Mega-Adventure Prologue--The Council and the Fellowship

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: About how many people of what levels do we have? I think we have at the very least 8 level 1 adventurers right now...)

(OOC: ETA - If you need me for Group 5 by virtue of me being level 2, that'll work as well... Quozen has always wanted to see the ocean!)

(OOC: We have somewhere between 12 and 18 extra (more than enough for expeditions) level 1s and 2s, I think. That's why we have a possibility of maybe running up to three side-adventures for the leftovers with Bront, Solange, and Boddynock. I don't know if we have any Paladin1 characters, but if so, Bront was looking for one for his side-adventure.

For the higher level characters, we have pretty much exactly enough, though I seem to remember we were thin on the level 4 range)

 

[B4cchus]

ooc: RA, do you have a complete list of all participating characters and thier level? This would make it easier for all of us to determine where our characters would fit in.
Maybe even a proposal list could make it easier as well.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Take a look at these two outdated and somewhat inaccurate resources. They're reasonably sound, I guess, but they're missing important additions, and of course, it doesn't include any personal preferences (frex, if Michael wanted to go after the Terran Shard because he worships a goddess of stone, he might try to join group 2, or if some PCs like or dislike others, that can change things too)

[SBLOCK=Outdated Character List]**Rinaldo Human Rogue5/Trader5 (Comes with Hogarth--Wood Elf Cleric 8)
**Vanitri Human Rogue3/Ranger2/HorizonWalker5 (Comes with Elektra--Human Wizard 7)

**Tenebrynn Elf Diviner5/Fighter1/EldritchKnight3
**Ironwolf Human PsyWar9
**Ashnar Human Evoker6/HumanParagon3

**Eternity Elan Egoist8

**Hulgyr, Orc Fighter2/Barbarian2/OrcParagon3
**Almayce Elf Cleric3/Wizard3/MysticTheurge1 (constaint: != Ducane)
**Zack Fighter5/Barbarian2
**Ducane Fighter4/PsyWar2/Warmind1 (constraint: != Almayce)
**Opale Human Wizard7
**Juliana PsyWar5/Warmind2

**Michael Human Cleric5/Ranger1
**Nodis Human Shaper6
**Devlin Human Rogue6

**Nurlan Human Bard4/Fighter1
**Tor Barbarian2/Fighter2/Sorcerer1

**Gur Human Ranger4
**Lucien Half-Elf Ranger4
Talbin, Halfling Rogue4 (in adventure (WotV)--maybe higher by the time we get there)

**Rinya Half-Elf Barbarian2/Ranger1
**Babette Human Sorcerer3
**Richard Human Fighter3
Kol Maenad Barbarian3
**Lokin Human Fighter3
Payne Human Rogue3
**Octavio Human Rogue2/Fighter1

Saithnar Elan Telepath2
**Tumna, Human Telepath2
Rhys Goblin Fighter2 (in adventure (SitFR)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
Eskon Human Paladin2 (in adventure (SitFR)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
Jallembo Human Rogue2 (in adventure (DD)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
Ximix Elf Cleric2 (in adventure (DD)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
**Valan Human Cleric2
**Quozen Elf Monk2
**Fimbus Gnome Illusionist2
**Khairi Human Fighter2

Nob Gnome Bard1
Quintaine Halfling Rogue1
Abdul Elf Wizard1 (in adventure (DD)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
Cesurius Elf Rogue1
Elthik Dwarf Rogue1 (in adventure (DD)--maybe higher by the time we get there)
Landers Half-Elf Cleric1
Dorrin Human Cleric1
**Maladar Half-Elf Ranger1
**Droggle Dwarf Fighter1
**Hasin Dwarf Ranger1
**Baldrian Human Cleric1
**Jace Human Cleric1
**Gaius Human Fighter1
**Ashmodai Maenad Wilder1
**Lily Kobold Wizard1
**Jinx Human Kineticist1
**Peladus Human Wizard1[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Outdated Musings on Group Splitting Possibilities]Possible Splits:

Global Notes: This is nowhere near official in the least, since I don't get to split the groups--you guys will get to make whatever groups you want completely in-character, plus we will get more PCs and change this (for instance, we currently have 0 level 8 PCs, which leaves a gap after Ironwolf, but we might get Eternity). That said, it would behoove you to try to balance parties and levels.

Group 1 (6, due to cohorts)--

**Rinaldo Human Rogue5/Trader5 (Comes with Hogarth--Wood Elf Cleric 8)
**Vanitri Human Rogue3/Ranger2/HorizonWalker5 (Comes with Elektra--Human Wizard 7)
**Tenebrynn Elf Diviner5/Fighter1/EldritchKnight3
**Ashnar Human Evoker6/HumanParagon3

Group 1 notes: Could also take Ironwolf due to his level gap with the next group. Ironwolf is friends with Vanitri in Group 1 but he knows more people in Group 2. Though it is extremely powerful, this group, this group does lack a tank, so that could work for them. Could be rearranged.

Group 2 (6)

**Ironwolf Human PsyWar9
**Hulgyr, Orc Fighter2/Barbarian2/OrcParagon3
**Zack Fighter5/Barbarian2
**Ducane Fighter4/PsyWar2/Warmind1 (constraint: != Almayce)
**Opale Human Wizard7
**Juliana PsyWar5/Warmind2

Group 2 notes: This group can't have Almayce because Almayce and Ducane are the same player. I also figured the Brothers Grimm would not want to be split up. This group has incredible melee strength and good spell/power support but no healing. Could probably benefit from adding Eternity if she comes.

Group 3 (6):

**Almayce Elf Cleric3/Wizard3/MysticTheurge1 (constaint: != Ducane)
**Michael Human Cleric5/Ranger1
**Nodis Human Shaper6
**Devlin Human Rogue6
**Nurlan Human Bard4/Fighter1
**Tor Barbarian2/Fighter2/Sorcerer1

Group 3 notes: This is actually a pretty good mix--it has all the main roles, and extra healing. Almayce being lower will mean he is less likely to die than usual.[/SBLOCK]

 

[ajanders]

Michael brushes the collar of his black coat.
"I'm a fairly decent healer, so I might be a good fit with a team that doesn't have one. Left to myself, I think I might be interested in the Terran shard."

 

[covaithe]

Gaius Corvinus, Fighter 1

"Others have mentioned that our best sources of information may be the cultists themselves," Corvinus says, nodding towards Hasin, "which seems a likely avenue of investigation to me. However, if I understand Headmistress Liore correctly, we do not know the identities or locations of any living cultists, and there are apparently difficulties involved in questioning the dead ones." His tone seems to express an ironic surprise that interrogating the dead is not the easiest thing in the world. "That avenue of investigation may be closed to us at the moment, but we all should keep an eye out for opportunities to question cultists, should we run across them in the course of our travels."

"As for myself, though I have not faced this kind of evil before, I stand ready to do my part in whatever way I am needed."

 

[Dargon]

Nura turns her head and respond to Rinya. "That is an accusation you should keep to you self unless you have a hard proof. He might be arrogant, and blind but that is not the same."

Ooc. To that list you can remove Cesurius Elf Rogue1.
and add
Lord Baldrian Human cleric lvl 1
Nura GreyElf wizard lvl2(when she has the last approval), Nura would prefer to work with anyone from LLtQ, but that is in no way a must

 

[jaker2003]

OOC1: When did EnWorld get Radar!?

" No, we need to send a group small and stealthy enough to slip under their radar."

OOC2: Definitely interested in group 6, Jace is a 1st level cleric.
IC:
Jace voices a concern when there is a lull in conversation, If three of the shards have been moved by allies in the past, are these shards not easier for us to retrieve? And if they were moved, do they not have fresh defenses for their current location? I think perhaps Sage Thiliaerin's advice should be headed in these situations. Do not remove these three shards until we are ready to dispose of all of them. If the defenses are secure, the expeditions can reinforce them, and escape with the shards if need be.

 

[Velmont]

[SBLOCK=Bront]I missed that post. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind, but Rinaldo is well aware there is a lot of thing that he should not speak too much about.[/SBLOCK]

"Hrrm....let us make any final amendments to our proposals, hmm?"

When the time come to Rinaldo, he stands up. "I have no amendments to the proposals, I think the Grand Vizier have well resumed the idea that make the most sense to Orussus."

"Hrrm, hmmm....Very well. Then in that case, those in favour of Delegate Xanthar's plan, cast your vote, yes?"

Rinaldo raise his hand in favor of the proposal.

-=-=-= Next morning =-=-=-

"Good man. What about the Tempest Shard?" there are no immediate volunteers like the last time, "Would Orussus like to sponsor this one?" he waits for Rinaldo's response.

"Orussus will sponsor this expedition. I'll name someone to see over that expedition." tells Rinlado.

"I still say we should be going after the cultists. We know suspiciously too little about them or what are they doing" repeats Nodis.

"We have yet no clue, or too little to put effort in that direction. But I think we will have the chance to gather some information on them on these mission. I doubt they will leave us pick freely the shards. They will probably try to stop some of us. So keep in mind that if you fall in front one of them."

 

[Velmont]

Rinaldo looks at everyone. "Ok, I'll start by asking each of you, you name and a few more qeustions to evaluate your skills." Rinaldo starts to walk around, asking each one present what are there name and quickly asks there past experience. Behind him, Hogarth walks and write a few notes. For the few who see the notes, it seems the elven cleric write down his text with a dwarven alphabet, but teh words seems to make no senses to people who speak dwarven. Maybe a few person can decipher it as Terran.

Once Rinaldo have made the count, he take a looks at his notes:

OOC: I've put everyone who has post once, plus a few that had shown interest and I think they are there (or would be good for group balance). If a name should be added or remove, please, tell it.

[SBLOCK=Updated List]

Rinaldo di Senzio 	(Rogue 5/Trader 5) 					[Velmont]
- Hogarh Vradlik 	(Cleric 8)
Vanitri Duskrider 	(Rogue 2/Ranger 3/Horizon Walker 5) 			[Bront]
- Elektra 		(Wizard 7)
Ashnar 			(Paragon (Human) 3 / Wizard (Evoker) 6) 		[Knight Otu]
Tenebrynn Glimmersitght	(Eldritch Knight 4 / Fighter 1 / Wizard (Diviner) 5) 	[Erekose13]
Ironworlf 		(Psychic Warrior)					[Patlin]

Eternity		(Egoist 8)						[Knigth Otu]

Almayce			(Cleric 3 /Wizard 3/Mystic Theurge 1)			[Xael]
Ducane 			(Fighter 4/PsyWar 2/Warmind 1)				[Xael]
Hulgyr			(Fighter 2/ Barbarian 2/ Orc paragon 3)			[B4cchus]
Opale di Senzio		(Illusionist 7)						[Rinaldo]
Zack Grimm		(Fighter 5 /Barbarian 2)				[Dalamar]

Devlin Magruder		(Rogue 6)						[Dungannon]
Michael Grannion 	(Cleric 5/Ranger 1)					[ajanders]
Nodis Thea		(Shaper 6)						[Someone]

Nurlan 			(Bard 4 /Fighter 1)					[Orsal]
Tor 			(Barbarian 2/Fighter 2/Sorcerer 1)			[Patlin]

Gur Chuck-Chuck		(Ranger 4)						[Creamsteak]
Talbin "Red" Longstrider(Rogue 4)						[B4cchus]
Lucien Rayes		(Ranger 4)						[Dungannon]

Babette 		(Sorcerer 3)						[Heckler]
Jallembo		(Rogue 3)						[Amaury]
Lokin Barnwill		(Figther 3)						[Lot]
Octavio 		(Rogue 2/Figther 1)					[Heckler]
Richard Rawen		(Figther 3)						[Richard Rawen]
Rinya 			(Barbarian 2/Ranger 1)					[Heckler]
Saithnar		(Telepath 3)						[Phoenix8008]
Ximix			(Cleric 3)						[Ximix]

Dorrin			(Cleric 2)						[thegreyman]
Khairi ai Baheder	(Figther 2)						[BigB]
Krindorf		(Rogue 2)						[Voda Vosa]
Nura Emzotel 		(Wizard 2)						[Dargon]
Quozen Ilphukiir	(Monk 2)						[In Vino Veritas]
Tumna Lakeside		(Telepath 2)						[Dalamar]
Valan			(Cleric 2)						[Logic Faith]

Ashmodai		(Wilder 1)						[Azmodean]
Droggle Coldfist	(Figther 1)						[Bison]
Gaius Valerius Corvinus (Figther 1)						[Covaith]
Hashin			(Ranger 1)						[ethandrul]
Jace			(Cleric 1)						[jaker2003]
Jinx			(Psion 1)						[Robichaud]
Lord Baldrian 		(Cleric 1)						[Dargon]
Maladar Dar'Kin		(Ranger 1)						[TheOcho]
Peladus Bralc		(Wizard 1)						[Boddyknock]

[/SBLOCK]

"Ok, here my suggestion.

The Peregrin shard expedition should be formed by Vanitri, Tenebrynn, Ashnar, Elektra, Ironwolf, Hogarth and Rinlado. We are all veteran, we have seen our share of danger and most of us have already worked together in the past.

The Terran shard should be composed by Duncane, Eternity, Hulgyr, Opale and Zack.

The Tempest shard should be led by Almayce, Devlin, Micheal, Nodis, Nurlan and Tor. Nurlan, if you go with that group, I would like you to take the responsability to represent Orussus on that expedition. Is that fine with you?

The Sylvan shard group should be formed by Babette, Gur, Lucien, Richard, Rinya, Saithnar, Tablin and Ximix

The Undine shard group should be formed by Dorrin, Jallembo, Khairi, Krindorf, Lokin, Nura, Tumna and Valan

The Nocturne shard group should be formed by Droggle, Hasin, Jace, Jinx, Octavio, Quozen, Peladus,

That would leave Ashmodai, Gaius, Lord Baldrian and Maladar.

Don't be scared, with what is coming in front of us, there will be lots of thing to do and you won't stay here waiting for the others. I suppose there is some people late and some people might add themselves to the current group. Also, I made these group out of my judgement of what I know of you. You might have split friends. So if you would like to team up with someonelse, tell it now and we will see what we can do."

OOC: Ok, I have tried to split the above list in group of similar level. I also tried to keep as balanced as possible when I had choice, mianly in teh low level. For the four remaining, there si other adventure waiting. And for people not in the list, please, at least post an OOC post that you want Name(Class Lvl)[Player] to join up and we will see if they fit the best. I think at long as teh team are between 4 and 8 character, it should do a nice group, so you can see in that spirit, only the Nocturn shard group is complete.

 

[Knight Otu]

(One character is definitely missing from the list - Lily, Kobold Wizard.
Also, Michael Grannion has expressed a preference to seek the Terran shard.)
Ashnar nods as Nura responds to Rinya
"Sage Thiliaerin may have been unpleasant during the meeting, and overly certain that there is no threat. I understand that his personality draws suspicion. So does he, I'm sure, whether he is guilty or not. This is nothing from which a case against him or for him could be built. We should be wary of treason, of course, but treason can spring from the quiet as well as the loud."