Listening to Ik-Ha-Thruun sobered her up some. She'd never had much to deal with the winged aasimar since that ritual. Not from a lack of wanting to, just the way their lives had gone.
As the night wears on and people start to head out, I will take my leave, noting those who are interested in viewing the map further to meet me at Truestone Park on the morrow.
I pay my tab and inquire as to the Tavern Owner about resupplying and if they can accommodate me with this. Once I have my confirmation I again thank those who took the time to talk with me and leave for Truestone park.
Arloric listens to Sario's talk about Sarkoris, and as the strange alchemical haze spreads in the room, his attention falters a bit, but he shakes his head a bit and sees her preparing to depart for the Park.
"Would ya like an escort, m'ady?" he asks, slurring a bit in his tipsiness.
As they depart the tavern, Aloric waves grandiosely at a tall, handsome elk who had apparently been waiting outside this whole time. His majestic antlers stretch to the heavens and his coat is a beautiful red-gold. He snuffs somewhat disapprovingly as they approach.
"Tar anois, ná a bheith mar sin! Beidh mé sober go leor do na deasghnátha amárach agus tá a fhios agat é!"
He turns back to Sario.
"Shario! Meet Red-Branch, my boon companion! I reshcued him from shome shtupid huntersh a few yearsh ago! He'sh a MEGALOSHEROSH!"
Red-Branch bows his head respectfully to Sario.
Ik-Ha-Thruun merely hands over the book, a very ornate thing, that would be a Blessed Book if there were any spells inside it, the book looks to be short perhaps only 200 pages long, but on closer inspection it is greater than 5000 pages.
"You've had... conversations with this wizard, like... correspondence by letters. Messages that have been your dialogs. So... show me," says Azura, flipping through the heavy tome. "Show me a conversation that says something about who you both are."
"Would ya like an escort, m'ady?" he asks, slurring a bit in his tipsiness.As they depart the tavern, Aloric waves grandiosely at a tall, handsome elk who had apparently been waiting outside this whole time. His majestic antlers stretch to the heavens and his coat is a beautiful red-gold. He snuffs somewhat disapprovingly as they approach.
"Tar anois, ná a bheith mar sin! Beidh mé sober go leor do na deasghnátha amárach agus tá a fhios agat é!"
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He turns back to Sario.
"Shario! Meet Red-Branch, my boon companion! I reshcued him from shome shtupid huntersh a few yearsh ago! He'sh a MEGALOSHEROSH!"
Red-Branch bows his head respectfully to Sario.
Good to meet you Red Branch I bow back to the majestic creature and strokes its nose.
Oh gwych ac anifail hudol , mae'n dda i wneud eich acquaintence
The Taliesin clan was never known for animals to follow us so willingly without the aid of nature magic. I envy you muchly for your companion here. I would an Escort to the Park, I am not overly familiar with the City as I generally just make quick stops here to gather more supplies and head back out. Tell me more about your uncle.
I will follow Aloric's lead
"Oh dear."
His haze was perhaps a bit too potent, and Cyril quickly dumped whatever was left out down the drain. He began to open the windows of the tavern, hoping the gentle breeze would air out the place. A fine time was all well and good, but this display might land him in hotter water than his concoction.
Eventually, he manages to air out the place, and gathering his things, the now inebriated door man made no point to stop him.
Perhaps I should socialize more often
Cyril makes his way back to his home, making a few mental notes of how to improve his latest creation.
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I show then, with those simple words he starts showing the very begining words and pharses that he couldn't understand because of the arcane nature of them, Here, he speak of ArchMage meeting he must attend, and fear because he is missing time, I write too, on next page, learning to read and write, decide on name that day, Ik-Ha-Thruun You see, Wizard Friend confused, he no understand I there. Writes more here, questions about who I be, where I come from. I not able to tell him, learning to read and write hard, take many months, many moons to learn enough to tell him I simply exist. I think therefore I am, cannot tell him anymore than that.
Here, him talk about doing good, that it all important to do good, that Law was good too, but sometimes revenge best good. Left me Amulet and Holy symbol of Grandfather as he called him. Ragathiel, Mage not know how him think of Mage, but always try to make Grandfather of Mage proud. Look here here, him talk about trips he always wanted go on, I wake up there sometimes, then write down what I think of places and he write back starting then. Start trying to teach I, stuff and things about places and people. Not good at learning quickly, but me do know things about places, and some people. Show me lots of places, people too, met a King Once, some place north, with Ulfen, strange place but nice people. Them no bother me, like drinking and brawling. I join sometimes, miss place there was peace there. No one asked more than I had or could give. Ik-ha-Thruun fell silent then looking at the book, sadly stroking it as if he missed something.
I show then, with those simple words he starts showing the very begining words and pharses that he couldn't understand because of the arcane nature of them, Here, he speak of ArchMage meeting he must attend, and fear because he is missing time, I write too, on next page, learning to read and write, decide on name that day, Ik-Ha-Thruun You see, Wizard Friend confused, he no understand I there. Writes more here, questions about who I be, where I come from. I not able to tell him, learning to read and write hard, take many months, many moons to learn enough to tell him I simply exist. I think therefore I am, cannot tell him anymore than that.
Here, him talk about doing good, that it all important to do good, that Law was good too, but sometimes revenge best good. Left me Amulet and Holy symbol of Grandfather as he called him. Ragathiel, Mage not know how him think of Mage, but always try to make Grandfather of Mage proud. Look here here, him talk about trips he always wanted go on, I wake up there sometimes, then write down what I think of places and he write back starting then. Start trying to teach I, stuff and things about places and people. Not good at learning quickly, but me do know things about places, and some people. Show me lots of places, people too, met a King Once, some place north, with Ulfen, strange place but nice...
"That's... amazing," says Azura wonderingly. "You have a record of... all the things you've learned, of all the mentoring this wizard taught you, and he taught you all this about how to live a good life, how to help people, how to do better things for everyone around you. And he tried to prepare you for your travels, for the people you'd meet, and for the places you might go. It's almost like he was a father to you, trying to help you find your way in the world." Azura gently places a hand on the book, then closes it and hands it back to Ik-Ha-Thruun.
"I think... maybe he needs you to avenge him," she says. "Like something happened to him and now... all he can do is send you these messages, and he needs your help to finish... what he left behind."
Then she lets out a brief yelp as Luci's tail disappears under her skirt, but she quickly suppresses it.
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I may not be a smart man, but I know that everyone but me has a mother and father. I have me, but I also have Wizard Friend, perhaps your right, though I know not what to seek Just Revenge for, or just Revenge. You speak smart, make think, open doors in head that not open except when Wizard Freind writes. Me should give you something, not have much but have this.
Without a thought the Angelkin plucks a feather from each of his six wings, and binds it with silken ribbion, and blows on it gently so that it wafts just as gently onto the table.
He doesn't so much as speak about what he did only that he has given of himself, again it would seem though he wasn't smart enough to know that.He first gave of himself when he handed her that book, for it was a collection of all of his memories, all of his thoughts and deeds, and of the Arch Mage that might of created him.
I see, hear, and understand more than most think. Feathers soft, warm, and filled with life and light. Something to play with, or be played with. Darya might want to know, perhaps you should show her and the one, she said, Luciana? Perhaps they will like them, though I wouldn't suggest thinking of me, I am not best with things like this. Thought I try to help friends, always help freinds.
Room spins some, and thoughts creep to mind, not sure why, something to do with the mist. Makes feelings about others, feelings I no used to having, though me thinks you understand them well enough. I take up too much time Darya not need stay with I. Dragz gone too, though Luciana stays, so many people here that were there, all of them good people, good freinds, fine people. Not sure what supposed to do other than smile now. Perhaps wave you three away to some secret lovers get away? Not sure what Me can add to that,?
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"Thank you! That is so sweet of you," says Azura genuinely. She steps up to give Ik a comforting hug. She smells like springtime.
"If you're still here tomorrow... we could talk more. I think I would like to know more about your story." She gives his arm a comforting squeeze. Then, she turns slightly to address Luci and Darya. "We should get going if I'm going to make it to my work tomorrow," she says.
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Waving to Ik-Ha-Thruun, Darya stands up, slipping on arm around Azura's waist and the other around Luci's with a smile after putting a few more gold on the counter. "Happy Armasse eve everybody!" she calls out as they leave.
Merlin looks around the tavern. The evening has gotten late; it's almost morning. He yawns; a huge, jaw-popping deal that reverberates throughout his entire body.
This has been a welcomed homecoming
Merlin stands to leave. He waves so long to those he has known; and he waves to those just met.
I wonder how the actual festival day will even duplicate this night!
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The elf will inquire about lodgings in the inn.
I've been with you the entire time and intentionally haven't made a post knowing that things would slow down. And, in fact, I don't want to say no to anyone. If this were a television show I'd try to find some place for your PCs in it because they are just that neat.
I think taking on rebuilding Kenabres would be a great idea. I'm up for discussing that.
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Champions!
Mark Thomas 66: Darya Flamekissed (Aasimar Paladin)
Archpaladin Zousha: Arloric Dziergas-Highbough (Tiefling Druid *Nature Fang*)
Grogimus: Ik-Ha-Thruun (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin)
ShadowFighter88: Luciana Moretti (Tiefling *Demon-blooded* Paladin)
william Nightmoon: Dragz Titanhammer (Half-Orc Barbarian *Scarred Rager*)
MattZ: Kelly Littlekettle (Halfling Barbarian *Urban Barbarian*)
halfdragon62: Baleon The Bloodhound (Human Paladin)
Guardians!
Mjolbeard89: Iomenna bet-Melkiel (Human Bloodrager *Celestial, Steelblooded*)
Reg Tyrsman: Losvarlinth (Half-Drow Fighter *Two-Weapon Fighter*)
Marshals!
Raltus: Sario Ulum Taliesin (Aasimar *Lawbringer* Druid)
Jesse Heinig: Azura Celestine (Aasimar Bard *Arcane Healer*)
Hierophants!
Dorian 'Grey': Merlin Brokencrown (Half-Elf Warsighted Oracle)
servant6: Arthur Mirkwood (Tiefling *Kyton-Blooded* Archivist Bard)
Nikolaus de'Shade: Siobhan Sable (Half-Drow Oracle)
John Mechalas: Aberus Ocellio (Human *Taldan* Cleric of Sarenrae)
Ouachitonian: Uriel Aurelius (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin *Oathsworn vs. Fiends & Vengeance)
william Nightmoon : Adriala Nightmoon (Tiefling *Devilblooded* Witch *Transformation Patron*)
Tricksters!
Dragoncat: Alexa Dorne (Aasimar *Emberkin* Unchained Rogue)
Louxman: Bahram Alhazred (Human *Keleshite* Inquisitor)
Limnen_euron: Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars (Half-Drow Bard *Arcane Duelist*)
Archmagi!
JASON RODARTE: Telerin Quenya (Elf Wizard *Abjurer*)
inxpitter: Cyril Hastings Alderford (Human Alchemist *Beastmorph*)
If I missed anyone, please let me know.
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Champions!
Mark Thomas 66: Darya Flamekissed (Aasimar Paladin)
Archpaladin Zousha: Arloric Dziergas-Highbough (Tiefling Druid *Nature Fang*)
ShadowFighter88: Luciana Moretti (Tiefling *Demon-blooded* Paladin)
william Nightmoon: Dragz Titanhammer (Half-Orc Barbarian *Scarred Rager*)
MattZ: Kelly Littlekettle (Halfling Barbarian *Urban Barbarian*)
halfdragon62: Baleon The Bloodhound (Human Paladin)Guardians!
Mjolbeard89: Iomenna bet-Melkiel (Human Bloodrager *Celestial, Steelblooded*)
Reg Tyrsman: Losvarlinth (Half-Drow Fighter *Two-Weapon Fighter*)
-Ik-Ha-Thruun (Aasimar -Angelkin- Paladin)Marshals!
Raltus: Sario Ulum Taliesin (Aasimar *Lawbringer* Druid)
Jesse Heinig: Azura Celestine (Aasimar Bard *Arcane Healer*)Hierophants!
Dorian 'Grey': Merlin Brokencrown (Half-Elf Warsighted Oracle)
servant6: Arthur Mirkwood (Tiefling *Kyton-Blooded* Archivist Bard)
Nikolaus de'Shade: Siobhan Sable (Half-Drow Oracle)
John Mechalas: Aberus Ocellio (Human *Taldan* Cleric of Sarenrae)
Ouachitonian: Uriel Aurelius (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin *Oathsworn vs. Fiends & Vengeance)
william Nightmoon : Adriala Nightmoon (Tiefling *Devilblooded* Witch *Transformation Patron*)Tricksters!
Dragoncat: Alexa Dorne (Aasimar *Emberkin* Unchained Rogue)
Louxman: Bahram Alhazred (Human *Keleshite* Inquisitor)
Limnen_euron: Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars (Half-Drow Bard *Arcane Duelist*)Archmagi!
JASON RODARTE: Telerin Quenya (Elf Wizard *Abjurer*)
inxpitter: Cyril Hastings Alderford (Human Alchemist *Beastmorph*)If I missed anyone, please let me know.
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Ik-Ha-Thruun felt sleepy and moved off to his room upstairs, what came down though was another thing.
The Arch-Mage known as Alfred True-Light came down the stairs moments later, supporting himself on a Great Sword made of force, clearly could all see him, but in front of him went a Book floating in the air, carried by a invisible servant. He wore the white robes of a good mage, and was bedecked as was fit for travel. A raven that had been bleached white by years sat on his shoulder, I shouldn't have lied to him Munnin, he needs you and I it seems. Though for whats left of the life of me I am not sure what to do with him. The paladin isn't old enough to be here, but neither can I simply leave him to waste his life in my Wizards Tower. Surely there is a Cure
The White Raven cocked its head and spoke in Common, "You worry much over the being that is stealing your very life, perhaps even your soul. Your powers wane now because you don't fight it. You should blast his existance from reality, but no, you will not have any death on your doorstep, since your adventuring days are over. I forget, how many of your compatriots are still alive? Was it 3? All of them strong enough in magic, be it arcane or divine, to overcome this thing. Yet still we are here, about to sit down at a table and pour over books..."
A crack of magical energy surged from the Alfred, "I will not have you speak that way Munnin, nor will I allow you to foster the thoughts that you have into others. He steals nothing from me, he has every right to exist, just I did. I however am old, and wizened. Did you not notice that without the magic of this belt, I would be too old and feeble to even walk down those steps. I pray that Grandfather Ragathiel will give me a sign soon. My powers wane too greatly for me to hold this form for more than an evening at most anymore. To make it worse my magic seems to have been bent away from my will, though only Grandfather would know why. Perhaps though it is my powers feeding him life. It could be, though I would need more research..." [/b]
The older Angelkin wrote in the book while thinking, having to stop at one point to sit at a table. He stopped once more when he read some of the things that the Paladin had wrote, feelings, other than anger and fear. It was a start, though he wasn't sure what the feelings were, Alfred knew them well, he remeberd his first wife, oh so long ago. He had felt the stirring in his loins when he had seen her, but the lad had no idea what that was. Blasted all, there wasn't enough time to talk him through these things. The thought stopped him, there was never time to talk to him as they could never be in the same place at once. Well, he could write to him, explain birds and bees, or at least what romance was like. He was slow, and had to be coached through things, but this one was one of those things that should have been told to him earlier. Grandfather forbid if some ruffian had explained it, he might have the wrong idea on how to go about things, or even if he should.
There stood another problem, what was he to the Paladin, just a freind that he never saw, one that answered questions. The sigh that escaped him was exacerbated by more problems.Time wasn't on his side, and he had so very much he needed to do.
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A posting of who is in the adventure will be made, and then we can move on from there. I'll have it posted this week, likely around Tuesday.
okay. will you be doing the rebuilding as well?
Champions!
Mark Thomas 66: Darya Flamekissed (Aasimar Paladin)
Archpaladin Zousha: Arloric Dziergas-Highbough (Tiefling Druid *Nature Fang*)
Grogimus: Ik-Ha-Thruun (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin)
ShadowFighter88: Luciana Moretti (Tiefling *Demon-blooded* Paladin)
william Nightmoon: Dragz Titanhammer (Half-Orc Barbarian *Scarred Rager*)
MattZ: Kelly Littlekettle (Halfling Barbarian *Urban Barbarian*)
halfdragon62: Baleon The Bloodhound (Human Paladin)Guardians!
Mjolbeard89: Iomenna bet-Melkiel (Human Bloodrager *Celestial, Steelblooded*)
Reg Tyrsman: Losvarlinth (Half-Drow Fighter *Two-Weapon Fighter*)Marshals!
Raltus: Sario Ulum Taliesin (Aasimar *Lawbringer* Druid)
Jesse Heinig: Azura Celestine (Aasimar Bard *Arcane Healer*)Hierophants!
Dorian 'Grey': Merlin Brokencrown (Half-Elf Warsighted Oracle)
servant6: Arthur Mirkwood (Tiefling *Kyton-Blooded* Archivist Bard)
Nikolaus de'Shade: Siobhan Sable (Half-Drow Oracle)
John Mechalas: Aberus Ocellio (Human *Taldan* Cleric of Sarenrae)
Ouachitonian: Uriel Aurelius (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin *Oathsworn vs. Fiends & Vengeance)
william Nightmoon : Adriala Nightmoon (Tiefling *Devilblooded* Witch *Transformation Patron*)Tricksters!
Dragoncat: Alexa Dorne (Aasimar *Emberkin* Unchained Rogue)
Louxman: Bahram Alhazred (Human *Keleshite* Inquisitor)
Limnen_euron: Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars (Half-Drow Bard *Arcane Duelist*)Archmagi!
JASON RODARTE: Telerin Quenya (Elf Wizard *Abjurer*)
inxpitter: Cyril Hastings Alderford (Human Alchemist *Beastmorph*)If I missed anyone, please let me know.
okay. will you be doing the rebuilding as well?
I'd like to be a part of it.
Where would you get the gaming material for it?
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Where would you get the gaming material for it?
Mainly Ultimate Campaign.
Champions!
Mark Thomas 66: Darya Flamekissed (Aasimar Paladin)
Archpaladin Zousha: Arloric Dziergas-Highbough (Tiefling Druid *Nature Fang*)
Grogimus: Ik-Ha-Thruun (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin)
ShadowFighter88: Luciana Moretti (Tiefling *Demon-blooded* Paladin)
MattZ: Kelly Littlekettle (Halfling Barbarian *Urban Barbarian*)
halfdragon62: Baleon The Bloodhound (Human Paladin)
Guardians!
Mjolbeard89: Iomenna bet-Melkiel (Human Bloodrager *Celestial, Steelblooded*)
Reg Tyrsman: Losvarlinth (Half-Drow Fighter *Two-Weapon Fighter*)
william Nightmoon: Dragz Titanhammer (Half-Orc Barbarian *Scarred Rager*)
Marshals!
Raltus: Sario Ulum Taliesin (Aasimar *Lawbringer* Druid)
Jesse Heinig: Azura Celestine (Aasimar Bard *Arcane Healer*)
Hierophants!
Dorian 'Grey': Merlin Brokencrown (Half-Elf Warsighted Oracle)
servant6: Arthur Mirkwood (Tiefling *Kyton-Blooded* Archivist Bard)
Nikolaus de'Shade: Siobhan Sable (Half-Drow Oracle)
John Mechalas: Aberus Ocellio (Human *Taldan* Cleric of Sarenrae)
Ouachitonian: Uriel Aurelius (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin *Oathsworn vs. Fiends & Vengeance)
Tricksters!
Dragoncat: Alexa Dorne (Aasimar *Emberkin* Unchained Rogue)
Louxman: Bahram Alhazred (Human *Keleshite* Inquisitor)
Limnen_euron: Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars (Half-Drow Bard *Arcane Duelist*)
Archmagi!
JASON RODARTE: Telerin Quenya (Elf Wizard *Abjurer*)
inxpitter: Cyril Hastings Alderford (Human Alchemist *Beastmorph*)
william Nightmoon : Adriala Nightmoon (Tiefling *Devilblooded* Witch *Transformation Patron*)
List updated!
Champions!
Mark Thomas 66: Darya Flamekissed (Aasimar Paladin)
Archpaladin Zousha: Arloric Dziergas-Highbough (Tiefling Druid *Nature Fang*)
Grogimus: Ik-Ha-Thruun (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin)
ShadowFighter88: Luciana Moretti (Tiefling *Demon-blooded* Paladin)
MattZ: Kelly Littlekettle (Halfling Barbarian *Urban Barbarian*)
halfdragon62: Baleon The Bloodhound (Human Paladin)Guardians!
Mjolbeard89: Iomenna bet-Melkiel (Human Bloodrager *Celestial, Steelblooded*)
Reg Tyrsman: Losvarlinth (Half-Drow Fighter *Two-Weapon Fighter*)
william Nightmoon: Dragz Titanhammer (Half-Orc Barbarian *Scarred Rager*)Marshals!
Raltus: Sario Ulum Taliesin (Aasimar *Lawbringer* Druid)
Jesse Heinig: Azura Celestine (Aasimar Bard *Arcane Healer*)Hierophants!
Dorian 'Grey': Merlin Brokencrown (Half-Elf Warsighted Oracle)
servant6: Arthur Mirkwood (Tiefling *Kyton-Blooded* Archivist Bard)
Nikolaus de'Shade: Siobhan Sable (Half-Drow Oracle)
John Mechalas: Aberus Ocellio (Human *Taldan* Cleric of Sarenrae)
Ouachitonian: Uriel Aurelius (Aasimar *Angelkin* Paladin *Oathsworn vs. Fiends & Vengeance)Tricksters!
Dragoncat: Alexa Dorne (Aasimar *Emberkin* Unchained Rogue)
Louxman: Bahram Alhazred (Human *Keleshite* Inquisitor)
Limnen_euron: Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars (Half-Drow Bard *Arcane Duelist*)Archmagi!
JASON RODARTE: Telerin Quenya (Elf Wizard *Abjurer*)
inxpitter: Cyril Hastings Alderford (Human Alchemist *Beastmorph*)
william Nightmoon : Adriala Nightmoon (Tiefling *Devilblooded* Witch *Transformation Patron*)List updated!
Dare you to do this again but by campaign traits!