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He appreciates the statement of preparations, "Good to know, Ed if you would take point... unless Cyril would like to take point looking for traps!"
He stands there quietly listening to the discussion.
"Do you need some rest or shall we head that way? How is everyone feeling?" He asks concerned but looking ready. He puts his lute on his back and stands ready to pack up if needed.
He replies seemingly unconcerned, "I will stay here until they return. You are welcome to venture off if you want. Then we will meet you here or back at the tower. Most of us have gotten turned around as this place does not have many good landmarks."
He coughs and then simply replies, "We have searched a good portion of the ruins. That is what they are, ruined buildings of an abandoned city. It is strange to find a pool and a park square. Sure there is no life there but it seems ready to have the living just move back in..." He lets the spooky though drop and addresses the other subject, "Ed and Saronis have been moving further into the ruins. Looking for a entrance to the dungeon or something. We still haven't seen any ghosts."
He is strumming his lute...
Finishing his sweet and cold treat he stands up and offers a hand to their hostess. After the shake he mozies down the stairs and out the tower.
"You are speaking of visiting Sigil? Kinda out of our depth. It is the City of the planes."
Interested he asks, "What flavors are the blue and red? Okay may I have the strawberry please."
Arthur and Ed enter in carefree. Quickly finding a nice place to sit down...
He casually walks forward and offers, "We just didn't want to overwhelm him/her, Arthur Stavian at your pleasure." He slaps Cyril on the button for fun.
"Unleash hell and we will buffer them when they come charging. Remember to miss us if possible but we understand if we come out a bit singed." He states and prepares for battle, once everyone agrees he summons his protective spells. Then he waits to inspire the group when they get into melee.
He states directly, "You know me I can inspire and smash."
"Okay, plans or suggestions on how to handle the ice golems?"
He quietly states, "Yes indeed, if he needs help we are ready to rush in. Though we do like to know what we are dealing with before rushing in. Well maybe not Ed." He pats the dog on the head. In a baby voice he states, "You are such a faithful companion, not that it is bad that you protect us."
He sees the light but waits for the other to tell him more.
He jibes back, "You can't have them all, I want some. Tessara you would like some handmaidens right?"
Arthur nods in agreement holding Tessara's hand.
Arthur nods and coughs taking the lead, "We accept your offer of a duel. I know our dear friend over there with the antlers would gladly accept the quest but you may think that is too much. I know my deadly elven friend with the black blade would eagerly meet your champion. I and my friend here would be up for it too!" Indicating Cyril and himself. He then offers, "So who would you like to fight your champion?"
[ooc]Secret Message: [b]"Yeah genocide is not on my to do list.
Round 6-10 He had kept up with Cyril, now almost into battle he casts alterself making himself look like a tiger folk. Next he follows Saronis casting Resistance on himself. Still staying out of combat he begins to inspire as he retells a story of two sword brothers. He taps his wrist and his halberd appears in his hands. He gets to work, inspiring and assisting Saronis.
Put down on the ground he looks at Cyril and asks, "Do you want to try talking first? It might be easier to get in that way. Though with our brute force either way is viable."
He quickly offers, "If it wasn't such a haul, why would the ship and parties be assembled. Let alone the bounties to return us alive... I suppose those bounties will be going to Saronis alone now."
He lightly elbows Cyril, whispering, "Please do..."
At the mention of getting Ed a collar of invisibility he nods in agreement before offering a few words, "I agree that is sensible, I think if we each had one that would be even better!" Cyril learns all of Arthur's secrets:
Arthur loves to please others, that is his goal and greatest flaw. He does his best to realize when he is riding on anyone's nerves. After a few years he suggests vacations, travel more than anything, see some sites, keep a low profile at all times, etc. Through the love of music and similar studies their bond grows stronger.
He turns around surprised, he offers with a bit of astonishment, "Well yes... you sounded like you didn't want to..." He stops trailing off he shrugs and states, "We have plenty of water and food, I was thinking about searching around to see what we could use in the area. We need to find some kind of place to rest." "I will get to work studying the books tonight... wait! Since you are here you can start studying a book as well." He excitedly points out as he begins looking around. Cryil easily finds the well and likely points out the possibilities. Arthur then states, "Well then we should get to it." He pulls out a shovel, then puts it away. He offers, "Exploration first!" He takes the pail attached to a rope and slowly pulls it until the end of the rope is at its end. He looks at the wooden craftsmanship of the well and asks, "Do you think it will hold my weight?" ---
He begins offering suggestions of what to do next and many follow his orders. Ed begins to dig as we fill our cosmic sacks with bags of dirt and rocks. Climbing up and down to deposit the said sacks contents outside of the well. He is open to suggestions as he only has a vague idea of what he is doing.
Yup yep, I also need to add +5 to each ability score! Yes lots to look for. You could actually go grab the stone and meet up with Arthur in the past. I know four others that would likely follow.
"So who will be going next? I suppose you will all be there as the timelines collect."
He excitedly tells about his time away, "Yes I read them in the first six months. You can only read one at a time, so that shouldn't affect much. There was a lot of digging during that time. Thankfully I have my everful camp sack! Otherwise I would have spent a lot of time finding food. Which I enjoy doing now but limited time... you get the drift. Your welcome I had plenty of time to create them and have honed my skills to the extreme."
He returns the hug. "Thank you. As I said it has been hard being unable to interact with others but I kept myself busy. Most of the books in the library were hand written by me. I made several masterwork items a year. To see you again it is just great, I missed you each so much. A few days?! My estimation must have been off. I have been coming up here everyday about this time for months." He then adds, "Come let me show you your rooms and the library." He points and lets each of you to explore your room on your own. He waits in the library and once everyone has returned he points out six chests. "Under each of the stones under the chests are the Tomes of Power." There are many replicas of items you have and would use.
Arthur walks up from the path. He is in a different outfit. Has a few new weapons. But has his charming smile on as usual. "Hey guys, those 100 years took a long time. It was hard to minimize my contact but the forge is created. Come with me I will show you where to use the 6 month items." He leads the group over the hill and up a taller hill. At its peak is a well. He slaps one of the flagstones on top then taps a few more and jumps in. He slowly falls, at the bottom he pulls a few levers and a ladder opens out from the recesses down along the interior of the well. As you climb down he states, "It took me a few years to dig out this place properly. I did start with an original well." There is a wooden cover over the bottom of the chute. He explains, "There is water here. It is just covered for now." He pulls a lever and it pulls back revealing another 20 foot drop to standing water. He pulls the silver lever labeled ladder and it closes the ladder. He continues, "I made a room for each of you. Also there is a forge, a library, pool, kitchen, sparring room, I even made a garden. Not here but nearby."
Arthur goes first to set up the location for the books and use the books unless the whole group wants to go... 100 years... Ed and Saronis are willing. Saronis seems stoked to get the group working on crafting weapons. Otherwise Arthur will be back in a moment.
3rd month: Random skill book on Perception and the other book of escape artist (which would cyril like?) Music/art, skill book both:
Arthur's magical books:
Tome of Leadership and Influence +1 ☆☆☆
Raging Brutality
Prerequisites: Str 13, rage class feature, Power Attack, base attack bonus +12. Benefit: While raging and using Power Attack, you can spend 3 additional rounds of your rage as a swift action to add your Constitution bonus on damage rolls for melee attacks or thrown weapon attacks you make on your turn. If you are using the weapon two-handed, instead add 1-1/2 times your Constitution bonus. This bonus damage is not multiplied on a critical hit. ☆☆☆ k nobility book: trait/skill book
2nd month:
80 to 90--> find 1 random book (2)
Random book options:
Diplomacy
☆☆☆ 3rd month:
80 to 90--> find 1 random book
Random book options:
skill book both
Music/art
1st month:
80 to 90--> find 1 random book (2)
Random book options:
magical tome & feat book
☆☆☆
He won't leave his... wife... and newborn child alone and plans to create a Magnificent Mansion keyed to several anchors so he can see them each night. They make the the date to happen three weeks, but can be extended, after he heads out on the mission.
He looks to Cyril first and then the Captain but states, "We could easily stay with you for as long as you wished us to stay. Many of the members who have joined us would likely enjoy being paid by spending time here. We will get to the adventuring and treasure hunting soon enough. How long would you enjoy us as guests?"
He puts a reassuring hand on Cyril's shoulder and says, "Don't worry about it, think on the positive note: you got to lay a dragon!"
"I do what I can, did you secure Lady Ambithia's aid too?" He asks seeing if your diplomatic mission was successful.
He walks over and nods for Cyril to follow off to the side of the hall away from anyone. He starts in hushed tones, "Last night was great! I convinced three of the dragons to accompany us. Though I will need to be monogoluous to Velris Amethyst Flamewing, she wants me to call her Val. How was your night?"
Arthur nods in appreciation but lets the ladies know, "I think I will work on some background music right now but later tonight you all may have an appointment in my dance card." He pulls out one of his many journals and points to the last page. Pulling his quill free of its place on his belt he jots down a few numbers and states, "Now just put your name beside an hour and I will do my best to meet you at the fountain at that time."
He stands up and with a look of recognition from Cyril he pulls his lute free from his back and strums a few chords.
Once the base is set he begins to orate an epic poem...
He quickly offers, "No worries, now I have something to go to sleep by! See you tomorrow!"
"Nice that would be great! Oh cool!"
"Not yet but that is a great idea! Especially since we get along with them so swimmingly!" He shrugs and offers, "Or at least that we have seen yet. I need the spell bestow curse or break enchantment to work on taking off the curses. You should try identifying it every day to see if you gleam any new info on it!" A bit intrigued and surprised he states, "Well welcome to the cloth, fold, whatever. I don't think it has been formalized, likely need a cleric to help with the connection but I pray to her and work at following her ways. Though it has been walking through mud as I don't have a holy symbol or text to guide me. Maybe we look for a cleric when possible!"
He states as if it is obvious, "Yes I got permission." Then he adds in an enlightening manner, "I told her anyone could use it and I would create her every tenth item. It is a high commodity and only increases the value of the ship. Well unless a fire gets out of hand. But that is always a threat to a boat."
He spends some alone time with his cook and the captain each day, you even see him sneaking the cook into the Captain's Quarters. He plays on his lute an hour, likely playing with Cyril as they watch the clouds pass. When he wakes up he does his pushups, calisthenics, shadow sparring, and general pushing himself likely with members of The Bright, Saronis, and Cyril. Maya offers a duel and summilarily defeats Arthur pinning him to the ground multiple times. He eats meals with the crew doing his best to be affable and liked. Taking some time before bed time he casts spells and works on arcane work. He does not spend much time sleeping, he has invited Cyril and Saronis to craft in his dimension, though when he opens it, it stays where he opened it as the ship cont8nues on... "Oh... uh... at least I didn't put a hole into the ship?! Okay since this didnt work I am going to talk with the Caprain and see if we can get a workshop made in the hold. You are all welcome to help in anyway you can." The second day the ship stops for a few hours to get fresh water. Also to clean out the honey buckets. During this time Arthur is no where to be found. Arthur collects Cyril, Saffire, and Saronis taking you down to the hold where he has been busy since last night. In the belly of the ship working on making a workshop including a forge to craft with. Saronis is helping with the logistics as Arthur works on the arcane side hopefully with Cyril's aid. He keeps sending Saffire to find materials to help be used in the workshops construction. One of his last wishes is to make the ship's structure in the hold to be fireproof. But it doesn't work. "Well at least we can use the hammer and anvil."
Arthur gladly joins the meeting. He listens intently taking in all the factors.
As Saronis walks towards them, Arthur continues to hold down the rope to stabalize it for Cyril. Looking at Ed he double checks, "You can turn into a bird right or is that ability used up?" When the elf gets to the rope he clasps his shoulder and says, "If you don't mind, would you hold it for me?" He slowly follows Cyril.
Non committed he states, "Take a few cursory glances around. We will take our time to get to the ship. We have plenty of wealth now. If you see anyth8ng grab it. We will search with Detect Magic first." He then casts a spell putting a blue glow on his eyes. He scans the room and moves on. |