[4e] Etene - IC Thread

Lineov · 28th April 2009, 04:48 PM

Koehro, Warden -- blaizedm
Cyrus Du'Caine, Bard -- Keia
Al-Har, Barbarian -- renau1g
Baern Stoneheart, Invoker -- industrygothica
Gaaki, Rogue -- Korthala
Quinn, Druid -- Voda Vosa

Alternate:
Scorbie, Sorcerer -- Kobold Stew

Once a RG thread is put up I'll link your characters from that thread here. Until now this will have to suffice.
Edit: Hey looka dat! RG links fixed!

I don't require you to record your rolls, I will be on InvisbleCastle.com simply because i'll be keeping track of lots of enemies and It'll be difficult to keep things straight. I ask that you be honest and if you fail a roll, take it like an orc with a papercut... or something else difficult to imagine... You can record things if you like, but I won't require it.

I do request that you post once every 48-72 hours.

Lineov · 28th April 2009, 04:49 PM

You are falling, falling for what seems forever throughout an endless starry void. No wind is rushing past you and although you feel like you shouldn't be able to breathe here, you can. Your downward movement begins to increase faster and faster until you realize you are heading towards a blinding and overly intense white light....

With a thud, you hit solid ground. You are on a type of cobblestone road however it is rough uneven and completely destroyed in some places. Underneath your nose is the smell of blood. None of it is fresh, and as your eyes begin to focus on your surroundings you find yourselves in a town square of sorts, part of the surrounding is dominated by a massive swirling and overly colorful (compared to the rest of the scenery) gateway. Several humans and one stout dwarf with a bushy bright red beard are wearing tarnished armor and brandishing weapons at the ready.

"Captain Fireforge of the 1st portal defense regiment, friend or foe?" shouts the dwarf, hand on the hilt of his sword ready for a fray should you answer the later.

Keia · 28th April 2009, 06:41 PM

Cyrus groggily came to his hands and knees, glancing around at his situation from the corners of his eyes. 'Cyrus, me boy, what have you gotten yourself into this time?' the young elf thought. He could answer the question, now that he remembered that it was asked. "Friend, I would have to say," Cyrus replied, then couldn't help himself. "But really, do you expect anyone to say foe?"

Voda Vosa · 28th April 2009, 07:16 PM

The man falls like a bag of potatoes, with 0 grace. tumbling he manages to stand up, holding his staff tight. Confused by the trip, he looks at the strange assemblage of persons around him. Somehow he manages to notice Koehro, and helps his to stand. Before finishing that, he hears the appellative command of the dwarf, and turns to look him better.
Narrowing his eyes he says "If you did not send the monster attacking our forest, then we are not your enemies" he proclaims.

renau1g · 28th April 2009, 07:39 PM

*Cough, Cough, Sputter* the large humanoid sits up from the prone position he'd been lying in and spits out a large amount of water that'd built up in his lungs during the journey. He takes a moment for the oxygen to re-circulate in his system. The goliath looks around at the others and instantly reaches for his maul, a typical reaction when caught by a potential enemy. Seeing the overwhelming numbers he puts his hands up, does his best to look friendly and rises.

"I am friend, I mean no harm" he says simply, arms crossed in front of his massive chest. Al-Har looks around and trys to get his bearings on where he could have landed, but is greatful that at least he wasn't at the bottom of the ocean.

"This ain't how I thought the afterlife'd be" he whispers to himself, tilting his head to one side and trying to get the water from his ears.

industrygothica · 28th April 2009, 10:33 PM

Baern stands up and spits, partly to make sure he isn't bleeding, but mostly because that's just what he does. He waddles over to the other dwarf--close, but not too close--and crinkles his nose as he looks him up and down suspiciously. "Not the brightest one, are ye?" he asks finally. "S'pose you put those orc-stickers down git to explainin' just what in th'nine hells is goin' on here!"

He hadn't even noticed his own hand sliding down to his waist, coming to a rest on the magical rod tucked in his belt.

Lineov · 29th April 2009, 02:15 AM

The captain eases his grip on his sword hilt at the appearance of another dwarf and what he believes is a rude one at that. "Stand down men, these folk mean us no harm." The guards relax as well and begin helping you to your feet. Approaching the Druid he responds, "No, we haven't been sending monsters to your forest. In fact, I do believe your forest may be quite a distance aways." He sighs as he begins a somewhat hasty explanation. "I think you have all come from various worlds to our own through that. Though, this is just a guess based on the descriptions of others that have come before you." He motions towards the shimmering gate. "This is not the afterlife, friend." he says to the Goliath, "Welcome to Etene. Guild City, specifically, and no, we don't really expect anyone to say foe, but it generally works well for a quick first identification. You'd not believe the horrors of monsters we get through that blasted...." he stops himself before he get's too flustered.

blaizedm · 29th April 2009, 04:09 AM

Slightly dazed from the rough landing, Koehro pulls himself up, with the aid of the druid. After rubbing his eyes, he takes in the surroundings, noticing the guards in front and the strange swirling portal behind. The tree... brought us here? he thought to himself while rearranging his clothing. Taking in the dwarf's explanation, he tried to piece together the situation.

"Well it's very apparent how we all arrived here. The question is, why? The forest would not lead my friend and I here without a purpose, and do not believe it a coincidence that you others arrived at the same time."

Turning to the dwarf, he asked,

"What can you tell us about these gateways and the sorts of creatures that have come before us?"

Keia · 29th April 2009, 04:22 AM

"Well, at least this isn't the afterlife . . . I was thinking it was just a serious bender," Cyrus commented. "At least I could have enjoyed the bender first . . . ah well."

The half-elf started an inventory of his all that he had on him before swirling around in the never ever. Looking around, Cyrus picked the largest person to end up on the ground near him. "Name's Cyrus, Cyrus Du'Caine . . . minstrel, traveler . . . though I've never been here before."

Voda Vosa · 29th April 2009, 04:55 AM

"Might the creatures of these realms move using these portal to another worlds? I wonder, what kind of monstruosities do you face here kind dwarf? The druid asks, apparently talking half with himself.

industrygothica · 29th April 2009, 03:31 PM

Baern grumbles a bit at his fellow dwarf before taking his leave to inspect the portal. He gives the thing a good once-over with his crows-footed eyes, and doesn't bother turning to face the others when he speaks.

"Well, do it go both ways er what?!" he asks. If the others were speaking, he didn't notice.

OOC

renau1g · 29th April 2009, 04:41 PM

"Well, I'm glad this ain't the afterlife. Now where can I find a drink?" Al-har asks the dwarf in dwarven, picking up anything of his that fell to the ground and re-strapping his maul across his large back.

Standing at his full height the goliath is a massive figure, easily a head taller than any of the others assembled. He looked at the half-elf quizzically at the amount of stuff he carried. "I'm Al-Har, first mate of the Ebon Vale." as he reaches down and pulls the bard to his feet. "It was nice to have a music-man on our ship, kept the men working" he says, patting Cyrus' shoulder.

Lineov · 30th April 2009, 07:24 PM

"The creatures have been of varied types, some humanoid, others not. In the gates to the north there was a whispered rumor of the guards fighting a fantastic purple monster, a beast that would attack and then disappear only to reappear and attack from behind. Reports said that only half of their attacks manage to hit them... the others just pass straight through! We've not had any such beasts around, kobolds and goblins mostly... though once.. we fought an troll." He takes a worried look at the gateway before continuing... "They appeared about two... no... three years ago.. yeah, three years...just before that big political scandal that left our leadership in the ruins it is today. I don't know all the details, regarding that event, simply that several of the guild leaders were murdered and those that weren't, stepped down after the event. Now.. nobody trusts anybody anymore." A dejected sigh follows as his gaze turns away. "As for it going both ways, Master Dwarf, we don't know. There are some who feel brave enough to venture through and they do so, however the voluntary scouts that we have sent through have never returned. No notes, no messages, nothing."

After a few silent moments a static tension fills the air. The portal starts rotating rapidly and vibrating as the hairs on peoples skin begins to stand on end. "Oh dear gods, not again! Men to arms! Men to arms!" From above you the sky tears open in several places and in the town square appears a hoard of kobolds. The captain repeats his introduction, as pointless as it may be, and the kobold that is most decorated pulls out a spear and throws it at the captain. Fireforge catches it midair and snaps it against his knee discarding it as he sneeers at his new foe. "If that's the way it is to be...Attack!" Several of the guards urge you to get out of the way, but Fireforge, seeing your weapons, urges you to help.

OOC: ... ... roll initative.

renau1g · 30th April 2009, 07:49 PM

Al-Har swings around and sees the scaley enemies around him and reaches for his maul, anxious to do what he does best, crack some skulls.

Init

OOC

Mini Statblock

industrygothica · 30th April 2009, 08:36 PM

"A fine welcome this be," Baern grumbles as he backs away and pulls the rod from his belt.

Initiative

OOC

Baern Stoneheart stat block

Lineov · 30th April 2009, 08:40 PM

Map & Notes

When you roll intiative, or if you have already, please post your location on the map. (anywhere along rows 3-7 will suffice, though not in a square already occupied by a baddie)

Voda Vosa · 30th April 2009, 10:55 PM

OOC: Starting at C2 Init: 14

The druid gives a step forward, and suddenly morphs into a giant stag beetle. His composed eyes fix on the Kobold slinger in front of him, and his six legs take him quickly to it's side. The creature's mandibles bit the kobold, while a yellow goo sprouts from a small gland in his mouth.

Actions: Beast form; move to C4 ant use Stiky goo on Kobold c 15 vs ref for 9 dmg and slowed till end of my next turn

Keia · 1st May 2009, 03:21 AM

Cyrus was about to respond to the large first mate when the new swirling portal appeared. "I'm guessing that . . . that isn't good," the half-elf offered as he watched in wonder for several moments at the swirl of color and lights.

Once the creatures started appearing, Cyrus drew his bow and starting stringing it, then fired at the closest ranged target. "See . . . 'Friend or Foe' only catches the stupid worms," Cyrus offered the verbal jab at the kobolds.

OOC

blaizedm · 1st May 2009, 09:51 PM

A little taken aback by the sudden appearance of Kobolds, Koehro sighs. Even in these lands, there is no shortage of those wish to cause trouble. He turns to look at the Kobold that has fallen directly in front of him.

"How unfortunate for you to have landed in front of me."

init

The warden raised his staff menacingly above the kobold in front of him. With a thud bearing the force of the earth, he cracks it over the creature's head. Dust flies everywhere, along with clods of dirt and bits of stone.

Spoiler:

Lineov · 2nd May 2009, 12:07 AM

Map & Notes

Current Status & Initiative

The first Kobold launches a Javelin at Cyrus missing completely, One of the sword carries lands a fierce blow on the Warden (9 dmg, marked). Koehro responds with an attack of his own shifting for better position. In an impressive show the Druid transforms into a massive beetle and scuttles towards the Kobold, biting into him...HARD. In response the kobold takes a step back and launches a burning oil pot at the beetle and it lands some 40 feet away from it's intended target burning in a small pile until the fire goes out. Cyrus knocks his arrow, straight and true and it sticks the kobold in the head, who falls over instantly, dead.

OOC: Al-har, your turn.