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Game Master Barvo Delancy

Chapter 3: The Armageddon Echo

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"I would say so, if the land is as dangerous as you say, that and limited resources would make receiving guests inconvenient. So you are from the Sklar-Quah, the Sun Clan?" he says as he tilts his head, brought on by her sudden aversion.


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Fiona shakes her head. "No, far from it. I hail from the Shriikirri-Quah--the Hawk Clan. Ours is a quah more renowned for hospitality and exceptional horse-riders."


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"Ah, my apologies then for making that assumption. Shriikirri. Shriikirri." he quickly says. "So do you like to ride?" he adds at the mention of horse-riders.


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Fiona chuckles sheepishly. "Actually... no. I couldn't ride a horse properly if my life depended on it. However, it's my understanding that there are certain primal rhythms that animals of all sorts will respond to, not just horses--I'm trying to learn them so I could perhaps tame them myself."

"We breed horses, train them, and on occasion trade them in Riddleport for goods. It's a bit of a sore point for some of the more closed-minded quahs, who see us as being too friendly with tshamek."


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"Well then I wish you the best in your pursuits." Keanu says with a smile. "Hmm, I can understand their reasoning, but as long as the horses are treated well it shouldn't be that bad."


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"Unfortunately..." The shoanti girl purses her lips. "...it's not really that simple."

"It's more a question of our culture possibly being threatened than an issue of trade."


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Keanu nods to the Shoanti. "That is what I suspected, your tribe's identity is important, all of it, its culture and history. I can see the outrage over giving it away piece by piece."


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Keanu's understanding gives Fiona pause for thought. "Well, it's also inspired me to see as much of other people's cultures as I can. If I truly wish to understand my role as thundercaller, it helps to understand how my own culture compares to outsiders."


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Keanu smiled back at the Thundercaller. He wanted to say something but he felt like he had said the word "noble" one too many times during this conversation. "Yes, that is also important. All cultures have something to offer, whether beauty or wisdom. Or warnings."


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Fiona nods in agreement. "Yes..."

"I fear I haven't made too much progress in that regard, so far. The only real piece of culture I've made any headway on learning is that of..." She blushes and looks away. "...well, Calistria..."


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"Oh, the most favored Savored Sting? Yes she draws many people to her, those who crave carnal delights, those who crave secrets, and those who crave vengeance. Does one in particular draw your attention or do you like all of her aspects?" Keanu innocently asked.


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Fiona feels her face burning even hotter. Whenever this subject came up, she always felt embarrassed...

"Well, I feel I've already learned much of secrets and trickery, and I've little use for vengeance..." She trails off, reluctant to speak much more.


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"An, so you enjoy sex a lot then? Most people do I've found." Keanu asks, his tone still the same.


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Fiona awkwardly clears her throat. ...how is he so calm about this?

"...I wouldn't know. I've never had it."


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"Ah, then you are in for a treat, Miss Sun-Touched. There is so many borderline indescribable sensations involved. Passion. Love. Lust. Feralness. Safety. Happiness. It is a wonderful experience. I hope your first partner or partners and experience is everything you could hope for. Assuming you want to have sex, that is. If you do not I apologize for assuming yet again. There is also a want in reading and looking over the passionate works of art, the erotic, of which Calistrians are in no short supply of."


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Fiona's ears feel like they're going to catch on fire.

"Er... thanks...?"


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"You are most welcome."


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The young shoanti swallows nervously and turns to Keanu, her hands tentatively clasping together.

"And... this is probably going to sound like a silly question, but... how do you know all of this?"


'Zov' Male Human (Varisian/Shoanti) Bloodrager (primalist) 9 | AC 19 T 12 FF 19 | Damage Reduction 1/- | HP 54/90 | F +10 R +4 W +6 (+1 morale bonus to all saves vs fear) | Init +4 | Perc +13
Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:
"Indeed." Fiona says, not looking away from the moon. "They hunt by dusk and travel by moonlight. They embrace wisdom as well as strength."

Mutt nods, interested in the information.

Keanu Lusk wrote:
"They sound very noble and sagacious, if they worship the moon, even better. She is one of the things in existence most deserving of worship. Worship and so much more."

Mutt's brow raises in confusion. "Really? Why's that?"

Keanu Lusk wrote:
As Mutt addresses him he turns again and smiles. "Well, how about 'Sky'? Would you like that, Mister Sky? Or should we continue to search?"

Mutt thinks about it before shaking his head. "I don't think so. Sky really doesn't suit me."

Keanu Lusk wrote:
Pausing, almost as if he wanted to let the conversation drop, he then says. "Me? There's nothing much, sorry to bore you, I come from the Mordant Spire where we gaze upon the heavenly bodies. I am simply a man of no consequence. One who just so happens to not care for the aberrant horrors that rot this world."

Mutt's brow. "The Mordant Spire? What's that?"

Keanu Lusk wrote:
He then tilted his head from side to side, of course there was more, obviously, but he didn't want to ramble on such a simple prompt so he simply asked "You said these Drow, they're trying to recreate Earthfall?"
Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:
"Apparently, yes." Fiona stops looking at the moon, her eyes turning towards the horizon. "For what purpose, I cannot fathom. I don't see what they stand to gain from this."
Keanu Lusk wrote:
"Nightmares. And darkness. And loss." Keanu solemnly grumbles.
Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:
"Hmph." Fiona scuffs her boot in the dirt. "They sound like villains out of children's stories, when you put it that way."

Mutt frowns. "Villains from stories? No, they're just a******s. Dropping rocks on everything."

Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:
A cool breeze blows through Fiona's hair, playfully tousling it as she walks. "I've never heard of a place called the Mordant Spire, Keanu. What's it like?"
Keanu Lusk wrote:
"It is a very big tower and observatory that reaches far into the sky and down into the depths while overlooking the sea. It is itself a remnant from Earthfall. We study and watch mostly. The Stars and moon and seas and all that dwell within." Keanu explains.

Mutt listens to Lusk's explanation of the Mordant Spire, showing a little curiosity. He also listens to the conversation between Fiona and Lusk. They seem so natural in their interactions.

Keanu Lusk wrote:
"Oh, the most favored Savored Sting? Yes she draws many people to her, those who crave carnal delights, those who crave secrets, and those who crave vengeance. Does one in particular draw your attention or do you like all of her aspects?" Keanu innocently asked.

Mutt decides to speak about this. "I like her aspect of vengeance." When Lusk gets into talking about lust, Mutt's face turns red as he looks away. He frowns as his thoughts go to Isadora and his relationship with her.


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Mutt wrote:
Mutt's brow raises in confusion. "Really? Why's that?"

"Because the moon has done so much for us, and we have for the most part forgotten it all." Keanu morosely replies.

Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:

The young shoanti swallows nervously and turns to Keanu, her hands tentatively clasping together.

"And... this is probably going to sound like a silly question, but... how do you know all of this?"

"Hmm? How do I know all of this? Oh, I have made love before, a couple of times actually. It is very pleasant." he replies happily.

At Mutt's last comment he shifts his head slightly but doesn't completely turn to face the man. "Yes, I too also appreciate the Vengeance." he simply says while thinking over a different name to suggest tot the man.


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"Ah."

Not sure what else I expected, really.


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"Outside of the carnality, cuddling is also very pleasant. I highly recommend both if you get the chance and need to realx, they are very soothing and invigorating for both the body and mind." Keanu adds.


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"Hmm. It all sounds quite wonderful." She takes a breath and nods.

Bluff (Secret Message?): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Keanu:
...it appears she's trying to subtly indicate her interest.


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Had to go read up on the Secret Messages rules XD

"It is, I can readily assure you, I promise" he responds with a smile while holding out his arm. "Was there anywhere else you would like to see to?"


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Fiona looks at Keanu's arm for a moment before slowly taking it. "...does Crying Leaf have a library or something?"


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"The archives would be the closest thing to a library I believe." he replies while gently taking a hold of her arm.

Unless there actually is a library here >_>


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No library, it's a military town and so stuff like that is fairly sparse.

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The Following Morning
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After Keanu and Fiona spend a lovely evening reading Crying Leaf's book you all wake up the next morning ready for the expected call to war. Kaerishiel arrives with a host of guards and silently indicates you are to follow him. Returning to the lodge, you find Eviana dressed in a resplendent suit of shining elven chainmail. There are several other elves here, similarly dressed in high-end military gear. Maps of the forest have been laid out on the table. Eviana beckons you closer.

"We have come to a decision," Eviana begins, looking both tired
and grim. "We are going to war. The information you have provided us has convinced me that we must strike now before their threat grows, and that we now have a chance to drive them out of our city entirely. Further, it is clear you may play a useful role in this effort. We elves are but few, and the drow are entrenched. You all have experience fighting them, and your assistance would be invaluable. What say you, will you help us?"


CN [Male Elf] Inquisitor of Calistria 9 | HP 51/51 (+18) | AC 21 (T 12 F 20) | CMB +10, CMD 22 | F +7 R +5 W +11 | Init. +5 | Percep +18, Sense Motive +20 | Speed 30ft | Judgment: 3/day (1 used) | Bane:14/day (1 used)| Conditions: -

"Of course. This is a threat to all of Avistan, if not the entire world. What is it you would have us do?"


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Fiona nods, in a bit of a cheerier mood than last night. "Certainly."


'Zov' Male Human (Varisian/Shoanti) Bloodrager (primalist) 9 | AC 19 T 12 FF 19 | Damage Reduction 1/- | HP 54/90 | F +10 R +4 W +6 (+1 morale bonus to all saves vs fear) | Init +4 | Perc +13

Mutt watches as Fiona and Lusk leave and decides to head to bed.

The next morning, as the war party has been assembled and Eviana asks them if they will aid her and the elves, Mutt nods. "Don't need to ask me twice."


"Jokril" NG Male Human Witch 9 | HP 65/65 | AC 19 (14 Touch, 17 Flat-footed) | CMB +5, CMD 21 | Fort. +8, Ref. +5, Will +8 | Init. +5 | Perc. +10/12 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: N/A

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The Night Before...
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Fiona, Mutt, and Keanu arrive back at the group's lodgings. Thaddeus has not arrived back yet.

It isn't too long after when he can be heard stomping up to the building, angrily yelling.

"Gawds Dangit, yeh smelly barnyard oaf! Can't we go anywhere wit'out'chu makin' an ass o'yerself!?"

"Beeeehhh!"

"'Dose were potted plants 'dat people put in front o'dere houses t'make 'em look nice. NOT bloody dinner plates left out fer stupid furry goats t'eat!"

"Beeehh! Baaahhhh!"

"One o'dese days, 'dat appetite of yers is gonna get'cha in real trouble! Th'world ain't 'cher personal diner, yeh jackass!"

Thaddeus angrily opens the door and stomps in. Old Horn tries to walk in afterwards, but is quickly pushed back outside.

"Oh, no, yeh don't! Yeh wanna act like a dumb animal, yeh get treated like a dumb animal! Yeh sleep outside tonight! An' if Ah hear 'bout more decorative flowers gettin' eaten durin' th'night, Ah'll harness yeh to a plow an' use yeh for field work!"

"BBAAAAAHHHH!"

Thaddeus angrily slams the door, stomping off to the corner he had reserved for his bedroll.

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The Morning meeting.
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"Shore didn't walk all th'way here 'n fight forest drakes jus' t'say we ain't doin' anythin' t'help. What'cha need?"


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Keanu silently nods in agreement, though he does he sport a small smile when he glances over at Fiona.


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Hitting fast-forward.

With your agreement, Eviana thanks you deeply, clasping all of your hands in turn. She smiles to Varius and speaks to him briefly in Elvish, looking directly into his eyes.

"คุณเป็นคนศักดิ์สิทธิ์และญาติของเรา สาหร่ายมีความศักดิ์สิทธิ์สำหรับเราและเราจะมองหาคุณเพื่อเป็นแนวทางในช่วงเวลา ที่ยากลำบากเหล่านี้"

Elvis:

"You are a holy man, and the Savored Sting is holy to us. We will look to you for guidance in these difficult times."

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After the meeting, Kaerishiel escorts you back to your lodge in silence, refusing to speak to you. Once the lodge is sighted, he points at it.

"I think you can find your way from here, I am done guiding you. You have no idea of the danger you walked in to."

He also turns to Varius, speaking flatly in elven.

"คุณลดตัวเองลงด้วยสัตว์ที่เป็นฐานเหล่านี้"

Elven:

"You lower yourself with these base creatures."

As Crying Leaf mobilizes for war, you are given some additional time to rest and make any arrangements you need to.

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Mobilizing takes but a scant four hours as the call for battle was expected. The forces are combined Shin'Rakorath mercenaries, and the residents of Crying Leaf themselves. A scant contingent is left to defend the town, on the understanding that if the drow are driven out the threat to Crying Leaf would be gone.

Finally, several hundred elves are assembled and Kaerishiel blows a single note from his horn and the march begins. They go unmounted, such are the dense, tangled wilds of the Mierani. The army also does not march in a column as humans do, but rather the elves break into small groups of four or six, which makes travel through the forest easier. You're given instructions on how to position yourselves in relation to other groups, and move as your own party. As you travel, Kaerishiel is seen through the bushes on occasion. He is clearly keeping an eye on you.

The journey to Celweynvian takes just over a day, requiring an overnight camp in the forest halfway to the ruined city. The evening passes uneventfully, the army being far too powerful for forest predators to want to bother with them. The following morning you reach the camp site near Celwynvian. The forest blocks any view of the city, but half-crumbled pillars and eroded foundations testify to the site's proximity.

After your tent is set up and you are settled in, one of Eviana's guards comes to inform you that your presence is requested at dinner to go over plans and your role in the struggle.

You enter her pavilion to find Eviana seated with Kaerishiel and several ranking soldiers in gleaming armour. These elves represent the leaders of the Celwynvian Watch, a group that has been patrolling the edge of the city for the past few years to keep the drow contained. They are lead by an elven ranged named Shalelu Andosana, who seems calm and meditative. Your dinner is the same elven fare you had before; root vegetables in a light broth with simple bread and wine.

Once dinner is complete, it is cleared away and Eviana gestures to Shalelu, who speaks in a soft voice.

"Welcome, heroes. This is a map of Celwynvian, based partially on old records from Kyonin and modified as appropriate to the state of the city nowadays. In some cases, we’ve had to make educated guesses as to the condition of streets and buildings from our observations, and much of the interior is not well known to us since venturing inside can be quite dangerous. The streets are patrolled by both drow and demons, making reconnaissance difficult. There are only a few unobstructed ways into the city, and we must secure them first if we are to have any chance of reclaiming the site."

She plants a finger at a building in the centre of the city.

"Our ultimate target is the Academy of Arts. The journals you provided indicate this is where the drow refuge is located. However, it is well behind enemy lines, and so we must secure the roads leading to it. This is where you come in. The best road into the city crosses in front of the ancient library of Reenai, and the drow have been using the building to watch over the road."

She looks to all of you.

"I want you to infiltrate this structure and take out the drow hiding within while the rest of the forces attack critical spots around the ruins."

Stepping back, she looks to the room.

"Now is a time for questions about the drow themselves, and how they function within the city. Anything you can think of. Ask it."

Map will be up in a bit.


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Before Kaerishiel has a chance to leave, Fiona can't resist the urge to retort.

"เราทำได้โดยปราศจากคำแนะนำของคุณ." A smug grin appears on her face for a moment before it vanishes.

Elven:
"We got by just fine without your 'guidance', anyway."

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Mobilization

Fiona doesn't waste any time preparing to move out, getting ready with practiced ease and marching forth.
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Briefing

Fiona scratches her head as she scans the map. "How strong are their patrols? And what sorts of defences should we expect when we get inside the city?"


"Jokril" NG Male Human Witch 9 | HP 65/65 | AC 19 (14 Touch, 17 Flat-footed) | CMB +5, CMD 21 | Fort. +8, Ref. +5, Will +8 | Init. +5 | Perc. +10/12 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: N/A
GM Spiderbeard wrote:

After the meeting, Kaerishiel escorts you back to your lodge in silence, refusing to speak to you. Once the lodge is sighted, he points at it.

"I think you can find your way from here, I am done guiding you. You have no idea of the danger you walked in to."

Thaddeus says nothing, though he does roll his eyes a little at Kaerishiel.

GM Spiderbeard wrote:

He also turns to Varius, speaking flatly in elven.

"คุณลดตัวเองลงด้วยสัตว์ที่เป็นฐานเหล่านี้"

Elven:
"You lower yourself with these base creatures."

"ตอนนี้มันดูหยาบคาย"

Elven:
"Now that's just rude."

Aside from the comment, Thaddeus leaves Kaerishiel to wallow in his own arrogance. There's work to be done.

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The War Meeting.
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"Demons? What kinda demons we talkin', here? Known habits of th'drow would be handy. Any spells 'dey seem t'favour?"


CN [Male Elf] Inquisitor of Calistria 9 | HP 51/51 (+18) | AC 21 (T 12 F 20) | CMB +10, CMD 22 | F +7 R +5 W +11 | Init. +5 | Percep +18, Sense Motive +20 | Speed 30ft | Judgment: 3/day (1 used) | Bane:14/day (1 used)| Conditions: -

Karieshiel
Variel starts to say something, then just smiles as Fiona and Thaddeus respond. Their accents need work, but I think they've got the right attitude.

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War meeting
Our experience with the drow is more than most, but still limited. Do they have any particular weaknesses we could exploit? By the same token, are they notably resistant to anything in particular? "


HP: 75/75 | AC: 20/18/12 CMD: 23 | F: +4 R: +8 W: +8 | Initiative: +2 | Perception +15
Skills:
Acrobatics +13(17) Disable Device +13(15) Dungeoneering +17 Linguistics +11 Stealth +15

"Ah, yes. I was told of poor fools like him before I left the Spire. Lowland elves possessed of a hollow entitlement brought upon just by comparing themselves to the other races. Rather sad, actually." Keanu somberly muses as Karieshiel finishes speaking to Variel.

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War Meeting
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"Have there been any strange occurrences or happenings noted in the areas we may be going?" Keanu asks rather esoterically.


'Zov' Male Human (Varisian/Shoanti) Bloodrager (primalist) 9 | AC 19 T 12 FF 19 | Damage Reduction 1/- | HP 54/90 | F +10 R +4 W +6 (+1 morale bonus to all saves vs fear) | Init +4 | Perc +13
Thaddeus Claville wrote:

"Gawds Dangit, yeh smelly barnyard oaf! Can't we go anywhere wit'out'chu makin' an ass o'yerself!?"

"Beeeehhh!"

"'Dose were potted plants 'dat people put in front o'dere houses t'make 'em look nice. NOT bloody dinner plates left out fer stupid furry goats t'eat!"

"Beeehh! Baaahhhh!"

"One o'dese days, 'dat appetite of yers is gonna get'cha in real trouble! Th'world ain't 'cher personal diner, yeh jackass!"

Thaddeus angrily opens the door and stomps in. Old Horn tries to walk in afterwards, but is quickly pushed back outside.

"Oh, no, yeh don't! Yeh wanna act like a dumb animal, yeh get treated like a dumb animal! Yeh sleep outside tonight! An' if Ah hear 'bout more decorative flowers gettin' eaten durin' th'night, Ah'll harness yeh to a plow an' use yeh for field work!"

"BBAAAAAHHHH!"

Thaddeus angrily slams the door, stomping off to the corner he had reserved for his bedroll.

Mutt watches this exchange. When Thaddeus heads to bed, Mutt goes to the door, opens it, and says, "Goodnight, Old Horn." He then heads off to bed.

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Kaerishiel...
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Mutt narrows his eyes at Kaerishiel's tone. He doesn't understand his words to Variel nor Fiona's and Thaddeus's responses. Leaning towards Variel, he asks, "What are they saying? I can't understand any of them." When Lusk chimes in as Kaerishiel leaves, Mutt turns and says, "So, a******s, right?"

When they enter the lodge, Mutt gathers his bedroll and tent. It ways him down, but by this point, he's used to it.

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During the Movement
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Mutt seems a tad slower, but he manages to keep the pace with the forces. When Kaerishiel is seen in the bushes and is watching them, Mutt stares back at him with a hard stare, purple eyes glowing.

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War Room...
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When they arrive, Mutt finds a corner to drop off his tent and bedroll. He rolls his shoulders as Shalelu explains the situation. The others ask good questions. Mutt asks, "What do the roads look like? Any hidden roads or paths we can use? I'd rather not waste time and my magic fighting the useless grunt drow. I could try to scare them by growing to giant and... lighting a few fires."


HP: 75/75 | AC: 20/18/12 CMD: 23 | F: +4 R: +8 W: +8 | Initiative: +2 | Perception +15
Skills:
Acrobatics +13(17) Disable Device +13(15) Dungeoneering +17 Linguistics +11 Stealth +15

"Yes." Keanu answers Mutt.


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Shalelu takes a moment to think before responding.

"Drow are resistant to magic, and thrive in the darkness. All of them can cast darkness spells, but by the same token any exposure to bright light will temporarily blind them. The dark is their friend, the light is their enemy. They rely on stealth, subterfuge, and trickery rather than brute force."

She then turns to regard Mutt.

"I wouldn't take a wagon down the roads, but they're passable. Well-made but ten thousand years old in a powerful forest. As for secret ways into the city... not particularly. It is not walled, and so you can enter through the forest. However, the forest is dangerous and dense and unpredictable."

Speaking in her quiet, unassuming way she points to the western part of the city.

"The Library of Renai is very near to the best entrance to the city, hence why we want to capture it. You can approach it from whatever direction you wish."

Map of Celwynvian with notes is up. Your goal is area 2, Library of Renai.


CN [Male Elf] Inquisitor of Calistria 9 | HP 51/51 (+18) | AC 21 (T 12 F 20) | CMB +10, CMD 22 | F +7 R +5 W +11 | Init. +5 | Percep +18, Sense Motive +20 | Speed 30ft | Judgment: 3/day (1 used) | Bane:14/day (1 used)| Conditions: -

I didn't see answers to these, did you miss them?

Fiona Sun-Touched wrote:
"How strong are their patrols? And what sorts of defences should we expect when we get inside the city?"
Thaddeus Claville wrote:
"Demons? What kinda demons we talkin', here?"
Keanu Lusk wrote:
"Have there been any strange occurrences or happenings noted in the areas we may be going?"

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GM SpiderBeard wrote:
"Drow are resistant to magic, and thrive in the darkness. All of them can cast darkness spells, but by the same token any exposure to bright light will temporarily blind them. The dark is their friend, the light is their enemy. They rely on stealth, subterfuge, and trickery rather than brute force."

"Then it is fortunate that I am แสงนำ. I can light things up well, and even counter magically created darkness. Though in the latter case, we will want to have mundane light sources available ... do you have any sunrods we could carry?"

Elven:
"Light-bringer"

Looking at the map, he tries to assess the best route.
Take 10 for 17 Profession: Soldier; take 10 for 19 Knowledge (nature) for the plant and animal life in the area.

"Is there any reason we should not approach from the closest point? What can you tell us about this "Path of Fallen Shadows"?


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Apologies for a late post. I had one hell of a week. Hence more missed questions than my usual!

"The drow tend to use a mix of frontline soldiers, stealthy skirmishers, and then the occasional arcane caster. The drow hate sunlight and are very unlikely to patrol in daylight - an advantage for us. Their patrols are normally four or five drow. Be warned, they use vicious alchemical weapons. As for demons... well, we've encountered enough dretches which are lesser demons, but they use an infuriating stinking cloud spell. We've had a patrol destroyed by a babau - more powerful demons covered in acid who are skilled assassins. We can provide cold iron for the demons if you do not have it. Celwynvian is also a dangerous forest, and its denizens occasionally wander into the city - war attracts foul creatures indeed."

Listening to more questions, Shalelu continues.

"The Armageddon Echo is the strangest thing about all of this. This demi-plane they've been using. They hop in and out of it and there are strange echoes around the city as a result. You may find yourself chasing ghosts, so to speak - don't let that unnerve you."

Her face darkens as Variel mentions the Path of Fallen Shadows.

"We do not go there, there is some fell haunt in that area. A patrol of ours was ambushed by the drow. When we went to retrieve their bodies - their shadows were burned into the cobbles below. They remain there to this day. We have placed our warning runes of danger on that path and recommend you avoid it. It could afford you a less obvious angle on the Library because they will certainly not expect approach from that angle. But I do not recommend it."

Kaerishiel snorts, shaking his head, but he says nothing.


CN [Male Elf] Inquisitor of Calistria 9 | HP 51/51 (+18) | AC 21 (T 12 F 20) | CMB +10, CMD 22 | F +7 R +5 W +11 | Init. +5 | Percep +18, Sense Motive +20 | Speed 30ft | Judgment: 3/day (1 used) | Bane:14/day (1 used)| Conditions: -

Variel studies the map further. "What about this southern road? Is that flooded, or does it bridge the stream? And how deep is that crater? It may be that the only path we can use is from the north."


"Jokril" NG Male Human Witch 9 | HP 65/65 | AC 19 (14 Touch, 17 Flat-footed) | CMB +5, CMD 21 | Fort. +8, Ref. +5, Will +8 | Init. +5 | Perc. +10/12 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: N/A

"Cold Iron weapons sounds good. Don' think any'o us brought some. Alchemical stuff, too? Think Ah still got some antivenom left o'er."

"What's a haunt? Ah mean, Ah kin gather some idea, but best be specific."

Knowledge: Religion to identify a haunt?


'Zov' Male Human (Varisian/Shoanti) Bloodrager (primalist) 9 | AC 19 T 12 FF 19 | Damage Reduction 1/- | HP 54/90 | F +10 R +4 W +6 (+1 morale bonus to all saves vs fear) | Init +4 | Perc +13

Mutt listens to what Shalelu has to say. When Variel asks his question, Mutt looks over the map. He points at the circle on the right (item #15). "And what's this thing?"

When Thaddeus brings up cold iron weapons, Mutt says, "Yeah. We need more cold iron weapons. I have a cold iron war hammer. But, I don't think that'll be enough."


HP: 75/75 | AC: 20/18/12 CMD: 23 | F: +4 R: +8 W: +8 | Initiative: +2 | Perception +15
Skills:
Acrobatics +13(17) Disable Device +13(15) Dungeoneering +17 Linguistics +11 Stealth +15

"I hate to be a burden, but alas, my blade is silvered." Keanu comments when the offer of cold iron weapons comes up.


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Varius' Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

The behaviour on the path could be a haunt - Varius knows them to be spiritual manifestations, usually hostile, which can be suppressed by positive energy for a time. As they normally are a result of a horrible crime which creates a restless spirit, laying the spirit at rest can destroy the haunt permanently.

She looks at the southern road.

"IF you wanted to circle around and come up the southern road, I'd warn you about the festering crater, which causes the flooding. Forest creatures are unbothered by it, but sentient ones, particularly those who are close to their gods suffer from strange symptoms such as hallucinations and discharges of energy."

Regular cold iron weapons are available with no issue. Masterwork or better will need to be purchased through the teleportation merchant.


"Jokril" NG Male Human Witch 9 | HP 65/65 | AC 19 (14 Touch, 17 Flat-footed) | CMB +5, CMD 21 | Fort. +8, Ref. +5, Will +8 | Init. +5 | Perc. +10/12 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: N/A

Thaddeus will request a cold iron dagger and some cold iron sling bullets. Just in case.

Thaddeus looks at his comrades.

"So... Any ideeurs which way we should be takin'? Kinda all sound bad."


'Zov' Male Human (Varisian/Shoanti) Bloodrager (primalist) 9 | AC 19 T 12 FF 19 | Damage Reduction 1/- | HP 54/90 | F +10 R +4 W +6 (+1 morale bonus to all saves vs fear) | Init +4 | Perc +13

I'll keep my cold iron warhammer. I should be good with that.

At Thaddeus's question, Mutt shrugs. "Don't know. I guess we take the pat that gives us the least problems."


'Yasraena Zauviir'|DR: 2/-|Spell Slots: 1st: 6/6; 2nd: 5/5; 3rd: 4/4|Performance Rounds: 27/28|Female Human (Shoanti) Skald 9|AC: 20/13/17 (19/12/16 in Raging Song)|HP: 67/67|Saves: Fort: +9, Ref: +6, Will: +8 (+11 in Raging Song) (+4 vs. Bardic Performance, Sonic, Language-Dependent, +1 vs Fear)|Init: +6|Perc: +14

Are there any supplies to temporarily turn a weapon into a cold iron one?

Fiona silently listens to their prospective plan of attack.

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