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<blockquote data-quote="biorph" data-source="post: 1448744" data-attributes="member: 10426"><p><strong>Once and Fiuture King</strong></p><p></p><p>The party stepped out of the tunnel into what was apparently a child’s play room. There were toy soldiers on the left and a VERY large stuffed dog guarding the entryway. No one was quite sure what to make of it, but Kem at least was definitely afraid it would become a real dog if they did something wrong. Ruen apparently had an idea though. He went up and hugged the dog. There was a strange shift, like a moment of time sliced where the dog was there, and was then suddenly replaced by an even larger dog, with three heads, which was very VERY real. Before anyone could react, each of the three large heads bend down to Ruens level and opened their mouths. As their glistening teeth shone in the torch light the dogs struck light lightening before anyone could react…</p><p></p><p>Soon, Ruen was covered in the slobber of a very large, very real, very friendly, three headed dog. Kem had to admit he was impressed. Apparently the warmonger had bigger balls than might otherwise be indicated first thing in the morning. He wondered if he had even considered joining the acrobats. The dog was very friendly and simply moved aside when Ruen asked it to. Solafien wasn’t taken in and appeared to study the creature intently.</p><p></p><p>Beyond the dog was a brick corridor. Kahlil volunteered to go through first searching for traps. As he set foot in the corridor he appeared to almost fall and then catch himself. Kahlil wasn’t sure what had happened and neither was anyone else. Everyone try tapping the floor to see if they could find what had happened but no one saw anything, the floor seemed perfectly solid.</p><p></p><p>“It’s an illusion you dolts” said Zyff “Look, I can put my hand right through it, it’s not really there.” And sure enough, one Zyff started putting his hand through the seemingly solid floor it disappeared, leaving only emptiness beyond. For Kem anyway, some of the others in the party took longer to penetrate the illusion. There appeared to be something at the end of the corridor, but no one could quite make it out. </p><p></p><p>“Unfortunately the immovable rod was otherwise occupied,” said Zyff, “So that plan is out.” </p><p></p><p>“Not at all.” said Kem, “Watch.” Kem climbed back up into the entry corridor and took a running leap over both pressure plates. He took the immovable rod off, which caused the blades to quickly slice in and out, thankfully with him well out of their way, and the took a running start and did it all again. “See, no fuss, no muss, simple solution. Now tie me off and we’ll use some pitons and the rod to make a rope across the same way we always do.” They used a rope and some pitons to make a bridge across. Kahlil went over and after a few seconds pulled out his sword and started trying to bash the door in. A bout a minute later he called for Sargazzo’s help. Kem couldn’t see very clearly but there was a loud sound like the smashing of glass. Kem went across the rope to see what had happened. Kahlil and Sargzzo were sitting in an empty room with shards of glass on the floor. Sargazzo was watching as Kahlil was trying to list a sword larger than he was and put it into his backpack. </p><p></p><p>“Kahlil, dear.” began Kem</p><p>“No, it’s mine I found it, I’m keeping it.” Replied Kahlil angrily</p><p></p><p>Upon closer inspection Kem could see why. It was a large heavily jeweled sword there were chains on the bottom of the hilt that attached to a large gold ring that was being held in the moth of a lion. Kem liked large expensive things as much as the next thief, but this thing was clearly almost as heavy as Kahlil himself. Besides it didn’t make sense for the boy to keep it when he could barely use it, especially if there was a burly half orc in the room the had been trained in it’s use.</p><p></p><p>Taking a gentle but stern tone in his voice Kem said “Come on Kahlil, it’s bigger than you are. Let’s give it to the nice half-orc, who might actually be able to lift it off the ground rather than drag it around.” With that Kem lifted the sword out of the boy’s grasp. It was definitely heavy, at least 25 pounds if not more. Kem carried it over to sargazzo, who picked it up by the hilt. The moment sargazzo touched the blade the ring fell out of the lion’s mouth and detatched from the chains. The lion emitted a thunderous roar. Across the corridor Omar called, “Whatever you did, it sure scared the big dog. Are you guys alright?”</p><p></p><p>“We’re fine” replied Kem, “But send Zyff over with the wand, we’ve got a doozy here that needs identifying.” As Zyff made his way over, Sargazzo put on the ring that fell out of the lion’s mouth. As he did, the chains of the sword seemed to attack his wrist. They grew suddenly longer and wrapped around his wrist leaving the sword and reconnecting to the ring. When it was finished, it looked as though Sargazzo’s hand was covered in a larger silver bandage, but made entirely of fine mithral chain. Zyff and Omar both made their way over as did the rest of the party. Everyone wanted to look at what Kahlil and Sargazzo had found. Both Omar and Zyff studied the thing. In Sargazzo’s hands it was extremely light, like it barely held any weight at all. </p><p></p><p>“It’s a fine sword” said Zyff after casting the spell, “Apparently the swords belong to the ancient orcish barbarian kings who tribes roam the wastelands. Only one of their blood can activate such a change. It is enchanted to do more damage against certain types of foes and can be quickly drawn when used with the gauntlet. The gauntlet provides magical protection against blows. There is some other regalia that goes with it, but I don’t know what. The downside is the gauntlet will never come off of a living body, only a dead one.” “So it looks like you’re stuck with a powerful magical item attuned only to you.” Said Zyff jokingly “You’ll have to thank Lady Blue when we get out of here” </p><p></p><p>Omar was strangely quiet through the entire exchange. It was odd, Kem thought he would have shown more emotion over such an improvement in his bodyguard’s abilities, but then Omar was of the Fellowship of Thought Stealers, and who could ever tell what they were thinking anyway. Sargazzo seemed pleased however.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="biorph, post: 1448744, member: 10426"] [b]Once and Fiuture King[/b] The party stepped out of the tunnel into what was apparently a child’s play room. There were toy soldiers on the left and a VERY large stuffed dog guarding the entryway. No one was quite sure what to make of it, but Kem at least was definitely afraid it would become a real dog if they did something wrong. Ruen apparently had an idea though. He went up and hugged the dog. There was a strange shift, like a moment of time sliced where the dog was there, and was then suddenly replaced by an even larger dog, with three heads, which was very VERY real. Before anyone could react, each of the three large heads bend down to Ruens level and opened their mouths. As their glistening teeth shone in the torch light the dogs struck light lightening before anyone could react… Soon, Ruen was covered in the slobber of a very large, very real, very friendly, three headed dog. Kem had to admit he was impressed. Apparently the warmonger had bigger balls than might otherwise be indicated first thing in the morning. He wondered if he had even considered joining the acrobats. The dog was very friendly and simply moved aside when Ruen asked it to. Solafien wasn’t taken in and appeared to study the creature intently. Beyond the dog was a brick corridor. Kahlil volunteered to go through first searching for traps. As he set foot in the corridor he appeared to almost fall and then catch himself. Kahlil wasn’t sure what had happened and neither was anyone else. Everyone try tapping the floor to see if they could find what had happened but no one saw anything, the floor seemed perfectly solid. “It’s an illusion you dolts” said Zyff “Look, I can put my hand right through it, it’s not really there.” And sure enough, one Zyff started putting his hand through the seemingly solid floor it disappeared, leaving only emptiness beyond. For Kem anyway, some of the others in the party took longer to penetrate the illusion. There appeared to be something at the end of the corridor, but no one could quite make it out. “Unfortunately the immovable rod was otherwise occupied,” said Zyff, “So that plan is out.” “Not at all.” said Kem, “Watch.” Kem climbed back up into the entry corridor and took a running leap over both pressure plates. He took the immovable rod off, which caused the blades to quickly slice in and out, thankfully with him well out of their way, and the took a running start and did it all again. “See, no fuss, no muss, simple solution. Now tie me off and we’ll use some pitons and the rod to make a rope across the same way we always do.” They used a rope and some pitons to make a bridge across. Kahlil went over and after a few seconds pulled out his sword and started trying to bash the door in. A bout a minute later he called for Sargazzo’s help. Kem couldn’t see very clearly but there was a loud sound like the smashing of glass. Kem went across the rope to see what had happened. Kahlil and Sargzzo were sitting in an empty room with shards of glass on the floor. Sargazzo was watching as Kahlil was trying to list a sword larger than he was and put it into his backpack. “Kahlil, dear.” began Kem “No, it’s mine I found it, I’m keeping it.” Replied Kahlil angrily Upon closer inspection Kem could see why. It was a large heavily jeweled sword there were chains on the bottom of the hilt that attached to a large gold ring that was being held in the moth of a lion. Kem liked large expensive things as much as the next thief, but this thing was clearly almost as heavy as Kahlil himself. Besides it didn’t make sense for the boy to keep it when he could barely use it, especially if there was a burly half orc in the room the had been trained in it’s use. Taking a gentle but stern tone in his voice Kem said “Come on Kahlil, it’s bigger than you are. Let’s give it to the nice half-orc, who might actually be able to lift it off the ground rather than drag it around.” With that Kem lifted the sword out of the boy’s grasp. It was definitely heavy, at least 25 pounds if not more. Kem carried it over to sargazzo, who picked it up by the hilt. The moment sargazzo touched the blade the ring fell out of the lion’s mouth and detatched from the chains. The lion emitted a thunderous roar. Across the corridor Omar called, “Whatever you did, it sure scared the big dog. Are you guys alright?” “We’re fine” replied Kem, “But send Zyff over with the wand, we’ve got a doozy here that needs identifying.” As Zyff made his way over, Sargazzo put on the ring that fell out of the lion’s mouth. As he did, the chains of the sword seemed to attack his wrist. They grew suddenly longer and wrapped around his wrist leaving the sword and reconnecting to the ring. When it was finished, it looked as though Sargazzo’s hand was covered in a larger silver bandage, but made entirely of fine mithral chain. Zyff and Omar both made their way over as did the rest of the party. Everyone wanted to look at what Kahlil and Sargazzo had found. Both Omar and Zyff studied the thing. In Sargazzo’s hands it was extremely light, like it barely held any weight at all. “It’s a fine sword” said Zyff after casting the spell, “Apparently the swords belong to the ancient orcish barbarian kings who tribes roam the wastelands. Only one of their blood can activate such a change. It is enchanted to do more damage against certain types of foes and can be quickly drawn when used with the gauntlet. The gauntlet provides magical protection against blows. There is some other regalia that goes with it, but I don’t know what. The downside is the gauntlet will never come off of a living body, only a dead one.” “So it looks like you’re stuck with a powerful magical item attuned only to you.” Said Zyff jokingly “You’ll have to thank Lady Blue when we get out of here” Omar was strangely quiet through the entire exchange. It was odd, Kem thought he would have shown more emotion over such an improvement in his bodyguard’s abilities, but then Omar was of the Fellowship of Thought Stealers, and who could ever tell what they were thinking anyway. Sargazzo seemed pleased however. [/QUOTE]
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