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[v.3.5] Realmsian Dragonstar: The Battle of Toril PbP Game [IC] (Game Cancelled)
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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 7408759" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>"We should probably take a ship up the coast and avoid Waterdeep, if it's under seige," Belgeon suggests. "We'd have to put in somewhere to resupply at some point, so the more supplies we can take, the better."</p><p></p><p>"I doubt it will be any safer traveling be sea," Loranys notes. "If we get stuck on a ship while under attack from one of those flying machines, we're as good as dead."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"If we travel together,"</span> Imoen adds. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"I'd like not to drown."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"I never claimed to be an ordinary man,"</span> Landor replies. <span style="color: #663333">"But you did walk in part way through the conversation, so your reaction could be belated. Of course, I've had <em>worse</em> reactions to my <em>heritage</em>."</span> He shrugs. <span style="color: #663333">"And I agree with you. We should avoid the cities when possible, but if the goal is Anauroch, getting there will require us going through or past a large city of town at some point. We'd have to go up the Coast Way past Baldur's Gate to cross the Chionthar but once past it, traveling up the Trade Way to Daggerford will be easier."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #66ff99">"We could always cut across the High Moor,"</span> Jaheira suggests. <span style="color: #66ff99">"It would be dangerous, but I doubt we'd run into these invaders there."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"No, just a bunch of icky trolls or worse,"</span> Imoen says shaking her head. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"I'd rather risk drowning."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #66ff99">"Child, you need to grow up already,"</span> Jaheira chastizes.</p><p></p><p>"Let's not get into that <em>old argument</em> again," Yoshimo interrupts them and lets Silhouette continue.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"It probably best to try to discover if there is a portal that will take us directly to the desert," Belgeon suggests. "Traveling along a major road way will be hazardous with or without a full caravan."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"I'm sure there is something that monks can tell you,"</span> Landor adds. <span style="color: #663333">" And I will try to speak to Ulraunt on your behalf to see if I can get him to ease up a bit. He might listen to me."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Or he might just kick you, or all of us, temporarily out of Candlekeep,"</span> Imoen notes with concern. She looks at Sil and grins like a cat. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"It would be the first time."</span></p><p></p><p>"It's worth the risk, little mouse," Yoshimo says.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff9900">"Mouse? Boo is no mouse! He is a Hamster of Justice!"</span> Minsc exclaims with vigor. He hadn't been paying close attention since Landor finished his tale.</p><p></p><p>"I was not speaking of your furry companion, Minsc," Yoshimo replies as one would to a child.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff9900">"All this talking makes Minsc's head hurt,"</span> the tattooed man replies. <span style="color: #ff9900">"I need to punch something!"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"Minsc, why don't you go find Zorbath and see if he'll let you do some training with the Watchers? We'll need you sharp."</span> Zandor suggests to Minsc. The big man nods his head, gathers up his rodent, and heads out the door.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Great idea. But those poor Watchers,"</span> Imoen muses.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"Waterdeep's importance goes well beyond that of Baldur's Gate,"</span> Landor says to Yin Hun. <span style="color: #663333">"It is the greatest city on the Sword Coast, but if, no, when it falls, the other major cities of the coast might as well be dominos lined up in a row. Athkatla to the south might survive Waterdeep being captured or destroyed, but my visions had it falling as well. Calimport's Fate is more murky. In my visions, I swear I saw the goddess Shar protecting the city, fanatically, but I also saw Kelemvor helping to protect Waterdeep in one dream. Yet, in that vision, the city still falls."</span></p><p></p><p>"Perhaps the Mulhorandi gods have something to do with it," Loranys suggests glumly. "And where were the gods when Baldur's Gate was torn asunder by a cleric that chose to go over to the enemy?" She looks at Landor. "You say the gods are protecting those two cities, yet they chose not to help us against this subsumed monstrosity. Why?"</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"I don't have an answer for why, for any of us,"</span> Landor replies. <span style="color: #663333">"I have many friends in that city, and I've probably lost most of them. And many, many more are <em>Fated</em> to die if we do not do something about it. The gods cannot be everywhere, Loranys."</span> He turns back to Yin Hun. <span style="color: #663333">"It is possible that Waterdeep is still under Kelemvor's protection, and it could be worth going there to find out the situation. But I suspect Ulraunt can tell you more. You are going to speak wih him later about all that has happened, correct?"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #00ff33">"He did mention something about us meeting with him at the temple after having ate and rested,"</span> Bentley notes. The gnomes talks while chewing on a piece of bread.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #663333">"I will try to get him to meet with you sooner,"</span> the tall warrior stands. <span style="color: #663333">"Imoen, stay with them and learn all you can from them. I will go talk with the Keeper and try to make him see reason."</span> He pats Imoen on the shoulder before heading out of the eatery.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"It might be better if we convince this caravan owner to not head to Waterdeep or to any of the major cities. He should probably take his wares somewhere isolated," Belgeon suggests. "The refugees too. Beregost is to close to both Baldur's Gate and Athkatla. If we can get them to travel down to Nashkel and then along the trail across the Greenfields, they could hide out there or cross the Fields towards the east and then take another trail through the Snakewood to Eshpurta."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"We should go with them,"</span> Rodan suggests. <span style="color: teal">"I don't think going to this desert is a good idea after hearing what Landor has seen. It is far away, and we have no way of knowing what we'll find once we get there. Better to flee to the safety of the woods or high mountain passes and then stay there."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #66ff99">"Some hero you are, raptoran,"</span> Jaheira mocks.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Jaheira, these people are guests in my parent's home,"</span> Imoen snaps. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"You will not treat them worse than the worms in the dirt you worship!"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #66ff99">"I, I am sorry,"</span> Jaheira says with her head down. <span style="color: #66ff99">"I cannot fathom the world being tortured in such a manner as Landor's visions predict. There could be nothing left of Toril's natural beauty."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"Think nothing of it,"</span> Rodan says. <span style="color: teal">"Like I said, my world was tormented by the Imperials so I know what you are all facing. That's why you need to consider flight, flight to another world that exists far from the claws of the Red Emperor. While I am here, I will do all I can, but at a certain point, I will flee if I think your world is doomed. I am no hero."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Jahia, I- I'm sorry I yelled at you,"</span> Imoen aplogizes.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #66ff99">"It's all right, child."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"Yes, I agree with Yin Hun,"</span> Rodan speaks. <span style="color: teal">"We must discover if your world has any WMDs that can be used against the empire, as a last resort. While it's unlikely your world has anything truly advanced, we should discover what we can about Toril's overall defenses. As well, there is this,"</span> Rodan pulls out the metal sphere that Shazer'a discovered in the Hall of Wonders in Baldur's Gate. <span style="color: teal">"The half-dragon entrusted this to Yin Hun and I before he and Nel headed south with the other caravan. Take it with you and show it to the monks and discover anything you can about its origins. Shazer'a is convinced that it is important and I agree."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Wow, I've never seen anything like this before,"</span> Imoen picks up the strange metal sphere and turns it over and over. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"Maybe it's a puzzle of some sort."</span></p><p></p><p>"Hmm, very interesting," Yoshimo muses while rubbing his chin. "The metal looks similar to mithral, but I don't think it is mithral."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"A composite, maybe,"</span> Rodan notes. <span style="color: teal">"And there is an energy to it."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Yes, it's warm to the touch,"</span> she passes it to Silhouette. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"Ulraunt might know what it is, but don't let him take it out of your sight. He might be a scholar, but if he feels he can get away with it, he will have his monks <em>accidentally</em> lose it in the library's archives."</span></p><p></p><p>"Lady Silhouette, you should also look for any information on old trails in The North. While the easiest route would take us through Silverymoon, it might be shorter, and safer, to head south and then northeast along one of the trails leading from Nashkell to Iriaebor. maybe? There is the road that goes through Cormyr but there might be a way through the Sunset Mountains that leads to the southern edge of the desert. I can't be certain, but if I had access to the maps myself, it would be easier to remember." Belgeon taps his fingers on the table, deep in thought.</p><p></p><p>"You should go with her into the archives even if it means being questioned by the monks," Loranys suggests to her Flaming Fist. "It will be easier with the two of you."</p><p></p><p>"I guess I could try," Belgeon replies. "I don't have anything to hide from them."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"I agree,"</span> Rodan says. <span style="color: teal">"You seem to have an innate knowledge of the region's geography. It's possible you have what we called on my world, a strong Visual Memory. Can you recall other things based on objects?"</span></p><p></p><p>"Sometimes," Belgeon replies. "But it works best with art & coins, paintings, and maps, of course."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"Interesting... Your skills would be highly prized in the empire, young one,"</span> Rodan says. <span style="color: teal">"If you are ever captured, you might want to keep them from discovering what you can do. It could be used by the ISPD to serve the empire, even against your will."</span></p><p></p><p>"I- I'll remember that," the young guard runs his hands through his hair and then looks at Sil. "I'll go with you, Lady Silhouette, and help as best I can."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 7408759, member: 2012"] "We should probably take a ship up the coast and avoid Waterdeep, if it's under seige," Belgeon suggests. "We'd have to put in somewhere to resupply at some point, so the more supplies we can take, the better." "I doubt it will be any safer traveling be sea," Loranys notes. "If we get stuck on a ship while under attack from one of those flying machines, we're as good as dead." [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"If we travel together,"[/COLOR] Imoen adds. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"I'd like not to drown."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#663333"]"I never claimed to be an ordinary man,"[/COLOR] Landor replies. [COLOR="#663333"]"But you did walk in part way through the conversation, so your reaction could be belated. Of course, I've had [i]worse[/i] reactions to my [i]heritage[/i]."[/COLOR] He shrugs. [COLOR="#663333"]"And I agree with you. We should avoid the cities when possible, but if the goal is Anauroch, getting there will require us going through or past a large city of town at some point. We'd have to go up the Coast Way past Baldur's Gate to cross the Chionthar but once past it, traveling up the Trade Way to Daggerford will be easier."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#66ff99"]"We could always cut across the High Moor,"[/COLOR] Jaheira suggests. [COLOR="#66ff99"]"It would be dangerous, but I doubt we'd run into these invaders there."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"No, just a bunch of icky trolls or worse,"[/COLOR] Imoen says shaking her head. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"I'd rather risk drowning."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#66ff99"]"Child, you need to grow up already,"[/COLOR] Jaheira chastizes. "Let's not get into that [i]old argument[/i] again," Yoshimo interrupts them and lets Silhouette continue. "It probably best to try to discover if there is a portal that will take us directly to the desert," Belgeon suggests. "Traveling along a major road way will be hazardous with or without a full caravan." [COLOR="#663333"]"I'm sure there is something that monks can tell you,"[/COLOR] Landor adds. [COLOR="#663333"]" And I will try to speak to Ulraunt on your behalf to see if I can get him to ease up a bit. He might listen to me."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Or he might just kick you, or all of us, temporarily out of Candlekeep,"[/COLOR] Imoen notes with concern. She looks at Sil and grins like a cat. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"It would be the first time."[/COLOR] "It's worth the risk, little mouse," Yoshimo says. [COLOR="#ff9900"]"Mouse? Boo is no mouse! He is a Hamster of Justice!"[/COLOR] Minsc exclaims with vigor. He hadn't been paying close attention since Landor finished his tale. "I was not speaking of your furry companion, Minsc," Yoshimo replies as one would to a child. [COLOR="#ff9900"]"All this talking makes Minsc's head hurt,"[/COLOR] the tattooed man replies. [COLOR="#ff9900"]"I need to punch something!"[/COLOR] [COLOR="#663333"]"Minsc, why don't you go find Zorbath and see if he'll let you do some training with the Watchers? We'll need you sharp."[/COLOR] Zandor suggests to Minsc. The big man nods his head, gathers up his rodent, and heads out the door. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Great idea. But those poor Watchers,"[/COLOR] Imoen muses. [COLOR="#663333"]"Waterdeep's importance goes well beyond that of Baldur's Gate,"[/COLOR] Landor says to Yin Hun. [COLOR="#663333"]"It is the greatest city on the Sword Coast, but if, no, when it falls, the other major cities of the coast might as well be dominos lined up in a row. Athkatla to the south might survive Waterdeep being captured or destroyed, but my visions had it falling as well. Calimport's Fate is more murky. In my visions, I swear I saw the goddess Shar protecting the city, fanatically, but I also saw Kelemvor helping to protect Waterdeep in one dream. Yet, in that vision, the city still falls."[/COLOR] "Perhaps the Mulhorandi gods have something to do with it," Loranys suggests glumly. "And where were the gods when Baldur's Gate was torn asunder by a cleric that chose to go over to the enemy?" She looks at Landor. "You say the gods are protecting those two cities, yet they chose not to help us against this subsumed monstrosity. Why?" [COLOR="#663333"]"I don't have an answer for why, for any of us,"[/COLOR] Landor replies. [COLOR="#663333"]"I have many friends in that city, and I've probably lost most of them. And many, many more are [i]Fated[/i] to die if we do not do something about it. The gods cannot be everywhere, Loranys."[/COLOR] He turns back to Yin Hun. [COLOR="#663333"]"It is possible that Waterdeep is still under Kelemvor's protection, and it could be worth going there to find out the situation. But I suspect Ulraunt can tell you more. You are going to speak wih him later about all that has happened, correct?"[/COLOR] [COLOR="#00ff33"]"He did mention something about us meeting with him at the temple after having ate and rested,"[/COLOR] Bentley notes. The gnomes talks while chewing on a piece of bread. [COLOR="#663333"]"I will try to get him to meet with you sooner,"[/COLOR] the tall warrior stands. [COLOR="#663333"]"Imoen, stay with them and learn all you can from them. I will go talk with the Keeper and try to make him see reason."[/COLOR] He pats Imoen on the shoulder before heading out of the eatery. "It might be better if we convince this caravan owner to not head to Waterdeep or to any of the major cities. He should probably take his wares somewhere isolated," Belgeon suggests. "The refugees too. Beregost is to close to both Baldur's Gate and Athkatla. If we can get them to travel down to Nashkel and then along the trail across the Greenfields, they could hide out there or cross the Fields towards the east and then take another trail through the Snakewood to Eshpurta." [color=teal]"We should go with them,"[/color] Rodan suggests. [color=teal]"I don't think going to this desert is a good idea after hearing what Landor has seen. It is far away, and we have no way of knowing what we'll find once we get there. Better to flee to the safety of the woods or high mountain passes and then stay there."[/color] [COLOR="#66ff99"]"Some hero you are, raptoran,"[/COLOR] Jaheira mocks. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Jaheira, these people are guests in my parent's home,"[/COLOR] Imoen snaps. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"You will not treat them worse than the worms in the dirt you worship!"[/COLOR] [COLOR="#66ff99"]"I, I am sorry,"[/COLOR] Jaheira says with her head down. [COLOR="#66ff99"]"I cannot fathom the world being tortured in such a manner as Landor's visions predict. There could be nothing left of Toril's natural beauty."[/COLOR] [color=teal]"Think nothing of it,"[/color] Rodan says. [color=teal]"Like I said, my world was tormented by the Imperials so I know what you are all facing. That's why you need to consider flight, flight to another world that exists far from the claws of the Red Emperor. While I am here, I will do all I can, but at a certain point, I will flee if I think your world is doomed. I am no hero."[/color] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Jahia, I- I'm sorry I yelled at you,"[/COLOR] Imoen aplogizes. [COLOR="#66ff99"]"It's all right, child."[/COLOR] [color=teal]"Yes, I agree with Yin Hun,"[/color] Rodan speaks. [color=teal]"We must discover if your world has any WMDs that can be used against the empire, as a last resort. While it's unlikely your world has anything truly advanced, we should discover what we can about Toril's overall defenses. As well, there is this,"[/color] Rodan pulls out the metal sphere that Shazer'a discovered in the Hall of Wonders in Baldur's Gate. [color=teal]"The half-dragon entrusted this to Yin Hun and I before he and Nel headed south with the other caravan. Take it with you and show it to the monks and discover anything you can about its origins. Shazer'a is convinced that it is important and I agree."[/color] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Wow, I've never seen anything like this before,"[/COLOR] Imoen picks up the strange metal sphere and turns it over and over. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Maybe it's a puzzle of some sort."[/COLOR] "Hmm, very interesting," Yoshimo muses while rubbing his chin. "The metal looks similar to mithral, but I don't think it is mithral." [color=teal]"A composite, maybe,"[/color] Rodan notes. [color=teal]"And there is an energy to it."[/color] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Yes, it's warm to the touch,"[/COLOR] she passes it to Silhouette. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Ulraunt might know what it is, but don't let him take it out of your sight. He might be a scholar, but if he feels he can get away with it, he will have his monks [i]accidentally[/i] lose it in the library's archives."[/COLOR] "Lady Silhouette, you should also look for any information on old trails in The North. While the easiest route would take us through Silverymoon, it might be shorter, and safer, to head south and then northeast along one of the trails leading from Nashkell to Iriaebor. maybe? There is the road that goes through Cormyr but there might be a way through the Sunset Mountains that leads to the southern edge of the desert. I can't be certain, but if I had access to the maps myself, it would be easier to remember." Belgeon taps his fingers on the table, deep in thought. "You should go with her into the archives even if it means being questioned by the monks," Loranys suggests to her Flaming Fist. "It will be easier with the two of you." "I guess I could try," Belgeon replies. "I don't have anything to hide from them." [color=teal]"I agree,"[/color] Rodan says. [color=teal]"You seem to have an innate knowledge of the region's geography. It's possible you have what we called on my world, a strong Visual Memory. Can you recall other things based on objects?"[/color] "Sometimes," Belgeon replies. "But it works best with art & coins, paintings, and maps, of course." [color=teal]"Interesting... Your skills would be highly prized in the empire, young one,"[/color] Rodan says. [color=teal]"If you are ever captured, you might want to keep them from discovering what you can do. It could be used by the ISPD to serve the empire, even against your will."[/color] "I- I'll remember that," the young guard runs his hands through his hair and then looks at Sil. "I'll go with you, Lady Silhouette, and help as best I can." [/QUOTE]
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