renau1g's Red Hand of Doom
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Voadam
Legend
"I have always wanted to contest with a dragon. Most invigorating. I believe I will do so again soon." The bloody knight finally returned to normal size and the healing spell completed now contributes to the questioning of the hobgoblins.
"I am interested in how the Red Hand has acquired the services of hell hounds. Very interested. I would like to know what other beasts or devils they employ as well."
After he gets a chance to view the map he asks "There are a few more names I wish to know about. Kharn. Ozzyrendium. Turgarum. The Ghost Lord. Saarvith." At the first sign of reticence or attitude Sir Conrad will plunge his mindblade into the offender inflicting excruciating psychic subdual damage.
"I am interested in how the Red Hand has acquired the services of hell hounds. Very interested. I would like to know what other beasts or devils they employ as well."
After he gets a chance to view the map he asks "There are a few more names I wish to know about. Kharn. Ozzyrendium. Turgarum. The Ghost Lord. Saarvith." At the first sign of reticence or attitude Sir Conrad will plunge his mindblade into the offender inflicting excruciating psychic subdual damage.
s@squ@tch
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Virashil
Luckily the elf maiden had departed the scene at the prisoners, so she did not see what was transpiring.
She was conflicted inside of herself -- these hobgoblins were ruthless killers, planning on pillaging, looting, and killing a good portion of the inhabitants of the Vale, so she had no qualms about them no longer walking the land, but she had moral reservations about outright killing them. But, she also didn't truly believe that the best course of action was to turn them over to the authorities.
Somewhere in the middle was a solution, but she hadn't put her thumb on it yet.
The fact that they are some sort of dragon-cult was not helping their cause.
Luckily the elf maiden had departed the scene at the prisoners, so she did not see what was transpiring.
She was conflicted inside of herself -- these hobgoblins were ruthless killers, planning on pillaging, looting, and killing a good portion of the inhabitants of the Vale, so she had no qualms about them no longer walking the land, but she had moral reservations about outright killing them. But, she also didn't truly believe that the best course of action was to turn them over to the authorities.
Somewhere in the middle was a solution, but she hadn't put her thumb on it yet.
The fact that they are some sort of dragon-cult was not helping their cause.
renau1g
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"Uh....*gulp*. Not sure where they came from, just appeared one day, led by Koth and we were told they keep an eye on us. Other beasts? The goblins ride worgs, that's about all I know of that, ain't no devils that I know about?" the left one replies.
"Kharn - he's the wyrmlord leading the troops over at Cinder Hill.Turgarum not sure of that. Ain't heard of a Ghost Lord either or a Saarvith." the right one replies.
Sir Conrad noticed something interesting on the map as he looks it over. There are words written in a strange language
[sblock=Sir Conrad]
Written in Infernal. There are some coded notes that you see.
1) The hobgoblin's are under the command of Tiamet priests
2) Four Commanders (Wyrmlords) lead the hobgoblins, Saarvith, Koth, Ulwa Stormcaller, and Hravek Kharn are the four.
3) The Red Horde contains dozens of hobgoblin, goblin, bugbear, and ogre tribes from the Wyrmsmoke Mountains
4) Several dragons serve "the Hand", the notes only mention the green "Ozzyrendium"
5) Drellin's Ferry is the first target for the Horde, Koth intended to lead the assault.
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Voadam
Legend
I'm a thwarter.
Sir Conrad returns to studying the map intently. His eyes flash red briefly and a smile crosses his dark features. He calls the others over. "A most valuable find milady. There is a bit more to this than meets the eye directly. This is a horde directed by the cult of Tiamat. My order hunts down the evils of the world and the spawn of Hell are my particular area of expertise. Tiamat is not just a queen of dragons but was also ruler of the entryway of Avernus. Some believe this is mere myth, others that she was so only in the past due to a pact with the lord of all devils which is now completed, others that she was and is a Lord of the Nine herself, one of the archdevils. She is intelligent, powerful, ambitious, and devious. A dangerous foe to be respected and opposed." He pauses.
"The horde here is under the overall rule of the cult, the hobgoblins and soldiers may not know it but they work for an unspecified motive of the cult's. The horde is led by four wyrmlords. Koth, Stormcaller, Saarrvith, and Kharn. It is not just hobgoblins but dozens of tribes of goblins, bugbears, and ogres as well. They are gathering from across the Wyrmsmoke mountains. We know they have hell hounds but she is also known for the abishai, devils mixed with the power of dragons. I would not be surprised to see such creatures here at some point.
The green dragon I fought today is named Ozyrrendion. He was to fly across the river and terrorize the population of Drellin's Ferry, holding it while the Horde crossed the river, Koth was going to lead the assault. He is but one of several dragons who serve "The Hand".
Their drive looks straightforward, moving from west to east. It will drive straight through the Ferry and on into the heart of the countryside. But note that wyrmlord Saarvith is not with Kharn and the massing horde, he is up north where they suspect lizard folk to be." Sir Conrad's gauntlet hand gestures to the swamps on the top middle of the map.
"War is coming, but that is but a lie in the form of a big glaring, distracting truth. Everybody will be focusing on the threat of slavery, death, and conquest of the land. What I want to know is why the cult wants to drive through here. The cult does not care about giving tillable land to goblinoid tribes. I want to know their true purpose. And thwart it."
Sir Conrad returns to studying the map intently. His eyes flash red briefly and a smile crosses his dark features. He calls the others over. "A most valuable find milady. There is a bit more to this than meets the eye directly. This is a horde directed by the cult of Tiamat. My order hunts down the evils of the world and the spawn of Hell are my particular area of expertise. Tiamat is not just a queen of dragons but was also ruler of the entryway of Avernus. Some believe this is mere myth, others that she was so only in the past due to a pact with the lord of all devils which is now completed, others that she was and is a Lord of the Nine herself, one of the archdevils. She is intelligent, powerful, ambitious, and devious. A dangerous foe to be respected and opposed." He pauses.
"The horde here is under the overall rule of the cult, the hobgoblins and soldiers may not know it but they work for an unspecified motive of the cult's. The horde is led by four wyrmlords. Koth, Stormcaller, Saarrvith, and Kharn. It is not just hobgoblins but dozens of tribes of goblins, bugbears, and ogres as well. They are gathering from across the Wyrmsmoke mountains. We know they have hell hounds but she is also known for the abishai, devils mixed with the power of dragons. I would not be surprised to see such creatures here at some point.
The green dragon I fought today is named Ozyrrendion. He was to fly across the river and terrorize the population of Drellin's Ferry, holding it while the Horde crossed the river, Koth was going to lead the assault. He is but one of several dragons who serve "The Hand".
Their drive looks straightforward, moving from west to east. It will drive straight through the Ferry and on into the heart of the countryside. But note that wyrmlord Saarvith is not with Kharn and the massing horde, he is up north where they suspect lizard folk to be." Sir Conrad's gauntlet hand gestures to the swamps on the top middle of the map.
"War is coming, but that is but a lie in the form of a big glaring, distracting truth. Everybody will be focusing on the threat of slavery, death, and conquest of the land. What I want to know is why the cult wants to drive through here. The cult does not care about giving tillable land to goblinoid tribes. I want to know their true purpose. And thwart it."
s@squ@tch
First Post
Virashil
"Blast!" exclaims Virashil as Sir Conrad describes Tiamat's involvement.
"I knew she had to be involved -- after I found this on the hobgoblin priest in the Witchwood ambush."
She pulls out the Tiamat holy symbol from her pack that she obtained from the priest's corpse.
Her brow furrows and sets.
"These dragons will be sent back to hell, along with all of their stupid devotees!"
"Blast!" exclaims Virashil as Sir Conrad describes Tiamat's involvement.
"I knew she had to be involved -- after I found this on the hobgoblin priest in the Witchwood ambush."
She pulls out the Tiamat holy symbol from her pack that she obtained from the priest's corpse.
Her brow furrows and sets.
"These dragons will be sent back to hell, along with all of their stupid devotees!"
EvolutionKB
First Post
"An interesting find..." Hurrow remarks when the knight reveals the secrets of the map. Hurrow inspects the wounds of the group as well as their own. After expending some power of his wand, the shifter settles down to the earth, legs crossed. Hands on his knees the shifter begins a meditation to nature, preparing himself for it's energy.
[sblock=ooc]Let me know your guys hp, so I can heal you some. A rest to recover spells is needed as noted.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]Let me know your guys hp, so I can heal you some. A rest to recover spells is needed as noted.[/sblock]
Walking Dad
First Post
Scavenger, Hp: 57/57, AC: 20/13/19
"Do they employ undead? And is this 'Ghost King' a rival or ally of them?" Scavenger asks aloud, avoiding the druids wand.
[sblock=ooc]
Stats:
Conditions:
- False Life 1 THP, 6h
- Undetectable Alignment 24h
AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 19
HP: 57/57 (6 HD) Dmg Red: 2/bludgeoning and magic
Fort:+2 Refl:+4 Will:+5, warforged and undead immunities
Spells Per Day (Save DC 13 + spell level):
1st - 3/6
2nd - 1/6
3rd - 2/4[/sblock]
"Do they employ undead? And is this 'Ghost King' a rival or ally of them?" Scavenger asks aloud, avoiding the druids wand.
[sblock=ooc]
Stats:
Conditions:
- False Life 1 THP, 6h
- Undetectable Alignment 24h
AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 19
HP: 57/57 (6 HD) Dmg Red: 2/bludgeoning and magic
Fort:+2 Refl:+4 Will:+5, warforged and undead immunities
Spells Per Day (Save DC 13 + spell level):
1st - 3/6
2nd - 1/6
3rd - 2/4[/sblock]
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