WarlockLord
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Mystic follows the incubus. "What sorts of challenges may we expect in the coming days?"
Fallen World (Mature, Dark)
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Trollbabe
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Although he has never been here this kind of demonic encampment is not unfamiliar to Aeryk. Many a target has tried to hide in places like this hoping to go unnoticed... they don't. As the incubus introduces its self a smirk crosses Aeryk's cowled face... Captain! Ranks seem so unfitting on these creatures of chaos. "Lead on, Captain."
Nephtys
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The Incubus reads Aeryks expression and smirks back, seeming to shrug his shoulders without actually moving. His eyes seem to imply a complete understanding and agreement with the irony of his situation.
"A motley collection of fanatics and madmen," he answers Mystic. "Elves and Duergar mostly, in an uneasy alliance along with whatever demihuman and monstrous filth they may have scraped together. But the true danger, as far as you're concerned, comes from the clergy of Kremishar the Duergar God of forbidden knowlege and the elven archmagess known as the Queen of Autumn. You know as well as I the tactics the likes of them are likely to employ in the defense of their runied underground fortress, but their plans are likely adapted to face an army not a small but powerful force. The General will provide you with an easy entrance into the fortress, but after that you will have to use guile, brute force and haste if you are to succeed. The elves and the Duergar unsurprisingly loathe eachothers, though forced to cooperate by their leaders. Exploit that division and your work will be made easier."
"A motley collection of fanatics and madmen," he answers Mystic. "Elves and Duergar mostly, in an uneasy alliance along with whatever demihuman and monstrous filth they may have scraped together. But the true danger, as far as you're concerned, comes from the clergy of Kremishar the Duergar God of forbidden knowlege and the elven archmagess known as the Queen of Autumn. You know as well as I the tactics the likes of them are likely to employ in the defense of their runied underground fortress, but their plans are likely adapted to face an army not a small but powerful force. The General will provide you with an easy entrance into the fortress, but after that you will have to use guile, brute force and haste if you are to succeed. The elves and the Duergar unsurprisingly loathe eachothers, though forced to cooperate by their leaders. Exploit that division and your work will be made easier."
Bloosquig
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"So mainly some priests and a powerful mage are the threats huh. Any clues how many decently powerful clerics there are and is this "Queen of Autumn" character the only decent mage in there? Big says while throwing up some quotation signs with his sausage like fingers.
"Also while I appreciate an easy way in I'm curious how you expect us to get out while being chased by a bunch of fanatical people who know we're carrying the only thing that's prevented them from being overrun by the demon armies? If we have to do it ourselves I know we can figure out something but if you already have something in mind it'll save us some prep time." Big stares thoughtfully away into the distance mind flying over various things he wants to know.
"Also what things does the god of forbidden knowlege specialize in? I don't want to have them dropping earth elementals out of the ceiling on us." he says with a wince.
Finally done with his questions Big mutters to himself, "Dwarves... I #$%&ing hate dwarves. Short fat little anklebiters..."
[sblock=ooc]When I was asking about what the god specializes in I'm trying to get his domains. I figure they've fought the clerics enough to figure it out but for the life of me I can't think of a better in character way to ask what domains are without actually saying domains lol.
And does big have any idea if Duergar have the regular dwarf bonus against giants? Just wanted to know if I need to get extra strong boots on to protect my ankles. [/sblock]
"Also while I appreciate an easy way in I'm curious how you expect us to get out while being chased by a bunch of fanatical people who know we're carrying the only thing that's prevented them from being overrun by the demon armies? If we have to do it ourselves I know we can figure out something but if you already have something in mind it'll save us some prep time." Big stares thoughtfully away into the distance mind flying over various things he wants to know.
"Also what things does the god of forbidden knowlege specialize in? I don't want to have them dropping earth elementals out of the ceiling on us." he says with a wince.
Finally done with his questions Big mutters to himself, "Dwarves... I #$%&ing hate dwarves. Short fat little anklebiters..."
[sblock=ooc]When I was asking about what the god specializes in I'm trying to get his domains. I figure they've fought the clerics enough to figure it out but for the life of me I can't think of a better in character way to ask what domains are without actually saying domains lol.
And does big have any idea if Duergar have the regular dwarf bonus against giants? Just wanted to know if I need to get extra strong boots on to protect my ankles. [/sblock]
WarlockLord
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"Hopefully, I will be able to extract some spells from these priests" mutters the Mystic after thanking Captain Kazach.
A plan is beginning to form in his mind...a wild, crazy plan...but a plan nontheless.
A plan is beginning to form in his mind...a wild, crazy plan...but a plan nontheless.
Canthan listens to Giovanni then abruptly speaks, cocking his head to the side, closing his eyes, concentrating “Put out my eyes, and I can see you still. Slam my ears, and I hear you yet. Without any feet can go to you, and tongueless, I call you at will. Armless I grasp you with my heart, and if you set this brain of mine afire, then on my blood I yet will carry you.” A look of understanding crosses his face before he collapses upon the hard earth.
[sblock=OOC Nephtys]
I would like to use a spelltouched feat ability, Omniscient Whispers. A constant, barely audible muttering echoes in your ears, usually beyond your comprehension. But if you focus all your energy on listening, you sometimes catch a sentence or two that bears directly on your current situation.
Once per week, you can tune into the voices you hear, getting the answer to a question much as if you had asked it with a commune spell. Using this feat renders you exhausted.
A flavourful in character way of asking who holds that which I seek, the elves (queen of autumn or the dwarves and their god of forbidden knowledge.
Knowledge (religion) +12 what do I know about the god of forbidden knowledge
Knowledge (arcana) +23 are there any ancient mysteries or magical traditions associated with this queen of autunm?
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[sblock=OOC Nephtys]
I would like to use a spelltouched feat ability, Omniscient Whispers. A constant, barely audible muttering echoes in your ears, usually beyond your comprehension. But if you focus all your energy on listening, you sometimes catch a sentence or two that bears directly on your current situation.
Once per week, you can tune into the voices you hear, getting the answer to a question much as if you had asked it with a commune spell. Using this feat renders you exhausted.
A flavourful in character way of asking who holds that which I seek, the elves (queen of autumn or the dwarves and their god of forbidden knowledge.
Knowledge (religion) +12 what do I know about the god of forbidden knowledge
Knowledge (arcana) +23 are there any ancient mysteries or magical traditions associated with this queen of autunm?
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Bloosquig
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Big stares at Canthan as he spouts off his nonsense and collapses.
"Well... Alright then first dwarves and now crazy folks falling over. I'm loving this job already."
After nudging Canthan a couple times with his foot Big sighs and stoops down to help Canthan to his feet. Providing a shoulder to lean on for his tired comrade the party can continue.
[sblock=ooc]Okay I've edited it a bit to take into account he's just tired. [/sblock]
"Well... Alright then first dwarves and now crazy folks falling over. I'm loving this job already."
After nudging Canthan a couple times with his foot Big sighs and stoops down to help Canthan to his feet. Providing a shoulder to lean on for his tired comrade the party can continue.
[sblock=ooc]Okay I've edited it a bit to take into account he's just tired. [/sblock]
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Bloosquig said:[sblock=ooc]If you want to get back up or do something else freaky Gli'jar just let me know and we can x out that last part.
[sblock=ooc]He is exhausted from exertion. He will need help to his feet and a steady arm for a bit. He is pretty feeble right now.[/sblock]
Nephtys
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Bloosquig said:
"Mainly. The Queen of Autumn should be the only mage far above your own casters in ability, she had a handful of apprentices at about their level of competence and a greater number of inferior followers. The Duergar number about a dozen priests slightly more powerful than yourselves with the usual rabble of guards, slaves and minor clerics. You will have to face a variety of monsters, but summonings are unlikely to be a concern. Most of the clerics are scholars though quite insane and like most runts not above a little knee-crushing and crotch-biting.
Getting out won't be a problem. When the artifact is in your posession simply send me a telepathic message and we will take care of the rest."
[sblock=ooc:Bloosqig] Duergar do have the regular dwarf bonus against giants, at least Big has no reason to assume otherwise.[/sblock]
Gli'jar said:
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"And with your blood in the well of the world your price is payed."
It reaches you like an echo, in a voice only you can hear, though you do not know its source. The Demon watches you, his eyes piercing you like needles as he lets his mask slip for a moment, but if it was his voice you heard he hid it well.[/sblock]
Gli'jar said:
[sblock=ooc:Gli'Jar] Cool, consider your question answered.
1) The god of forbidden knowlege is a deity of intermediate power worshipped primarily in the deeper reaches of the world among neutral and evil races. After the Fall most of his remaining followers are Duergar, though he's not a racial god as such. He grants the domains Knowlege and Madness and a couple other less common ones.
2) The Queen of Autumn is ancient. There are tales surrounding her that took place four millennia ago, though wether it is the same actual person in the oldest tales as in the newer is uncertain. It is widely believed that she has found a way to increase her natural life-span, it is also suspected that she has done so using rather nasty means. Her mastery of blood-magic is undisputed and she has strong connections to Cel-Candon itself. She is powerful, but most of her power does not lie in direct combat-ability. She was believed to have been killed in the Fall and her return has surely been of interest in the highest circles. [/sblock]
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WarlockLord
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Mystic bends down to assist Canthan. "What just happened?".
To the fiend, he replies "Give me a night of preparation and I'll be ready to go."
To the fiend, he replies "Give me a night of preparation and I'll be ready to go."
