Cold Truths (part 1: The Missing Duke)
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Argent Silvermage
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Tyler
Tyler stands there thinking for a moment. and then says "If there is something unnatural causing the 'Great Winter' I would like to see who or what is doing it."
ooc: by 'Great Winter' Tyler means the cold weather that has gripped the land and not let go.
Tyler stands there thinking for a moment. and then says "If there is something unnatural causing the 'Great Winter' I would like to see who or what is doing it."
ooc: by 'Great Winter' Tyler means the cold weather that has gripped the land and not let go.
mps42
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Varg looks at you in surprise, as if what you asked what not what he expected. "Hmmm... An interesting request. Very well." He mutters a few words and the globe begins to glow brighter. All around you you can see a faint outline of the tower supplanted over the actual tower, as if a image of it was being projected over the reality. Then the image shifts and you can see rolling plains of snow passing all around you.
The Solidity of the tower is suddenly very comforting.
The projected image keeps accelerating until the landscape is just a blur but, in the distance, you can see a great mountain of ice. As the mountain grows nearer, the image slows to the speed of a horses canter and enters a large cave, where you can see many figures moving about. Their ghostly forms take no notice of you and pass quickly beyond into the depths of the cave.
Soon enough you see the figures of some HUGE men, easily 10 to 15 feet tall, their skin tinged with blue and with beautiful faces. One, wearing a cape of purest white sits on a large throne while another, wearing a surcoat of pale blue stands over a large squarish column that is larger at the base. At the summkit of the column is a large, irregular crystal or gem.
The one in pale blue is walking around the column, which you can see has runes carved upon it, touching here and there. You can almost feel the waves of cold emanating from this... device.
"You see, "Varg says as you stare incredulously at the image. "They have this device, some sort of cold generator, that they use to make the entire north a frozen land. They like the cold. We tried to negotiate with their Jarl but he does not respect our kind, even the great leader Broud could not convince them."
He touches the crystal orb lightly and the image shuts off. He turns to Aleran, "what of you, what would you see?"
The Solidity of the tower is suddenly very comforting.
The projected image keeps accelerating until the landscape is just a blur but, in the distance, you can see a great mountain of ice. As the mountain grows nearer, the image slows to the speed of a horses canter and enters a large cave, where you can see many figures moving about. Their ghostly forms take no notice of you and pass quickly beyond into the depths of the cave.
Soon enough you see the figures of some HUGE men, easily 10 to 15 feet tall, their skin tinged with blue and with beautiful faces. One, wearing a cape of purest white sits on a large throne while another, wearing a surcoat of pale blue stands over a large squarish column that is larger at the base. At the summkit of the column is a large, irregular crystal or gem.
The one in pale blue is walking around the column, which you can see has runes carved upon it, touching here and there. You can almost feel the waves of cold emanating from this... device.
"You see, "Varg says as you stare incredulously at the image. "They have this device, some sort of cold generator, that they use to make the entire north a frozen land. They like the cold. We tried to negotiate with their Jarl but he does not respect our kind, even the great leader Broud could not convince them."
He touches the crystal orb lightly and the image shuts off. He turns to Aleran, "what of you, what would you see?"
Argent Silvermage
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Tyler
The young Knight backs away from the crystal ball, leaning against the crumbling stone he says, "This atrocity must be stopped! For both our kind Varg." Tyler has the need to return to Prince Lenric right now and alert him to what is happening.
The young Knight backs away from the crystal ball, leaning against the crumbling stone he says, "This atrocity must be stopped! For both our kind Varg." Tyler has the need to return to Prince Lenric right now and alert him to what is happening.
Aleran stares in abject fasination at the the crystal orb, he could almost feel the magic radiate out of it.
He shakes his head slightly as Varg asks him his question. "What would I choose to see?" He pauses for a moment as a lot of possiblities flash through his mind but given his situation only a couple would be approprate at this time.
"Hmmm, I suppose if we could find something to combat this cold making artifact, or if we could comunicate with the king with this it would speed up things greatly."
Irregardless of what Varg does he will pay very close attention to how he activates the orb, in case he has to active it sometime in the future.
He shakes his head slightly as Varg asks him his question. "What would I choose to see?" He pauses for a moment as a lot of possiblities flash through his mind but given his situation only a couple would be approprate at this time.
"Hmmm, I suppose if we could find something to combat this cold making artifact, or if we could comunicate with the king with this it would speed up things greatly."
Irregardless of what Varg does he will pay very close attention to how he activates the orb, in case he has to active it sometime in the future.
Argent Silvermage
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ooc: Good one Mimic. I was hoping others would pick up on the thread of questions I wanted answered.
mps42
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Varg looks at you with astonishment. "Even magic has its' limits. This device can oly show you what is known, not what is unknown. That is why it showed That one" pointing to tyler "the cause of the cold. It is known. It cannot show you what the cure would be. That is, as yet, unknown. Also, as far as communication with your King, this device is visual and one-way. We can see, but not hear or be seen.
"Now you shall see what I see."
He lightly brushes the orb and mutters a few words in his own language. The image of the cavern quickly fades and is replaced by one of another of his kind. This one is large, bigger than Varg even, and powerfully muscled. It wears a gorgeous suit of mail, blackened and edged with brass. He sits on a throne of simple wood but a standard of the red bird stands behind him. Others of his kind come and go at a frenzied pace, seeming to bow to his every whim and supply his every need. In spite of yourself, you find yourself drawn to his powerful presence.
With undisguised reverence, Varg says "Here you see King Broud. His will is Kergs' will. Where he leads, our clans follow."
He draws his hand again over the orb and the scene changes to one high over the ground. You can see dozens, if not hundreds of campfires dotting the landscape with black forms moving about in every different direction. "There are my clans and my kin. Every day more come to join under Broud. Every day our clans grow stronger.
"That is my future. Your king should be aware of our coming so that the mistakes that happened here will not happen again. That is your future.
"I mean no threat but even I can only hold back my kin for so long. I suggest you find this book and leave this place as soon as possible. Your lives may be forfeit if you do not. I suggest looking in the study behind the chapel, there were a multitude of books there."
"Now you shall see what I see."
He lightly brushes the orb and mutters a few words in his own language. The image of the cavern quickly fades and is replaced by one of another of his kind. This one is large, bigger than Varg even, and powerfully muscled. It wears a gorgeous suit of mail, blackened and edged with brass. He sits on a throne of simple wood but a standard of the red bird stands behind him. Others of his kind come and go at a frenzied pace, seeming to bow to his every whim and supply his every need. In spite of yourself, you find yourself drawn to his powerful presence.
With undisguised reverence, Varg says "Here you see King Broud. His will is Kergs' will. Where he leads, our clans follow."
He draws his hand again over the orb and the scene changes to one high over the ground. You can see dozens, if not hundreds of campfires dotting the landscape with black forms moving about in every different direction. "There are my clans and my kin. Every day more come to join under Broud. Every day our clans grow stronger.
"That is my future. Your king should be aware of our coming so that the mistakes that happened here will not happen again. That is your future.
"I mean no threat but even I can only hold back my kin for so long. I suggest you find this book and leave this place as soon as possible. Your lives may be forfeit if you do not. I suggest looking in the study behind the chapel, there were a multitude of books there."
Argent Silvermage
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Tyler
Tyler looks on and his face shows the shock he feels at the massing of this army. "Varg, How far away is this army? How long do we have before they marcxh south to human lands?" The young Knight is unprepared for this event. His mind races with his attempts to comprehand all that is happening. He had been asked to find a Duke and a book. The duke was dead and he could not bring himself to kill this Varg. He knew a noble when he saw one and despite his body Varg was a nobleman. The book and Duke were now unimportant in Tyler's mind. Returning to the Prince and advising him of this army and the possability of negotiations was paramount. If The Beastmen and the Human races could join forces maybe they could face this threat together and all prosper.
Tyler looks on and his face shows the shock he feels at the massing of this army. "Varg, How far away is this army? How long do we have before they marcxh south to human lands?" The young Knight is unprepared for this event. His mind races with his attempts to comprehand all that is happening. He had been asked to find a Duke and a book. The duke was dead and he could not bring himself to kill this Varg. He knew a noble when he saw one and despite his body Varg was a nobleman. The book and Duke were now unimportant in Tyler's mind. Returning to the Prince and advising him of this army and the possability of negotiations was paramount. If The Beastmen and the Human races could join forces maybe they could face this threat together and all prosper.
taitzu52
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Uri's eyes blaze with fear and superstition ad the orb is activated once more. He has made an exception of necessity to travel even with the likes of Aleran, but this is almost too much. It is magics such as this that have created this long winter. It should all be destroyed.
He responds to Varg's instructions, "It is getting colder. We should hurry." he says to the group. He looks over the keep wall at the ever encroaching North, and then around at his group. Where the hell is Swipe?
He responds to Varg's instructions, "It is getting colder. We should hurry." he says to the group. He looks over the keep wall at the ever encroaching North, and then around at his group. Where the hell is Swipe?
