Rhiannon PNP OOC & Discussion

[Tilmamir]

Randall, continuing to talk to Edmund after the last series of questions, says:
"It appears that my friends and I have stumbled onto a deep and malicious plot against the world. I ask another boon of you, if it is in your powers as former chief of staff to pull some strings. We are scried upon by Arcade Delsarrian, and have not the power to prevent it. His 'messanger' told us so as he tried to kill us. Could you find some rings or amulets to prevent scrying upon us? I fear attack constantly."

"Holiness, I am full of questions and am unsettled by the troubles of what I have seen recently. May I continue with some questions you could perhaps help us with?"

If yes...
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"Thank you. If you can, could you protect this conversation from scrying?"

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"There was, Holiness Edmund, a lost eighth ship which traveled from Eire. Seven are recorded in history. These commune questions and answers have both confirmed its existance to me and the fact that it was found."

"Also, the tree destroyed in the Battle of Bastion was a talisman against the undead. A powerful one at that. That information came from a strange source, but I believe it reliable.
Again, here we have confirmed that the eighth ship did, at that time, carry another seedling of the talisman tree, and that such a tree exists yet today. We would like to find it and replant it. Perhaps it will not help today, but if we are successful, the future will have the talisman to protect it."

"I am puzzled by why it was kept a secret.
Obviously there was great power in the tree. What else could have been on the ship? ...
The church would have been the keeper of the secret - no other government knew of the information. I believe that, although the information was lost to the public, the Patriarchs continue to keep the information."

"So, my questions:
Do you know where the eigth ship may have landed?
Any clues like a mysterious church related places on the shore, forgotten shrine, or an out-of-place monument?"
"Since you do not know, who is versed in the obscure and old history of Rhiannon, someone who may be willing to talk to us? Is old Father Relsyn Saffire still around?

"Is there a way to talk to a long dead person? Someone not a saint, but like, someone from Salix's time. Perhaps someone from then can help us?"

"We need to get into the Archive/resources of the Patriarch to look over documents or other resources that may be available. I know you can not help us get in, but perhaps can you give us a lead to who might be able to help us, and perhaps a letter of introduction?"

conversation TBC
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[Gwaihir]

Edmund responds with a kindly smile.

"My, My you are full of questions. I help you because I agree with you, the Church is under deadly assault and you seem very earnest in your desire to right wrongs. You are safe from scrying here, never worry. But if Delsarian is scrying you, you have earned yourself a powerful foe. There are items that can provide this portection as well, But I do't have access to them."

"My dear boy, I must rebuke you. You have a bad habit of ascribing maliciousness to actions or events that you not understand or differ with. My long experience is that a lack of diligence more often brings downfall than does enemy action. And you jump to conclusions. Be patient. A patriarch's day is full of ceremony and administration there is little time to sit among dusty tomes pursuing and hiding millenia old legend and lore. There are, obviously, folks who do sort through old tomes looking for forgotton or overlooked connections."

"If you know of Relsyn Saffire (DM: WHICH YOU DON"T) then you know that he is long dead. But there are other Loremasters who can provide detail about the legends of the lost ship. It isn't secret, the legend of an eighth ship from Eire that didn't make it this far, but instead found berth on an Island in the southern sea, is known to me. It hasn't been accepted as sure truth, nor has there been much interest in pursuing it."

"It is of course, possible to talk with the dead, since the spell relies on the use of the corpse's vocal chords, you will need to find one in relatively good shape, which to an extent limits how far back you can reach with the spell. Grisly business, that, I've seen it done, but never tried it myself. If you want to speak with someone dead longer than this spell allows, then there are more powerful magics available."

"I suggest that if you want more detailed knowledge of a period of history, you speak with the Church of St Macedone. These men know much more about history than I have ever learned. But if there is a secret archive, then it is barred from you, for I have never seen it."

"I am willing to aid you. I know a spell or two..."

 

[Tilmamir]

"Sorry, and true enough that I am still young, even if by human time I am old.
I sense evil is coming, and see threats in almost everyone's actions. Unbecoming of my kind, but as you say, I have at least one powerful enemy already."

"I will come up with another set of questions for the commune spell with my friends tonight."

 

[Tilmamir]

from SJH 7/18/2006

Cal wants to go to the Church/library of Macedone. He will find/hire a loremaster / researcher.


questions/topics

What information is there about an eigth ship from Eire.
Where did it end up.
How to find the island. Name of island? is there a port there?
Are there maps copied from that time. Old names..
Was one of the saints leading that ship? A known person in charge? [Xantas?]




also, Steve wants Cal to go to wizards guild and trade or buy "locate object" spell

 

[Gwaihir]

Reply to Cal

For a donation of 1000 gp, you hire a loremaster at the Church of St Macedone.

Several days later, you get this answer:

"The existence and final location of the eighth black ship are cloaked in legend. Only a few fragmentary documents from the first century indicate its existence at all. However, the evidence suggests that the ship was eventually located and by the time it was, its occupants had set up a thriving society on an Island far to the south of Rhiannon, significantly off course from direct line to Eire.

I could find no names or maps, other than the name of the leader, Mecentius. The small group was happy and prosperous and did not wish to relocate a second time.

Several centuries on, there was an expedition mounted to the Island, but there are no records of it ever returning. It seems to ME that once the sea was safely crossed from Eire, we are not meant to go a voyaging on it. "



Going to the mage hall, you find a wizard, Derval, a stout dwarf, willing to trade you Locate Object for any fourth level spell. (DM NOTE: you do realize that this spell has very short range: 400ft +40ft per level?)

 

[Tilmamir]

Here is a list for the questions we are considering - Work in Progress

1. Is the Undead Army massing East of Arras?
2. Is the Undead Army massing West of Malta?
3. Is the Undead Army massing North of Tarsus?
4. Is the Undead Army massing South of Imralil?
5. Is Keth Anar working for or on behalf of the evil of the undead army?
6. Is Brother Anselm working for or on behalf of the evil of the undead army?

7. Is there any commercial or private contact between Rhiannon and the island of the eighth ship?
8. Is the island of the eighth ship more than 500 miles from Rhiannon?
9. Does the Staff carried by Randall have any other magically usefull properties, other than as a weapon?
10. Do we need information from the Patriarchs sources in order to continue our quest to prevent the undead invasion or stop the undead threat?

11. Has Felnoran visited Alderweg in the last two weeks?
12. Is the magical pillar in the tallest tower of Alderweg a transport device?
13. Is the magical pillar in the tallest tower of Alderweg a time travel device?

14. Are the biers for the Seven Champions at Delsarrian's hold for some or all of the first founders, namely: Rhian, Dismas, Macedone, Quentin, Keoghtom, Cuthbert, or Xantas?
15. Is there a reason, for weapon or information, we would want to visit the Lion and Lamppost dig site area?
16. Is there a reason, for weapon or information, we would want to visit Stonefast in the north?
17. If we allow Elbereth to die, will the phoenix bring her back to life, and possibly become her familiar?
18. Does the phoenix have abilities or information able to be used to fight the undead?

 

[Tilmamir]

Callithius says...
"I am aware of the short range of the spell. However, I can see the need for the spell in the near future. Trailan can cast it as well, so perhaps my need is not so great. Still...
what spell can I interest you in?"

 

[Gwaihir]

Reply to Cal

"Come over here for a pint and lets see what you have."

 

[Tilmamir]

Gori'On - have not heard your opinion on the questions yet...

 

[Tilmamir]

Friday July 21st at Dan H's house
5:30 gathering, 6:00 eat and play

Pizza is on the menu
Dave will bring a couple 2-liters