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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 5748749" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE WAYFINDERS OF THE FLOATING TOWER</p><p>“THIS IS IT ”</p><p>SEGMENT 021</p><p>11/26/11</p><p></p><p>BARRAKAS 28, 998 The Next Morning </p><p></p><p>Having used up most of their spells to attack or heal they decide to stay there over night. They want to be fresh for the exploration of where the Dragon Tome was believed to be. Filo is amazed by the sun-like etched symbol on the floor. It is about 25ft round and has a slightly orange coloration in contrast to the golden color of the surrounding floor.</p><p></p><p>There is nothing else within the room except for four doors. Each on one of the four walls. While Filo continues to look at the symbol, Blaze watches Lia as she stands before a door across from the entrance. She is pressing her lips in concentration. Mage Blood reaches for a different door not carrying if the others are following him or not. Jasyne goes to him though looking over his shoulder at Filo. “Comon- lets go. We should not split up.”</p><p></p><p>The Magus touches the door and a summoning trap is activated. Lia does the same with similar results. In each case a warrior bugbear appears reaching for them and swinging. Lia and Magus each take their foe down.</p><p></p><p>Lia pushes open the door and sees a long set of deep stairs leading down. They go beyond the limits of her light. She and Blaze slowly walk down the stairs. They activate a trap as a section of the stairs drops out from under them. Lia easily steps back avoiding it. Blaze falls but stops his fall by spreading open his wings. It is cramp and awkward climb back to the surface. Looking beyond, they now see the bottom of the stairs. Along the way another trap opens but each are ready this time. Inside is a large chamber filled with humanoid skeletons and a large skeleton of…. A dragon?</p><p></p><p>Magus and Jasyne walk down their hallway and find a trap. It is trapped also with a summoning spell. The ogre doesn’t last long and they move into the room. It is a 30x30ft room. Bookcases are back to back in the center of the room. Etched on the walls are depictions of gobliniods wrestling or using blunt sticks and quarterstaffs. They begin to search the bookcase facing them first. They find little in their quick search. Jasyne calls for Filo to join them. His knowledge of languages will help them sort through the books.</p><p></p><p>Filo finds nothing as he joins the search. Mage Blood finds a small crystal ball wrapped in cloth on the bottom of the shelf. Happy with his find he places it into his pack. Behind that is a staff. He collects this also hoping it has some worth. Using detect magic he sees an aura but cannot identify it. The books here deal with mundane events that Filo has interest in but are not what his employer is seeking. Suddenly there is a heavy thudding sound that makes everyone turn from their search.</p><p></p><p>Lia and the Dragon Shaman peer into the room cautiously. Lia spots something by the dragon skeleton. It appears to be a sword. Drawn to it she enters the room. The Dragon Shaman follows her. The whole time saying this is a bad idea. Suddenly bars fall from the ceiling within the hallway and with a loud bang trap the two within the room full of bones. Lia picks up the sword that attracted her and looks at the trap they have set. “Now what?” she asks innocently as the Shaman shakes his head in dismay.</p><p></p><p>[who comes here to disturb my sleep]</p><p></p><p>Uh-oh thinks the elven swashbuckler.</p><p></p><p>The shaman merely stares at the source of the mental sound. He stares the dragon bones that quiver and a low but strong glow begins from the eye sockets.</p><p></p><p>“Dracolich?”</p><p></p><p>“No… but undead and very dangerous. We mean you no harm dread dragon.” Begins the dragon shaman hoping to avoid any further conflict.</p><p></p><p>[the sword… the cursed sword… in the hands of a living elf]</p><p></p><p>Lia looks down at the short sword and giggles in embarrassment.</p><p></p><p>Leaping over the open hole, The magus reaches the first set of bars on the stairs. “Undead dragon!” he calls out to Jasyne and Filo. The dragon rises up and takes its first step it has taken in thousands of years. With a sudden fierceness unforeseen by any there (except for maybe Blaze) the Bone Black Dragon strikes the elf. It continues its attack bringing it into view of Jasyne and his magical bow. The undead creature howls in pain as the first arrow strikes it. </p><p></p><p>Filo looks at the bars carefully. “These bars are not an issue. Look.” And he swings his hand through the bars. “They are merely designed to stop intruders or to trip them up into these floor traps.” The magus smirks and rushes ahead leaping through the bars and finds his forward momentum keeps him going. He is forced to leap over the next trap or fall in. He tumbles into the room near the dragon.</p><p></p><p>“The creature seems confused. I belief the experience of undeath has muddled its thoughts.” Says the Dragon Shaman. In a quieter voice… “the poor thing.”</p><p></p><p>Jasyne fires away with his arrows and Filo with magic. The Magus uses his unique magical melee abilities on it and Lia uses the new sword on it. The shaman merely sits this one out. He cannot bring himself to attack a dragon… even an undead one. It goes down without him. Jasyne glares at him as he inspects the room for further dangers.</p><p></p><p>Together they return to the library they were inspecting. Going to the second series of shelves on the backside of the room Filo finds a spell book. Several spells within interest him and the magus. The magus meanwhile has found an old tome. It is not the one they seek but it interests him greatly still. Within the book is a picture of a large city built into the tops of mountains with clouds. The language is old but he can make it out. Slowly he reads out loud- “Dragon-City- within the- kingdom- of giants”</p><p></p><p>“What have you found?” asks Jasyne. </p><p></p><p>“Nothing. It is not what the dwarf wants.”</p><p></p><p>“It may have clues we need however. His son said…” he lets it trail off as he moves over the unsculpulious Magus. Jasyne is about to bully the mage for the book when Filo finds the book they were seeking. “I think this is it!” He carefully opens it and looks at a few pages. “Yes. I believe this is it.”</p><p></p><p>“Lets rest here for now and then we’ll check that last door before returning to the surface.” Says Jasyne as he looks at the Magus with the book.</p><p></p><p>Several hours go by and Lia is still looking at the sword. Filo asks if he can also look at it. She allows it. “It has a strong magical feel to it. Old also. Maybe thousands of years old.”</p><p></p><p>“You seem to know a lot about swords Filo.”</p><p></p><p>“Not as much swords but old things… magical old things. It’s a hobby of mine that I have developed into a means of income.”</p><p></p><p>Nearby, but in the shadows the magus reads the book more. He keeps returning to the picture of the city. Knowing Jasyne will try to pry the book from him eventually, he considers tearing out the page for safekeeping. As Lia and Filo conversation becomes louder and attracts the other’s attention he carefully tears the page out the book. Everyone stops. “WHAT?” he snarls with malice.</p><p></p><p>“NOOOOO!” exclaims Filo. “Don’t damage the books! They may have clues yet within!”</p><p></p><p>“You found the book. Yes. The book is yours. Yes. BUT it was found during Lord Darkko ir’Harddok’s expedition. You will get it but after he has a chance to see if it involves the other book and the mystery he seeks to unlock.”</p><p></p><p>“But of course.” The Magus says as he places the page back into the book and closes it up. He is more certain he wants this book than ever…. If only to irk the archer Kensai warrior.</p><p></p><p>Going back to the inspection of the sword Filo discovers something. Very tiny runes. “It is elven made” he says….. It is…. Hmmmm…. Deals with luck. I believe this is a Luck Blade. Very nice. Elves liked them. They carried them for status rather than use. They prefer the long sword over the short.”</p><p></p><p>“Luck blade?”</p><p></p><p>“Not only can luck be with you but they say they often carry the ability to grant a wish or two.”</p><p></p><p>“Really!?!”</p><p></p><p>Jasyne becomes worried. “Don’t waste those wishes.”</p><p></p><p>“And be careful what is wished for. Some say the wishes are granted by fiends. These fiends like to twist one’s words when granting a wish.”</p><p></p><p>“Twist…?”</p><p></p><p>Seeing an opportunity to stifle the young woman, Jasyne tells her something he heard from his academy days. She is worried as he finishes his short tale…. “and wishing to be invulnible to the sword attacks of the army he was made into stone.”</p><p></p><p>“How awful!”</p><p></p><p>The Magus has become curious. “I’ll buy it.”</p><p></p><p>Jasyne is about to stop this obvious set up but she is too quick. “How much?!?”</p><p></p><p>“I have some of my share of treasure. I’m sure you would not want to be turned into stone… or worse!”</p><p></p><p>Filo frowns.</p><p></p><p>Eventually the group falls asleep. The Magus has the wish blade and the elf is 3090 gold pieces richer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 5748749, member: 9255"] THE WAYFINDERS OF THE FLOATING TOWER “THIS IS IT ” SEGMENT 021 11/26/11 BARRAKAS 28, 998 The Next Morning Having used up most of their spells to attack or heal they decide to stay there over night. They want to be fresh for the exploration of where the Dragon Tome was believed to be. Filo is amazed by the sun-like etched symbol on the floor. It is about 25ft round and has a slightly orange coloration in contrast to the golden color of the surrounding floor. There is nothing else within the room except for four doors. Each on one of the four walls. While Filo continues to look at the symbol, Blaze watches Lia as she stands before a door across from the entrance. She is pressing her lips in concentration. Mage Blood reaches for a different door not carrying if the others are following him or not. Jasyne goes to him though looking over his shoulder at Filo. “Comon- lets go. We should not split up.” The Magus touches the door and a summoning trap is activated. Lia does the same with similar results. In each case a warrior bugbear appears reaching for them and swinging. Lia and Magus each take their foe down. Lia pushes open the door and sees a long set of deep stairs leading down. They go beyond the limits of her light. She and Blaze slowly walk down the stairs. They activate a trap as a section of the stairs drops out from under them. Lia easily steps back avoiding it. Blaze falls but stops his fall by spreading open his wings. It is cramp and awkward climb back to the surface. Looking beyond, they now see the bottom of the stairs. Along the way another trap opens but each are ready this time. Inside is a large chamber filled with humanoid skeletons and a large skeleton of…. A dragon? Magus and Jasyne walk down their hallway and find a trap. It is trapped also with a summoning spell. The ogre doesn’t last long and they move into the room. It is a 30x30ft room. Bookcases are back to back in the center of the room. Etched on the walls are depictions of gobliniods wrestling or using blunt sticks and quarterstaffs. They begin to search the bookcase facing them first. They find little in their quick search. Jasyne calls for Filo to join them. His knowledge of languages will help them sort through the books. Filo finds nothing as he joins the search. Mage Blood finds a small crystal ball wrapped in cloth on the bottom of the shelf. Happy with his find he places it into his pack. Behind that is a staff. He collects this also hoping it has some worth. Using detect magic he sees an aura but cannot identify it. The books here deal with mundane events that Filo has interest in but are not what his employer is seeking. Suddenly there is a heavy thudding sound that makes everyone turn from their search. Lia and the Dragon Shaman peer into the room cautiously. Lia spots something by the dragon skeleton. It appears to be a sword. Drawn to it she enters the room. The Dragon Shaman follows her. The whole time saying this is a bad idea. Suddenly bars fall from the ceiling within the hallway and with a loud bang trap the two within the room full of bones. Lia picks up the sword that attracted her and looks at the trap they have set. “Now what?” she asks innocently as the Shaman shakes his head in dismay. [who comes here to disturb my sleep] Uh-oh thinks the elven swashbuckler. The shaman merely stares at the source of the mental sound. He stares the dragon bones that quiver and a low but strong glow begins from the eye sockets. “Dracolich?” “No… but undead and very dangerous. We mean you no harm dread dragon.” Begins the dragon shaman hoping to avoid any further conflict. [the sword… the cursed sword… in the hands of a living elf] Lia looks down at the short sword and giggles in embarrassment. Leaping over the open hole, The magus reaches the first set of bars on the stairs. “Undead dragon!” he calls out to Jasyne and Filo. The dragon rises up and takes its first step it has taken in thousands of years. With a sudden fierceness unforeseen by any there (except for maybe Blaze) the Bone Black Dragon strikes the elf. It continues its attack bringing it into view of Jasyne and his magical bow. The undead creature howls in pain as the first arrow strikes it. Filo looks at the bars carefully. “These bars are not an issue. Look.” And he swings his hand through the bars. “They are merely designed to stop intruders or to trip them up into these floor traps.” The magus smirks and rushes ahead leaping through the bars and finds his forward momentum keeps him going. He is forced to leap over the next trap or fall in. He tumbles into the room near the dragon. “The creature seems confused. I belief the experience of undeath has muddled its thoughts.” Says the Dragon Shaman. In a quieter voice… “the poor thing.” Jasyne fires away with his arrows and Filo with magic. The Magus uses his unique magical melee abilities on it and Lia uses the new sword on it. The shaman merely sits this one out. He cannot bring himself to attack a dragon… even an undead one. It goes down without him. Jasyne glares at him as he inspects the room for further dangers. Together they return to the library they were inspecting. Going to the second series of shelves on the backside of the room Filo finds a spell book. Several spells within interest him and the magus. The magus meanwhile has found an old tome. It is not the one they seek but it interests him greatly still. Within the book is a picture of a large city built into the tops of mountains with clouds. The language is old but he can make it out. Slowly he reads out loud- “Dragon-City- within the- kingdom- of giants” “What have you found?” asks Jasyne. “Nothing. It is not what the dwarf wants.” “It may have clues we need however. His son said…” he lets it trail off as he moves over the unsculpulious Magus. Jasyne is about to bully the mage for the book when Filo finds the book they were seeking. “I think this is it!” He carefully opens it and looks at a few pages. “Yes. I believe this is it.” “Lets rest here for now and then we’ll check that last door before returning to the surface.” Says Jasyne as he looks at the Magus with the book. Several hours go by and Lia is still looking at the sword. Filo asks if he can also look at it. She allows it. “It has a strong magical feel to it. Old also. Maybe thousands of years old.” “You seem to know a lot about swords Filo.” “Not as much swords but old things… magical old things. It’s a hobby of mine that I have developed into a means of income.” Nearby, but in the shadows the magus reads the book more. He keeps returning to the picture of the city. Knowing Jasyne will try to pry the book from him eventually, he considers tearing out the page for safekeeping. As Lia and Filo conversation becomes louder and attracts the other’s attention he carefully tears the page out the book. Everyone stops. “WHAT?” he snarls with malice. “NOOOOO!” exclaims Filo. “Don’t damage the books! They may have clues yet within!” “You found the book. Yes. The book is yours. Yes. BUT it was found during Lord Darkko ir’Harddok’s expedition. You will get it but after he has a chance to see if it involves the other book and the mystery he seeks to unlock.” “But of course.” The Magus says as he places the page back into the book and closes it up. He is more certain he wants this book than ever…. If only to irk the archer Kensai warrior. Going back to the inspection of the sword Filo discovers something. Very tiny runes. “It is elven made” he says….. It is…. Hmmmm…. Deals with luck. I believe this is a Luck Blade. Very nice. Elves liked them. They carried them for status rather than use. They prefer the long sword over the short.” “Luck blade?” “Not only can luck be with you but they say they often carry the ability to grant a wish or two.” “Really!?!” Jasyne becomes worried. “Don’t waste those wishes.” “And be careful what is wished for. Some say the wishes are granted by fiends. These fiends like to twist one’s words when granting a wish.” “Twist…?” Seeing an opportunity to stifle the young woman, Jasyne tells her something he heard from his academy days. She is worried as he finishes his short tale…. “and wishing to be invulnible to the sword attacks of the army he was made into stone.” “How awful!” The Magus has become curious. “I’ll buy it.” Jasyne is about to stop this obvious set up but she is too quick. “How much?!?” “I have some of my share of treasure. I’m sure you would not want to be turned into stone… or worse!” Filo frowns. Eventually the group falls asleep. The Magus has the wish blade and the elf is 3090 gold pieces richer. [/QUOTE]
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