tomi shouts -
pull some more levers Wilf - lets see what they do!
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Tomi shrugs and says - i dont know if it will do what i say... im not even sure how i summoned it. stepping onto the causeway cautiously, tomi nevertheless attempts to call the dolphin to his side.
not how i envisioned it but need to get that 2nd level on the board :) yes, summoned creature. hadnt planned to summon often, eidolon will come a bit later though i think
Tomi looks at Ausk, eyes wide. i think... i think i just realised it myself.
huddled into a ball to try and get warm, Tomis mind wanders as he listens to Ausk talk about spirits. He considers his own dreams that have led him to this strange place, and then with an odd memory of the dolphins he had seen on the boat trip to the lonely coast popping into his mind he remembers the sailors saying some believed they were protective spirits that watched over travellers. A strange warmth suffuses his limbs and then with a popping splash, a dolphin appears nearby in the lake.
Tomi nods at Ausks caution and splashes his way to shore, shivering in the cold air.
im not so sure i wanted to get wet on a day like this... am the only that thinks this is all very strange?
tomi scratches his head, shrugs, and follows the others climbing into the unknown.
i have some rope on chaser. tomi puts action to words and trots off to retrieve the rope and hobble chaser.
having been watching Ausk with something close to fascination while quietly trailing round behind him as he meandered around the site, Tomi is right behind Ausk as he disappears into the barrow.
investigating these places on the map does seem more interesting than chasing down a thief...
its 99% done on herolab, i was sort of waiting for an appropriate moment of epiphany to add summoner powers - though i suppose Ausk is in the mix already anyway.
now you mention it, i do seem to remember Eiravel had only arrived shortly before us... and we did make tryfena a promise. even if she has already left, the sooner we return to cymer the easier it will be to pick up her trail!
perhaps we ought to explore whats marked as 'the three' on the map - it has the tuath connection with the other parchment we found. Then again... what do you locals know of this ironwolf keep place? Tomi laughs and says - im not even sure what we are looking for - perhaps tossing a coin would work just as well.
yes - need to make my apologies, sick babies have been ruling my life the last few days :) back on top now though.
Curious as ever, Tomi leaves chaser to wander around grazing and accepts a mug of the strange smelling tea. settling himself down on one of jaxoms logs to try it out, he introduces the rest of the group. After a few minutes of conversation, during which he produces a slightly worse for wear loaf of bread for the group to share, Tomi pulls out the map. would you care to take a look?
bidding a fond farewell to Mitran, Tomi resolves to seek out this Ausk as soon as possible. Gathering together his scant possessions, Tomi first seeks out his other companions and asks them if they would like to come with him.
in response to thomas offer of gold in return for the aspergillum, Tomi says with a smile - to my mind it is not ours to sell - merely being on loan from the shade we discovered beneath the chapel. For my part i want no reward, save the thanks we already have. The others may disagree of course! i'd not seek to speak on their behalf. in two minds about returning to swallowfield - feeling that destiny draws him onwards, rather than back along the path already travelled, Tomi decides to tag along for a little longer - even if only to make sure that Ythel faces justice.
Tomi has wandered this far in search of a spirit guide or animal totem at the behest of his tribes shaman - perhaps there is an RP entry there for Ausk, maybe teaching Tomi a thing or two to produce his intended level of summoner.
i make no excuses for Ythels behaviour - the only he reason he still lives is thanks to his abject surrender. Were it my tribe he'd be cast out at the very least. that doesnt mean Ruans acts were justified though... Tomi shrugs his shoulders and sighs. but if father Ruan is willing to forgive, then do we have the right to consider any less? after all, he has suffered more than any other by Ythels actions.
i kinda like half goblin myself, it fits the setting well. Tomi would be understandably cautious at first around a half goblin who wasnt overtly hostile from the outset, but he has yet to write off the entire race based on a despicable few (after all, the driving force behind the last lot turned out to be a human...). in short, tomi could be won over by a half goblin in the right situation.
wulfric, im planning for tomi to start taking summoner levels so he'll become a bit more of a support character too, though a melee biased one rather than ranged.
overall its been very enjoyable so far, and i'd like to carry on with Tomi if thats ok. in terms of your review, as a player i particularly enjoyed the section from when things started happening at the priory onwards. its difficult to tell without having read it myself, but that mystery part (with the random happenings) felt a little bit boxed in - things had to happen in a certain way for the module to proceed - in particular the NPCs seemed very resistant to the idea of not disappearing off by themselves at every opportunit (when staying together would potentially have foiled the abduction section) the encounters seemed perhaps a little easy to start, but i guess thats a good way for the party to get to know each others abilities. the forced pace through the underground cavern section kept things exciting . it would have been cool if the tide had wreaked a bit more havoc, hehe. kudos to the GM i reckon.
it seems to me there is more than one accusation to answer here - or are we to ignore Ythels claims of scourging by Ruan?
fascinated by the strange animal aspect Ythel had taken on, Tomi kneels down and whispers - how did you do that?
yep, usually in different directions too. they have taken to sleeping in shifts too, just to make sure mum and dad dont get more sleep than they need :)
double the trouble more like! they started crawling a few months ago.
Congrats on the little one. Don't worry, you'll eventually get to sleep through a whole night again. ;) 10 months and counting... twins! wulfric - congrats man. its an experience alright!
Tomi, surprised at Ythels sudden capitulation, hesitates for a moment then kicks away Ythels sword (if possible), and guards Ythel with his own blade - unsure if this is permanent or some kind of ruse.
Tomi shivers as the negative energy washes over him -
and staggers as it drains his life-force. furious to find Ythel has betrayed them all, Tomi clambers up onto the platform and takes a wild swing at the traitorous priest -
Tomi lashes out again in an attempt to distract the hyena from Bo -
arent cover and concealment two different things? i quite liked the idea of wulfric fighting over Tomis head - surely a small creature should provide less cover/concealment than a medium one :P
gritting his teeth and ignoring the sharp claws of the pit thing, Tomi rushes to the aid of his allies.
refreshed by the clean water, Tomi has a spring in his step once more as he continues to follow wulfric.
feeling drained, Tomi scoops up his torch and trudges after Wulfirc.
sitting down heavily, Tomi digs out his potion of cure moderate and unless anyone immediately objects, knocks it back, grimacing at the bitter taste.
Breathing heavily and starting to feel a touch of fear, Tomi ducks inside the half-goblins reach and draws on the last of his flagging strength to try and ram his sword up into the creatures ribcage.
i dunno, some people might like the idea of chopping their way through countless legions of bankers, lawyers, and accountants to solve the GFC
surprised by the half goblins tenacity, Tomi staggers back a step, then as the pain hits him his anger rises and he lets it wash over him, charging back into the fray -
knowing these half breeds die easily, Tomi is unfazed by the snipers hollow attempts at intimidation. taking a step forward, he jams his sword into the creatures gut.
Tomi will continue down to the main junction just ahead for a better look around. On the off chance that he is able to spot the parties hidden assailant, he will attempt to engage him if possible -
as Wilf turns back, Tomi cant resist moving a little in the direction the footsteps were heard from, for a peek...
Tomi will scoop up his everburning torch and move to join Wilf in the passage to shed some light on the pursuit, shortsword clutched in his other hand.
Tomi will get out of the water and, seeing Wilf in pursuit of their assailant, will look to see if he can secure the rope somehow to help the others across.
Though un-used to such large bodies of water, Tomi will attempt to splash his way to shore by swimming -
caution thrown to the wind in the face of danger, tomi will attempt to make the jump to the first rock if he can squeeze past wulfric.
and then if he has movement remaining, will expend a hero point in attempt to make a red leap to the west!
falling short, Tomi makes a wild grab for the target rock
aaaand splash.
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