How to take the fight to them? I don't know. No matter how I wish it to be different.
Where would a dracolich go to lick his wounds? Underground? Any way to try to find its lair?
I could try to divine his location, but he probably has wards against that sort of thing.
I could try to divine his location, but he probably has wards against that sort of thing.
Would something that evil corrupt the area around him? Then could you divine the area/effect rather than the source?
"How long have you been fighting him? Is there any pattern of movement for him, any places he's rumored to favor?"
"What would lure him out of his hole? Make him come show himself?"
I could try to divine his location, but he probably has wards against that sort of thing.
"Does he have any known accomplices you could scry instead? They may not be as well protected as he is, especially if they are near where he is but not right next to him."
He was lured out when KC involved himself in the trying to fix the partial trap of the goddess. At first it was his hunt for KC, but I think he was lured by her power.
He likely wants the Wasp and Lyn.
I could try to divine his location, but he probably has wards against that sort of thing.Would something that evil corrupt the area around him? Then could you divine the area/effect rather than the source?
That's not a bad idea. Although there's no guarantee that a place is Candle Lighter's hideout just because it registers as evil. Still, even if we don't get him we might have a chance to strike against some of his allies.
To Sirone, Would you allow me to use a quiet pool of water here to try this? I understand if you would rather I went elsewhere first.
He was lured out when KC involved himself in the trying to fix the partial trap of the goddess. At first it was his hunt for KC, but I think he was lured by her power.
He likely wants the Wasp and Lyn.
"I think we both agree that 'bait' like that is too rich to offer, unless we can make a convincing substitute."
"I think we both agree that 'bait' like that is too rich to offer, unless we can make a convincing substitute."He was lured out when KC involved himself in the trying to fix the partial trap of the goddess. At first it was his hunt for KC, but I think he was lured by her power.
He likely wants the Wasp and Lyn.
If Ash were willing, you could probably use transformative magic to make her seem like me. I don't know if he'd fall for it, though.
If Ash were willing, you could probably use transformative magic to make her seem like me. I don't know if he'd fall for it, though."I think we both agree that 'bait' like that is too rich to offer, unless we can make a convincing substitute."He was lured out when KC involved himself in the trying to fix the partial trap of the goddess. At first it was his hunt for KC, but I think he was lured by her power.
He likely wants the Wasp and Lyn.
"It would have to look like your normal retinue was trying to protect you, yes. Has there been any evidence of them having a way to sense what you carry inside you?"
"It would have to look like your normal retinue was trying to protect you, yes. Has there been any evidence of them having a way to sense what you carry inside you?"
SunnyG left me with a portion of his divine energy. I'm pretty sure that it's shielding the power of the goddess so that it can't harm me. It may also be blocking it from detection.
SunnyG left me with a portion of his divine energy. I'm pretty sure that it's shielding the power of the goddess so that it can't harm me. It may also be blocking it from detection.
"Okay, then that's one option. Option two is to do a little bit of intelligence gathering of our own. Are any of the 'regulars' that you know of in that line of work, or do you have any other contacts outside of the Club? Sometimes mundane means can work the best - there are advantages to keeping things simple sometimes."
"Of course, all of this is kind of pointless unless we take care of protecting our bases of operation. Maybe we should shore up our defenses in that regard first, then try to lure them out. Let's start here."
Remembering that faint scent as he dove into the pool earlier, Devlyn follows his nose around until he comes up to Poetry, and the red orchid she is standing near.
He crouches down and confirms the sweet, heady smell.
"Sirone, I would guess that you are very familiar with your surroundings here. I don't think this orchid belongs in your oasis."
I should probably head back to Club Calistria. It may not be the most secure location, but she has excellent facilities for crafting magic items. I need to make something that lets us all use true seeing whenever we need it.
"Of course, all of this is kind of pointless unless we take care of protecting our bases of operation. Maybe we should shore up our defenses in that regard first, then try to lure them out. Let's start here."
Remembering that faint scent as he dove into the pool earlier, Devlyn follows his nose around until he comes up to Poetry, and the red orchid she is standing near.
He crouches down and confirms the sweet, heady smell.
"Sirone, I would guess that you are very familiar with your surroundings here. I don't think this orchid belongs in your oasis."
"No that flower most definately doesn't belong here."
"No that flower most definately doesn't belong here.""Of course, all of this is kind of pointless unless we take care of protecting our bases of operation. Maybe we should shore up our defenses in that regard first, then try to lure them out. Let's start here."
Remembering that faint scent as he dove into the pool earlier, Devlyn follows his nose around until he comes up to Poetry, and the red orchid she is standing near.
He crouches down and confirms the sweet, heady smell.
"Sirone, I would guess that you are very familiar with your surroundings here. I don't think this orchid belongs in your oasis."
"All I needed to know."
Devlyn pulls the orchid out of the ground, puts it in a small sack and cinches it closed.
"Can somebody send this someplace where it won't grow back, by any chance?"
[EDIT: Devlyn wouldn't do what I originally posted, not in this place. This makes more sense, methinks...]
We should get to the Club and see what Alaina's found out.
We should get to the Club and see what Alaina's found out.
"You're probably right..."
I should probably head back to Club Calistria. It may not be the most secure location, but she has excellent facilities for crafting magic items. I need to make something that lets us all use true seeing whenever we need it.
JH drags Lyn kicking and screaming to Club Calistria. Right - Like she needs any convincing. Next stop - open bar.
I should probably head back to Club Calistria. It may not be the most secure location, but she has excellent facilities for crafting magic items. I need to make something that lets us all use true seeing whenever we need it.JH drags Lyn kicking and screaming to Club Calistria. Right - Like she needs any convincing. Next stop - open bar.
Devlyn and (hopefully) Allura will return to the Club as well.
Devlyn and (hopefully) Allura will return to the Club as well.
I luv going on jaunts. Jaunt here. Jaunt there. Jaunt everywhere. Jaunting is fun.
After several hours of helping clean up Club Calistria, Devlyn returned to the Oasis for some much-needed rest. The events of the last day had left him wanting to get away from the bustle and flow of Alaina's establishment, at least for a little bit. He needed the simple solace of wind through leaves, water flowing over stone, the good earth under his feet.
Perhaps it was due to Sirone's Blessing, but the little bit of elven blood in him seemed to call out for him to be here. Either that, or being too wound up to deal with the what happened at the Club made him want to get out of there and come here. Or just wanting time to talk with Allura without any outside distractions. Whatever the motivation, the Oasis was where he needed to be to clear his head and rejuvenate himself.
He was still wrestling with that third motivation for coming back here when sleep finally claimed him...
LJ and JH arrive via omniportal from Club Calistria. LJ is holding a small box.
I hope you are all well. I brought you something that will help. They're amulets of true sight. While you are wearing one you have only to concentrate for a moment to see the true form of something.
She has eye-shaped crystal amulets for Devlyn, Allura, Poetry, Nimora, Mirathan, and Sirone if she happens to want one. Still remaining in the box are the amulets for the Jacks.
LJ and JH arrive at the Oasis, and JH scans for threats. He sees Devlyn's odd aura
So that's what you guys were talking about yesterday? D-man, you animal. Grrr... Why does your aura have a pasty white bum too?
Sees the Jack and swims underwater quickly
The sounds and scents of JH and LJ arriving at the pool rouse Devlyn from his slumber. He sits up as they come over.
"Mornin'. That was quick work, LJ - thank you!"
Devlyn takes off an amulet he is already wearing, and puts on the new one. Trying it out, he nods.
"Works great," he says.
"Jack, is there any particular reason you have such a fixation on my 'pasty white bum'? Don't you have better things to look at?"
Allura wanders out from behind a striking waterfall. "I would think so," Allura says eyeing Lynora appreciatively. " So what have I missed?"
Allura wanders out from behind a striking waterfall. "I would think so," Allura says eyeing Lynora appreciatively. " So what have I missed?"
Smiles a bit more brightly when Allura comes into view.
"Good morning...Lynora finished making a set of amulets to help us detect things that aren't what they seem, and wanted to drop several off for us."
Allura wanders out from behind a striking waterfall. "I would think so," Allura says eyeing Lynora appreciatively. " So what have I missed?"
Nothing that I know of, but I spent all last night making these amulets. She sets down the box beside the pool, and sighs. Nimora, could you be a dear, and watch the box for me. I'd hate for anything to happen to them before I can give them to the Jacks.
I is happy to be of helping, the aquatic elf says eagerly, accepting her own shiny new amulet.
Suddenly, a voice carries over the oasis.
"The Wasp is dead."
Suddenly, a voice carries over the oasis.
"The Wasp is dead."
Devlyn shakes his head
"Damnit..."
Tears come to her eyes at this announcement.
After we were told so carefully that we had to work together, why did they all insist on going off on their own to be killed? We could have helped...
To Those Wearing The Amulets
Suddenly, a voice carries over the oasis.
"The Wasp is dead."
"No, it can't be," Allura says with a sob.
Tears come to her eyes at this announcement.
After we were told so carefully that we had to work together, why did they all insist on going off on their own to be killed? We could have helped...
Walks over to Allura, puts an arm around her to comfort her.
"Maybe they were to caught up in their anger, or they wanted to protect the rest of us. I just hope the Wasp's sacrifice wasn't in vain..."David:
"Jack, is there any particular reason you have such a fixation on my 'pasty white bum'? Don't you have better things to look at?"
The reflection of the sun off of it interferes with my x-ray attachment.
Jay Frogskin flies in. He looks very frightened.
"I know what it is! You must be careful! Or it will swallow you all! It's--"
He vanishes.
Everyone hears the voice of Plantjack. He sounds very calm, but slightly sad.
"It is above the earth. It is a power the likes of which none of us have ever seen before. You must be careful, for it was one of the few things--"
The voice vanishes.