At The Stone River Waypoint

Knowledge (local): 16 Knowledge (local): 12 Knowledge (local): 11

Dawi said: Knowledge (local): 16 Knowledge (local): 12 You recall the Tuktuk goblin tribe coming up in your briefings on the area, and Doran mentioning them too. Sometimes called the "night goblins", the inhabitants of this warren are known for allying with worgs--vicious, evil, wolven magical beasts--to carry them into battle as intelligent mounts. They raided the Stonefare, a few miles north of their territory, for years until the golgari swarming the surface recently began to keep them at bay, and there are rumors that Gurak considered trying to absorb them into his goblinoid army before his fall at Waterwend. The Lintag orc clan are a little ways northeast of the Stonefare and northwest of Base Camp. You recall Doran saying that they were fortifying their village last year, but don't know much else about them.

With Dreyan's status confirmed and Xankoris's worrying new affliction under control for the time being, the shugenja wishes Silk goodbye and flies to Waterwend to look for investors in his spell project. Once he's gone, Hamanap mentions to the others "You know, his birthday is in a few days on the 18th. We'll probably be separated when it passes, perhaps you can find a nice gift in Kentwing ?" Leoavor nods, saying "Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that! I'll look for something." As the new away team prepare to depart for Kentwing , Hamanap also tells them "It looks like I won't be able to impose the mark of justice on Triss after all, since you're departing soon without me and I won't be able to remove it before you arrive in Kentwing . But I don't think it's necessary now... Triss has given me every reason to trust him." The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? Hamanap sets Avariel up with a room of his own, asking him how he'd like to decorate it. She also prays for several sending spells, using them to convey as much as she can about Xankoris's visions of Dreyan to Limar and to begin contacting clergy she knows in other towns to ask for advice on treating Xankoris. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} On Goodmonth 15th, Hiskel finishes reading Krakens' Glandular System: Current Fallacies and The Legendary Truenamers. She gains a +4 bonus to confirm threats against krakens and a bonus rank in Truespeak. Does she put the books in the Waypoint library?

Avariel probably requests his room be set up somewhat like the sanctuary of a temple to a good deity. Of course nothing super frilly, just something that he could dedicate to his deity when he gets powerful enough (read: gets to level 13 and can use Hallow  as a spell-like ability)

Limars response amounts to -This Taint stuff puts Dreyan beyond redemption I'll put her down. -I've got several other allies against Rithe no I won't consort with a necromancer, who wouldnt be any help imprisoned.  -how are you Hammun? Yes she'll put them in the library, maybe have one of the crafts people in the keep make copies to send to the water wend library.

Max said: The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? All of Ering's soldiers will remain at the Waypoint, with his second in command responsible. Before leaving he will tell Hamanap that he is expecting important news from Verne, asking her if she can inform him with a Sending as soon as Verne arrives from Base Camp.   During the trip Ering will ask to see Leoavor's spellbook and will offer his own in exchange. He will also ask Triss how the Terolous military is seen in Kentwing and if it would be better to hide his tattoo and buy Different clothes at Waterwend.  Every morning he will prepare four castings of Mount , in case there is a problem with the boat or if the group wishes to travel at a faster pace when on land. Vigil will stay behind, exploring the Waypoint and the surrounding areas.

Dawi said: All of Ering's soldiers will remain at the Waypoint, with his second in command responsible. Before leaving he will tell Hamanap that he is expecting important news from Verne, asking her if she can inform him with a Sending as soon as Verne arrives from Base Camp.   During the trip Ering will ask to see Leoavor's spellbook and will offer his own in exchange. He will also ask Triss how the Terolous military is seen in Kentwing and if it would be better to hide his tattoo and buy Different clothes at Waterwend.  Every morning he will prepare four castings of Mount , in case there is a problem with the boat or if the group wishes to travel at a faster pace when on land. Vigil will stay behind, exploring the Waypoint and the surrounding areas. 24 on knowledge local to answer that if Triss need to roll for it?

Triss will also approach Xankoris sometime before his departure. “You mentioned you may be able to assist in me locating Lira...I would be grateful if you could try.” ================= Triss will also meet with Avariel to speak with him.  “You wanted to speak with me about what I know before I left, yes?”  He’ll pick up the man’s hand with his ring on it and point to it.  “I am not an expert, but your rings design suggests something celestial in nature...it’s fairly unique.” (is there a roll to see if I know anything about any noble lines with clelestial heritage foreign or more local or if they have noble houses among actual celestials?) ================== Max said: With Dreyan's status confirmed and Xankoris's worrying new affliction under control for the time being, the shugenja wishes Silk goodbye and flies to Waterwend to look for investors in his spell project. Once he's gone, Hamanap mentions to the others "You know, his birthday is in a few days on the 18th. We'll probably be separated when it passes, perhaps you can find a nice gift in Kentwing ?" Leoavor nods, saying "Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that! I'll look for something." As the new away team prepare to depart for Kentwing , Hamanap also tells them "It looks like I won't be able to impose the mark of justice on Triss after all, since you're departing soon without me and I won't be able to remove it before you arrive in Kentwing . But I don't think it's necessary now... Triss has given me every reason to trust him." The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? Hamanap sets Avariel up with a room of his own, asking him how he'd like to decorate it. She also prays for several sending spells, using them to convey as much as she can about Xankoris's visions of Dreyan to Limar and to begin contacting clergy she knows in other towns to ask for advice on treating Xankoris. On Goodmonth 15th, Hiskel finishes reading Krakens' Glandular System: Current Fallacies and The Legendary Truenamers. She gains a +4 bonus to confirm threats against krakens and a bonus rank in Truespeak. Does she put the books in the Waypoint library? Triss will also meet up with Hamanap, and inform her he does have some information on Zorall and his forces that while nothing major maybe of assistance in making their next move.  He offers to leave it with her during his absence to decide if to use any of it to prepare or to see what else is learned while gone and reconvene after.

Xankoris says: "Oh, sure, also, do you have 25 GP right now? The components are quite pricey." He then casts divination and asks, "Is Lira whom Triss talked about still alive? Also, how and where to find her?"

Ritt K. said: Xankoris says: "Oh, sure, also, do you have 25 GP right now? The components are quite pricey." He then casts divination and asks, "Is Lira whom Triss talked about still alive? Also, how and where to find her?" “I’ve no issue paying that, and I’ll owe you for this,” he stated.  “I will do my best to repay this with my studies while in Kentwing though.”  He said paying the gold and watching the ritual.

Ritt K. said: Xankoris says: "Oh, sure, also, do you have 25 GP right now? The components are quite pricey." He then casts divination and asks, "Is Lira whom Triss talked about still alive? Also, how and where to find her?" Xankoris prays and meditates over his incense, burning a silvered feather to draw in the spirits of the air... He descends into a deep quiet, and at last his eyes open, glowing with a soft blue light. A different voice speaks from his lips, from across time and worlds; soft and feminine, but resonant with power. "I am Asahina Midori, and I have heard your plea for wisdom. The one you seek lives, but his fate was twisted by cruel mischance, and crueler covenant. To find him, you must unravel the fiendish web that has ensnared his soul." The magic fades, and Xankoris is himself once more. Noa said: Triss will also meet with Avariel to speak with him. “You wanted to speak with me about what I know before I left, yes?” He’ll pick up the man’s hand with his ring on it and point to it. “I am not an expert, but your rings design suggests something celestial in nature...it’s fairly unique.” (is there a roll to see if I know anything about any noble lines with clelestial heritage foreign or more local or if they have noble houses among actual celestials?) Knowledge (nobility & royalty) and (the planes) apply. Noa said: Triss will also meet up with Hamanap, and inform her he does have some information on Zorall and his forces that while nothing major maybe of assistance in making their next move. He offers to leave it with her during his absence to decide if to use any of it to prepare or to see what else is learned while gone and reconvene after. "Any information you could provide would be deeply appreciated," she says with a small bow and a kind smile. "When facing a deadly foe, one never knows what small details might prove invaluable in their undoing. I will read through everything, and I ask that you also also discuss it with Leoavor during your journey. He has a very clever mind, and is an able strategist." Dawi said: Max said: The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? All of Ering's soldiers will remain at the Waypoint, with his second in command responsible. Before leaving he will tell Hamanap that he is expecting important news from Verne, asking her if she can inform him with a Sending as soon as Verne arrives from Base Camp. Your second-in-command is an experienced human soldier, Private First Class Enrique, who despite his common birth has proven himself a capable steward of your men. "I'll see that discipline is maintained in your absence, Sir," he vows, saluting you. Hamanap agrees as well. "I shall have to keep plenty of sending spells prepared, it seems," she laughs. Nate S. said: Avariel probably requests his room be set up somewhat like the sanctuary of a temple to a good deity. Of course nothing super frilly, just something that he could dedicate to his deity when he gets powerful enough (read: gets to level 13 and can use Hallow as a spell-like ability) Hamanap gathers some craftspeople from the Waypoint's occupants, and they set to work refitting one of the storage rooms for you over the next week. Alton Highhill builds a bedframe and upholsters some low stools for sitting or kneeling in prayer, Silk whitewashes the walls, Caden Redleaf smiths a holy symbol of Heironeous from bronze to display on the wall then weaves some simple hangings, and Fisher makes you a bunch of candles to set around it for burning in devotion. "The work should take about a week," Hamanap judges, once everything is set in motion. Then giving you a sly smile and gently touching your arm, she offers casually "You could stay in my room until it's finished, if you like." Josh said: Limars response amounts to -This Taint stuff puts Dreyan beyond redemption I'll put her down. -I've got several other allies against Rithe no I won't consort with a necromancer, who wouldnt be any help imprisoned. -how are you Hammun? She sends back "Will inform the others. Doing well, but worried about Xankoris and potential assault on Waypoint . Hope reinforcements will be enough." She then sends to Kraggan and Xankoris: "Limar has gathered new allies against Rith , intends to slay Dreyan and topple her. That leaves Zorall to us." Dawi said: During the trip Ering will ask to see Leoavor's Spellbook and will offer his own in exchange. Vigil will stay behind, exploring the Waypoint and the surrounding areas. Leoavor is happy to loan you his until the away team reaches Kentwing , and spends much of the time poring over yours. He has all the basic cantrips, as well as burning hands, summon monster I, comprehend languages, jump, mage armor, magic missile, magic weapon, protection from law, ray of Enfeeblement , sleep, alarm, acid arrow, blur, bull's strength, cat's grace, eagle's splendor, false life, invisibility, resist energy, flame arrow, haste, heroism, Lightning Bolt , rage, keen edge, displacement, enlarge monster, greater invisibility, mass enlarge person, crushing despair, Wall of Stone , and teleport . After a few days, he notes a bit warily "You don't have any evocation or enchantment spells... and there are a lot of necromantic ones here. Are you a necromancer, Ering?" Back at the Waypoint , Vigil is happily flying over the fortress's eight towers and the beautiful, rolling Hills of Light . He sees Alty and Wellby walking the horses and mule from the stables, guards patrolling the rooftops, the Red King's men training around their barracks, Elsen collecting sales tax from merchants at the docks, James and Flowers weeding the turnip fields, Kraggan's catahoula Margo herding pigs, and Eldon herding the goats and sheep with his english sheepdog Booth. On a particularly far loop to the west, he spots a group of enormous, horned badgers feasting on a freshly killed hind. Noa said: Dawi said: He will also ask Triss how the Terolous military is seen in Kentwing and if it would be better to hide his tattoo and buy Different clothes at Waterwend. 24 on knowledge local to answer that if Triss need to roll for it? Triss knows from his long experience there that it's just the opposite: the Terolus Human Military is esteemed in Hextorian Kentwing , where law and military discipline are among the highest virtues, and the town's rulers are leal to the human king. The guards will likely ask Ering to present his orders on entry, just to verify that he's not a deserter, but if anything he'll probably find himself getting prefential treatment there while he's in uniform. However, if your goal is to keep his identity secret for now, concealing his tattoo and uniform might be for the best even so. Josh said: Yes she'll put them in the library, maybe have one of the crafts people in the keep make copies to send to the water wend library. Eslen and Leoavor are the only real Scrivener s there. Eslen is busy lately collecting taxes from the merchants at the docks and keeping trade records, but he'll do it if you command, or you could ask Leo when he returns from Kentwing .

Max said: Xankoris prays and meditates over his incense, burning a silvered feather to draw in the spirits of the air... He descends into a deep quiet, and at last his eyes open, glowing with a soft blue light. A different voice speaks from his lips, from across time and worlds; soft and feminine, but resonant with power. "I am Asahina Midori, and I have heard your plea for wisdom. The one you seek lives, but his fate was twisted by cruel mischance, and crueler covenant. To find him, you must unravel the fiendish web that has ensnared his soul." The magic fades, and Xankoris is himself once more.     "As you heard, The one whom you seek is still alive. I can find him on 3 conditions: First, he must be within 1000 miles from me. Second, he must not be across planar boundaries. Last, he must not have any scrying protection. Also, the advice will only be useful if you act on it." Xankoris bows to Triss. "This is what I can do, hope you appreciate it."

Max said: After a few days, he notes a bit warily "You don't have any evocation or enchantment spells... and there are a lot of necromantic ones here. Are you a necromancer, Ering?" Ering nods. "I am. I also focus on Conjuration but by all definitions I am a Necromancer, it is also part of the reason why I was assigned to the Catacombs' region; after all who is better equipped to understand and fight the corruption spawned by the greatest necromancer that ever lived than someone who specializes in the school?" He lets his words hang for a moment before resuming with a softer tone. "Some Necromancy spells are not inherently evil, just like a Lighting Bolt isn't. You have seen my spellbook, so you know that I have no interest in Creating or Animating Undead. I do know how to paralyze and control them, but, on the name of Ruby Sorceress herself I would never interfere with someone's body and soul to create a mockery of life." "I specialize in curses and in spells that alter the life force of my enemies, I noticed that you know one of those as well." Max  said: She then  sends  to Kraggan and Xankoris:  "Limar has gathered new allies against  Rith , intends to slay Dreyan and topple her. That leaves Zorall to us." If , Kraggan shares the Sending  Ering will frown, shaking his head. "Killing Dreyan would be a terrible mistake. It could expose his cover and now that we know her affliction we can use it to our advantage. We can promise her respite from her illness! She seemed desperate enough to attack Rith on her own, imagine what she could give us with a little push. We could have Rith dead, Dreyan and the Golgari removed, one of Tellaj artifacts secured from enemy hands and a whole lot of information from interrogation her." [Max I think you linked Zorall's card with Rith]

If leo wants to he can its not that important to hiskel.

Ritt K. said: Max said: Xankoris prays and meditates over his incense, burning a silvered feather to draw in the spirits of the air... He descends into a deep quiet, and at last his eyes open, glowing with a soft blue light. A different voice speaks from his lips, from across time and worlds; soft and feminine, but resonant with power. "I am Asahina Midori, and I have heard your plea for wisdom. The one you seek lives, but his fate was twisted by cruel mischance, and crueler covenant. To find him, you must unravel the fiendish web that has ensnared his soul." The magic fades, and Xankoris is himself once more.     "As you heard, The one whom you seek is still alive. I can find him on 3 conditions: First, he must be within 1000 miles from me. Second, he must not be across planar boundaries. Last, he must not have any scrying protection. Also, the advice will only be useful if you act on it." Xankoris bows to Triss. "This is what I can do, hope you appreciate it." “If you would try I would be in your debt,” Triss said. “And thank you for this, I will repay this courtesy in the future I give my word.” Dawi said: Max said: The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? All of Ering's soldiers will remain at the Waypoint, with his second in command responsible. Before leaving he will tell Hamanap that he is expecting important news from Verne, asking her if she can inform him with a Sending as soon as Verne arrives from Base Camp.   During the trip Ering will ask to see Leoavor's spellbook and will offer his own in exchange. He will also ask Triss how the Terolous military is seen in Kentwing and if it would be better to hide his tattoo and buy Different clothes at Waterwend.  Every morning he will prepare four castings of Mount , in case there is a problem with the boat or if the group wishes to travel at a faster pace when on land. Vigil will stay behind, exploring the Waypoint and the surrounding areas. Triss will inform him of the situation and recommend disguising him despite preferential treatment to avoid making a scene or future association being used against them. Max said: Ritt K. said: Xankoris says: "Oh, sure, also, do you have 25 GP right now? The components are quite pricey." He then casts divination and asks, "Is Lira whom Triss talked about still alive? Also, how and where to find her?" Xankoris prays and meditates over his incense, burning a silvered feather to draw in the spirits of the air... He descends into a deep quiet, and at last his eyes open, glowing with a soft blue light. A different voice speaks from his lips, from across time and worlds; soft and feminine, but resonant with power. "I am Asahina Midori, and I have heard your plea for wisdom. The one you seek lives, but his fate was twisted by cruel mischance, and crueler covenant. To find him, you must unravel the fiendish web that has ensnared his soul." The magic fades, and Xankoris is himself once more. Noa said: Triss will also meet with Avariel to speak with him. “You wanted to speak with me about what I know before I left, yes?” He’ll pick up the man’s hand with his ring on it and point to it. “I am not an expert, but your rings design suggests something celestial in nature...it’s fairly unique.” (is there a roll to see if I know anything about any noble lines with clelestial heritage foreign or more local or if they have noble houses among actual celestials?) Knowledge (nobility & royalty) and (the planes) apply. Noa said: Triss will also meet up with Hamanap, and inform her he does have some information on Zorall and his forces that while nothing major maybe of assistance in making their next move. He offers to leave it with her during his absence to decide if to use any of it to prepare or to see what else is learned while gone and reconvene after. "Any information you could provide would be deeply appreciated," she says with a small bow and a kind smile. "When facing a deadly foe, one never knows what small details might prove invaluable in their undoing. I will read through everything, and I ask that you also also discuss it with Leoavor during your journey. He has a very clever mind, and is an able strategist." Dawi said: Max said: The following day on Goodmonth 13th, Leoavor, Kraggan, Ering, and Triss take the party's smaller launch Lady's Lace upriver to Waterwend , where they'll rent a coach to bring them to overland to the northern town. Does Ering take any of the men from his platoon with him, or leave them all to help guard the fort? All of Ering's soldiers will remain at the Waypoint, with his second in command responsible. Before leaving he will tell Hamanap that he is expecting important news from Verne, asking her if she can inform him with a Sending as soon as Verne arrives from Base Camp. Your second-in-command is an experienced human soldier, Private First Class Enrique, who despite his common birth has proven himself a capable steward of your men. "I'll see that discipline is maintained in your absence, Sir," he vows, saluting you. Hamanap agrees as well. "I shall have to keep plenty of sending spells prepared, it seems," she laughs. Nate S. said: Avariel probably requests his room be set up somewhat like the sanctuary of a temple to a good deity. Of course nothing super frilly, just something that he could dedicate to his deity when he gets powerful enough (read: gets to level 13 and can use Hallow as a spell-like ability) Hamanap gathers some craftspeople from the Waypoint's occupants, and they set to work refitting one of the storage rooms for you over the next week. Alton Highhill builds a bedframe and upholsters some low stools for sitting or kneeling in prayer, Silk whitewashes the walls, Caden Redleaf smiths a holy symbol of Heironeous from bronze to display on the wall then weaves some simple hangings, and Fisher makes you a bunch of candles to set around it for burning in devotion. "The work should take about a week," Hamanap judges, once everything is set in motion. Then giving you a sly smile and gently touching your arm, she offers casually "You could stay in my room until it's finished, if you like." Josh said: Limars response amounts to -This Taint stuff puts Dreyan beyond redemption I'll put her down. -I've got several other allies against Rithe no I won't consort with a necromancer, who wouldnt be any help imprisoned. -how are you Hammun? She sends back "Will inform the others. Doing well, but worried about Xankoris and potential assault on Waypoint . Hope reinforcements will be enough." She then sends to Kraggan and Xankoris: "Limar has gathered new allies against Rith , intends to slay Dreyan and topple her. That leaves Zorall to us." Dawi said: During the trip Ering will ask to see Leoavor's Spellbook and will offer his own in exchange. Vigil will stay behind, exploring the Waypoint and the surrounding areas. Leoavor is happy to loan you his until the away team reaches Kentwing , and spends much of the time poring over yours. He has all the basic cantrips, as well as burning hands, summon monster I, comprehend languages, jump, mage armor, magic missile, magic weapon, protection from law, ray of Enfeeblement , sleep, alarm, acid arrow, blur, bull's strength, cat's grace, eagle's splendor, false life, invisibility, resist energy, flame arrow, haste, heroism, Lightning Bolt , rage, keen edge, displacement, enlarge monster, greater invisibility, mass enlarge person, crushing despair, Wall of Stone , and teleport . After a few days, he notes a bit warily "You don't have any evocation or enchantment spells... and there are a lot of necromantic ones here. Are you a necromancer, Ering?" Back at the Waypoint , Vigil is happily flying over the fortress's eight towers and the beautiful, rolling Hills of Light . He sees Alty and Wellby walking the horses and mule from the stables, guards patrolling the rooftops, the Red King's men training around their barracks, Elsen collecting sales tax from merchants at the docks, James and Flowers weeding the turnip fields, Kraggan's catahoula Margo herding pigs, and Eldon herding the goats and sheep with his english sheepdog Booth. On a particularly far loop to the west, he spots a group of enormous, horned badgers feasting on a freshly killed hind. Noa said: Dawi said: He will also ask Triss how the Terolous military is seen in Kentwing and if it would be better to hide his tattoo and buy Different clothes at Waterwend. 24 on knowledge local to answer that if Triss need to roll for it? Triss knows from his long experience there that it's just the opposite: the Terolus Human Military is esteemed in Hextorian Kentwing , where law and military discipline are among the highest virtues, and the town's rulers are leal to the human king. The guards will likely ask Ering to present his orders on entry, just to verify that he's not a deserter, but if anything he'll probably find himself getting prefential treatment there while he's in uniform. However, if your goal is to keep his identity secret for now, concealing his tattoo and uniform might be for the best even so. Josh said: Yes she'll put them in the library, maybe have one of the crafts people in the keep make copies to send to the water wend library. Eslen and Leoavor are the only real Scrivener s there. Eslen is busy lately collecting taxes from the merchants at the docks and keeping trade records, but he'll do it if you command, or you could ask Leo when he returns from Kentwing . He will give the priestess all the information on Zorall and his children he was given in DMs written down in a neatly organized report.  “I will speak more in depth with Leovar, but my recommendation is that hitting the plaza mention and his treasure storages seperately guarded ...or encouraging the fighting between his daughters to come to a boiling point.  I am sorry this is all I could bring for the moment without having actually been to his domain.” (22 nobility check for families with celestial origins and/or if the celestial plane has anything like nobility)

Max said: Noa said: Triss will also meet with Avariel to speak with him. “You wanted to speak with me about what I know before I left, yes?” He’ll pick up the man’s hand with his ring on it and point to it. “I am not an expert, but your rings design suggests something celestial in nature...it’s fairly unique.” (is there a roll to see if I know anything about any noble lines with clelestial heritage foreign or more local or if they have noble houses among actual celestials?) Knowledge (nobility & royalty) and (the planes) apply. Nate S. said: Avariel probably requests his room be set up somewhat like the sanctuary of a temple to a good deity. Of course nothing super frilly, just something that he could dedicate to his deity when he gets powerful enough (read: gets to level 13 and can use Hallow as a spell-like ability) Hamanap gathers some craftspeople from the Waypoint's occupants, and they set to work refitting one of the storage rooms for you over the next week. Alton Highhill builds a bedframe and upholsters some low stools for sitting or kneeling in prayer, Silk whitewashes the walls, Caden Redleaf smiths a holy symbol of Heironeous from bronze to display on the wall then weaves some simple hangings, and Fisher makes you a bunch of candles to set around it for burning in devotion. "The work should take about a week," Hamanap judges, once everything is set in motion. Then giving you a sly smile and gently touching your arm, she offers casually "You could stay in my room until it's finished, if you like." Avariel thanks Hamanap with a smile. As to Triss, he nods. "Indeed, I'd appreciate it. If there's anything you know, it would help set my heart at ease, at least a little."

Noa said: Max said: Noa said: Triss will also meet up with Hamanap, and inform her he does have some information on Zorall and his forces that while nothing major maybe of assistance in making their next move. He offers to leave it with her during his absence to decide if to use any of it to prepare or to see what else is learned while gone and reconvene after. "Any information you could provide would be deeply appreciated," she says with a small bow and a kind smile. "When facing a deadly foe, one never knows what small details might prove invaluable in their undoing. I will read through everything, and I ask that you also also discuss it with Leoavor during your journey. He has a very clever mind, and is an able strategist." He will give the priestess all the information on Zorall and his children he was given in DMs written down in a neatly organized report.  “I will speak more in depth with Leovar, but my recommendation is that hitting the plaza mention and his treasure storages seperately guarded ...or encouraging the fighting between his daughters to come to a boiling point.  I am sorry this is all I could bring for the moment without having actually been to his domain.” "You are too modest, dear boy," she says with a reassuring smile. "I will give your ideas serious consideration. Once you all return, perhaps we can formulate a plan together." Noa said: Noa said: Triss will also meet with Avariel to speak with him. “You wanted to speak with me about what I know before I left, yes?” He’ll pick up the man’s hand with his ring on it and point to it. “I am not an expert, but your rings design suggests something celestial in nature...it’s fairly unique.” (is there a roll to see if I know anything about any noble lines with clelestial heritage foreign or more local or if they have noble houses among actual celestials?) Knowledge (nobility & royalty) and (the planes) apply. (22 nobility check for families with celestial origins and/or if the celestial plane has anything like nobility) You know there are a handful of noble families in every race that boast some extraplanar or draconic blood in their ancestry, for such things often produce more exceptional scions. The pattern of Avariel's family sigil shows certain hallmarks used by human houses to hint of celestial blood, and though you don't recognize this particular house, you think it might be from Zenith , one of the five free provinces of the United Republic of Oranzius , a nation far to the north of Terolus. Dawi said: Max  said: She then  sends  to Kraggan and Xankoris:  "Limar has gathered new allies against  Rith , intends to slay Dreyan and topple her. That leaves Zorall to us." Ering will frown, shaking his head. "Killing Dreyan would be a terrible mistake. It could expose his cover and now that we know her affliction we can use it to our advantage. We can promise her respite from her illness! She seemed desperate enough to attack Rith on her own, imagine what she could give us with a little push. We could have Rith dead, Dreyan and the Golgari removed, one of Tellaj artifacts secured from enemy hands and a whole lot of information from interrogation her." [Max I think you linked Zorall's card with Rith] "Limar is very clever, stealthy, and quick on his feet... I don't think he'll act rashly," Leoavor says, though he doesn't seem as sure he tries to sound. "And  can  we break Dreyan's link with the golgari? If it really is the Lich-King's magic, it may well be beyond us. Even touching it through scrying cursed Xankoris. Killing her might be the only choice." That's just a Chrome extension called Autocard Anywhere, it sometimes links to real MtG cards with the same names as text in my browser, and it picked up on Rith One-Eye's namesake lol. Nate S. said: Max said: Nate S. said: Avariel probably requests his room be set up somewhat like the sanctuary of a temple to a good deity. Of course nothing super frilly, just something that he could dedicate to his deity when he gets powerful enough (read: gets to level 13 and can use Hallow as a spell-like ability) Hamanap gathers some craftspeople from the Waypoint's occupants, and they set to work refitting one of the storage rooms for you over the next week. Alton Highhill builds a bedframe and upholsters some low stools for sitting or kneeling in prayer, Silk whitewashes the walls, Caden Redleaf smiths a holy symbol of Heironeous from bronze to display on the wall then weaves some simple hangings, and Fisher makes you a bunch of candles to set around it for burning in devotion. "The work should take about a week," Hamanap judges, once everything is set in motion. Then giving you a sly smile and gently touching your arm, she offers casually "You could stay in my room until it's finished, if you like." Avariel thanks Hamanap with a smile. She seems to find you quite charming, but that's nothing new for you. Do you acquiesce to her romantic advances? Dawi said: Max said: After a few days, he notes a bit warily "You don't have any evocation or enchantment spells... and there are a lot of necromantic ones here. Are you a necromancer, Ering?" Ering nods. "I am. I also focus on Conjuration but by all definitions I am a Necromancer, it is also part of the reason why I was assigned to the Catacombs' region; after all who is better equipped to understand and fight the corruption spawned by the greatest necromancer that ever lived than someone who specializes in the school?" He lets his words hang for a moment before resuming with a softer tone. "Some Necromancy spells are not inherently evil, just like a Lighting Bolt isn't. You have seen my spellbook, so you know that I have no interest in Creating or Animating Undead. I do know how to paralyze and control them, but, on the name of Ruby Sorceress herself I would never interfere with someone's body and soul to create a mockery of life." "I specialize in curses and in spells that alter the life force of my enemies, I noticed that you know one of those as well." Leoavor nods slowly, seeing the wisdom in this. "I do use some necromancy myself, to increase my own life force for protection in battle. It's a much maligned school, for it can create some of the greatest evils in all of arcane magic, but not all of it is so..." When you mention the Ruby Goddess, he looks doubly nervous though. "Dreyan isn't the only necromancer we've had issues with... one named Levi has caused us a lot of trouble, and nearly destroyed two towns in the process. He's the one who created the death elemental bound to Xankoris, and before that he worked with Leeman Kendling to try to stage a coup in Bowhery . Wee Jas was bound up in both conspiracies, through pacts she mad with me and a former companion of ours named Zeke who went mad and tried to kill us all."

Max said: "Limar is very clever, stealthy, and quick on his feet... I don't think he'll act rashly," Leoavor says, though he doesn't seem as sure he tries to sound. "And  can  we break Dreyan's link with the golgari? If it really is the Lich-King's magic, it may well be beyond us. Even touching it through scrying cursed Xankoris. Killing her might be the only choice." "It might , but we shouldn't rule out other possibilities first. With a small push in the right direction we could achieve much more than just killing Dreyan, and if the bond with the Golgari is indeed unbreakable... Then so be it, we will finally end her suffering." Ering stops for a second, looking at the flowing river as if lost in his thoughts. "Replicating Lich-King's magic is truly beyond us, but many things in this area still are influenced or corrupted by his powers. What we could learn from Dreyan's curse and from the Tomes may very well save us in the future." Max said: Leoavor nods slowly, seeing the wisdom in this. "I do use some necromancy myself, to increase my own life force for protection in battle. It's a much maligned school, for it can create some of the greatest evils in all of arcane magic, but not all of it is so..." When you mention the Ruby Goddess, he looks doubly nervous though. "Dreyan isn't the only necromancer we've had issues with... one named Levi has caused us a lot of trouble, and nearly destroyed two towns in the process. He's the one who created the death elemental bound to Xankoris, and before that he worked with Leeman Kendling to try to stage a coup in Bowhery . Wee Jas was bound up in both conspiracies, through pacts she mad with me and a former companion of ours named Zeke who went mad and tried to kill us all." "From our perspective the Gods are... Strange and fickle, they might offer us boons and help our greatest foes the following day. I follow Wee Jas because I hope for a safe passage of our souls to the afterlife, and because I oppose the creation of undead, except in some very specific cases of course." "When I was younger I would apologize to everyone that had a bad encounter with a necromancer like I was responsible for the deeds. But we don't expect excuses from any man wielding a sword just because one of our loved ones fell in a battle, right?" Ering smiles at Leoavor before continuing. "Now I just try to let my actions speak for themselves. Not everyone wants to become a rotting Lich surrounded by even more decaying servants!"

Dawi said: Max said: "Limar is very clever, stealthy, and quick on his feet... I don't think he'll act rashly," Leoavor says, though he doesn't seem as sure he tries to sound. "And  can  we break Dreyan's link with the golgari? If it really is the Lich-King's magic, it may well be beyond us. Even touching it through scrying cursed Xankoris. Killing her might be the only choice." "It might , but we shouldn't rule out other possibilities first. With a small push in the right direction we could achieve much more than just killing Dreyan, and if the bond with the Golgari is indeed unbreakable... Then so be it, we will finally end her suffering." Ering stops for a second, looking at the flowing river as if lost in his thoughts. "Replicating Lich-King's magic is truly beyond us, but many things in this area still are influenced or corrupted by his powers. What we could learn from Dreyan's curse and from the Tomes may very well save us in the future." "Very wise," Leoavor admits. "But such things need to be carefully handled. The next time Hamanap checks in with us, we should ask her to warn Limar about the book and request that he try to safely recover it for us." Dawi  said: Max  said: Leoavor nods slowly, seeing the wisdom in this. "I do use some necromancy myself, to increase my own life force for protection in battle. It's a much maligned school, for it can create some of the greatest evils in all of arcane magic, but not all of it is so..." When you mention the Ruby Goddess, he looks doubly nervous though. "Dreyan isn't the only necromancer we've had issues with... one named Levi has caused us a lot of trouble, and nearly destroyed two towns in the process. He's the one who created the death elemental bound to Xankoris, and before that he worked with Leeman Kendling to try to stage a coup in  Bowhery . Wee Jas was bound up in both conspiracies, through pacts she made with me and a former companion of ours named Zeke who went mad and tried to kill us all." "From our perspective the Gods are... Strange and fickle, they might offer us boons and help our greatest foes the following day. I follow Wee Jas because I hope for a safe passage of our souls to the afterlife, and because I oppose the creation of undead, except in some very specific cases of course." "When I was younger I would apologize to everyone that had a bad encounter with a necromancer like I was responsible for the deeds. But we don't expect excuses from any man wielding a sword just because one of our loved ones fell in a battle, right?" Ering smiles at Leoavor before continuing. "Now I just try to let my actions speak for themselves. Not everyone wants to become a rotting Lich surrounded by even more decaying servants!" Leoavor returns the smile, though it's tinged with sadness--the sort that shows he's lost his fair share of loved ones too. "In time, death comes for us all... even the Lich-King met his end, and at the height of all his power. But necromancy, used wisely, can buy us a little more time to help protect those we still can."

Max said: "Very wise," Leoavor admits. "But such things need to be carefully handled. The next time Hamanap checks in with us, we should ask her to warn Limar about the book and request that he try to safely recover it for us." Ering nods in agreement. "If we manage to steal Dreyan's book she will find herself without the only thing that gave her power and is that is giving her hope to cure her affliction. She will be a lot more willing to cooperate against Rith."

Any response to hiskels letter yet?

Dawi said: Max said: "Very wise," Leoavor admits. "But such things need to be carefully handled. The next time Hamanap checks in with us, we should ask her to warn Limar about the book and request that he try to safely recover it for us." Ering nods in agreement. "If we manage to steal Dreyan's book she will find herself without the only thing that gave her power and is that is giving her hope to cure her affliction. She will be a lot more willing to cooperate against Rith." "And even if he does have to kill her, we don't want that book falling into the wrong hands. Power like that is always seductive... if all we can do is keep it locked up safe, that would still be better than some other wizard trying to use it." Josh said: Any response to hiskels letter yet? On Moonday, Goodmonth 17th, one of the door guards hurries to find you, breathlessly panting something about a dragon at the gates. When you hurry downstairs, you see a small half-red dragon waiting politely by the moat's gatehouse. 

-hiskel will give herself an some guards fire resistance. "Welcome to the waypoint, I'm hiskel, Who are you?" diplomacy 23

Josh said: -hiskel will give herself an some guards fire resistance. "Welcome to the waypoint, I'm hiskel, Who are you?" diplomacy 23 Hamanap goes with you to meet the half-dragon, with Barendd Loderr and Alan escorting you two as an honor guard. When you arrive at the gatehouse, you can see that she's half goblin. Hamanap introduces herself as well. "My name is Azilla," the visitor says in Draconic. "I was sent by my father Zorall to negotiate for the ransom of my idiot half-brother. I'd like to confirm that he's still alive and well first, though."

"Come on in then, he's this way." -"I'd figure we'd start with an offer of 4000 gold, a peace treaty an the establishment of a shrine to garyx here." -how strong does she seem?

Max said: "And even if he does have to kill her, we don't want that book falling into the wrong hands. Power like that is always seductive... if all we can do is keep it locked up safe, that would still be better than some other wizard trying to use it." "I agree with the last part. I would even propose to destroy it but for the love of the Gods I wouldn't want to release all the taint stored in that artifact. As for Limar's mission... Let's just hope he doesn't fail and sticks to what we agreed at the Waypoint." At the Stone River Waypoint Vigil will curiously observe the meeting, before flying out into the wilderness to convince other ravens and crows to follow him to the aviary.

Avariel will respond in relatively neutral fashion, accepting her offer but insisting he sleep on the floor. Were she to advance on him further he wouldn't bother going out of his way to push her off unless she got too close to anything...not PG-13.

Dawi said: Max said: "And even if he does have to kill her, we don't want that book falling into the wrong hands. Power like that is always seductive... if all we can do is keep it locked up safe, that would still be better than some other wizard trying to use it." "I agree with the last part. I would even propose to destroy it but for the love of the Gods I wouldn't want to release all the taint stored in that artifact. As for Limar's mission... Let's just hope he doesn't fail and sticks to what we agreed at the Waypoint." "He's never been the best at sticking to the script," Leoavor admits with a wry smile... then grows thoughtful. "It's odd, though... I've never heard of anyone but Rokugani being afflicted with the Taint. Do you think Xankoris got infected because  his ancestors are from Rokugan , or that the Lich-King (or whoever created the tome) specifically instilled it with that power?" Nate S. said: Avariel will respond in relatively neutral fashion, accepting her offer but insisting he sleep on the floor. Were she to advance on him further he wouldn't bother going out of his way to push her off unless she got too close to anything...not PG-13. Hamanap seems disappointed, but doesn't pressure you. "If you change your mind, you know where to find me," she says with a gentle smile. "Or if you just need someone to talk to." Josh said: "Come on in then, he's this way." -"I'd figure we'd start with an offer of 4000 gold, a peace treaty an the establishment of a shrine to garyx here." -how strong does she seem? Azilla follows you into the Stone River Waypoint , glancing around with disinterest. Sense Motive applies. She snorts at your offer, though. "I suppose you also want the keys to all my lord father's vaults, the Crown of the Lich-King and the staff of Rizdar the Storm?" She seems quite strong, but no match for you or Hamanap... perhaps a little weaker than Drusilia or Verne, overall. She wears light armor over traveling clothes, and carries no visible weapons save for a dagger at her hip. You and your honor guard lead her downstairs to the cellars, where Razzy languishes in the cell Leoavor and Alton Highhill threw together for him. Azilla peers up through the peephole in the stone door at him, scowling. "You've got him muzzled? And what the hell is that rope going into his chest?" Dawi said: At the Stone River Waypoint Vigil will curiously observe the meeting, before flying out into the wilderness to convince other ravens and crows to follow him to the aviary. After watching Hiskel's entourage bring Azilla inside, Vigil flies over the Hills of Light , taking in the wondrous view of the golden waves of grasses rolling in the breeze. There are few trees in this part of the Catacombs, so many of these he spots have nests in them. Many are other types of birds though--babblers, bushtits, cardinals, chickadees, creepers, finches--and it takes most of the day to find a handful of corvids like himself. Roll 6 Diplomacy checks.

"We don't want him burning anyone, its tied to a acid flask at his heart keeps him tame." "what would Zorall offer for him? The shrine is a major point for his release though."

Max said: "He's never been the best at sticking to the script," Leoavor admits with a wry smile... then grows thoughtful. "It's odd, though... I've never heard of anyone but Rokugani being afflicted with the Taint. Do you think Xankoris got infected because  his ancestors are from Rokugan , or that the Lich-King (or whoever created the tome) specifically instilled it with that power?" "You know, this reminds me of a story I heard at The University back in Skyshroud: the King ordered his best shipwrights to modify the Navy's Warships to best fight the Suloise vessels. So they looked at a fleet that just returned after a fight and begun reinforcing the most damaged parts, until a particularity keen carpenter made an observation. "The ships that returned are indeed damaged, but at least they came back! This means that the ones that sunk were struck in those areas that seem lightly damaged, those are the parts that need to be strengthened!"" Ering looks back at Leoavor, wondering if his story missed the mark. "What I meant to say is that the reason why we've only heard of Tainted Rokugani is because the Shadowlands are a section of Rokugan, so it would make sense that they are the ones famous for being afflicted." "We should ask Xankoris if Dreyan looked like she was Tainted, it would be one of the fastest way to disprove one of the two theories." Max said: After watching Hiskel's entourage bring Azilla inside, Vigil flies over the Hills of Light , taking in the wondrous view of the golden waves of grasses rolling in the breeze. There are few trees in this part of the Catacombs, so many of these he spots have nests in them. Many are other types of birds though--babblers, bushtits, cardinals, chickadees, creepers, finches--and it takes most of the day to find a handful of corvids like himself. Roll 6 Diplomacy checks. (I made a mistake and clicked Disguise instead of Diplomacy, the modifier is the same but I can reroll if you want) Checks: -1, 4, 6, 14, 4, 3

Dawi said: Max said: "He's never been the best at sticking to the script," Leoavor admits with a wry smile... then grows thoughtful. "It's odd, though... I've never heard of anyone but Rokugani being afflicted with the Taint. Do you think Xankoris got infected because  his ancestors are from Rokugan , or that the Lich-King (or whoever created the tome) specifically instilled it with that power?" "You know, this reminds me of a story I heard at The University back in Skyshroud: the King ordered his best shipwrights to modify the Navy's Warships to best fight the Suloise vessels. So they looked at a fleet that just returned after a fight and begun reinforcing the most damaged parts, until a particularity keen carpenter made an observation. "The ships that returned are indeed damaged, but at least they came back! This means that the ones that sunk were struck in those areas that seem lightly damaged, those are the parts that need to be strengthened!"" Ering looks back at Leoavor, wondering if his story missed the mark. "What I meant to say is that the reason why we've only heard of Tainted Rokugani is because the Shadowlands are a section of Rokugan, so it would make sense that they are the ones famous for being afflicted." "We should ask Xankoris if Dreyan looked like she was Tainted, it would be one of the fastest way to disprove one of the two theories." Leoavor, being largely unfamiliar with vehicular warfare, doesn't seem to grasp the parable until you explain. Then he nods slowly, hmming. "If she is, then it would mean the tome is infused with the same sort of evil power that comes from the Shadowlands of Rokugan ... which would make it even more imperative to find a cure for the Taint, before more people are infected." Josh said: "We don't want him burning anyone, its tied to a acid flask at his heart keeps him tame." "what would Zorall offer for him? The shrine is a major point for his release though." Azilla looks horrified, and Hamanap shares her discomfort even now. "I disapprove of such a grisly method," the Egyptian priestess assures your guest, "but there was no other way to keep your brother safely imprisoned." Perhaps seeing the reason in this, the half-goblin turns back to the peephole and says in "Hey! It's Azilla. I'm going to negotiate for your release, Razzy. Father wants to ransom you, so behave yourself for now. Once you're out, you can take your revenge on these dicks in the war." She turns back to face you four, golden eyes narrowed. "No peace, but we'll pay his ransom for now. Shrines of Garyx are very expensive to build, all that red gold and fireproofing... I can agree to have one constructed here as the price of Razzy's freedom, materials and activation included." Sense Motive applies. Dawi said: Max said: There are few trees in this part of the Catacombs, so many of these he spots have nests in them. Many are other types of birds though--babblers, bushtits, cardinals, chickadees, creepers, finches--and it takes most of the day to find a handful of corvids like himself. Roll 6 Diplomacy checks. Checks: -1, 4, 6, 14, 4, 3 He only manages to convince one family of magpies to come with him. They fly to the tower where the aviary is under construction, and are not terribly impressed with the work so far... "We'll come back to see your stone nest when it's finished," one tells Vigil in the language of corvids, before they fly back to their tree.

sense motive 14.

On Sunday, Goodmonth 23rd, Verne returns to the fort on his riding horse Nyx. He's recovering from some sounds, and his uniform is torn and bloodstained. Hamanap treats his injuries while Caden Redleaf starts fixing the damaged clothing. "Sorry it took me so long to get back," Verne says with a fraught smile. "I ran into some trouble while circling south around the Stonefare and the Tuktuk warrens..." "Goblins?" Caden asks. Verne shakes his head, smile dying. "Suloise bandits. They're attacking thorps, sacking and burning at will. I dealt with some of them, but there were too many... I had to beat a hasty retreat. If not for Nyx, I might have been done for." That evening, Hamanap invites Avariel up to one of the towers to show him the stars. "Tonight is a holiday in Terolus," she explains. "I thought you might not know, since you said you haven't been here long. They call it Ryon's Eve, a night for appreciating the heavens and the seasonal meteor showers. Look!" the tall, graceful woman says suddenly, pointing. Glancing up, you see a falling star paint its golden streak across the speckled sky for a few moments before fading away. "It's a clear night, too... perfect weather for it." She's quiet for a few minutes, enjoying the view with you as the breeze gently ruffles her robes and your feathers. Then she adds wistfully, "My people believe that falling stars are the tears of Horus, god of the night sky. He sheds them for those soon to die... I wonder whom these tears are for? Our enemies, or us?" Knowledge (religion) applies. Hiskel returns from Bowhery the next day, but there is still no word from Zorall. A few more days pass, and on the 27th work is finally completed on the new aviary. Hamanap pitches in to help the workers finish, since the red morning skies forebode a thunderstorm. Sure enough, by early afternoon it's begun to rain and the wind is picking up. Vigil can roll a Diplomacy check to try to convince the magpies he met last week to come shelter from the storm in the newly roofed aviary, with a +2 circumstance bonus for the weather.

Triss go through the library at some point searching it to see what their collection on illusion and enchantment based research or study materials looks like.  Getting some wine out for himself to enjoy with the occasion as well.

Max said: Vigil can roll a Diplomacy check to try to convince the magpies he met last week to come shelter from the storm in the newly roofed aviary, with a +2 circumstance bonus for the weather. Vigil, apparently too used to talk to humans is once again out of touch with his fellow birds (Rolled a 3)

Dawi said: Max said: Vigil can roll a Diplomacy check to try to convince the magpies he met last week to come shelter from the storm in the newly roofed aviary, with a +2 circumstance bonus for the weather. Vigil, apparently too used to talk to humans is once again out of touch with his fellow birds (Rolled a 3) The magpies think he's crazy for trying to fly this close to a storm, and squawk at him to go away while they hunker down. Perhaps he'll have better luck after the weather breaks.

Avariel nods. "I wonder such myself." (Know religion check of 12) "It's certainly been some time since I've seen the stars like this...I suppose being able to fly doesn't mean you can't still appreciate the beauty of the sky as something special."

Hiskel will find Gunnloda the blacksmith "could you help me craft this silver ignot  into a egg shape?"

Nate S. said: Avariel nods. "I wonder such myself." (Know religion check of 12) "It's certainly been some time since I've seen the stars like this...I suppose being able to fly doesn't mean you can't still appreciate the beauty of the sky as something special." You recall a missionary from distant Egypt coming through Salem once, preaching this same strange faith. He spoke of Horus as well, a falcon-headed god of the skies.  Curiously, Hamanap asks "What's the highest you've ever flown? Is it possible to fly to the moons?" In the sky above, the larger white Luna is almost full and the smaller blue Celene is a thin crescent. You might know from experience that the air grows thinner as you climb higher, making it both more difficult to fly and to breathe, and you've never even gotten close to the moons. Josh said: Hiskel will find Gunnloda the blacksmith "could you help me craft this silver ignot  into a egg shape?" When you arrive at the Smithy, Gunnloda is making out with her boyfriend Traubonn, the apothecary. She pulls away from his kisses, laughing, to see what you need. "I'm not a silversmith, milady, but I'll do ma best."  Two days later the errand-boy Alton Underbough delivers a more-or-less ovoid silver ingot back to you. And, perhaps by providence, that same day another party arrives at the front gates. Word spreads through the Fort like wildfire: that dragon-goblin is back, and she brought another  one! Your honor guard this time, hastily gathered on your way downstairs, consists of the orc mercenary Krusk, one of Limar's followers Miles Thorngreen, and one of Ering's platoon Private Garret Tosscobble. As you cross the yard with Hamanap and your trio of guardsmen, you can see that the group consists of Azilla, two orcs, a dwarf, and a half-red dragoness elf with olive skin where she doesn't have scales. "Don't worry, if they try anything I'll put a dagger between their eyes at 6 paces before they can blink," Miles assures you in a whisper as you approach. "We still got a deal, kobold?" Azilla asks loudly as soon as you're within earshot, eyeing the guards warily. You can see that the elven dragon wears flame-patterened robes, with a red gold amulet shaped like a reptilian eye over a flame--the unholy symbol of Garyx. The three purebloods behind her all carry heavy packs and wear Zorall's sigilry, though despite their burly muscles they look more like workmen than soldiers.

"yes come on in goblin, nice to meet you priestess."

Josh said: "yes come on in goblin, nice to meet you priestess." Miles and Krusk eyeball the orcs and dwarf, and get eyeballed right back, as the priestess and Azilla sweep past. "Raliza," the half-elf introduces herself curtly. "We've brought the supplies to build the shrine, and the rest of the coin for Razzy's ransom. The work should take less than a week."

"I suppose your chaotic evil gods shrine  would be better off near Tiamats shrine over there, did you bring some book for me to read?"

“I’m afraid the moons are a bit out of reach for a little bird like me...they’re very far, and the air gets very thin the higher you get. I can make it above the trees a decent distance but even some small animals can fly higher than I can...it’s probably by virtue of the fact that they are born to do it while only half of me is.” (Avariel doesn’t know that smaller animals require less oxygen...he’s just chalking it up to his half-blooded nature)

Nate S. said: “I’m afraid the moons are a bit out of reach for a little bird like me...they’re very far, and the air gets very thin the higher you get. I can make it above the trees a decent distance but even some small animals can fly higher than I can...it’s probably by virtue of the fact that they are born to do it while only half of me is.” (Avariel doesn’t know that smaller animals require less oxygen...he’s just chalking it up to his half-blooded nature) "Ah, I see..." Hamanap says, sounding a little disappointed. "Well, who knows? Perhaps someday I'll get to see them up close." Josh said: "I suppose your chaotic evil gods shrine  would be better off near Tiamats shrine over there, did you bring some book for me to read?" Raliza's workmen start to unload tools and materials from their packs as she looks around the common room--ingots of red gold, blocks of dark stone, bulging sacks, hammers, masonry trowels, chisels, and more. "I did, yes," she says, snapping her clawed fingers. The dwarf produces two tomes bound in leather from his pack and hands them to you: each one has the title written on the cover in ornate Draconic: The Cleansing Flame.  Despite this, the Garyxian scripture inside them is written in Common. The orcs and dwarf get to work right away under Raliza's direction. "We'll need access to a smithy as well. I assume you have one here somewhere?" Raliza asks, eyeing the other shrines curiously. 

"yes, your workers may use it under watch of course, would you care for some thing to read while we wait on the work to be done?" hiskel will read the book while waiting.

Josh said: "yes, your workers may use it under watch of course, would you care for some thing to read while we wait on the work to be done?" "I'll need to supervise the entire process, but I suppose we can't work all  the time..." Raliza admits. "What have you got?" Josh said: hiskel will read the book while waiting. The Cleansing Flame 's message is fundamentally about how growth can only occur in the vacuum left after destruction. Small changes, it says, only bring further stagnation--to create the new, one must first shatter the old. So rather than protecting, the goal of life should be destroying, thereby bringing change and evolution. In this way, evil brings chaos, and the world is improved. It tells legends of the red dragon god Garyx and His realm in the Windswept Depths of Pandemonium, how He periodically travels to the Material Plane to wreak unholy swaths of destruction across the landscape. There are parables of those who revere Him following his example, using their power to bring ruin and devastation, and the change that this always brings. Particular attention is given to the usefulness of arson in destroying; it suggests that fire itself is the ultimate manifestation and blessing of Garyx, for it spreads and consumes as He does, and new growth always blossoms in its wake. It also has various prayers to be used before going into battle, before destroying things or lighting flames, and in Godsday rituals. For example, when lighting a fire, a worshiper of Garyx murmurs a benison such as “Grant me the power to destroy.”  There are also instructions for conducting a variety of rites connected to the seasons. At the winter solstice (Needfest 4th), All-Consuming Night is when you should keep a large bonfire lit and have followers bring a variety of flammable items to be destroyed. At the spring equinox (Growfest 4th), you should hold a Sanctification of Renewal in which the ashes at the site of the All-Consuming Night bonfire are sifted and examined. Any useful remains are taken to be reused. For instance, bits of metal are taken to be reforged into swords, armor, or other useful tools of destruction. Any seedlings that might have taken root in the area are nurtured.

"theres the eternal horde on the Astilabor shrine and then we have a library elsewhere full of books." which festival is closer?

What does Hiskel do with the two copies of The Cleansing Flame ? A couple days after the bonfire, a hobgoblin hedge knight arrives at the gates, seeking audience with the Wayfinders. "My name is Sir Sevyir," he announces to the gathered Hiskel, Hamanap, and Avariel in a confident voice. "I come to offer you my service, such as it is." His scale mail is of poor quality but well-maintained, and the same can be said for his tired-looking light warhorse. He wears a heavy mace at his hip, and has a wooden lance across his back.

Put one in the library at the keep and send the other to the one in waterwend. "Sevyir?, I guess i could accept your service on Limars behalf, Leave your horse in the stable and we can talk inside." -I'm hiskel. -What are you trying to accomplish? are you hoping for some peaceful guard duty or did you want to fight in the war?

Josh said: "Sevyir?, I guess i could accept your service on Limars behalf, Leave your horse in the stable and we can talk inside." -I'm hiskel. -What are you trying to accomplish? are you hoping for some peaceful guard duty or did you want to fight in the war? "Yes, milady," he affirms, leaving his tired horse in Wellby's care and following you inside. "I will serve however milady needs," he says proudly. "I have a good deal of experience in battle, and was trained in the knightly arts, but it is hard to find an honorable master willing to take in a hobgoblin. I have heard that milady and her comrades are more open-minded, so I thought to try my luck here. Have you need of a strong sword and able horseman, Lady Hiskel?"