"Baa aaa bleaaaaa... baa baaaaa baa bebeabaaa!"
"But the entire world rides on the backs of elephants, that ride on dragon turtles!"
"Harvey, I'm warning you! Don't you dare start with the dragon turtles all the way down thing again. I'll leave you behind when we go to the island. I'll leave you with the kids from that orphanage the Silver Crusaders shut down! They'll put ribbons in your beard again. I'll even by them the pink frilly ones!"
"Harvey, I'm warning you! Don't you dare start with the dragon turtles all the way down thing again. I'll leave you behind when we go to the island. I'll leave you with the kids from that orphanage the Silver Crusaders shut down! They'll put ribbons in your beard again. I'll even by them the pink frilly ones!"
Leafripper tries to refrain a chuckle, but fails.
Leafripper, who obviously seems bored, takes out his warhammer and says an Elven word:
As soon as he says it, the warhammer shines a faint blue and crackles with vibrant blue electricity!
Hearing Suzumaru's comment, Raphael hands Harvey another pamphlet.
Hearing the other recruit's statement, Raphael frowns. "I doubt it'd be wise to underestimate this sorcerer fellow. Anybody who can move an island must have a great deal of power." He shrugs. "But if I'm mistaken, then if a group of 'greenies' could defeat him, we should have no problem with an even smaller risk of someone getting hurt." Almost to himself he adds, "I wonder what his plan is. Why move an island here? Why be so obvious?"
Hearing Suzumaru's comment, Raphael hands Harvey another pamphlet.
Hearing the other recruit's statement, Raphael frowns. "I doubt it'd be wise to underestimate this sorcerer fellow. Anybody who can move an island must have a great deal of power." He shrugs. "But if I'm mistaken, then if a group of 'greenies' could defeat him, we should have no problem with an even smaller risk of someone getting hurt." Almost to himself he adds, "I wonder what his plan is. Why move an island here? Why be so obvious?"
"Maybe to show power..."
"At least, I would think so. I mean, if I had that much power, I'd make an island for myself spot-middle of a big city, such as Absalom, or maybe Magnimar."
"Let alone spooking out some people..."
"Funny, for a bloke who doesn't want to be watched and went through all the trouble of developing counters to stone manipulation to protect himself that he'd pick the most obvious I am here sign in the world to live on."One of the other recruits laughs at this comment. "Well, he could have chosen the shape of a giant hand with its middle finger extended. Whoever this is has to be incompetent. I'm sure a team of four of our greenest recruits could find this guy and stop him."
"Oi! I take it that means your volunteerin!" Hamish ribs.
"A good question might be, why bother? Plenty of old bad liches dustin up the place to worry over. What's another?"
"Oi! I take it that means your volunteerin!" Hamish ribs."Funny, for a bloke who doesn't want to be watched and went through all the trouble of developing counters to stone manipulation to protect himself that he'd pick the most obvious I am here sign in the world to live on."One of the other recruits laughs at this comment. "Well, he could have chosen the shape of a giant hand with its middle finger extended. Whoever this is has to be incompetent. I'm sure a team of four of our greenest recruits could find this guy and stop him."
The man snorts. "More let being forced into it. We Pathfinders don't get much choice in assignments until we become Seekers."
"Funny, for a bloke who doesn't want to be watched and went through all the trouble of developing counters to stone manipulation to protect himself that he'd pick the most obvious I am here sign in the world to live on."One of the other recruits laughs at this comment. "Well, he could have chosen the shape of a giant hand with its middle finger extended. Whoever this is has to be incompetent. I'm sure a team of four of our greenest recruits could find this guy and stop him.""Oi! I take it that means your volunteerin!" Hamish ribs.
"A good question might be, why bother? Plenty of old bad liches dustin up the place to worry over. What's another?"
"I dunno...." Leafripper scratches his head. "I gotta BAD feeling about this..."
"A good question might be, why bother? Plenty of old bad liches dustin up the place to worry over. What's another?"
Jean shrugs.
Well he moved an island halfway around Mwangi, I'd say he's earned attention for that one.
"He's clearly upsetting the balance. He needs to be corrected. " Orion says sternly.
"He's clearly upsetting the balance. He needs to be corrected. " Orion says sternly.
"Agreed." says Leafripper.
"Balance?" Hamish says inquisitively. "There's a big hole in the universe spittin out demons up north if you want to correct balances." He thumbs towards Leafripper. "And one of his mates got ate by a bloody walking salad bowl it's a mad world. I'm just asking if there's one real good reason to risk life and livelihood to go trompin down the nose of a man's smiling house who can apparently move his island halfway round the god's damned world. Dun know bout you but that's the sort of gaffer I'd rather not meet right?"
"Balance?" Hamish says inquisitively. "There's a big hole in the universe spittin out demons up north if you want to correct balances." He thumbs towards Leafripper. "And one of his mates got ate by a bloody walking salad bowl it's a mad world. I'm just asking if there's one real good reason to risk life and livelihood to go trompin down the nose of a man's smiling house who can apparently move his island halfway round the god's damned world. Dun know bout you but that's the sort of gaffer I'd rather not meet right?"
"Perhaps you'd like to stay here have some tea and put your feet up? " Orion asks sardonically?
"How about because it's what we pathfinders do?!? We explore the strange and mysterious and spread the knowledge. "
Jean chuckles.
That talent sounds useful to me. If I could have lifted my family's old manse in Galt and just carried it to Absalom it would have made my life much easier a few years ago. Maybe he'll teach us if we asks nicely.
"Balance?" Hamish says inquisitively. "There's a big hole in the universe spittin out demons up north if you want to correct balances." He thumbs towards Leafripper. "And one of his mates got ate by a bloody walking salad bowl it's a mad world. I'm just asking if there's one real good reason to risk life and livelihood to go trompin down the nose of a man's smiling house who can apparently move his island halfway round the god's damned world. Dun know bout you but that's the sort of gaffer I'd rather not meet right?"
Leafripper shoots from his seat angrily. "OI! Who 'r you ta talk?! YOU didn't see yer mother massacred and EATEN by goblins in front of your face, and couldn't do nuttin' cuz' you were an infant, did ya'?!" Leafripper roars.
He then realizes he had been shouting, and sits back down.
"S-sorry..." Leafripper says. He grunts, thankful he didn't go into a battle rage.
"Whoa there nothin personal we all gotta die strangely sometime right?" HAmish says holding up his hands plaintively.
"See, now that's an answer. Though a crazy one others might say."
"S-sorry..." Leafripper says. He grunts, thankful he didn't go into a battle rage.
...
Then again, Hamish is one tough bard...
"S-sorry..." Leafripper says. He grunts, thankful he didn't go into a battle rage....
Then again, Hamish is one tough bard...
Leafripper, trying to calm himself, takes out his sword and begins to etch in it once more.
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Trying to steer the conversation clear of the touchy subject of loved ones dying, Rapahel flips through the tome. "Huh, well, as you might expect, it appears Acererak wasn't always as threatening as he is now. It looks like originally he was researching a solution to eternal life for his kingdom. Eventually growing frustrated at his lack of success, he tried to take a short cut and got the help of various dark fiends and devils to turn himself into a lich." He shakes his head sadly. "This, of course, corrupted his soul and drove him mad. He started playing around with the planes, and...oh dear."
Here he looks up, making sure to make eye contact with any and all spellcasters around him. "It seems that he may have merged some planes, potentially warping how magic should work. Going ethereal or astral would most likely draw unwanted attention." He absently feeds Harvey another pamphlet, patting him on the head as he crouches down to look the goat in the eye. "I'm afraid that this time if a bird needs healing, it may be most unwise to ask your green haired friend to teleport from inside the area. But...I can't be certain. Best not to risk it though, eh?"
He rises, clearly looking troubled and absently fiddling with his holy symbol. "Dear me, I hope I'll still be able to use my healing abilities effectively. True, I have some mundane medicinal knowledge, but I fear it might not be enough."
"Don't worry Raphael, I'm still banned from handling teleport scrolls and the like... For at least another year." Trying to see the passage in the book,"Do you think it will cause trouble with short range teleportation magics like that bard spell Jester's Jaunt or Dimension Door?"
Suzu pouts a bit after reading about the dangers of teleportation based magics. Then addresses the goat,"Harvey, remind me when we have our little nightly chat, that we need to get inspiration from someone other than our regular heavenly friend."
Suzu pouts a bit after reading about the dangers of teleportation based magics. Then addresses the goat,"Harvey, remind me when we have our little nightly chat, that we need to get inspiration from someone other than our regular heavenly friend."
Going flame spirit with cinder dance
Speedy gnome! 35 feet
The door to the Grand Lodge opens to admit a tall, statuesque elven woman. She has the look of a scholar; a beauty with blonde hair, blue eyes, and pale skin, but this is belied by the longsword that hangs at her hip and the explorer's outfit that she wears. Her chain shirt sparkles a bluish-sheen and the links seem too fine to be of standard construction.
With a sidelong glance to those around her, she walks to the register and signs her name, then mingles with the crowd.
As soon as he sees the elf enter, he snaps to attention.
Leafripper looks like he's about to say something, but shuts his mouth, as if he's not sure what to say.
Finally, he says: "Umm...Hello...uh, would you like a seat?"
He pulls up a chair.
Hamish looks at the ceiling and smiles to himself as he considers weaponized teleportation effects.
"Actually this place sounds like as much fun as the geography describes."
"How many people are they going to call in for this thing?"
The Pathfinder who spoke before turns back to you. "Rumor is, they spotted dungeons and tombs all over this island. They are sending squads inside each one so they can clear it out as quickly as possible... It'd be bad if demons came out of there with Absolom so close by. What I definitely know is that they sent mages and workers to the coast to build docks and a makeshift base of operations."
"Well, hopefully they also have solid lines of communication. It'd be bad is people started disappearing without anyway of noticing. It'd probably be best to have at least daily check-ins with the mainland. The last thing I'd want is for us to accidentally supply the guy with his own mini-army of killed Pathfinders."
The elven lady looks around at the sudden attention at her entrance. "Greetings," she says cordially, but cooly. "I am Kyrethia, a dealer in rare antiquities. I have no small skill in the Art and would like to join with any group doing explorations."
While Harvey is still munching and chewing on the extra pamphlet, he approaches the elf lady and sniffs her. Then bleats out,"Baa aa aa beeeehhh baa."
"Where is it that you are hiding a familiar with that rather tight and revealing outfit?"
Suzumaru lost in discussion and reading, looks up at this exclamation, turns a bright crimson color all over, and then runs over to Kyrethia. She then blurts out,"Oh my! I'm so sorry! Harvey was raised in a barn and has no manners! you must forgive his lecherous behavior!"
Turning to the goat,"Orph-A-Nage! I mean it this time..."
Turning back to the elegant elf lady, Suzumaru bows and introduces herself, "Greetings Fair One, I am Suzumaru Viskillian ju Dormands el Squirrel, humble servant to the spirits and currently disgraced pathfinder. I sincerely apologize for Harvey's untoward behavior, he is possessed by the spirits of life, and can occasionally be rather...
um... male."
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The Pathfinder who spoke before turns back to you. "Rumor is, they spotted dungeons and tombs all over this island. They are sending squads inside each one so they can clear it out as quickly as possible... It'd be bad if demons came out of there with Absolom so close by. What I definitely know is that they sent mages and workers to the coast to build docks and a makeshift base of operations."
Max comes in just in time hearing this I've heard there are dungeons and tombs around here. That is why I'm here, to prove myself. My group I was with said I would never make it without them in such a dangerous place, but I tend to prove them wrong.
Max pauses for a minute. Say this place you speak of, has anyone returned alive?
The Pathfinder who spoke before turns back to you. "Rumor is, they spotted dungeons and tombs all over this island. They are sending squads inside each one so they can clear it out as quickly as possible... It'd be bad if demons came out of there with Absolom so close by. What I definitely know is that they sent mages and workers to the coast to build docks and a makeshift base of operations."Max comes in just in time hearing this I've heard there are dungeons and tombs around here. That is why I'm here, to prove myself. My group I was with said I would never make it without them in such a dangerous place, but I tend to prove them wrong.
Max pauses for a minute. Say this place you speak of, has anyone returned alive?