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Lolz this parring match is lasting a reeeally long time! ^^People are taking naps and baths and stripping of gear and dancing and socializing and Khaod is getting his face rearranged in a very friendly fashion :P Hehe my internet died. I haven't had time to do it justice. Bear with me guys. I'm at a friends house right now
2 gp extra in tips. But eventually your singing gets you "encouraged" to go to bed.
Anow the angel stuff starts to show! lol Immune to fear, aura of courage +4 for allies vs fear, res 5 cold,electricity, acid, and immune to disease :) buh...wha...huh? *checks ultimate combat* Well then. Carry on. *busily ups CR* Paladins bro... :P
Bardolin, I'm doing minimum half. If your roll doesnt work out, you get 4 hp. So proceed with a roll of "4"
Sure are buddy. Story based leveling. They were about to level when you came in.
The crowd at Kokin's is a pleasant one. Travelers, soldiers, and civilians alike share drinks and tales from the stone counters and in comfortably bedded incense corners. Here and there, a bard performs, a sorcerer reads fortunes, and adventurers bluster at one another. A feeling of calm comes over you all. For the first time in a couple of weeks. The party can rest. Indeed, the rest leaves you all reflecting on your present adventures. Each of you consider what may lie ahead. Welcome to level 3. Happy New Year. Additionally, a courier comes with a large pack, giving you each a note from Gorchag and 10 platinum coins each: "I am sorry that I could not make it to the inn with you. I am quite busy dealing with the events of the road and the coming storm. Please accept this payment for your services and bravery in escorting me here. You have accomplished more than you know. I will be by soon." The innkeep offers lodging on the house, courtesy of the First Legion he says. Feel free to RP, but I'm going to start us off during the night next post. I will assume everyone goes to bed around midnight. If you want to do anything otherwise, now is the time. The current time is 7 oclock in the evening. Merchant quarter is open till 8:30 and is near the tavern. Tavern closes at 2:00 am. You can drink and eat all you wish. Sunny: Deep underwater, sleep overtakes you for a while, but when you wake, the path below still beckons. Two routes still remain unexplored under the surface: One of the paths is roughly cut in the side of the tunnel, the other continues down to the source of the aquafer. You taste salt from the rough tunnel.
Sorry for the delay. Holiday business. I'll post soon!
"Kokin's" is in fact the only inn in the whole fortress. And it is in the civilian quarter. I will get you all a map shortly. Gorchag is conspicuously absent and it is now early evening.
** spoiler omitted ** Nope. These bonuses, initiative, daylight, and the aoo, are qualities that don't require a "weapon." So feel free to put it on your armor, or a pendant, or any item that is visible so you can benefit. I also forgot to mention that the paper glows with white magefire when undead are near, which then grants you the initiative bonus.
Well done. You feel your way through the dark, enjoying the smooth sides of the limestone walls. The water rushes by you, fresh and swift, producing an odd, exhilarating sensation as you grope through the dark. After about 30 feet, the tunnel heads down sharply at an angle. 100 feet after that, you feel a split in the tunnels. One tunnel, rough hewn and saturated with sand, climbs gradually upward. It tastes mildly salty. The other tunnel continues downward, and is the source of the rushing fresh water that seems to supply the baths.
Bardolin: Boy meeting these new and exciting folks has put you in a good mood. What a fine mood, yes, yes! You just feel full of life and excitement these days, so full and happy.
lilandra: Tucked into your backpack is a note made of charcoal paper. When you first view it, it appears to be blank. Picking it up reveals a white fiery seal and letters etched by some arcane means:
To the Dearest of the Ghoulbanes, It seems that Death and its agents follow our family like moths to a flame. Your blood has attracted more attention than usual though, and we are forced to tip our hand. I'll not have you caught by a dagger in the night like poor Cassius. I wish there was more I could do for you, but my time was short, and these dammed Rahadoumians cast more suspicious glances than a hagraven at a beauty pageant. Fortunately, you were....quite....naked, and I had some time. When you have a moment, wrap this note around a visible piece of gear. The marks and runes used to seal this note will emboss themselves on the item, causing it to glow in the presence of the necromantic arts and creatures. Well dear, that's the long and short of it. Remember who you are, and sleep with one eye open. These are dark days. Love, Karthus Ghoulbane
Also, Lilandra, check your stuff when you get out of the pool.
I knew you couldn't resist. How far would you be swimming down here? Its also quite dark....
To the rest of the party: I assume you spend most, if not all of the rest of the day at the baths. Anything else you want to do before turning in for the night? I'm sure Bardolin can secure you a place to sleep. :)
The hammer slams into the monk's muscle'd shoulder, definitely leaving a bruise However, as the blow lands, the monk slides his foot behind you again, this time grabbing the haft of the hammer and pulling you through the swing, over his shoulder.
The first tug is not enough to move the mighty half orc, but with a little leverage from the knee,
You come tumbling to the ground. Your turn Khoad.
Also, Bardolin, some major bonus points for that nice little poem you composed. Nice touch :)
Any word from our scrollmaster?
Haha well don't worry i'll be moving things along
So sleep first or exploring first? I knew you couldn't resist.
I'll get it. He's listed earlier in the game thread. I was just browsing through it today.
"Certainly sir. " 4 gold from each party members sheet please. Comprehensive bath services.
Hows everyone doing? Want more time to rp? Play around at some of the places in the fort? Or should I try to move things along soon? Don't want to bore you all. At the same time, I have lots of little things to do in the fort if you desire them. Otherwise the story marches on! Finally, like I said, everyone is getting a feat-like benefit based on their character. So the rp'ing is helping me decide. :) Just getting that customer feedback! Merry Christmas all. `
Sorry, Lilandra only folks. So everyone is taking bath. Excellent. Its about midday. The bath should last at least a couple hours. (Not that we need to stop rp'ing it. I know we've been combat heavy lately) Is there anything anyone else needs to get done on their day off?
Make a perception check.
Sunny,
Staying limber helps extend the effect. Any day you spend stretching or dancing extends the duration by one day, up to one month. I know you don't like to dance....:P In terms of flavor, you are surprised how smooth and comfortable this "salt" makes the water. A worthy purchase indeed. Unfortunately, these extraordinary benefits are only noticed by someone with skin like a water elf's.
I love the fact that we have two Paladins, one of whom is the classic noble knight in shining armor and the other of whom is a borderline hedonist. Different....strokes for different folks? :P
With a grin and a shrug Lilandra turns to the man with a nod of acknowledgement."As you can see from my friend's reaction, your pools are both beautiful and inviting. Is there somewhere we can stow our gear and clothing?" "Absolutely my lady." He points to a series of racks and containers near one of the merchant stations. An attendant guards the various stations.
A hand intercepts your hammer before the full blow is realized. At the same time, a foot slides behind you and another palm slams into your chest.
Fass is not strong enough though and the blow fails to move you. Your up Khaod.
At the sight of the pools, Sunny simply shuffles forwards and falls ungraciously into the biggest one she can find....and quickly sinks, disappearing into its depths... Feel free to explore. The "vent" from which the spring bubbles is over four feet wide. Also. Your feat timer resets. Did you use the bath salts Lilandra bought? and did somebody mark that off their sheets?
"A ROOM?!? My dear Bardolin, these are the finest pools available for 300 leagues! Their marble lining holds captive the bubbling depths of a pure, sand filtered aquifer. The smooth steps give the body a place to rest and a the cool temperature give the mind solace. Good company's to be had and even better food, hawked by the finest Merchants to be found. A mere room, silly lad. Kokin's in is for lilly-footed splinter skulls!" The voice that accosts you comes from a garishly dressed half elf tending to one of the stone counters that surround the edge of the pool.
As they walk along, listening to Bardolin speak Lilandra can feel herself beginning to relax in anticipation of some much needed self pampering, keeping an eye out for the much touted bathing pool. After a short walk. You arrive at the Bath Gardens, a lush, cool garden with a shaded pool that stands out dramatically amid the harsh desert landscape. /The accommodations include a multitiered marble sitting area, a hedgeway, massage tables, and beautiful artisan accents imported from all over the Inner Sea. Lounging about are a variety of travelers, local officials, merchants and other people that can avoid the Gardens services. A few soldiers here and there "patrol" the grounds, although clearly the assignment is a reward from manning the walls. The library is also nearby and a few scholars are clearly taking advantage of the shade to read and study away from the stuffy buildings closer to the edge of the fort. The Gardens are located near the middle.
The monk slides his feet in the dust, adopting a defensive posture. He also kicks a little dust towards you, his lips forming a cracked, dry line as he does. Your up
The Salt Fortress is large star-shaped fort about 1000-1500 feet in diameter, depending on where you measure it. It was built about 250 years ago shortly after one of the worst famines that Rahadoum ever experienced. It has accommodations for 1500 persons; 1000 soldiers and 500 civilians. Currently, it houses about 250 soldiers and 150 civilians. The fort is "self-contained" although many camps exist outside its walls. There are a couple of watch towers, also made out of salt bricks, that watch the coast, and the road to the fort. As for its positioning, It is located north of the Jodin river, Northeast of Azir, the capital of Rahadoum, set back perhaps three or four hundred yards from the coast. In that area in front of the fort is a grand canal that opens into a shallow barge dock. The canal doubles as a missive moat for the front of the fort. Various drainage trenches are lined with stone for running burning oil through in the event of a siege. Massive catapults on rotating platforms abut the walls of the fort. The southern edge of the fort, facing away from the coast, overlooks the road and the Salt Flats, from which the salt for the bricks was harvested. The salt flats are the product of an ancient flooding and drainage cycel that left a layer of hardened salt many feet deep for dozens of miles along what used to be part of the Inner Sea. The purpose of the fort is to protect the northeast march of Azir, and to protect the farmfields along the river from raids by buccaneers and other roaming bandits. Finally, the Fort is, in peacetime, a bustling trade port and an alternative to sailing all the way around to the west to get to Azir. Hope this answers your questions.
To the bathers: Bardolin points out various items of interest and also various items of disinterest. If you have any questions he can answer them at a +5 knowledge local check, since he's been here for a while. You may also inquire about any other topic you wish, at a standard knowledge check from Bardolin. If you have no questions, you may proceed to the Bath Gardens and take some real r&r.
Khaod blinks and bows his head back to the man, then looks at his hammer as they walk to a sparring ring. "Shall I use my hammer or would that be impractical? Do you have sparring weapons here? I would not wish to injure or be injured seriously if I have any say in the matter. I am Khaod Argus, at your service Sir Fass" he bows again to the Monk then makes ready for their sparring match, unsure on the rules of the engagement but eager to have some good practice fighting an actual two-legged opponent that did not reek of death. In response, the Monk beckons you to attack with one open palm.
Sounds good. I'm going to metagame that Lilandra and Sunny muse on what to do with the magical gear at some point. A perfect opportunity for you to offer to take a look :)
All party members entitled to all info. No spoilers needed. Bardolin
Khaod
Marketplace:
I was going to wait until they went to sell the staff and scrolls, but alas that seems to be taking awhile. I'll try to slip him in a little earlier. Actually, speaking of... How far is the party from where a wagon would have to be parked and left? Is there like a livery or stables for such a thing nearby? Yes the Order of the First has a series of stables that will keep your horses for you. There an honorable sort that'll keep thieves away from your stuff as much as theirs :)
Coming up on a few days there Sunny. You need a bath :)
Where's our wizard? By the way...
The shopkeeps all stare with bemused grins.
Haha I think it he meant it as sarcasm Khaod :P
This is all good. I'm just letting to party get reacquainted. Just wanted to let you know i'm back here watching. Let me know if you need to get any substantive business done.
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