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-No stats below 10 and above 16 prior to racial modifiers
HP: Max 1st level. 1/2+1+con mod for the remainder
-Starting wealth is average or roll and keep whatever you roll based on class.
-No third party
-No Evil of any kind, (this is a good campaign)
-Teamwork is key, and the party comes into play knowing and respecting each other.
-Two traits, no drawbacks
-Certain races are frowned upon as being mostly "evil", I do not care so long as you accept the general public NPC's might not start off liking you.That said, any non third party race is allowed.
-Drow Nobles are not an option
-No Chosen child/Rich Parents
-Leadership is allowed just do not get too carried away.
-No hero point system
-Automatic Bonus progression
-Mythic is a thing, you'll get it when you get it.
-Diversity is recommended as you will each be utilizing one another's skills in both battle and survival.
-There will be all different forms of enemies, especially undead for all you favored enemy classes.
-I will not always be able to post everyday, but I will try to at least post once if not more when able
-If you don't post within so much time I may or may not either post for you, or replace you.
-This a home-brewed campaign with home-brewed items in it as well
-Rp to your hearts content
-GM has final say
*Please be mindful that rules are subject to change under certain circumstances*
Also please put the following in your Classes/Levels section of your alias and adjust for your stats and class. For Ex.
Enlightened Paladin 2 (HP 23/23) | AC:18 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMD 18 | Fort +11 | Ref +10 | Will +11 | Init +4 | Perc: +2 | Speed 40ft)
The sun rays filter down from the heavens, as the clouds streak across the sky. A breeze billows softly and across the fields plant life bend gently to its will. The sound of wildlife sing throughout forests and such, giving an overall peaceful outlook to the world. Each of you traveling together having gained each others' friendship along your journey. Due north towards what you believe to be a new beginning for each of you. Along your recent travels however, you have heard rumors... Rumors that bring back the legends of old, and makes to question if they actually had happened. Sitting down or resting in some form for a few moments before proceeding you look about the scenery before you... If true, the rumors you had heard would possibly bring destruction to this place and many other beauties of the world as well. The world has changed a lot in the last thousand years, many of the earth's scare have since become areas of beauty while others barren. In the recent town two days back, rumors had been about the great statues referred to as the "Rift Guardians", to have begun falling. Old lore addicts praise them as true protectors claiming that the fall of them meant for many evils to be closer to becoming unleashed upon the world once more.
The world as you know it, has seen peace for roughly a thousand years since the first great war of "Four Flames". Though the world had suffered wars prior, it was the great wars that forever left it's scars on the world. It was in these wars that heroes were born and remembered throughout history... at least, most of them...
It was in the world's first great war that the evil being 'Beatrice' enacted her treachery upon the world, attempting to bring it into damnation by the very souls whom guarded it. These were known as the monks of the four fires. Brave souls born into the world as prodigies specifically to fight and cleanse the world of it's evils. In some ways they were the martyrs for which the world was able to rest easy in peace for centuries... The world has since been protected from other planes via the rift guardians. Placed by what most believe to be 'the gods', they are one of a kind constructs whom demand respect. Made of various rare metals and stones they have stood watch for these last thousand years. Though they seem as ordinary statues resembling great virtues or honorable warriors, the legends have since been looked at as folk tales by the lesser believers as the years passed. Forever dormant to those of this day in age, they still stand strong throughout the world.
The Large sized wolf creature approaches Akari, he stands still, not wanting to provoke the wolf with any sudden movements. With each soft pat it's paws made on the ground beneath it small tufts of dust would knock up respectively. Fog was sticking mostly along the treeline to either side of the road. The wolf moves from the south and with each step Akari notices a barely audible shink! sound emanating from the wolf's shoulders. Upon the beast's back are two humanoids.
The battle having just ended, leaves Akari, sword drawn and still as can be beside a large wolf, a man is kneeling and applying medical assistance to his comrade beyond that, both James and Ari are up on the wolf which is at least the size of a horse. It's sapphire eyes easily catch the attention of any whom gaze upon them as they are reflective in the moonlight. The wolf breathes rhythmically with each of your own.
The man begins bandaging the wounds of his comrade, "Lysanthir! rest now, you need to stay conscious!" His voice sounds encouraging as well as disappointment to which you could assume was directed toward himself. A soft glow emanates from his hand as he places it upon the woman he keeps referring to as Lysanthir's wound located on her side. She smiles bleakly and "that was my mistake,... " her voice trails off as she lets out a soft moan clasping her hand to her side once more.
Ari gazes at the scene before him almost with a look of awe, his fox-like ears twitching. His bright auburn fur stands out against the dark fur of his companion and the wolf. As they approach, Ari's eyes settle on Akari. He pats the wolfs head as if to say thank you and jumps down. "Some battle, huh?"
Breathing heavily and clutching his side, Akari rises precariously to his feet. As he does he chuckles, then laughs. "Yes, I suppose it was. Akari is my name. Thank you for your timely aid." He says before laughing again and walking over to where Lysanthir laid upon the ground.
"How is it, Gabriel?" Indicating Lysanthir's wound with a more serious tone and a nod.
The dire wolf snorts and lowers itself down so you may dismount with ease. In that same motion Ari jumps off. The bright moon overhead lights up clearings where the endless sea of mist part. The air is still but Akari and Gabriel's ears ring from the battle. Gabriel, looking over his shoulder now replaces his sword and shield in their sheath and holster before dipping down and picking Lysanthir up in his arms, "We must find help... the potions aren't working!..." the sound of his deep and panicked breath cut short to continue, but in a whisper barely audible to those in the clearing, "Pelor bless this child... it is not her time" he pleads under his breath.
Akari can see upon closer inspection that the sounds aren't healing like they should. The bleeding has been staved for the moment nut still clutches the now dressed wound to her side. With a nod of acknowledgement Gabriel lifts Lysanthir in a princess carry and begins walking to the town.
The wolf stays still as this transpires not showing a care either way.
Raafe spits the remainder of his chew out on the roadside and silently follows Gabe.
Akari looks to the furred folk, eyes glazed as if out of focus. "I know not what business brought you here, but you have our thanks. Will you come with us to town? I'll treat you all to a round of drinks once I'm sure Lysanthir has been taken care of."
"Drinks would be great. This seems like a conversation to have in a safer environment," Ari says laying a paw on Asuri's shoulder, guiding her towards the path the group is following. "their companion needs aid, the sooner she can get that the better." he continues in more of a whisper to Asuri, nodding in their direction.
"Thank you both, again."
"Stay close." Akari turns and joins Gabriel close by his side; his now sheathed sword held firmly in his hand. While his eyes scan the night around them his gaze returns every so often to Lysanthir to gauge her condition.
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The wolf stands once more as you get off of him. It watches you each make your way away until you watch one another fade into the mist.
The air is calm, staying alert after the recent attacks are within reason, Gabe mainly focuses on Lysanthir's state. Occasionally he whispers "s+$&"
Lysanthir's condition worsens as you all travel back toward the village. At the gates the two guards left severely maimed still rest crumpled bodies on the ground under bloodstained bedsheets. The smell of burnt wood still pollutes the air and embers are still lighting up the immediate area of what was once the village's tavern/inn. While you were gone more of the residents awoke and helped lug water and are still standing outside of it in a half-circle. Some still have buckets in their hands and are seemingly catching their breath. Gabriel walks silently toward them pleading for help of some kind unbeknownst to him. The voices immediately begin talking to one another and Cedric steps forward to meet you all.
"What happened?..." turning quickly to a younger male he continues, "go get the herbalist Clara. Enlighten her on the situation" The boy runs off deeper into the barely lit streets.
A few awkward moments pass before Cedric finds his words, directing them now at Akari while glancing to the other two new faces in silent interest. "were you able to find him? What happened out there?"
Akari sighs, and straps his blade over his shoulder. "The creature has been destroyed, though it nearly had the best of us. If it wasn't for our friends here-" He indicates Ari and Asura with a wave of his hand. "And their timely arrival, we might not have made it."
"How are things here? It looks as if you've got the fires down fairly well."
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"Really?... is it over the-..." his voice trails off as a fleeting expression washes over his face. "... at a better time maybe, my appologies about your ms Lysanthir..." Overall a sincerity is heard and seen with his appologies and he once again co times after an awkward silence. "For the better part of the last hour have we fought it and with combined effort, gotten it to this. God's bless our luck to this."
The man sighs in relief, finally showing a less structured front. Now turning to Ari and Asuri with a polite smile and extension of his hand, "it is a pleasure, I am Cedric,... owner of this..." Cedric's voice has a stressed and sarcastic tone, he waves his hand infront of, but towards, the half burned down tavern, "... is what is left of my business."
Surveying the town and townspeople with occasional glances at Lysanthir, Ari's eyes darken in empathy. He listens as Akari and Cedric talk, keeping his eyes on the burning building.
Hearing his name, Ari's ears perk up and he brings his attention back to the speaker. His eyes returning to their normal bright state, he reaches for Cedric's hand to shake it. "And what a wonderful business it is!" He says, playing off of Cedric's sarcasm, "a few too many embers for my taste though" he chuckles trying to lighten the mood.
"The pleasure is all mine Mr. Cedric, I'm Ari." he finishes with a slight bow and takes a step back for Asuri.
Cedric appears taken back by the ill timed joke. Nonetheless he regains his composure a split moment after realizing the attempt. Looking from Ari to Asuri and back he has a look of awe, "A pleasure,... It is rare to see either of your race in this part of the world, or yours at all for that matter", he gestures to Asuri. "your help is and was appreciated though I wish we could've done more. I am... unaware of what actually did this. We5re you able to deduce what it was Akari?"
A few more moments pass before gasping is heard followed by footsteps. An old woman led by a young man make their way to Gabriel and Lysanthir. Pulling back the bandages Lysanthir squirms in pain letting out gasps in between. It is too dark to see clearly from where you're all positioned yet the vast amounts of coagulating blood leave a dark patch stained to her side. Those of the townsfolk that are reside in the immediate area either back away or continue making their way out of sight, only to return with another bucket of water. The old woman pulls out some herbs and begins crushing them while instructing Gabriel to clean around the wound. A thick paste is created in only a few more minutes from the herbs used. The woman diligently applies the paste thus filling and re-wrapping the wound. Her voice is very meek, "this is all I can do,... not even a day ago she was in my shop" Even in this low light her features are identifiable. Her grayish hair is pulled back into a bun, she is wearing a cheap pilgrim's dress with a shawl wrapped over her shoulders.
Lysanthir stays laying on the ground and Gabriel beside her. They both are drenched in sweat let alone, blood. Not a word is uttered between them.
"I-I'm not sure. It looked like a man, but it was more than that. Obviously, with a pumpkin for a head, but yeah. Its flesh seared when I cut it with my blade."
Akari looks on while herbs and poultices are applied, one hand fidgeting at his side while the other itched for the hilt of his blade. His eyes are set and focused, and his expression twisted with a grimace.
"Lys? Talk to us. Tell me about your next experiment."
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Cedric's face is littered with concern, fear and awe all at once. Speechless he then follows your eyes and conversation resetting his sights on Lysanthir as well.
Lysanthir turns her head slightly to get a better look at you still wincing in pain. Her classic cocky smirk barely able to surface as she speaks in a raspy voice showing her discomfort. "heh,... I guess you'll have to wait and see..."
Akari hides his grimace behind a concerned smile and removes his sword from his back, holding it by his side as he sets down first on one knee, then the other until he finally lays beside her. "I'll wait as long as it takes."
His gaze shifts to the sky above them, as if his eyes could pierce the dark and the smoke to meet another's gaze. "The ground could be a little softer, eh?"
Lysanthir nods visually suppressing any further audible pain the best she could. Occassionally Gabriel wipes the sweat that beads on her forehead before it can streak down her face. Random chit chat between the townsfolk ensues in the background unlike Lysanthir who remains silent. Clearly drained, she falls asleep within a few minutes of going silent with the same symptoms.
Over the next few hours the townsfolk dwindle until only you all and Cedric are left.
Akari slowly and quietly goes into his pack and fetches his blanket, which he then unravels and covers Lysanthir as delicately as he could so as not to wake her. Then, he stands and puts a hand on Gabriel's shoulder with a comanionable squeeze.
"Get some rest yourself, I can watch over her until you wake. You will need it to take proper care of her as she recovers. You both will need it."
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Gabriel's body reacts before his mind and a once resistant man realizes you're right and bows his head in thanks. "yes friend, your selflessness is well advised. " he in turn takes his own bedroll out and lays at the opposite side of Lysanthir.
The remainder of the night goes by uneventful. If you don't have bedrooms you do now as the citizens supply you with them before retreating once more to their homes.
Ari sits down not too far from Akari and leans back looking to the sky. "Gods protect this woman and this town." He whispers to the sky and closes his eyes. His ears continue to twitch towards any sound as he rests.
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The night passes on with few words as many of you take a rest. Bedrolls are spread out in this makeshift campsite and one by one you each drift off into a deep sleep keeping one awake as lookout. Akari takes first watch and Gabriel wakes to relieve him after 8 hours.
The sun rises reflecting off of the morning dew like a sea of glittering gens. Cedric steps out from inside of the burned building through a hole in the wall. He is carrying some damaged items and moving them into an ever growing pile maybe thirty-feet from you. With a smile and nod he greets you not wanting to wake whomever may still be resting. As you wake one by one you also notice Lysanthir is holding a black raven feather-like will in one hand that just peeks out of under the blanket, but is still asleep. Gabriel sits there awake and watching over each of you.
Akari's eyes open as he wakes. They survey his surroundings before he pushes himself from the ground with a sigh and he sets his gaze on Lysanthir, then onto Gabriel with a nod.
"Has her condition changed?" He'll ask softly as he walks over to kneel beside Lysanthir.
"Asuri..." he says. "this land, should you look hard enough, holds many secrets... learn it well and one day stand before me, as of this day you are but a lamb in a dragons den." as he speaks through your mind the disembodied voice becomes more and more raspy, eventually fading out completely.
There is no sign of movement nor anyone within sight of you as you stand there alone. Try as you might no further replies come. There is a chill to the air tonight however, and much thinking to be had.
As you wake Gabe sits there patiently and quietly watching you regain your composure. "I dare not wake her, though she is seemingly unphased by anyone around her And her fever hasn't subsided... I'd like to bring her to Koral. I hear of many meisters who may have the knowledge of a treatment. Cedric is willing to lend us a horse,..." he looks at Akari with an expression of desperation, "I fear for the worst and should like to ride ahead with Lys. If she were to die from this I would never forgive myself"
Ari begins to stir as their voices rouse him. He sits up listening to them as he yawns and stretches still trying to wake up, but stays as quite as he can as to not bother their conversation.
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Akari kneels down by Lysanthir as he listens to Gabriel. His eyes a soft contrast to the seemingly stone faced expression he wore.
"Of course. Go then, gods willing your ride be swift and safe. I will tend to things here and will not be far behind."
He then lightly brushes his fingers over Lysanthir's brow. His eyes fall on the black, feather quill clutched in her hand before he stands and extends his arm to Gabriel.
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With a nod to each of you he mounts the horse that Cedric leads over. It is a chestnut mare with a pale grey mane. Gabriel, after mounting, pulls Lysanthir up with the help of Cedric and he then turns to each of you.
"Ari, it was short lived but thank you. I can see the concern about your face and it enlightens me to know such sincerity exists for strangers beyond those I call friends..."
"Asuri, you seem lost..." he pulls out a holy symbol of his deity and tosses it to you. "perhaps We will meet again, may Pelor bless you and gift you direction while you find your way." he smiles confidently before turning finally to Akari and Cedric.
"Cedric, I will repay this debt to you I swear it by my father's honor and my own... Akari, let us meet again, these past few weeks I've gained not only a comrade or a friend, but a brother. You have earned my respect,... prior bless you, may be bless you all with good fortune and this horse with speed. Farewell"
With one final nod he pulls the reins steering the horse towards the north and begins a steady gallop out of town leaving you all there to talk amongst yourselves. The day is young as the dew shimmers still on the blades of grass.
"Good luck and safe travels, I will pray for you and your friend." Ari bows his head toward Gabriel, raising it again to watch him as he rides off. He lets out a small sigh lost in thought.
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After watching the two of them ride off, Akari turns to Cedric and the others. "Cedric, I am at your service should you need anything of me."
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"I think we'll be all set seeing as we are safe again... perhaps this is a good time to better and bigger..." His voice is strained but genuine as he speaks. Behind him you see a large workhorse strapped to a wooden, well crafted wagon with a wide bench seat in the front. From the looks of it there are saws among other materials for cutting wood loaded in the back. Your guess is they will be gathering wood for the fortification of the town as well as the rebuilding of his estate.
Akari's brow furrows, then he shrugs. "If you say so. Fare thee well, then. Take care, and should our paths cross again, make sure there's plenty of ale. I must catch up with Gabriel."
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Ari turns to Akari, "what's in this city of Koral that you and Gabriel are traveling to? Gabriel mentioned meisters, is there anything else of note in the city?"
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