Based on the intelligence provided by the oracle it was clear that someone within the Watchers is aware of an alternate entrance to the underdark. Unfortunately that someone is also unaware that they are aware of the entrance.
Groth and Raddick rounded up all of the possible suspects. Colonel Dagney presented the map to a room full of blank stares. The silence seemed to cary on forever, until Tear spoke up.
"I do not know of the underdark, but there is a chamber," he stopped for a moment, "a chamber that I teleport to for meditation."
"You can take us?" cried Fox.
"Yes, but it will be difficult." Tears eyes narrowed. "We must travel through the Astral Plane."
Aurens eyes grew wide, he shuddered at he mention of the astral plane.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A Dozen Questions
A poweful oracle, communing with a god, allowed twelve yes or no questions.
- Is Fox's mother alive? yes
- Does te Drow currently have her? yes
- Is she in the underdark? yes
- Is she in Xypy'sip? no
- Is she in Xypy'sindel? no
- Has she been comprimised? no
- Is the underdark entrance located under the mansion, the most direct means for our party to rescue her safely ? very long pause/ yes
- Does Dungeon Rose know a way to Xypy'sip tat would allow us an advantage? yes
- Is there anyone in the compound that knows of a closer entrance to Sons? yes
- Is the personnwho knows, someone that we know personally? yes
- Is there someone here that we known personally, working for the evil Drow? no
- Does tne person who knows of the secret entrance, really know that it is an entrance? pause/ no
Sunday, November 25, 2012
The Drow
Enter the Drow:
"If you do not know where you are going down there, you are doomed." Waiting silently in a
corner was a short dark elf scanning the group with arms crossed. They were not sure if he had slipped in or had been waiting the entire time.
"The nearest Under Dark city is to the north under the Gygax mountains." He stated. "The Sverf Neblim city is called Suns. There is a contact there named 'Desert Rose', she can give you directions."
The group took notes as the Colonel jotted down a map. The elf continued.
"There is a Lost King sect in the Under Dark. It is run by a powerful psychotic mage."
"Is anyone wondering who this guy is?" interjected Nera.
"My name is Victran." his eyes grew darker. "She could be held in one of two possible cities. Xypy'Sip or Xypy'Sindel. It is best that we consult the oracle to search out any more information."
12 questions to destiny
"If you do not know where you are going down there, you are doomed." Waiting silently in a
corner was a short dark elf scanning the group with arms crossed. They were not sure if he had slipped in or had been waiting the entire time.
"The nearest Under Dark city is to the north under the Gygax mountains." He stated. "The Sverf Neblim city is called Suns. There is a contact there named 'Desert Rose', she can give you directions."
The group took notes as the Colonel jotted down a map. The elf continued.
"There is a Lost King sect in the Under Dark. It is run by a powerful psychotic mage."
"Is anyone wondering who this guy is?" interjected Nera.
"My name is Victran." his eyes grew darker. "She could be held in one of two possible cities. Xypy'Sip or Xypy'Sindel. It is best that we consult the oracle to search out any more information."
12 questions to destiny
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Help with the Dark
After promoting each member of the group to the rank of Seargent, Captian Pierce notified them of the terrible news.
A breach in security had cost them an agent. They had sent a top agent to gather intelligence on the dark elves. The agent was none other than fox's mother which explains why the Watcher's had such an interest in the group. Her identity was given up by Auren't father who is now in league with the Drow. The Drow now have Fox's mother and plan on killing her once they have the information they want. Captain Pierce had arranged for a small strike team to hunt down Auren's father while the group can focus on rescuing Fox's mother from the Under Dark.
The group agreed that rescuing Fox's mother was top priority. Quickly the discussion turned to an assessment of equipment that would be needed to brave the depths of Under Dark. There is a strong possibility of encounters with friendly Deep Gnomes. The armory produced a number of articles that would prove to be helpful:
A breach in security had cost them an agent. They had sent a top agent to gather intelligence on the dark elves. The agent was none other than fox's mother which explains why the Watcher's had such an interest in the group. Her identity was given up by Auren't father who is now in league with the Drow. The Drow now have Fox's mother and plan on killing her once they have the information they want. Captain Pierce had arranged for a small strike team to hunt down Auren's father while the group can focus on rescuing Fox's mother from the Under Dark.
The group agreed that rescuing Fox's mother was top priority. Quickly the discussion turned to an assessment of equipment that would be needed to brave the depths of Under Dark. There is a strong possibility of encounters with friendly Deep Gnomes. The armory produced a number of articles that would prove to be helpful:
- Everburning Torches
- Alchemist Fire
- Sun Rods
- Polymorph Spells (3)
- Mass teleport scroll
- Mundane disguise kit
- Scrolls of secure shelter (4)
- Scrolls of mass dark vision (2)
- Tongues/ Helm of comprehension
- Towel
- Climbers Kit/ Rope
- Food Rations, item everfull
- Cures Heal wand
- Intuit Direction
- Rings of Dark Hidden (2)
Monday, November 19, 2012
Prelude
Attached safely in magic saddles the crew returned to the Plum Valley. Groth's wobbly Gryffin came in last and out of breath. On the trip in Auren took notice of the troops standing in formation adorned with real armor and weapons.
Captain Pierce awaited them near the barracks. He too was dressed in a formal uniform.
"Welcome back, watchers," he greeted them solemnly, "I'm sorry we have to meet under such somber circumstances."
"What occasion calls for such a presence." Auren asked referring to the formations out in the field.
"We are having a formal ceremony," his eyes shot to the ground, "today we are burying three of our own. We must finish this discussion in the armory. They are waiting to brief you."
He directed them to the armory where the master at arms issued them new weapons and winter gear in preparation for the oncoming frost. From there they moved to a meeting room where two obviously high ranking officers awaited. The first was a woman with red hair and a large scar down the left side of her face leaving behind a dead soulless eye. She introduced herself as Major Reeves. Beside her stood an older stately grey-whiskered man answering to the name of Colonel Dagney.
Major Reeves reacted first with a snarl, "Oh, come on. This is the motley group that we will be putting our faith into?" She stared at them with an accusatory eye.
"Do not make the mistake of underestimating their abilities." Pierce replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" she crossed her arms.
"Remember that without them we would not have the knowledge that we have today. They are the ones who warned us of the dark elves." Pierce smiled. "Lieutenant Raddick, how much have you shared with them?"
Raddick stepped forward, "Sir, only the essentials. No specific details."
"Do you think they can handle it?" He asked.
Raddick nodded.
"HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS"
Captain Pierce awaited them near the barracks. He too was dressed in a formal uniform.
"Welcome back, watchers," he greeted them solemnly, "I'm sorry we have to meet under such somber circumstances."
"What occasion calls for such a presence." Auren asked referring to the formations out in the field.
"We are having a formal ceremony," his eyes shot to the ground, "today we are burying three of our own. We must finish this discussion in the armory. They are waiting to brief you."
He directed them to the armory where the master at arms issued them new weapons and winter gear in preparation for the oncoming frost. From there they moved to a meeting room where two obviously high ranking officers awaited. The first was a woman with red hair and a large scar down the left side of her face leaving behind a dead soulless eye. She introduced herself as Major Reeves. Beside her stood an older stately grey-whiskered man answering to the name of Colonel Dagney.
Major Reeves reacted first with a snarl, "Oh, come on. This is the motley group that we will be putting our faith into?" She stared at them with an accusatory eye.
"Do not make the mistake of underestimating their abilities." Pierce replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" she crossed her arms.
"Remember that without them we would not have the knowledge that we have today. They are the ones who warned us of the dark elves." Pierce smiled. "Lieutenant Raddick, how much have you shared with them?"
Raddick stepped forward, "Sir, only the essentials. No specific details."
"Do you think they can handle it?" He asked.
Raddick nodded.
"HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS"
Saturday, November 17, 2012
House Gryffindor
As the group scurried through the contents of the chest like children on Christmas morning, Lord Kincep explained the properties of all that was magic. He laid out the purposes and uses for the new items in graphic detail. When finished they began to work together on estimations of the repairs needed in the mansion. The discussion about day labor grew heated and tempers flared. Suddenly a passing shadow drew the attention out over the estate grounds.
Out on the lawn a gryphon carrying a courier had landed. Recognizing right away that courier bared the symbol of the Watchers, Raddick rushed out to meet him. Quite some time had passed before Raddick returned. When he returned the news was urgent.
Raddick informed the group that the Watchers needed them to return to Plum Valley. They are preparing ceremonies for the fallen and their presence was requested.
After clearing up the details of the remodel with Kincep the group took to the lawn. Off in the distance a group of creatures approached in a V-formation. As the Gryphons flew near Fox noticed that one of the creatures could not keep in formation. A larger clumsier Gryphon struggled to keep up with the rest.
"Groth, I think that's yours." Fox chuckled.
Out on the lawn a gryphon carrying a courier had landed. Recognizing right away that courier bared the symbol of the Watchers, Raddick rushed out to meet him. Quite some time had passed before Raddick returned. When he returned the news was urgent.
Raddick informed the group that the Watchers needed them to return to Plum Valley. They are preparing ceremonies for the fallen and their presence was requested.
After clearing up the details of the remodel with Kincep the group took to the lawn. Off in the distance a group of creatures approached in a V-formation. As the Gryphons flew near Fox noticed that one of the creatures could not keep in formation. A larger clumsier Gryphon struggled to keep up with the rest.
"Groth, I think that's yours." Fox chuckled.
Monday, November 12, 2012
A Dozen Questions
A high leve oracle, communing with a god, offered up twelve yes or no questions:
- Is Fox's mother alive? (yes)
- Does the Drow currently have her? (yes)
- Is she in the underdark? (yes)
- Is she in Xypy'Sip? (no)
- Is she in Xypy'Sindel? (no)
- Has she been comprimised? (no)
- Is the mansion entrance to the underdark the most dorect means for our party to rescue her safely. (long pause/ yes)
- Does Dungeon Rose know of a way to get to Xypy'Sip that would give us an advantage? (yes)
- Is there anyone in the compound who knows of a closer entrance to to Sons? (yes)
- Is the person who knows of this entrance someone we know personally? (yes)
- Is there someone here we personally know and would recognize that is working for the evil Drow? (no)
- Does te person who knows about the entrance, really know that it is the closest entrance to Sons? (no)
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Chesty
Contents of Lord Tindross' Chest
- Rings of fire armor/Black Iron/ +5 AC - Holding for future use
- Swordbow +1 - Sell
- Bone ring/ finger bone/ protection from energy/ability drain - Raddick
- Badge (Vag) of the Sverf Neblim - Fox
- 3rd (Brown) Eye penetrator/ +2 (Glory Eye) - Nera
- Stone Rope - Party Item
- Magic Rod of reach/ Metamagic - Phae
- Weilding Clasp - Sell
- Eternal wand of magic missiles - Fox
- +1, +2 mettling scimitar/ takes on any metal - Raddick
- +1 Everbright Greatsword - Sell
- +1 Fleshgriding long sword/ vibrator sword, 5 rounds 1d8 + reg dam - Groth
- +1 Dragonhunter longbow bane - Hold
- Breastplate moderate fortification +2 - Raddick
- 87,000 Equivalent GP
- Manual of quickness of action - Fox
- Axeblock (asscock) shield of damage reduction 5 - Nera
- Boots of the Mountain King - Groth
- Cord of Favor/ Vests of divinity set - Hole
- Gloves of the starry sky - Gay
- Rod of escape - Hole
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Loot em up! (Updated)
"Have we blown the horn yet?" Nera asked as she searched the black assassins corpse.
New Inventory:
Kateria:
New Inventory:
Kateria:
- Cloak of displacement major -Nera
- Bag of holding/ type 2 Holds 500lbs, 70cf - Phae
- Luck Blade - Fox
- Venom Dagger +2 - Sell
- Assassin Dagger +2 - Fox
- Phylactory
- Cloak of resistance +3 - Phae
- Boots of speed and Jump - Nera
- Warhammer of returning +2 - Groth
- Ring of Mind Shielding - Fox
- Ring of Protection +2 - Raddick
- bracers of Archery Skill +2 - Fox
- Immoveable rod - Party Item
- Ring of protection +2 - Fox
- Bracers of Armor -Phae
- Brooch of Shielding - Groth
- Blessed Tome - Sell
- Ring of Spell Storing - Phae
- Ring of Feather Falling - Groth
- Flame burst long sword +2 - Raddick
- Vorpal Scimitar - Raddick
Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Item
Auren approaches the phantom and appeals for his friends.
"Lord Kincep, Groth is in need of your healing powers."
"The deal still stands, once the vermin is gone, I will help. No more, no less." replied the spectre.
"But he must be restored to his strength if we are to travel to Gygax." Auren pleaded.
Kincep turned back to his studies and remained quiet.
"What if I had news of your torch-bearer, maybe that will garner some help?" Auren turned and walked.
"WAIT!," cried Kincep, "I will hear this news first." He floated to intercept Auren.
"We met Thwup with the torch." he said.
"Where." he demanded.
"Amid a forest of Uniclopses. He passed through and was heading for the mystery island where the Maul and Cest are currently searching in the depths."
"You must go there." his eyes grew wide. "But first you must search Kateria, she has an item, I need you to retrieve it for me."
"Then you will heal our friend." Auren nodded as he asked.
Lord Kincep narrowed his eyes, "I need you to retrieve it for me."
"Lord Kincep, Groth is in need of your healing powers."
"The deal still stands, once the vermin is gone, I will help. No more, no less." replied the spectre.
"But he must be restored to his strength if we are to travel to Gygax." Auren pleaded.
Kincep turned back to his studies and remained quiet.
"What if I had news of your torch-bearer, maybe that will garner some help?" Auren turned and walked.
"WAIT!," cried Kincep, "I will hear this news first." He floated to intercept Auren.
"We met Thwup with the torch." he said.
"Where." he demanded.
"Amid a forest of Uniclopses. He passed through and was heading for the mystery island where the Maul and Cest are currently searching in the depths."
"You must go there." his eyes grew wide. "But first you must search Kateria, she has an item, I need you to retrieve it for me."
"Then you will heal our friend." Auren nodded as he asked.
Lord Kincep narrowed his eyes, "I need you to retrieve it for me."
Stoned
Lord Kincep floats to the window and solemnly chants, "Servitude Orium". His head drops as he floats back to his work.
The enormous stone golems who quietly stood watch over the front grounds lumbered into motion. Rocks and gravel fell to the ground with every movement. Fox held his breath as they made their way toward him. He knew that he was safe in his hiding spot but the rest of the group may not be so lucky.
Nera felt the ground shake as the footsteps approached. She turned around and found herself engulfed in the shadow of the massive golem. The others followed suit and readied their weapons.
The statues stopped and fixed their eyes on the adventurers for a moment before moving on. They pounded the earth with each step. Nera could feel her insides thump. As they disappeared into the hedge maze, howls and screams erupted.
The enormous stone golems who quietly stood watch over the front grounds lumbered into motion. Rocks and gravel fell to the ground with every movement. Fox held his breath as they made their way toward him. He knew that he was safe in his hiding spot but the rest of the group may not be so lucky.
Nera felt the ground shake as the footsteps approached. She turned around and found herself engulfed in the shadow of the massive golem. The others followed suit and readied their weapons.
The statues stopped and fixed their eyes on the adventurers for a moment before moving on. They pounded the earth with each step. Nera could feel her insides thump. As they disappeared into the hedge maze, howls and screams erupted.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
More like DEAD assassin
The room shook with his footsteps. Bobbles and trinkets rattled with his lumbering steps. Before him a hallway led to the front door and the landing for the stairway. Groth stopped as movement broke out above him.
"Who's there?" he heard the old ghost shout. This confused Groth as the question was not directed to him. He heard a second mumble which sounded more familiar, and then a third.
"Ahhh, it's you Auren!" hissed the distinct voice of Kateria.
Groth made his charge to the stairway.
Auren steps out from behind the wall to see Lord Kincep floating above a table and Kateria ready to move. She swiftly makes her way for the far window. As she rushes past Auren, he strikes out slicing her clean. The black assassin stumbles from the pain and Auren attacks again leaving a deeper gash.
Hearing the screams, Groth charges up the stairs, turning sideways to fit.
"We'll finish this later." Kateria scowled and rolled out the window.
Tumbling to the ground below in a shower of glass the black assassin hits the ground and tumbles. She rises to face the entire party circling her. 'Wrong window' she thought to herself.
Above wood splinters as Groth widens the hole that she had just fell through. He lands in a heap just before her. She cuts at him with her poison blade and he back away feeling it's effects.
She turns and sees the missile coming for her. She knows that it is too late.
Phae does a fist pump as she drops.
"Who's there?" he heard the old ghost shout. This confused Groth as the question was not directed to him. He heard a second mumble which sounded more familiar, and then a third.
"Ahhh, it's you Auren!" hissed the distinct voice of Kateria.
Groth made his charge to the stairway.
Auren steps out from behind the wall to see Lord Kincep floating above a table and Kateria ready to move. She swiftly makes her way for the far window. As she rushes past Auren, he strikes out slicing her clean. The black assassin stumbles from the pain and Auren attacks again leaving a deeper gash.
Hearing the screams, Groth charges up the stairs, turning sideways to fit.
"We'll finish this later." Kateria scowled and rolled out the window.
Tumbling to the ground below in a shower of glass the black assassin hits the ground and tumbles. She rises to face the entire party circling her. 'Wrong window' she thought to herself.
Above wood splinters as Groth widens the hole that she had just fell through. He lands in a heap just before her. She cuts at him with her poison blade and he back away feeling it's effects.
She turns and sees the missile coming for her. She knows that it is too late.
Phae does a fist pump as she drops.
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