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Thread: A Light in the Darkness [closed]
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2006-05-12, 08:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- Behind you.
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Karzak
Karzak looks at his horse, then at the others, mounted on theirs.
Ithink I'll just jog with mine.
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2006-05-13, 08:32 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Si'rene
Getting on her mount, Si'rene begins to wish she took the riding lessons as well. Uncomfortable sitting on the steed, Si'rene tries to get settled and used to this strange experience. She seems to catch on quickly, and is soon doing alright.
attemt to ride (1d20+5=22)Illianna - A Thourougly Useless Monk
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2006-05-13, 02:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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2006-05-14, 09:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- central valley, CA
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Tiriel will move among those who choose to ride and help them with the basics before mounting her own horse.
OOC:
FYI - simply riding a horse requires no checks. Look here to see the details.
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2006-05-14, 10:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2004
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- Maryland, USA
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Leaving the gates of Telflamm, you find yourselves on a well worn dirt road heading southward.
The road, which can be muddy and near impassable in the spring, is frozen and smooth at this time of year. The frigid temperatures seem to be keeping all but the most hardy travelers at home, but the furs you've been provided keep the chill away for the most part.
You essentially have the road to yourselves, and with the gnoll loping beside the horses and the drow and lizardman bundled up like taers, you are sort of glad that you don't have to explain your party's composition to anyone.
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The party is currently composed of the three women (Tiriel, Si'rene, and 'Katrin' who was formerly called Ginevra); the lizardman druid who refuses to share his name; Trinark, the outcast drow; Karzak, the gnoll who seems as surprised to be traveling with you as you are; and Yix, the tiny flying dragon.
All you know about your new quest is that you are supposed to travel to Rashemen, find someone named Yhelbruna, and give her a porcelain mask and the news that the Kris of Sethra is safely in the hands of Midori and Sheyra.
The first day's journey is uneventful and, frankly, boring. After your desperate scramble through the Underdark, simply riding along an empty road under a winter sky seems almost mind-numbingly dull.
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Before the sun sets, you find yourselves at a ford. The river is black with icy water. A number of flatboats have been pulled up onto the riverbank, but no ferrymen appear when you call out ...
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2006-05-14, 10:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Yix
Yix takes the time to stretch his tine legs and wings before taking a sip from the cold water. He then walks around the boats inspecting each on of them. It is hard to tell exactly the expression on the pseudo dragons face, but it seems to be one of happiness. As the tiny dragon continues his search of the boats the words "Hide and Seek" echo in peoples heads as he broadcasts it to all who are near.
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2006-05-15, 06:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2005
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- Singapore
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Lizardkin Druid
The lizardkin had tried clambering a horse but after finding the horse just too skittish and the height uncomfortable, he had clambered back down. His people were fine runners in any case and he trusted he could keep up with the dogman.
He had bidden his friends who had headed east at the gate and had sprinkled some dirt on them and uttered a blessing to speed their journey home and make it a safe one.
Running beside Karzak, wearing his hide, cold weather outfit and some additional furs, he was completely covered from head to toe and only a detailed examination would have revealed him as anything other than a tall humanoid. His snout was warmly wrapped up and yellow eyes peered out from somewhere deep in the hood.
He was relieved to find that he was not suffering the ill efects of the cold. The modified boots were tight but snug and warm.
He played with the little dragon whenever it grew bored and flew around perching. It was pleasant to have a reptilian companion but the serious druid found it far too whimsical. It lightened his mood and distracted him from thoughts of home and for that he was grateful. He tried asking polite questions about dragons to improve his lore on them. But it either knew little or did not wish to answer and he did not pursue it.
OOC: Sorry doing some ICU stuff and anticipate busy weeks ahead. will check in but a, pretty much a bystander unless combat. Feel free to interact with him. He will be evasive about himself and certain details about his tribe them. and if he's running he pobably won't talk much. I make Knowledge (nat) or Survival checks as and when needed of course.
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2006-05-15, 08:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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- Brunswick, Maryland
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Trinark, Drow Cleric of Eilistraee
Judging by the expressions and mood of the rest of the group, Trinark could see they were clearly bored. He however sat in awe of the surroundings and "countryside" as the others called it. He desperately squinted at the landscape trying to take in as much as he could. His blindness in the bright daylight frustrated him.
He kept careful watch over the rest of the group as best he could, given his blindness. He payed special attention to his Druid companion, he felt a special kinship in spite of their physical differences.
Upon arriving at the ferry, he was puzzled by the lack of an attendant.
"I suggest we set up our camp a short distance from here. Perhaps where we can observe the ferry crossing in case the boatman returns. I think we should be cautious."
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2006-05-15, 04:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2005
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Katrin
Katrin looks around, annoyed at the lack of a ferryman. "Do any of you know how to navigate one of these things? I sure don't," she says. She begins to look around the area, to see if anyone might have passed through the area recently.
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2006-05-15, 08:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2004
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- Maryland, USA
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Yix plays hide and seek with anyone who is willing to chase him. As he zips from hiding place to hiding place, he hisses happily.
When he crests a nearby ridge, however, he freezes. A small two-story stone building is nestled along the riverbank.
He telepathically summons the rest of you, and you crouch behind the ridge looking down on the building.
No lights are on inside, and no smoke rises from its chimney.
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2006-05-16, 08:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2005
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- Singapore
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Lizardkin Druid
Hearing the Katrin-woman speak, he nods sympathetically, even he wasn't keen on swimming in present weather.
Wondering what the fuss was about and half-suspecting it to be another game, the reptilian follows the others. He stares with mixed feelings at the dwelling.
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2006-05-16, 09:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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Si'rene
I wonder what lives there Si'rene speaks quietly, staring down at the house.that could be where the ferryman lives.Illianna - A Thourougly Useless Monk
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2006-05-16, 12:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- central valley, CA
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Tiriel joins the others at the hill crest. She nods to Si'rene's statement.
"Well I don't think any of us want to swim and I know that I don't want to try a crossing unless we have someone who knows what they're doing. Some one should check the house; if someone's home maybe they can tell us where the ferryman is."
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2006-05-16, 03:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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2006-05-16, 04:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2005
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Katrin
"I'll go, too. But I'm staying in the shadows, I don't like the look of this." Ginevra starts towards the house.
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2006-05-16, 05:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2004
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- Maryland, USA
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Yix bounds from rock to rock as he makes his way down the slope towards the silent building.
Ginevra disappears into the shadows, following the pseudodragon at a safe distance.
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Both floors have small windows, which have been shuttered against the winter chill. A sturdy oak door lies in the center of one of the first story walls.
All remains silent and still as the tiny lizard and the rogue approach the building ...
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2006-05-16, 07:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- Behind you.
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Karzak
Typical. They would have to cross water, wouldn't they. Couldn't they just be content with where they were? Karzak leans back against his beast of burdon which, in turn, leans into him. It seems to have got used to having him trotting along side it, and seems to enjoy his company on some kind of animalistic scale.
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2006-05-16, 09:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- central valley, CA
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Tiriel unconsiously shreds grass stems as she watches Yix and Ginerva make their way to the building. When they get about 3/4 of the way there she stands up.
"I don't like this, I'm going to follow them in case they need help."
She slides down the far side of the hill (out of sight of the building) before wading through the snow towards the house.
Tiriel moves at a walk and is attempts to
move silently: (1d20+2=8)
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2006-05-16, 10:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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2006-05-16, 11:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Si'rene
Groaning at the little dragon, Si'rene picks up her bow, strings up an arrow and aims at the door, waiting. Silly little thing she thinks as she nocks the arrow.Illianna - A Thourougly Useless Monk
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2006-05-17, 07:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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- Brunswick, Maryland
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Trinark, Drow Cleric of Eilistraee
Trinark continues to crouch behind the hill, observing the advance of the other members. As the light of day continues to fade, his vison continues to improve.
As a precaution, he draws his new sword and balances it across his knees. He goes through a quick mental exercise confirming his prepared spells.
He then waits for his companions to check out the cottage.
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2006-05-17, 08:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2005
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Katrin
Katrin stands outside the door, waiting. If no response comes from inside withing a couple of minutes, Katrin will try the door to see if it's locked. If it is, she will see if she can pick the lock.
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2006-05-17, 09:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2004
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- Maryland, USA
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Tiriel slips over the ledge following Yix and Ginevra. Si'rene nocks an arrow and aims at the door a hundred feet away.
Ginevra freezes when the pseudodragon pounds at the base of the door, but when nobody responds, she steps forward out of the shadows and tests the lock.
The door swings open with a faint squeal of unoiled hinges at her touch. The room inside is pitch black ...
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2006-05-18, 04:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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- Behind you.
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Karzak
Finally sencing something amis, Karzak readies his shield and brand new sword, looking to the others to divine his course of action. Noting teir positions, he moves towards the now open doorway and may even be the first in if others are too hesitant.
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2006-05-18, 07:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2005
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Katrin
Katrin thinks for a moment about removing her everburning torch from her pack, but decides against it for the time being. She enters the house, her hand on the hilt of her shortsword, looking around for any signs of life.
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2006-05-18, 11:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Oct 2005
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Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Si'rene
moving slowly forward, bow still aimed at the door, Si'rene gets forward enough where she has a clearer view of what is going on as far inside as she can.Illianna - A Thourougly Useless Monk
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2006-05-19, 12:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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2006-05-19, 12:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2004
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- Maryland, USA
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Yix and Ginevra slip into the open doorway into the darkened room.
Long seconds pass while the rest of you wait uncomfortably outside.
Finally, Ginevra steps to the doorway and waves you in.
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The building is dark, with the shutters keeping out even the last rays of dusk. The first floor is empty, but it looks like there was some kind of battle here. Tables and chairs are overturned and jars and an oil lantern have been left smashed on the floor. Here and there dark splotches stain the hardwood floors, which creak as you walk over them.
You check the hearth, which is cold.
A stone staircase in the corner rises to a wooden trapdoor that presumably leads to the second floor.
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2006-05-19, 05:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2005
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Katrin
Katrin walks to the ladder, a suspicious expression on her faces, and climbs up easily to open the trapdoor. She sticks her head through the opening and peers around.
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2006-05-20, 07:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Mar 2005
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- Brunswick, Maryland
Re: A Light in the Darkness [IC]
Trinark, Drow Cleric of Eilistraee
Upon seeing the wave from the doorway, Trinark rises and heads for the cottage.
When he sees the mess inside, he moves quietly around the room examining the dark spots. He searches for any clues as to might have attacked the owner of the cottage. (Presumably the Ferryman)