Discussion for a Kingdom of ashes OOC II

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

To group/duke: So watch tower C gives us close proximity to the palace, and a straight shot to the ground outside the palace? Are the dragons sitting on the four watch towers? The observatory is the top/top level of windows I am assuming?

Last game there was mention of Wyverns coming and going from on top of the palace....?...

Dragons... the 4 white dragons hang out on top of the palace.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

I know it is not much, but he also would get to add his cha. modifier -if we end up trying this...

His cha. bonus is 0... and so, even if I were to cast Eagle's Splendor on him, he would need to roll a natural 20 in order to make the check.

 

[The_Universe]

A Demand from the Universe

Before we start on Saturday, I want to have a list of all of the equipment that you're going to have with you, as well as a list of everything that you'll be leaving at New Oceanus.

There will be absolutely NO "I would have remembered to bring that..." arguments during the game. If it's not on a list that I have in my hand, you guys don't have it. I want every sword, knife, boot, bracer, ten foot pole and inch of rope (and anything else you're carrying on your person) accounted for. I won't make you keep track of encumberence, but if you lose someone, I want to be able to mark off exactly what you lost, as well as make sure that you're only using resources that you actually have access to.

Although I shudder to say this, you may want to look in the Arms and Equipment Guide to see if there is any mundane equipment that can help you, since you're trying to preserve monetary resources for other things....e.g. things to make you easier to hide, quieter, etc.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Wyverns cross paths in the air over the place nearly constantly. There are at least 500 in the city, and at any given time, at least 200 are in flight. While they may not be perched on the palace, they're flying over it, frequently.

You have no idea where the Dragons are perched, since you can't scry the palace, and you can't get close enough on airborne mounts without attracting the attention of the aforementioned wyverns.

The red roof that sticks up in the center of the palace is the obervatory--it's small. The top set of windows is the third floor of the palace...the Duke's personal chambers.

None of the tertiary watch towers are that close to the palace--the side view is very deceptive. Look at the top view for reference.

I don't know if trying to come in above the palace is such a good idea...

If we teleport in, the miss chance increases because we can't scry the palace... it would be relatively easy for one of us to end up outside the sphere of invisibility and... BAM food for the flying-beasties...

Methinks we may need to reassess our entry plans.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Before we start on Saturday, I want to have a list of all of the equipment that you're going to have with you, as well as a list of everything that you'll be leaving at New Oceanus.

There will be absolutely NO "I would have remembered to bring that..." arguments during the game. If it's not on a list that I have in my hand, you guys don't have it. I want every sword, knife, boot, bracer, ten foot pole and inch of rope (and anything else you're carrying on your person) accounted for. I won't make you keep track of encumberence, but if you lose someone, I want to be able to mark off exactly what you lost, as well as make sure that you're only using resources that you actually have access to.

Although I shudder to say this, you may want to look in the Arms and Equipment Guide to see if there is any mundane equipment that can help you, since you're trying to preserve monetary resources for other things....e.g. things to make you easier to hide, quieter, etc.

Important Item #1...

Sock filled with silver coins... I'm bringing one.

 

[Laurel]

Before we start on Saturday, I want to have a list of all of the equipment that you're going to have with you, as well as a list of everything that you'll be leaving at New Oceanus.

Along that same line: We have two bags of holdings (right? one with Xath?) who gets these and is there anything we are putting in them before hand?

 

[Laurel]

His cha. bonus is 0... and so, even if I were to cast Eagle's Splendor on him, he would need to roll a natural 20 in order to make the check.

didn't know- just wanted make sure that was added in.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Connection!!

I was looking over Justice's Prophecy of the Stone Oracle this afternoon while hammering out everything her and Preston are going to talk about...

And there it was, in the middle of the page... a reference to a mistress... could it be THE mistress, I don't know... but-- it's a starting point...

So, for your enjoyment, I now bring to you... Justice's Prophecy... (again)

The Prophecy of the Stone Oracle aka Justice's Prophecy

Darkness falls on Traveler’s children,
Once and again as the line of Kings falters:
The fallen shall rise to consume their heirs,
As falcons are hounded from their roosts.

Your Father’s victories shall become as ashes!

The fallen return on serpent’s wings,
The unquiet dead stir from their Prison Tombs.
Man’s folly will shadow the world in flame,
Evil will rise to reclaim birth’s right.

Death will not bar midnight’s Imperator!

True blood stirs, hidden by betrayal,
A single chance for Forest King’s last daughter:
Win the throne or face Covenant fulfilled,
A deal in blood, rising with Darkness’ Mistress.

The Hand of Death grasps the dying light!

Daughter of Sun and Shadow, awake!
Salvation lives within your blade,
And in the heroes found in westward lands,
Who fight the dead and damned, drowning the spark of War.

Redemption begins in the city of sacrifice!

Look beyond peace’s waters, and face your shadows,
Gathering to conquer and kill.
Darkness reigns as liege once, and again
Should the sword of Kings fall to Goddess’ son!

Ready, Children, for now is your truest test!

Meanwhile,
Silently, the ancient awake from timeless dreams,
To watch, to listen, to plan.
They return for vengeance, and bring with them the end of all you know.​

 

[Laurel]

On saturday the guesses for the mistress of Oceanus were Tiamat and barbara striesand horned-witch woman.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Meanings?

Well, prophecies tend to be a little confusing... but, there are parts of this one that are pretty clear...

True blood stirs, hidden by betrayal,
A single chance for Forest King’s last daughter:
Win the throne or face Covenant fulfilled,
A deal in blood, rising with Darkness’ Mistress.​

These are my thoughts on the meanings of this little chunk...

Here-- we've got a reference to the "dragon blood" at Kaereth or Miagee may call it... it's what makes Jaine the rightful heir to the throne... betrayal, the naughty stuff the king did to win his way to the throne.
Forest King's Last daughter = Jaine

The covenant, I would assume is the deal that the king has with the dragon people...

And, the Mistress... whoever this evil witch is... will die a bloody death... and it will be good.

Not exactly sure what the "rising with" means... any thoughts from anyone else?