The Good League of Good is an ACRONYM organization devoted to the redemption of evildoers and the care and support of those in need. If you are looking to smite evil, please check out HALO or WATCHTOWER.
If you are new to Acro or ffrp, please come to the Nexus OOC thread and introduce yourself first.
Our IC leadership council:
Quinn (played by The Bushranger)
Runner (played by KerfuffleMach2)
Phoenix (played by Kid Kris)
Andreas Emeral (played by Zefir)
Susan (played by billtodamax)
Shrike (played by The Bushranger)
Zamira (played by horngeek)
Saint Nil (played by Saint Nil)
Reelshka (played by Morty) Ironbeard (npc, can be played by anyone)
*** OOC: All players are welcome to make a character to join GLoG. The post-in-ooc-thread-first request is only so we know who is around. We aren't running auditions or anything.
IC: Your character may be refused entry to the premises or asked to leave if they cause trouble in-character.
Membership form:
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Name:
Current Moral or Ethical Leanings (Good/Evil):
Desired Moral or Ethical Leanings (Good/Evil):
Profession:
Race:
Age:
Why do you want to join GLoG?
How can you contribute to help support this organization's goals?
Any other important information:
Preferred room assignment:
((see room list and choose))
Character room assignments:
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Location
Character
Player
Room
Notes
Main Lodge - Willow
Cabin 1 - Oak
Jazirian,
KidKris
A
B
Susan, Head of Security
billtodamax
C
D
Cabin 2 - Sycamore
Amadeus
Happy Days Falgorn
A
Thierry
Snares
B
C
D
Cabin 3 - Redwood
A
B
C
D
Cabin 4 - Maple
A
B
C
Shania
Lex-Kat
D
Cabin 5 - Apple
A
Visitors Cabin
Cabin 6 - Cherry
Marley
ThePhantom
A
B
Rose
Horngeek
C
Butler
Reinholdt
D
Cabin 7 - Chestnut
Andy
Zefir
A
Cabin 8 - Birch
Nil
Saint Nil
A
B
Zamira, Shrike
Horngeek, BR
C
D
Cabin 9 - Dogwood
Coma Nothing
Beans
A
Vashal
Quinsar
A
B
C
D
Cabin 10 - Elm
A
B
Sattael, Cacame, Nishtar
Earl of Purple
C
Reinholdt
Reinholdt
D
Cabin 11 - Denim
Rae
Rae Artemi
A
Cabin is made of denim
Emily
Lix Lorn
A
B
Crae
Ray
C
C
Cabin 12 - Rowan
Din
iElf
A
Ghar
RPGsr4me
B
C
Dr. Rein, Sarah
Murkus
D
Infirmary - Cedar
Tobias Druid
FireFox
Quinn
BR
Jamie
BR
Krystal
KerfuffleMach2
Cellar - Mushroom
Reelshka
Morty
Brinika
Morty
Each cabin has rooms A-D. The main lodge has plenty of bunk space, but there are no separate rooms.
Cabin 5 - Maple is reserved for visitors who do not want to stay at the lodge. They are requested to check in at the main lodge, where any member can give them permission to stay for a few days. Longer than that, and unless they are in need, they would be requested to either join or move to their own place or one of the local inns.
New cabins can be added as the plot demands it. Here is a list of unused tree names:
After the original GLoG building was destroyed by an army of catpeople, the survivors took out a mortgage and purchased Phoenix Lake Campground. Facilities include the main lodge house, a bathhouse with separate male and female sections, a stable (no horses present), various picnic shelters, and a few scattered cabins. It's set in the foothills of the Acro mountains, and mainly surrounded by woods. There are many hiking trails nearby leading to mountaintop vistas, waterfalls, seacoves, and various other locations, both within this thread, and in the Outside thread. The campground is also within easy walking distance of the Taverna Generica and the city of Inside.
At the lake, there is a small dock with a little shed nearby where a few canoes and paddleboats are stored. (They probably should be inspected first before trying to put them in the water.) The swimming area has a GIANT slide and a rope swing. Because GIANT slides and rope swings are awesome. There is also a playground under the trees, set back from the lake somewhat, and a set of horseshoe pits.
Having been built on a Generic Ancient Burial Ground, Phoenix Lake Campground is haunted by various ghosts. They are generally harmless, and for the most part glad to have some company, though pranks and hijinks may occur. Ghosts, like the drones of old, can be NPC'd by anyone. They tend to speak in Gray.
Surroundings:
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South, by Neon Knight:
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[Lake, Southern Shores]
Our descriptive tour starts here, because NK has jurisdiction here.
The southern shore is a gentle slope descending into the waters of the lake, sandy here and there, and perfect for waders and swimmers. There are no high banks along the water, which is normally quite pleasant. Being winter, of course, it is rather chilly. The foliage around the lake isn't prickly or harsh at all, and a free trees provide shade for those inclined to lounge nearby.
[South Meadow]
Immediately south of the central shoreline is a rather nice meadow. Although winter has robbed it of some joy and vitality, [South Meadow] will be a lovely spot for picnics when warmth returns, with soft grass, pretty blooms, and an arrangement of surrounding trees that lets in just enough wind to cool you off in the summer but blocks enough so that the windchill doesn't freeze you.
[South Forest]
As the tree line thickens, conifers and deciduous trees grow in thick clumps, making a patchy canopy overhead. Hiking trails wind through it here and there, but it is mostly overgrown; the southern woods are a more remote and neglected part of the campground.
The bare wooden limbs of the deciduous trees contrast sharply with the continued vitality and life of the firs and other conifers. The elevation gently slopes up the deeper south you go, wit forested hills rising and eventually the great peaks of the mountains forming the southern part of the valley.
North, by EleventhHour:
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[Once in a lifetime, you get a new beginning]
GLoG, was blown apart and torn down, those who visited it mourned the loss of such an extravagant building, and for the loss of a landmark they grew up with. When they heard word of it being rebuilt, from almost the ground, people came to see, and to work. The following is an excerpt from a journal of a woman who came to see the new place...
On the northern shores of the lake, 'tis easy to see why they pick such a place. To the south it one range of mountains, sandy beaches and old forgotten trails, on the north side, things are rockier. For example, even as I write this, I stand on the head of a short cliffside some six feet above the glistening blue waters, well they are frozen over with ice at the moment, glittering in the sun, but I can imagine the summer view...
To look around, turning in an eastward fasion, it's easiest to notice the grey mountain peak of the beginning of the northern range, the massive waterfall feeding the lake shining white even from here, there are the forested groves and the low growing holly bushes, some dead for the winter, others still a vibrant green as thier sort dictates. To the north, I will have to travel through the woods, to be looking upon the sights. Coming back 'round to the west, you can see the battered place of old, where a graveyard must have stood, some pitted old pillars and laystones of granite grown over with moss, and pushed aside by saplings.
Upon starting the climb up the hillsides about the mountainous locale, I noticed that where some rockslides had taken the face away from the lower mountain revealing black, midnight cracks into the roots of the world, leading who knows where, and sealed for who knows how long. Ah! I have reached a merry pinnacle, about halfway up those imposing peaks. Oh, 'tis cold, certainly, but any who dare venture up this far are surely in for a treat of wonder. Looking down across the forest, you can see the blackened trees to the west, and the breaks in the treeline where the cabins and lodges stand empty, with the little cleared roads drawing snaked pathes between them.
Up here, you can taste the frigid air, and only the lowest growing bushes are able to grow at all. Miraculously, when I stopped in a little enclave on the side of the hill, heading back down now, there were blueberries growing! In the middle of winter, no less! Unfortunately, there was a storm brewing, and I had no time to stop and wait. One thing did catch my eye though, on the way down, that somehow I couldn't see from the peak, and I have yet to drop by the main lodge itself to see, but from here I could see a tree, massive beyond reason of twisted branches and a trunk easily as large as a house, I would say it was a blue ash, but they couldn't possibly grow so tall...
Island: (by Rebonack)
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In the midst of the lake there is a small island. Getting here is a bit of a swim unless other means of transportation are available.
It's generally sandy with more than a few alder trees quite happy to take advantage of the water. Everything is powdered with a light application of snow, disturbed by only the occasional bird footprints. Isn't exactly the sort of location large animals come to.
The place is largely wooded with the occasional granite boulder sticking out of the snow, strange swirling petroglyphs etched into them. And in the middle of the island is a structure of decent size. A low, squat building of stacked stones. Looks to be a crypt of some kind.
Should one step into the barrow...
It's dark inside. And kinda wet. The walls are carved with the same odd swirling sigils that were found on several of the stones outside. In the middle of the ruin lies a huge stone table, ancient glyphs ringing the edge. The slab appears to have broken ages ago, split right down the middle. Several windows allow sunlight to filter in, causing the various stone to cast long shadows.
Or at least they do when the skylights aren't covered in snow.
Buildings:
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Main Lodge: This large building contains an industrial kitchen with a cafeteria style serving area, and an open space that was once used as the dining hall. The space is warmed by a massive fireplace. Bunk beds are lined up on one end of the hall, opposite the kitchen, and a few comfy chairs and sofas are beginning to appear around the fireplace as they are procured. The building itself is made of stone.
Bathhouse: This building is divided into the men's and women's bathhouses, with entrances at either end. It has shower stalls, a line of sinks, and toilet stalls in each. By now, the shower curtains have been replaced and the whole area has been scrubbed to cleanliness and usability.
Cabins: Each cabin has 4 rooms, each with shelves and space for three bunk beds. The ones nearest to the lodge have been cleaned out and are habitable, though they lack furniture and any source of heat.
Workshop: A well built cabin designed by Reelshka, containing nothing at present but the Mainframe installation. It is locked.
Infirmary:
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The outside of the infirmary looks just like all the rest of the buildings. Nothing distinguishes it at all.
But inside, everything is white, with silver highlighting. Even though it doesn't seem possible, when looking from outside, sunlight filters inside. Giving the place a warm feeling with natural light.
A soft, soothing music filters through the whole building and words can barely be heard saying words of healing and comfort, like: "You are going to be okay." "We'll take care of you." "You are dear to us." and so on.
Each room is walled off for a limited amount of privacy, because the pixies know that humans seem to need this. Strange. But it is limited. There are no doors.
Kinda looks like this:
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|__/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/|
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Except the angles are more severe, so that people on the other side of the hall can't see into anyone's room. Only someone intentionally looking in, can see you.
There is also a small living area in the back which includes a small kitchen and bedroom among a few other things.
Drones are NPCs who can be played by anyone, within the guidelines below
Their Primary Function is member safety
They no longer have teleport beams or alignment scanners
They do have stun beams and the ability to record what's going on around them
They follow orders, unless those orders conflict with their Primary Function
There are only 10-12 in operation at any one time
They can be destroyed, but if so, they'll be restored from backup
A few have been supplied with medical programming, and thus can be godmodded for infirmary duties.
Sadly, they have no cake fixation. Sunny arrived after the Top Secret Cake Baking Kitchen had been abandoned.
They speak in DarkOrange FixedSys
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Ghosts:
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Ghost
Player
Notes
Palon
Hyozo
Teenage Prankster, seems to enjoy tormenting Charity
Bloody gentleman
Hyozo
Ironbeard
Happyturtle
A dwarven gentleman rake
Lady Anastasia Miranda Ophelia Stuart
Happyturtle
former royal courtesan
Nurse Piper
NPC
Former camp nurse, thinks of the GLoG infirmary as her domain
Lady Phoenix
ThePhantom
the lady in the faded red dress
Vidalia
Lex-kat
Former member of old GLoG
Heather
Happyturtle
Drowned teenage girl
Jase
Happyturtle
teenage boy
Attention villains:
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Conflict is great! It's the heart of any story, and there isn't much to roleplay without it. However, as a player to player courtesy, please check in with the players who are active at any given time before launching an attack. Not everyone wants to roleplay combat scenes, and sometimes there are other things going on that players don't want to interrupt for a random fight. Either a PM/IM to players, a short post in thread to say ((Mind if I introduce a villain here?)) or a longer post in the OOC thread if it's a larger plot is appreciated.
Also, please don't plan any villainy that will result in destroying the base or having the same effect (poisoning the lake, burning down the forest, etc.)
Base Defences:
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So Khiansa goes around the grounds, casting alarm spells around the surrounding woods, and wards against the weaker classes of undead, devil or demon (eg. Those least likely to be PCs ), weak wards to limit the strength of destructive magic, and other such weak fields of protection, in order to make things a bit safer in general, before he can eventually go back over and make stronger, more selective wards.
After setting up the wards, he'll start the considerably harder work of magically fortifying the buildings themselves, especially the lodge, weaving spells of protection and strength in between and through the building materials, so that they may better withstand attack.
NB: As part of a continuing effort to move away from DnD and become more freeform, there is no longer any inbuilt organizational capability of 'alignment detection'. Individual PCs may or may not have this ability.
***When this thread reaches 50 pages, anyone can make a new GLoG thread, which grants them the right to choose the title and (optional) theme song. Please be willing to keep the cabin list updated, and check that the link to the Nexus OOC thread is current. If you anticipate being away from the forums much during the lifetime of the thread (each thread usually lasts a few weeks) then please let someone else do it.***
"It siphons the life from everything within the circle and converts it into a mana of sorts." Ghar explains. It is quite a simple effect, probably not one that should need such a complex rune.
[Outside the Main Lodge]
Shroomy manages to resist Megan's charms. Perhaps because she is an animal type thing, and he is a mushroom.
The shroomish releases a puff of spores in the eevee's direction. If they contact Megan she'll feel her health being sapped!
"Good job, Shroomy!" Then Holly interrupts her! "Oh, hi. Yeah I am."
Her health does begin to be sapped!
Eevee used tail whi-!
Zach pauses the battle since she seems distracted.
"Ooooh! That's an awesome idea!"
Says Jazirian, eyes lighting up as Reelshka mentions that he could do a whole variety of circus tricks. "I'll go practice!"
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Mister Buttons meows in that RAWR way he does and licks at Tweetums face as Tweetums nuzzles him. Hi there!
*lick lick*
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex-Kat
{Entrance}
Bianca watches, unsure what she's seeing, as Tweetums and Mr. Buttons greet each other.
[Entrance]
Tweetums accepts the licks happily. It seems very excited to see Mister Buttons again after so long!
The Saurornitholestes, after an acceptable time greeting the big cat, turns its head toward Bianca and chirps. It would introduce them, except it doesn't speak feline or human.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Caesar, Shakespeare
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard,
It seems to me most strange that men should fear,
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
Zero's imposing stance does not deter Valaira from her course. As a matter of fact, Zero just made getting past him into a little game for Valaira.
Valaira's rose-red tendrils shoot towards Zero, attempting to fleetly curl around his torso, lift him into the air, and toss him casually at Sophie with significant force (but not enough to severely injure either of the pair).
Her pace and direction have not shifted. Her blood lust is unwavering.
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[Through the Portal -- Village]
The layout of the small town is nothing special. Uniform brick houses line the outskirts of the town with quaint stores spread throughout them. In the center of the town is what appears to be the mayor's estate. A white, columned compound towers above its well-groomed surroundings.
Lights have been flicked on inside of the building, though not a soul stands guard outside of it.
Odd...
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Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
Reelshka is still in the Main room right? If so Andy will go talk to her.
"Ah hey Reelshka. I got some things you may help me. First this person told me there is a space ship accident somewhere outside ((or was it inside?)) with some animals in danger. Well I'm not the best in handling animals maybe you know someone here."
He waits a moment and shows her Sol, the person Andy meant.
"Oh and I heared you make a chearity thing. If I can help in any way just tell me."
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Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
Avatar by Ceika
My Avatars:
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Taric by me; Witch by Elagune, Mirrow Taric by Bradakhan, Baby by captain Happy
I'm not good at handling animals. Mr. and Mrs. Druid and their daughter would be best at it, I think. As for the charity fair, well, what do you want to do?
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My FFRP characters. Avatar by Kid Kris. Sigatars by Gulaghar, Kid Kris, Zefir and billtodamax, respectively.
Tweetums accepts the licks happily. It seems very excited to see Mister Buttons again after so long!
The Saurornitholestes, after an acceptable time greeting the big cat, turns its head toward Bianca and chirps. It would introduce them, except it doesn't speak feline or human.
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Originally Posted by Reinholdt
Mister Buttons will meow at Bianca. RAWR!
Hello!
So, should I assume you two are friends now? She approaches and carefully pats the big cat on the head.
She looks around for someone who looks like they can be trusted.
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Originally Posted by The Bushranger
[Jamie's Garden]
Jamie's still here, studying the onion-vine curiously!
The onion vine reaches forward and gently touches Jamie's nose.
Reelshka shrugs. All the things that happen on a fair. We need games and shows for the people as well as catering, souvenirs and other essential facilities.
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Tweetums can be trusted! Though... that's probably not what she is looking for.
The Saurornitholestes chirps happily to be among such good friends. Now it just needs to find Mummy and get her here.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Caesar, Shakespeare
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard,
It seems to me most strange that men should fear,
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
The vine grows further out of the dirt and starts to wrap itself around Jamie's torso.
{Entrance}
Come on you two. and gives a short whistle. She'll try to lead them further into GLoG. She's trying to find the Druid's school of medicine, as well as find someone to pet-sit the two large critters.
"...hey, don't get too friendly now," Jamie protests, frowning a little, but allowing the vine to wrap around her...although she does quietly slip her wand into her hand.
Reelshka shrugs. All the things that happen on a fair. We need games and shows for the people as well as catering, souvenirs and other essential facilities.
[Main Room]
"I could use the green power ring to create the buildings if needed that shouldn't be so hard. Well until I take the small once I don't think I can hold the big one all day. Also i'm knowing much aboutengines think that could help."
Andy sais while thinking. He is still looking for Quinn.
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Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
Avatar by Ceika
My Avatars:
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Taric by me; Witch by Elagune, Mirrow Taric by Bradakhan, Baby by captain Happy
Oddball has awoken! To find his bestest friend is being hugged by a vine. Since Jamie is nervous, so is Oddball, and he prepares himself to help fight it if that becomes necessary. "Oddish!" Oddball likely merely comes across as indignant, but cute.
Main Cabin
A handsome man with brown hair and eyes is knocking at the door. He's wearing platemail crafted from brown chitin under a brown coat practically made of pockets and a bandoleer containing many jars. Slung over his back is a round steel shield lacquered black and emblazoned with a red two-tailed scorpion device. The symbol is also found on a silver amulet around the man's neck. At the man's waist is a small pouch, a morningstar with a spiked head shaped like a scorpion's telson and an automatic pistol with a customised grip shaped like that of a flintlock pistol. The man is holding a technological-looking staff in his left hand whilst his right knocks.
Forest
Three elves are here, helping a human girl build a tree house in a large oak tree. The elves are a wild elf with purple eyes and black hair, a high elf with brown hair and blue eyes and a wood elf with red hair and green eyes. They all wear matching tunics and breeches made of handspun flax. The human girl is about ten, with long black hair in a ponytail and green eyes. She's wearing denim dungarees and a yellow t-shirt; she seems the best climber of the three, and her shoes lie next to a red rucksack near the base of the tree.
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I have a point!
Always willing to run a dungeon for those who need somewhere to explore. Just PM me, and decide the character and location and I'll see what I can rummage up.
"Good [time of day]. I am Terrowin of Xela's Howe, Deacon of the Inside Temple and High Priest of Dalachrech. It was recently brought to my attention that three elves live here; they were slaves of one of my underlings, Abbess Elezibethele of the Dalachrechian Hermitage. Slavery is not permitted in the Cult of Dalachrech, and I am here to apologise. It's not much, I know, given what they must have been through, so I also have some compensation." Slavery was permitted in the Cult of Dalachrech, though, and quite recently too. Terrowin is also smiling warmly and trying to come across as a nice person; he isn't, but he's skilled at pretending. He used to have a magic cloak that helped his acting, but unfortunately that got destroyed.
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I have a point!
Always willing to run a dungeon for those who need somewhere to explore. Just PM me, and decide the character and location and I'll see what I can rummage up.
The layout of the small town is nothing special. Uniform brick houses line the outskirts of the town with quaint stores spread throughout them. In the center of the town is what appears to be the mayor's estate. A white, columned compound towers above its well-groomed surroundings.
Lights have been flicked on inside of the building, though not a soul stands guard outside of it.
Odd...
Well, let's go check it out!
Reinholdt will fly up to the window where the lights are on and peer in.
Or go to the door and knock if that's somehow unreasonable.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex-Kat
[Entrance]
So, should I assume you two are friends now? She approaches and carefully pats the big cat on the head.
She looks around for someone who looks like they can be trusted.
Quote:
Originally Posted by VampireRot
[Entrance]
Tweetums can be trusted! Though... that's probably not what she is looking for.
The Saurornitholestes chirps happily to be among such good friends. Now it just needs to find Mummy and get her here.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex-Kat
{Entrance}
Come on you two. and gives a short whistle. She'll try to lead them further into GLoG. She's trying to find the Druid's school of medicine, as well as find someone to pet-sit the two large critters.
Mister Buttons purrs and follows. Though takes offense at the idea of needing a pet sitter.
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There is glory for those who resist their fate.
"No cleric of Dalachrech has a personal symbol. They serve Dalachrech above all others and are permitted to only use His sign. She was sticking to His teachings; the Cult of Dalachrech doesn't keep slaves for political reasons, not religious ones. Dalachrech was originally worshipped on my homeworld; I'm the only survivor of my homeworld and reconstructed the religion from scratch, and slavery was widespread. There weren't the objections to it found here; it was accepted and legally one could not force themselves onto a slave, kill a slave, make a slave work when they are ill, over-punish a slave or deprive a slave of food, water, shelter or medical care." That bit about slavery is true, as is nearly everything he says. The bit at the beginning about personal symbols is a lie, though, but Terrowin's good at lying.
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I have a point!
Always willing to run a dungeon for those who need somewhere to explore. Just PM me, and decide the character and location and I'll see what I can rummage up.
"I can agree with that. Do you know where they are?" Hopefully Din will as well; Terrowin's here because he made a deal with Din. Namely, he apologises to the slaves, and Din returns Revered Gertrude de la Moy's Orb of Brotherhood.
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I have a point!
Always willing to run a dungeon for those who need somewhere to explore. Just PM me, and decide the character and location and I'll see what I can rummage up.
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{Nexus} GLoG LXXIV: Back to the Numerals!
There is also a playground under the trees, set back from the lake somewhat, and a set of horseshoe pits.
), weak wards to limit the strength of destructive magic, and other such weak fields of protection, in order to make things a bit safer in general, before he can eventually go back over and make stronger, more selective wards.
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