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It's with a heavy heart that I have to say I'm going to let this one go. Real life now has me by the butters, and priorities have substantially changed. I'm very sorry to waste anyone's time, but hope you enjoyed playing a bit while we could. Thanks to everyone for playing! Doc, I'm very sorry for your, and your wife's loss.
It's with a heavy heart that I have to say I'm going to let this one go. Real life now has me by the butters, and priorities have substantially changed. I'm very sorry to waste anyone's time, but hope you enjoyed playing a bit while we could. Thanks to everyone for playing!
The woman whispers out a spell as she draws out her greatsword. The massive weapon begins to glow ever so lightly as she steps towards the door, preparing to open it. initiative: Stel - 21
Doc - 18 Grey - 16 Hestrig - 16 Mandragora - 15 Nox - 14 Ithariel - 9 Ques - 8 Lief - 3
Ques moves into the eastern wing of the room and can see through the transluscent doors to the north and south. Unfortunately, the things within those rooms can also see him.... North:
A small plant creature herein seems to be chained to the wall. It lets out a shriek that is muffled through the closed doors. It charges, then is yanked back by the chain. It screeches again and pulls mightily on the chain! South:
A powerfully built woman with a massive greatsword on her back stands here, looking through a book. But as Ques's shadow passes the door, she looks up, then her eyes go wide. Who are you?! She puts the book down and begins to stride towards the door. Then....she sees Grey, stops, and beings to pull the greatsword off of her back!
Lief opens the southern door out of the dining hall, and reveals a curving corridor that seems to go around the structure. There are doors on the outside, perhaps going to outer "tower" rooms, based upon the layout. The corridor seems quiet.
As BK attempts to grab on the bearings, the strange rolling swarm seems to lock onto you! It streaks towards you in a rolling mass!
That's fantastic;) I love it
Just to get this right - is BK really grabbing the steel bearings via telekinetic projectile? You can sure try, you'll just have to wait till its in range of the spell.
You head back out from the tower, listening still to Eliza's musings - generally it is about her lack of understanding. She seems to have memories of the area come back every now and again, but she shakes her head in confusion at them. Rayland moves stiffly and doesn't say a word. You break out only the shattered fragments of rock and stone jutting from the grasses nearby, and once again see the path this strange tumbleweed of steel bearings that you'd seen on the way in. This time, it's passing to your south, but is about two -hundred feet away. It seems to be slowly veering in your direction.
You can, indeed, see outside of the building - it looks like you went up...almost directly up in fact. Outside, you see an idyllic winter forest area...almost peaceful.
Everyone gathers around, and then the trigger words are uttered. After only a second or so, an odd tingling falls over everyone, and a sound like sleet tinkling as it falls on froze ground. Then….poof! You find yourselves in another place.
A crescent-shaped dining table occupies this Y-shaped chamber, while two large mirrors on the north and south walls create the illusion of an even larger space. Twenty feet overhead, an immense chandelier of ice crystals hangs from the ceiling. To the east, rounded steps access a short hallway, flanked by twin ice sculptures of dryads holding ice-carved tree limbs, creating an elaborate archway. Translucent, glass like double doors are set in the hall’s north and south walls. To the west, two alcoves stand between three windows providing an amazing view of the wintry landscape outside of the tower.
Unfortunately, none of you are quite sure what this odd effect is on them. The pair of them don’t seem to take notice. Eliza allows you to take her hand and lead her away. Rayland watches, standing stiffly, before turning to follow. He says nothing. Eliza puts a hand to her head, as if remembering is painful for her. I feel as if….my memories….they seem to have been tampered with….invaded. I…I remember learning about this tower from a pair of talking statues that I met – they directed me here. I was exploring this place, and then….everything goes fuzzy after that. I’m afraid I don’t remember much beyond that…I – we are colonists. We’re here for…. She trails off, her eyes unfocused as she tries to remember.
We aren't...hurt...but, well our memories are.... She puts a hand to her head. ...spotty. I am sorry...if you are here to save us then I thank you! I am Eliza...Eliza Haniver. And this is Rayland Arkley. We were...are...colonists. The man looks on grimly.
The guard looks at Lief, as if expecting that sword to find his back as soon as he turned. In the end, the idea of self-preservation won over, and he darted out of the room, heading to the east and out the main gates.
The dog, Hatch, appears at Ques's side, looking up at Lief. Both teleporters lead to the same place - they'll both take you to the dining hall. Remember, you have to say the phrase "A gathering within the hall, take one, take us all." Then, everyone gathered there will go to the dining hall. The teleporters consist of a glassy pattern of striated, crystalline ice covering the tile floor in their alcoves, illuminated by a soft, blue light.
You head up the ramp that rises up to the next level, leaving the odd tank and library behind you. You enter out of the ramp onto another floor, which is almost entirely open. In the center of the room is a vast tank of water with transparent walls and no floor that extends down to the story below. A single transparent door with an opaque handle is built into the eastern face of the tank. Just east of the tank is a much smaller transparent chamber with a similar door. This one contains no water, however, and a blanket is hung casually over the open door. On the floor nearby are some damp blankets, and pots and bowls that contain picked-over rations and the remains of partially eaten flesh. There are two people in here, and they both immediately stand from their seats on the floor. One is a woman in a greenish-blue dress with long hair and the other is a tall and strong man in armor with long blond hair and a proud moustache. They both appear to have oddly slick skin, as if covered in a fine sheen of something. The woman looks surprised. Oh, thank goodness! Are....are you hear to save us? Did...[b] She looks at the ramp, as if expecting someone else to come up. [b]...did you deal with the...beasts downstairs?
Cool; sounds good guys. We'll continue on; Kib will disappear into thin air though.
Sorry, the shield is steel... The bolts are screaming bolts. The potions are 2 potions of CLW, one potion of endure elements, and one potion of interrogation. The mirror, also magical is...odd. Ques moves over to it and looks down, and finds that it shows his face for only a moment. Then, it clouds over, and another face appears. A man with fierce eyes, long brown hair, and a pointed beard covering his chin appears. His eyes widen, then narrow, as he watches Ques. Ques has the sinking suspicion that this is a 2-way communications device, and you're looking at whomever this captain had been reporting to. The guard's eyes go wide. He looks at Leif and whispers. That's....how she talked to the boss..
Sorry guys; work has killed my posting rate, but I'm still here. This may continue for a while; let me know if anyone has issues with the pacing.
Likewise Kib; thanks for playing. I hear ya'; I've lost interest in the messageboards as well, and work has been crippling my posting. I can honestly say that posting frequency isn't likely to get better anytime soon, guys. So, that said, did you want to continue, or cancel this one and move on to greener pastures?
Radosek, he's a...a...a witch. One of the white ones, that brings the winter with him. The man shivers. He's a cold one...and powerful...but I don't begin to understand what he can do. He points out the open door. The transporters out there...they'll take you up. It's odd magic, I know - took me a while too, but it works. The captain had on her person:
The guard puts his hands up higher...if possible...and begins quickly rattling off words. Just the cook! No, the captain's in the library - she's there. Then, the ravenkeeper...but that's it. Well...then there's Radosek, but he runs the place - he isn't really a guard
Kib looks at these potions, and he's almost certain that they are also healing potions...they seem to be of exactly the same composition as the one he currently carries on his person. Grunyar examines the tube...but aside from an odd clear tube keeping in what looks to be a great amount of water, he sees little else. The opaque handle nearly draws Tess in....
Ithariel misses and then the Doc finishes his spell, summoning a dog nearby. The creature bites, but can't seem to gain purchase on the guard as he is skittering back on the bed. Gah! No, no...stop! He rolls back on the bed, drops his weapon, and throws his hands in the air. I give up, I give up!
No slot downstairs, no....and it doesn't seem to fit very well in your hat. Let me know if there's anywhere else you'd like to search around. Tess opens the doors to reveal an enclosed area with an octagonal walkway illuminated by a soft, pervasive light. The overwhelmingly dominant feature herein is another chamber within here, which has transparent walls and appears to be filled with gently bubbling water. The tank appears to extent up into the next floor, going through the stone ceiling 15 feet above. On the east side of the tank is a transparent door, complete with an opaque handle.
Ithariel is up; will bot the doc if Ithariel posts
On the more powerful fish creature you find that his glaive seems magical, and he has two potions that are as well. He also has 2 keys on his person. The other fish-fella's have tridents only On the table is an odd blue gemstone. It seems to be oddly cut to fit into something.
Lief rushes into the room, turns, and takes the head off of the woman. It falls to the ground with a wet thump and blood begins to spray from the severed neck as it falls to the side.
Stel latches onto the man's groin with his jaws and pulls him down, then changes target and uses his jaws to engulf the man's face! He dies...luckily for him. Grey misses his target, and Nox's bullet flies by overhead, accompanied by a loud BANG! The man, still standing, snarls as he puts his hands to his ears, then Ques's spear takes him in the gut, effectively marking him for the reaper. The guard in the southern room takes aim, then looses a bolt at Ithariel!
Initiative: Doc - 20
Ithariel - 20 Lief - 17 Captain - 16 Stel - 13 Grey - 10 Nox - 6 Ques - 6 Guards S- 6 Guards N- 3 (dead!)
Kibs hits the creature with a terrifyingly accurate strike, cutting open its midsection and spilling out odd, alien organs. The creature lists to the side and, since it is surrounded on both sides by enemies, Tess's strike its true, stabbing it through....and killing it! The room goes silent. Room description again...been a while:
Ithariel hits the man with an uppercut of his staff, cracking his jaw and sending teeth flying. The man reels back in pain, his hand going to his mouth.
Lief cuts at the man sent reeling, but the very nature of his backpedaling saves the man's life as Lief's blade splits the air directly in front of him. The captain stays back, and raises her sword and shield. Get back in here, you fool! You're playing into their bottleneck! Initiative: Doc - 20
Ithariel - 20 Lief - 17 Captain - 16 Stel - 13 Grey - 10 Nox - 6 Ques - 6 Guards S- 6 Guards N- 3
Tess moves in and attacks, landing her first strike solidly. Grunyar sends out a sticky jumble of gummy sap, which hits the fellow solidly, slowing him down. The creature tries to resist BK's magic.
The fishman shakes its head and lets out a gurgling curse, and stabs at Tess! It seems to lose some time, as it stands confused under the mental onslaught.
Then tries to bite at her shoulder
initiative: Fishfella (-10 speed)
Kib Tess Marius Grunyar Banterknell
Correct, no attack roll!
Tess and BK both had crits that turn. That's 12 damage to Grunyar!
Tess stabs down at the creature, piercing it through with her trident! Marius then heals everyone back up, as Grunyar lashes out with his electrical energy.
One of the creatures jumps mostly out of the way, but the other sizzles and pops where it lay on the ground. It tries to struggle and stand, but BK's hurled projectile hits it in the head, mashing it to a puddle of flappy skin and broken bits. The creature near Grunyar angrily swipes away and the magic-user with his trident.
He then takes a step back, to stand behind the table. Initiative: New fishies
Kib Tess Marius Grunyar Banterknell
I had only posted the result of Kib's action, since Tess said specifically that she'd like to wait to see the result of said action. Now, I can recap the rest.
Doc dismisses the spiders, and Stel turns to swipe at the man to his side. He misses, but hits cleanly with his bite, taking a chunk out of the man. Grey moves in and crushes the poor fellow before him with whipping appendages. The man collapses in a broken heap. Ques, seeing the man go down, lets out his spell at the other fellow.
The man shakes off the attack with a grunt. He even manages to look surprised when Nox's shot dings off of the ice wall behind him. The man then turns and slashes down at Stel, before taking a step back from the dangerous predator.
The guards to the south move into place; one strides up to Ithariel and swipes across with his blade, while the other moves to kneel on one of the cots, dropping his sword there to draw and load a crossbow.
Initiative: Doc - 20
Ithariel - 20 Lief - 17 Captain - 16 Stel - 13 Grey - 10 Nox - 6 Ques - 6 Guards S- 6 Guards N- 3
Kibs moves in and topples the creature, then stabs into him. The creature lets out a gurgling cry!
Initiative: New fishies
Kib Tess Marius Grunyar Banterknell
Doc stands ready to strike the man before him, but the fellow falls down in a flood of biting spiders. He struggles for a second weakly, screaming, then the spiders flood into his open mouth and begin to devour him from his soft, warm interior.
The female captain shakes off Ithariel's spell, but is subsequently cut deeply by Lief's potent strike! She stumbles back slightly from the door, draws a potion, and quaffs it.
Stel lashes out, and does indeed disembowel his target. The man drops in a puddle of his blood and intestines.
Sorry guys, work + moving = no time. Gonna' still be a bit lax in posting for around the next week or week and a half. It'll get better, trust me
Doc - there's still a dude in the swarm, dying a horrible death. Wanna' keep the swarm there till he's dead? I'll have to dig a bit deeper if you want it to attack the lady, as it'd have to move over you, Lief, and Ithariel to get there. Unfortunately, the swarm kind of bites all creatures in its path, unless I'm mistaken: You vomit forth a swarm of spiders that attacks all other creatures within its area
Bk's hurled bit of debris slams into one of the creature's, nearly knocking it into the fellow beside it. It turns towards him, and lets out a gurgling roar before charging towards him!
The other steps towards Grunyar and similarly attacks.
Initiative: New fishies
Kib Tess Marius Grunyar Banterknell
Yep, think that was it, sorry! Fixed now
Well, the dice sure haven't been helping you!
Marius steps in, and as he does, the fishman swing his glaive about in an attack!
Marius then swings at the creature, but it deftly dodges aside! The fishman then steps back again and swings his glaive in a wide arc! The weapon whips across at Marius, then the fishman twirls it about to try and sweep the human's leg!
The creature then succumbs to the ongoing effect of BK's spell, and it falls to the ground...dying.
Initiative: New fishies
Kib Tess Marius Grunyar Big fishy - dead Banterknell
The guards take action! The one on the north end of the spiders yells in horror and pain, and stumbles over the bed to arrive nearby Stel. Between a rock and a hard place, he looks back to the spiders, but figures the great hunting cat is less terrifying. Still bleeding from dozens of bites, he swings at Stel. Of course, he had been wielding a crossbow, so now...he attacks with a fist.
The other one steps towards the good doctor, his fists raised. He punches at Doc!
One of the others in the room moves to the door and opens it, intent upon escape.
And the last draws his sword and slashes down at Stel.
And, before the others can act, the doors right in front of Ithariel opens to show an imposing looking female soldier! The woman grits her teeth, eyes glazed with zeal, as she roars. Get 'em boys!
Initiative: Doc - 20
Ithariel - 20 Lief - 17 Captain - 16 Stel - 13 Grey - 10 Nox - 6 Ques - 6 Guards S- 6 Guards N- 3 |
