The Adventures of the Knights of Spellforge Keep- UPDATED 6/6

[Elemental]

It was good to see at least two Knights getting a happy ending. So, is Dartan back with the group now, or is the player coming up with a third character?

 

[Dr Midnight]

Dartan is not back with the group, he is relaxing in the castle while his party cools down.

 

[Richards]

Hey, I'm glad to see that Grumbar's continuing his cooking pursuits...so happy, in fact, that I wrote my latest parody song from his point of view. (Let's just hope that Grumbar has a better singing voice than I do!) In any case, it's sung to the tune of Phil Collins' "Sussudio," and is dedicated to our favorite French-Spanish Story Hour Addict.

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HORACIO

There's this chef that's been on my mind
All the time, Horacio, oh oh
Now he don't like to see my face
'Cause I mess up his clean kitchen space
Horacio, oh oh

He talks funny for what it's worth
His accent is not from Oerth
So when he talks, I feel mirth
I laugh so hard when he just says, "eet ees"
Horacio, just say "eet ees"
Oh Horacio

Now I know that I'm no cook
But if you'd take a look
Horacio, oh oh
Ooh, give me a chance, I sure can learn
So far I've mastered "burn"
Horacio, oh oh

Ah, I've just got to have you teach me how
To find those hidden steaks in a moo-cow
I'd pay attention to what you say
And I'd feel so good if you'd just say "okay"
Horacio just say "okay"
Oh Horacio, oh

I'll be a good chef, be sure of that
I'll even wear that funny little hat
Horacio, I just want to bake
Oh Horacio, let's make dragon cake!
Oh Horacio, don't look that way
Horacio, oh oh oh
Say "eet's okay"

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Johnathan
Self-Appointed, Unofficial Bard to the Knights of Spellforge Keep Campaign

 

[Lela]

Xaltar - Iron Man
Wee Jas - Doc Doom
Me - Swamp Thang
Ziona - Wonder Woman
Dartan - Green Lantern

The only one of those that surprises me is you Doc. But I was never a big Swamp Thang fan anyway and I've never seen one of your characters.

But Doc Doom hits Wee Jas on the head right there. Smack.

Good thing it's subdual.

 

[Lela]

You know, I think there's a conspiricy going on here. Doc and Tsunami are trying to make sure the title of Knight's Official Fanboy stays where it is.

Wee Jas, you're my only hope.


I'm screwed

 

[Celtavian]

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Wee Jas - Doc Doom

This doesn't surprise me at all. Doctor Doom, the greatest Marvel Villain ever to exist. Magneto is really the only villain that comes close to equalling the coolness of Doctor Doom.


What is Heroclix?

 

[Talix]

Back on topic, I'm astounded at the character turn-over in your games - do you people get bored easily, or what?

(Ok, ok, Jamison has been there for a long time, it's just the impression that I get )

Great storytelling as usual, Doc, thanks!

 

[Kesh]

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What is Heroclix?

It's a miniatures game (similar to Mage Knight), but using super hero characters from Marvel & DC comics.

 

[Celtavian]

Re

Thanks for the info Kesh. I looked the game up on the Internet. Looks fairly cool.

 

[Dr Midnight]

Very short update here. Sorry for the brevity, but I have to get to writing Session 52. I'm getting way behind so I'm condensing things somewhat.

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The Knights returned later that night. Kizz yawned and said “We’re not back for long- we’re just picking up some provisions, then it’s off to The Guild of Sleep.”

Dartan asked “What’s that?”

“It’s a den of vice, apparently. Dreams for sale. A place where people can go and buy a dream… they put you to sleep under the influence of some kind of drug, and you can dream of anything you want.”

The fallen paladin looked confused. “Why would you go there? You’re looking for access to this font of souls on another plane of existence, right? Why go to a haven for junkies?”

“Apparently, the Semphelon- that’s the oracle we spoke to- believed we might find something there. There is a force blocking us from learning about the Bastion or traveling there ourselves. Something called the Ban of the Unborn. No deity will break it, so we cannot pray for information, and we cannot find out what to do. The Semphelon thinks perhaps that dreaming may be an unrestricted key to learning what the Ban of the Unborn keeps hidden.”

“Oh. Is that all?”

“No. Oaken is the descendant of Dydd.”

“I was being sarcastic.”

“At any rate, we’re off.”

“Will there be danger?”

Kizz thought for a moment. “At the Guild of Sleep? I don’t know… these people are addicted fanatics. There may be some trouble if they don’t like the questions we ask.”

“May I come along?”

Kizz glanced at Dartan and saw he seemed embarrassed to ask to accompany them. “I don’t see why not. Get ready, we’re leaving in a few minutes.”

“I’ll go get my sword.” He hurried off and put his sword on his belt. He rejoined the others, and Dartan the Godless was back.

The Knights gathered outside and teleported away. Captain Metus resumed guard at the drawbridge.

From the bushes in the treeline, a group of shadowy figures watched. “Enjoy your little trip,” one said. “For soon we will have our vengeance … you will know torment for what you did to me.”

That night, under cover of darkness, the group moved across the field to the castle and executed the first stage of their plan. It almost went off without a hitch, but in their excitement, they tripped and fell down all in a heap, then began snarling and biting at each other.

“Stop tripping me up!”

“YOU tripped! You shut up!”

“Take that back!”

“I’LL BITE YOUR EAR OFF!!!”

The six or so would-be saboteurs rolled about on the grass, hissing and clawing and forgetting their plan for revenge almost entirely.

They were, after all, only kobolds.

NEXT: THE FALLEN GOD