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Yeah, the bears are gone, drove them off wich is good. Had to upgrade the dumpster. Yadda yadda. Lots of time, paperwork and unfortunately money. Had to clear a site further from the buildings so the trash was further from my apartments. Less chance of trash bears and people running into each other. Glad to be back and post is up! Ready to continue fully!
Rowan set about checking with the various organizations and fighting force maintaining their hold on the city. Leaving the banner in their hands had been the right call. Drezen needed time to heal and she was certain of their ability to handle themselves without the Sword of Valor's hearty protections. she set about assisting Julian in his search for information...
With the ring of sustenance she works tirelessly. Sleeping only at midnight until two in the morning and back up before the warped dawn awoke her. She seeks out mostly female contacts, seeing them as more knowledgeable and comfortable to be around when trying to garner information. Like Anevia, Irabeth and Nurah, who she makes sure she is adapting well to life in Drezen.
She spends time speaking with her celestial eagle as well, building a relationship with him and ensuring he knew to keep her mind on the right path. She laid no claim to the money they had found, trusting in her companions ability to purchase items in her stead. Greed was behind her now, Duty was at the forefront and she would commit herself to the success of cleansing the Worldwound. She introduces Phaneual to their Chimera friend, before spending quality time with the Chimera as well. Though they had been gone a day, she knew it would be tough on the poor creature they had liberated not too long ago. When this mission was over she hoped he would join her in her unending crusade, believing in her heart that Julian and Anathya would possibly not be accompanying her for the long term...
Sorry for the long wait. Dealing with black bears breaking into my apartments. I hate harming them but they've become trash bears and my dumpsters So I'm back, this time I shouldn't have issues, trying to live trap and relocate these bears if possible. We will see. Alternatives are grim. Feh. So back to the GAME. We go near this molten scar and see what we can find out about the temple eh?
Blinking away the dust over her eyes she nods to Anathya. "Indeed, excellent find and we have more work to do. Lets return t the city, rest up and set out for the fallen temple of Erastil. We need to take time and gather information but for a first strike this is mostly a success." Rowan wasn't happy they lost the demon but there was more work to do then brood.
As Iomedae's divine wrath faded from her she turned and asked her companion. "Have anything for us Anathya?" After her response she nods to Julian. "We finish the Demon first, if it is beyond our ability to pursue then we finish what we are doing here."
"Enough Demon!" The air crackled with divine energy as she directed her divine wrath at the demon before her. The very air seemed to hum as Iomedae's divine protection blanketed her. Her bow shined like a torch as Iomedae's divine wrath fueled her weapons...
She pulled forth her demon slaying arrow, took aim and fired it at her hated foe. Hoping that it would do its duty and bring their foe down. Her next shot was shortly behind the first, a regular arrow powered by Iomedae's holy judgement. To smite the evil and release this tainted land of their fell influence!
Post coming in the am. Just saw my stuff wasnt updating again. Ugh. Apologies everyone. I need to check more i guess.
Rowan unleashed two arrows at the demon in the hopes of weakening it with holy magic. However her hopes are dashed by the powerful droning of its wings and the fell weather of the Wounded land. "Julian are you okay?"
I did the only Justicar is from one of the campaign files or something along that. a lvl 1-4 class. XD So right now I had to do a bunch of add on's and copy and pasting to get her setup. I will try reinstalling it and hopefully it works this time. :/
Had a major brain dead train, now i'm back in the mode! Rowan is revampped. Im having a hard time getting Justicar put into Herolab. I wasn't much of a programmer lmao.
"Your time comes demon! Anathya i'll need you to handle these insects." She pulled her Slaying arrow out. [i]Lets see if this works...[i] Such a demon would be difficult but not impossible to defeat. "Julian try and weaken it!"
Post incoming!
I'm still here, was waiting on Julina and apparently was undotted from all of my games. Like wth. But let me know if we want to continue. I'm game and have been trying to get my new class entered into herolab with If we are ending it then it has been a great, great time! I really loved your DMing style Rednal. :) But I really hope we don't end it.
Rowan smiles at Phanuel, she felt assured in her decision in liberating Eagle Rock. She bids farewell to Soltengrebbe, holding on to each head for a long moment before saying they'd return. She doesn't visit the labor union and leaves it to its own devices. She was a consultant now, so there fate was what they made of it. Drezen was out of her hands, now and forever. All she could do was ensure that Iomedae's will be done and bring swift justice down upon the wicked, to purge the darkness with the brightest light of all. Righteousness.
She looked over the rock formation with a critical eye, looking for any ambush points or hidden enemies. "We go in low and quiet, do what we did at the siege of Drezen if need be. We strike fast and clean them out before any fierce resistance can be mounted against us."
Back, sorry everyone. I wasn't allowed any sort of access while I was out. So back to resuming the game!
Yeah, his kids are a ball. Especially the soon to be four year old, that kids got some prankster to him. Ha! Sorry for the wait, back again and this time more stably. Julian and I have been handling some of the arrangements for our friends family. Things are settling down now, for now at least. So now I can focus on everyday fun instead of gloom. :/
"Eagle Rock. It sounds like a good start, though we will pursue what Kariel tasked us with in due time. But Julian has the right of it, take back the surrounding territories and restore as much order as possible. Too Eagle rock!" Rowan was excited to be on the move again, finally coming out of her stupor and focusing on her new found might.
"Right, let us prepare and we will leave at first light." She nods to her companions before heading off briskly. She visited her other companions then. Checking in with the City Lord Irabeth and her companion Anevia. Then Aron and Sosiel, followed by Aravashnial. Too each she posed the same question's, digging for rumors and reports about odd happenings or key sights needing to be hit. Failing that she asks about landmarks that may need to be investigate and cleared of any lingering demonic forces near Drezen. "If there is anything you know, no matter how vague or unbelievable. Please let me know and we will investigate it." She wanted to avoid aimlessly exploring but if forced too she would pick a direction and not look back.
I thought my ears were burning. Back, getting my had on straight. Julian explained everything for me it seems. But ditto what he said. We plan to do an ash dive when the time comes in honor of our friend. Since Julian has never jumped before I thought it would be a fantastic way to spread his ashes, he loved Alaska so just setting him on a mountain isn't enough. But now we got to plan it out. It'll be great! Will post here soon.
"Excellent Anathya, I will leave it to you to break the news to them. Because we will be moving a lot and soon." She turned to look at Julian, reading his face before nodding sagely. "Arueshalae, most likely the escaped demon was in that cell. Because there would have been no other way for her to escape unless this is a trap. If you think of anything else let me know. Other then that let your fellows know you are departing." A repentant demon? The thought was staggering, but she had to have an open mind and a ready sword. "I will check in with our fellow officers and see if we can get some research teams going. We need to understand our enemies strange threats. Lest we dance with disaster if we miss something important. Any questions or suggestions?"
"Indeed it won't, however we have much work to do and little time now that Drezen no longer needs our support." She smiles as she speaks to her comrades, giving each a light squeeze on the shoulder with her free hand. "Let me introduce Phanuel, our newest companion and mighty celestial confidant to aid us in our struggle with the abyssal scourge." She introduces each of her companions to her falcon companion before adding. "After all of this time we are still clueless to the demons references. The Candle of Hope. The Lady of Spring. These are not references to Iomedae. So who is it then? They are obviously targeting something, something important or someone." She looked to Julian. "Have you discovered anything of use in that Desna inspired cell? I have seen you spend more time there then your own bed. Have you discovered something that we have overlooked?" She wasn't accusing him, merely curious if there was a lead on something of use. She turned to Anathya as well then. "Are your slayers battle ready? The forces and organizations I aided in creating are strong enough to survive on their own. Prospering is not my concern, not anymore." She didn't feel any pain in the thought anymore, the idea of becoming a Queen and saving Sakoris was trumped with the idea she would protect the people the world over. "Once we have squared away our affairs here we will start exploring the lands around us. It's time we strike at the demons and keep them from turning their attention back north. I will verify targets with our fellow Officers. I am sure Anevia and Aron might have something for us by now. You guys have anything to add?"
Okay, so deepest apologies. A very serious ordeal occurred and I was extremely tied up. I am back. Posting soon. Will update Rowan by morning.
Imagining you dipping
She nods to her newest companion, speaking aloud in response to their words. "I hope that day is far from now as we have much work ahead." The Worldwound was at the forefront of her mind. Her smile deepened at Anathya's approach and she chuckled at her words warm heartedly. "More or less the same but more focused. The best I could say is, complete, in a way." She runs a hand lightly along the falcons feathers. "Before I had too broad of an idea of what I was to become. Now I know what I am and what I am to aim at." Seeing Julian's turmoil she sighs. "That man has been through hell, best to give him some space." Looking back at Anathya she smiles again. "So, Slayer, are you ready to get to work?"
@Rednal Hahah, hmmmm. Punishment, death by burning. Fitting. XD Though Julian is cooking something in the basement so.... I will have to have leniency. Darn it.
Yeah, losing a 250K building because of someones bad habits and choices is a major deal. Especially when I have to uproot a long time renter into a smaller apartment. I am hoping the 'myth' is just that, since I am demoing the whole apartment. Since cooking chemicals can cover every surface, I am leaving no surfaces to chance. New sheet rock, new kitchen, new appliances and flooring. Expensive but necessary. Especially as this damage is covered by insurance and by the company that failed to do their job, which was manage who was allowed in the apartment. Its unfortunate but teaches me to just do the checks myself. Rednal Roger that, will correct the traits as they were. :) Will get another update out shortly, by morning at worst.
Should I select different gear like, refund the spellbook etc? And should I make a new User Profile?
Blessing's, Truth, Faith, Virtue, Justice, Righteousness and Her Holy Word. All these things were instilled in Her now emptied mind by Kariel. Like the armorers hammer, each powerful magic embedded itself into her frame. Her very soul resonated with the celestial might and the lesson Kariel was teaching her. The path she had been on shattered when the Holy Word was released. The mystical Mage Queen of Sarkoris was replaced by a new image, a holy knight one so radiant that Rowan winced as the light enveloped her where she kneeled. When the light faded she wasn't regretful anymore, she had not the time to regret a decision made. Sarkoris would be in good hands. She felt the sword taps upon her shoulders and rose as bidden,0 a new woman, a better knight and a more righteous symbol of Iomedae's paladine faith. As the might of each spell faded, so did Rowan's old life with them. Her spell books chain seemed to burn and warp until it fell from her side, like something denounced by her new path. She hardly looked at it, so foreign it had become. At the birds cry she watched in quiet fascination as the falcon, Phanuel, swooped towards her. She didn't flinch or shy away as it settled on her shoulder, instead she felt like he belonged more then her spellbook of old. She nodded to Kariel's words, responding proudly and confidently. "In her name I will right the wrongs of this world, bring swift justice onto the wicked and mercy unto those who have stumbled from the path. You have my utmost oath it shall be so, Lady Kariel." As Kariel turned to the others she turned to look at Phanuel, raising her hand confidently and stroking his feathers lightly. "You are Magnificent. From what realm did you come from Phanuel?" She assumed Heaven but any of the celestial realms was just as fascinating. "I look forward to our talks, I wish to learn all that I can from you." When Kariel was gone Rowan hardly batted an eye. It was the angel's way, appear, aid and leave. So as to not sow to much disruption.
Excellent, So went straight Oracle and Paladin, will add the Justicar on when Herolab stops being a pile of offal. -.-; I am thinking of dual path with Hierophant, sucks to change my campaign trait to stolen fury, but it needs to fit right? My recent absence was because I had a tenant move out and they left like a tornado in a trailer park, renters can be great or absolutely awful. The damage is extensive, so my newly healed hands get to work gain haha, i'm 90% most days but its getting better. :) But here is the beginning. just got to get the rest of her weapons, gear, little things in, so bear with me haha. Justicar Rowan
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K still here, will have Rowan Posted soon. going 9 Pal / 9 Oracle, no reason to split her up now. Mythic path to become champion if allowed. Seemed fitting. :) Thanks for the patience! XD
Rowan didn't know whether to thank him or scold him, when she turns away from Kariel to look at him his shaking knees changed her mind completely. She stood then, turning to place a hand on his cheek and guiding his eyes to her own. "Calm yourself." She cupped his cheek then. "She has clearly said I could refuse, but you and I both know this isn't something I could turn away." Her eyes glistened with tears withheld, the choice for her was made quickly but not easily or without its own hurt. "Though my acceptance of this means my original ideal's change, it also means that I leave the future of Sarkoris in much steadier hands." She smiles sadly, looking between Anathaya and Julian before looking back at Julian then. "By accepting this I can reduce the loss of life in the times to come, that is why I must do so. Even if what I do goes unnoticed. Even if it mean everything as it is now, changes. I must do this." With that she pulls her hand away, looking at her friends as she finished speaking. "Do you trust me Julian?"
She remained kneeling as Kariel made her request and told her the dire situation they faced. At the mention of never ending warfare, and how it would mean she'd be taken away from Sarkoris, she looked up at Kariel. Was this a test of her faith? Even though she could decline, she felt in her heart to do so would be folly and a slap in the face of every soldier and paladin to have died for the cause willingly. "Yes, I accept lady Kariel." Knowing this meant the loss of her freedom she could hand over the future of her homeland to steadier hands then hers. She looked from Kariel to her allies then, she was both happy and sad for the future ahead. For one door now was closed forever and a new one had opened, one she would walk for the rest of her days.
Whoops posted the wrong profile.sorry about that, then I posted again in the wrong thread. just weird. But At least I posted the right content. Small favors.
Rowan was beyond elated when she saw how far the city had come, she was standing with Soltengrebbe and Meiyun when the light began. She gave a shout of joy at the sight, feeling in her heart they had done well. Though when it dimmed slightly she was somewhat shocked as too why. Looking for threats, as it felt familiarly like when Soltengrebbe had appeared. Suddenly and with little warning.
She decided to congratulate the new Lord of the city and sought out her sword sister Irabeth. Upon finding her she spread her arms wide in welcome. "To your everlasting success and glory Sword Sister." She kneeled then, supplicating herself before her companion and treasured friend. "Know that my sword forever lies with the Sisterhood and the crusade. Should you need me, for anything, you need only call and I shall be there."
RednalSince Julian and I team up in buying Herolab updates, I can have him update Rowan as needed. So don't feel beholden to slow down. Besides for Julian's help I am paying him so in reality Julian works for me. Lmbo. It's win win for us both and he's quicker with Herolab then I am. But thank you for the offer. I feel bad for not giving you prior heads up, at the time this surgery wasn't so much as scheduled as my doctor saying Heya, We Can Do Dis Now! So I jumped in... Spoiler: and got it over with instead of waiting 2-6 weeks for it to be scheduled.
Balls out, as my old boss always said. Rhavenna *Bows* Glad to be back. That nurse was going to be the death of me. My roommate is far better at it (she needs the experience) and she doesn't wake me every 30 mins (at least not yet). But its time to get back to city building and demon killing. >:D Also Rednal Good to know on the higher DC, since I have more time to thumb through my pdf's I will start delving deeper into crafting to avoid the more simple and annoying questions in the future. Hopefully.
Though I am chicken pecker supreme and the dragon voice typing is hit and miss. Lmbo
indeed, hospitals piss me off, the nurses come in every half hour to check my vitals. then they say, get some rest, the madness.... totally going to sleep when they come in and wake you up to ask if they can check vitals. Just strap it on and leave me be! i eventually had Julian chasing them off, which worked for two hours before they over powered him. Ugh. It is good not feeling like i've been kicked in the groin every second of the day. *not really but a similar pain/sick in the stomach sort of thing* I had forgotten what it was like not being in pain. Constantly. granted i did projects and gamed to distract myself. Sleep is when it was the worse, drinking helped some, but it is good to be back! Time to get busy ;D
Also the costs for those three magic items will be 8250 gp. Which I just narrowly have. I will minus it from my portion of the loot sheet.
Thanks Julian for covering for me. Though you messed up your last post haha. Lack of sleep does that.
hospitals are boring, O.M.G. and they pester you so much. No rest. XD So discharged finally, and happy as well. My hands are totally torqued at the moment. But another couple weeks and I start typing again. But it is nice not feeling like I am going to be sick every day, that was a welcome change. So I will return to my regular postings, hopefully with minimal interruptions.
Her smile at Anathya's comment was truly radiant, Rowan was very glad to see the Inquisitor was back on her feet. Something the paladin had worried about shortly after the conclusion of their titanic struggle. "True, we will have many unbelievable stories to tell in later years." She chuckled. "At least we will know the truth." She returned Anathya's wink, still smiling as she lounged with a tome in hand. The morning passed quickly with Anathya and Meiyun's help Rowan was fairly certain that not much could be done to purify the land. Except to continue to struggle against the corruption and, over great lengths of time, weed out the corruption the hard way. At the point she realized her limitations she leaned back in her chair, resting her head on the well cushioned head rest and set the tome on her face. She muttered from beneath the tome, slightly frustrated. "I hate demons..." She stays leaned back only for a few more moments before leaning forward. Catching the tome as it slides off her face and leaves the tip of her nose dusty. "Druids." Her statement is just that. "I need to get to work on the Decanter of Endless Water you mentioned Anathya and some of those Rings of Sustenance my sword sisters used. The Decanter can give us an untainted supply and the rings will allow us to work more quickly for Drezen." She was disappointed in not being able to build the Lyre, but that would drastically undermine the Labor Union she had sponsored. A double edged sword but one she would eventually fall upon. She rises from the comfortable chair, stripping back down to her crafting gear once more as she nods to Anathya. "Thank you for the help, looks like my time in the forge room is not over yet. If you need anything feel free to seek us out at anytime."
Before going down to the forge room she sends word to Julian, using one of her followers, to begin building a public bathhouse, however it needed to be near a waterway. She also would urge him into looking into damming the river ways if possible. With that message sent she heads to the forge room, tools still down there and waiting for her. As she arrives she gives Meiyun a smile, she wanted to tease her friend some after yesterdays successful blushing attempt. But she focused on being professional instead, besides they had much work to do.
Understood, Next level it'll be then. I will be buying some of those items back from the loot sheet, items I will more then likely be donating to Drezen as war loot and art. I added a tab to the loot sheet and if at a later point we need to sell these items we can, but for now I think anything nicely crafted shouldn't be lost to the Merchants. Just my two cents, hence why I will buy them out of pocket. Your guys shares will remain the same. Excellent choices Julian, your proving quite the Philanthropist Humanitarian. haha. So, I may end spending some of these Soul Points we have accumulated.
Day 16-21 Rowan starts funding the reconstruction of the Citadel, making rooms whole again and creating new ones to change the insides of the fortress some. She wasn't about to leave the layout completely the same and Soltengrebbe's lair was on her mind.
From there though she works to retrain her abilities, becoming a better warrior and casting aside useless skills.
GM Rednal I am assuming we will start the route to Justicar next level? I need to double check I qualify and retrain so that I do. Let me know the success or failure with the forge, as that is Rowan's sole concern atm. Thanks :D Anathya That sounds like an awesome idea for an organization, eventually the labor union will be that route but if you start your own that would be awesome.
Going after Nurah I see. XD Nice visual Julian, geez.
Day 15
Seeing the Chimera's battered den gave Rowan an idea, one she'd enjoy making a reality. She'd build him a den worthy of a protector of Drezen. Before that she had much to do, so she bide Soltengrebbe farewell. Running her hands through his soft fur and scratching the itchy spots of each large head. "I will return to see you again. my friend." With a broad smile she departed, set on gathering those of importance to assist with redeeming the forge. Sosiel, Aravashnial, and Nurah to chronicle either their success and failures. She called on her companions, Julian and Anathya to assess if they can assist or not. She had Meiyun present as well, she hoped with the presence of so many made her feel more comfortable of their chance of success. "Before we begin, let it be known this will take all day, if you cannot commit to this then speak up before we begin." she waits for everybody's response before asking Sosiel. "can you cast Hallow for us?" "Julian, Sosiel, Aravashnial and Myself will focus on the ritual. Meiyun, we will need your expertise to redeem this forge." She bids the others who couldn't fit in the forge room good day, releasing them but asking Nurah to watch and record what was witnessed here.
One everyone was positioned Rowan pulled out her Rosarius of the Inheritor, she prayed for their success prior to beginning her part of the ritual o redeem the dark forge. She brought forth her mythic power to see it done, her body shining brightly as she invoked her goddess will.
She barley held back the sadness that glinted n her eyes as she spoke. "Apsu is blessed to have her, please tell her we say goodbye." As the light fades she wipes away a tear. "She will be missed." She rose to her feet, kissing the scale before allowing it to hang from her neck once more. if my time comes, I will not neglect to return and do battle again. She returns the Oil of Life to Meiyun's care. She was discouraged, but this great setback wouldn't stop them. She lets Irabeth know and retires for the evening, to a long and sleepless night.
Day 8
She spends the day recruiting more individuals for the Labor Union, just because the Guildhall was being constructed didn't mean it wasn't time to get the word out. This Union would make a big difference in Drezen's recovery. A bureaucrat/accountant, a master Mason, an Acolyte, two drivers and a group of laborers. Ten in all, she looked into buying wagons or carts for the movement of materials across Drezen as well. She focused her recruitment efforts on those of dwarven lineage, aiming to start the Union off strongly and let it grow over time. It would be by no means be exclusive, she even tries to recruit half-orc laborers if possible. As the day starts to darken she heads back to the Citadel and sends orders out to get others to help her with her side project. She researches how to change the forge over to their side, searching whatever notes they had salvaged from the Citadel and showing them to Sosiel and Aravashnial to look over when they arrive the notes. To hopefully to determine a way to change the forge or at least make it inert. "These notes were captured from the traitor Staunton Vaughn's room. Lets use this to try and turn this vile forge into something useful... Or destroy it."
If she can she will recruit Julian as well to assist her and the others in finding a successful way to deal with the Corruption Forge. At the end of the day she spends time with her companions, officers or whomever appears in need or want of company. She always puts time aside to speak with her roommate Anathya. Day 9 Work continues on the Forge, she willing to expend what money she needed to to make it work. Meiyun needed the area to be converted over to her and soon.
Once she reached a point of frustration she dismisses everyone so they can clear their heads, requesting they return tomorrow so that they can continue their research. The rest of the day she spent time with the downtrodden of Drezen, reinforcing the presence of Iomedae's finest and the idea they were here to stay. She spent her time healing others and trying to reverse the perversions dealt to them by the demons.
Day 10 She spends time on the forge again, seeking answers to its redemption. She visits Soltengrebbe and spends time with the great Chimera, intent on ensuring it didn't think she had forgotten them.
She see's if they will let her fly with them and if they will she takes a fly over of Citadel Drezen. After a few passes around the Citadel she soars out across the ruins of Drezen, it wasn't just a simple pass over. No, she wanted to see what areas appeared most in need of her aid today and when she saw them she asked Soltengrebbe to land there. She thanked her companion and let them return or stay as she made her presence known as she healed people in need.
Day 11 Continue work on the Forge, hopefully coming closer to completing whatever it took to cleanse it. As work continued on the Guildhall she spent time looking at the ruins of Drezen and considering on how best to fix the battered Citadel. However the people of Drezen came first, as much as a defensive fortress was needed. Restoring faith, trust and reducing disease and suffering were paramount. So she headed out again, providing aid, healing and faith to those in need.
Day 12 Today Rowan spent every waking moment with the people of Drezen in Southbank. Combing through the broken ruins with the rod of metal and mineral detection. She was looking to uncover hidden cache, armories or anything of use to the Crusades efforts. As she looked she provided assistance as well, expending her Hospitlar abilities to heal those in need.
Day 13 She visits the workers at the Guildhall, talks with those that she has hired and pays for any expenses that have arisen in her absence. After that she tours Paradise hills with the Rod in hand once more, looking for useful objects and lending aid as needed.
Day 14 She spends today selling and buying items, mainly selling, to rebuild the coffers. She selects masterwork equipment and starts storing these items down in the forge room, reloading the armory with items Meiyun would eventually craft into usable items. She sits down and drafts a proposal, that she submits to Irabeth once completed of the officers and soldiers that were key components of each battle. Without them the battles could have gone far more poorly.
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