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Aphonion Tales: Adventures in the Spice Lands and the War in Hanal, a tween and teen D&D game (edited notes, posts Tuesdays, most recent 3/7/23)
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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8443839" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>Session 29 (August 23, 2021)</p><p></p><p>28 Ta-Ghast</p><p>Noah agonizes about leaving Hanal behind—he’s deeply concerned about what the Blooddriven are doing in the capital. But recognizing the danger, the group proceeds onwards on the voller.</p><p></p><p>Uneventful day, uneventful night.</p><p></p><p>31 Ta-Ghast</p><p>A shout comes down from the crow’s nest during the day. “Boulder ahoy!”</p><p></p><p>They look in the direction the observer pointed, and they see a large, roughly round rock, being carried by something mostly transparent that seems to be enjoying carrying it.</p><p></p><p>“Hello?” says Noah.</p><p></p><p>“Ah! Mortals on a flying ship. Do you want a boulder?”</p><p></p><p>“What are you?”</p><p></p><p>“I am an air elemental, carrying my arch-nemesis, an earth elemental. I’m not quite sure what to do with him, but I have the advantage now.”</p><p></p><p>“Put me down!” cries a muffled voice.</p><p></p><p>They sail onwards after a brief conversation.</p><p></p><p>4 Chund</p><p>Another air elemental flies past. “Did you happen to see my cousin?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, he was carrying an earth elemental.”</p><p></p><p>“I have to deliver instructions to him. He can’t just run off and play with his friends when there’s real matters of importance to deal with.”</p><p></p><p>5 Chund</p><p>They pass a raven flapping along with a leather hood on and a message scroll tied to its legs. Elyn considers shooting it, but since they don’t know whose it is or how to retrieve the message if they do, they let it go.’</p><p></p><p>9 Chund</p><p>Several djinn are floating along, seeming to have an argument about the glowing object they are carrying with them.</p><p></p><p>“Are you arguing about something?”</p><p></p><p>“The meaning of this omen. We cast it, and got a brilliant sun, two storm clouds, and a hungry griffin. But we don’t know how to interpret it.”</p><p></p><p>Noah tries to offer an explanation, and they resume arguing.</p><p></p><p>10 Chund</p><p>That night, in addition to the normal lights in the night sky and clouds and such, there is a cloud ahead that glows a slightly green glow.</p><p></p><p>Noah speculates to Ravokris that it might be fey. Ravokris says that it is not fey, but he does not know what it is. It is whispering to him, saying “You are going the wrong way. Turn aside. Depart.” He doesn’t like how it makes him feel.</p><p></p><p>Ravokris casts Detect Magic and finds powerful magic..</p><p></p><p>Noah makes a Wisdom save, and gets a critical success. He finds himself suddenly gasping. He warns the rest of the group.</p><p></p><p>Sister Agnes casts Detect Holy and Unholy, and detects unholiness.</p><p></p><p>Noah tries to change himself into a weremouse voluntarily.</p><p></p><p>The watch falls from the crow’s nest to the deck with a thump, He is blue-ish and not breathing.</p><p></p><p>Ravokris calls out to the cloud dramatically in Draconic, “In exchange for safe passage through this place, I offer the sacrifice of this weremouse.”</p><p></p><p>Iados slides to the deck and does not seem to be breathing. He is conscious, but can’t make himself breathe. He croaks out, “I think I’m suffocating. Help me!”</p><p></p><p>Elyn begins blowing new air into Iados’s lungs.</p><p></p><p>The cloud suddenly shifts into a humanoid form, moves at incredible speed, and rushes towards the ship. Sister Agnes is sure that it is a demonic entity, but not one that she would expect. It is associated with the Queen of Chaos, even though she has been imprisoned for years.</p><p></p><p>“A weremouse. How rare. How valuable.”</p><p></p><p>“My body is pretty much like any other humanoid.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes. It is your soul I want, as I was promised.”</p><p></p><p>Sr. Agnes casts Protection from Evil on Noah.</p><p></p><p>“I am happy to discuss terms, but…” Noah says.</p><p></p><p>“No! No deals with demons!” shouts Sister Agnes.</p><p></p><p>“Normally I’m all in favor of deals with devils,” says Elyn, “but we don’t know what type of devil this is.”</p><p></p><p>“I am no devil! I am a loyal demon in service to the Queen of Chaos and her ally, the Lord of the Ram.”</p><p></p><p>Noah swings a silver greatsword straight through it. It simply passes through.</p><p></p><p>“What will you offer in your place?” it asks him.</p><p></p><p>“Information! We know much of the activities of the cult of the altars of bone.”</p><p></p><p>It cocks its head.</p><p></p><p>“You will have to offer more than information that the Queen of Chaos already has.”</p><p></p><p>“I offer you weapons of mass destruction.”</p><p></p><p>“Weapons of mass destruction, made on the mortal realm, freely offered? I accept.”</p><p></p><p>“Buyer to collect, bastard.”</p><p></p><p>“That is fine. It is freely offered.” With a clap, the demon disappears, releasing everyone from the inability to breathe. The lookout, however, is quite dead—if not already dead, the fall finished him.</p><p></p><p>Sister Agnes suggests that Noah immediately contact the Inquisition, to warn them that the demon is coming. He does so. She also lectures them against dealing with demons.</p><p></p><p>12 Chund</p><p>They pass an enormous unkindness of ravens—some 4000—circling something on the ground.</p><p></p><p>14 Chund</p><p>They arrive in Canberry City and make their way to the embassy. The Vad arranges for a proper Paranswarmian funeral (overseen by the embassy’s clergy) for the lookout who fell to his death while unconscious.</p><p></p><p>Princess Anastasia welcomes them to her court.</p><p></p><p>They quickly meet with the Princess’s priest, who is with the Inqusition.</p><p></p><p>He asks for a report of the situation in the north.</p><p></p><p>Na-Strom Noah provides an account.</p><p></p><p>The Princess interrupts. “She has released the Blooddriven into the street?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, and more. They are fed and permitted free run in the City.”</p><p></p><p>“And they appear to be directed and called by horns.”</p><p></p><p>“I sought to convince my mother to destroy them and to dispense with their role in the Festival of Blood. There are 300 of them—or were. They were never permitted to reproduce beyond that number. But only two were ever released in the Blood Rage—I take it more than two are now free?”</p><p></p><p>“We can verify that. We put paid to more than two, and others escaped.”</p><p></p><p>They also explain that there are possessing spirits used to keep nobles loyal.</p><p></p><p>They also discuss the cults, and their plan to prepare for an ascension. Noah speculates that they might be using the Blooddriven and perhaps other means to kill people to use the power of their deaths for the ascension.</p><p></p><p>The Princess gives each one a silver token of favor. She confirms the Vad’s lands in his possession and commiserates with the loss of his mother, who she knew well.</p><p></p><p>She informs them that the Archduke has made a townhouse available for their use. The Princess states that she should consult with the Archmage, the Duke of Snatterkaz, and the Church, but that more use will need to be made of them if they are willing.</p><p></p><p>Sr. Agnes also asks the priest to take their confessions and perform appropriate sacraments.</p><p>[End session 29]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8443839, member: 7030144"] Session 29 (August 23, 2021) 28 Ta-Ghast Noah agonizes about leaving Hanal behind—he’s deeply concerned about what the Blooddriven are doing in the capital. But recognizing the danger, the group proceeds onwards on the voller. Uneventful day, uneventful night. 31 Ta-Ghast A shout comes down from the crow’s nest during the day. “Boulder ahoy!” They look in the direction the observer pointed, and they see a large, roughly round rock, being carried by something mostly transparent that seems to be enjoying carrying it. “Hello?” says Noah. “Ah! Mortals on a flying ship. Do you want a boulder?” “What are you?” “I am an air elemental, carrying my arch-nemesis, an earth elemental. I’m not quite sure what to do with him, but I have the advantage now.” “Put me down!” cries a muffled voice. They sail onwards after a brief conversation. 4 Chund Another air elemental flies past. “Did you happen to see my cousin?” “Yes, he was carrying an earth elemental.” “I have to deliver instructions to him. He can’t just run off and play with his friends when there’s real matters of importance to deal with.” 5 Chund They pass a raven flapping along with a leather hood on and a message scroll tied to its legs. Elyn considers shooting it, but since they don’t know whose it is or how to retrieve the message if they do, they let it go.’ 9 Chund Several djinn are floating along, seeming to have an argument about the glowing object they are carrying with them. “Are you arguing about something?” “The meaning of this omen. We cast it, and got a brilliant sun, two storm clouds, and a hungry griffin. But we don’t know how to interpret it.” Noah tries to offer an explanation, and they resume arguing. 10 Chund That night, in addition to the normal lights in the night sky and clouds and such, there is a cloud ahead that glows a slightly green glow. Noah speculates to Ravokris that it might be fey. Ravokris says that it is not fey, but he does not know what it is. It is whispering to him, saying “You are going the wrong way. Turn aside. Depart.” He doesn’t like how it makes him feel. Ravokris casts Detect Magic and finds powerful magic.. Noah makes a Wisdom save, and gets a critical success. He finds himself suddenly gasping. He warns the rest of the group. Sister Agnes casts Detect Holy and Unholy, and detects unholiness. Noah tries to change himself into a weremouse voluntarily. The watch falls from the crow’s nest to the deck with a thump, He is blue-ish and not breathing. Ravokris calls out to the cloud dramatically in Draconic, “In exchange for safe passage through this place, I offer the sacrifice of this weremouse.” Iados slides to the deck and does not seem to be breathing. He is conscious, but can’t make himself breathe. He croaks out, “I think I’m suffocating. Help me!” Elyn begins blowing new air into Iados’s lungs. The cloud suddenly shifts into a humanoid form, moves at incredible speed, and rushes towards the ship. Sister Agnes is sure that it is a demonic entity, but not one that she would expect. It is associated with the Queen of Chaos, even though she has been imprisoned for years. “A weremouse. How rare. How valuable.” “My body is pretty much like any other humanoid.” “Yes. It is your soul I want, as I was promised.” Sr. Agnes casts Protection from Evil on Noah. “I am happy to discuss terms, but…” Noah says. “No! No deals with demons!” shouts Sister Agnes. “Normally I’m all in favor of deals with devils,” says Elyn, “but we don’t know what type of devil this is.” “I am no devil! I am a loyal demon in service to the Queen of Chaos and her ally, the Lord of the Ram.” Noah swings a silver greatsword straight through it. It simply passes through. “What will you offer in your place?” it asks him. “Information! We know much of the activities of the cult of the altars of bone.” It cocks its head. “You will have to offer more than information that the Queen of Chaos already has.” “I offer you weapons of mass destruction.” “Weapons of mass destruction, made on the mortal realm, freely offered? I accept.” “Buyer to collect, bastard.” “That is fine. It is freely offered.” With a clap, the demon disappears, releasing everyone from the inability to breathe. The lookout, however, is quite dead—if not already dead, the fall finished him. Sister Agnes suggests that Noah immediately contact the Inquisition, to warn them that the demon is coming. He does so. She also lectures them against dealing with demons. 12 Chund They pass an enormous unkindness of ravens—some 4000—circling something on the ground. 14 Chund They arrive in Canberry City and make their way to the embassy. The Vad arranges for a proper Paranswarmian funeral (overseen by the embassy’s clergy) for the lookout who fell to his death while unconscious. Princess Anastasia welcomes them to her court. They quickly meet with the Princess’s priest, who is with the Inqusition. He asks for a report of the situation in the north. Na-Strom Noah provides an account. The Princess interrupts. “She has released the Blooddriven into the street?” “Yes, and more. They are fed and permitted free run in the City.” “And they appear to be directed and called by horns.” “I sought to convince my mother to destroy them and to dispense with their role in the Festival of Blood. There are 300 of them—or were. They were never permitted to reproduce beyond that number. But only two were ever released in the Blood Rage—I take it more than two are now free?” “We can verify that. We put paid to more than two, and others escaped.” They also explain that there are possessing spirits used to keep nobles loyal. They also discuss the cults, and their plan to prepare for an ascension. Noah speculates that they might be using the Blooddriven and perhaps other means to kill people to use the power of their deaths for the ascension. The Princess gives each one a silver token of favor. She confirms the Vad’s lands in his possession and commiserates with the loss of his mother, who she knew well. She informs them that the Archduke has made a townhouse available for their use. The Princess states that she should consult with the Archmage, the Duke of Snatterkaz, and the Church, but that more use will need to be made of them if they are willing. Sr. Agnes also asks the priest to take their confessions and perform appropriate sacraments. [End session 29] [/QUOTE]
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