Greyhawk - Return of the Slavelords! Part 1
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Norbac, half-orc cleric.
[OOC: Norbac leaves all his weapons but the dagger in his rrom, but wears the armor]
Norbac twists in his seat while all the, for him, overly long and complicated religious ceremony despite his willingness to not offend anyone, repeating to himself how all the temple´s decoration and rich dresses could have been used to something useful. ¿And how pay and work for that in the end?
Anyway, after the ceremony he improvises a prayer to the rest of the good gods and other specially for Trithereon, as he uses to do every morning.
[OOC: Norbac leaves all his weapons but the dagger in his rrom, but wears the armor]
Norbac twists in his seat while all the, for him, overly long and complicated religious ceremony despite his willingness to not offend anyone, repeating to himself how all the temple´s decoration and rich dresses could have been used to something useful. ¿And how pay and work for that in the end?
Anyway, after the ceremony he improvises a prayer to the rest of the good gods and other specially for Trithereon, as he uses to do every morning.
Karl Green
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Scotley said:
The servant, a pleasant young woman by the name of Kaleen (who looks to have had some elf in her blood, by the slight curves of her ears and shape of her eyes) says “Today is a day or relaxation and reflection my lord. After the morning services, you are allowed to do as you will. Most people will be relaxing after their long journeys to get her. There will be a banquette this eve hosted by the Dame, but most festivities get started tomorrow… mostly a number of troubadours are going to be performing a number of plays, epic poems, some art will be dedicated I believe. Tomorrow night there will be a grand ball and banquet… it is all so exciting my lord”
Scotley said:
After the services, Verrick is allowed to wander where he will through out the Minaryn Castle, impressed by the size. He notes a number of magical runes have been embedded into the outer walls to resist various forms of energy (fire, cold, acid, etc) and that it would take powerful magic indeed to break the walls quickly. It must have taken a number of years to set this in place…
wysiwyg said:
Arianrhod meet Lorien down at the stables, changed into a pleasant blouse and riding pants and boots. She smiles shyly and says “I hope you don’t think me to unlady like, for I never learned to ride sidesaddle a proper young maiden is expected.” Her horse is a well breed and good looking grey mare, with a black mane. It seems very well behaved and gentle, and quit small compared to Avalon.
Riding out into the countryside, the area surrounding the castle is mostly farmland with some small wooded areas here and there, with streams and brooks and little ponds dotting the area. The two of you have a pleasant ride and stop at a small brook for lunch. Afterwards, you ride deeper into the rolling hills to the east of the castle for some miles, enjoying each others company and the mild early summer day. The sun is pleasant, the wind mild….
As you are preparing to head back, Arianrhod points toward the southeast and asks “Lorien, what is that…”
Looking in the direction she is point, over another grassy hill, Lorien spots a plum of thick black smoke rising up from beyond. He then spots a number of ravens or crows circling the area and disappearing back behind the hill…
Someone said:
After the service, Norbac is relaxing and reflecting by himself for some time, when he hears someone say “My lord… I… execute me if you would… I wish not bother to you, but…” glancing across his should he sees' that it is the young Rheenee girl from the day before. Her eyes are downcast and she seems very nervous… fidgeting with her dress and stepping back and forth. She says “I am so very sorry to interrupt you my lord, but I must speak with you… last night… last night I had a terrible dream. I… I was not sure if I should tell you or not, but I wish to warn you… sometimes my dreams… they have meaning my lord. Most do not believe them but... well I will just tell you…
“Last night I saw you and your friend who I read your cards yesterday. You were standing in a line with four other people, two to each side, on a field. Facing you were four figures that I could not make out, and yet turned my blood to ice with fear… the two in the center I could not make out… the was much darkness about them, but the other, two on each side I could see… pieces of them… one was a shadow of darkness who carried a black staff with hurtful runes etched into it and a red ruby ring upon his left index finger. The… thing next to him, was a woman, or maybe a spider… maybe both I do not know. On the opposite end there was short man… or something I could not really make out any features, but he carried a short blade that was full of hate and filth… dripping black incur and death I sensed in it. The last was a huge hulking… think… while it walked on two legs it was more beast then man… and there was a rage contained within it that I have never felt before…”
“I do not know who these six where my lord, but they will oppose you… you and five companions… a balance I suppose, yet danger and death is all that I feel… I… I am sorry… there is something… something dark and dangerous moving again in the world, and you and your friends have been chosen to oppose it…”
The girl then retreats back into the castle, even before Norbac has a change to reply…
Scotley
Hero
Verrick Human Rogue/Wizard
"Thank you Kaleen you've been most helpful, I'm sure the events will be most exciting. Could you tell me, does the Dame maintain a libarary here at the castle where I might find something to read?"
After a bit of exploring Verrick will find a book and try to find a pleasant spot on walls to read while Rauxy gets some exercise.
Karl Green said:
"Thank you Kaleen you've been most helpful, I'm sure the events will be most exciting. Could you tell me, does the Dame maintain a libarary here at the castle where I might find something to read?"
After a bit of exploring Verrick will find a book and try to find a pleasant spot on walls to read while Rauxy gets some exercise.
Karl Green
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Scotley said:
The girl nods and smiles, saying "Oh yes my lord it is most exciting indeed. It is on the third floor, the western wing. I... I could take you there my lord. After my duties here of course..." the girl blushes a bit, at her own forwardness...
The library is in a fairly large (two stories tall, open in the middle, maybe 30 shelves, with step chairs and sliding stairs to reach the higher books) that most contain thousands of tombs, scrolls, books, and assorted papers. There are some other people also browsing through the shelves and sitting at a couple of the comfortable chairs that are scatter throughout.
Lorien, Human Ranger
Lorien takes a deep somber breath. "It is dark misfortune."
He stares firmly at Arianrhod. "I want you to ride as swiftly as you can towards the keep. Stop for no one. Greet no one. Acknowledge no one. When you get there, alert the watch. Tell them to send their men here, for there has been a raid on a nearby settlement. I am sorry our day has ended so sourly, but we must act swiftly. Every minute that passes, the enemy is further from us, as well as any survivors they might have captured. I shall see you again tonight; but for now I must ride and find out who the perpetrators are, and where they are heading."
Lorien spanks the flanks of her horse to spur her departure. "There Avallon. Ride like the wind."
Lorien takes a deep somber breath. "It is dark misfortune."
He stares firmly at Arianrhod. "I want you to ride as swiftly as you can towards the keep. Stop for no one. Greet no one. Acknowledge no one. When you get there, alert the watch. Tell them to send their men here, for there has been a raid on a nearby settlement. I am sorry our day has ended so sourly, but we must act swiftly. Every minute that passes, the enemy is further from us, as well as any survivors they might have captured. I shall see you again tonight; but for now I must ride and find out who the perpetrators are, and where they are heading."
Lorien spanks the flanks of her horse to spur her departure. "There Avallon. Ride like the wind."
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djrdjmsqrd
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Defrel, Male Human, Thief
[ooc: Defrel will wear the same as yesterday, rest of gear left in room]
As Noss wakes Defrel, he slowly rises and puts his boots on, "Noss, this staff is a War-Staff, it is finely made of Darkwood, and capped at both ends with steel," Defrel hands the servent the staff, "Would you be as so kind as to perphase find a buyer for it and find me at least a Short-Spear of master-workk quailty?"
Rising Defrel continues to talk with Noss as he gets a simple breakfast of fresh fruit and bread with a glass of lite wine, then follows the others to the service and sits through the service hopefully finding his new campion...
Gods, I so do not enjoy these services of Pelor....what has he ever done for me?
[ooc: Defrel will wear the same as yesterday, rest of gear left in room]
As Noss wakes Defrel, he slowly rises and puts his boots on, "Noss, this staff is a War-Staff, it is finely made of Darkwood, and capped at both ends with steel," Defrel hands the servent the staff, "Would you be as so kind as to perphase find a buyer for it and find me at least a Short-Spear of master-workk quailty?"
Rising Defrel continues to talk with Noss as he gets a simple breakfast of fresh fruit and bread with a glass of lite wine, then follows the others to the service and sits through the service hopefully finding his new campion...
Gods, I so do not enjoy these services of Pelor....what has he ever done for me?
Karl Green
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wysiwyg said:
Arianrhod has a look of fear on her face but she nods once, says "Gods be with you... please be safe…" and turns her mare towards the Castle to race back at full speed.
Lorien spurs Avallon forward and they quickly round the hill to look down onto a lightly forested hallow. A homestead is set up around the bottom, with a fair number of buildings, a couple of larger homes, two or three barns, a stable hand bunkhouse, etc. One of the buildings are burning, although all look to have some damage (broken windows, big holes in the roof, etc). Some of the crows and ravens are collecting within the center of the buildings, partially blocked from Lorien view. The rest are landing and feeding on a couple of cattle that are lying in the fields…
Approaching with caution, Lorien gets a better view behind the buildings and can see six poles have been mounted there, each with a head stuck onto the end of them. A like number of headless bodies are lying around the ground nearby, where the birds are gathering making a great deal of noise as they… feed.
If you wish to look for track, you can in whatever areas you wish. You see some in the fields around the buildings and some more within the area where the bodies are and the burning buildings. There does not seem to be anyone around, as Lorien sees or hears nothing… but you can make rolls for that also…
Karl Green
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djrdjmsqrd said:
Noss looks a bit confused but says "Well now my lord I don't know much about weapons or those that deal with them, but I do believe there a dwarf attending the festival that might be able to help. I do believe that he had a cart and all and was a selling some wears to the Dame. Let me check and see if I can arrange for a meeting if you would like my lord…”
Scotley
Hero
Karl Green said:
"Thank you Kaleen, I'd like that very much. Perhaps if its not too much trouble you could show me around a bit. This place is amazing. Its easy to get lost. I'm sure you have mastered the secrets of the castle. "
Karl Green said:
Verrick looks about a bit to get an idea of what's available. He seems very much a child given free reign in a sweet shop. He looks for a local history of an exciting time or perhaps a rousing bit of adventurous fiction. "Kaleen, this is marvelous thank you for bringing me here. I enjoy reading about the history of places I visit. What sort of books and stories do you like?"
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