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The Wind Riders: Tales from the Infinite Staircase (Updated September 13)
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<blockquote data-quote="RedShirtNo5" data-source="post: 4411570" data-attributes="member: 173"><p><strong>The Planewalker's Guild</strong></p><p></p><p>It is early evening when they meet their next encounter, a human-looking male with hair of living flame. Fortunately, he speaks draconic and is willing to talk. He introduces himself as Winthrys, and states that he is a fire genasi from the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire. </p><p> </p><p>Geldar expresses an interest in visiting, and Winthrys looks speculatively at the wizard. "Indeed, there are many secrets concerning the forces of magical fire in my home. I am certain suitable arrangements could be made once we arrive. You would learn much. Certainly you would learn something unexpected." </p><p> </p><p>Reynard senses something sinister in Winthrys's comment, but Geldar blithely continues negotiating. However, Winthrys explains that he does not wish to be delayed in returning; he expects the Wind Riders to leave their horses behind in order to make better time climbing the staircase. The adventurers, not trusting the fire genasi, and unwilling to split the party or abandon their mounts to starve, decide to decline Winthrys's invitation.</p><p> </p><p>The Wind Riders are packing camp the next morning when they spot another group of adventurers approaching up the stairs.</p><p> </p><p>"Hail and well met," shouts Reynard. "Hail and well met," they reply. Wary introductions are made. The group includes a male human in full plate with a greatsword named Gerindos, a female half-elf in a chain shirt named Ferley, a female human in full plate and carrying the symbol of Fortuna named Kilder, and a male gnome in leather armor named Namros. Reynard does not detect any evil auras about them. The group won't say where they are going, but only that they are "on a job". </p><p> </p><p>While Reynard explains how the Wind Riders got onto these stairs, Needles overhears Namros mutter "clueless primes". </p><p> </p><p>Gerindos explains that the Wind Riders are on "The Infinite Staircase", a transitive plane that connects to many other planes of existence. Gerindos notes the party has actually come a fair distance, from what he terms the depths of the Infinite Staircase. He gives the party clear directions to a place called the Planewalker's Guild, where many like-minded planar adventurers congregate. Perhaps there the Wind Riders can find information to lead them home. Gerindos says that it is normally about a three hour climb, although with their mounts it probably will take two or three times as long. </p><p> </p><p>After nearly eight hours of climbing and passing fourteen platforms, the Wind Riders begin to hear noises of humanoid voices and humanoid activity in the distance. They climb another half-hour and pass one more platform, and now look down onto the Planewalker's Guild through the haze. On a particularly large platform, probably a quarter-mile on a side, there is a jumble of buildings, tents and other structures. Some of buildings are even constructed on the adjacent broad stairwells. </p><p> </p><p>The Wind Riders eagerly climb downward, arriving at an open metal gate set onto the stairway. Guards ask their business, and direct the group to a squat tower, which is the Planewalker's Guild headquarters.</p><p> </p><p>As the Wind Riders walk through the small town constructed on the platform, they note that the merchants are selling an unusual variety of goods. "Get your aquatic animals here! Live lobsters, crabs and crayfish! You need a giant trout, I can arrange it!" shouts one merchant. "Vampire dust, desiccated ghoul tongue! Sir, can I interest you in burnt ectoplasm?" asks another merchant.</p><p> </p><p>In the squat tower, the Wind Riders meet the leaders of the Planewalker’s Guild, Hav’run Thain, a short minotaur with sharpened horns, and Vagis, a winged avian humanoid. </p><p> </p><p>Hav’run notes that about one-thousand people live on this landing, and that everyone is welcome to stay so long as they cause no violence and can contribute to the community. When asked about membership at the Planewalker’s Guild, Hav’run explains that membership is a mere 100 gold pieces, although it has relatively few benefits. In brief, members of the guild will share contacts and information on navigating the Infinite Staircase, such as location of particular doorways or known dangers on the Stairwell. For example, if the party plans to visit a world without gravity, Hav’run could send them to a trainer who specializes in low-gravity tactics.</p><p> </p><p>Geldar explains that the party has become stranded, and is seeking to return to their home. Hav’run asks for identifying information, such as the names of the largest nations or cities, the strength of magic on the world, and the like. After Geldar answers, Hav’run glances at Vagis, and the avian silently shakes his head, "no". Hav’run looks glum, but says he will make some inquiries, and Vagis will review several texts. Hav’run directs the adventurers to the Inn of the Sleepy Siren, where the party stables its mounts and enjoys their first sleep in beds in two weeks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedShirtNo5, post: 4411570, member: 173"] [b]The Planewalker's Guild[/b] It is early evening when they meet their next encounter, a human-looking male with hair of living flame. Fortunately, he speaks draconic and is willing to talk. He introduces himself as Winthrys, and states that he is a fire genasi from the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire. Geldar expresses an interest in visiting, and Winthrys looks speculatively at the wizard. "Indeed, there are many secrets concerning the forces of magical fire in my home. I am certain suitable arrangements could be made once we arrive. You would learn much. Certainly you would learn something unexpected." Reynard senses something sinister in Winthrys's comment, but Geldar blithely continues negotiating. However, Winthrys explains that he does not wish to be delayed in returning; he expects the Wind Riders to leave their horses behind in order to make better time climbing the staircase. The adventurers, not trusting the fire genasi, and unwilling to split the party or abandon their mounts to starve, decide to decline Winthrys's invitation. The Wind Riders are packing camp the next morning when they spot another group of adventurers approaching up the stairs. "Hail and well met," shouts Reynard. "Hail and well met," they reply. Wary introductions are made. The group includes a male human in full plate with a greatsword named Gerindos, a female half-elf in a chain shirt named Ferley, a female human in full plate and carrying the symbol of Fortuna named Kilder, and a male gnome in leather armor named Namros. Reynard does not detect any evil auras about them. The group won't say where they are going, but only that they are "on a job". While Reynard explains how the Wind Riders got onto these stairs, Needles overhears Namros mutter "clueless primes". Gerindos explains that the Wind Riders are on "The Infinite Staircase", a transitive plane that connects to many other planes of existence. Gerindos notes the party has actually come a fair distance, from what he terms the depths of the Infinite Staircase. He gives the party clear directions to a place called the Planewalker's Guild, where many like-minded planar adventurers congregate. Perhaps there the Wind Riders can find information to lead them home. Gerindos says that it is normally about a three hour climb, although with their mounts it probably will take two or three times as long. After nearly eight hours of climbing and passing fourteen platforms, the Wind Riders begin to hear noises of humanoid voices and humanoid activity in the distance. They climb another half-hour and pass one more platform, and now look down onto the Planewalker's Guild through the haze. On a particularly large platform, probably a quarter-mile on a side, there is a jumble of buildings, tents and other structures. Some of buildings are even constructed on the adjacent broad stairwells. The Wind Riders eagerly climb downward, arriving at an open metal gate set onto the stairway. Guards ask their business, and direct the group to a squat tower, which is the Planewalker's Guild headquarters. As the Wind Riders walk through the small town constructed on the platform, they note that the merchants are selling an unusual variety of goods. "Get your aquatic animals here! Live lobsters, crabs and crayfish! You need a giant trout, I can arrange it!" shouts one merchant. "Vampire dust, desiccated ghoul tongue! Sir, can I interest you in burnt ectoplasm?" asks another merchant. In the squat tower, the Wind Riders meet the leaders of the Planewalker’s Guild, Hav’run Thain, a short minotaur with sharpened horns, and Vagis, a winged avian humanoid. Hav’run notes that about one-thousand people live on this landing, and that everyone is welcome to stay so long as they cause no violence and can contribute to the community. When asked about membership at the Planewalker’s Guild, Hav’run explains that membership is a mere 100 gold pieces, although it has relatively few benefits. In brief, members of the guild will share contacts and information on navigating the Infinite Staircase, such as location of particular doorways or known dangers on the Stairwell. For example, if the party plans to visit a world without gravity, Hav’run could send them to a trainer who specializes in low-gravity tactics. Geldar explains that the party has become stranded, and is seeking to return to their home. Hav’run asks for identifying information, such as the names of the largest nations or cities, the strength of magic on the world, and the like. After Geldar answers, Hav’run glances at Vagis, and the avian silently shakes his head, "no". Hav’run looks glum, but says he will make some inquiries, and Vagis will review several texts. Hav’run directs the adventurers to the Inn of the Sleepy Siren, where the party stables its mounts and enjoys their first sleep in beds in two weeks. [/QUOTE]
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