Kamikaze run on the Sanctum. Anyone up to banishing Death for a while?
Gotta think of a good spot for the Hangman's Tree to get turned loose. He won't go near the Grove.
Kamikaze run on the Sanctum. Anyone up to banishing Death for a while?
Gotta think of a good spot for the Hangman's Tree to get turned loose. He won't go near the Grove.
He'd probably get his butt kicked without some backup, but Djuhah is up for a fight. :) Hopefully some backup will show before he gets killed...
He'd probably get his butt kicked without some backup, but Djuhah is up for a fight. :) Hopefully some backup will show before he gets killed...Kamikaze run on the Sanctum. Anyone up to banishing Death for a while?
Gotta think of a good spot for the Hangman's Tree to get turned loose. He won't go near the Grove.
Remember this is the guy that was trapped in JH's hammer, and gave JH elemental resistance/control. Raging, powerful, and brutal. No finesse.
Remember this is the guy that was trapped in JH's hammer, and gave JH elemental resistance/control. Raging, powerful, and brutal. No finesse.
So Djuhah can at least keep dodging until somebody stronger shows up:)
So Djuhah can at least keep dodging until somebody stronger shows up:)
Remember this is the guy that was trapped in JH's hammer, and gave JH elemental resistance/control. Raging, powerful, and brutal. No finesse.
Oh, he could slash him pretty good. HoD is dense enough to ignore it for a while. Maybe too long.
Oh, he could slash him pretty good. HoD is dense enough to ignore it for a while. Maybe too long.
So noted. :)
I have killed none of my avatars recently. I have avoided killing my avatars. I altered my plans to avoid killing my avatars. I AM NOT KILLING MY AVATARS! |:(I know that. But you're still attacking them, which is kinda weird...
Edit: and you did kill the hobgoblins. and the wolf.
Well, that is fine. What exactly are your plans? You are doing this solo attack thing without anyone else's involvement and we are naturally curious. You don't have to spoil the twists, but it is nice to know generally where you are headed, as we can then structure the other story lines around what you wish to do.
Patrick, you can pretty much do whatever you like for the Harrow reading.
Patrick, you can pretty much do whatever you like for the Harrow reading.
Okay, I'll try to weave something together .. :)
Patrick, you can pretty much do whatever you like for the Harrow reading.Okay, I'll try to weave something together .. :)
I'm up to saving Alaina. You Sunny G's not going to let his favorite disciple disappear without fight.
Ahem. I suspect (playing the very old dragon card) I know the Hammer of Death's true name.
Or I could just slap him with the glove...
Although if you want to play swordsmen, I will quite happily stand back and watch.
Oh dear, what do I do? I had Djuhah stumble back to the Eyrie to get healed and then SunnyG posted that he healed him, in which case he wouldn't have gone back to the Eyrie. Which timeline to keep? While I can still edit it :)
I think I'll be logging off soon, I keep losing the site, and it's starting to annoy me. I hope you like the Harrowing Lynora. Devlyn I'll get you tomorrow if you want ...
Oh dear, what do I do? I had Djuhah stumble back to the Eyrie to get healed and then SunnyG posted that he healed him, in which case he wouldn't have gone back to the Eyrie. Which timeline to keep? While I can still edit it :)
I've deleted that particualr post as he proceeded towards the portal before Sunny G could cure him. So I'm going with it as is.
I think I'll be logging off soon, I keep losing the site, and it's starting to annoy me. I hope you like the Harrowing Lynora. Devlyn I'll get you tomorrow if you want ...
Morning Folks!
I decided to log on before I went to work to see how the Harrowing went - I'm glad I did :)
He's going to try it too. I'm keying that in now...
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Devlyn, I'll cobble one together today at work. It was a lot of fun doing Allura's, first I ever did.
Just to let y'all know, I won't be posting much tonight. The wife and I have an evening class about paranormal research today, so we'll be out most of the night.
Devlyn, I'll cobble one together today at work. It was a lot of fun doing Allura's, first I ever did.
Just to let y'all know, I won't be posting much tonight. The wife and I have an evening class about paranormal research today, so we'll be out most of the night.
Sounds good!
If it's okay, we may do it as a flashback thing, depending on when you can log back on. I don't want to spend all day stuck at the table if I can avoid it! ;)
Absolutely. Go do your thing and we'll run it as a flashback ..
Absolutely. Go do your thing and we'll run it as a flashback ..
Cool. Thank you sir :)
Well, that is fine. What exactly are your plans? You are doing this solo attack thing without anyone else's involvement and we are naturally curious. You don't have to spoil the twists, but it is nice to know generally where you are headed, as we can then structure the other story lines around what you wish to do.I have killed none of my avatars recently. I have avoided killing my avatars. I altered my plans to avoid killing my avatars. I AM NOT KILLING MY AVATARS! |:(I know that. But you're still attacking them, which is kinda weird...
Edit: and you did kill the hobgoblins. and the wolf.
All shall be revealed in time... ;)
So far, it has only killed a few hobgoblin leaders. This way, the rest will leave Candle Lighter to his fate, which will have certain consequences which will be seen soon. >:DIt has also killed the Mask's warrior, so that everyone can focus on the armies mostly.
It is also attacking KC, but you'll see what happens there.
Hey all. Quick post b4 work. I thought that the quest for Alaina's soul would be an interesting side trek. I will think on the search, but assume her soul is wandering somewhere in the vastness of the Interthereal Sea. You might have to descend into the Dreamlands to locate her, where the myths of the subconcious hold sway ..
Stay tuned!
Long post ahead - ye have been warned... :P
As the Oasis is a place of peace and rest, I'm really torn about putting in something that is 'combative' - I really don't think it fits the concept of the place very well. On the other hand, I'm not sure about a more esoteric defense being 'honored' by any foes that try to attack it.
I've been mulling over this for the past week, and I'm still not where I want to be in this decision, but I need to have something documented now, so here's what I've got...
After the gooey skeleton things got into the Oasis, Sirone decided that her domain would have to have some more significant defenses. The Sanctum is now the proclaimed mustering point for the heroes, but her there are still a number of them who have been frequenting her home.
To that end, she has woven powerful magic to guide those of pure heart and good intent to her shaded oasis, but misdirect and repel those of dark purpose, and the undead in general.(In game terms, I am thinking of something akin to a mix of [i]Antipathy/Misdirection, and Hallowwith Death Ward - invoked in ritual style to bind the affects to the Oasis and make them permanent).
If these defenses are breached, Sirone resorts to physical defenders. Communing with the honored guardians of the past who have gone to their just rewards in the afterlife for their blessing, she created many Scouring Slingers and Scouring Stanchions (both from MMV) to maintain a constant vigil across her home.
That this place is tied to the forces of life and its energy has been alluded to, which makes me think that the Oasis is not just a physical haven of life, but a metaphysical/planar haven as well. Being connected to the Positive Energy plane makes sense for this line of thought, with benefits that Sirone could call upon should she have need (the best example of which is making Devlyn her 'Chosen'.)
That's all I have at the moment. Hopefully the idea is not too far out there for consideration...
EDIT: After a bit of reflection, I've decided to withdraw this idea. I found the decision I was looking for in another direction entirely :)
If the forces of good (and their allies of other alignments) need a fortress, why doesn't someone actually post a 'fortress' thread location?
Umm, and some of us don't have Monster Manual Five, so please describe anything from it carefully, either out of character or here, so we know what we're dealing with, if fighting alongsde or against them.Edit:
I have no idea what a Scouring Slinger or Scouring Stanchion are, or look like, or do.
My idea was not to make a fortress in any sense of the term - just to give the Oasis a chance of surviving. The 'plant-killer' stuff floating around between Innocent Blood and the gooey skeletons frankly scares the heck out of me, as it could spell instant destruction for the Oasis as it stands now. Which would have serious repercussions on Devlyn I'm guessing...
My first thought, in all honesty, was to have the Oasis be a 'zone of peace' - a place where no intent to do harm could be acted upon. It matches the sentiments in the opening post of the thread perfectly. Unfortunately, I missed the chance for that when those skeletons actually got in, and that's my fault for not trying to spell out the idea sooner (though I didn't think anyone would agree with it anyway).
Now that I've had a few minutes to think on it, I guess there could be a precedent for leaving the Oasis as is. Having no defense would make sense with Sirone's quiet opposition to her foes in the past. Staying hidden was the best defense...
Alright - the idea is officially withdrawn. Nothing to see here... :)
Just popping in for a quick read. Might post up a bit, but lots of stuff going on around here.
Lynora & Blue Pigeon:
Are Lynora Jill and Sunny G actually proceeding into the Realms of Dream with their physical selves, or just venturing in in a trance-state? If they are going in physically, then if they run into something nasty, then being injured/killed literally means that; if they're venturing in in a sort of spirit form, then injury or death may well mean immediately waking up with a really unpleasant headache for a few minutes and perhaps feeling slightly traumatised (although in this case, whilst they're 'away', their bodies back in the Sanctum will presumably need watching over carefully & protecting).
I'm not sure about Sunny G, but LJ is not physically present. However, because she is overstretching her bounds to use a divine power she shouldn't have yet, being killed in the dreamlands would quite likely result in a coma or even death depending on how things went down. If she dies for real while her spirit is in the dreamlands it would take a long time for her to put the pieces of herself back together and build a new body.
For a bit, got lots of stuff going on in RL ATM and I'm tired ...
BTW, JH is guarding her body (and Alaina's) in the event they bring a nasty back with them.
E7 is on hand too, but trying to bolster Lyn
and JH both.
Ooh, most Lovecraftian :)
If you could keep names of the Lovecraft big-guns out of this please, Patrick, (Nyarlathotep, Yog-Sothoth, Azathoth, etc) or make them out to be only small time local players in the Realms of Dream, as I have some names and backgrounds of other things lined up of the things 'outside' which ND holds this place against (if needed).Edit:
I hope Lynora-Jill brought a pet cat with her.... :D
No worries, I would hardly drag the Elder Gods into something like this. Just a Gug or two, maybe a Dhole ...
Yes a cat would be a good companion, especially when talking to Zoogs..
Just to let you guys know, I won't be able to be online at all Saturday (today/tomorrow...it's starting to get blurry as to which it is.) We're going on a family vacation so I'll be in the car all day, and while I'm sure there will be long stretches where I will be longing for internet access due to the tedium, alas, I do not have traveling wi-fi :) I'll be on in the evenings (for the most part) for the rest of the week. Or possibly some during the day if it ends up raining :( (I hope not. I've really been looking forward to some time on the beach.)
Lynora I hope your vacation is filled with balmy temperatures and sunny skies! I personally am hoping for a nice Easter so I can turn over my winter rye and get some seeds planted.
Could you tell me a little about your bound feline spirit? I don't remember reading about it and I'd like to describe it correctly. I would say in the Dreamlands the spirit would have as much substance as a normal traveller.
Laeana and Leo were the first lion rulers to serve the Celestials. Ditto for the eagle lord spirits. (Runequest plotline.) They continue to serve in spirit form, but only in dark times and to worthy champions.
They manifest thru the objects or the bearers when the need is strong, but they are always in the background.
Noble creatures, noble goals, but still fierce. They view their allies as family.
I agree, but didn't want to intrude in your plot. Laeana should be pretty substantial in the spirit/dream realms. She also might not be alone. Leo especially, or the eagle mates have travelled together for millenia.
Lyn is lucky. She should be able to see their noble forms.
He's a god, I'm sure he could wing it
I'm not too sure. Charles has staked this thread out as his home --should clear this with him.
I would say yes..
I'm sure he could were he allowed to manifest a portion of himself there.
Once again, being a power Sunny would probably have some hellacious Knowledge ranks.
Epic Level Handbook FTW!
Hasta Menyana
Well, I made it, and got to enjoy at least one day of nice weather so far. Looks like I have some reading to catch up on. Hope you all had a happy Easter.
Oh, and yes Sunny could use his power to bolster LJ's physical form while she is in the dreamlands.
...There are myths of an ancient 'dark angel of dreams' that has absolute and final sovereignty over the place, and which keeps at bay the seven equally antique nightmare entities beyond the fences of reality, whose names are madness even for deities to think, and who long to crush the realms of the gods and spend eternity terrorising the immortal souls of the departed. Means to identify, seek-out, or call this 'dark angel', are unknown...
Hi. That would be me. Although a little bit inaccurate/poetic on the 'dark angel' count, still a lady doesn't like all her secrets to be known, or even hinted at.
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...There are myths of an ancient 'dark angel of dreams' that has absolute and final sovereignty over the place, and which keeps at bay the seven equally antique nightmare entities
Huh, could be the background for The Demon of Fear? Mabye not, since he's already in the Realms Nirellia didn't exactly keep him at bay did she?
Demon of Fear? She heads off to the palace archives, and comes back a couple of days later.
The last time I was insane enough to attempt a census there were 5,091,364.5 'Demons of Fear' lurking about the place. (The '.5' was one who couldn't make his mind up if he was a demon of fear or not.) And those are just the ones who stopped to talk to the census takers - there could have been more who were in hiding, or for that matter some of the correspondents who answered may have been lying, and not actually been 'Demons of Fear' at all. And a couple of censuses ago, there was this one guy who was a shapeshifter who was pretending to be at least half a dozen different Demons of Fear, with a different 'Mrs. Fear' or 'Girlfriend of Fear' in each guise.
You have no idea how popular it is in these parts for some types to claim to be a Demon of Fear, and frankly, I gave up trying to sort out any kind of hierarchy of them after the third annual chess contest went on for seven hundred and four eighty years. (Basically, they would rank themselves, on a 'Fear Ladder' by sitting looking at one another over a chess board, glowering until the other blinked, and position being determined by which Demon of Fear ran out of time to intimidate or was reduced to a quivering heap of jelly first.)