The Dragon Reborn

Game Master DEWN MOU'TAIN

The Battle at Dumai Wells is a total disaster. The asha'man suffer defeat at the hands of the Shaido and Tar Valon emmisaries. The Dragon is brought to Tar Valon.

perception checks:

perception checks
ryvin [dice]1d20+4[/dice]
litheene [dice]1d20+2[/dice]

keelix [dice]1d20+15[/dice]
vala [dice]1d20+10[/dice]
alathea[dice]1d20+5[/dice]
kodokura[dice]1d20+11[/dice]
rhoekk[dice]1d20+16[/dice]
fia[dice]1d20+17[/dice]
ryland[dice]1d20+13[/dice]

map of surrounding vicinity

battle map


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Female Human (Ebou Dari) Armsman 1 / Wilder 10

"What is your business here?" Ryvin asks of Merdrith, even as her hand falls to the hilt of her longsword and the glow of saidar surrounds her.


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

Just checking, and probably obvious, but the thirteenth (keyless) door is the one we entered the room from the rest of the house, right?

Fia turns and levels her cold gaze on Merdrith. "What is the meaning of this?"


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

merdrith gives you both the glare of an aes sedai, yet remains silent.


Female Human Wilder 11 / Armswoman 1; Init +3 (+1 Dex., +2 Duelist feat); Senses Perception +4 Defense 26 (+1 Dex., +11 Def. bonus, +4 chain shirt) hp 65/97 Fort +11; Ref +8; Will +11

Ryvin fixes her own glare on Merdrith, her pose rock-solid.

Concentration 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26, slipping into Flame & the Void. Intimidate 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23.

Keelix:

Suddenly, all of Ryvin's emotion just... goes away. All that remains is an icy detachment and alertness.

"I repeat," Ryvin says, her voice cold and unfeeling, "what is your business here, Aes Sedai?"


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

an aes sedai goes where ever she wants, wilder. she says simply, looking around at the room, yet not touching anything.

looking back at Ryvin, her mouth suddenly drops open, shock upon her face.

where did you get that?? she suddenly says with intensity, stepping to ryvin and pointing at her chest.

1d12 ⇒ 11
looking down upon her chest, ryvin, and the others, sees a key hanging from a chain around her neck. It is the glass key


Female Human (Ebou Dari) Armsman 1 / Wilder 10

"Ah," Ryvin says, glancing down at the key, her expression impassive.

The Ebou Dari turns her back upon Merdrith and nods to Alathea.
"Please conduct your investigation," she says. "It seems I need not bother selecting a door; the way has already been chosen. Now I merely need know whether I may enter safely or not."


Male Ogier Noble 4 Wanderer 4 Armsman 1 Master Treesinger 2 - 101/101 HP | 2 Free Re-Rolls

Amorial stands and walks towards Litheene, "Litheene Sedai, I will need that book you claimed from the Library, I believe it is key to the research I am conducting. When I am done I will return it to you though it may take time. Perhaps instead of debating back and forth we should gather the others and decide what to do next as it seems the two of you will not see eye to eye anytime soon".


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

Fia shows no reaction to Merdrith's glare, matching it stare for stare. "Well you seem to have remembered what you were at least... though it has not improved your manners any." Fia growls almost under her breath. You're welcome.

She turns to look at Ryvin as if to say "say the word and I'll throw her out", but then blinks in amazement as she sees the key dangling around her neck.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

i find it interesting that "you" have turned on merdrith, and yet aside from her showing an acceptance of Zari, hasnt done anything to your characters. one could say that you are punishing her for being captured. hmmmm...


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea approaches the pedestal and reaches for the oaken key. Though her companions seem hostile to the former damane, Alathea smiles at her. "You are welcome, too, Merdrith Sedai. Perhaps you can assist us in our investigation as well, yes?" she says, then pointedly looks at both Ryvin and Fiallain.

Taking the oaken key in her hand, Alathea turns it over to examine it closely.


Female Human (Ebou Dari) Armsman 1 / Wilder 10

Ryvin glances at Keelix, her face appearing impassive, and then she shakes her head very slightly at Fiallain.

'Not yet,' that gesture seems to say. 'Not yet.'

Keelix:

A faint pulse of curiosity, directed at Merdrith.


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

Well, in rebuttal, I wouldn’t exactly call it ‘turning’ on Merdrith. It’s not as if we have been long standing allies against whom we’ve turned. We are still strangers. And it’s not as if Fia and Merdrith have ever gotten along. For Fia at least, it has much less to do with the fact that she was once captured and has been a damane as it does with what happened specifically between her and Fia during ‘negotiations’ when they first met, and Merdrith’s apparent generally ‘uppity Aes Sedai’ attitude. Now I have no intention to force that early dislike to continue into perpetuity, but for right now, Merdrith seems to keep stepping on Fia’s toes and setting Fia off…. Like for instance, by inserting herself uninvited as a still unknown element into what is already a potentially volatile and dangerous (not to mention personal and private in the case of Ryvin) situation. Then telling us with a look “I’m here and I’m staying so deal with it.” Yup, Fia’s going to react to that exactly like a Fia would react. :)

That said... my less prickly sister is giving me a look. ;)

Fia shrugs at Alathea noncommittedly, then steps aside without a word. Ryven too had seemed to acquiesce to Merdrith's presence, so she saw no point in pressing the issue. Instead, she moved over beside Alathea, watching her sister intently as she examined the oak key.


Female Human
VITALS:
Speed 14; 31/31 HP; Defence 14; Armour 4
Rogue 2
SKILLS:
Communication (Barg,Pers) 3, Cunning 1, Dexterity 4, Perception 4, Strength 1

Zira walks into the room. Her eyes still not showing any signs of rest. She simply looks at those assembled. Waiting for something...

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Female Human Wilder 11 / Armswoman 1; Init +3 (+1 Dex., +2 Duelist feat); Senses Perception +4 Defense 26 (+1 Dex., +11 Def. bonus, +4 chain shirt) hp 65/97 Fort +11; Ref +8; Will +11

Ryvin sighs as she casts an glance at Zira that is tinged with only a hint of exasperation.

"And your reason for being here?" she asks, her voice about as warm and human as the sound of a door closing.


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea puts the oaken key down in frustration. "She is as welcome here as any, yes? Finding the secrets to this place affects her just as much as it does the rest of us. As with Kodokura and Merdrith, she too may have some insight about these doors and keys. If you wish me to help you, do not drive away these people just because you do not like them, yes?"

Turning to Zira, Alathea shakes her head. "You are welcome here, too, at least by me." Picking up the oaken key again, she begins examining it anew.


Male Human (Midlander) Wolfbrother 9/Blademaster 2; Init +4; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Sense Emotion, Perception +15; AC 23 (+2 Dex., +11 Def. bonus); HP 129/129; Fort +13; Ref +8; Will +11

Ryvin:
When Merdrith walks into the room, a spike of suspicion and wariness runs through Keelix. And a sense of readiness to pounce. This sensation intensifies when Zira enters.

Keelix approaches the pedestal, and points to the oaken key, "That is the one I touched," his finger shifts to the door that had changed, "and that is the door that showed the sunlit forest through the walls around the door."


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

alathea, check your PM


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Rizzenmagnus: checked!

Alathea puts down the key hesitantly. With a stunned look on her face, she says, "These...these doors can take us anywhere we wish to go...or at least, any place we've been before!" She picks up the oak key again. "With this, I could go to my family's farmhouse..." Replacing it and picking up the marble key, she says, "With this one, I could return to my Novice's room in the White Tower..."


Male Human (Midlander) Wolfbrother 9/Blademaster 2; Init +4; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Sense Emotion, Perception +15; AC 23 (+2 Dex., +11 Def. bonus); HP 129/129; Fort +13; Ref +8; Will +11

"Is the material of the key in some way related to where they can take us? Both of us found a fairly rural destination linked to the oaken key."


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea nods. "Yes, yes? The key must match the destination--the farmhouse is made of wood, the Tower of Marble. I cannot imagine where the gold one might be used to reach..." She looks at the glass key around Ryvin's neck. "That one allows you to use this room wherever you are."


Female Human
VITALS:
Speed 14; 31/31 HP; Defence 14; Armour 4
Rogue 2
SKILLS:
Communication (Barg,Pers) 3, Cunning 1, Dexterity 4, Perception 4, Strength 1

"and there it is..." she sighs and turns to leave
"One will not change things. But i know you at least try."

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Female Human (Ebou Dari) Armsman 1 / Wilder 10

"Any place, you say," Ryvin says, as she very carefully tucks the glass key into her collar. "But not any time? We cannot visit our memories?"


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

Fia frowns and watches the Seanchan depart. What did that mean? Does she know about this place?

Suddenly another thought struck her. Alathea... this thing takes us anywhere we have been? But on which world? Can we use it to return home?


Female Human Wilder 11 / Armswoman 1; Init +3 (+1 Dex., +2 Duelist feat); Senses Perception +4 Defense 26 (+1 Dex., +11 Def. bonus, +4 chain shirt) hp 65/97 Fort +11; Ref +8; Will +11

"I imagine I could do that," Ryvin says, frowning slightly. "I have been giving it some... thought. Just find me a Portal Stone, and we can make the attempt."


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

"Perhaps with these, we do not need to find one, or perhaps I am thinking wishfully."[b] Fia says, a hint of surprise in her voice at Ryvin's confidence. [b]Either way, a moment please..

She follows instead after Zira. "What do you mean, 'one will not change things?' One what? Were you looking for this place? Is that why you are out here?"


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

visit memories. now that would be an interesting ability. merdrith says.

stepping up to alathea and smiling, she mouthes thank you to alathea.

looking down, merdrith gently picks up the maple key.
My parents, dead these last 40 years, owned a large maple forest, where every spring we would tap the threes and make maple syrup. a smile plays across merdriths face.

on the wall lined up with the maple, an dark image forms on the wall. blades of sunlight shine down onto the forest floor, revealing no undergrowth as the canopy has blocked a majority of sunlight.


Female Human (Ebou Dari) Armsman 1 / Wilder 10

"Yes," Ryvin quietly agrees. "It would."

Looking from Merdrith to the forest, she asks, simply: "Do you wish to go?"


Female Human Seanchan Wilder 2 / Initiate 3 / Aes Sedai 6

Oh wow you guys progressed fast, I had an exciting week. I will catch up either today or during the weekend and be back in the action


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

i would. it has been far too long... merdrith says simply.


Female Human Wilder 11 / Armswoman 1; Init +3 (+1 Dex., +2 Duelist feat); Senses Perception +4 Defense 26 (+1 Dex., +11 Def. bonus, +4 chain shirt) hp 65/97 Fort +11; Ref +8; Will +11

"So go," Ryvin says. "I would not deny you. None of us would. Go."


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

As Zira leaves (I assume she's left, if she hasn't I'll write something else!), Alathea sighs. With sideways looks for both Fiallain and Ryvin, she mutters, "It should not be such a difficulty to treat her with civility, yes?"

To Fiallain's and Ryvin's speculation, Alathea shrugs. "I do not know if it can take us to other mirrors of the Wheel," she says. "It would certainly be worth trying, yes?"

When Merdrith opens the door to her father's forest, Alathea watches with curiousity. "Yes, you are welcome to go, but would you like us to go with you? Is this something you need to do alone, or do you wish for company?"


HP 156/156 | AC 32 (T 25, FF 28) | CMD 33 (35 vs. Disarm/37 vs. Grapple) | F +8 | R +13 | W +8 | Init +8 | Per +19 Aiel

From his position in the library, Rhoekk draws out a few more books, forming a pile of rejects to one side, and another that warrant closer attention on the other. In addition to the names and suggestions his friend Amorial suggested, he also makes note of those concerning the one power, watching in particular for any mention of the Portal Stones. The others might be satisfied to remain in this world, but to him it served no purpose.

I must find my way back to the true Car'a'carn. I cannot serve him from here...

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Knowledge: AoL: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Linguistics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Intelligence: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

As he reads, he doesn't worry too much about understanding the material, rather making a note of key words and phrases that sound like they might hint at the information they seek.


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

the room
Merdrith takes a step forward and stops. the look on her face is one of longing, and fear. her jaw muscles clench several times as if remembering an old memory. taking a deep breath, she turns to alathea.
as much as it would please me to go it alone, prudence dictates that i should not go alone. If you want, could you come with me?
merdrith asks alathea.

downstairs
rhoekk combs through the books looking for anythign that amorial has suggested. He finds a wide range of books, covering various topics like nobility lineage, horticulture, agriculture, shipbuilding, map making, water irrigation, desert farming, childrens stories, adult stories, biographies.
it is like dying of thirst and suddenly finding yourself in a lake drowning. he mutters to himself.
as he steps away to recenter himself onto the task at hand, he sees something strange. a book appears to be pulling itself out of the shelves. even as rhoekk readies himself for this strangeness, the book falls to the ground with a heavy thud.
waiting for something else to occcur, rhoekk is hesitant to approach. finaly, after many heartbeats pass, he finnaly steps forward and looks at the book.
looking around for any traps, and spotting none, he finnaly stoops and picks up the book.
Tied to the Horn. a conjecture of those throughout history who could be connected to the Horn and destined for greatness once more.


Female Human Seanchan Wilder 2 / Initiate 3 / Aes Sedai 6

Oh, so most of the action was in the other room. time to join up then

I guess it's pointless says Litheene. The Aes Sedai that raised me are not even of this world, and I don't even know how close the Egwene here is to the one I pledged to. I will call myself Aes Sedai, you may think what you will of me. It is not my place to dictate to a sister from a different world. In ours, I would call your position foolish. In this one, we are yet to learn what it means

Exhausting the philosophical debate, Litheene looks around to see that most people have left the room to go upstairs. I need to speak to Amorial, but keeping an eye on the rest is more urgent as of now, he seems to be immersed in research

As Litheene moves up, she is surprised to discover her companions in the room of doors, discussing what appears to be access to memories? Catching the last few sentences, she pipes in The doors. You know what this terangreal does? How?


HP 156/156 | AC 32 (T 25, FF 28) | CMD 33 (35 vs. Disarm/37 vs. Grapple) | F +8 | R +13 | W +8 | Init +8 | Per +19 Aiel

Drowning is an odd metaphor for an Aiel to think up...

After taking a quick look around to see if anyone else in the room saw what he just saw, Rhoekk hunkers down in the Aiel style, and starts examining the book. He looks at the cover, the bindings, and any illuminations visible on the exterior, trying to determine if there is anything unusual about the book besides the way he found it. Once completed, he cracks the cover and begins to read.


Female Human Initiate 5/Aes Sedai 6

"You are Accepted, at best. Regardless of what world you come from, by your own admission you have not passed the Test to the shawl. You will not call yourself Aes Sedai."

Once the girl was done talking, Analin followed her out of the kitchen and up the stairs. Hearing only Merdrith's comment, she says "Where are you going?"


Male Ogier Noble 4 Wanderer 4 Armsman 1 Master Treesinger 2 - 101/101 HP | 2 Free Re-Rolls

Litheene, Amorial found you and asked for one of your books :-)

Amorial walks along with the two Aes Sedai finding them in the room where he told them not to go.

Amorial sighs, "You humans are like Ogier children, even you long lived Aes Sedai. I specifically stated that we should come to this room only as a group as it may pose a danger to us all. Yet after I place my nose in a book, here I find you all, in the exact place I asked you not to go".

He pauses and lets out another sigh, "Well, since you are all here, what have you found? Have any of you seen Ryland or Chen?"


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea smiles and steps to Merdrith's side. "Whenever you are ready, we will go," she says.

Before following Merdrith through the doorway, Alathea turns back to her other companions. "We will not be gone long, yes? But we will leave the doorway open, and we will not be lost to the rest of you should you."


Male Ogier Noble 4 Wanderer 4 Armsman 1 Master Treesinger 2 - 101/101 HP | 2 Free Re-Rolls

Amorial is beside himself as Alathea suggests going into a door, "WAIT! Do not enter these doors, we do not know what will happen! Much study must be conducted or at least some study. There may be tomes downstairs which may provide answers to what these doors do and how they work".


Human (Aiel) HPs 90/142 || AC 23 || F 13 || R 12 || W 13 || Percept 18 ||
Spoiler:
Weaves Remaining: 5/6 0lvl; 5/6 1st; 5/5 2nd; 3/4 3rd; 2/4 4th; 2/2 5th; 0/1 6th

Fiallain too looks less than thrilled at the prospect. "Amorial is likely correct, and besides Alathea, you two should not go alone regardless."


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea shakes her head at Amorial's and Fiallain's objections. "I know what these doors do, yes? And Keelix has passed through one and back again safely. There is no harm in doing so, no more than walking through the door from your house to your fields, yes?" She frowns for a moment. "If you wish to come along, you must speak with Merdrith. I go with her at her invitation; perhaps she may invite you as well if you ask with respect."


Male Ogier Noble 4 Wanderer 4 Armsman 1 Master Treesinger 2 - 101/101 HP | 2 Free Re-Rolls

"No, it is very different. When I walk from my house to the field in the stedding there is no chance that I will cross time and space to get from one to another. The two places are connected by the Pattern directly. These doors may well utilize the One Power to connect this room to another place or another time. Here, the Pattern has been rewoven to allow connections where there should be none. We have just arrived here, how can you know these doors?"


Male Human (Midlander) Wolfbrother 9/Blademaster 2; Init +4; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Sense Emotion, Perception +15; AC 23 (+2 Dex., +11 Def. bonus); HP 129/129; Fort +13; Ref +8; Will +11

Keelix clears his throat softly, "Excuse me, Alathea Sedai. I have not passed through one of the doors. I merely came in here and touched a key. This caused the wall around the door to change. Though my curiosity nearly got the better of me, I did not enter."


Male Human Wilder 8/ Asha'man 2/ Armsman 2 (hp: 69/69)

"It would be imprudent," Kodokura says levelly to no one in particular, his eyes fixed on the door in question. "There is too much risk involved, and no evidence of possible gain. We know nothing of what we're dealing with. It is not bravery to walk into the Blight with one's eyes closed, but foolishness." He very pointedly does not challenge either Alathea or Merdrith with his eyes, but addresses the door itself.


Female Ebou Dari Wilder 11
current stats:
hp 33/44(with original constitution 68/77), weaves remaining 5/3/4/4/4/1/1

Alathea nods at Keelix. "I am sorry for being mistaken, yes? From what you had said, I assumed you had gone through the door." She glances about, and her eyes catch on Analin. "And I am not Aes Sedai, Keelix. I do not deserve that title."

Though she had steeled herself against the objections from Amorial and Fiallain, Alathea's determination wanes with Kodokura's warning. Looking at him, she says, "Perhaps you are right, yes? Perhaps we should be cautious. But how can we prove what these doors do without using them?"


Female Human Initiate 5/Aes Sedai 6

Analin shakes her head, frowning at the door. "I am familiar with the Ways and the use of Portal Stones but study of ter'angreal has never been my field. I know there are weaves that allow a channeller to probe devices such as this but do not know them myself." The Aes Sedai looks at the others clustered around the door. "Have you seen anything go through the door? An inanimate object, for example."


"I will always strive to write better" , 25 years gaming, 20 yrs DM

ooo very good analin.


Male Human (Midlander) Wolfbrother 9/Blademaster 2; Init +4; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Sense Emotion, Perception +15; AC 23 (+2 Dex., +11 Def. bonus); HP 129/129; Fort +13; Ref +8; Will +11

Keelix shakes his head, "No Analin Sedai. To the best of my knowledge the doors have not been opened since I entered this room."

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Female Human Wilder 11 / Armswoman 1; Init +3 (+1 Dex., +2 Duelist feat); Senses Perception +4 Defense 26 (+1 Dex., +11 Def. bonus, +4 chain shirt) hp 65/97 Fort +11; Ref +8; Will +11

"Nor are they likely to be opened now," Ryvin says. "This room is getting too crowded for my tastes."

Ryvin bows her head to Alathea and Fiallain in a polite manner.
"Ladies, my appreciation for your company. We must chat more at a later date."

The Ebou Dari just glances at Keelix as she walks past him and out into the corridor.

Keelix:
You feel a pulse of annoyance through the bond - directed not at you, but at the way so many people suddenly crowded in. You also feel the desire that you follow Ryvin - but not something as strong as a command.


Male Human (Midlander) Wolfbrother 9/Blademaster 2; Init +4; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Sense Emotion, Perception +15; AC 23 (+2 Dex., +11 Def. bonus); HP 129/129; Fort +13; Ref +8; Will +11

Without more than a brief nod, Keelix exits behind Ryvin.

Ryvin:
A sense of amusement and a tiny spark of annoyance.

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