Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren seems ignorant to any such mention, " No, I believe I did not know such a thing. Thank you for informing me. Even so.. I would think SOMEONE would have approached you by now. I assume the next time would be far from now correct? "
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren gave laughing smile, " And which of those would explain myself Miss Avarice? I assume some combination of the two? For I feel quite ignorant as of late for not knowing even the simplest method of entering the tower in the first place. I must come off as foolish entertainment. Likely you saw me gallivanting around. "
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren gives a nervous and hesitant laugh, he wasn't quite sure how to evaluate the situation. Was she giving him a compliant or an insult? He wasn't confident either way.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
" Well, I would never do so as it would belittle the respect I have for you. Nor could I deem to be worthy of getting so close to one such as yourself. Elves are picky for a good reason. I would very much consider you a person of worth Miss Avarice. Though I am unsure where your talents lie. Perhaps you can enlighten me? I understand I am not.. quite ideal in your choice.. IF you choose me that is. "
DM Tuyena |
Gaedran gets the feeling this is about as close as Avarice gets to complimenting others.
Avarice shrugs, grabs something off her belt and throws it over her shoulder, where it lands on a table being sat at by four orcs.
The resulting explosion tears away part of the tavern and sends the four men flying out the newly formed entrance to the Star's Rest.
Picking up her book, Avarice gives you a curt nod and says "I'll be waiting at the doors in two days time."
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren coughs away the resulting smoke and blushes.. slightly, " I will be glad to be by your side in the coming venture.. Miss Avarice. I suppose I should get the last member then. " Gaedren returns to Asteria with a overall happy face.
" I'm not sure if you watched but.. I think so far I have done well... what do you think? The Woman over there is a Paladin.. well armored, provides healing and other resources. The Pixie and dark-elf are actually kind individuals and simply were looking for adventure.. the dark elf is ranged while the pixie is covert. And you just saw that explosion "
Gaedren Bates |
" Alright...I appreciate the support there. I don't plan on dying that is for sure. Nor will I like to see you do so either. You have to regain what you lost just as I do. I'm off.. wish me luck. We never know what the rest can bring. "
Gaedren nods to Asteria and walks to the Elven man wielding the Club, he waves slightly to 'Hazel' on his way to the man and greets him with a fist to his chest.
" Hello Ser Elf.. I am Gaedren.. And I have come to give you a proposition.. possibly. "
Gaedren Bates |
" Well.. I assume with that said, you are not wrong in this case. I have been gathering people to get through the place known as.. The Tower of Stars, My friend. And you seem more than capable. Though I must ask.. why and what you would travel such a place for? I would not wish to force anything of you out of obligation. "
Gaedren Bates |
" ..To hear the lamentation of their women? " Gaedren says playfully yet clearly in the Elf-man's favor.
" You must be a devout Gorumite, that is most great. With those who i have spoken with, you would be likely able to fight to you hearts content and so may venture to places likely uncharted by other groups inside the tower. What say you to a chance to do so with other such warriors? One who use Blade, Spell, Magic and... bombs for similar gains? "
Gaedren Bates |
" I see... The Rough Beast? You delight in destruction. This is not wrong as you have said it is such destruction that you reach your... lord. And such that you can continue far past what you should. So a group can enhance your praise of him, is that acceptable? "
Gaedren Bates |
" Well then... I guess we shall meet at the gate in... 42 hours from.. now. I would ask you not touch the Elven lady with the Book. " Gaedren gives a deep bow to the man. " May I ask your name? "
Gaedren Bates |
" ...... Okay then " Gaedren seems to slightly regret his own wording. He shakes his head but can only chuckle, how was it that these people not be.. noticed?
He then makes a decision... The group would need an even number. 8 allowed splitting of the group for puzzles that required different positioning to solve without increasing mortality rates. He had heard of such raps and wished them not to catch the group unawares. Well.. Save for Lug.. he seemed to want to die. An attitude befitting a frontline attitude.
So it came down to the two left. The snake whisperer and the wolf shaman. As of yet it seemed the women were more.. stable so ultimately he decided to approach the female in her playing with the canine. He pulled out some rations in the form of jerky and approached amicably. " Hello, the place has gotten quite exciting as of late. I suppose that is slightly my fault. I am Gaedren Bates of Nirmathas. And I would like to speak with you if you have the time.. I come bearing a gift to your canine companion. "
Gaedren Bates |
" It was only fair. Now know, I ask this of you regardless of the answer and the offering before has no sway or should have none for the proposition I ask of you. I assume you know much more about this village of Elis than I. As such you seem.. wise and know of the Tower of Stars. I have been gathering individuals to come together and traverse the interior to what unknown knowledge may lie inside. If you have a reason to come with I would gladly see you explore with possible allies than alone. I do not hold you to a higher order, god or motive.. I simply wish to build a bond with people and survive so that we all achieve our goals.. whatever that may be. "
Lily Firren |
"Well said. You seem to be an astute leader to rally so many to your cause already, I have taken notice. If for no other reason than it seems your party will be the only one to enter the Tower this month, I shall accompany you. My name is Lily, it is nice to meet you, you've already met Mona."
Gaedren Bates |
" I .. I thank you for such kind words. I am nothing like a leader but I do find it.. easier to speak with people than others happen to have. I will be glad to have such a reasonable and gorgeous woman such as yourself as well as a fierce companion such as Mona. I hope that.. at least this one time, our group breaks the time tested result of never returning and instead come back having experienced a great wealth of life and gain great ends. So if you come.. come to be part of the group rather than being lead by any such person.. even myself. I am simply a part of the whole. " Gaedren gives a one armed bow and graces Mona with another portion of Jerky.
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren pauses for a moment, sure he had mentioned his name before, but saw no issue repeating himself. He had done so various different ways already, what harm be one more? He gave a welcome smile and placed his hand out to shake; " Gaedren Bates, I am delighted to meet you Mistress Lily and Noble Mona. "
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren give a hearty laugh noticing the clever wordplay Lily seemed to display in response to his own wording. He gives her a wink, " Then 42 hours from now I plan to meet up with the other members. It will be then that we venture inside the belly of the unknown beast. Hopefully we arent too unprepared. Now.. if you excuse me I must speak to Miss 'Hazel' "
He made sure not to rudely leave without her recognizing his departure before returning to hazel and smiling.
" I return, and I have gathered.. some possible recipients. I assume you have observed thus? "
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren mentally fistpumps, it seemed that he somehow was able to assemble very VERY different persons to travel with him into the maw of the Beast. For good or poor it would be a test of his very life. He however.. could not afford to fail. There was more than his meager life at stake here... turning to Vartigan and Shaylee. " Well then I guess I should inform you the good news. One.. Vartigan most likely wont be looking at the Elven lady anymore.. He likely want to keep his genitals intact from either side. Two we all will meet at the tower in two days time, that is to say 42 hours from now. How's that..? "
Gaedren Bates |
" ... *cough* I did.. not expect that.. at all.. " Gaedren seemed to blush before finally coming back to Lana. " I guess I.. err.. Did it? We now have a adventuring group to travel down into the heights of the tower. I hope I didnt make the wrong choice and that you will gladly accompany thee rest. I almost feel like some of them had fully made up their mind BEFORE I even approached but was.. for lack of a better term. Testing me? Haha, funny, right? " He said to the stalwart paladin
Gaedren Bates |
" I only need to inform Asteria then.. I thank you Lana.. " Gaedren gives Lana a nod and reaches the beginning and the end of his long recruitment drive. he was both excited and exhausted and looked to Asteria as such. " I'm.. finished. So.. what now? I assume you also are satisfied? In two days we will either start an amazing adventure or perhaps end prematurely.. I have hopes however. "
Gaedren Bates |
" Right then, I did indeed mean that.. I need get a room. I admit I didnt expect it to take as long as it did. I almost forgot. I will gladly see you then Miss Asteria. " Gaedren rubs his temples went to the bartender and ordered a room for the next two days.
Gaedren Bates |
" Until then, Miss Asteria... " Gaedren seemed longing to say more but dropped it. Each person had their quirks and many of them just met.... Hazel still confused him.. the woman had fangs alot longer than he would have guessed on even some beasts.
DM Tuyena |
Two days come and go quickly, and soon the hour is upon the group.
The moon rises into the sky as the party gathers outside the Tower.
Though it's night, one could never tell this close to the Tower of Stars.
The minutes draw on as the moon rises higher into the sky, until, finally, it is eclipsed by the tower's light.
Upon which the two massive stone doors into the tower, slowly swing out, and await any brave enough to enter.
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren looks to the party having all assembled in this one time, they have whatever they need to get through this he had hopes and with a leap and a jump Gaedren shouted out, " ARE YOU READY GUYS?! LETS MAKE HISTORY! " He delved into the light and walked into the stone doors.. cautiously.
DM Tuyena |
Walking through the stone entrance Gaedren passes through a wall of darkness.
Emerging on the other side he finds himself alone in an enormous room.
A faint blue light shines all throughout the chamber and many panes of blue glass windows line the room but none can be seen out of.
Most concerning of all, the door that he entered through is not there, instead, there are a number of doors spread out throughout the antechamber.
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren takes this time to equip his spear, it was not something he would normally do but having a bow out would be slightly folly, if only because he was not exactly SURE he was safe. Would he be here by himself? Is this why no group ever came out at the same time? He would wait a moment, but his senses were sharp. He would not let this situation get the best of him.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Avarice Mune |
Avarice suddenly appears next to Gaedren and as she does so a ring of white light shoots up along the walls of the tower to the top.
Looking around Avarice says, "This is mildly inconvenient, if not entirely unsuspected."
Gaedren Bates |
Gaedren's heart jumps but he is somewhat glad AND afraid he was not alone... considering the person he was with now could easily blow his legs off.. or worse. " Mildly is putting it lightly Miss Avarice. I think we should wait for the others to be sue the effect is limited or random. At least I see nothing hiding. "
Gaedren Bates |
"... Miss Hazel I assume that was an attempt at a joke considering.. all the doors.. that likely lead to rooms.. " Gaedren hesitantly chuckled. he looked around, the group gathered and settled and spoke up.
" Alright then, I guess we should.. explore.. right? its best at this point to stick together. We have no clue how this place functions but we go east... Why? Well I'm not sure why but in my experience that tends not to end TOO badly.. and we dont exactly have leads.. UNLESS. Mona, Lily do you have any scents that can be tracked recently? "
DM Tuyena |
Before Gaedren can get too much further into his line of thought however one of the northern doors open, and several armed men begin to file into the room.
"I told you I had the day right you idiot, Belorin, now look, we get to kill the new arrivals and be back to Nexus before anyone knows the difference."
Gaedren Bates |
" I'm sorry to say sir but this will unfortunately not be a day you will gain much from the new arrivals.. I hope you surrender. Lug would you so kind and show these men your Religion. Oh and the rest of you? That man speaking has a soft underbelly. "
Gaedren Freebooter Banes the leader.