Tindai then to Garun “Rest, then hit the church unless someone has prefference on which to hit. Ether way a group is only as strong as their weakest member. So we treat this as a Company. We learn what we can of what each can do and hope this knowledge improves our odds since we'll be a team, like it or not.”
[22:59] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> (“Let's get this out of the way. Yes, I pried my wares from the hands of dead adventurers.”)
[22:59] <Lux> ( no prefernce here but think we'll hit the church unless another tosses another location. )
[22:59] <Tindai_Edo> “The church would be a point of healing and some basic supplies, it would be best to start there I would assume.”
[22:59] <Dragoon_Kevoyan> “Sounds good to me.”
[23:00] * Garun_Degiron shrugs
[23:02] <@GWRD> (It sounds like the church it is.)
[23:03] <@GWRD> You make camp for the evening, with plans on visiting the church in the morning, as this session comes to a close.