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2014-07-31, 02:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Gorbroth eyes suddenly widen, as he scans the room seeing his fellow comrades and the fallen doggie...."GHOSTS! I dont mind flesh and blood, but when it comes to those things no thanks. Lets try again to lift this thing and then we can hide! Gorbroth points to the floor and again tries to lift.
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2014-07-31, 02:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Toblakai starts mumbling to himself, Crud muffins, I highly doubt that we have stumbled upon a rare and valuable pile of talking gold. Leaning over the solidly built grate Toblakai tries to get a view below while engaging the voice of not piles of gold So why are you in the locked basement of a ramshackle cabin in the middle of nowhere with a strange creature oddly fascinated with gaining access to you? And I really should say that in all fairness we are most likely not one of the better things to happen to you today. Well we probably are but they certainly aren't, true true, so who put you in there?
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2014-07-31, 11:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
A disgusted sigh escapes the grate as Gorbruth once again throws his bulk against the grate and manages to do little more than squish more remnants of the gnoll down into the darkness below. Silence meets Toblakai's obtuse questioning, until the big orc has finished his efforts at the grate. The darkness below reveals little other than what seems to be an earth and stone cellar.
"Why, because I'm fascinating, of course. Dull creatures rarely find themselves in such interesting circumstances. Your friend for example; a paragon of single-minded drudgery, and he is free as a lark to destroy and defecate wherever he likes, which I'm sure are the sum of his talents."Last edited by Whiskeyjarak; 2014-07-31 at 11:02 PM.
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2014-08-01, 08:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Fascinating is a great answer, rich of course is better but then we would need better luck. Hey Gorbroth, if you don't destroy these floorboards over here the ghosts are going to go after little guy, and he doesn't like ghosts either because he can't eat them.
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2014-08-01, 10:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Upon hearing the voice, Kulak backs away from the grate a slight distance. Listening intently to every word floating up from below, he furrows his brow in contemplation.
Only two things I can think of get locked away like this: Things that are very valuable, and things that are very dangerous. The question is, which one is he?
After thinking on it a moment, Kulak decides to push his skepticism aside. The worst that could happen is more blood spilled, even if it meant his own. Time to find out if you're worthy.
Let's see what we are up against. If you agree that we should investigate, I say "Gorb smash"; perhaps in that area. Kulak elevates his arm slightly, gesturing to the scratched-up wood floor under the gnoll's oozing entrails.
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2014-08-02, 02:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Gorbroth studies the wood floor for a second then in one fell swing brings all of his might down upon the boards.
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2014-08-02, 02:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
SpoilerOne more time for the good time (3d8+6)[20]
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2014-08-03, 03:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Gorbruth's assault on the floor proves exceedingly more effective than the gnoll's claws. The wood splinters all around the grate, revealing the damp earth underneath, and sending pieces of mortar in all directions.
Spoiler: OOCAt this point it can be assumed that Gorbruth and Kulak will easily bash through the wood floor. Go ahead and roleplay freeing the grate and gaining access below. It is an 8 foot drop into a small earthen cellar, perhaps 20 feet wide.
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2014-08-04, 08:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Having just smashed through the floor, Kulak moves back and leans his weapon against the wall of the cabin. Peering into the hole cautiously, he fishes around in his over-sized backpack, separating a coil of rope from the random clutter within. Looping it around a strong beam and giving it a quick tug to test the connection, he passes it to the wizard.
In case we need a quick exit, more than anything. This drop is nothing to Gorb and I. Anything fishy and we fling spells first and ask questions later. Hopefully I don't have to regret this decision for too long.
He grabs the pole arm from the wall and stacks next to the hole.
You first, big guy. This fellow made a comment about defecating where you like; lets see if you like his home, yes?
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2014-08-04, 12:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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And if the Orc sees him first he is likely to once again slaughter someone that had no valid reason to die, at least with the gnoll "Little guy" shouldn't be hungry for the rest of today. Better play it safe though. Yeah I'm right, once again forward if only to outrun our friends.
Toblakai moves past as Gorbroth is picking his butt and smelling what he found, and turns to Kulak I'll make sure if he is hostile and dangerous to trip up his attacks with my flailing limbs. He then whispers a word and a light pops in front of him, then he promptly drops through the hole landing in a loose posture to aid in sudden evasive manuevers if required. Ok disembodied voice, time to find a shape and a name. I'm calling him Gilbert. That is ridiculous he will obviously look like a Susan...
The Great Mon Gorge you have issues.
Spoiler: OOCCasts light before dropping; uses total defense +6 dodge bonus; I don't think I need this but tumble check just in case (1d20+8)[23]
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2014-08-04, 03:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Small flecks of crystal immediately start reflecting the light conjured by the mental mage; the crystals are embedded in the earth of the cellar walls, caught between larger portions of hewn rock still visible. The effect is that the small cellar is now brightly lit.
Toblakai can put face to voice as he is barely four or such feet from a scraggly looking humanoid bound to a central edifice of rock with chains of enormous proportion. Dirty hair obscures the face completely; indeed the being cannot even raise his head, as it is bound tight against his chest.
Here is the source of the magic aura that Toblakai sensed earlier. There is a zone of silence set upon this cellar, presumably because this being's captor thought his words of little value to others. Odd that you were able to hear a voice only moments ago.
"Into the dragon's den? Brave. Although you will have now discovered it is the den of a shattered dragon, chained and left to rot by angels jealous of it's power."
Spoiler: OOCToblakai is aware now that the words are an illusion, projected into his mind in the guise of spoken words.Last edited by Whiskeyjarak; 2014-08-04 at 04:53 PM.
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2014-08-04, 05:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Ahhh! I think we just pooped ourselves... oh wait, no just gas and maybe a little spritz, I hate all of you so much. Well this looks above our pay grade, but that never stopped Mom from charging 5 coppers. Toblakai moves forward in increments his eyes darting about taking in the chains, the curious lighting, and especially the strange figure. He calls back up to his friends as he starts to rummage through his pack, Just give us a bit down here guys there isn't a lot of space and I want to be treble sure what we may be dealing with.
After pulling out his cypher book and some lenses he sets about minutely examining the chains and walls looking for inscriptions, he also starts to let his arcane senses expand now that he can see the source of power and feel for what might really be here.
Dragon he says and dragon he probably is, first thing that might be true. Oh malarky, something about that must not be true either or he wouldn'ta "said it" and what's more. Shut up we don't care right now, there is power here and power means opportunity but only for the prepared, can't risk dying all willy nilly like before now. We agree, dying is not our favorite. Hmm something strange about that creature now that I think of dragons, it's skin was sort of scaly, I wonder if mister angels jealousy was calling to a blood tainted relative.
Spoiler: OOCKnowledge Arcana check = (1d20+11)[12]; Spellcraft check x2 = (1d20+13)[23] and (1d20+13)[22]; Search check = (1d20+12)[15]
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2014-08-04, 11:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
After following his companions to this odd fellow, Gorbroth looks around cautiously, and what was a concerned look quickly becomes a grim. Dont worry guys, I am pretty sure we out smarted those ghosts, and I dont think they will find us now!
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2014-08-05, 12:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Perception is as hazy as sanity for Toblakai in cellar; the crystal reflection is mezmerizing and diffcult to adjust for while he inspects the surroundings - and occupant - of the cellar.
Spoiler: OOCToblakai ascertains little of the occupants heritage, and just as little about the chains holding him in place. The chains appear to be entirely mundane, if ridiculously out of place, while crystals as well bear no arcane influence. The only magic in place appears to be the silence effect surrounding the pillar.
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2014-08-05, 08:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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A soft chuckle resonates through the minds of the adventurers. You hear shifting chains, although it is clear that neither the chains nor the chained one has moved in a very long time.
"Such hubris, clever mage. Will you be the one to unravel Kalkomet's chains of blasphemy? Doubtful. Come closer, touch my pillar, and I will see your mind and you will see the limits of power."
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2014-08-05, 03:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: All We Like Dragons Have Gone Astray... (IC)
Kulak kneels down at the edge of the gaping hole in the floor, watching Toblakai intently. What do you see? Do you need a hand? Oddly enough, the mage continued about his business as if he hadn't heard a word. He did not appear to be in any immediate danger, so Kulak instead focused on what he could see of the cellar.
Spoiler: GMNo clue what to do here. Waiting on David to investigate. Random rolls just in case I missed something here.
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2014-08-06, 11:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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Do it, shut up, do it, no, he has no idea what he's asking for... where have I heard Kalkomet before... and we don't have any idea what allowing something of that much power into our minds will do. Well there is the risk of eternal servitude, but the risk is small and the knowledge we could gain is great. Hellfire I don't even know how many of you there are, get off your high horse we don't even know if "you" really belong either. While you idjits keep diddling each other I'mma touch a lizard...
Toblakai inches closer his eyes flicking into different shades as he concentrates deeply within his mind, he does manage enough focus to call up to Kulak after hearing a question I think we have found a being of power imprisoned, possibly a shape shifted dragon Issa forefend, he wants to look inside our minds. Well I say good luck chuck.
Quickly closing the distance Toblakai rests his hand upon the pillar and for possibly the first time releases his iron hard mental control over his psych.
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2014-08-06, 12:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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Rushing stars...no, diamonds maybe...fill Toblakai's vision momentarily. They glitter and for a moment seem to fall upon him, consuming him. Then like a shifting wave they falter, lost as they circle and Toblakai can see around them now, a new perspective from each of the battered souls within him.
Now images fill his vision. Large, lizard-like humanoids slinking into muck; a bright sword flashing down to shatter stone; broken gates filled squat humanoids in shining armor. The face a dragon fills his mind at then, it's fangs bared and blood leaking from it's scales.
The images fade until the cellar resolves once again. Something has changed in the atmosphere. Nothing sounds different - well, nothing sounds at all - yet there is a tense sensation in the air.
When Toblakai pulls his hand away from the rock, he hears a groan in his mind. "You are lost, wizard. It is chaos inside you." The voice is ragged, far away as if through a tunnel. A small sigh, more like wind whistling nearby. "And yet, the lost need not fear the impossible. I would bargain with you and your companions."
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2014-08-07, 08:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Toblakai stumbles backwards after barely touching the pillar, it looked like he was instantly pushed back, he starts to stagger in a drunken manner reaching out to steady himself on anything. Thankfully Gorbroth is dumbly standing nearby and he latches onto him with a hand to keep himself upright and holds his other hand to his head.
We can't... I can't... stop, slow down. Focus, come on focus, bring it all back, you know who you are, we are real, this is real. Calming his breath Toblakai straightens up slightly, still holding his head he leans back off Gorbroth It hurts so much, too many perspectives, gods how many are in there. Can we trust this creature? Yes, I don't know why but I feel that if he was twisted by his captivity he would have dealt with my condition differently
After a few more calming breaths Toblakai fully straightens and moves to the opening, Kulak please pull me up I can hardly stand... after noticing that his voice isn't reaching Kulak he gestures to get his attention and mimes being pulled up. Then turning his thoughts to the chained creature he replies I will inform my companions, you may get more than you bargain for but that is yet to be seen.
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2014-08-07, 10:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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After getting pulled up from the hole and spending time gesturing and coaxing Gorbroth to climb out as well Toblakai starts to relay what he has found out.
So there is a spell of silence below and a human form bound with massive chains, he claims to be a dragon named Kalkomet put in this state by the jealousy of angles. He wanted to show me what happened, and we expect may have tried to enslave my will to his, but that is his nature and we were able to subvert it. Now he wants to bargain with all of us, most probably to send us on a suicide mission to gain him leverage in escaping. Of course there will most likely be hordes of things to kill, with an outside chance of an angel or small deity, but that probably isn't a good way to dissuade either of you.
Toblakai takes a break to retreat inside himself and sort out what he wants to say next.
We think we should deal with Kalkomet, personally he has knowledge and power I would like to be able to tap into, and we are bone weary of aimlessly wandering these blasted woods with both of you. But what do both of you think?
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2014-08-08, 06:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hmm... explain more how WE can tap into this power. I'm not trudging around the world on the promise of a little death.
The master demands it.
What? Hearing the voice in Kulak's head momentarily turned his blood to ice. He had never heard it so clearly before.
You will do as your god commands. The enemies of this pitiful creature are those of your lord. Seal the bargain, destroy them all, and you shall be his champion.
The memories of what that voice had pushed him to do in the past flooded back in all at once. Realizing he had missed the elf's response to his query, he steeled himself before the sudden rush of fear and sadness translated to his facial features.
Whatever. I will go. I have nothing else to lose anyway. But if this Kalkomet cannot do as you say, he will die along with his enemies. I expect he will not care once his vengeance is wrought through us anyway.
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2014-08-24, 02:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Toblakai lowers himself into the cavern again, after talking with Kulak and getting into a frustrating conversation of how little dragons are hiding inside the smelly man downstairs and how we need to kill algebra to set him free.
We are ready to bargain with you, so spin your tale and set your goal. You will find us not as easy to ply as those city whores though, yes he will I'm really easy to ply, shut it, hu-hmmm alright as we were saying, promises of gold and power count for less than a gnomes IOU. I'm sure you have dealt with our like before if you are what you say, but I will be so bold as to remind you that the next one to wander to this area may have enough knowledge to bind you instead of to deal, so shoot straight with us for your own well being.