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Shilsen's Eberron SH (Finished - The Last Word : 9/20/15)
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<blockquote data-quote="shilsen" data-source="post: 3857675" data-attributes="member: 198"><p>And here we go (in two shorter segments, due to the changes to the messageboards for now)...</p><p></p><p></p><p>“All right,” says Gareth, “I’m ready to ask the questions. Korm, can I have the bead?” The Gatekeeper hands over a strand of prayer beads, and Gareth activates one with a word and a thought. Then he grasps his holy symbol and casts a spell over the leader of the blackscale guardians. The corpse doesn’t respond in any way, and Gareth shakes his head. “Didn’t work. At least I’ve got three left. Let’s try the shaman.”</p><p></p><p>This time, the spell takes effect and the corpse’s jaws move silently, as it awaits the questions. After a quick discussion with the others, Gareth asks a series of questions. The corpse obediently, if not particularly fluently, answers.</p><p></p><p>Q: When did Rhashaak first appear? </p><p>A: Rhashaak has always been here</p><p></p><p>Q: When did Rhashaak start telling you to kill humans? </p><p>A: Two months ago. </p><p></p><p>Q: Was there a specific event that led to Rhashaak telling you? </p><p>A: I do not know. It is not for us to ask.</p><p></p><p>Q: Have you noticed any changes in Rhashaak? </p><p>A: I do not know. I have not seen Rhashaak.</p><p></p><p>Q: Who is telling you what Rhashaak wants, if you haven’t seen him? </p><p>A: The guardians of the holy city speak for Rhashaak</p><p></p><p>Q: Is there any particular guardian who speaks for Rhashaak? </p><p>A: Yes</p><p></p><p>Q: Where in the holy city is this guardian to be found? </p><p>A: He stays beside the altar where the sacrifices occur. </p><p></p><p>The corpse falls silent as the spell ends. “So it began a month ago, considering how their definition of time differs from us,” says Nameless.</p><p></p><p>“Am I the only one suspicious of this guardian speaking for Rhashaak?” asks Six. “It sounds like human politics to me. I think we should try to find out more about it.”</p><p></p><p>“Agreed.” Gareth proceeds to attempt to speak with the corpses of two of the blackscale guardians. The first resists, but the second succumbs to the spell.</p><p></p><p>Q: What is the name of the guardian who speaks for Rhashaak?</p><p>A: Huu’rak</p><p></p><p>Q: When did Huu’rak start speaking for Rhashaak? </p><p>A: Many moons ago. </p><p></p><p>Q: Why is Huu’rak the one who speaks for Rhashaak?</p><p>A: Rhashaak appointed the line of his speakers and Huu’rak is the speaker now.</p><p></p><p>Q: Was there any reason beside Rhashaak’s order that began the recent attacks? </p><p>A: No. That was the reason.</p><p></p><p>Q: What will the lizardfolk armies do if defeated?</p><p>A: They shall send messengers to Rhashaak and return to the forests.</p><p></p><p>Q: Will the attacks end as long as Rhashaak wishes them to continue?</p><p>A: No. </p><p></p><p>Q: What will happen to the attacks if Rhashaak dies or is slain?</p><p>A: He will not die and none can slay him. </p><p></p><p>When the spell ends, Gareth says, “That’s all I can find out. And I think we found out what we need to know. Let’s head back to Newthrone and tell Alzia what we found out.”</p><p></p><p>“So, are we going to go look for this Rhashaak?” asks Luna. “Not that I have any problems with that, but I’d like to go meet Prince Ryger first.”</p><p></p><p>“What about the third army?” asks Korm. “And the crazy Flamers and their Purge?”</p><p></p><p>“I’ll come along for the army, since you idiots will probably all get killed without me to protect you, but you can handle the Flamers, I’m sure. I’ve got a pirate prince to talk to.”</p><p></p><p>Korm grins. “From what you said earlier, it didn’t sound like talking was what you had in mind.” Luna grins back. “Well, I think there’ll be <em>some</em> talking.”</p><p></p><p>Gareth shakes his head disgustedly. “Suddenly I feel even better that we’re not going along. Nameless, can we leave now?”</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Alzia shakes her head in sincere appreciation and admiration. “Both armies! And now my sources say that the third one is breaking up and retreating into the forests, I presume having learned what happened to the others. Your actions have saved the lives of hundreds, and likely thousands. The nation of Q’barra is in your debt. How can I reward you?” </p><p></p><p>“Do you have an airship?” asks Luna immediately, a second before Gareth says, “No payment is necessary.”</p><p></p><p>Alzia keeps a creditably straight face as the druid rounds on the paladin. “Unfortunately, no – I do not have an airship. But a reward has certainly been earned, and” she indicates a document and a coffer at her right hand, “I can either give you 20,000 galifars or the equivalent in Eberron dragonshards. The former would be easier to use, of course, but being adventurers and having an interest in magical items,” her eyes flicker to Luna, “I thought that you might prefer the dragonshards, since they can be used for crafting purposes.”</p><p></p><p>“That is true,” says Six. “Stone could use them, in payment or for some of the items we have ordered from him.”</p><p></p><p>“You’re kidding me, right?” says Luna, looking around at the others for support. “I don’t want to ever see another dragonshard again.”</p><p></p><p>“You know, Luna,” says Nameless, “We’re surrounded by them in Sharn.” He turns to Alzia. “We shall take the dragonshards, thank you.”</p><p></p><p>Luna snorts disgustedly as Korm picks up and puts the coffer away, and then says, “I’d also like a bottle of fine wine.” As her companions turn to her in surprise, she explains, “I want to take a gift for my date.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh boy! She’s going to make the poor bastard drunk and have her way with him!” Korm mutters, drawing a glare from her. Alzia diplomatically displays no signs of having heard the comment and says, “Certainly. I shall see what I can find. But tell me – what do you plan to do now? In view of what you have discovered, I would like you to investigate this Rhashaak and Haka’torvhak, if you are free. I have already found a guide who can take you to the general area.” She gestures at the door and a man who looks to be in his late thirties, with weather-beaten skin and the garb of an explorer, steps in. He makes an awkward bow, as Alzia says, “This is Lothir.”</p><p></p><p>“What do you think?” asks Korm of the others. “Our <em>phantom stag</em>s and <em>steed</em>s can fly now, so we can do that a lot quicker than we could earlier.”</p><p></p><p>“Maybe once we’re done with Haydith?” asks Gareth.</p><p></p><p>“I have to meet with the Cannith people in a couple of days too,” says Six.</p><p></p><p>“And I’m going to see Ryger,” reminds Luna.</p><p></p><p>“As you can see,” says Gareth to Alzia, “We have many things on our plate now. Also we want to go and deal with the situation in Hope now.”</p><p></p><p>Alzia looks slightly disappointed, but only says politely, “It seems that the situation with the armies had nothing to do with it. The people of Wyrmwatch have made their choices and their problem is their own, isn’t it?”</p><p></p><p>“Not if I have anything to say about it,” says Gareth firmly. “We are certainly interested in this matter of Rhashaak, but will be unable to deal with it now. If and when we have the time, we shall contact you.”</p><p></p><p>“Very well,” Alzia sighs. “Thank you again for your invaluable aid. I hope I shall see you again soon.” </p><p></p><p>When the Angels are outside, Nameless studies the directions he had been given earlier. “Evidently they don’t get much traffic to this area called Hope, so the description will only take us to the general whereabouts of the village. Everyone ready to go?”</p><p></p><p>“Nope. I’m going to meet Ryger.”</p><p></p><p>“Alone? Do you think that’s a good idea?” asks Gareth.</p><p></p><p>“Actually,” says Nameless, “Do you really want to be with Luna while she’s on an island jumping some poor guy’s bones?”</p><p></p><p>“Good point,” says Gareth. “Have fun, Luna. Don’t bite him too hard.”</p><p></p><p>Luna opens her mouth, but before she can retort the others are gone. “Idiots!” she grunts, and then transforms into a bird. She flaps slowly into the air and heads towards the forests that border Newthrone.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Luna steps out of a tree and looks around. The weather is significantly different than it was in the forests of Q’barra where she entered a similar tree. Now thousands of miles to the north, the air around her is almost as cool as in Karrnath, made slightly milder and more humid by the proximity to the ocean that she can see in the distance. The druid transforms into a large seagull and flies aloft. She quickly ascertains that she is on a large island, presumably Greentarn, which Prince Ryger’s capital of Regalport stands on. Catching sight of a town to the east, Luna heads towards it.</p><p></p><p>Flying over the town, she sees that it is built around the docks, which look out over a protected bay. The harbor area displays signs of significant damage, as does one of the multiple ships at dock, which looks like it has been recently sunk and subsequently raised. Many of the ships, including the one being repaired, fly a banner depicting a striking seadragon on a field of blue-green waves. As Luna flies nearer, she sees that many of the people moving around the docks or on the ships wear the same insignia. </p><p></p><p>She continues over the town, heading towards the largest building, a palatial villa surrounded by fortifications. Along the way, she passes a large enclave flying the displacer beast insignia of House Thuranni, which is based in Regalport, and slightly smaller ones belonging to Houses Orien and Ghallanda. Luna also passes a bustling market, the famous Pirate Exchange, which is full of people from many lands and nations. Finally, landing in an alleyway near the villa, she quickly transforms. Then, reaching into her haversack she produces a package. <em>Time to change.</em>*</p><p></p><p>A few minutes later, the Seadragons at the gate of Prince Ryger’s home see the unusual sight of an attractive-looking shifter in an ankle-length off-the-shoulder red gown strolling towards them as if at a society party. Luna flashes them a dazzling smile and says, “I’m here to see Prince Ryger. He’s expecting me.”</p><p></p><p>One of the guards withdraws his eyes from the significant amount of cleavage revealed by the low-cut dress and asks, “Expected? Who are you?”</p><p></p><p>“I’m Luna, of the Guardian Angels of Sharn.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shilsen, post: 3857675, member: 198"] And here we go (in two shorter segments, due to the changes to the messageboards for now)... “All right,” says Gareth, “I’m ready to ask the questions. Korm, can I have the bead?” The Gatekeeper hands over a strand of prayer beads, and Gareth activates one with a word and a thought. Then he grasps his holy symbol and casts a spell over the leader of the blackscale guardians. The corpse doesn’t respond in any way, and Gareth shakes his head. “Didn’t work. At least I’ve got three left. Let’s try the shaman.” This time, the spell takes effect and the corpse’s jaws move silently, as it awaits the questions. After a quick discussion with the others, Gareth asks a series of questions. The corpse obediently, if not particularly fluently, answers. Q: When did Rhashaak first appear? A: Rhashaak has always been here Q: When did Rhashaak start telling you to kill humans? A: Two months ago. Q: Was there a specific event that led to Rhashaak telling you? A: I do not know. It is not for us to ask. Q: Have you noticed any changes in Rhashaak? A: I do not know. I have not seen Rhashaak. Q: Who is telling you what Rhashaak wants, if you haven’t seen him? A: The guardians of the holy city speak for Rhashaak Q: Is there any particular guardian who speaks for Rhashaak? A: Yes Q: Where in the holy city is this guardian to be found? A: He stays beside the altar where the sacrifices occur. The corpse falls silent as the spell ends. “So it began a month ago, considering how their definition of time differs from us,” says Nameless. “Am I the only one suspicious of this guardian speaking for Rhashaak?” asks Six. “It sounds like human politics to me. I think we should try to find out more about it.” “Agreed.” Gareth proceeds to attempt to speak with the corpses of two of the blackscale guardians. The first resists, but the second succumbs to the spell. Q: What is the name of the guardian who speaks for Rhashaak? A: Huu’rak Q: When did Huu’rak start speaking for Rhashaak? A: Many moons ago. Q: Why is Huu’rak the one who speaks for Rhashaak? A: Rhashaak appointed the line of his speakers and Huu’rak is the speaker now. Q: Was there any reason beside Rhashaak’s order that began the recent attacks? A: No. That was the reason. Q: What will the lizardfolk armies do if defeated? A: They shall send messengers to Rhashaak and return to the forests. Q: Will the attacks end as long as Rhashaak wishes them to continue? A: No. Q: What will happen to the attacks if Rhashaak dies or is slain? A: He will not die and none can slay him. When the spell ends, Gareth says, “That’s all I can find out. And I think we found out what we need to know. Let’s head back to Newthrone and tell Alzia what we found out.” “So, are we going to go look for this Rhashaak?” asks Luna. “Not that I have any problems with that, but I’d like to go meet Prince Ryger first.” “What about the third army?” asks Korm. “And the crazy Flamers and their Purge?” “I’ll come along for the army, since you idiots will probably all get killed without me to protect you, but you can handle the Flamers, I’m sure. I’ve got a pirate prince to talk to.” Korm grins. “From what you said earlier, it didn’t sound like talking was what you had in mind.” Luna grins back. “Well, I think there’ll be [i]some[/i] talking.” Gareth shakes his head disgustedly. “Suddenly I feel even better that we’re not going along. Nameless, can we leave now?” * * * Alzia shakes her head in sincere appreciation and admiration. “Both armies! And now my sources say that the third one is breaking up and retreating into the forests, I presume having learned what happened to the others. Your actions have saved the lives of hundreds, and likely thousands. The nation of Q’barra is in your debt. How can I reward you?” “Do you have an airship?” asks Luna immediately, a second before Gareth says, “No payment is necessary.” Alzia keeps a creditably straight face as the druid rounds on the paladin. “Unfortunately, no – I do not have an airship. But a reward has certainly been earned, and” she indicates a document and a coffer at her right hand, “I can either give you 20,000 galifars or the equivalent in Eberron dragonshards. The former would be easier to use, of course, but being adventurers and having an interest in magical items,” her eyes flicker to Luna, “I thought that you might prefer the dragonshards, since they can be used for crafting purposes.” “That is true,” says Six. “Stone could use them, in payment or for some of the items we have ordered from him.” “You’re kidding me, right?” says Luna, looking around at the others for support. “I don’t want to ever see another dragonshard again.” “You know, Luna,” says Nameless, “We’re surrounded by them in Sharn.” He turns to Alzia. “We shall take the dragonshards, thank you.” Luna snorts disgustedly as Korm picks up and puts the coffer away, and then says, “I’d also like a bottle of fine wine.” As her companions turn to her in surprise, she explains, “I want to take a gift for my date.” “Oh boy! She’s going to make the poor bastard drunk and have her way with him!” Korm mutters, drawing a glare from her. Alzia diplomatically displays no signs of having heard the comment and says, “Certainly. I shall see what I can find. But tell me – what do you plan to do now? In view of what you have discovered, I would like you to investigate this Rhashaak and Haka’torvhak, if you are free. I have already found a guide who can take you to the general area.” She gestures at the door and a man who looks to be in his late thirties, with weather-beaten skin and the garb of an explorer, steps in. He makes an awkward bow, as Alzia says, “This is Lothir.” “What do you think?” asks Korm of the others. “Our [i]phantom stag[/i]s and [i]steed[/i]s can fly now, so we can do that a lot quicker than we could earlier.” “Maybe once we’re done with Haydith?” asks Gareth. “I have to meet with the Cannith people in a couple of days too,” says Six. “And I’m going to see Ryger,” reminds Luna. “As you can see,” says Gareth to Alzia, “We have many things on our plate now. Also we want to go and deal with the situation in Hope now.” Alzia looks slightly disappointed, but only says politely, “It seems that the situation with the armies had nothing to do with it. The people of Wyrmwatch have made their choices and their problem is their own, isn’t it?” “Not if I have anything to say about it,” says Gareth firmly. “We are certainly interested in this matter of Rhashaak, but will be unable to deal with it now. If and when we have the time, we shall contact you.” “Very well,” Alzia sighs. “Thank you again for your invaluable aid. I hope I shall see you again soon.” When the Angels are outside, Nameless studies the directions he had been given earlier. “Evidently they don’t get much traffic to this area called Hope, so the description will only take us to the general whereabouts of the village. Everyone ready to go?” “Nope. I’m going to meet Ryger.” “Alone? Do you think that’s a good idea?” asks Gareth. “Actually,” says Nameless, “Do you really want to be with Luna while she’s on an island jumping some poor guy’s bones?” “Good point,” says Gareth. “Have fun, Luna. Don’t bite him too hard.” Luna opens her mouth, but before she can retort the others are gone. “Idiots!” she grunts, and then transforms into a bird. She flaps slowly into the air and heads towards the forests that border Newthrone. * * * Luna steps out of a tree and looks around. The weather is significantly different than it was in the forests of Q’barra where she entered a similar tree. Now thousands of miles to the north, the air around her is almost as cool as in Karrnath, made slightly milder and more humid by the proximity to the ocean that she can see in the distance. The druid transforms into a large seagull and flies aloft. She quickly ascertains that she is on a large island, presumably Greentarn, which Prince Ryger’s capital of Regalport stands on. Catching sight of a town to the east, Luna heads towards it. Flying over the town, she sees that it is built around the docks, which look out over a protected bay. The harbor area displays signs of significant damage, as does one of the multiple ships at dock, which looks like it has been recently sunk and subsequently raised. Many of the ships, including the one being repaired, fly a banner depicting a striking seadragon on a field of blue-green waves. As Luna flies nearer, she sees that many of the people moving around the docks or on the ships wear the same insignia. She continues over the town, heading towards the largest building, a palatial villa surrounded by fortifications. Along the way, she passes a large enclave flying the displacer beast insignia of House Thuranni, which is based in Regalport, and slightly smaller ones belonging to Houses Orien and Ghallanda. Luna also passes a bustling market, the famous Pirate Exchange, which is full of people from many lands and nations. Finally, landing in an alleyway near the villa, she quickly transforms. Then, reaching into her haversack she produces a package. [i]Time to change.[/i]* A few minutes later, the Seadragons at the gate of Prince Ryger’s home see the unusual sight of an attractive-looking shifter in an ankle-length off-the-shoulder red gown strolling towards them as if at a society party. Luna flashes them a dazzling smile and says, “I’m here to see Prince Ryger. He’s expecting me.” One of the guards withdraws his eyes from the significant amount of cleavage revealed by the low-cut dress and asks, “Expected? Who are you?” “I’m Luna, of the Guardian Angels of Sharn.” [/QUOTE]
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