Here be dragons! Adventurers keep out! (Inactive)

Game Master Davachido

I am a fore-sight wizard. My high knowledge comes from my high int a lot of study(ranks) and experience. It's still useful to be able to look stuff up.

Before the group disperses to their various home cities, Vaklam asks Leonard for some assistance. "Got this off some goody goody two shoes Paladin type. Some sorta magic toy, but I don't what it does. Wanna help me out?"

Before the group disperses to their various home cities, Vaklam asks Leonard for some assistance. "Got this off some goody goody two shoes Paladin type. Some sorta magic toy, but I don't what it does. Wanna help me out?"

"Sure. Whatcha got?"

Vaklam hands over the circlet, "Some silly simian friends of mine stole it offa his head. It made his face all lizardy, but it stayed that way after it was taken. I don't think that's normal"

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Even with arcane sight you have to study an item for a minute. You can't identify items at a glance unless you have some special power to do so beyond the spell.

dam it your right. I can only get the aura with a glace with out a minute examination. Arcane sight just became a lot less sexy. Over leveled cantrip. Edit: where are you geting a minute from? Detect magic says that you can roll spellcraft on the 3rd round to identify properties. Arcana sight gives 3rd round info at a glace

dam it your right. I can only get the aura with a glace with out a minute examination. Arcane sight just became a lot less sexy. Over leveled cantrip. Edit: where are you geting a minute from? Detect magic says that you can roll spellcraft on the 3rd round to identify properties. Arcana sight gives 3rd round info at a glace

You're correct. it's 3 rounds now. 1 min is a holdover from 3.5.

Despite all this I am guessing considering Vaklam doesn't want Min to analyze this he would do this out of ear shot of him. So Min wouldn't hear of it thus not know to focus arcane sight on a random circle Vaklam is turning over to Leonard.

Leonard is unable to glean anything from what it is, Kodo bids Vaklam closer. Kodo whispers into both Vaklam and his master's ear.

When Min returns to study the golem parts it takes him a long time to even decipher what's going on, any magic inspection of them is fruitless as they are still immune to magic despite the golem being defunct. The research will take a best part of a week. What Min eventually does find is the golems were not crafted on Oteria instead they were likely crafted in the fey wild. Further it seems the handiwork of these golems is from goblins not eladrin. The tool markings give that away. The most important part of these golems however is that a spirit of some kind was bound to the golem, again hard to determine how or when magically due to the innate magic defences the golems still have.

Despite all this I am guessing considering Vaklam doesn't want Min to analyze this he would do this out of ear shot of him. So Min wouldn't hear of it thus not know to focus arcane sight on a random circle Vaklam is turning over to Leonard.

Leonard is unable to glean anything from what it is, Kodo bids Vaklam closer. Kodo whispers into both Vaklam and his master's ear.

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When Min returns to study the golem parts it takes him a long time to even decipher what's going on, any magic inspection of them is fruitless as they are still immune to magic despite the golem being defunct. The research will take a best part of a week. What Min eventually does find is the golems were not crafted on Oteria instead they were likely crafted in the fey wild. Further it seems the handiwork of these golems is from goblins not eladrin. The tool markings give that away. The most important part of these golems however is that a spirit of some kind was bound to the golem, again hard to determine how or when magically due to the innate magic defences the golems still have.

"There you are then."

Also I want to learn more about the Eladrin. So I cast Know the Enemy for a knowledge nobility check of +10.

Knowledge Nobility: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33

Despite the fact the the Golems control centers can not be taken control of or hacked by me they are still very interesting. I study them carefully and draw of the schematics for use in the new computer system I am going to build.

Will just wait for more people to post so I can resolve a large chunk of what's going on

"But, but, that doesn't explain why his face stayed all lizardy after I stole his magic toy.."

Once this conversation is done, Vaklam will head back to Enoch and begin exploring his swampy ruins more in depth.

"But, but, that doesn't explain why his face stayed all lizardy after I stole his magic toy.."

Once this conversation is done, Vaklam will head back to Enoch and begin exploring his swampy ruins more in depth.

"Perhaps he wasn't using it at the time. Also, who are you talking about?"

The Shard will try to arrange a time and date as to when a group of his students and himself could train in the forest.
In the meantime he'll head back to Roquefort and give Pytha-Gora, Korina and some of his top students a few private lessons in martial arts combined with the use of natural weapons and unique fighting styles.
Besides that he will try to search and inquire of uncommon and rare animals around Roquefort and the mountains with Pytha-Gora and Korina.

This already in preparation of Awakening Pytha-Gora next lvl

Also want to talk with bunch of the rangers about the forrest. Try and make some friends.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Min

The Eladrin is named Elisedd, a very old elite of the Firewood noble house. His exploits mostly involve the wars he's fought in mostly against creatures trying to invade the feywild. Tales suggest he is also a sorcerer of some renown though doesn't use his magic much in a fight. Preferring to use magic to make a forest in which he would bog down younger lived creatures in a guerrilla war that they can't win.

The rangers you talk to in the forest are all young people for their race and there is a whole mixture. Many you see are wearing clothing from the old Kalvian times, many say they used to travel in the caravans. What strikes odd to you is some of the humans you meet are talking about times at least 100 years ago as if they were there yet the human rangers look no older than 18 years of age.

Leonard

Vespoya arrives in your capital a few days after your visit to Kemanwati forest. He says that Elisedd has chosen the embassy should be in your city, he also would like the embassy to be set up near to where you consider your central courts to be.

Shard

Survival: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Korina and Pytha-Gora are happy to explore the mountainside with their master. You don't find much on your travels of actual rare animals, however you do find a nest near your town. It is off the coast and down in the water, it is a nest of Liopleurodon though they have left maybe a month prior. However the information that they exist in this region is good news.

Vaklam

Linguistics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

After your conversation:
Vaklam moves through the ruins of the place he built on top of. Vaklam within a few days of delving finds some old tomes that are in a very old language. He spends some time pouring over the ancient tomes finding them to be a diary of a Vampire hunter by the name of Raziel Von Dragos. Apparently Raziel and his crew would hunt Vampires and for lack of a better word ransack all their stuff. The book doesn't give much indication on where the old Vampire artefacts might be but they are no doubt nearby.

Finally the tome denotes a single Vampire that Raziel regrets he never caught; Lacramioara. Raziel never even found out what her race was, the tome suggests that she never even appeared as her own race. So unbeknownst to Raziel, he might have met her. The only firm fact that he tracked down was that she owned a castle though it was not on any landmass they knew, Raziel's final thoughts on the matter were that the castle was either in the clouds somewhere or underwater.

One more thing. Min will write up a contract that looks very good, but has some hidden loop holes that we can exploit if we need to. He will use his last Focused Trance for the dramatic day to make it perfect. He will also ask Leonardo to help him with it.

Linguistics: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (8) + 35 = 43 +2 if Leonardo manages to aid another.

I really doubt a sorcerer could beat that with a natural 20

Linguistic assist 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Sitting on his throne made up of the bones of some of his enemies, Vaklam talks to Malakai about his findings.

"Sis, it would be so great if we could find these artefacts. I bet there's a LOT of shiny toys in there. Maybe even a few sharp pointy ones? Do you think you might know about where they could be? You've been all sorts of places"

Using Wisdom of the Ancients to duplicate a Commune spell.

My first question will be "Are the artefacts located in Here be Dragons?"

Vespoya arrives in your capital a few days after your visit to Kemanwati forest. He says that Elisedd has chosen the embassy should be in your city, he also would like the embassy to be set up near to where you consider your central courts to be.

Leonard looks up from his desk and stack of papers as Vespoya is show into the audience chamber. Upon being informed that the embassy would be in his city Leonard looks momentarily confused, Really? Why? I figured he'd want one of the more Druid-y people to host him. I clearly stated that I don't have about his forest one way or the other. You know this place is crawling with devils, right?"

should read "I don't care about the forest" autocorrect fail. "

Vaklam:

For the first question the reply is: Yes

Leonard

Vespoya shrugs "I do not question the man, and yes he does know it is crawling with devils. If you want the embassy to work you are not to touch our embassy workers just like we won't touch yours. Correct? So a lot of devils being here will matter not."

A contract has been written up and sent to Elisedd.

Rest of the world

The reinforcements arrive safe and sound. Due to the bolstered ranks the battlefront swings to your forces pushing forward fast. Claiming the ground they had recently lost due to the adventurer's interference.

The spymasters set about their work in counterfeiting coins. Difficulty 5 (I), Mission rating 6
success?: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 6) = 12 They gain a net of 0 bonus, however this is an espionage mission so they pass by 1.

The spymasters report back to Min saying they are successful in making counterfeits, they shall start mass production as soon as possible now that good master copies have been made.

The spy saboteurs go about spreading rumours within the ranks, while trying to remain undetected.

Difficulty 4 (I), Mission rating 3
success?: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 3) = 12 Net bonus of 0. This is not enough to complete the mission but they are not damaged in the process.

The spy saboteurs attempt to spread rumours however the rumours they spread have been refuted by a general in the ranks. The general has manage to hold sway over their troops, not wanting to risk being spotted the saboteurs withdraw for the moment.

The accusers attempt to spy on the adventurers and if there is a convoy to troops.

Difficulty 3 (I), Mission rating 5
success?: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 5) = 14 Net bonus of -4. This unfortunately sets their level to 1 for this mission, thus killing them.

The accusers attempt to spy on where supply lines and troops might be. However due to previous run-ins with the accusers the enemy is prepared. Clerics are on hand with ways to stop the accusers from escaping and they are shot down before they can retreat.

Elsewhere on the east coast, reports come in of a boat that was unmanned. The ship was rigged with a ton of explosives, it came in off the ocean powered by something and was flung onto shore. Some major damage was sustained to any remaining villages off that side when the ship exploded. No-one has determined the cause of this rogue explosive flying boat.

At Roquefort a group of the best raiders from the Dragonborn tribe arrive. They have some impressive techniques and handle on divine magic that The shard has seen. Many are individually trained to handle intense situations and are a reliable fighting force.

Would have thought that spreading rumors would be a disruption mission

I'd say it comes under (I) infiltration and espionage, as espionage is partly counter intelligence and trying to gain people to defect. Disruption is more harassing an enemy supply line with explosives or hit and run tactics. Or distracting a base, or attacking small villages to steal supplies.

I'd think I would like the new Raiders to steal supplies and horses, rare animals if they are anywhere near, from villages and small camps near the frontline. Perhaps one of the officers has an unusual pet or something.

How difficult would that be in terms of mission rating?

If it's just normal supplies: 3 (D).

If you are after more unusual and rarer things: 6 (D)

My next question will be if the aretfacts are in Enoch. If the answer is yes, I will attempt to narrow down where. If no, I will ask about each kingdom till I get a yes.

Vaklam:

For the first question the reply is: Yes

Leonard

Vespoya shrugs "I do not question the man, and yes he does know it is crawling with devils. If you want the embassy to work you are not to touch our embassy workers just like we won't touch yours. Correct? So a lot of devils being here will matter not."

A contract has been written up and sent to Elisedd.

"Oh, that wasn't a threat if violence. The devils will follow the law. It's their nature. Of course your people are required to follow the laws as well. This is a very orderly city. Even for the sake of the treaty I won't have people running amok. I didn't particularily care if the embassy stays or not. As I said. It's not my interest. ...Ahh. I see the game he's playing now. Very well. I'll have the embassy arranged. Your people will be given attaches to help you as needed. Consider it a courtesy. "

I'll go for normal supplies first, see what they can do first, keep it safe for the moment. Is it ok for them to spot but not take rare items during these missions?

@The Shard: Yes you can

Leonard

"We will follow the laws we have no want to cause offense in your city. I thank you for getting this done with little hassle. Thank you for the attaches as well." Vespoya bows and sees himself out to make the arrangements.

Treaty formed with Kemanwati forest:
+1 Ka-ching to everyone. Embassies are unlocked in both the forest and Leonards homeland. You may now negotiate for forces or services with Elisedd if you so choose.

Vaklam

The answer to the question is: Some but not all.

How would you like to go about narrowing down where the artefacts might be?

@Leonard "Would you care to help me hire up some Con Men maybe some Succubus. Also I think we are going to need to replace those accuser devils make sure they are more careful next time"

together we should have a cha king of 6

Yea, I have 6 questions left. I'll start with "Are the artefacts within 10 miles of my capital?" If yes, I'll ask within five. If no, I will ask within 25.

Vaklam: No, then yes

Four questions left "Have I been to any of the locations?" If yes, "Do I have any outposts, or anything near them?" If no, "Are they in areas controlled by enemies?"

For clarification, if no, I am trying to figure out if the artefacts in areas of some sort of civilization or in ruins/abandoned areas?

First question No. Second question: Unclear. I'm guessing you'll use up a question to ask something like does the area have civilization. The answer to that would be: Yes.

I also want to ask the rangers of the forrest is they can get me some Shambling Mound samples. I am very interested in it's conductive and energy storage properties.

I am also assigning the spy masters to locating and gathering information about the witch covens in the capital. for some reason despite everyones support the secret police were never formed

Min

The rangers will endeavour to look for Shambling mounds, they say it might take some time to find them as they blend into the scenery quite well. They are also dangerous so the rangers will have to come up with some sort of plan to not get themselves killed, even for embassy work they are not willing to die for it.

Leonard

During the week some Eladrin with white plate mail armour come into your town and being to set up in the designated area for the embassy. They are teeming with positive energy and make some of the inhabitants of your town quite uncomfortable. It looks like for the most part they are just here to do paperwork, despite their heavy armour and weaponry that they carry around all day.

Would people like to assign missions and let another week roll round? Or is there anyone who wishes to talk or interact with something before pushing forward in time?

Leonard is going to assign a couple of different groups to keep an eye on the unwanted visitors. They are to watch from afar and gather intel on the ground. The spies are not to engage, but otherwise I want to know everything. Spies will be both human and devil. Leonard is looking for any legitimate reason to remove the problematic ones from the city. Also, Leonard wants to know what their true purpose here is. Clearly it's not the scenery, so they must have some ulterior motive. Leonard wants to know what it is.

But First I need to talk to Puck,

Leonard goes through the process to request an appointment with Puck. He marks the paperwork as "ASAP!" (aka. He's pissed)

At the appointed time Leonard uses the portal and goes through the appropriate superficial pleasantries required by contract. Then he gets to the point.

"When I requested Accusers to be used as spies I may not have been specific enough. I should have included the words "competent," "non-moronic,' " and "free of mental indescrepencies." Were the ones i received created from souls of mental ward patients? In some instances that would be fine, but in this case I needed something that's actually capable of doing more than being cannon fodder. It's been a waste of my time and yours."

You may set your Demon's on a mission to survey them with would only be 2(I) as they are in your own town.

Puck looks up at Leonard and smiles, "They were competent, well competent enough to get what I needed. After all I didn't tell you everything that was out there I take it Varien has not taken kindly to you intruding into their affairs? Don't worry, you shall be safe maybe not the minions though"

Puck hums and bit then continues to peer into the sausage "Would you like some more? After all there has been quite a few souls that left your plane recently? Or would you like to bargain for something else?" He chuckles.

You may set your Demon's on a mission to survey them with would only be 2(I) as they are in your own town.

Puck looks up at Leonard and smiles, "They were competent, well competent enough to get what I needed. After all I didn't tell you everything that was out there I take it Varien has not taken kindly to you intruding into their affairs? Don't worry, you shall be safe maybe not the minions though"

Puck hums and bit then continues to peer into the sausage "Would you like some more? After all there has been quite a few souls that left your plane recently? Or would you like to bargain for something else?" He chuckles.

"The point of our relationship is that it is mutually beneficial, is it not? The last batch were not beneficial to me in the slightest. If our relationship is going to continue you'll have to be sure you make it worth my while. So your troops failed me, rather miserably. What are you going to to to make it worth it for me to hire more?"

"How bout this then, I tell you a bit about Varien and their Emperor. The deaths of Accusers helped confirm a couple of things for me, I'm sure using that information to your advantage will give you that edge in helping conquer them will it not?" Puck says putting down his stick into the fire for a brief moment.

"How bout this then, I tell you a bit about Varien and their Emperor. The deaths of Accusers helped confirm a couple of things for me, I'm sure using that information to your advantage will give you that edge in helping conquer them will it not?" Puck says putting down his stick into the fire for a brief moment.

"At least with that information they wouldn't have been completely useless, just nearly. Proceed. "

Once he's narrowed down the location of at least some of the artefacts, Vaklam sends out six squads to try and locate them. Each group contains two shadows, a fledging vampire and a trio of combat undead Ghouls, enhanced skeletons or zombies, etc. The vampire is given orders to try and be as diplomatic as possible, but use any means to accquire the artefacts.

Leonard

He clasps his hands together "You see Varien has had special 'techniques' that they have used. Most of the holy variety, many of which aren't found elsewhere. They are able to use automatons which I'm sure you've seen. Now these automatons have a variety of abilities one of which is hidden from most of the populace. Or at least it's true nature. Many of the criminals are turned into sight for these robots, by sight I mean nothing but beacons detecting those unholy around them. Now since we were their most recent giant threat they are able to detect us far far easier unfortunately. The fact that the accusers were spotted is proof of this, I do not know what they have done to these men except that they are mere husks of their former selves. Most of the populace of Varien believe they deserve their fate, little do they know they are worked like dogs. Varien still has 'upstanding' citizens after all." Puck finishes his small tale.

"That is not all they are capable of from what I can 'see' but that is what I can confirm."

Vaklam

I'll take that as an exploration for your home unit, It will be a mission rating of 2(E).

Everyone else alright with assignments and general happenings?

"So they use the souls of criminals to power or somehow enhance the automatons? Interesting. If that's the case it could theoretically be possible to use this to our advantage. Perhaps either deactivating the special abilities or even awakening their more chaotic nature. My god I would love to turn their own creations back upon those imperious twits. "

Since I am not personally involved in this exploration mission, would it be ok if I did something on my own?

I assume this week is a dramatic day. If I'm wrong I'll still do this, but might regret it

Min starts to prepare for some a rather big operation. The counter feinting had been successful, but it would be useless if not spent properly.

Min starts making document to for his agents to use.

cast Arcane Concordance set to lengthen

The cast Illusory Script onto a ID papers with the suggestion "This person is who holds this ID is exactly who he say he is"
Then cast it again on another paper with the suggestion "The is not worth getting invoked with"
Then cast illusory Script again on a official looking peace of paper with the suggestion "This a great deal you should take it before it's too late"
That's all of my third level spells beside the divination one

Then I use Automatic Writing for my 8 questions
First question
Is the codex if Infinite planes on this plane?

I also cast Magic aura 5 times during the Arcane Concordance to make 5 rings seem to be magic.

1 seems like a Ring of Protection +5
4 seem like rings of Ring of Sustenance.

Both of those are hard to judge if they are real if your magic is lying to you.