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You rise that morning and prepare to set out. On the way south out of town, Sutandir stops at one of the shops on The Vein and finds a springloaded wrist sheath. The travel is nowhere near as woody as your trip into the Vale, this trip far more rocky and full of weeds. As evening comes, you find the area marked on the old map for the Whispering Cairn, though it's not obvious where the cairn actually is in the weed-covered plain.
Albion finds that the bronze double doors past the fountain are locked. Deylar: The pool is radiating faint divination magic, but you can't tell much else besides that the water is incredibly calm and clear.
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Status: 21/38
Seeing the strength that Cyrus has, the goblin shifts over and speaks words in a babbling language. Cyrus feels an exhaustion fall over him, but he fights off any ill effects.
Sorry friends, just a bit of an unexpectedly busy weekend. I'll have a new post up shortly!
Sorry friends, unexpectedly busy weekend! But I'm back and will have a new post up shortly.
Theodore:
You don't detect any magic coming from the items found. Back in the fountain room, the fountain detects as magic.
Delum:
You can see a dark hallway, along with a staircase leading up—one of the original three staircases, you believe. You are facing south, but the hallway leads north.
Zaxxeon:
Albion does not find any other interesting features of the altar. Coyote checks the box for traps, and, not finding any, he picks the lock on the outside. Inside, he finds a variety of mostly worthless items such as clothing, a brush, paper, chalk, and so on, as well as a set of masterwork thieves’ tools, a healer’s kit, and a yellow gem wrapped in an old rag.
Delum: This is a bedroom with a bed and three cots on the floor. The place is a disheveled mess with a table, some chairs, and a lot of ale. Under the bed, you can easily see a wooden box.
No worries, Theodore. It happens. Xaeken, here's my decision. You only have one main hand, and the others are off hands. Therefore, using two one-handed weapons with two hands each would be allowed, but you'd only get x1.5 damage for one (whichever was being used by your main hand) In the other situation, if your main hand was using the longsword one-handed, then using the battleaxe, even with two hands, would not give you x1.5 damage. If you wanted to get x1.5 strength, you could use the battleaxe two handed with your main hand, but then you'd need to use a light weapon in your other hand. The shield is fine no matter what, since it's light.
Delum's blow ends the life of the goblin once and for all.
Deylar: Searching behind the curtains, you find extremely faded painted images of cavorting fey creatures in a silvery woodland on the walls themselves, testimony that this wasn't always an evil temple. You also see areas of the black paint on the ceiling have chipped off, showing that something else was painted on the ceiling originally.
You don't know how to consecrate the temple yourself, but you could likely find a cleric in the town to write you a scroll. You also know that, because there are so many adventurers that explore the depths of Dragon's Delve, the town sends runners—young page boys and girls—back and forth from the dungeon to the town to buy and sell goods for the adventurers.
Jia comes close to landing a blow, but the quick goblin deftly dodges out of the way.
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The goblin does indeed strike out a Cyrus as he moves into position, catching the antipaladin off-guard and finding a weak spot in his armor. The goblin's scimitar slashes Cyrus's skin, opening a wound. The final masked humanoid, a red hood covering his head, speaks as he reaches into his pouch. "If you wish to continue along this path, then this will not be the last you see of us." His attention turns to the sheaf of parchment he pulls from his pouch—after reciting a few words, he reaches a hand out to each of his two companions, and they vanish. As the masked figures vanish, the goblin speaks surprisingly calmly in an odd languages. Goblin:
"You will not take it from me. It is mine." He mutters a few words under his breath and extends his hand toward Jia and Cyrus. A flash of colors like Terwin's flies from his extended hand, but Cyrus and Jia are both able to fight off the spell's effects.
Seamus any thoughts on my questions? {I just noticed you posted is all wanted to make sure you saw what I was asking.} Sorry, still considering. Also, I'm a bit busy today so it still may be a while before I get a good post up, just FYI.
The woman up against the east wall answers the question. "The servants of the Living God can roam freely where we choose. But as my companion said, you are in far over your head. You should leave this goblin to us and we won't bother you."
Delum is right, sadly. An eidolon cannot wear armor of any kind, as the armor interferes with the summoner’s connection to the eidolon.
When you have a free moment, someone can cast Detect Magic on the items. As a rule, I won't tell you if anything is magical until then. If it's a weapon, you'll know that it's masterwork, but that's it.
The closest of the humanoids, quite short and stocky, moves backwards with his hands in the air and growls in a low, grumbly voice. "You are in way over your head, ranger. Don't meddle in things you don't understand."
Without responding, the goblin moves toward the alter and picks up a large glass container. He takes it over to the dead kobold and begins collecting its blood in the container. "Not the dead—the blood of the dead. It can give the dead's powers to the living."
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Terwin's spray of colors floods over the group of people, and when the colors settle, two of them have dropped to the ground. The woman in back, seeing her companions fall, moves close to the man in the middle, pulls a sheaf of parchment from the pouch on her belt and begins chanting. She reaches out to touch her two fallen companions seconds before the three of them disappear. DC 19 Spellcraft:
The woman cast Dimension Door from a scroll.
They aren't—I'll place them as you make your moves.
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Initiative:
Status:
Goblin 38/38 Initiative Order:
Terwin Enemy 1
Jia
Enemy 3
Orren Enemy 5 Cyrus
Enemy 6
As you enter the room, you see six masked figures on the right side of the room, all of their focus turned to a goblin in the top left corner of the cave opening and all preparing to attack. The goblin is holding a scimitar in one hand, ready to fight.
Allustan begins to speak as if he hadn't heard, but then stops and stares for a moment. He walks toward Shartol, putting his arm around the monk. "I am sorry, dear boy. I did not know." He pulls Shartol in close for a hug, silent.
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The large-headed creature stands and walks over to one of the dead creatures (a lizard-like one) and begins dragging it through the doorway. The walls of this oddly-shaped temple are partially covered in tattered red and black curtains. You pass through an archway to enter the room, pushing aside one of these curtains. The vaulted ceiling above is painted black. Spattered bloodstains cover the floor, particularly around the plain stone altar resting in front of the deep eastern recess. The place stinks of murder and pain, as well as the musk of some angry beast. All can hear a distant sound of howling, scraping, and ripping that fades in and out. Everyone also feels a pent-up rage building inside them, seemingly for no reason.
DC 16 Knowledge (relgion):
Using the rage ability gives service to the Beast God, and is likely not a good act. Xaeken: Total inventory of gear from opponents in last combat:
Armor and shields
Weapons
Loose Money
After a few seconds, the door to the cottage swings open, revealing a wise-looking man with piercing green eyes and long, black but graying hair. His chin is covered with an equally long black beard, and he wears a warm smile. "Shartol, my boy. It has been too long. What brings you back to this dear town of ours?"
"Yes! The gifts do fade after a time. None were using it in battle." Zaxxeon:
Albion does not discover any traps, and the door is unlocked. Xaeken: Besides a few coins on each of the opponents, the leader who was sitting on the throne has a larger bag of coins and a key. Also, the largest of the bodyguards has a rather nice looking longsword.
Suddenly, you hear shouts up ahead. A human-like voice seems to be shouting combat orders, though you can only make out "surround him." Even louder, a smaller, squeakier voice shouts in a different language. Goblin:
"You cannot have it! I will rule the world!" At this point, you can't see anyone, but it sounds like the shouts are coming from around the corner up ahead.
Vaashti: The town could definitely support another inn, but also an infirmary if that's what you're interested in. Either are doable.
"No, they did not let me use it. But I have seen it used—very powerful."
You follow the small pathway until it opens back up into a much larger cavern with water pooled on the side near the far wall. This larger area leads south. GM only:
Chance: You see tracks of humanoids that looks like they waded through the water heading north to south, and then continued through the cavern south.
You travel to Allustan's house, and by the looks of it, it seems that someone is indeed home—a few candles flicker in the window sill, and a fire seems to be burning in the hearth, judging by the smoke pouring from the chimney.
I'm not so easily derailed! Surprisingly enough, things are more connected than they might seem...
"Be-because...I can show you how to use it!" He seems to get excited at the prospect.
Chance: You don't notice any tracks in this area. You think you might be able to hear movement to the right, but you can't be sure.
Br. Shartol:
Vaashti:
Ruhk:
"I-I know of nothing e-else," he says, stuttering with fear. "It is just through that door, there." The goblin points to the more western door of the two on the north wall.
The passage is cold, dark, and the low-hanging ceiling makes it even more ominous. After only a few yards, the tight passageway splits, one path heading left and the other heading right.
Deylar: The beast god is a relatively minor god of ferocity and blood, and is chaotic evil.
Sutandir:
It is relatively easy to find a dwarf willing to read the book for you. After a few pages, his face grows dark, but he continues reading. When finished, he tells you that The book describes the worship of Droskar, a dwarven god of toil. A small note on the inside
cover reads “Torag is no longer worthy of our devotion. Only Droskar can deliver us from the failings of King Garbold.” Ruhk:
You can easily find scrolls being sold, and each will cost 25gp. Rakarech:
You actually rolled high enough on the third roll to earn 2 Influence if you want it, so you can pay another 15gp for a fourth point of Influence if you want. Br. Shartol:
How do you want to go about doing that—roleplaying-wise, I mean? You can go ahead and make your 3 checks as well. Kervos: You can sell your studded leather for 12gp, and you find a well-fitting set of chainmail for 150gp.
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Jia connects soundly with her kick, and distracted by the monk, the spider cannot get out of the way of Terwin's bolt. The electricity washes over the spider, and it falls to the ground. Only one pathway leads out of the room in the top right corner of the open area.
The goblin looks directly at Coyote, almost examining him. Finally breaking his gaze, he looks around at the rest of the group before continuing. "An alter to...the Beast god," he says with near reverence.
Spellcraft: Rod DC 16:
This is a wand of Enhanced Diplomacy with 28 charges left. Handaxe DC 18:
This is a +1 Handaxe Ring DC 18:
This is a unique magic item called a Ring of Torag
Ring of Torag
Description
Arrows DC 25: These are +1 flaming arrows
The goblin looks around and continues. "I cannot tell you of it. Must show you—it is very close. An altar that can grant powers."
Ruhk:
You discover that the person you're referring to is an albino half-orc named Kullen, the leader of a gang of criminals indentured to one of the mine managers, Balabar Smenk. The gang has little tolerance for insolence, and the can often be found fighting in their favorite hangout, the Feral Dog, a tavern on The Vein. All the members of the gang have a matching tattoo, and Kullen's is on his forehead. The tattoo is a character of some sort, but no one is able to tell you what it might mean. Br. Shartol:
Rakarech:
Sutandir:
The local merchants will offer you:
800gp for the four magical arrows 150gp for the masterwork shortsword 150gp for the masterwork handaxe Kervos and Vaashti:
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Initiative:
As you move down the pathway, it opens into a wider chamber. Near the wall of the chamber looms a spider of gigantic proportions gnawing on the corpse of a large lizard. As soon as you enter the room, the spider drops the lizard and moves to attack. Initiative Order:
Ruhk:
Vaashti and Sutandir:
Laurel confirms once more that your father lived in Falcon's Hollow, and that he died near here, but she doesn't seem to want to talk about it any more than that at this point. Sutandir: Cayden says he'll keep you informed of anything else he here, but that he wants to go explore the cairn soon, and that you and your new friends should come along.
The goblin stammers a bit, but continues. "Dungeon hold many secrets. I can show you secret that bring power, bring strength. You will not learn on your own."
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