Finrod and Blod have returned to the fold. Stephanie is back to normal and the group decides to finish off the dragon. Silvarn volunteers to cause a diversion so the group can reach the dragons lair.
Gathering up your equipment, the Seekers move out. Silvarn is still at the temple as you depart. No enemies are encounter as you reach the outskirts of yaun-ti territory.
The group pauses, waiting for Silvarn's diversion.
Suddenly, a huge shadow flies overhead! The group looks up fearing it to be the red dragon.
However, you quickly note that this dragon is not red. It is silver in color! In fact, it looks like molded silver. No scales are visible.
The majestic silver dragon buzzes the yaun-ti holdings. As it banks over the ruins you estimate it to be about 130' long nose to tail!
The yaun-ti flee in terror. Silvarn glides in and opens her huge maw. She breaths a Cone of Cold and those yaun-ti caught in its effects topple over.
Within minutes all the yaun-ti have taken cover. There is no sign of the red dragon.
The Seekers move into the camp as Silvarn soars overhead. No yaun-ti are encountered and the Seekers reach the dragon's lair...
SUBJ: Claudius... FROM: GM Falcon 11/07/91 S#: 518205
"Well, unless someone has a better idea..", Claudius speaks up, "I vote for a direct assault. Don't give the dragon time to compensate. Fighters in front, mages with fire-support in back. Any more complicated ideas?"
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 11/07/91 S#: 800280
As we move towards the dragon's lair, I'll tell Fin what has happened during his absence as Claudius and I have tried to lead the group.
I'm slightly in awe when Silvarn turns out to be a silver dragon! But she was so little just a moment ago!
"What do you think we should do, Fin", I ask when we are ready to do battle. "I'm not to keen on running into the lair and right into his breath weapon!"
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 11/09/91 S#: 401033
Fin is overjoyed when Steph and he work out their differences. When the two lovers return to the group from their walk, there is a noticeable spring in his step, and a glint in his eye.... perhaps a bit of his old playfulness has returned.
The blue-eyed mercenary listens quietly to the tale of how his beloved and Claude have been leading the party, and says only "Not quite what I or Val would have done, but, we weren't here, were we?" His eyes are mild, and he seems quite willing to follow those two, his Wife and his Friend, wherever they lead.
After the mild surprise of finding Silvarn to be a dragon, it is no surprise that she is able to clear the way to the Red's lair.
"Well, Claudius, I'd say that without better knowledge of what we'll find inside the wyrm's lair, the best we can do is a careful and silent frontal attack... but of course, if any opportunities present themselves for us to turn to covert approach (small side passages inaccessible to the dragon, perhaps?) , then we should be quick to adopt a different plan."
Before moving off into the lair, Fin casts STRENGTH on Steph.
"Claude, Steph, I recommend that Bernie and I lead the way in... perhaps 100 feet or so ahead of the main party. We can handle ourselves in an emergency, and make good scouts. And with Bernie's level head along, you needn't worry about me getting too deep into something impetuous." ::Slow grin::
--Finrod Fasthand
--Reunited Romantic
SUBJ: Tania (R) FROM: Enchantres 11/09/91 S#: 822709
The mage/priestess has been unusually quiet during the last few hours. (Since Claudius yelled at her for any paying attention.)
Once we see Silvarn in her true form, I go into my 'A duh- a duh-' speech again, but do not pass out this time.
When we reach our destination, I'll try to hang near the back of the group... way in the back! ;D
SUBJ: Fiben Bolger FROM: FatalCharm 11/09/91 S#: 413788
(Backing up a bit)
When Claudius scolds Fiben and Tania, Fiben is at first shocked at Claudius' apparent callous attitude towards Rooster's death. Then he of course realizes Claudius is right and hangs his head in shame. Fiben is no longer a child. And not only has he proclaimed himself an adventurer, but he has joined one of the mightiest and renown Adventuring Groups, The Seekers. He silently renews his personal vow to serve the Seekers for as long as they serve the good of the land. He moves over to Tania and with much sincerity says, ''Thank you for what you were trying to do for me. I
appreciate it. And thanks for teaching me the prayer of Release. When our work is finished here, I will go to the site of his death, and bury him with the prayer if possible. I would certainly welcome your company.
When Silvarn flies over, Fiben looks up in awe and secretly wishes that he was a dragon. Oh what it must be like. Then thinks, 'I must get over these childish fantasies. This is the real world now, and I have jobs to do.'.
When they reach the lair, Fiben Approaches Claudius and Steph. With a
slight bow, ''Claudius, I'm sorry for what happened earlier. I am at your
disposal. I'm afraid my magic is at no level to fight a Dragon. But I feel I have proven myself as a scout and an archer. I will go in with the fighters, but would like to keep enough distance to take some coverage and use my Short Bow and my arrows.'' He'll be aiming first at the dragon's eyes, if that makes any difference.
(Fiben has taken arrows out of his Back pack to refill his quiver to max. It holds 20 you said, right Mad?)
-Greetings to Blod!-
For Blod:
Fiben Bolger (Fibe-en Bowl-gear) is a Male Elf. Average height and build. He has sky blue eyes, and long jet black hair which goes about mid-way down his back. (and which is now tied back into a ponytail to be out of his way during the fighting). He is wearing soft brown boots, black breeches with black stockings, a dark blue tunic with silver colored trim, a black vest with dark grey trim and a black cloak. While chatting you find out he is skilled as a scout and is developing his magical
abilities. (he's a Thief/Mage). :)
SUBJ: Blod... FROM: Blod 11/10/91 S#: 494567
Well Met Fiben!
"Gee, I kinda like Claud's idea! I'm all ready to carve up this overgrown lizard!! Another tooth for my pouch wouldn't be bad either!"
When Silvarn flies overhead, Blod is heard muttering, "Gee, another dragon, I shoulda known! Good thing this one's friendly. I am sweating enough in this stupid jungle!"
SUBJ: Dani.. FROM: GM Elezar 11/10/91 S#: 483255
After coming talking to Tania (alone, guys. ;) Thanks for the sentiment but it's between us Mystrans..) Dani seems to come out of his melancholy. So much in fact, that after Claudius Explodes about "Worrying about the dead later" Dani all but bursts. Later, if he can get Claudius away from the group for a few minutes, he WILL burst..
"Exactly WHAT do you think you're doing, cutting down Tania like that?! No matter what you say, she is NOT ready to take on this dragon! A Funeral may have lent her the resolve to take on a task of this magnitude.. But no, you've taken that chance from her. The chance to add to your 'force' rather than hang in the back as a frightened child would. I hope, for your sake and hers, that she DOESN'T freeze up when we actually reach battle, as it may cost someone their life!"
Dani'll remain with Tania, for the remainder, trying to keep her spirits up.. While also helping her laugh off surprises like Silvarn, "You didn't expect to be running around fighting boring enemies when you joined the Seekers, did you? A Dragon? Overgrown Lizard with Wings.. Sharp Teeth.. Fiery Breath.. HUGE Clawss.. ::Shudder:: Oops.. Sorry." Given the chance, he'll see if he can get Tania a bit more relaxed around Kitten, as well as the other way around. :)
Dani..
SUBJ: Claudius... FROM: GM Falcon 11/10/91 S#: 495636
Claudius glances at Fiben, and takes him aside, putting an arm around the elf's shoulders:
"Nothing to forgive. We ALL grieve for Rooster, all of us....and we WILL hold a proper funeral later, a funeral be- fitting a member of our clan. My point is that we are not safe right now, and working through the feelings that funerals tend to bring out requires relative safety. It would not honor our friend to be burying him while our enemies move against us, and possibly catch us with our pants down."
Assuming Dani catches him alone, Claud will take quite a different attitude. "Listen, moron..", the mage hisses coldly, "The halfling will be buried, with honor, but now is NOT the time. We will hold it later in an attempt to ASSURE that we will only bury one, not more. If you don't like it, you are welcome to stay behind...however, the DAY that a Seeker dies because you failed to help, *I* will introduce *you* to a fireball. Got it? GOOD." The mage then stalks away angrily.
When Finrod speaks, Claud nods: "That is pretty much what I figured myself."
He quickly sketches things out:
"Fin, you and Bernie go ahead and scout. Fiben, if you want to scout, go ahead..just be careful, eh?" He smiles slightly.
"If there is only one way in, then Blod and Steph, you take the lead. Pad, Zynara and I will take the middle, while the rest take the rear.. Armon, if we get separated somehow, you're in charge of that group."
"If we do find a side-route, then the mages will take it, while the warriors go right down the dragon's throat. The dragon will get off one attack, probably, but in that time maybe we can catch the thing off guard. Fiben, you and Bernie would go with us in that scenario."
He turns to Armon: "If we do find a side route, you and the others are in charge of holding that junction against all comers or we'll be outflanked.. there is no dishonor in a withdrawal if needed though."
He looks around again: "Anyone have anything to add?"
(Dani- no offense taken...at least by the player ;))
SUBJ: Tania (R) FROM: Enchantres 11/11/91 S#: 474302
Tania remains silent as if depressed. She accepts Dani's company without much in the way of comment. I'll even scratch the big-ole Kitten! (Perhaps she doesn't realize what she is doing?)
My face blushes when Dani and Claudius get into it. 'Dani! Please, you're just making it worse.'
SUBJ: Armon (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 11/12/91 S#: 472097
The bard looks skyward in admiration as a breeze caused by the passing dragon whips his red cloak around him. He remains looking upward, a slight smile on his face, as Claudius speaks to him. Finally, snapped from his reverie, he nods to the mage.
"I'll guard your back, and do it well..." he let's out a soft laugh, "for I'm hardly much use as a warrior, and not much of a mage. Ah, the life of a bard..."
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 11/12/91 S#: 792023
"Well-planned, Claudius. Worthy of a true mercenary officer. If you ever wanna find gainful employment in a real unit, I'll gladly write you a letter of recommendation." The Fair-haired elf smiles, a genuine grin as if Claude were a favorite pupil who has learned well.
"One request, though... If the opportunity arises to split the party as you've said, I'd like to advance with the fighters... if only to give them a little heavy fire-support inside their squad. Also, they will benefit most from my HASTE, and I want to be sure of catching all of them and myself in the same radius."
"Another consideration of splitting up is coordination of attacks... which group should wait for the other to strike before attacking? And if separated and retreating, where shall we make for as a rallying point?"
-Finrod Fasthand
-Mercenary Multiclass
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 11/14/91 S#: 811626
First, Pad tells Sean to stay far out of the fight. He doesn't want the homunculus getting roasted.
As the party prepares to enter, Pad will cast his Fireshield, Poly Self, Fly, and Improved Invisibility. He'll assume the form of a quickling. He'll move as necessary so he can drop his area spells without clipping any party members. He'll start with 2 Cones of Cold. Then 2 Lightning Bolts and 3 Magic Missiles. If possible at any time, Pad will throw a Wall of Force to pin the dragon into a small space where it will have trouble using its full range of attacks.
The Seekers enter the dragon's lair! The lair is in what used to the palace where the ruler of the city dwelled. Most of it has collapsed, leaving the whole rather wide open. There is not much to offer as far as cover goes.
Pad prepares by casting several spells on himself. The Seekers enter the ruins of the palace...
A small group of yaun-ti are encountered first. A Cone of Cold from Pad and a Fireball from Finrod just about wipes them out. The fighters finish up the remains.
The Seekers find themselves in a huge corridor. Rounding a corner, you find the lair of the dragon! The red breathes, but Pad was to fast and blocked it with a Wall of Force.
Yaun-ti rush in from the rear!
Claudius hits the yaun-ti with a lightning bolt and several drop. Zynara adds a Flame Arrow and removes an abomination.
Carnery is caught by yaun-ti mage and polymorphed into a snake. He slithers off.
The newer Seekers do what they can to hold the snake men back. Tania hits one with a Magic Missile, while Dani casts an Entangle, causing the weeds to grab the yaun-ti. Fiben blinds several of the snake men with a Color Spray.
Pad flies over the Wall of Force and hits the dragon with a Lightning Bolt. The bolt strikes in one of its wings, ripping a huge hole in it!
The dragon roars in pain and tries to flee on foot. (Or should that be claw?)
Stephanie, Blod and Finrod run around the Wall of Force and give chase to the wounded wyrm. Blod reaches the dragon and neatly slices off a portion its tail!
The dragon pauses, flicks it's tail and drives Blod and Finrod into a wall!
The pause proves to fatal, however, as Stephanie reaches the dragon and she drives Lightning into the beast!
Again, the dragon screams and attempts to flee. Steph hangs on to Lightning for dear life as the dragon drags her along.
Pad follows up with a Magic Missile and the dragon finally dies.
Back on the Yaun-Ti front, Claudius fires another Lightning Bolt and fries more of the snake men.
They are quickly being worn down. Many flee, only to run into Silvarn who is waiting outside.
Almost as quickly as it began, the battle comes to an end. Remarkably there were no Seeker casualties. However, Carnery was turned into a snake but was lost during the battle.
Silvarn lands and congratulates you on the devastating victory! The yaun-ti will not be a threat in this area for a long time to come.
Days roll past and the Seekers wounds are healed. The Red Dragon's horde is found and examined. (See Notes.)
On the day before you are planning to return to Gateway, Silvarn invites you down into the lower depths of the temple. Hidden on the bottom level, you enter a magnificent temple dedicated to some ancient god of good.
There in the temple you meet the couatl mother.
She is a magnificent and beautiful creature. She is a full ten foot long winged serpent who's feathers are the colors of the rainbow. Floating near her is a smaller couatl. You hear her voice in your minds as she speaks.
"You have my thanks and gratitude, champions of good. I have my own personal reward to give you all. Follow, please."
The winged serpent leads you to a small fountain of bubbling water near one corner of the temple.
"This is what the inhabitant of Tulom called the Fountain of the Gods. The water is magical and will have a variety of beneficial effects upon the drinker. You all may partake of one drink from the fountain. A second drink would prove fatal. This is the will of the gods!"
Those who drink the water find it to be pleasant tasting. They feel tingly for a few moments after drinking.
SUBJ: GM Notes: (R) FROM: GM Mad 11/16/91 S#: 470033
Everyone will have been healed back to maximum HP's. Except for Carnery, who was never found.
Updated XP's will be up next post. :)
I'll need to know who drank from the fountain to determine what effects it had on you. Remember, this is strictly voluntary!
Breaking down the Dragon Horde, you found the following items.
Coins:
12,000 sp
13,000 gp
6,000 pp
4,000 ep
22 gems of an average 100gp value
Magic Items:
7 Potions
3 Scrolls
#1: Mage Scroll with 1 spell: Claws of the Umber Hulk (6th level)
#2: Priest Scroll: 3 Spells: Weather Stasis (4th), Monster Mount (6th) and Skip Day (6th)
#3: Mage Scroll: 4 Spells: Alacrity (3rd), Locate Creature (4th), Safeguarding (5th) and Augmentation 2 (6th)
All spells are from the Tome of Magic
The following items were detected as Magical:
1 ring
1 ceramic jug
1 suit of plate mail armor
20 arrows
1 shield
1 staff
That's all! ;)
SUBJ: Blod... FROM: DD Pagent 11/16/91 S#: 521828
Seeing how effectively the Seekers take care of the dragon and yaun-ti makes Blods heart swell with pride! After the battle, Blod will walk up to each member and clasp their hand in friendship, offering his congratulations to all!
Upon seeing the mother and baby couatl, Blod gets a warm feeling inside. He grabs Zynara in a hug and says, "I think it is time for us to visit our little one, eh Mom? ;D"
Blod will drink from the fountain, but only once. As far as treasure goes, nothing really interests the big fighter, except maybe the arrows. If no one claims these, I will gladly take them.
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 11/17/91 S#: 815547
A moment of terror grips the blue-eyed fighter-mage as he sees his wife being drug along by the hilt of her sword... a terror mixed with pride in her tenacity and courage.
The elven multi-class quickly picks himself up from the rubble, and offers Blod a hand up to his own feet. He casts a wry glance at the impression they left in the broken wall. "Blod, we've got to find a better way of making doors, old top."
He then jogs over to where Stephanie is extricating Lightning from the dragon's chest cavity. "Fine shot, dear! Does me proud to see it.", he says with a grin, and punches her lightly in the shoulder.
Later, when the treasure is being examined, the mercenary Mage-thief quietly suggests that the splitting of the magical treasure wait until himself, Paddy, and Claudius can fully determine each item's abilities. Oh- and Zynara, too, if the baby leaves her time for such menial tasks as IDENTIFY (kind of messes up the milk, when Mom is swallowing goldfish and playing yo-yo with her constitution) :)
Upon meeting the Couatl, Fin is somewhat uneasy in the knowledge that he is not truly "a warrior of good", but rather a mercenary who sees that profits are hurt by the way evil does business. But, apparently, the Couatl equates DOING good with BEING good, so the wiry elf quietly steps forward to drink from the pool when the offer is made.
About the treasure... all the scrolls are too high a level for a multiclass like Finrod to make good use of them, so he is less likely to be interested... mainly, the Jug, Ring, and Arrows catch his eye. Potions are nice, but too much of a hassle for the minor benefits they usually bestow.
One thing sure, though: the leaders should have the final say in where the items go... they have done the thankless job of being in charge of the basically chaotic group setup (a thankless job), they should at least get the benefit of allocating the treasure.
--Finrod Fasthand
--Accidental Do-gooder
SUBJ: Claudius (R) FROM: GM Falcon 11/17/91 S#: 520866
The battle begins! So far so good, until he realizes the yuan-ti have outflanked them, and are attacking the vulnerable flank.
"I KNEW THERE WAS A HOLE IN MY PLAN!!", Claudius yowls, sounding for all the world like a major catfight. He whirled, and unleashed his lightning bolts on the enemy.
The battle ended quickly, though. The fight on both sides ended at about the same time. Claud frowns, and waits tensely for several long minutes. "That was too easy..", he growls.
He is wrong for once, however, and the day passes. "Okay...first priority is obviously the platinum and gold, and the magic. We take the rest only if we can carry it, okee?"
He wanders over to Tania: "Excellent job..", he murmurs quietly. "You can prepare the ceremony for Rooster if you'd like." He smiles warmly.
"Someone find Carnery!", Claudius snaps. A search reveals nothing, how- ever...the Seekers will leave two banners behind after all.
Over the next few days, besides the funeral, Claudius will be pensive. When the question of the magical pool eventually comes up, Claud will drink once, muttering: "Maybe it'll teach me something about advanced tactics."
He will resist any requests for items or treasure at this time, insisting such things are best left for Gateway.
SUBJ: Dani.. FROM: GM Elezar 11/17/91 S#: 812137
After the battle, Dani frantically starts looking for Carnery (using Detect Magic) and returns quiety when his search proves fruitless..
Later, when the Couatl asks that we drink from the pool, Dani will gladly be one of the first to do so.. ('It's magic! Mystra be praised!') ;) He'll then beam with pleasure at receiving TWO gifts from Mystra within the last two weeks.. ('But am I deserving of this honor?')
After returning, when all the treasure is revealed, he'll exclaim, "Mystra be praised! She has taken one from us, and then provided a way for us to reclaim him! Padraig, we must return to the Jungle.. The Lady has given us a Locate Creature spell with which you, in your power, may locate our friend Carnery with EASE!"
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 11/18/91 S#: 831366
"Well, last time I drank anything magical I ended up 10 years old. I should be good for this one. Couldn't have 2 serious accidents in a row." Pad will take a drink from the fountain.
Pad says to Dani, "I'll have to study the spell first to see exactly what it does. This island is covered with snakes. If that spell just finds any snake, it will be useless."
SUBJ: Fiben Bolger FROM: FatalCharm 11/19/91 S#: 827552
For some foolish reason, Fiben had only thought he would have to worry about fighting the dragon, and it didn't even occur to him that there might be more of the Yuan-ti at the lair. But Ironically, inside himself
Fiben felt relieved to fight the Snake men, for at least he could have some effect on them rather than just being a bystander.
When the fight ends, Fiben does a few back flips, jumping for joy and relieving some of the tension he had built up over the last few days. He goes to Tania and asks if she will still help him hold the funeral for Rooster where he will say the prayer she taught him, and will also lay down one of his extra bone and tooth necklaces to mark his resting place.
When the Party goes to meet the Couatl, Fiben is quiet and reverent. On sighting the magnificent creatures and as the Creature's thoughts fill
his head, Fiben drops to his knees, arms outstretched, and palms upward, in a symbol of respect, submission and admiration.
At the Pool, Fiben again drops to his knees and wordlessly cups some of the bubbly water in one hand. Then he slowly lifts his hand over his head which is tilted back, tilts his hand and lets the water run down into his throat. He waits for a minute in case it should have any immediate effects which might make him dizzy, then quietly walks back to join the Seekers.
At the Dragon Horde, Fiben's eyes light up at the sight of the ring and the Potions. Fiben is always interested in potions. But since he has not yet the ability to identify anything, he stays silent for now. He certainly wants to be around when the potions are identified though.
As the party is hanging out doing there thing, Fiben watches Dani and Kitten play, and smiles. But his eyes hold sorrow and even a hint of envy.
How he wishes he could have found himself an animal friend. Its memories of the monkey he once had that makes him sad. And now it looks like they'll be heading back to Gateway soon. ::sigh::
At least, if he gets a share of the wealth back at Gateway, maybe he will be able to purchase a hunting Cat of his own. After all, that was his
second choice, and Kitten could use the company.
SUBJ: GM Notes: (R) FROM: GM Mad 11/19/91 S#: 802134
Updated XP's! Many levels gained:
Name AC/HP Clss/Lvl XP's:
Armon 8/35 B/6* 22449
Bernice 1/43 T/7 47935
Blod 0/56 F/6* 32692
Claudius 8/28 INV/6* 50160
Dani 0/22 C/4* 6180
Fiben 7/14 T/4* 5995
M/3* 6612
Finrod 2/38 F/5 28342
M/7* 60109
T/6 30331
Mercy 5/36 F/4* 8107
C/4* 8507
Padraig 10/56 INV/11 455614
Stephanie -2/69 F/7* 69253
Tania 9/13 C/3* 4746
M/3* 5135
Zynara 7/24 CON/6 50690
* = Level(s) gained. Characters function as these new levels. Send updated skills and Prof's ASAP! Fiben and Tania can start to learn 2nd level mage spells, and Fin can learn 4th level mage spells!
Results of drinking from the fountain:
(All results are permanent!)
Blod - +11 to HP total! (added in above)
Finrod - +1 to INT
Claudius - +1 to INT
Dani - +1 to WIS
Pad - Ages 10 years! Is now 22 years old.
Fiben - +1 to DEX
SUBJ: Tania FROM: Enchantres 11/19/91 S#: 828206
Tania is a bundle of nerves during the battle. Somehow she manages not to faint! She actually manages to make a contribution too! 'Never knew I was so brave', is the thought to herself. 'Course with Dani keeping her mind occupied it greatly simplified things! ;D
'I'm amazed I'm alive', I say to Blod when he shakes my still slightly shaking hands.
When the dragon's horde of goodies is found, I just stand there mouth agape. 'Jeepers' is the quote fer the moment!
I return Claudius smile when he praises me work. 'Thank you, sir', I say back.
When ready, I'll continue on with Fiben in the task of laying Rooster to rest.
Upon learning that the Lady of Mysteries has granted me access to both 2nd level mage AND priest spells I cannot contain myself! I practical perform acrobatics across the room and give any Seekers in the area a big 'ol hug! ;D
'So what kind of 2nd level mages spells are available? Whatcha got?!' Every mage gets asked this question, startin' with Pad. ;D
Later we get to meet this like totally awesome feather snake! 'Pleasure to be of service, ma'am' and I curtsy when introduced.
I agree with Dani's sentiments that Mystra is with us lately and will also drink from the Fountain of Good Things! ;D
Sometime after the battle, I work up my courage and check out the dead dragon. I marvel at the thickness of its scales and the sharpness of its claws. 'I'm alive and your not! You ain't so tough ya overgrown lizard!' I kick it in the side, hurting my foot in the process. I leave the dragon lair with a huge grin on my face. ;D
SUBJ: Claudius FROM: GM Falcon 11/19/91 S#: 841718
Spellbook, Second List
----------------------
Darkness 15' Radius, Detect Invisibility, ESP, Flaming Sphere, Irritation, Stinking Cloud, Web, Wizard Lock, Detect Evil, Mirror Image, Know Alignment
"So, Pad..", Claud beams when he realizes how NICE that pool was to him, "Let's talk.." He refers to the extra three spells/level he now has room for. ;)
SUBJ: Tania FROM: Enchantres 11/19/91 S#: 844264
'Thank you kindly, Mage Claudius', I say as he opens his book and give him a peck on the cheek. ;D
'Let's see what kind of neato spells there are here... '
SUBJ: Armon (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 11/20/91 S#: 812570
The bard smiles to see the mother and child couatl combination. He remains silent, studying them, as if for a song...
A later song. When given the opportunity, the bard kneels and drinks from the fountain (assuming Mad still let's me, considering I was sick all earlier this week and couldn't post...). He examines the magical items, studying each but seeking none.
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 11/20/91 S#: 831629 "Well,
gee... if it'll get me a peck on the cheek...I'll open my books too."
"OUCH! Now, Steph- you know I'm just playing... no one could ever replace YOU in my heart. She is kinda cute, though... OW! OK, OK! Er... her ya go, young mages...but er.. better forget the peck." ;)
Second Lvl Spells Not in Claude's Book
Con Light, Melf's Acid Arrow, Knock, Strength
Fin then gets in line to talk to Paddy.
Also 3 slots per lvl, and a 4th Lvl to boot!
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 11/20/91 S#: 395427
When I see the dragon's winged damaged I realize that it will not be able to escape by air! With a battle cry of "DIE!!" I run after it knowing that Lightning will do extra damage to it! (It's a Frost Brand)
I watch in amazement at how easily it swats Blod and Fin aside! "I will not be so easily stopped, dragon!" Once getting within attack range, I leap and drive Lightning into the beast!"
The next thing I know, I'm hanging on to Lightning for dear life! Finally the dragons stops and dies.
I accept Fin's congratulates with a smile. "Just another day at work, dear." :D
Later when the hoard is explored.
"Claudius has the right idea. Let us return to the friendly confines of Gateway before handing things out."
I eye the treasure and am interested in the armor.
I shake my head as I watch Tania prance about shouting about new spells. When Fin jokes about letting her see his spells, I say "Tania is young and excitable. She kisses in thanks. However, if I catch you involved in heavier forms of kissing, I'll break your arm."
::smiles then walks off: ;D
"Pleased to meet you", I say to the couatl. I am puzzled by what the fountain can provide, but seeing the others get interesting results, I give it a whirl.
I notice Finrod fidgeting when he meets our benefactor. "You're a good man. You just don't like to admit it!"
"Hey, Pad! Looks like you're all grown up! Not bad" ;D
SUBJ: Padraig (R) FROM: GM Shifty 11/21/91 S#: 31460
Pad drinks from the pool and the sound of shredding cloth fills the air. Being used to Polymorphs, the physical change doesn't phase him, but his robes fall to pieces. He quickly picks up the largest pieces and knots together a crude loin cloth. He then smiles at Steph and says, "See, you aren't the only one that things like this happen to."
As the other mages all get in line to peek into his books, Pad smiles, "My books are open to all, with the exception of the bard, as always. In return, I'll ask a small favor this time. That being that I get first crack at learning the new spells that were found on those scrolls."
Doubtless there are duplicates here, but it takes less time to write them all than find the duplicates.
1st: Alarm, Cantrip, Magic Missile, Shield, Tenser's Floating Disk, Wall of Fog, Affect Normal Fires, Audible Glamer, Burning Hands, Change Self, Chill Touch, Color Spray, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Detect Undead, Enlarge, Erase, Feather Fall, Gaze Reflection, Hold Portal, Identify, Light, Mending, Message, Phantasmal Force, Protection From Evil, Read Magic, Shocking Grasp, Spider Climb, Ventriloquism.
2nd List: Flaming Sphere, Stinking Cloud, Web, Alter Self, Blur, Continual Light, Darkness 15' Radius, Detect Evil, Detect Invisible, ESP, Fog Cloud, Fools' Gold, Improved Phantasmal Force, Invisibility, Knock, Know Alignment, Levitate, Leomund's Secret Trap, Locate Object, Magic Mouth, Mirror Image, Protection From Cantrips, Pyrotechnics, Rope Trick, Shatter, Spectral Hand, Strength, Wizard Lock.
SUBJ: Pad's Spells Continued FROM: GM Shifty 11/21/91 S#: 32139 3rd List: Fireball, Lightning Bolt, Melf's Minute Meteors, Blink, Clairvoyance, Dispel Magic, Explosive Runes, Feign Death, Fly, Haste, Hold Undead, Invisibility 10' Radius, Item, Leomund's Tiny Hut, Non-detection, Phantom Steed, Protection From Evil 10' Radius, Protection From Normal Missiles, Secret Page, Slow, Snapping Teeth, Spectral Force, Vampiric Touch, Water Breathing, Wind Wall, Wraithform.
4th List: Dig, Fire Shield, Fire Trap, Ice Storm, Otiluke's Resilient Sphere, Shout, Wall of Fire, Wall of Ice, Contagion, Create Darkenbeast, Enervation, Hallucinatory Terrain, Halo of Eyes, Improved Invisibility, Magic Mirror, Minor Globe of Invulnerability, Polymorph Others, Polymorph Self, Remove Curse, Stoneskin, Wizard Eye.
It pays to be "gifted". ];>
SUBJ: GM Notes: FROM: GM Mad 11/21/91 S#: 58299
Latest Fountain results:
Tania - +1 Wisdom
Stephanie - +7 HP's (76 total)
Armon - +1 Charisma
SUBJ: Fiben FROM: FatalCharm 11/23/91 S#: 20195
Fiben is walking through some trees just thinking about recent events, and wondering what the pool did for him, if anything. He really isn't paying much attention. Suddenly, his pointy little Elven ears hear a cracking sound above him and he glances up just in time to see a huge branch crashing down straight for him!
In that split second in time, his life "Flashed before his eyes" as they say. Also in that Split second, without even thinking about doing so, Fiben dived head first to the side into a neat tuck and roll and found himself back on his feet, without a scrape.
It was then he realized what the pool had done for him. Fiben knelt down, closed his eyes, and thanked the almighty diety, "Gm Mad" for the
blessings bestowed on him this day.
heh heh heh.
Fiben never takes it lightly when a Wizard opens his spellbook to him,
and whole-heartedly thanks Pad, Claudius and Finrod for their generosity.
Fiben will attempt to learn the following:
1st Level: Burning Hands, Feather Fall
2nd Level: Blur, Continual Light, Detect Invisibility, Knock, Know Alignment, Melf's Acid Arrow, Mirror Image, Pyrotechnics, Strength, Web, Wizard Lock
After which he's back into the woods on his monkey hunt, to have something to do if nothing else.
-Fiben Bolger
-Shadow Walker ;>
SUBJ: Tania FROM: Enchantres 11/23/91 S#: 6381
Tania gives Pad the standard peck on the cheek for being allows to 'browse' thru his spell books. ;D
She also looks at him in a different light since he is no longer a boy! ;D
'Nice gift, Armon! Yer as cute as ever!' ;D
New spells ta learn: Invisibility, Detect Invisibility, Knock, Strength, Web, Mirror Image, Rope Trick, Levitate, Flaming Sphere, Change Self, Blur
SUBJ: GM Notes: FROM: GM Mad 11/23/91 S#: 45631
Post will remain open a few more days to allow for Spell Learning and perhaps allow some of our missing bodies a chance to post. New post will probably go up Wednesday Night.
Fiben's new Spells:
1st Level: Burning Hands, Feather Fall
2nd Level: Blur, Continual Light, Know Alignment, Melf's Acid Arrow, Wizard Lock, Mirror Image, Strength, Web
Tania's new spells
2nd Level: Detect Invisibility, Invisibility, Web, Blur, Flaming Sphere, Knock, Strength, Wizard Lock
SUBJ: Fiben again FROM: FatalCharm 11/24/91 S#: 838339
Fiben, while learning his new spells from Pad's spell book ran across three spells where he couldn't quite make out Pad's handwriting. Maybe they were written in haste. Though he tries his best, he just can't make out certain parts and fails to learn them. He considers picking some different ones from Pad's book, but decides not to for now.
Looking in Claudius' spell book, sees that he too has "Detect Invisibility" and that Finrod has "Knock" also. He begins studying them again, but closes the books, deciding to save room in his for in case he comes across some new spells no one has, in the future.
OOC: GM Mad, I found some spells in the Wizard handbook that I like. Thought I would hold off learning more in case I can get access to them in
either the near or distant future. But I can't remember, though I know I asked before, do you have/use the Wizard handbook?
I was just wondering so I don't spend the next few months searching for spells that don't exist in your Camping World. ;D
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 11/24/91 S#: 25412
Assuming none of the mages object to him having first crack at the scrolls, Pad tries to learn Alacrity, Locate Creature, and Safeguarding from one scroll.
SUBJ: FINROD (R) FROM: SGT STONEY 11/26/91 S#: 419767
The Elven Mercenary Multiclass has no objections to Paddy getting first crack at the scrolls. "You seem to use them wisely, and to share equally, Pad. No arguments here."
As to his own learning:
Fin is sure he will fail to learn some of the spells he attempts, so before sitting down to add new spells to his book, the blue-eyed Mage-Thief makes himself a list, prioritized by the spells he wants most, and each list a little longer than he should be able to add. [Basically, each level listed has one more spell listed than he CAN learn, in anticipation of failing something higher on the list.]
1st lvl Enlarge, Comp. Lang., Hold Portal, Feather Fall
2nd Lvl Blur, Pyrotechnics, Spectral Hand, Imp. Phantasmal
3rd lvl Blink, Tongues, Prot. Norm. Missiles, Dispel Magic, Fly, Leomund's Hut, Melf's Meteors
4th Lvl Wall of Fire, Wall of Ice, Imp. Inviso Stoneskin, Fire Shield, Fire Trap, Ice Storm, Magic Mirror, Minor Globe of Inv
Poly Other, Poly Self, Remove Curse, Dig, Wizard Eye, Otiluke's Sphere
Those quick of eye and long of memory will notice that Enlarge is on this list, and that several posts ago Fin cast an Enlarge. I sincerely apologize for what was a wholly unintentional oversight. I had meant for the Mercenary Fighter-Mage to learn Enlarge some time ago, and in the excitement of finally getting back online, I didn't check the paperwork closely enough. Um...Sorry?
Best I can do.
--Finrod Fasthand
--He of the Not-Broken Arms ;)
SUBJ: Mercy FROM: Mastiff1 11/26/91 S#: 29068
THE BATTLE BEGINS. Mercy is nowhere to be found. Later on he asks each of the Seekers "Did I do good in the battle? For the life of me I can't remember."
Mercy watches the Couatl as it floats before us. "Magnificent!" he hurriedly writes this down in his journal that he has been keeping.
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God, I'm glad to be back. I missed the game very much. Now as soon as I find out where I am I will post better.(probably been of doing some Deity work for Mortidus.)
The Frontier #117