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<blockquote data-quote="Isida Kep'Tukari" data-source="post: 1154779" data-attributes="member: 4441"><p>A new week, a new story. 9-27-03's story I call:</p><p></p><p><strong><u>The Tale of the Heros' Festival and Ensuing Hunt</u></strong> <em>or why court wizards should never accept gifts from red-headed halflings</em></p><p></p><p>Our cast of characters remains the same.</p><p></p><p>Picking up right where we left off last week, our party had just cleaned themselves up and were eating a late lunch at the Adventurer's Guild. Just as they were finished eating, a man in noble's clothes came in, and spoke briefly with the Guildmaster. In time he introduced himself as Lord Tallon Seventhson, the noble lord and mayor of the city of Stone Bridge. He thanked them heartily for being courageous and clever enough to stop the mudmen at their source and thus saving the city.</p><p></p><p>He said the city wanted to throw a festival in their honor, and if they would but stay two days they would do so. They needed a day to prepare, and a day for the festival itself. The party was glad to stay for that, and Lord Seventhson said he would put them up at the finest inn, the Sun and Moon, and have a tailor sent there to measure them for new clothes. Thusly impressed, the party agreed. Within an hour, Lord Seventhson's messenger arrived to take them to the Sun and Moon.</p><p></p><p>They went to go clean themselves up, and Rhianna found the following note in her belt pouch:</p><p></p><p><em>Rhianna,</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I saw you make the lift in the marketplace today. Not too bad, though your mark was dense as clay and probably won't even miss it. Though trying to hide something that large on yourself is a good feat, and I must commend you. I know you and your friends will be here for a few days, and thought you could spare some time for the Guild. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>You need to be careful about making lifts in cities, my dear, as we control all those kinds of activities. The Guildmaster wants to meet you, to bring you into the fold. Come to the end of the Shadow Walk on the north end of town when darkness falls tomorrow evening, and come alone. Bring a little present for the Guildmaster too, something to show your skill. I'm sure your friends won't mind your absence for one night; they shouldn't even know you’re gone.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>~Synflower</em></p><p></p><p>As she had lifted a sunrod from the marketplace the previous day, she was startled by this note, and also concerned that she hadn't realized it had been placed in her belt pouch. She told her friends about it, and they were rather concerned. They finally decided to do as the note suggested, but use Gorf and the squirrel to tail Rhianna from the rooftops to keep an eye on her. They wanted to know what this was all about.</p><p></p><p>They were served royally at the Sun and Moon, with excellent food and wine. The tailor arrived that evening to take their measurements, though was given pause when Uianya wanted her squirrel to be measured for a beret. The next morning, the party decided to go out and do a little exploring on their own. They sold their unwanted gear (at a very good price as they were the darlings of the city), and then went bouncing all over the city. </p><p></p><p>Uianya and Rhianna went to a temple of Uianya's god Obad-Hai, which was not a formal temple, but a lovely grove of trees that butted up against the edge of the deep gorge of the Deepwater River that ran through the center of the city. While Rhianna and the squirrel explored, the resident priest, Father Camwan, asked to speak to his sister in faith alone. He explained that he was, until recently, a traveling priest. He had been in the Unwanted Desert in southwestern Low'verok, and had strayed too close to the Forbidden Lands. He had been viciously attacked by terrible winged creatures with sharp claws and bodies like sacs of ooze. He had been saved by the desert nomads, but had nearly died. He had also had terrible nightmares for months afterward.</p><p></p><p>He told her he felt there was something very wrong with the land near there, and that it was spreading. Should she find herself in that area, she should be wary of it. Uianya thanked him for his warning and told Father Camwan she would be careful.</p><p></p><p>Switching to Helios, he had gone out trying to gather information as to where a temple of Hoar could be found, as the party had found a chalice with Hoar's symbol on it yesterday underneath the city. He managed to find a man who could take him to Hoar's priests, but during his search, he was interrupted by a group of four hunters. They told him they were going hunting for deer and boar for the feast tomorrow and wanted him and his friends to hunt with them. They would consider it an honor, and they knew that he would bring them luck. He agreed, and decided to meet them along with the rest of his party at the west gates of the city at noon.</p><p></p><p>Going back to Alarian, he had gone to a temple of Siamorphe to pray. It was richly decorated, with carved and inlaid woods, inlaid metals and gems, beautifully cut stone, and gorgeous tapestries. Along with the priests, he noted Lord Seventhson already in prayer. As he had wanted to speak with him anyway, he waited until he was finished to greet him. They exchanged pleasantries for a while, then Lord Seventhson asked him about his lineage. He nodded in recognition of the name of Karpov and told him that his own brother had passed through town recently, having come all the way from Andeluvay (the capital). </p><p></p><p>He said that he had spoken with Lord Karpov, and had actually heard of his disgraced nephew Alarian. Lord Karpov had been getting the letters Alarian had been sent back and was trying to get a letter to him, but Alarian's constant moving had made things difficult. Lord Seventhson said that he could personally vouch for Alarian's valor in battle, and would write a letter to Lord Karpov on his behalf. He could also have the lord's letters sent to Port Lyalee (the party's ultimate destination) so that Alarian could finally read them. Alarian thanked him most sincerely, and then stayed to make his prayers to Siamorphe.</p><p></p><p>The party met back at the Sun and Moon near mid-morning. Helios told them he had essentially signed them all up for a hunting expedition, but no one minded. However, he did say that he had found a man who would lead him to a priest of Hoar. Taking Rhianna with them, they found the man, who led them into an inn, through the back of it, and down some stairs. At a hidden door in the basement the man knocked a complicated knock and it was opened to admit them all. There were two men in there, both in leather armor and polishing weapons, not looking like priests at all. Helios and Rhianna explained that they had something that was possibly a possession of their church and were willing to sell it back. However, they didn't have it with them at the moment. One of the "priests" considered for a moment, then told them to meet him in the Fountain of Beer tavern in a half-hour.</p><p></p><p>At the agreed time both of the intrepid adventurers met up in the Fountain of Beer, a dirt-floored tavern that seemed to be the favorite of farmers and hard-working types. The priest met them there, and they showed him a silver chalice inlaid with the symbol of Hoar they had found underneath the city. He looked at it reverently for a moment, then told them that the chalice, along with a great deal of other items from Hoar's temple had been stolen over thirty years ago by the Thieves' Guild. He was very glad to have this back where it belonged. He could give them no gold for their discovery, but gave them a lead coin with the symbol of Hoar on it (a two-sided face). He said they could show that token to other temples of Hoar, and that they could find succor and healing within. They accepted the token gratefully, then left to join the rest of the party.</p><p></p><p>The party met the four hunters, mounted their horses, and were off. Hunting was plentiful, and they were able to get several deer and game birds before the day got too late. But when they decided to go for boar, things got interesting. A band of lucrotta had killed the boar they were after and were willing to defend their kill (and maybe add a few tasty morsels). The hunters helped where they could, but the lucrotta were fierce and tenacious, and look several bites out of the party before the four could be put down. Resting a moment, Helios cast around and found their tracks. Tracking them back to their lair to destroy any cubs before they could grow (the hunters had noted they had never seen lucrotta in bands like this before), they found a small cave. </p><p></p><p>The party left the hunters up top with the slain deer and descended underground. They found some shards of bone and bits of shredded armor and Alarian found something buried in the dirt. But before they could dig it up they heard screaming from outside. In the clearing two vicious, huge, stag-headed giant eagles were attacking the hunters. When they saw the party, they dove on them. One of them attacked Jenna repeatedly, ripping at her chest. Alarian got one with his sword as it swooped low, and a hail of arrows from the hunters and the other members of the party. As the second one died, it clawed in the dirt and whispered, "Just... one... more." Rather creeped out, the party swiftly dug out the treasure from the lucrotta lair and departed. It turned out to be the remains of some traveling priest or mercenary, carrying a shield, adamantine warhammer, chain armor, and a holy symbol of Siamorphe. </p><p></p><p>Taking the deer and game birds back to the town, the party left the grateful hunters and got cleaned up. They had an appointment to keep with Rhianna. She decided to take a piece of lapis lazuli they party had found to give to the Guildmaster. Her friends trailed her over 50 ft. back, being guided by Uianya's squirrel, who was following Rhianna from the rooftops (along with Gorf). Rhianna was met by another halfling woman, who greeted her by name and took her hand. She drug her through a couple of inns, and then up a back staircase. </p><p></p><p>Here she was presented to the Guildmaster, or so he said. He was tall, thin, with wild pale blonde hair. He called himself Zachar, and told her that all thefts made in his city partially belonged to him. She gave him the lapis lazuli as a gift and partial payment, and he nodded, pleased at her offering. He told her that each time she stole, part of it belonged to the Guild, wherever she went. She could, as part of being a member in good standing, purchase things that aren't available on the open market, or find a fence where it otherwise might be hard to find one. She would also be asked to participate in jobs from time to time. She asked if any of their jobs required killing, to which the Guildmaster laughed. Zachar explained that the Thieves' Guild was the Thieves' Guild and the Assassins' Guild was the Assassins' Guild and there was no mixing of the two. Slightly relieved, Rhianna was given leave to go. </p><p></p><p>She found her friends, and told them what had happened. The party was mostly just happy that the Guild hadn't tried to pressure her into anything, though Gorf strongly disapproved of whole business. Then they returned to the Sun and Moon to sleep.</p><p></p><p>The next morning the tailor returned, so they got into their new clothes for the festival. They were going to take party in a brief ceremony that would be the height of the festival, where Lord Seventhson would present them with gifts and thank them for saving the town. The party arrived early to the main square and spent some time looking around. One unusual thing was there were a few gypsies around, one of which was a fortune teller. Uianya, Alarian, and Gorf all decided to get their fortunes. Uianya was told "There is a cloud in your future that you will have to strive to overcome." Alarian was told, "Cleave to you chosen path and friends and they will bring you what you desire." Gorf was told simply, "Beware of fire."</p><p></p><p>Later that evening the festival was in full swing, and as twilight fell, the party was ushered into a dias. Lord Seventhson's court wizard used a few magical balls of light to give illumination, augmenting the typical torches. Uianya was given the Sash of Morning Glories, made of green, leafy vines with five white and purple morning glory flowers on it, made by Father Camwan from the church of Obad-Hai. Alarian was given the Scabbard of the Righteous Strike, made by the church of Siamorphe. Rhianna was given the Hood of the Sightless, something donated anonymously for the ceremony, but the court wizard found it to be quite appropriate. It was a hood made from a silvery cloth. Helios was given a Storm Sword, made from a metal that had survived a hundred lightning strikes. Jenna was given a Heartwarder amulet, made to look like a shield. And Gorf was given a wand of <em>flaming sphere</em> topped with a fire opal.</p><p></p><p>As the party was thanked by Lord Seventhson, fireworks were shot off into the dark sky. The two balls of light near the stage began to rise into the air, which was thought to be part of the festivities... until they began shooting magical darts of light into the party. The crowd panicked and began to run. The party sprang into action, some shooting arrows at it, but quickly stopping when they realized that they arrows might hit the crowd. The things turned invisible, and Gorf tried to give it back some of its own medicine, but his spell was reflected back at him. He squeaked and hid under the stage. The court magician tried to use a spell on the place where they had been too, but failed, and joined Gorf in the cowering. </p><p></p><p>The balls of light, nyth Uianya determined, appeared again in their midst. The druid tried to throw fire at it, but it only seemed to get bigger. The party surrounded them and hacked at them with sword and staff, Alarian and Helios taking care of one, and Rhianna plunging her sword right into the middle of the other, as the nyth tried to fire darts of light at them all the while. But both died, and the party went to find the wizard and demanded to know what was going on.</p><p></p><p>The wizard protested that the balls of light were a gift from a travelling red-headed halfling adventurer that had called himself Veskar. He insisted that the nyth had appeared both non-sentient and non-hostile when he tested them. Irked but safe, the party spent their last night in the Sun and Moon inn before leaving Stone Bridge the next morning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Isida Kep'Tukari, post: 1154779, member: 4441"] A new week, a new story. 9-27-03's story I call: [b][u]The Tale of the Heros' Festival and Ensuing Hunt[/u][/b][u][/u] [i]or why court wizards should never accept gifts from red-headed halflings[/i] Our cast of characters remains the same. Picking up right where we left off last week, our party had just cleaned themselves up and were eating a late lunch at the Adventurer's Guild. Just as they were finished eating, a man in noble's clothes came in, and spoke briefly with the Guildmaster. In time he introduced himself as Lord Tallon Seventhson, the noble lord and mayor of the city of Stone Bridge. He thanked them heartily for being courageous and clever enough to stop the mudmen at their source and thus saving the city. He said the city wanted to throw a festival in their honor, and if they would but stay two days they would do so. They needed a day to prepare, and a day for the festival itself. The party was glad to stay for that, and Lord Seventhson said he would put them up at the finest inn, the Sun and Moon, and have a tailor sent there to measure them for new clothes. Thusly impressed, the party agreed. Within an hour, Lord Seventhson's messenger arrived to take them to the Sun and Moon. They went to go clean themselves up, and Rhianna found the following note in her belt pouch: [i]Rhianna, I saw you make the lift in the marketplace today. Not too bad, though your mark was dense as clay and probably won't even miss it. Though trying to hide something that large on yourself is a good feat, and I must commend you. I know you and your friends will be here for a few days, and thought you could spare some time for the Guild. You need to be careful about making lifts in cities, my dear, as we control all those kinds of activities. The Guildmaster wants to meet you, to bring you into the fold. Come to the end of the Shadow Walk on the north end of town when darkness falls tomorrow evening, and come alone. Bring a little present for the Guildmaster too, something to show your skill. I'm sure your friends won't mind your absence for one night; they shouldn't even know you’re gone. ~Synflower[/i] As she had lifted a sunrod from the marketplace the previous day, she was startled by this note, and also concerned that she hadn't realized it had been placed in her belt pouch. She told her friends about it, and they were rather concerned. They finally decided to do as the note suggested, but use Gorf and the squirrel to tail Rhianna from the rooftops to keep an eye on her. They wanted to know what this was all about. They were served royally at the Sun and Moon, with excellent food and wine. The tailor arrived that evening to take their measurements, though was given pause when Uianya wanted her squirrel to be measured for a beret. The next morning, the party decided to go out and do a little exploring on their own. They sold their unwanted gear (at a very good price as they were the darlings of the city), and then went bouncing all over the city. Uianya and Rhianna went to a temple of Uianya's god Obad-Hai, which was not a formal temple, but a lovely grove of trees that butted up against the edge of the deep gorge of the Deepwater River that ran through the center of the city. While Rhianna and the squirrel explored, the resident priest, Father Camwan, asked to speak to his sister in faith alone. He explained that he was, until recently, a traveling priest. He had been in the Unwanted Desert in southwestern Low'verok, and had strayed too close to the Forbidden Lands. He had been viciously attacked by terrible winged creatures with sharp claws and bodies like sacs of ooze. He had been saved by the desert nomads, but had nearly died. He had also had terrible nightmares for months afterward. He told her he felt there was something very wrong with the land near there, and that it was spreading. Should she find herself in that area, she should be wary of it. Uianya thanked him for his warning and told Father Camwan she would be careful. Switching to Helios, he had gone out trying to gather information as to where a temple of Hoar could be found, as the party had found a chalice with Hoar's symbol on it yesterday underneath the city. He managed to find a man who could take him to Hoar's priests, but during his search, he was interrupted by a group of four hunters. They told him they were going hunting for deer and boar for the feast tomorrow and wanted him and his friends to hunt with them. They would consider it an honor, and they knew that he would bring them luck. He agreed, and decided to meet them along with the rest of his party at the west gates of the city at noon. Going back to Alarian, he had gone to a temple of Siamorphe to pray. It was richly decorated, with carved and inlaid woods, inlaid metals and gems, beautifully cut stone, and gorgeous tapestries. Along with the priests, he noted Lord Seventhson already in prayer. As he had wanted to speak with him anyway, he waited until he was finished to greet him. They exchanged pleasantries for a while, then Lord Seventhson asked him about his lineage. He nodded in recognition of the name of Karpov and told him that his own brother had passed through town recently, having come all the way from Andeluvay (the capital). He said that he had spoken with Lord Karpov, and had actually heard of his disgraced nephew Alarian. Lord Karpov had been getting the letters Alarian had been sent back and was trying to get a letter to him, but Alarian's constant moving had made things difficult. Lord Seventhson said that he could personally vouch for Alarian's valor in battle, and would write a letter to Lord Karpov on his behalf. He could also have the lord's letters sent to Port Lyalee (the party's ultimate destination) so that Alarian could finally read them. Alarian thanked him most sincerely, and then stayed to make his prayers to Siamorphe. The party met back at the Sun and Moon near mid-morning. Helios told them he had essentially signed them all up for a hunting expedition, but no one minded. However, he did say that he had found a man who would lead him to a priest of Hoar. Taking Rhianna with them, they found the man, who led them into an inn, through the back of it, and down some stairs. At a hidden door in the basement the man knocked a complicated knock and it was opened to admit them all. There were two men in there, both in leather armor and polishing weapons, not looking like priests at all. Helios and Rhianna explained that they had something that was possibly a possession of their church and were willing to sell it back. However, they didn't have it with them at the moment. One of the "priests" considered for a moment, then told them to meet him in the Fountain of Beer tavern in a half-hour. At the agreed time both of the intrepid adventurers met up in the Fountain of Beer, a dirt-floored tavern that seemed to be the favorite of farmers and hard-working types. The priest met them there, and they showed him a silver chalice inlaid with the symbol of Hoar they had found underneath the city. He looked at it reverently for a moment, then told them that the chalice, along with a great deal of other items from Hoar's temple had been stolen over thirty years ago by the Thieves' Guild. He was very glad to have this back where it belonged. He could give them no gold for their discovery, but gave them a lead coin with the symbol of Hoar on it (a two-sided face). He said they could show that token to other temples of Hoar, and that they could find succor and healing within. They accepted the token gratefully, then left to join the rest of the party. The party met the four hunters, mounted their horses, and were off. Hunting was plentiful, and they were able to get several deer and game birds before the day got too late. But when they decided to go for boar, things got interesting. A band of lucrotta had killed the boar they were after and were willing to defend their kill (and maybe add a few tasty morsels). The hunters helped where they could, but the lucrotta were fierce and tenacious, and look several bites out of the party before the four could be put down. Resting a moment, Helios cast around and found their tracks. Tracking them back to their lair to destroy any cubs before they could grow (the hunters had noted they had never seen lucrotta in bands like this before), they found a small cave. The party left the hunters up top with the slain deer and descended underground. They found some shards of bone and bits of shredded armor and Alarian found something buried in the dirt. But before they could dig it up they heard screaming from outside. In the clearing two vicious, huge, stag-headed giant eagles were attacking the hunters. When they saw the party, they dove on them. One of them attacked Jenna repeatedly, ripping at her chest. Alarian got one with his sword as it swooped low, and a hail of arrows from the hunters and the other members of the party. As the second one died, it clawed in the dirt and whispered, "Just... one... more." Rather creeped out, the party swiftly dug out the treasure from the lucrotta lair and departed. It turned out to be the remains of some traveling priest or mercenary, carrying a shield, adamantine warhammer, chain armor, and a holy symbol of Siamorphe. Taking the deer and game birds back to the town, the party left the grateful hunters and got cleaned up. They had an appointment to keep with Rhianna. She decided to take a piece of lapis lazuli they party had found to give to the Guildmaster. Her friends trailed her over 50 ft. back, being guided by Uianya's squirrel, who was following Rhianna from the rooftops (along with Gorf). Rhianna was met by another halfling woman, who greeted her by name and took her hand. She drug her through a couple of inns, and then up a back staircase. Here she was presented to the Guildmaster, or so he said. He was tall, thin, with wild pale blonde hair. He called himself Zachar, and told her that all thefts made in his city partially belonged to him. She gave him the lapis lazuli as a gift and partial payment, and he nodded, pleased at her offering. He told her that each time she stole, part of it belonged to the Guild, wherever she went. She could, as part of being a member in good standing, purchase things that aren't available on the open market, or find a fence where it otherwise might be hard to find one. She would also be asked to participate in jobs from time to time. She asked if any of their jobs required killing, to which the Guildmaster laughed. Zachar explained that the Thieves' Guild was the Thieves' Guild and the Assassins' Guild was the Assassins' Guild and there was no mixing of the two. Slightly relieved, Rhianna was given leave to go. She found her friends, and told them what had happened. The party was mostly just happy that the Guild hadn't tried to pressure her into anything, though Gorf strongly disapproved of whole business. Then they returned to the Sun and Moon to sleep. The next morning the tailor returned, so they got into their new clothes for the festival. They were going to take party in a brief ceremony that would be the height of the festival, where Lord Seventhson would present them with gifts and thank them for saving the town. The party arrived early to the main square and spent some time looking around. One unusual thing was there were a few gypsies around, one of which was a fortune teller. Uianya, Alarian, and Gorf all decided to get their fortunes. Uianya was told "There is a cloud in your future that you will have to strive to overcome." Alarian was told, "Cleave to you chosen path and friends and they will bring you what you desire." Gorf was told simply, "Beware of fire." Later that evening the festival was in full swing, and as twilight fell, the party was ushered into a dias. Lord Seventhson's court wizard used a few magical balls of light to give illumination, augmenting the typical torches. Uianya was given the Sash of Morning Glories, made of green, leafy vines with five white and purple morning glory flowers on it, made by Father Camwan from the church of Obad-Hai. Alarian was given the Scabbard of the Righteous Strike, made by the church of Siamorphe. Rhianna was given the Hood of the Sightless, something donated anonymously for the ceremony, but the court wizard found it to be quite appropriate. It was a hood made from a silvery cloth. Helios was given a Storm Sword, made from a metal that had survived a hundred lightning strikes. Jenna was given a Heartwarder amulet, made to look like a shield. And Gorf was given a wand of [i]flaming sphere[/i] topped with a fire opal. As the party was thanked by Lord Seventhson, fireworks were shot off into the dark sky. The two balls of light near the stage began to rise into the air, which was thought to be part of the festivities... until they began shooting magical darts of light into the party. The crowd panicked and began to run. The party sprang into action, some shooting arrows at it, but quickly stopping when they realized that they arrows might hit the crowd. The things turned invisible, and Gorf tried to give it back some of its own medicine, but his spell was reflected back at him. He squeaked and hid under the stage. The court magician tried to use a spell on the place where they had been too, but failed, and joined Gorf in the cowering. The balls of light, nyth Uianya determined, appeared again in their midst. The druid tried to throw fire at it, but it only seemed to get bigger. The party surrounded them and hacked at them with sword and staff, Alarian and Helios taking care of one, and Rhianna plunging her sword right into the middle of the other, as the nyth tried to fire darts of light at them all the while. But both died, and the party went to find the wizard and demanded to know what was going on. The wizard protested that the balls of light were a gift from a travelling red-headed halfling adventurer that had called himself Veskar. He insisted that the nyth had appeared both non-sentient and non-hostile when he tested them. Irked but safe, the party spent their last night in the Sun and Moon inn before leaving Stone Bridge the next morning. [/QUOTE]
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