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Author Topic: Iconics Adventure 1.2: NeMoren's Vault marches on!
Piratecat
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posted October 04, 2001 07:08 AM     Profile for Piratecat   Email Piratecat     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Vadania and Naull talk near the pit, as Alhandra and Nebin jog up. Perea paces back and forth, growling fiercely. The pit is quiet, and dark; close examination can detect wavering air over the pit, the result of Naull's flaming sphere which is still active in it.

Let me know if anyone wants to look over the lip and see how badly off that armor is.

Meanwhile, Jozan leaps for the spinning, tumbling mirror. Everything seems to slip into slow motion, and light from the sunrods and torches reflects crazily around the room as the mirror spins and falls...

..he extends out his hands to grab it..

and he manages to get the fingers of one hand wrapped around the mirror's edge as his body hits the ground HARD. Air shoots from his lungs, and a faint hairline crack travels up the mirror's surface, but it hasn't shattered.

Actions, heroes?


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posted October 04, 2001 08:20 AM     Profile for Eberk   Email Eberk     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Eberk's thoughts are drifting, too.

Humph.

Harumph.

This is bad planning on someone's part, to have all the clerics in one room. Not that Jozan's got a lick of sense in that prettyboy head of his, but he's got more than Lidda does, at any rate. Hell. A toadstool has more sense than Lidda does. One of us should be off with the others, keeping them out of trouble. At least they've got some stable dwarvish heads with them.

Hmmph. This damp air makes me phleghmy. Aherhreherhch! That's better.

And this armor. Fine craftmanship, that. It's a shame to be smashing it up. Maybe we can have it repaired, once we drive out the evil demons and yadda yadda inside it.

His eyes snap back into focus as the mirror sails up into the air. It's too far away for him to catch it, and anyway, what good's a mirror?

To a dwarf, anyway. He's not the least bit surprised to see Jozan risk his life to save the mirror from breaking.

"By the Gods, boy, can't you wait to preen yourself until after the battle?!"

Eberk's hammer swings up again at the helmet, aiming for its chin.

Eberk
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[ October 04, 2001: Message edited by: Eberk ]

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Regdar
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posted October 04, 2001 08:37 AM     Profile for Regdar   Email Regdar     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Bah will you both stop thinking so loud, your making Regdar's head hurt! Regdar is here as well, pounding on this armored refuse! Regdar thinks Jozan has a martyr complex.

Regdar frozen in mid swing, images of breasts and ale cups dancing in Regdar's head, letting out a content sigh.

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Mialee
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posted October 04, 2001 09:28 AM     Profile for Mialee   Author's Homepage   Email Mialee     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
whispering
Good eyes, Kazak. I could cast a web spell above us to net the rocks in place, but I don't think it would be strong enough. If that's coming down, my web spell isn't going to help much.

We have some options. If we're going to send Krusk jumping off across the chasm, I can cast a spell to allow one more of you to jump with him... the best choice is probably Tordek. Lidda and I can make ranged and magical attacks from here- but we need to do something about that deadfall first. I suggest severing the rope. Lidda, I can cast a spell that would raise you to the rope, where you can cut it and hold it steady until the time is right to strike. You can continue to make attacks with your crossbow from on high.

I can also make one of us invisible for a time. If that gives anyone a bright idea, speak up.

Here's another thought- I can cast a spell that would make it seem to the creatures that the plank is in place across the chasm. We get their attention and they run across the illusory plank, falling into the void. We might get one or two of them that way, and it'll buy us some time while they realize they have to put the plank there after all.

[ October 04, 2001: Message edited by: Mialee ]

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posted October 04, 2001 10:31 AM     Profile for Hennet-   Email Hennet-     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Hennet runs and his mind wanders, lulled by the rhythym of squeaking buckles.

Well at least the buckles have stopped pinching. But these shoes are a little much to run in. Note to self: consider more practical shoes the next time I go delving. Maybe something Doc Martenish...no, that's so last decade. I wonder what shoes Lidda is wearing--probably non-descript. Maybe Jozan's footwear could inspire me--well, no I'm sure it's flashy and bright and I don't need more metal to polish. I bet Kerwyn has good shoes; note to self, look at Kerwyn's shoes before going shoe shopping.

People just don't realize the difficulty of balancing practicality with the fashion demands of a high-charisma look.

Hmm, Vadania has stopped screaming, I hope that isn't bad. Does she walk around down here in sandals? Probably Birkenstocks from the way she carries on with Alhandra.

Hennet continues to run.

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Krusk the Half-Orc
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posted October 04, 2001 11:33 AM     Profile for Krusk the Half-Orc   Email Krusk the Half-Orc     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
That's the last time I let Regdar do my shopping for me. This thong is really riding.

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Jozan of Pelor
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posted October 04, 2001 11:49 AM     Profile for Jozan of Pelor   Email Jozan of Pelor     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
[OOC: LOL! So many deep thoughts... ]

Sucking air through white teeth, Jozan grins. Although he will vehemently deny it if pointed out later, he does take a moment to check out his dramatically heroic looks before rolling out of the way of the battle.

Once he is sure he won’t be stepped on by anyone or hit by red hot chain, Jozan clambers to his feet. “By Pelor’s Blinding Flames, will you just grapple it, Regdar? Come on—you go high and let the dwarf go low. Ma’Var can kick it in the knee or something. We all pile on, I reaffix this mirror, and the whole thing is wrapped up nicely. You can pound on the armor all you want once it has stopped moving, if it means that much to you.”


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posted October 04, 2001 11:50 AM     Profile for -Lidda-   Email -Lidda-     Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Hmmm, I wonder if I can get a sandwich when this is done... Oooo! Look at that pretty rock! Hey, is that bacon I smell? I wonder why corn dogs are so tasty? Regdar sure is a pig. What was I doing again?

Lidda looks back over her shoulder to check on the progress of the other sneakers behind her. Can she see them? Can she see them waving franticly for her to come back and not start a fight just yet?

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posted October 04, 2001 12:05 PM     Profile for Ma'varkith   Email Ma'varkith     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Shooting Jozan a fierce look, Ma'varkith works her way into an ideal position from which to lash out again at the animated armor.

"How're we doing, Regdar? You think this thing'll be dead, soon?" she shouts over the din of battle, her eyes surrounded by runes as red as the end of their foe's weapon.

I really shouldn't be here... I can't measure up to the "big leaguers" like Regdar. So I've got a few Bonus Feats and am proficient in all the same weapons and armor as he is. So I get to Specialize in a weapon in a few levels. I still get stuck with a Cleric's attack progression and hit dice...

She glares at Jozan again, for good measure.

I am so out of my depth, here, unless..

"Please let this work," she mutters under her breath as she thinks of the manacles hanging from her belt.

*Manifests "Mind Thrust" in an attempt to stun the creature*

[edit: fixed a few italics and bold tags]

[ October 04, 2001: Message edited by: Ma'varkith ]

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Kazak
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posted October 04, 2001 05:47 PM     Profile for Kazak   Email Kazak     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Kazak's thoughts are firmly fixed on the near future...

"By Moradin's Smouldering Beard, I don't like the looks of this. I should have listned to me Da. Oh hells, was that something coming lose? Was skipping that arranged marrage such a good idea? Did we bring any picks with us? On second thoughts, maybe a rock fall is better than the troll lass. The hobgoblins have to have some way out don't they? Damn politics. Were's the halfling lass got to? Never should have go involved in that tavern brawl. Eh, what's Mialee sayin'?"

Kazak drags his attention away from the roof and to Mialee.

"The invisiblity could be useful. How well can ye climb Krusk lad? Do ye think you could climb up to yon rope? Or maybe Mialee could turn one of us invisible and float us up there."

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posted October 04, 2001 05:55 PM     Profile for Vadania   Author's Homepage   Email Vadania     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
*Vadania pauses for a moment and thinks about the fact that Jozan is a jerk, but she knew that already.*

Guys, stay close. Naull, hold that Ball of Flame on it for a sec, I'm going to look over the edge see what damage we did to it.

*Vadania creeps to the edge and looks over, holding the rope tightly.*

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Jozan of Pelor
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posted October 04, 2001 07:52 PM     Profile for Jozan of Pelor   Email Jozan of Pelor     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Noticing several admiring glances from Ma’Varketh, Jozan gives her a slow wink and a smile.
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posted October 04, 2001 09:18 PM     Profile for Naull the Wizard   Email Naull the Wizard     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Don't worry Vadania I have my little bowling ball of doom ready for him, and a few more suprises in store.

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posted October 05, 2001 01:15 AM     Profile for Nebin   Author's Homepage   Email Nebin     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Great I'm an Illusionist not a bloody BattleMage what in GlitterGolds name am I doing here ? You know why Nebin, Lidda has cut you off and now you're trying to look importaint for Vadania. Boy that Naull chick looks hot, I wonder if she 's ever done it with a Gnome ? Better keep away from the edge don't want a repeat of that bone thingie, man those shooms I took are wearing off I hope I can score some more soon.

Nebin stands back from the edge preparing his crossbow.

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posted October 05, 2001 04:55 AM     Profile for Alhandra   Email Alhandra     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
[OOC] Jozan, that was one of the funniest posts i've read in awhile!
Huzzah!

And Naull - that's from Mystery Men, right?
That'd be hilarious to see you go off on an impersonation of The Bowler. [/OOC]

"OK, everybody!
Group hug time!
Grab Naull by the legs and dangle her over the ledge to give her a good shot!

*snaps out of it*
"Get back from the ledge, everyone!
We aren't looking for a fight in here!
We're down the muscle that's needed to best a nasty foe -
if this room's guarded, than we've done our job - we've scouted this area."

Alhandra continues to try to get back to the room where she started those few seconds ago -
she almost appears to be running against the wind, as she's getting nowhere in her journey, like a sick bad bard mime-ing in battle.


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posted October 05, 2001 08:25 AM     Profile for Regdar   Email Regdar     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Lidda! Regdar heard that!

Regdar howls out and scowls at Jozan, charging the armored suit, using Regdars magically enhanced strength to grab the creature and start smashing it against the wall, grappling it, just losing it, but not as well as Krusk can.

GOOD ENOUGH JOZAN!!!! ARGH GRRRRR DIE!!!

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Naull the Wizard
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posted October 05, 2001 08:39 PM     Profile for Naull the Wizard   Email Naull the Wizard     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Her ears burning, she turns to the Gnome staring at her butt and lets out a sigh, looking back to the rim.

No I have not. But you might want to put your pants back on if you want to keep fighting evil.

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Piratecat
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posted October 07, 2001 10:14 PM     Profile for Piratecat   Email Piratecat     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
I've been out of commission for 3 days; computer repairs and finishing a project double-teamed me at an awful time!

I'm not at my own PC, or even in my own state right now, so I'll update this Monday night when I am. Whoo hoo - spiked-chain-goblinoid-pit-deadfally goodness awaits!

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Naull the Wizard
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posted October 08, 2001 09:57 AM     Profile for Naull the Wizard   Email Naull the Wizard     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Meta: There's defiantly a serious problem when I have posted more then you lately PC

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posted October 08, 2001 04:08 PM     Profile for Kazak   Email Kazak     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Piratecat:
Whoo hoo - spiked-chain-goblinoid-pit-deadfally goodness awaits!

Goodness?! How about terifying for the dwarf standing under several tons of unstable rock?

Can't wait for the next update.

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Mialee
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posted October 09, 2001 09:02 AM     Profile for Mialee   Author's Homepage   Email Mialee     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
...and just recently he was complaining about how rarely I post.

Oh how I kid. As a waifish elf girl, you're taught that if you can't swing a sword, learn some magic and be able to talk trash when you need to.

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posted October 09, 2001 09:06 AM     Profile for Regdar   Email Regdar     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
GRRR ARRGH DIE!!!!

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posted October 09, 2001 10:40 AM     Profile for Piratecat   Email Piratecat     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
[i]Back!

In addition to my whole damn computer being reconstructed by Dell, I have been finishing up a manuscript for publication and laying out the groundwork for starting my own industrial consulting company. I found when I was writing that if I started thinking iconics, I got totally sidetracked from finishing my adventure, and I just couldn't let that happen. But to reiterate: I love this game, I love you guys ~ especially with recent posts ~ and I'm having fun.

As a reward, I'm getting Krusk a new thong.

Anyways, I'll post the update today, but I wanted you to see this first. I was worried that after the 9/11 attack, people were losing interest and I was losing my ability to make this fun. I'll try to make sure that doesn't happen.

[ October 09, 2001: Message edited by: Piratecat ]

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Jozan of Pelor
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posted October 09, 2001 11:08 AM     Profile for Jozan of Pelor   Email Jozan of Pelor     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Jozan begins sobbing. "We love you too, man!!!"

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posted October 09, 2001 12:00 PM     Profile for Krusk the Half-Orc   Email Krusk the Half-Orc     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
quote:
As a reward, I'm getting Krusk a new thong.

Just make sure it's one of those comfortable ones that Regdar wears. Otherwise it's a can of north-of-the-border-barbarian whup-ass for you!

Krusk continues to cover Lidda with his bow, careful to remain in the tunnel, out of sight of the goblinoids.

"Krusk think we should cut rope and run like heck."

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