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<blockquote data-quote="James McMurray" data-source="post: 308549" data-attributes="member: 743"><p>Amastacia and Gundarag arrive with the troops, while the party begins to gather their dead and search the corpses of the fallen. They manage to find enough money to purchase quite a few resurrection gems (one especially large on for Galrond). Taking those back to town, the group spends the next day communing to gauge Fokurt’s trustability, and also determining if some of the dead should be raised. They find a few candidates to raise, one of which is Gregory. He tells them his story and thanks them.</p><p></p><p>Myst decides to stay with Amastacia, and the group heads out the next day. Their return trip to Moil deposits them via Galrond’s gate at the entrance to the Tower of Morning. Warning Fokurt not to look at the mural above the archway (as it puts people to sleep), they head in.</p><p></p><p>Fokurt scouts the place out, and stumbles across another Moilian Zombie. He follows the advice of the group and leads it back to the party, who quickly destroy it.</p><p></p><p>His travels go deeper into the tower, and he comes upon a room whose entire outer wall is covered in panels depicting the times of day. After some discussion, the group decides to identify the panels, which Galrond has detected as magical. They are designed to gather the light of the Sun and Channel it to another place within the tower.</p><p></p><p>Traveling to the pedestal that the Wand of Days was on, they identify it and learn that it gathers the light of the Sun from somewhere else in the tower and places it into the Wand of Days. Eureka!</p><p></p><p>They place the Wand on the pedestal and go back to experiment with the panels. Fokurt (the self-proclaimed fodder) moves up to touch the noon day sun panel, figuring it may be the best one. The panel lights up and those in the wand’s chamber see the pedestal light up as well. Ten minutes later it goes dim, leaving the wand mildly glowing. The group identifies it and learns that it now has ten charges. The confidence level of the party has obviously risen now that they have something they believe capable of destroying Acererak’s Phylactery.</p><p></p><p>Speaking amongst themselves, they decide to return to Al’raktal’s tower. Knowing they need to retrieve the key from him, they prepare for battle. The group describes the tower’s invisible floors of force to those who have not seen it, and moves out.</p><p></p><p>As they reach the entrance, Al’raktal’s voice calls out, “Welcome back Kargur Melasur, Oskar. Where is your friend Lo’ser and who are these?”</p><p></p><p>William replies that Lo’ser is gone with their belongings and the dragon expresses condolences. Fokurt introduces himself, “I am Fokurt Deathdodger Stonegut.”</p><p></p><p>“It is a pleasure to meet you Fokurt Deathdodger Stonegut.”</p><p></p><p>The party begins to whisper amongst themselves about how best to reach the pedestal and its key, when Fokurt asks them quietly, “Has anyone simply asked if we could have the key?”</p><p></p><p>Al’raktal chuckles and calls out, “No one has asked me that.”</p><p></p><p>Fokurt looks down into the tower. “Is that possible.”</p><p></p><p>“Giving the key is one of the possible options, yes. However, one must also take the mask with them as well.”</p><p></p><p>“What mask?”</p><p></p><p>Another voice calls out from below, high pitched and laced with sarcasm and mischief. “Me.”</p><p></p><p>Al’raktal says, “Silence fool,” in a curt tone, and the mask goes quiet. “Why don’t you come down and we’ll discuss this further?</p><p></p><p>The group decides to head down, and as they navigate through the invisible floors of the tower, they see a portion of the stone floor slide aside, revealing a dimly lit chamber below.</p><p></p><p>Inside the chamber the group sees a massive, partially translucent dragon reclining in a shimmering pool. All around lie the creature’s trove, and the pool it lays in flickers to life. Scenes of battle ripple across its surface.</p><p></p><p>The majority of the party begins to speak with the dragon, and they learn that one of the options available to them is to have someone wear the mask away. He who wears the mask may carry the key with him.</p><p></p><p>The mask itself is very enthusiastic about this idea. Closer inspection shows the mask to be carved in the likeness of the Sign of the devourer, its jet black mouth dark and empty.</p><p></p><p>Oskar has been studying the pool itself, and when he sees a scene of the party battling the Demi-lich in the Tomb, he asks what it is.</p><p></p><p>Al’raktal replies, “This is a Shi’ar pool. It is the locked away power of the ages, placed here by the gods to limit man. It is also part of my payment.”</p><p></p><p>Through further discussion the group learns that this pool, the Pool of Glory, grants great power to those who bathe in it. Even further discussion leads them to decide that Fokurt (self-proclaimed fodder) will wear the mask and take the key. Before he takes it, he speaks more with the Dragon, offering his services in the future, and telling him that he may be found on the Prime, near Greyhawk.</p><p></p><p>Al’raktal says he will keep that in mind, and when asked if the group can hire him asks if they know the location of any more Shi’ar pools. When they tell him no, he says to let him know if they find any, for that is the only payment he will work for.</p><p></p><p>“Did it say anywhere in the deal that the mask must be worn on the face?” Fokurt asks.</p><p></p><p>Galrond interjects, “I see your years in the book taught you something.”</p><p></p><p>Al’raktal answers, “Now that you mention it, no. Acererak just said it had to be worn.”</p><p></p><p>Fokurt cuts a strip of rope and ties the mask to his leg. As it chortles with glee, it burrows through his armor and slowly wriggles its way to his face. Acting quickly, Fokurt moves to grab the key and hand it to Billy. The mask then reaches his face.</p><p></p><p>“Thanks! This is great. That bastard wouldn’t wear me, or let me eat, or even let me talk much.”</p><p></p><p>The group begins to talk with the mask, and learns that it was forged by Acererak, but that it does not care for the demi-lich. As Al’raktal begins to gather his hoard into a portable hole, Oskar prepares to go for a swim. His removal of his armor is met with the mask’s enthusiasm. “All right! I love it when my food gets itself out of its can for me.”</p><p></p><p>Oskar keeps his distance, even more so after a 6 foot tongue of jet black nothingness lashes out from the mask towards him. He then heads to the pool where he tries to swim. The top of the pool is like slowly flowing glass though, and he is unable to enter the water.</p><p></p><p>Everyone in the party tries to enter, and it repels them all. As Fokurt is standing on the surface, the masks sighs impatiently and he begins to float off the ground. He turns slowly over and the mask dips itself into the waters of the pool, where it starts to glow and tingle on Fokurt’s face. It opens its mouth wide and drinks deep, taking away nearly a quarter of the pool. “Man! That was good!”</p><p></p><p>Fokurt floats back to the group and finds himself once again in control of his body.</p><p></p><p>The party talks amongst themselves, and when an Anti-magic field fails to stop the mask or remove it, Billy thinks about using another Disjunction. He foregoes the idea for now though, and the group heads back into the city.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James McMurray, post: 308549, member: 743"] Amastacia and Gundarag arrive with the troops, while the party begins to gather their dead and search the corpses of the fallen. They manage to find enough money to purchase quite a few resurrection gems (one especially large on for Galrond). Taking those back to town, the group spends the next day communing to gauge Fokurt’s trustability, and also determining if some of the dead should be raised. They find a few candidates to raise, one of which is Gregory. He tells them his story and thanks them. Myst decides to stay with Amastacia, and the group heads out the next day. Their return trip to Moil deposits them via Galrond’s gate at the entrance to the Tower of Morning. Warning Fokurt not to look at the mural above the archway (as it puts people to sleep), they head in. Fokurt scouts the place out, and stumbles across another Moilian Zombie. He follows the advice of the group and leads it back to the party, who quickly destroy it. His travels go deeper into the tower, and he comes upon a room whose entire outer wall is covered in panels depicting the times of day. After some discussion, the group decides to identify the panels, which Galrond has detected as magical. They are designed to gather the light of the Sun and Channel it to another place within the tower. Traveling to the pedestal that the Wand of Days was on, they identify it and learn that it gathers the light of the Sun from somewhere else in the tower and places it into the Wand of Days. Eureka! They place the Wand on the pedestal and go back to experiment with the panels. Fokurt (the self-proclaimed fodder) moves up to touch the noon day sun panel, figuring it may be the best one. The panel lights up and those in the wand’s chamber see the pedestal light up as well. Ten minutes later it goes dim, leaving the wand mildly glowing. The group identifies it and learns that it now has ten charges. The confidence level of the party has obviously risen now that they have something they believe capable of destroying Acererak’s Phylactery. Speaking amongst themselves, they decide to return to Al’raktal’s tower. Knowing they need to retrieve the key from him, they prepare for battle. The group describes the tower’s invisible floors of force to those who have not seen it, and moves out. As they reach the entrance, Al’raktal’s voice calls out, “Welcome back Kargur Melasur, Oskar. Where is your friend Lo’ser and who are these?” William replies that Lo’ser is gone with their belongings and the dragon expresses condolences. Fokurt introduces himself, “I am Fokurt Deathdodger Stonegut.” “It is a pleasure to meet you Fokurt Deathdodger Stonegut.” The party begins to whisper amongst themselves about how best to reach the pedestal and its key, when Fokurt asks them quietly, “Has anyone simply asked if we could have the key?” Al’raktal chuckles and calls out, “No one has asked me that.” Fokurt looks down into the tower. “Is that possible.” “Giving the key is one of the possible options, yes. However, one must also take the mask with them as well.” “What mask?” Another voice calls out from below, high pitched and laced with sarcasm and mischief. “Me.” Al’raktal says, “Silence fool,” in a curt tone, and the mask goes quiet. “Why don’t you come down and we’ll discuss this further? The group decides to head down, and as they navigate through the invisible floors of the tower, they see a portion of the stone floor slide aside, revealing a dimly lit chamber below. Inside the chamber the group sees a massive, partially translucent dragon reclining in a shimmering pool. All around lie the creature’s trove, and the pool it lays in flickers to life. Scenes of battle ripple across its surface. The majority of the party begins to speak with the dragon, and they learn that one of the options available to them is to have someone wear the mask away. He who wears the mask may carry the key with him. The mask itself is very enthusiastic about this idea. Closer inspection shows the mask to be carved in the likeness of the Sign of the devourer, its jet black mouth dark and empty. Oskar has been studying the pool itself, and when he sees a scene of the party battling the Demi-lich in the Tomb, he asks what it is. Al’raktal replies, “This is a Shi’ar pool. It is the locked away power of the ages, placed here by the gods to limit man. It is also part of my payment.” Through further discussion the group learns that this pool, the Pool of Glory, grants great power to those who bathe in it. Even further discussion leads them to decide that Fokurt (self-proclaimed fodder) will wear the mask and take the key. Before he takes it, he speaks more with the Dragon, offering his services in the future, and telling him that he may be found on the Prime, near Greyhawk. Al’raktal says he will keep that in mind, and when asked if the group can hire him asks if they know the location of any more Shi’ar pools. When they tell him no, he says to let him know if they find any, for that is the only payment he will work for. “Did it say anywhere in the deal that the mask must be worn on the face?” Fokurt asks. Galrond interjects, “I see your years in the book taught you something.” Al’raktal answers, “Now that you mention it, no. Acererak just said it had to be worn.” Fokurt cuts a strip of rope and ties the mask to his leg. As it chortles with glee, it burrows through his armor and slowly wriggles its way to his face. Acting quickly, Fokurt moves to grab the key and hand it to Billy. The mask then reaches his face. “Thanks! This is great. That bastard wouldn’t wear me, or let me eat, or even let me talk much.” The group begins to talk with the mask, and learns that it was forged by Acererak, but that it does not care for the demi-lich. As Al’raktal begins to gather his hoard into a portable hole, Oskar prepares to go for a swim. His removal of his armor is met with the mask’s enthusiasm. “All right! I love it when my food gets itself out of its can for me.” Oskar keeps his distance, even more so after a 6 foot tongue of jet black nothingness lashes out from the mask towards him. He then heads to the pool where he tries to swim. The top of the pool is like slowly flowing glass though, and he is unable to enter the water. Everyone in the party tries to enter, and it repels them all. As Fokurt is standing on the surface, the masks sighs impatiently and he begins to float off the ground. He turns slowly over and the mask dips itself into the waters of the pool, where it starts to glow and tingle on Fokurt’s face. It opens its mouth wide and drinks deep, taking away nearly a quarter of the pool. “Man! That was good!” Fokurt floats back to the group and finds himself once again in control of his body. The party talks amongst themselves, and when an Anti-magic field fails to stop the mask or remove it, Billy thinks about using another Disjunction. He foregoes the idea for now though, and the group heads back into the city. [/QUOTE]
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