Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
Rebuilding this thread to only be for the Bluffside pbp Campaign. Kanpur as a whole is getting its own thread in my World of Kulan subforum -KF
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Now that EN World has been upgraded, I might be willing move my Bluffside game from The Piazza to here. It would be a reboot from where it left off with a new cast of PCs taking over if I can't get my last two players for the game to move over here.My Bluffside PbP game has hit a wall over on The Piazza, as two of my current players can't continue. I'm looking for, at least, two new players for the game. Here's the link
[Kulan] Recruitment for Bluffside PBP Campaign [Semi-Open] - Page 2 - The Piazza
FYI, this game has been going on, off and on, for some time now and many players have come and gone. Right now, I have one player who is still in, but I'm not sure if he'll be okay with the idea of converting the game to use the D&D 5E rules. Doing so would be hard for me, as I don't have experience DMing 5E. But I'll consider it to keep the game going.
If I don't get any takers, the game will have to end.
Here is the IC thread: [Kulan] D&D 3.5 PbP: Western Kanpur|Bluffside Campaign [IC] - The Piazza
OOC Thread: [Kulan] D&D 3.5 PbP: Western Kanpur|Bluffside Campaign [OOC] - The Piazza
v.3.5 Campaign Guide: [Kulan] Western Kanpur|Bluffside PbP Campaign Guide - The Piazza
dfryer36 said:"Relgar, do you have any magic that will help us bypass this?" Terger asks.
"If its been sealed all this time," Custodio says. "Whatever was sealed in there might be dead."willpell said:"I do not habitually use spells which are useful for bypassing barriers; I like having my privacy respected, so I have made no effort to duplicate the feats of those mages who trend toward arcana-assisted burglary. Whatever I or any of the rest of us can do about this gate, I caution that we will be opening an egress which has already been sought by someone, or something, capable of inflicting this level of damage on what looks to have been a solidly-forged piece of ironwork. Whatever did this is still in there; if we are not able to contain it, then perhaps we should leave it imprisoned."
Tellerian Hawke said:After examining the portcullis, and determining that opening it will be a noisy task, Tim looks back at his compatriots, and says, "Does anyone mind the noise? Want me to try it?"
MacConnell said:Seeing that there is not enough room for him to lend assistance, Thersean steps aside.
"With the amount of time and exposure we have accrued thus far, the element of surprise is likey moot. I say, give it a go."
"I will take a look at this barrier," Elkgrar suggests. He waits for Tim to step back and then he moves in an takes a look at the bent iron egress. "Hmm, it doesn't appear that this portcullis should be here. The design of stonework is all wrong." He pushes against it and listens to it scrape on stone. He tries to dig at the stone around its edges and then backs up confounded. "This should not be here. It makes no sense!"Tellerian Hawke said:Tim gives it a go, but is unable to budge the portcullis.
"Rat farts," he curses.
"I concur," Elkgrar adds. "The renegade likely gained entry into the old tower through magical means that the towermaster could not have known about. There are many arcane spells that could allow access simply by shifting to an adjacent plane such as the Ethereal."dfryer36 said:"Lords, Lady, in my opinion Towermaster Monderand did not fail in his duties," Terger says. "It is my understanding that he is not trained in the arcane arts and the illusions were simple enough; appearing to be a portcullis separating the ruins of Wyndlasmere House from the guard tower. There are such barriers on other levels of the tower where they connect to the ruins and so the illusion would not have seemed out of place. Even Master Aspergim, a trained and, as I understand it, skilled arcanist was initially fooled by it until we physically interacted with the illusion. Perhaps more patrols through the ruins could be recommended but that is only clear in hindsight. As far as the towermaster's conduct is concerned I do not see how he could have done more with the information he had at the time."
“I see,” the towermaster replies. He notes the arrival of Terger back from his meeting with The Five. “Master Alela, what did The Five have to say?”willpell post_id=210099 time=1520876298 user_id=3993 said:"I would theorize that she was speaking poetically. My 'protector', I would assume, is simply the fact that my mind functions in a more linear and logical fashion than most folk. The prospect of a dimension with no fixed natural laws holds little power to seduce my imagination, and of course I was on guard against such insinuation in the first place."Knightfall said:Towermaster Monderand looks at Relgar. "You seem no worse for wear." He points to Lady Emilienne. "She said something about you being protected. Do you know what it is? Could it work for others?"
“I doubt it,” the towermaster muses. “If he's powerful enough to control that portal, I doubt we could prevent his return that easily.”willpell post_id=210099 time=1520876298 user_id=3993 said:Do you suppose that simply destroying his inscriptions would prevent him from shifting back from wherever he has gone? It can't be that easy, can it?"
“If Mirella is protecting you, then you might be the best weapon against this renegade. The World Goddess chooses her own clergy and agents. It's never the other way around,” Sentinel Abbate replies. “I don't believe she has a true temple in Bluffside, however. But if she's taken note of this situation, we could be looking at a major shift in the magical nature of the entire region.”Tellerian Hawke said:Tim says, "I am not of your world; If there is a goddess protecting me, I would imagine that it would be the same goddess who brought me here. They said her name was Mirella, the World Goddess. And if she is protecting me, I am unaware of exactly how; I don't feel any different. But then again, I know nothing of the Arcane Arts, nor of the magicks of deities."
Sentinel Abbate ponders as he paces. “We could seek the help of the priests of Aoskar at the House of Portals. They have an innate sense for gates and portals. Of course, they're unlikely to help destroy it. That goes again their nature. But they could help secure it or try to shift it elsewhere. It could be very dangerous to do so but no one in Old City is going to want a portal to 'deadly places best left unknown' on their doorstep.”willpell post_id=210335 time=1521732558 user_id=3993 said:Relgar fidgets nervously.
While the family seal on the floor isn't one that Relgar knows off the top of his head, there is an mysticism to its design. Likely a minor arcane family without strong ties to the Wizard Council. The seal's symbology seems to merge aspects of magic and martial together.dfryer36 post_id=212132 time=1524850425 user_id=2569 said:"I'm sure," Terger says. "The only ghosts here are memories." Terger slides the key into the lock and opens the door. Despite the worn look of the outside the inside is clean, elegant, and homely. A seal is inlaid in the marble floor of the foyer but it's unlikely that anyone but Rhodes would recognize it. A pair of staircases spiral up to a balcony of the second floor. Two doors flank either side of the foyer and a well lit hallway runs under the balcony toward the back of the house opposite the door you entered in.
"I will inspect this library of yours," Elkgrar says. "Hopefully it will be able to tell us what we need regarding the magical key we must acquire." The dwarf turns to Relgar. "Let us see what we can discover, eh?"dfryer36 said:"Bedrooms are upstairs. Help yourself to any one of them except the master bedroom. The library is at the end of the hall if you magic types want to get started."
Eririel curtsies and nods once. She dashes off to do Terger's bidding.dfryer36 said:He grabs a small crystal bell from a table by the door and rings it. A few seconds later a youngish looking elven maid comes out of the door on the right. Her placid, professional look is quickly replaced by an expression of shock. "Master Klaus, we had no idea to expect you," she says.
"It is okay Eririel," Terger replies, "I did not know I was coming until earlier this evening. Please see that some cold meats and cheese are put out for my associates and bring me some ale to the study. And have Gerey light some fires in the library, lounge, and study. And please let the rest of the staff know that I am here."
"Stormgrove," Rhodes says. "I haven't heard that name in a long time. Even since before I was locked up." He nods to Terger before heading upstairs to pick a bedroom. Custodio watches him go but doesn't follow the convict.dfryer36 said:"Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to Stormgrove Manor," he says. "I'll be in the study if anyone needs me," He says indicating to the door on the left.
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Images play out in Terger's mind. He sees his faimily in front of him as they once were in this very room. The memories of Mari are quite painful. While he sits, Eririel comes and goes twice. She leaves him a worn blanket that was once his favorite to use with Kirin on the low divan that sits near the fireplace. Eventually, Gerey comes in and lights a fire for Terger. The retired bard whistles a simple tune as he works. He doesn't say anything to Terger until just as he is about to leave.dfryer36 post_id=212133 time=1524851449 user_id=2569 said:Once inside the study Terger speaks aloud to the air. "Yep I've finally come home Sam. I know you have someone watching us so I figured I'd just acknowledge what you're thinking. I've got to deal with Kirin and Mari's death some time and this lot needs a true headquarters. So here we are. I hope you aren't laughing at this too much."
"It is good to see you again, Kl-, Master Klaus. While I doubt you'll stay long, I am here to see to anything you might need." He pauses. "But you always were the independent sort even before you and I first came here from your father's estate."
Tim nods, and accompanies him on his task; to Tim, anything was better than just waiting.Custodio said:”...want to come along?”
"Then the matter is closed," Rhodes says with a grin.dfryer36 post_id=215020 time=1529051111 user_id=2569 said:"I swear on the souls of my wife and daughter," Terger says gesturing to the painting above the fireplace, "that I had nothing to do with the affair."
"Yes, let's go speak to the others," Rhodes agrees. "But we need to rest and look at things with fresh eyes tomorrow. It's been a long day."dfryer36 post_id=21[B said:SUMMARY (Cont.) [Post 5][/B]
While the family seal on the floor isn't one that Relgar knows off the top of his head, there is an mysticism to its design. Likely a minor arcane family without strong ties to the Wizard Council. The seal's symbology seems to merge aspects of magic and martial together.dfryer36 post_id=212132 time=1524850425 user_id=2569 said:"I'm sure," Terger says. "The only ghosts here are memories." Terger slides the key into the lock and opens the door. Despite the worn look of the outside the inside is clean, elegant, and homely. A seal is inlaid in the marble floor of the foyer but it's unlikely that anyone but Rhodes would recognize it. A pair of staircases spiral up to a balcony of the second floor. Two doors flank either side of the foyer and a well lit hallway runs under the balcony toward the back of the house opposite the door you entered in.
"I will inspect this library of yours," Elkgrar says. "Hopefully it will be able to tell us what we need regarding the magical key we must acquire." The dwarf turns to Relgar. "Let us see what we can discover, eh?"dfryer36 said:"Bedrooms are upstairs. Help yourself to any one of them except the master bedroom. The library is at the end of the hall if you magic types want to get started."
Eririel curtsies and nods once. She dashes off to do Terger's bidding.dfryer36 said:He grabs a small crystal bell from a table by the door and rings it. A few seconds later a youngish looking elven maid comes out of the door on the right. Her placid, professional look is quickly replaced by an expression of shock. "Master Klaus, we had no idea to expect you," she says.
"It is okay Eririel," Terger replies, "I did not know I was coming until earlier this evening. Please see that some cold meats and cheese are put out for my associates and bring me some ale to the study. And have Gerey light some fires in the library, lounge, and study. And please let the rest of the staff know that I am here."
"Master Klaus?" Rhodes ponders. "So you're the previous owner of this manor, are you? Or did you inherit it?"
"That's really none of our business," Custodio notes quickly. "It's a good place to plan out what we need to do in order to get into Waldo's planar enclave. While being an Oakfirst Manor was convenient, we might as well as waved our hands up in the air and said, 'here we are' to anyone paying attention."
"Stormgrove," Rhodes says. "I haven't heard that name in a long time. Even since before I was locked up." He nods to Terger before heading upstairs to pick a bedroom. Custodio watches him go but doesn't follow the convict.dfryer36 said:"Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to Stormgrove Manor," he says. "I'll be in the study if anyone needs me," He says indicating to the door on the left.
Elkgrar leads the way to the library with Relgar trailing just behind the dwarven cleric. While the library's double doors stand closed, it isn't locked. Inside, you find a large room filled with rows of books that look like they haven't been looked at in years. The room is well kept up, however, and there is very little dust on the books or shelves although there are more than just traces on the medium-sized table sitting in the center of the room. A few low shelves have been covered with linen drop-clothes and one shelf in the back stands empty. There is also a glass case that stands empty as well. A cold fireplace sits along the back wall.
Elkgrar carefully pulls the drop clothes off the low shelves, which hold not just books, but also silverware, strange trinkets, and pristine clockwork timepiece. The silverware is stamped with the same seal that was on the floor of the foyer.
"Those books detail the lineage of the Stormgove Family who have lived in this region for over 500 years," a deep, melodic voice says from behind Relgar and Elkgrar. An elderly, tall black man stands at the door way. He is holding an armful of wood for the fire. He steps forward and bows without losing a single piece of wood. "I am Gerey. I will handle any comforts you may require while in Stormgrove Manor." The man heads over to fireplace and quickly gets to work building and lighting a fire. Once he has finished, he waits by the door in case either of the adventurers has a request. (If Relgar doesn't have a request, he leaves them to their work.)
"Let's take a look," Elkgrar wanders off into a short row of books and begins browsing through the titles. "An interesting selection of books. This section seems to be dedicated to the history of the city, its military traditions, and the various guilds of the city."
OOC: willpell, I'll post a roll for you in the OOC thread regarding Relgar's research results in the library.
5021 time=1529051291 user_id=2569]"What do you say we go find the others, some stout ale, and figure out how we're going to stop this bastard wizard," Terger adds.Google Image Result for https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/a5/12/82/la-sablonnerie-lounge.jpg[/URL]
Images play out in Terger's mind. He sees his faimily in front of him as they once were in this very room. The memories of Mari are quite painful. While he sits, Eririel comes and goes twice. She leaves him a worn blanket that was once his favorite to use with Kirin on the low divan that sits near the fireplace. Eventually, Gerey comes in and lights a fire for Terger. The retired bard whistles a simple tune as he works. He doesn't say anything to Terger until just as he is about to leave.dfryer36 post_id=212133 time=1524851449 user_id=2569 said:Once inside the study Terger speaks aloud to the air. "Yep I've finally come home Sam. I know you have someone watching us so I figured I'd just acknowledge what you're thinking. I've got to deal with Kirin and Mari's death some time and this lot needs a true headquarters. So here we are. I hope you aren't laughing at this too much."
"It is good to see you again, Kl-, Master Klaus. While I doubt you'll stay long, I am here to see to anything you might need." He pauses. "But you always were the independent sort even before you and I first came here from your father's estate."
willpell post_id=215071 time=1529101057 user_id=3993 said:Relgar's face colors at Puck's rebuff, and he avoids eye contact even harder than usual, attempting to focus on the research he's doing and hoping the two servants will finish their work and go away.
"Oh, sorry," Custodio replies with a yawn. "We just don't want to sit around and wait."Gerey bows again and heads out of the library. Ten minutes later, Custodio and Big Tim appear at the library's doorway.
"Any luck yet?" the Vanquisher cleric asks.
"We've only just started," Elkgrar notes from his chair without looking up.
It seems like an eternity since Relgar first entered New City and was captured by the guards. Forced to work for The Five and the Wizard Council. Eventually he met all those gathered in Stormgrove Manor. And then there was the fireball trap in that inn and searching the maddening tower of the alienist.willpell said:Relgar considers his options.