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Stone Angel
First Post
As Romero pulled them to the side of the promenade, Caber noticed that the robed men had went inside without so much as a word. As Romero was about to speak, "Who were those men in the robes, we recognized them not" Lucas interupted. "As I was about to say those men are from the council of the overseers" Romero replied with an annoyed look on his face. "Are they not the ones who wathc over the land in times when a king cannot be determined. Has something happened" Fulrik asked hurriedly. "No no nothing quite that dire" Romero said.
So after Romero had finished the synopsis. There mission was clear. Another child had been found, in the Tomb of the overseers. Simple enough except the tomb has been neglected and has been over run with monsters, filled with traps, and the guardians that the Overseers themselves put there. All in all another day in the life of an adventurer.
They went through the city saying there farewells and stocking up on supplies. Caber said to Lucas "I was thinking why are we doing this. I mean we have no reason to want these eight children. Why should we risk our lives for these...these idols" Lucas replied "Settle down, we are doing this because we all have bills to pay, the glory and honor, and becuase some one higher up on the foodchain told us too". This seemed to quiet Caber. "You are right, but still I think that we should find out more about these eight children." "Agreed" Lucas said as they made for the meeting place.
The nine hour journey passed quickly enough though not all were able to press forward. Stoli had been told that he was assigned to perform at the palace that evening so he would stay behind.
As they neered the tomb they were greeted by to great stone monoliths fashioned into warriors, pointing there fingers down at the party.
"Look there is some writing" said Fulrik, pointing to the base of the statue. "And more here" Mason said motioning to the other statue. "Mine says, only the righteous may proceed" "And mine, Stand and be judged" Then they felt it, all felt something burrowing probing in there minds, no there spirits. Then the feeling was over as quick as it began.
"What was that" asked Fulrik.
"I think we were being judged" said Mason "Look the inscritptions have changed"
"You may pass" and "By our will alone"
"I have a feeling this is going to be a fun one" Lucas said
I will return
So after Romero had finished the synopsis. There mission was clear. Another child had been found, in the Tomb of the overseers. Simple enough except the tomb has been neglected and has been over run with monsters, filled with traps, and the guardians that the Overseers themselves put there. All in all another day in the life of an adventurer.
They went through the city saying there farewells and stocking up on supplies. Caber said to Lucas "I was thinking why are we doing this. I mean we have no reason to want these eight children. Why should we risk our lives for these...these idols" Lucas replied "Settle down, we are doing this because we all have bills to pay, the glory and honor, and becuase some one higher up on the foodchain told us too". This seemed to quiet Caber. "You are right, but still I think that we should find out more about these eight children." "Agreed" Lucas said as they made for the meeting place.
The nine hour journey passed quickly enough though not all were able to press forward. Stoli had been told that he was assigned to perform at the palace that evening so he would stay behind.
As they neered the tomb they were greeted by to great stone monoliths fashioned into warriors, pointing there fingers down at the party.
"Look there is some writing" said Fulrik, pointing to the base of the statue. "And more here" Mason said motioning to the other statue. "Mine says, only the righteous may proceed" "And mine, Stand and be judged" Then they felt it, all felt something burrowing probing in there minds, no there spirits. Then the feeling was over as quick as it began.
"What was that" asked Fulrik.
"I think we were being judged" said Mason "Look the inscritptions have changed"
"You may pass" and "By our will alone"
"I have a feeling this is going to be a fun one" Lucas said
I will return
Stone Angel
First Post
Lost soul thanks for the tip. It does make it a bit easier on the eyes. So shall we....
The company trudged past the stone judges, up the path to a set of large double doors. The doors were adorned with a relief that showed a large figure protecting a kingdom. The party searched for any insription and or traps that be guarding the entrance. After they were convinced that there was no danger in opening the door, save for what might be on the other side. The pushed the heavy stone doors open not without effort however. They were greeted by a dark musty room covered in cobwebs. The room itself contained some broken pews, a stone altar, an archway to the right that led east, and a large mass of cobwebs to the immediate left of the entrance.
"So what was this place anyway" asked Caber.
"Long ago when Artaurus was still young, the king died without an heir. The overseers were to guard the throne until someone wothy could take their place as king. This is a temple dedicated to that man, and their order" explained Lucas.
"It is said that the Overseers left guardians and traps should anyone attempt to defile this sacred place" Mason stated
"Like us" Caber replied sarcastically.
"What is your deal Caber? You have been acting funny since we left Paridon(Capitol city of Artaurus)." asked Mason
"I just don't....like be led around........Caber bends over and peers at the ground.
What is it" asks Fulrik
"Footprints, and only a day or two old by the looks of them" Caber said.
"Then we are not" Fulrik was cut short after Lucas let out a scream of pain and anguish.
The party turned to Lucas' direction who was now over by the mass of cobwebs underneath a spider the size of a large house cat.
The webbing started to writhe and pulsate as four more burst from the nest. Caber ran towards Lucas and kicked the spider straight up, then sent it flying with a straight punch and landed hard against the wall laying motionless. Lucas thanked Caber while Mason smashed one, while Fulrik slew another. Lucas thanked Caber as Mason and Fulrik killed the remaining two.
"Everyone ok" asked Mason
"Yeah, the thing scared me more than anything" said Lucas.
Fulrik checked the nest to make sure there were no more lurking about.
Satisfied that the threat was over Fulrik walked over to the rest of the party standing by the altar.
"The stone appears to be improted not like the rock underfoot" said Lucas
"How do you know that" asked Caber
Lucas started to explain"Well it quite simple really, you see"
"Hey I found something" said Mason "It's a button of sorts" as he moved his hand underneath the altars overhang.
The wall behind the altar began to take shape and move, into the form of a mouth.
"It helps us, it warms us, it gives us sight. It is a symbol of good but sometimes bites."
I shall return
The company trudged past the stone judges, up the path to a set of large double doors. The doors were adorned with a relief that showed a large figure protecting a kingdom. The party searched for any insription and or traps that be guarding the entrance. After they were convinced that there was no danger in opening the door, save for what might be on the other side. The pushed the heavy stone doors open not without effort however. They were greeted by a dark musty room covered in cobwebs. The room itself contained some broken pews, a stone altar, an archway to the right that led east, and a large mass of cobwebs to the immediate left of the entrance.
"So what was this place anyway" asked Caber.
"Long ago when Artaurus was still young, the king died without an heir. The overseers were to guard the throne until someone wothy could take their place as king. This is a temple dedicated to that man, and their order" explained Lucas.
"It is said that the Overseers left guardians and traps should anyone attempt to defile this sacred place" Mason stated
"Like us" Caber replied sarcastically.
"What is your deal Caber? You have been acting funny since we left Paridon(Capitol city of Artaurus)." asked Mason
"I just don't....like be led around........Caber bends over and peers at the ground.
What is it" asks Fulrik
"Footprints, and only a day or two old by the looks of them" Caber said.
"Then we are not" Fulrik was cut short after Lucas let out a scream of pain and anguish.
The party turned to Lucas' direction who was now over by the mass of cobwebs underneath a spider the size of a large house cat.
The webbing started to writhe and pulsate as four more burst from the nest. Caber ran towards Lucas and kicked the spider straight up, then sent it flying with a straight punch and landed hard against the wall laying motionless. Lucas thanked Caber while Mason smashed one, while Fulrik slew another. Lucas thanked Caber as Mason and Fulrik killed the remaining two.
"Everyone ok" asked Mason
"Yeah, the thing scared me more than anything" said Lucas.
Fulrik checked the nest to make sure there were no more lurking about.
Satisfied that the threat was over Fulrik walked over to the rest of the party standing by the altar.
"The stone appears to be improted not like the rock underfoot" said Lucas
"How do you know that" asked Caber
Lucas started to explain"Well it quite simple really, you see"
"Hey I found something" said Mason "It's a button of sorts" as he moved his hand underneath the altars overhang.
The wall behind the altar began to take shape and move, into the form of a mouth.
"It helps us, it warms us, it gives us sight. It is a symbol of good but sometimes bites."
I shall return
Stone Angel
First Post
"Fire" Mason blurted out.
Nothing happened. The party pondered the riddle a bit.
"Push it again" said Lucas "I want to hear it, to see if we missed anything" Mason pushed the button again.
A golden key appeared on top the altar.
"Hmm...perhaps the answer is light" said Fulrik. Still nothing
Caber was busy searching the rest of the chamber. Mason said "Sun" aloud and a scroll appearred on the altar this time.
"Over here" Caber shouted "A hidden door".
No amount of tinkering would help the party pick the lock, so they tried the key, it fit. The door opened to a small room containing a water basin made of marble, and another door across from the entrance. The tested the water discerning that it was nothing more to it. Traveling down the passage past the door, they were met with another door, this one made of stone. The checked for traps then decided to open the door. Stone grated on stone as Fulrik pulled the door open. The room they looked upon was circular and there was a door opposite of the one they just opened. A spell of some sort kept the room lit from it's domed top. Four statues flanked the door they had just opened with there arms outstretched to two larger statues on the opposite side of the room. No one notice the man hiding in the smaller statues shadow.
"What was that " said Caber motioning towards the other side of the room.
"Where" asked Fulrik as he drew his Kings Sword.
Then the shadows lept to life moving towards the party with incredible speed. One struck Fulrik with full force. Fulrik stumbled feeling weak. Caber lept to Fulrik's aid trying to hit the living shadows with his fist but they went right through. Lucas cast a spell on himself. The other shadow tried to slam into Caber but the half-elven proved to nimble. A third form, moved towards Fulrik, this one however had discernible features and looked as if he carried a sword. His attack fell short as Fulrik regained his bearings. Fulrik shot out the flaming end of his wicked double sword and the creature let out an inhuman whail of pain. His sword had missed he was sure, but the creature acted wounded.
"I a servant of the cudgel, invoke the power St. Cuthbert and in his name I command you to return to the darkness from whence you came.BACK !!" Mason shouted whose eyes were glowing with divine energy.
One of the shadows retreated behind one of the larger statues. Fulrik struck out again with the other end of his Kings Sword. The creature reeled again, it was not his weapon but the shadow of his sword that it had been injured by. Lucas charged to the shadow by Caber his rapier piercing the shadow some of it's essence seemed to disappaite. Caber again tried to hit but to no avail. Mason cast a spell on himself. The shadow slammed into Lucas and he too felt weaker. Fulrik hit the strange creature with the shadow of his weapon again and this time it fell and lay still. Two bolts of energy slammed into the shadow that was still cowering from the awesome display of divinity of Mason's, they came from an unknown source. Mason struck the creature with his now enchanted mace. The shadow blinked into nothing. Fulrik charged the remaining shadow making short work of it.
"I swear I saw a spell cast at the last shadow" said Mason
"That you did my boy, I call that one McDougal's Missle" said a voice from behind one of the smaller statues to left. Everyone turned to see an overweight, middle aged man with a monocle and a thick dark goatee.
"Charles McDougal, at your service"
Nothing happened. The party pondered the riddle a bit.
"Push it again" said Lucas "I want to hear it, to see if we missed anything" Mason pushed the button again.
A golden key appeared on top the altar.
"Hmm...perhaps the answer is light" said Fulrik. Still nothing
Caber was busy searching the rest of the chamber. Mason said "Sun" aloud and a scroll appearred on the altar this time.
"Over here" Caber shouted "A hidden door".
No amount of tinkering would help the party pick the lock, so they tried the key, it fit. The door opened to a small room containing a water basin made of marble, and another door across from the entrance. The tested the water discerning that it was nothing more to it. Traveling down the passage past the door, they were met with another door, this one made of stone. The checked for traps then decided to open the door. Stone grated on stone as Fulrik pulled the door open. The room they looked upon was circular and there was a door opposite of the one they just opened. A spell of some sort kept the room lit from it's domed top. Four statues flanked the door they had just opened with there arms outstretched to two larger statues on the opposite side of the room. No one notice the man hiding in the smaller statues shadow.
"What was that " said Caber motioning towards the other side of the room.
"Where" asked Fulrik as he drew his Kings Sword.
Then the shadows lept to life moving towards the party with incredible speed. One struck Fulrik with full force. Fulrik stumbled feeling weak. Caber lept to Fulrik's aid trying to hit the living shadows with his fist but they went right through. Lucas cast a spell on himself. The other shadow tried to slam into Caber but the half-elven proved to nimble. A third form, moved towards Fulrik, this one however had discernible features and looked as if he carried a sword. His attack fell short as Fulrik regained his bearings. Fulrik shot out the flaming end of his wicked double sword and the creature let out an inhuman whail of pain. His sword had missed he was sure, but the creature acted wounded.
"I a servant of the cudgel, invoke the power St. Cuthbert and in his name I command you to return to the darkness from whence you came.BACK !!" Mason shouted whose eyes were glowing with divine energy.
One of the shadows retreated behind one of the larger statues. Fulrik struck out again with the other end of his Kings Sword. The creature reeled again, it was not his weapon but the shadow of his sword that it had been injured by. Lucas charged to the shadow by Caber his rapier piercing the shadow some of it's essence seemed to disappaite. Caber again tried to hit but to no avail. Mason cast a spell on himself. The shadow slammed into Lucas and he too felt weaker. Fulrik hit the strange creature with the shadow of his weapon again and this time it fell and lay still. Two bolts of energy slammed into the shadow that was still cowering from the awesome display of divinity of Mason's, they came from an unknown source. Mason struck the creature with his now enchanted mace. The shadow blinked into nothing. Fulrik charged the remaining shadow making short work of it.
"I swear I saw a spell cast at the last shadow" said Mason
"That you did my boy, I call that one McDougal's Missle" said a voice from behind one of the smaller statues to left. Everyone turned to see an overweight, middle aged man with a monocle and a thick dark goatee.
"Charles McDougal, at your service"
Stone Angel
First Post
"So you were a member of another party, but you got seperated" asked Fulrik
"Yeah like I said, we came in, I got the key me and are rougue went this way while the others stayed in the entry chamber. Before entering this room I gulped down a potion of invisibility, the rogue however did not make it, he became like the shadow that killed him" Chales explained. "Then I.....well I hid" he added.
"OK any idea whats through this door" asked Fulrik.
"Haven't the foggiest notion, lad" piped McDougal.
The party opened the door entering into a large room six pillars lining the opposite side of the room as well as another six on the side the entered from. There were murals painted on the walls, depicting the overseer's deeds, and two large sarcophigi in the center.
"It's a tomb, the tomb" said Lucas pointing out the obvious.
"And not unprotected either" said Caber motioning to a form in the shadow.
The form moved out of the shadow taking form. It had the body of a snake with a "humanoid" like head atop the body.
"Who dares enter this sacred tomb? Identify yourselves, or be prepared to face the wrath of the guardian" shouted the Naga.
"We have come with the permission from the council themselves. We enter this place in search of a holy relic known as the child of fire, one of the eight" Lucas replied.
The naga laughed "Very well you are welcome here. Do you even know what you are getting yourselves into searching for the children."
"No, perhaps you could tell us" added Caber quickly.
"That.....is not...my duty. Come if any are wounded I shall heal you" said the naga.
Ishall return
"Yeah like I said, we came in, I got the key me and are rougue went this way while the others stayed in the entry chamber. Before entering this room I gulped down a potion of invisibility, the rogue however did not make it, he became like the shadow that killed him" Chales explained. "Then I.....well I hid" he added.
"OK any idea whats through this door" asked Fulrik.
"Haven't the foggiest notion, lad" piped McDougal.
The party opened the door entering into a large room six pillars lining the opposite side of the room as well as another six on the side the entered from. There were murals painted on the walls, depicting the overseer's deeds, and two large sarcophigi in the center.
"It's a tomb, the tomb" said Lucas pointing out the obvious.
"And not unprotected either" said Caber motioning to a form in the shadow.
The form moved out of the shadow taking form. It had the body of a snake with a "humanoid" like head atop the body.
"Who dares enter this sacred tomb? Identify yourselves, or be prepared to face the wrath of the guardian" shouted the Naga.
"We have come with the permission from the council themselves. We enter this place in search of a holy relic known as the child of fire, one of the eight" Lucas replied.
The naga laughed "Very well you are welcome here. Do you even know what you are getting yourselves into searching for the children."
"No, perhaps you could tell us" added Caber quickly.
"That.....is not...my duty. Come if any are wounded I shall heal you" said the naga.
Ishall return
Stone Angel
First Post
The Naga proved to be pleasent company despite the constant slithering about. After the party had a bit to eat and rest their feet a bit they were off and the Naga bid them well. The last thing she said however did not sit well with a few members of the party.
The adventurers wandered up and down a few corridors not finding anything of intrest. They stopped to check the map to make sure they were not back-tracking.
"Shhh...what was that" asked Caber in a hushed whisper.
The party stood in total silence....Then they all heard it, a low moaning sound admist a shuffeling, feet maybe. The party advanced to find a lone figure stumbling in the darkness. The party tried to hail the mysterious stranger in a number of languages known to the party, yet still no answer, just the constant rythmic shuffeling and moaning.
"Identify yourself: Friend or Foe" Caber said as he drew his bow and nocked an arrow.
Still nothing. Caber loosed a shaft and it hit home though it did little to hinder the stranger. It kept coming. As it came within the torchlight everyone noticed it had an odd blue tint to it's skin.
"Bless my soul it's Jarroll. Jarroll it's me Charles, it's me" said Mcdougal.
The blue skinned man met McDougal's gaze with a blank stare.
"What the hell happened to ya boy" McDougal continued before "Jarroll" lashed out at him with a clawed hand and tour McDougals suit.
"You son of an Orog, I never liked you anyway" McDougal yelled as he let two more of McDougals missles fly into "Jarroll"
"Jarroll didn't last long after the other members were involved. As they pressed forth they found two more of McDougals old party mates, that had been "Zombiefied" like Jarroll. They also met Jarrolls fate.
Coming around a bend they came upon a huge growth of vegetation. As they grew closer the plants shook into a frenzy and several tenticles shot out towards the party. All six of them missed escept one snagging Fulriks lege and pulling him towards a now exposed maw. I did not take the party long before the strange animated plant lay silent and still. The party noticed four strange pods stemming from the maneating plant that lined the walls. Three of them were busted or split open and one of them seemed "ripe". They cut open the remaining pod and found a man what had been a man. Charles recognized him Mickel the last of Charles' old party, he too was the strange blue tint. They buried the body along with the other of McDougals old party, asked the spirits of the Overseers to look after them in the next world.
The party pressed on and found many puzzles and treasures. The first great sword that radiated strong magic. The sword had a blue stone set into it's hilt. They next found a strange well that was surronded by skulls and held no water as far as they tell. An inscription on one side of the well read "The righteous must first crawl before they can stand.", it left the party confused so they entered a door to the north. Caber was first through door and he was met with total darkness, not even his elven blood helped him here. He asked for the torch to be passed up. As his eyes focused he saw a form that was made of pure darkness. The claws of shadow raked once,twice, three times he had managed to jump back out of the way of the last one. He fell to the floor as other party members slammed the door shut. They looked upon a bloodied and battered Caber.
"By the St. Cuthberts robe, it looks like a bear got a hold of you" said Mason as he prepared to beseech his Lord for the power to heal.
"An' a biggun too" added McDougal.
The party decided to go back to the Naga's lair for some more rest. The next morning McDougal cast a spell to identify the powers of the sword they found. It turned out to be one of the swords of dawn, said to contain the very power of the sun.
"Useful against whatever attacked Caber, methinks" said McDougal upon completion of his spell.
They traveled down a different path a came to a room in which a shield stood hung from two cords a few feet off the ground in an alcove. Lucas found a deadly trap where the walls would slam together and crush whoever was attempting to take the shield but leave the shield unharmed. They used a spell to ballance the the cords while the shield was taken. The sheild had the same blue stone inset into it as the shield.
They next came to a room that held a lone chest. The front part was made of some sort of clear ore, that allowed you to see the the contents of the chest, yet when you opened it the chest was empty. After a while and futile attempts at finding a secret compartment, they tried the skeleton key that had worked for all the doors in the temple. It worked here also. The helmet had a stone the same as the sword and shield.
They went back to the room where the vicious shadow had attacked them. Fulrik with the helmet on, Mason equipped the hem, while McDougal held the sword, true he was very unskilled with weapons of war, but he could activate the swords sun based powers in order weaken this devil of shade.
They approached the door Fulrik, and McDougal first, then Caber and Lucas, Then Mason in the back. The door burst open Fulrik went left McDougal right where he activated the swords power. The shade devil was almost to Fulrik but it was visibly weakened when the power of the sun sword lit the room. The party attacked en masse, swarming the creature. The devil put a good fight landing some blows here and there but was clearly losing. The creature was then cut down by McDougal with the Sun sword(Nat. 20!!). The party took a quick breather and sucked up some healing from the preist. They came to a room with a lone statue, a large one. There was an inscription "If you are troubled by darkness, arm me so I may go forth with the power of light."
The party gave up there new found treasures none too lightly. Once the statue had been armed it animated. It thanked them for cleansing the temple of the vile darkness that had infested it. The party told him there mission and he said he would help. A wall opened at his command at there lay a pile of treasure with the child they were looking for right on top. They each got to choose an item.
They headed back to the city....
I shall return
The adventurers wandered up and down a few corridors not finding anything of intrest. They stopped to check the map to make sure they were not back-tracking.
"Shhh...what was that" asked Caber in a hushed whisper.
The party stood in total silence....Then they all heard it, a low moaning sound admist a shuffeling, feet maybe. The party advanced to find a lone figure stumbling in the darkness. The party tried to hail the mysterious stranger in a number of languages known to the party, yet still no answer, just the constant rythmic shuffeling and moaning.
"Identify yourself: Friend or Foe" Caber said as he drew his bow and nocked an arrow.
Still nothing. Caber loosed a shaft and it hit home though it did little to hinder the stranger. It kept coming. As it came within the torchlight everyone noticed it had an odd blue tint to it's skin.
"Bless my soul it's Jarroll. Jarroll it's me Charles, it's me" said Mcdougal.
The blue skinned man met McDougal's gaze with a blank stare.
"What the hell happened to ya boy" McDougal continued before "Jarroll" lashed out at him with a clawed hand and tour McDougals suit.
"You son of an Orog, I never liked you anyway" McDougal yelled as he let two more of McDougals missles fly into "Jarroll"
"Jarroll didn't last long after the other members were involved. As they pressed forth they found two more of McDougals old party mates, that had been "Zombiefied" like Jarroll. They also met Jarrolls fate.
Coming around a bend they came upon a huge growth of vegetation. As they grew closer the plants shook into a frenzy and several tenticles shot out towards the party. All six of them missed escept one snagging Fulriks lege and pulling him towards a now exposed maw. I did not take the party long before the strange animated plant lay silent and still. The party noticed four strange pods stemming from the maneating plant that lined the walls. Three of them were busted or split open and one of them seemed "ripe". They cut open the remaining pod and found a man what had been a man. Charles recognized him Mickel the last of Charles' old party, he too was the strange blue tint. They buried the body along with the other of McDougals old party, asked the spirits of the Overseers to look after them in the next world.
The party pressed on and found many puzzles and treasures. The first great sword that radiated strong magic. The sword had a blue stone set into it's hilt. They next found a strange well that was surronded by skulls and held no water as far as they tell. An inscription on one side of the well read "The righteous must first crawl before they can stand.", it left the party confused so they entered a door to the north. Caber was first through door and he was met with total darkness, not even his elven blood helped him here. He asked for the torch to be passed up. As his eyes focused he saw a form that was made of pure darkness. The claws of shadow raked once,twice, three times he had managed to jump back out of the way of the last one. He fell to the floor as other party members slammed the door shut. They looked upon a bloodied and battered Caber.
"By the St. Cuthberts robe, it looks like a bear got a hold of you" said Mason as he prepared to beseech his Lord for the power to heal.
"An' a biggun too" added McDougal.
The party decided to go back to the Naga's lair for some more rest. The next morning McDougal cast a spell to identify the powers of the sword they found. It turned out to be one of the swords of dawn, said to contain the very power of the sun.
"Useful against whatever attacked Caber, methinks" said McDougal upon completion of his spell.
They traveled down a different path a came to a room in which a shield stood hung from two cords a few feet off the ground in an alcove. Lucas found a deadly trap where the walls would slam together and crush whoever was attempting to take the shield but leave the shield unharmed. They used a spell to ballance the the cords while the shield was taken. The sheild had the same blue stone inset into it as the shield.
They next came to a room that held a lone chest. The front part was made of some sort of clear ore, that allowed you to see the the contents of the chest, yet when you opened it the chest was empty. After a while and futile attempts at finding a secret compartment, they tried the skeleton key that had worked for all the doors in the temple. It worked here also. The helmet had a stone the same as the sword and shield.
They went back to the room where the vicious shadow had attacked them. Fulrik with the helmet on, Mason equipped the hem, while McDougal held the sword, true he was very unskilled with weapons of war, but he could activate the swords sun based powers in order weaken this devil of shade.
They approached the door Fulrik, and McDougal first, then Caber and Lucas, Then Mason in the back. The door burst open Fulrik went left McDougal right where he activated the swords power. The shade devil was almost to Fulrik but it was visibly weakened when the power of the sun sword lit the room. The party attacked en masse, swarming the creature. The devil put a good fight landing some blows here and there but was clearly losing. The creature was then cut down by McDougal with the Sun sword(Nat. 20!!). The party took a quick breather and sucked up some healing from the preist. They came to a room with a lone statue, a large one. There was an inscription "If you are troubled by darkness, arm me so I may go forth with the power of light."
The party gave up there new found treasures none too lightly. Once the statue had been armed it animated. It thanked them for cleansing the temple of the vile darkness that had infested it. The party told him there mission and he said he would help. A wall opened at his command at there lay a pile of treasure with the child they were looking for right on top. They each got to choose an item.
They headed back to the city....
I shall return
Stone Angel
First Post
As they exited the tomb the party was overwhelmed by a strange sensation. They all looked up and to the east. They all saw a cave. They knew that they must enter. So they hiked up the mountain side and entered the mysterious cave. They caves intreior was large, though it was strangely bright and well lit. They followed a lone cavern with ancient symbols and runes scribed on it's signs. The cavern expanded into a vast circular chamber with a large podium at it's center. The cave had murals painted on all it's sides. The images were strange and disturbing, dragons, lions, and great beasts with multiple heads. Winged figures doing battle both demonic and angelic. The podium was three times the size of a human. Using a grappling hook the party mangaed there way up to the top. They found large stone tablets that was written in an archiac alphabet that none could decipher. They did however find a small journal that had apparrently transposed some of the language to a dialect of Elven. Lucas read the writings aloud in his best voice.
Tis I, Janos high priest of the Three Norns, the queens of Fate
Destiny and Chance, that write of a vision.
At a day never seen and hopefully never to come, Mountains will
crumble, the seas will rage, the sky will churn, the foundations of
the earth will shake. And everyone will tremble and rightfully so
for the end of days is nigh.
Beings that were thought dead walk in the light among the
righteous, as the living, but the living know not.
Beings who are dead walk in darkness with the wicked and the
wicked rejoice.
The one who fell from the light, who now dwells in darkness
looms over us all, watching and waiting for his destiny.
Whilst the mountains crumbled, the sea raged, the sky churned,
the foundations shook, and people trembled, out of the east a
great lion emerged with six heads.
The beast consumed a third of the earth and would destroy all.
Whilst the mountains crumbled, the seas raged, the sky churned, the foundations shook, and people trembled a terrible hydra came from the west and consumed the lion, all but one head.
The people rejoiced, but soon the trumpet sounded and the one of shadow, both light and darkness reveals himself and he stretches out his arms bearing gifts.
To the lion he grants protection from the curses of Rapheal and Michael.
To the hydra he offers stewardship of his world though he sees not the mark of dawn upon them.
To the being of darkness, the messiah, the pawn, he grants the desire.
The world is then rent asunder and remade in his image the one of light, darkness and fire. He who would rule those of dust.
The intrepid adventurers looked at one another like WTF.......
I shall return
Tis I, Janos high priest of the Three Norns, the queens of Fate
Destiny and Chance, that write of a vision.
At a day never seen and hopefully never to come, Mountains will
crumble, the seas will rage, the sky will churn, the foundations of
the earth will shake. And everyone will tremble and rightfully so
for the end of days is nigh.
Beings that were thought dead walk in the light among the
righteous, as the living, but the living know not.
Beings who are dead walk in darkness with the wicked and the
wicked rejoice.
The one who fell from the light, who now dwells in darkness
looms over us all, watching and waiting for his destiny.
Whilst the mountains crumbled, the sea raged, the sky churned,
the foundations shook, and people trembled, out of the east a
great lion emerged with six heads.
The beast consumed a third of the earth and would destroy all.
Whilst the mountains crumbled, the seas raged, the sky churned, the foundations shook, and people trembled a terrible hydra came from the west and consumed the lion, all but one head.
The people rejoiced, but soon the trumpet sounded and the one of shadow, both light and darkness reveals himself and he stretches out his arms bearing gifts.
To the lion he grants protection from the curses of Rapheal and Michael.
To the hydra he offers stewardship of his world though he sees not the mark of dawn upon them.
To the being of darkness, the messiah, the pawn, he grants the desire.
The world is then rent asunder and remade in his image the one of light, darkness and fire. He who would rule those of dust.
The intrepid adventurers looked at one another like WTF.......
I shall return
Stone Angel
First Post
As they travelled back to the capitol city the party contemplated the strange cavern. Upon seeing the city gates the adventurers were overwhelmed with joy to finally come home and all that had come to pass, slowly slipped away with the celebration of there success. They were invited to dinner from a Dr. Hector LeVay in thanks for his rescue from the relvery house. They ate a delicious meal though they didn't know what it was. Lucas invited them to come top his pub afterwords for drinks. They all agreed. When they arrived they ordered a round of fine ale and listened to a wonderful bard. The head waiter brought Lucas the "Weekly Flyer" a document provided to increase awarness of news and events.
The flyer contained information that the harvest taxes have been lowered, there was a killer named Bloody Jack that killed, stole a body part, then sowed the body back together with precision. The announcement of the years final tournament. It also included a report of the Relvelry House slaughter, which gave the party a little publicity, it also noted that the fears eve festival had been finalized and listed the activities.
The party enjoyed there short furlow, before Romero once again summoned them. Romero informed party that the third child had been found.
"Whether you are aware or not the final tournament is to be held at the Marquis De'Saad's estate in Alos our neighboring country. Artaurus' own St. Kain is in the lead" said Romero
"Is that not the Paladin leads the other adventuring group that you hired to find the other "four children", The Lions of Pelor. Is that not what they are called" asked Fulrik
"Yes why not have them find it" chimed in Lucas.
"This mission may require certain.......things that the Paladin is not comfortable with. This is mission that requires subtlety and subterfudge, not the straight fowardness that St. Kain demonstrates."
"So what are these "things" you wish us tod do" asked Caber. "Remember we are not without morals either"
Romero kept goiong and informed them the details "We know that the child of death is owned by the Marquis, it is a very plain looking urn. You must be very careful, if you are caught we can do nothing to save you from the Marquis terrible wrath. You are to meet a caravan of gypsies at first light, they shall take you to the Marquis estate"
Merry X-mas everyone.
I shall return...
The flyer contained information that the harvest taxes have been lowered, there was a killer named Bloody Jack that killed, stole a body part, then sowed the body back together with precision. The announcement of the years final tournament. It also included a report of the Relvelry House slaughter, which gave the party a little publicity, it also noted that the fears eve festival had been finalized and listed the activities.
The party enjoyed there short furlow, before Romero once again summoned them. Romero informed party that the third child had been found.
"Whether you are aware or not the final tournament is to be held at the Marquis De'Saad's estate in Alos our neighboring country. Artaurus' own St. Kain is in the lead" said Romero
"Is that not the Paladin leads the other adventuring group that you hired to find the other "four children", The Lions of Pelor. Is that not what they are called" asked Fulrik
"Yes why not have them find it" chimed in Lucas.
"This mission may require certain.......things that the Paladin is not comfortable with. This is mission that requires subtlety and subterfudge, not the straight fowardness that St. Kain demonstrates."
"So what are these "things" you wish us tod do" asked Caber. "Remember we are not without morals either"
Romero kept goiong and informed them the details "We know that the child of death is owned by the Marquis, it is a very plain looking urn. You must be very careful, if you are caught we can do nothing to save you from the Marquis terrible wrath. You are to meet a caravan of gypsies at first light, they shall take you to the Marquis estate"
Merry X-mas everyone.
I shall return...
Stone Angel
First Post
The adventures met the caravan of gypsies that would take them over the mountains to the east early that morning. They had pelnty of time for a relaxing journey through the mountains, the Tournament wasn't for another eleven day so they thought
Caber was in lousy mood, "Never a minute of downtime, and we still do not know what these "children" are for."
"Relax, we a simply repaying our nation for the freedoms we enjoy" replied Fulrik stoicly.
The trip went rather fast as the companions told stories of old, and tall tales about tournaments past. The started the incline into the mountains just before dusk and luckily made it to a travelers haven just as the suns last light faded over the mountains.
The gypsies made for good companions as they played music while their little ones ran round the fire. Soon all grew silent as five strangers aproached. Aburly warrior stepped forth
"Is there no room for more of the roads weary at this fire. In offering we bring food" gesturing to members of his party carrying a newly slaine stag, "And drink" motioning to a pack mule with several large wineskins.
"With open arms, let us have your names" exclaimed Lucas
The large man with a red beard and an eye patch introduces himself first
“I be Redferne, I come from the warrior tribes far to the north of the Realm of the Horned Ones”.
“My name is Benito” chimes in a wild haired elf whose robes identify him as a follower of the tree-father, Sylvanus. He also has an eye patch.
A bearded man with traits of Elvish heritage steps forward and takes a bow, “Sarek at your service”. Oddly enough he has an eye patch too.
Another man steps forward, “I am Domone, a warrior monk from the east, and this is my sister, Rain” He points to a woman cloaked in shadow who bears resemblance of east and west. They too bear eye patches.
Mason leaned forward and studied each one intently. At first he thought they might be followers of the Grumsh the one eye, but he sat back convinced that they were not.
The two parties feasted and exchanged tales of valor, McDougal the curious mage asked
"What brings you to these mountains friends"
The other party took on a grim tone.
"We are friends helping Redferne on a quest of revenge" says Sarek the half Elven
Domone quickly repremands Sarek "Make no mistake, it is not revenge we are after, it is the reckoning. It is best not to burden these strangers with our own concerns."
With that Redferne leaps up unsheathing his huge Flamberge, runs to the edge of the campfires light and peers into the darkness. The other adventurers make ready for danger as well. Domone runs next to Redferne. Benito is lighting torches in the fire, Raine has disappeared, Sarek stand ready next to Benito with short bow knocked that glows with eldritch energy.
You can overhear Domone and the Northman speaking
“Is it her, has she come to take these poor travelers souls as well and finish us off?” says Domone
“I know not, but quiet your mouth and get ready!”
The rest of the encampment can now hear it too, in the distance you can hear a large form racing through the woods, it is hard to pinpoint it seems to be where Redferne is looking, then to left then to right. It is hard to believe something that sounds as big as a bear is moving this fast.
Redferne bellows “Come out you devil, face my wrath, and give me peace!!”
At that the noise dies away. Then a high pitched cackle thunders through the air making your very bones cringe. Redferne breaks down almost sobbing.
"What is this curse that has beset you and your companions so, we may be able to help" asks Mason
Redferne begins to speak with a horrible visage as if this story causes him pain.
“We seek a witch known as The One Eyed Hag. A terrible abomination that feeds on the flesh of mortals, legend tells that the hag was once a mortal woman who was scorned by her husband after a cooking fire that scarred her face. One night she made an unholy deal with a demon. The demon asked no price and told her what she must do. The only way she would be beautiful again was if she ate the flesh of humans and elves. As with all demons he lied, for he never told her how much she would have to consume. To this day she stalks mortals and feeds on there flesh. Last winter she came for my family while I was out hunting. I came home to my wife’s peeled and fleshless’ form, and my 2 year old daughter Kyrie missing. A party of brave men including myself, went to where the witch laired. Only I returned though not unscarred, motioning to the patch over his right eye. I joined up with Domone and his sister first. Sarek, and Benito were survivors of another adventuring party. Together we tracked down the Hag and I led them to an accursed existence as well, motioning again to the eye patch. I will bring death to them, I will bring death to us all. You would do best to not follow us in the morning.”
At that Redferne puts his sword next to his bedroll and begins to sob as he makes for bed.
Taking the que from the northman everyone esle decides to call it a night as well. Our party made a watch to let the "Avengers of One Eye" to rest.
A few hours passed into the night...........
I shall return
Caber was in lousy mood, "Never a minute of downtime, and we still do not know what these "children" are for."
"Relax, we a simply repaying our nation for the freedoms we enjoy" replied Fulrik stoicly.
The trip went rather fast as the companions told stories of old, and tall tales about tournaments past. The started the incline into the mountains just before dusk and luckily made it to a travelers haven just as the suns last light faded over the mountains.
The gypsies made for good companions as they played music while their little ones ran round the fire. Soon all grew silent as five strangers aproached. Aburly warrior stepped forth
"Is there no room for more of the roads weary at this fire. In offering we bring food" gesturing to members of his party carrying a newly slaine stag, "And drink" motioning to a pack mule with several large wineskins.
"With open arms, let us have your names" exclaimed Lucas
The large man with a red beard and an eye patch introduces himself first
“I be Redferne, I come from the warrior tribes far to the north of the Realm of the Horned Ones”.
“My name is Benito” chimes in a wild haired elf whose robes identify him as a follower of the tree-father, Sylvanus. He also has an eye patch.
A bearded man with traits of Elvish heritage steps forward and takes a bow, “Sarek at your service”. Oddly enough he has an eye patch too.
Another man steps forward, “I am Domone, a warrior monk from the east, and this is my sister, Rain” He points to a woman cloaked in shadow who bears resemblance of east and west. They too bear eye patches.
Mason leaned forward and studied each one intently. At first he thought they might be followers of the Grumsh the one eye, but he sat back convinced that they were not.
The two parties feasted and exchanged tales of valor, McDougal the curious mage asked
"What brings you to these mountains friends"
The other party took on a grim tone.
"We are friends helping Redferne on a quest of revenge" says Sarek the half Elven
Domone quickly repremands Sarek "Make no mistake, it is not revenge we are after, it is the reckoning. It is best not to burden these strangers with our own concerns."
With that Redferne leaps up unsheathing his huge Flamberge, runs to the edge of the campfires light and peers into the darkness. The other adventurers make ready for danger as well. Domone runs next to Redferne. Benito is lighting torches in the fire, Raine has disappeared, Sarek stand ready next to Benito with short bow knocked that glows with eldritch energy.
You can overhear Domone and the Northman speaking
“Is it her, has she come to take these poor travelers souls as well and finish us off?” says Domone
“I know not, but quiet your mouth and get ready!”
The rest of the encampment can now hear it too, in the distance you can hear a large form racing through the woods, it is hard to pinpoint it seems to be where Redferne is looking, then to left then to right. It is hard to believe something that sounds as big as a bear is moving this fast.
Redferne bellows “Come out you devil, face my wrath, and give me peace!!”
At that the noise dies away. Then a high pitched cackle thunders through the air making your very bones cringe. Redferne breaks down almost sobbing.
"What is this curse that has beset you and your companions so, we may be able to help" asks Mason
Redferne begins to speak with a horrible visage as if this story causes him pain.
“We seek a witch known as The One Eyed Hag. A terrible abomination that feeds on the flesh of mortals, legend tells that the hag was once a mortal woman who was scorned by her husband after a cooking fire that scarred her face. One night she made an unholy deal with a demon. The demon asked no price and told her what she must do. The only way she would be beautiful again was if she ate the flesh of humans and elves. As with all demons he lied, for he never told her how much she would have to consume. To this day she stalks mortals and feeds on there flesh. Last winter she came for my family while I was out hunting. I came home to my wife’s peeled and fleshless’ form, and my 2 year old daughter Kyrie missing. A party of brave men including myself, went to where the witch laired. Only I returned though not unscarred, motioning to the patch over his right eye. I joined up with Domone and his sister first. Sarek, and Benito were survivors of another adventuring party. Together we tracked down the Hag and I led them to an accursed existence as well, motioning again to the eye patch. I will bring death to them, I will bring death to us all. You would do best to not follow us in the morning.”
At that Redferne puts his sword next to his bedroll and begins to sob as he makes for bed.
Taking the que from the northman everyone esle decides to call it a night as well. Our party made a watch to let the "Avengers of One Eye" to rest.
A few hours passed into the night...........
I shall return
