Stratton enters primal warrior stance and slashes out with his katana in a rippling current maneuver.
Mithral Katana for
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Hit Points 21/69 Non Lethal 69
Fast healing 26/69 non lethal 64
will be back up in 4 rounds.
The thessalisk falls to Jean and Stratton's blows, but it looks as if at the rate its wounds are healing, it will be back up fairly shortly. A portion of Jean's damage and all of Stratton's damage created wounds which are healing just as rapidly.
"Should we drag this out to the archival room so the medusae can stone it before it comes back conscious? I don't like the concept of beating on it to keep it unconscious." Stratton asks, following up with. "Of course I don't like the idea of them keeping these creatures here very much either."
"Yeah, let's drag it. The medusa's should lend some kind of hand in this."
The whole deal with the museum is past you, some good stories you can tell around the camp fire!
Zaidel flops into bed and gets a couple hours sleep. Around daybreak, the satyr gets up, prays for his cleric spells, and does his Daily Quest . After that, Zaidel will want to discuss the group's return to Owl Port and their ankheg and displacer beast problems.
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Zaidel takes an hour rest.
30 minutes
Even after this Daily Quest was complete, Zaidel was still yawning. The satyr came back to Old Reunions, and began to help the staff. Initial Zaidel was busing tables, help put mugs away, cleaning, etc., while waiting for the rest of Aeria Gloris to arrive. This was a good opportunity to get to know the staff .
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Jean is going to scout around the tower and make sure that it is secure before doing his daily quest.
I take breaks as necessary to keep the DCs at 10.
100 pushups Str DC 10: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 situps Str DC 12: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 squats Str DC 14: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
100 jumping jacks Con DC 16: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Run 5 K Con DC 18: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Stratton, glad the sidequest is behind them, works his exercise routine as well.
100 Pushups Str vs DC 15 1/2 hour
100 Situps Str vs DC 17 1/2 hour
rest 1 hour
100 squats Str vs DC 15 1/2 hour
100 jumping jacks Dex vs DC 17 1/2 hour
rest an hour
run 5k Con vs DC 15 1/2 hour
Loot Boxes
After wrapping that up, Stratton spends a little time in Old Reunions having a meal and a bit to drink. He is likely there when Zaidel returns.
The cleric is wiping down the legs of a table when the oni walks in.
"Morning, Stratton. No! Wait! Good afternoon" Zaidel greets the warder as he gets up off the floor.
"Let me clean up for a sec. And we'll order some lunch together."
"Sounds great. Any plans for the afternoon?" Stratton says, nodding hello to the staff. [b]"If not, I thought I might stroll around the city and see if anyone needs help of a more heroic nature than last time."
"Sounds good", Zaidel agrees. "And if nothing else, we could just hang out."
For lunch, Zaidel orders the fried fish and chips.
"So? Any luck finding a body for Lady Black?"
"Not so far. The rituals are pretty well-hidden. I've been digging into it, but keep your ears open. She might need a volunteer for cohabitation, but I'd prefer to get her one all her own."
"Yeah, a hang would be nice." Stratton lifts his stein.
"Not so far. The rituals are pretty well-hidden. I've been digging into it, but keep your ears open. She might need a volunteer for cohabitation, but I'd prefer to get her one all her own."
"Sounds like it'll be expensive", Zaidel lamented with Stratton. "Maybe there's an option on the Blue Screens?"
The hub bub of life is its normal day to day in New Faces. It is slightly cloudy with a slight breeze and about 75 degrees so a wonderful day!
As he walks with Stratton, Zaidel is noting where other temples to other gods are, and for any gathering places for musicians.
Stratton types into his blue screen
Without any form of cover, you are flocked by men and women alike.
The list from the blue screen is filled with horrible ways of fulfilling the required task. Once you filter out all the sacrificing and dark magic you are left with only a few options:
Ritual of Clone
Reforging Ritual
Warforge Inception
Zaidel chats up the groupies he and Stratton collected, talking up The Old Reunion, and answering any caydenite-related questions.
The music helps but calm emotions does the trick.
"What do you think, Lady Black? Clone, Reforge, or Warforge?" Stratton asks the sword. "If I'm guessing correctly, we could get you a flesh and blood body with the Ritual of Clone, perhaps turn the sword into a working body or golem with the Reforging Ritual, or place you in a warforged body with the Warforge Inception."
Stratton enjoys the company and music as well.
Zaidel offers, "Given the choice of the two: I'd prefer the Ritual of Clone over the Reforging Ritual. But that's me."
Rather absolutely she states, "Yes the Ritual of Clone is more to my liking. What are the steps or requirements?"
There are several pathways:
1. 8th level Clone spell.
2. Find a magical item with the spell inscribed on it. For example the desecrated table of ressurection in the Blood Desert of black sands.
3. Path of the Dragon:
3a. Find the Dragon kin named Krazok.
3b. Convince him to take you to his homeland.
3c. Bring sacrifices of calves, bovine, or similar creatures.
3d. With the sacrifices finish the ritual of introduction.
4...
"Alright, some places to start. Sounds like the table of resurrection might require the least outside help, but it also sounds pretty perilous. I'm not going to just wait around for a 8th level scroll to fall in our laps, and I don't think the Path of The Dragon will be somehow easier or less dangerous." Stratton ponders, drinking from his tankard.
"Zaidel, it looks like this is going to be a more long-term quest, as we initially thought. Did you have some stuff we can help you with in the meanwhile?" Stratton asks "After all, I know you had stuff going on before I came around, and there's that big ole castle and things."
She offers, "Though the Way of the Dragon is a bit more detailed..." Then she positively droools over the thought, "ooohhh the thought of having a dragon body! Oh! and polymorph!!!"
Her thoughts stopped by Jean's appearance, she greets Jean, "Oh Hi Jean! Yes we were talking about ways of giving me a body. Jean would you please be a doll and persuade them to take the path of the dragon! Please!"
"Zaidel, it looks like this is going to be a more long-term quest, as we initially thought. Did you have some stuff we can help you with in the meanwhile?" Stratton asks "After all, I know you had stuff going on before I came around, and there's that big ole castle and things."
"Yes. This is something I wanted to bring up to the group when we met today", Zaidel began. "But it looks like everyone had a 'free day' today. Which is fine. We're all individuals."
The satyr began again. "So, before Aeria Gloris came to New Faces, we were in a small port town of Owl Port. We initially were dragged into a mega dungeon by some strange guy, who wanted to test us, be we escaped. Then the group found out about Owl Port's ankheg and displacer beast troubles. We wanted to help but none of us knew enough about ankhegs and displacer beasts to be effective against them. So we were gonna complete our journey to New Faces, and read up on those two monsters. Which we never did, because we got caught up in Cayden's life on Arcanium, became familia, and other side quests. Now, I feel confident that we could go back to Owl Port and take on the ankhegs and displacer beasts, especially with my Lore Master abilities."Her thoughts stopped by Jean's appearance, she greets Jean, "Oh Hi Jean! Yes we were talking about ways of giving me a body. Jean would you please be a doll and persuade them to take the path of the dragon! Please!"
Zaidel pulled up the info for The Path of the Dragon on his Blue Screen for jean to read. "Just throwing this out there: having one dragon on the team has been amazing; maybe having two dragons in Aeria Gloris could be better."
Regardless of the conversation, Zaidel states, "Well, the people you see around us are interested in coming to Old Reunions, so the place might be packed tonight. I may have to go onstage and introduce Arcanium to Earth music! My first big show!"
"Are you sure you're not just trying to check off dragon on your f%#~it list?" Stratton winks at Zaidel. "Kidding, just kidding. A draconic body would be pretty sweet, would give you virtual immortality, and as you mentioned, polymorph for more 'traditional appearance' kinds of occasions."
"I think we could work both Aeria Gloris' unfinished quest and the Dragon Path. Perhaps we could work the crowd tonight for your concert to find out if anyone knows more about this Krazok or their location." Stratton suggests.
Finally, he offers "I'm nowhere near in your league, but let me know if you want someone to harmonize with, Zaidel."
"Are you sure you're not just trying to check off dragon on your f#$~it list?" Stratton winks at Zaidel.
"Dude. Look at me. It's only a matter of time", Zaidel answered as he spread his arms to emphasize the remark.
Finally, he offers "I'm nowhere near in your league, but let me know if you want someone to harmonize with, Zaidel."
"I'd love to jam with you. And Jean", Zaidel adds. "He was real good onstage last time, I hear."
Stratton laughs. "True. You are the hotness."
Jean finds out that Krazok is out standing in the street with a few hundred audience members who can't fit into Old Reunions. As Old Reunions is packed with barely any standing room.
As Jean leaves the building you can see the large golden half dragon sitting atop one of the nearby buildings with a few buddies he likely helped up.
Zaidel wades through the throngs of people to get to Cayden and Aurora.
"Okay, guys! What do you want me to do? Wait tables? Bus? Serves drinks! Get on stage? What do you need me to do? How can I help?"
He commands, "Get on that stage and play!"
"Let's hear those sexy lyrics, white boy!" Stratton winks.
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Zaidel nimbly makes his way to Old Reunion stage, and casts eagle's splendor on himself.
”Ladies and Gentlemen and other non-binary beings!” The cleric projects over the crowd. ”It is a great honor to welcome you all tonight to The Old Reunion! This beautiful temple is dedicated to Our Illustrious Host with The Most! Allow me to introduce The Breaker of Chains! The Lucky Drunk! The God of Heroes and Adventurers alike! The Boss! CAYDEN CAILEAN!!!”
Zaidel waits for the applause to die down before he continues.
”Yes! And my name is Zaidel The Benevolent, Easier of Pain, Chosen, and Most Humble satyr cleric of Cayden Cailean. And I welcome all our old crowd and a special welcome to all newcomers who are here for the first time tonight!!”
The satyr leads a round of applause to the packed temple.
”Tonight! My friends! Is truly a special night! A night you can thank Cayden and the other gods you were here. Because on this most auspicious eve, you may be introduced to to some of the most unique and radical tunes you have ever heard! Music from another world! Music that I hope will find fertile soil here on Arcanium for which to grow!”
“A few things before we begin, my lovelies! Please tip your waitstaff! They are here to keep the food and drinks flowing! They are here to facilitate your enjoyment, not become instruments of your enjoyment, so treat our staff with respect!”
“Alright! Seeing how you are all in this most holy temple, I thought we'd start this night off with a righteous hymn. A song I hope makes it's way into your hearts!!”
Zaidel casts summon instrument and summons a lovely acoustic guitar, and then cast ghost sounds to provide backup vocals and instrumentation. During his performances, Zaidel changes freely from instrument, to vocals, and back again.
Zaidel then goes into the rest of his set.
April Wine – I Like To Rock
Def Leppard – Take What You Want
Alphaville – Forever Young
”These next two songs are dedicated to my fellow adventurers: Ladies and Gents who often Save The Day! Often far from home!”
Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out For A Hero
Blackfoot – Highway Song
Bliss – Not Quite Paradise
Level 42 – Something About You
Moody Blues – Nights In White Satin
”This next two song is dedicated to Madame Latolito and her Lovely Ladies of Libation, Third floor of Old Reunions. Reasonable Prices, Extraordinary Experiences..”
Great White – Lady Red Light
McAuley Schenker Group (MSG) - Gimme Your Love
Bad Company – Holy Water
Al Wilson – Show and Tell
Eagles – I Can't Tell You Why
”I know this temple is dedicated to The Myth, The Legend Cayden Cailean, But lest us not forget some of the other gods of goods. So this song is dedicated to Desna, Beautiful Goddess of Dreams and Luck. May be all enjoy some Luck and Sweet Dreams tonight!”
Dan Hartman – I Can Dream About You
Billy Joel - You May Be Right
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
"These next two songs I'd like to dedicate to any paladins in the house, and all paladins everywhere! I miss you, Mia!”
Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry
Manowar – Defender
Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Dolby Gray – Drift Away
Loreena McKennitt – The Mummer's Dance
Bruce Springsteen – Born To Run
”This next song is dedicated to the members of my adventuring party, Aeria Gloris! Jean The Majestic Bronze Dragon! Queen of the Wilds, Alia Silverleaf! And her husband, The Powerful Warden, Matthew Locke! Mistress of the Hunt, Angelica Dalathor! Queen of the Spire, Mia Thornrose and her trusty celestial canine, Jock The Terrier! The Heavy Metal Beast, Alexandr! The Deadly Lady Black! And her equally deadly and rakishly handsome, Stratton of Arcanium! Of whom I know he's particularly fond of this next song!”
Queen – Princes of the Universe
”A couple more songs to wind down the night, ladies and gentlemen. Once more, we here at Old Reunions are pleased you chose our humble temple to worship at. And again, raise your glasses to Cayden Cailean! And tip your servers!"
Eve 6 – Here's To The Night
and the finale..
Incubus – Let's Go crazy
Using fly, Zaidel floats above the audience as the finale meets it's crescendo!
"G!@%!&n dude, it's like my soul opened up and you swallowed it whole." Stratton says under his breath, mesmerized the entire concert.
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