[PFS] GM Alias' Cult of the Ebon Destroyers (Inactive)

Game Master Ilmakis

Maps!!


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Bindi


Spray from the waves hits you in the face as you gaze out on the water from the deck of the Frisky Sea Lion. It's been three weeks since you've left Absalom, and you are feeling anxious to get started with your mission. The coast of Jalmeray, and the port city of Niswan, are just visible on the horizon.

Three weeks ago, you and the rest of your group were hustled into Venture Captain Ambrus Valsin's office for a quick briefing. "I've just received an urgent request from Venture Captain Mihir, who runs the Pathfinder Lodge in Padiskar, on the island of Jalmeray. It seems that his efforts to ingratiate himself with the local ruling class is starting to pay off. He's requested the help of a seasoned team of Pathfinders to help with a little investigative matter. He assures me that if we succeed in our endeavors, we will score major points with the Thakur and his court. We've not had a lot of information out of Jalmeray as of late, so this would be a pretty big win for us. I've arranged passage to Niswan. VC Mihir will meet you there and fill you in on the details. The ship leaves bright and early tomorrow morning. Good luck."

You have three weeks to get to know each other. Go ahead and post an introduction, ask any questions you want of VC Valsin, and let me know if you want to do anything while you are still in Absalom.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

A picture

Despite clearly into his sixties, this man cuts a mighty, heroic figure, as though he walked right out of a painting of the Shining Crusade. His armor is of an ancient, imposing mien, yet it still shines bright and silver. His cloak is white and gold and bears the holy symbol of Iomedae, here depicted in a style that marks its wearer as a knight of Lastwall. He holds a mighty greathelm in the crook of one arm and lugs a massive hammer in the other. His untamed white hair and beard beg to be called a mane.

"HAHAHA! GREETINGS, MY FRIENDS! Before making any inquiries vith the Venture-Captain, I vould like to introduce myself, so that you know vhat you are getting into HAHAHA!"

He drops the head of his hammer onto the ground, holding it from the pommel as he rests a foot on the head of the mallet.

"I am Konrad Fauner Posen, descendent of the great hero of the Shining Crusade, Fauner Konrad Posen, a voman second only to Iomedae herself in VALOR and TENACITY!" If his attire didn't mark him as someone from Lastwall, his booming accent certainly does. Lastwall always conjures images for me of the Teutonic Order's country, Ordenstaat, so I use German accents for them

He smacks a fist proudly against his breastplate.

"AND THIS is the armor of the Posen family! This UNBREAKABLE armor has been passed down for generations! Vith its might, I vill protect all of you on this quest!"

He stands at attention for the Venture-Captain.

"NOW Vhat can you tell us of this investigation? Are ve hob-nobbing vith the nobles to find a con-artist? Sveeping the slums for necromancers? Veeding-out con-artist necromancers from a temple of Irori?"

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax is a large, well-muscled, and very tattooed/scarred half-orc. He doesn't appear to be wearing armor, as it would clearly get in the way of showing off his awesome pec tats. A nigh-permanent scowl seems etched on his face.

In Valsin's office, he is sharpening a kukri blade, listening to the briefing and to the dramatics of Konrad with a small, snarly lift of his lip. He doesn't stand.

"Why am I sent on these-- investi--gations," he rumbles in a basso growl, stumbling a little over the longer word. "I wish to return to the green dungeon of many levels! There were many foes to fight there, and less questions! And less people saying I can't kill people! Bah."

Shaking his head, Drax keeps sharpening his blade. He knows nothing of this 'Jalmeray'. He does know the symbol on Konrad's armor of a Lastwall knight, and glares at it sullenly before he switches blades and starts sharpening a different kukri.

The Lastwall knight is good for something, he supposes: he doesn't need to ask questions himself, with the noisy one there to do it.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

A hauntingly beautiful man sits, in a comfortable chair, along the wall. His intense gaze takes in each of his new companions as they enter. He seems to be weighing their usefulness but for what is unclear.

Need to update his sheet on here. Will do that after work.

Silver Crusade

Male Gnome (9.0A) Alch 9 | HP 54/57 | AC 32;TCH 18; FF 28 | F +10; R +11; W+6 | CMB +6; CMD 19
Consumables:
Bomb 0/20 | Muta 0/1 (+4DEX / -2 WIS/ +2 AC/+2 reflex) | Wings 7/9; Bewildering 2/3 | Wands: CLW 34/50; Endure Elements 40/50 | Alc Fire 8/10; acid 5/5 | Bolts 15/20; CI 50/50; Silver 49/50

Dot for now. Will update more this evening.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

Bowing deeply from the waist to his fellows, a nagaji bearing a distinctive white, hand shaped mark upon his scaled face greets Konrad. "Greetingsss, Lord Posen. I am Ananta Sheshakara, a humble pilgrim following the path of the Master of Mastersss. It is a great honored to have been chosen to bear your burdensss and sssoothe your woes upon this journey. And you, son of Belkzen, what should this traveler on the quest for perfection address you as?"


VC Valsin scowls at the armored man. "I don't really know what this is about. But VC Mihir is a good man, and he seemed really excited about the opportunity. I suggest you work up your questions for him."

I'm not in a huge rush here, so those who need to do updates, just let me know when you are ready.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

Konrad nods to the Venture-Captain, the Lastwall knight seeing that this meeting would be short. He straps his giant mace to his back and turns his attention to his new comrades in arms. He grabs Ananta's hand and shakes it virgorously.

"HAHAHA! GREETINGS, ANANTA! You have no need to call me 'lord' of anything! I am just another great fool looking to travel und smash evil."

Konrad pats Drax on the shoulder.

"Vell! A son of Belkzen and a grandfather of Lastvall traveling together, HAHAHA! The irony is amazing! This vill be an opportunity for both of us, a meeting of the minds!"

He holds out his hand while he grins like a giant kid.

"I look forvard to working vith you. Ve can alvays try to kill each other some other time, yes?"

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

"You do me great honor Ssssir Posen" he replies with another bow. "Might I asssk if you would allow me to perform Tonglen upon you? It will allow me to shoulder your burdens and take on your pain."

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax squints darkly at both these cheerful people, as well as the spooky fellow who is too pretty but doesn't say anything.

"Hrnnh," he grunts. "Belkzen does not have children. It's a place. Not a person. Places are not parents!!"

It never fails to amaze him, how confusing and confused most of the people in the world are. "Also our minds cannot MEET, Lastwall knight. They are inside our SKULLS. If our minds are meeting, we are probably dead.

"I am called Drax. It is the Orc word for destroyer."

Drax slides his kukris into their sheaths and crosses his arms, squinting up at the big boisterous knight who has his hand outstretched. Whatever he is about to say is sidetracked by Ananta; he squints at the snake.

"Why would you want to take the pain of others?" he asks suspiciously.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

"HAHAHAHAHAHA! You are a funny one, Drax! I vill keep that in mind! HAH! A pun."

Konrad presses his fist against the small of his back, a notable crack accompanying its arching. He grimaces and squints an eye as he looks over to Ananta.

"I vould be happy to, Ananta. Perhaps it vill help ease my stiff back! Though I hope it is not too intimate, though. If so, you vill have to take me out to dinner first. HAHAHA!"

Konrad suddenly stops. In his boisterous movement, he finally caught this mysterious man in the corner of his eye.

"AHA! Ve have another here skulking in the corner! Come! Join us, my friend! Introduce yourself." He throws up a hand in a welcoming gesture.

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

"...Drax isn't funny...." Drax mutters to himself. People always think he is making jokes and he doesn't understand why.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

Ananta pauses, thinking about an answer to Drax's question "Because I mussst" he finally answers with a humble smile and a bow, before moving close to Konrad and motioning for him to bring his forehead against his.
"我把你的痛苦,我離開你的快樂, 我把你的痛苦,我離開你的快樂" he mutters as the cool scales touch the tall man's skin.

Tien:
I take your pain, I leave you joy

So beyond a certain Tien feeling of well-being, you sir are now Lifelinked! Ananta will probably ask you at the beginning of each day if you wish to engage in Tonglen with him.

"Indeed, your back hasss had better dayss, as I feel it. If you'll allow me, I will examine it while on our trip. Now, does anyone wish to engage in Tonglen?"

Silver Crusade

Male Gnome (9.0A) Alch 9 | HP 54/57 | AC 32;TCH 18; FF 28 | F +10; R +11; W+6 | CMB +6; CMD 19
Consumables:
Bomb 0/20 | Muta 0/1 (+4DEX / -2 WIS/ +2 AC/+2 reflex) | Wings 7/9; Bewildering 2/3 | Wands: CLW 34/50; Endure Elements 40/50 | Alc Fire 8/10; acid 5/5 | Bolts 15/20; CI 50/50; Silver 49/50

Quarr isn't skulking in the corner but rather he is extremely preoccupied by Drax's many tattoos as he begin to draw them in a book.

Eventually his curiosity gets the best of him as he leaves the shadows and quickly darts around poking at the large man's skin.

Amazing! Simply amazing..

The little gnomes green hair bobs about as he trips and stumbles more than once, though he never falls to the ground as a bat-like wing seems to sprout out from under his cloak with a quick flap setting him back on his feet as if they had a mind of their own.

Flapping harder he easily reaches Drak's shoulders and tries to scrap a small sample. His excitement increases as his words begin to merge together making him difficult to understand.

IamQuarr.Pleasedtomeetyoulargeone.Wereyoubornwiththesemarksoraretheyscars?

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax squints some more at Ananta. Squinting that borders on confused/angry seems to be his perpetual expression. Finally he says, "I do not like pain! If you want my pain you can have it." He grins suddenly. "MAYBE IT'S A LOT OF PAIN, THOUGH.

"Do I have to touch skulls with you? Does this meet our minds to share pain? That is stupid if so, because there is still skin and bone and scales in between--"

Drax's words break off as he registers the tiny figure poking and prodding and otherwise intruding on his personal space. "--hey!"

Drax gives the flying, too-curious gnome a befuddled glare. "What are you-- stop that-- my TRIBE MARKS were given me by Agraz-- STOP THAT LITTLE ONE, THEY ARE NOT FOR YOUR FINGERS TO TOUCH AND THE MASTER OF SWORDS SAYS I AM NOT PERMITTED TO CUT OFF YOUR FINGERS AS A PROPER WARNING."

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

The snake man whisks his tongue out, contemplating whether or not to tell Drax the half-orc of the meaning behind every portion of Tonglen, the connection of mind, body and soul. But as he observes him try to deal with the gnome Quarr, he realizes that it would be lost upon him, as he is on a different step on the quest to perfection.

"Unfortunately, we mussst touch our foreheadss. It iss part of Tonglen. And maybe your pain shall be great, that is why I must make myself ssstrong to take upon myself ssuch great pain."

And with that, he beckons Drax forward to begin the ritual.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

Nox smiles when he sees the paladin, Wonderful. Another paladin.. I wonder if he would make a good puppet? He thinks to himself. He toys with a holy simple tucked under a fold of cloth. Urgathoa

Sorry everyone last 2 days have been crazy busy. Will get his new sheet up today.

Liberty's Edge

Female CG Elf Ranger 7 / Wizard 1 | HP: 63/63 | AC: 21 (15 Tch, 17 Fl) | CMB: +8, CMD: 23 | F: +8, R: +11, W: +8 | Init: +6 | Perc: +22, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Color Spray 1/1; Reduce Person 1/1 | Active conditions:

"Sorry for being late. My name is Elenial, Elenial Windwalker. And this is Barry." an elven woman says and pats the head of a wolf. "My eyes and bow are yours." she says.

You see a good longbow on her back and a quiver filled with different types of arrows. Her armor is green and made of wood and leaves.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

"Greetingsss. Do you wish for yourself or your wolf to engage in Tonglen?" offers Ananta "Through it, I will gladly take on the pain yourssself or your wolf will encounter throughout our travelss together. However I will need to perform it daily for it to be effective."

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

Good to go.

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

On a different step to perfection? Step zero, maybe. Is there a basement? Are there substeps? Step -7...

"ALRIGHT, SCALED ONE, LET US TOUCH SKULLS," Drax agrees with a fierce grin. "It is good to be strong." He flexes for emphasis of this fact.

Drax grimaces fixedly during the ritual, seeming under the impression that this might be a staredown contest.

He gives a sidelong look at the woman. "I do not want your bow. I have not trained with it. Your eyes should also stay inside your head, woman. They work better that way."

Good to go!

Liberty's Edge

Female CG Elf Ranger 7 / Wizard 1 | HP: 63/63 | AC: 21 (15 Tch, 17 Fl) | CMB: +8, CMD: 23 | F: +8, R: +11, W: +8 | Init: +6 | Perc: +22, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Color Spray 1/1; Reduce Person 1/1 | Active conditions:

Elenial smiles at Drax' remark. "You are right, my eyes and bow belong to me."

Elenial bares her forehead for the Tonglen. "Please tell me what I have to do, I never participated in a ritual like this." she asks Ananta.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

"How cute... They're bonding.." Nox murmurs.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

"It is a sssimple task. I will demonsstrate what we will do with Drax, and then we will repeat it with you." Ananta then grabs Drax's head gently on both sides, and repeats the ritual he engaged in with Konrad with Drax and Elenial. When all is done, he bows with a smile. "Thank you for allowing me to bear these burdensss."

All set here.


Dazzling gem of the kingdom of Jalmeray, Niswan exemplifies why those of the Inner Sea consider Jalmeray to be the Kingdom of the Impossible. Built around a small harbor of considerable natural beauty on the west coast of Jalmeray, the city is breathtaking when beheld from the Obari Ocean beyond the harbor’s mouth. Vibrantly colorful, with silk banners flying from seemingly every rooftop, the city’s twisting redstone roads wind their way past many-tiered edifices, rising to a massive, intricately detailed palace of marble and gold that rests atop the highest prominence.

Waiting for you on the dock is a tall man, dressed in a bright red turban and a white shirt that has been splashed with colored powders of various vibrant hues. The wayfinder he wears around his neck gives him away as a member of the Pathfinders. ”Welcome to Niswan, my friends! I am Venture Captain Mihir. I trust your voyage was pleasant. I’ve arranged lodgings for you near the market district. Come, let us retire to your rooms, and I will explain why I asked for your assistance.” He then makes his way up the hill, towards the center of town.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

Ananta greets him with a bow and follows, taking in the many sights and smells.

Silver Crusade

Male Gnome (9.0A) Alch 9 | HP 54/57 | AC 32;TCH 18; FF 28 | F +10; R +11; W+6 | CMB +6; CMD 19
Consumables:
Bomb 0/20 | Muta 0/1 (+4DEX / -2 WIS/ +2 AC/+2 reflex) | Wings 7/9; Bewildering 2/3 | Wands: CLW 34/50; Endure Elements 40/50 | Alc Fire 8/10; acid 5/5 | Bolts 15/20; CI 50/50; Silver 49/50

Quarr eagerly leaps from the ship as he spent the entire journey attempting to mimic Ananta's forked tongue his. He had to be stopped at one point as his curiosity went to far and he grabbed a knife attempting to fork his own tongue.

Exiting the vessel he smells the fresh air and smiles. Niswan! Bending down he pulls out a small map and makes a small "x" on it where Niswan is at and rolls it back up into his pouch. Taking off his tiny legs move twice as fast to keep up with the Venture Captain.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

Konrad grabs the man by both shoulders in a gesture of brotherhood.

"GREETINGS! Our voyage vas a delight."

Konrad lets go of the man, then salutes him.

"I am Konrad Fauner Posen, descendent of Fauner Konrad Posen, und I vill be protecting these other Pathfinders on our mission!"

His stomach growls, and he grimaces in embarassment.

"BUT FIRST! Ve vill retire, und perhaps have a bit to eat!"

Scarab Sages

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Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

Ananta looks on, amused, before taking a moment to look upon the last pathfinder agent. "You have been otherwise very quiet, murmuring one" he states in a tone that borders on mischievous to Nox. " No doubt for your own reasons, of course. Is there a name you wish to be addressed as? It would be easier than to say "robed one who murmurs" in emergencies, wouldn't you agree?"


The Venture Captain leads the group from the docks, up the hill towards the market district. "You arrive at an auspicious time. We are currently celebrating Yolarati, the Festival of Colors. It is quite a joyful time, though that may cause some delays in meeting with the thakur's advisors. Official duties and all."

You observe many locals wearing robes that were once white, but are now smeared with a myriad of colored dye. The normally reserved Vudrani citizens rub multi-hued powders on each other’s faces and yell exuberant, joyful blessings. Elaborate illusions of rainbow patterns, flowing auroras, and sparkling bursts fill the sky or liven otherwise blank walls. Laughing children splash each other with dyed water. The air is a heady cloud of fragrant flavors, and sounds of music and celebration are all around. Mouth-watering delights are generously available from many street stalls, as well as large mugs of thandi, a local drink, to wash them down.

Note on festival:
Yolarati is roughly based on the real life Hindu festival of Holi. Check out some pictures here.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

Konrad follows behind the Venture-Captain. He does not even attempt to restrain himself from darting his gaze about like a childish tourist as the Venture-Captain describes the festival.

"How vonderful! I vish that ve vould have an opportunity to enjoy this local color, but I have the unfortunate feeling ve vill not have the time."

Konrad grins as he sees the laughing children. He takes a moment to breathe the air in deeply and feast upon the colors.

"HAHA! I have not seen such celebrations since I visited Magnimar during von of Desna's festivals! Armasse und Ascendence Day are quite rowdy, but not quite so carefree. Vhat is this Festival of Colors in honor of?"

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax has spent much of the ship-voyage gambling with the sailors, and drinking the grog, and occasionally brawling with the sailors as well on nights where there was too much grog and too much gambling. He is a man of simple tastes.

In Niswan, he squints around with one hand on his head, and a grimace on his face. "...too much grog last night... I see colors everywhere..."

He snatches one of the mugs of thandi, pitching a copper to the vendor, and guzzling most of the milky beverage in one go.

Drax follows along with the others with a baleful, uncomfortable look on his face. Human gaiety is weird.

Silver Crusade

Male Gnome (9.0A) Alch 9 | HP 54/57 | AC 32;TCH 18; FF 28 | F +10; R +11; W+6 | CMB +6; CMD 19
Consumables:
Bomb 0/20 | Muta 0/1 (+4DEX / -2 WIS/ +2 AC/+2 reflex) | Wings 7/9; Bewildering 2/3 | Wands: CLW 34/50; Endure Elements 40/50 | Alc Fire 8/10; acid 5/5 | Bolts 15/20; CI 50/50; Silver 49/50

Quarr stares slack-jawed at all of the excitement and color being thrown about. It is probably one of the single most points in his life that his is near silence.

Liberty's Edge

Female CG Elf Ranger 7 / Wizard 1 | HP: 63/63 | AC: 21 (15 Tch, 17 Fl) | CMB: +8, CMD: 23 | F: +8, R: +11, W: +8 | Init: +6 | Perc: +22, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Color Spray 1/1; Reduce Person 1/1 | Active conditions:

Colors are great, as long as they are green and brown. Elenial thinks and follows the Venture-Captain. She gets some local bread and a mug of thandi from one of the stalls.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

"So much color. How awful." Nox mumbles. He himself wears well made but dark colored clothing. "We wont have to participate will we?" He asks.


At Konrad's question, the VC launches into a rather long story (which seems to be a common failing among many VCs):

"The origins of the festival are the stuff of legend. King Hiran, rumored to be half demon, was the King of Multan in an obscure province of Vudra. He had earned a boon that made him virtually indestructible. He grew arrogant, thought he was a god, and demanded from his people that they worship only him.

King Hiran’s own son, Yolarati however, disagreed. He was and remained devoted to Shelyn. This infuriated King Hiran. He subjected Yolarati to cruel punishments, none of which affected the boy or his resolve to do what he thought was right. Finally, Kaliho, Yolarati's evil aunt and King Hiran’s sister, tricked Yolarati into sitting on a pyre with her. Kaliho was wearing a cloak that made her immune to the flames, while Yolarati was not. As the fire roared, the cloak flew from Kaliho and encased Yolatari, who survived while Kaliho burned. Seeing this, King Hiran, unable to control his anger, smashed a pillar with his mace. There was a tumultuous sound, and Lady Shelyn appeared and killed King Hiran. The bonfire is a reminder of the symbolic victory of good over evil, of Yolarati over Hiran, and of the fire that burned Kaliho. The next day, when the fire had cooled down, people applied the ash to their foreheads, which overnight had changed to a virtual rainbow of colors. Eventually, colored powder came to be used to celebrate Yolarati.

These days, the festival is mostly an excuse to have a party and enjoy the start of spring. Although, it is also considered an auspicious time to look for love." He concludes with a wink and a bit of smirk.

By this time, the group has made its way to small, but well maintained building on the edge of the market district. A weathered gate leads to a small courtyard with a burbling fountain in the center. VC Mihir leads you inside to a great room scattered with cushions and pillows on the floor. Doorways lead off the great room to a functional kitchen and several smaller bedrooms.

"It's not fancy, but it was the best I could do on short notice. Please, rest yourselves. I will get us some refreshments, then we can talk business."

He leaves you for a moment and hustles off towards the kitchen.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

Nox sighs as he sits to wait. "So what do you all make of the festival?" He asks.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

Ananta smiles, squatting down onto the floor in a lotus position. "A curiousss cusstom indeed, and one I had not been exposed to in my youth. I does ssstrike me as odd that in the tale the Lady Ssshelyn would ssstrike anyone down. Her compasssion is known to all who walk thisss world, but I have not embraced her teachings in this lifetime. It might be posssible for her to actually have used that glaive. I remain ssskeptical though."

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

Konrad sets his greathelm down on a table with great care, making sure he does not scape the finish, then waves to the Venture-Captain as he leaves.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Venture-Captain. You are quite the storyteller, HAHAHA! I am excited to see vhat ve have in-store."

Konrad starts as the mysterious and until-now practically silent cloaked man finally engages with the rest of the party.

"AHA! You do talk!" Konrad heartily pats him on the shoulder.

He appeared about ready to launch into another pleasant--and most assuredly loud--discussion of the festival when Ananta spoke up. He focused his attention fully on the nagaji, putting the matter he brought up under serious internal deliberation. When he finally does speak, his tone and general demeanor has softened.

"You bring up a good point, Ananta. I have indeed had the honor of fighting vith her paladins in the past, und they vere very much capable in combat. Her code says 'I come first vith a rose'--the emphasis is mine--but still, they are still allowed to fight vith great ferocity once other options are exhausted. I vould expect the same of Shelyn herself, no?"

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax squints around suspiciously at all the pillows. He turns three or four over with the tip of his boot before deciding that there is nothing lurking beneath them. Then, he sits down a little awkwardly on the pillows, shifting and grimacing.

He contributes nothing to the theological discussion of Shelyn, having little knowledge of, and no interest whatsoever in, the goddess of art and beauty and love. Instead Drax draws a small dagger and uses it to pick at his teeth, where some unground seeds from the thandi drink got lodged.

"This place is too soft," he mutters unhappily, as he works industrially at his dentition.

Silver Crusade

Male Gnome (9.0A) Alch 9 | HP 54/57 | AC 32;TCH 18; FF 28 | F +10; R +11; W+6 | CMB +6; CMD 19
Consumables:
Bomb 0/20 | Muta 0/1 (+4DEX / -2 WIS/ +2 AC/+2 reflex) | Wings 7/9; Bewildering 2/3 | Wands: CLW 34/50; Endure Elements 40/50 | Alc Fire 8/10; acid 5/5 | Bolts 15/20; CI 50/50; Silver 49/50

Quarr tosses his bags haphazardly all about he room. Their contents spill all over the place to include the majority of his bombs as they roll all about. Some under the beds as other clatter violently against the table's legs.

He leaps into the bed with his arms behind his head. This bed feels great Drax. That boat hurt my back..... The little blue haired gnome begins to snore lightly.


After a moment, the Venture Captain comes back in to the room, followed by a plainly dressed man carrying a tray with a pot of tea, several cups, and a plate of small cakes decorated with intricate patterns made out of some sort of seed on the top. VC Mihir seats himself on one of the cushions as the other man begins to serve the tea and cakes to the rest of the group.

"Please, refresh yourselves while I start to explain why you are here! I can normally be found in Padiskar, on the other side of the island. But when the Thakur requests your help, it's hard to say no. Unfortunately, I must return to Padiskar to attend to other business. I have arranged for your use of this house during the extent of your stay in Niswan. This is Aseem:" as he gestures towards the servant. "He will look after you while you are here. Anything you need, you just ask Aseem." The man gives a slight bow to the group at his introduction.

"Oh, and he speaks Taldane (your Common tongue), so may be able to help translate while you are in town. Unless any of you speak Vudran?" This is followed by an inquisitive look around the room.

Silver Crusade

AC 29 T 14(18 vs incorp.) FF 25| Current HP 66/66| F +10 R +6 W +6 (+2 vs. charms, compulsions, and emotion; +1 vs. confusion; +5 vs. fear)| Init +2| Perc +9 Human
Spells Per Day Remaining:
3-1/2, 2-2/4, 1-3/5
Spells Active:
Lead Blades, Shield, Resist Energy 20 (fire, lightning), Haste, Bless

Konrad takes one of the cakes and scarfs it down, nodding in approval.

"HAHAHA! I appreciate the offer, Venture-Captain. I do not speak your mother tongue myself, but certainly the Decemvirate vould have sent along somevone that vould be able to speak Vudran on a mission to Vudra."

He looks around at his party members expectently.

Liberty's Edge

Female CG Elf Ranger 7 / Wizard 1 | HP: 63/63 | AC: 21 (15 Tch, 17 Fl) | CMB: +8, CMD: 23 | F: +8, R: +11, W: +8 | Init: +6 | Perc: +22, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Color Spray 1/1; Reduce Person 1/1 | Active conditions:

Elenial looks at Konrad, a little bit surprised. "Sorry, Sir. I speak several languages, Vudran is not one of them."

The Exchange

Half-orc Destroyer 9 | HP 31/97 | AC 22-T15-F19 | F+13 R+10 W+5 | CMD 30 | Per +8, Init +3 | Rage: 1rd remaining

Drax's mouth is full with several of the seed-dotted cakes. He chews with vigor, only slowing a bit as he recognizes Konrad's inquisitive look.

"Mmmfh?"

Drax's shoulders lift in a disinterested shrug and he grabs another cake.
"I am no scholar!" he says, or you think that is what he says, as his mouth is full and he is busy cramming in more cake to join it.

Scarab Sages

Male LG Nagagi Paladin (Hospitalier, Warrior of the Holy Light) 5 / Oracle (Life) 5 | HP: 93/93 | AC: 28 (12 Tch, 27 Fl) | CMB: +14 CMD: 26 | F: +11, R: +7, W: +10 ;+2 vs Charm, Compulsion, Poison, Mind-Affecting Effects and Death | Init: +3 | Perc: +0, SM: +2 | Speed 20ft | Lay on Hands 6/6 (4d6) | |Channel + NRG (Paladin) (3d6) 6/6 DC 14|Channel + NRG (Oracle) (5d6) 6/6 DC 15 | Spells: lvl1 7/7, lvl 2 5/5 | Active conditions: None.

"The fatesss have willed it that I lose the language of my youth. I am learning it anew, but this will not sssuffice while we are present here" offers Ananta, who despite the barrage of crumbs and seeds manages to look perfectly serene.

Grand Lodge

Male Human Oracle 9, HP 59 [59], AC 20 [14], Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8, Init +3, Perception +13

"That is not one of the languages that I know." Nox says.

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