The Creation Schema:THE FINAL BATTLE FOR POSSESSION OF THE SCHEMA
megamania
Hero
Yup. In the mean time, Wall is stepping up to keep up the madness. At least now maybe I can fill in the level gap between characters. He just reached 16th while Pebbles and Talon just reached 14. Everyone else is 13th level still.
But considering they have now added Chamber / Dragons to the "Most Hated by..." list EXP will be pouring in.![:]](http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png "Devious :]")
But considering they have now added Chamber / Dragons to the "Most Hated by..." list EXP will be pouring in.
megamania
Hero
THE CREATION SCHEMA
SEGMENT 311
12/23/06
“Crimson Hand: Assassin”
The group returns to their abrasive methods and hit each tavern they encounter. They learn of House Cannith’s location. They did not know Many of the Dragon houses had outposts here in Storm Reach. They march directly there.
Unknown to them they have picked up a tail. Someone has been watching their activities with the Silver Dragon and now continues to watch them as they reach the Cannith outpost.
House Cannith has taken over an entire giant’s stone structure for their own use. There is only one entrance. Magically, the door has been reduced to a mere ten feet high. A sliding viewing hole is on the door. Looking up, the PCs see some cranes high above and signs of construction and work. Cannith is still busy converting this ancient structure over to their current uses and sizing needs.
They knock on the door loudly using the hilt of their weapons. A moment goes by before any noise can be heard within.
The door window cover slides open and a man inside calls out. “You have reached the House Cannith Facility of Stormreach. We are not accepting work currently but leave…”
“We want to talk to your boss.” Interrupts Talon.
Silence.
“We are looking for the Creation Schema.” Says Wall winking to the group.
“I am sorry. If you are looking for a specific item you would do better speaking to the ½ orcs of House…”
“Aw comon already! Open up!” Bellows Talon.
“Everyone from you folks to the Emerald Claw are here looking for it. We want answers! NOW!”
“I have never…”
FFFFFOOOOOOMMM!
A massive fireball strikes the group and the side of the Cannith building. Its flames reach out to strike everyone. The doorman screams in pain as some of the magical fire seeps into the building through the door’s window.
Still on fire, many of the group begin to spread out to avoid being caught in another fireball. Pebbles’ biggest fear is what they are facing. She knows that was no fireball. It was enhanced or another type of magical fire attack. A very powerful one at that.
A second strike is made and Wall and Talon are set aflame and screaming. No sound comes from inside the doorway. Xen has escaped the area of the blast and begins to look for a target. As he looks he spots a straight line where the leaves and twigs are in motion. Suspecting the truth, he fires an arrow at it. Fierce winds redirect the arrow into the coming dawn.
Duracel, the new mage that seems joined them, moves to the far side. He can not survive another attack (1 hp remains).
Looking to spread out further, a sudden rise of magical blades appears keeping the group enclosed. Pelor is very busy healing the wounds of everyone, including himself. Xen can not find the source of the magical attacks. Either it is well-hidden or using magics to stay out of sight. He secretly hopes it is not another dragon.
Then they hear sounds of large and heavy creatures coming from either end of the street. Five Warforged Titans appear along with many house guards and mages. Who ever attacked them has gotten away. The Group looks bad and now is going to need to be careful with House Cannith. It almost appears they attacked the building.
“What is the meaning of this outrage?!?” calls out a human wielding a glowing staff. Most of the group looks at each other as they continue to pat out small flames and cinders on their persons and equipment.
“We came for answers- that was not us attacking!” calls out Wall with a lot of annoyance in his voice.
Pelor steps up and begins to speak to the mage. Pelor’s incredible ability to calm others in a non-magical means works well for them here. They receive no help or answers, but they do get to leave with warnings of never returning.
Unknown to the group, House Cannith is well aware of who they are and what they can do. And they are the bait.
SEGMENT 311
12/23/06
“Crimson Hand: Assassin”
The group returns to their abrasive methods and hit each tavern they encounter. They learn of House Cannith’s location. They did not know Many of the Dragon houses had outposts here in Storm Reach. They march directly there.
Unknown to them they have picked up a tail. Someone has been watching their activities with the Silver Dragon and now continues to watch them as they reach the Cannith outpost.
House Cannith has taken over an entire giant’s stone structure for their own use. There is only one entrance. Magically, the door has been reduced to a mere ten feet high. A sliding viewing hole is on the door. Looking up, the PCs see some cranes high above and signs of construction and work. Cannith is still busy converting this ancient structure over to their current uses and sizing needs.
They knock on the door loudly using the hilt of their weapons. A moment goes by before any noise can be heard within.
The door window cover slides open and a man inside calls out. “You have reached the House Cannith Facility of Stormreach. We are not accepting work currently but leave…”
“We want to talk to your boss.” Interrupts Talon.
Silence.
“We are looking for the Creation Schema.” Says Wall winking to the group.
“I am sorry. If you are looking for a specific item you would do better speaking to the ½ orcs of House…”
“Aw comon already! Open up!” Bellows Talon.
“Everyone from you folks to the Emerald Claw are here looking for it. We want answers! NOW!”
“I have never…”
FFFFFOOOOOOMMM!
A massive fireball strikes the group and the side of the Cannith building. Its flames reach out to strike everyone. The doorman screams in pain as some of the magical fire seeps into the building through the door’s window.
Still on fire, many of the group begin to spread out to avoid being caught in another fireball. Pebbles’ biggest fear is what they are facing. She knows that was no fireball. It was enhanced or another type of magical fire attack. A very powerful one at that.
A second strike is made and Wall and Talon are set aflame and screaming. No sound comes from inside the doorway. Xen has escaped the area of the blast and begins to look for a target. As he looks he spots a straight line where the leaves and twigs are in motion. Suspecting the truth, he fires an arrow at it. Fierce winds redirect the arrow into the coming dawn.
Duracel, the new mage that seems joined them, moves to the far side. He can not survive another attack (1 hp remains).
Looking to spread out further, a sudden rise of magical blades appears keeping the group enclosed. Pelor is very busy healing the wounds of everyone, including himself. Xen can not find the source of the magical attacks. Either it is well-hidden or using magics to stay out of sight. He secretly hopes it is not another dragon.
Then they hear sounds of large and heavy creatures coming from either end of the street. Five Warforged Titans appear along with many house guards and mages. Who ever attacked them has gotten away. The Group looks bad and now is going to need to be careful with House Cannith. It almost appears they attacked the building.
“What is the meaning of this outrage?!?” calls out a human wielding a glowing staff. Most of the group looks at each other as they continue to pat out small flames and cinders on their persons and equipment.
“We came for answers- that was not us attacking!” calls out Wall with a lot of annoyance in his voice.
Pelor steps up and begins to speak to the mage. Pelor’s incredible ability to calm others in a non-magical means works well for them here. They receive no help or answers, but they do get to leave with warnings of never returning.
Unknown to the group, House Cannith is well aware of who they are and what they can do. And they are the bait.
megamania
Hero
THE CREATION SCHEMA
SEGMENT 312
12/23/06
“Blue Dragon Strikes”
Not far away from the Cannith building a Huge Blue Dragon waits for them. It has heard of the carnage these fools are causing within its beloved city. They are to be destroyed.
Everyone flees the streets as it simply waits for the group. Finally they arrive and immediately go on the attack. Pelor has given up trying to control the group.
As the group moves in lightning flares out striking several members of the group. They spread out hoping to avoid it from happening again. The creature merely shifts and lines up a new row of evil adventuring violent invading bastards.
Wall and Pebbles enlarge and flank the creature with Talon charging up the center. Xen fires arrows at it from the distance and Duracel tries what he can to attack with spells. Pelor merely holds back. These new allies are proving to be a bad influence on Wall.
The dragon falls but the group is heavily damaged and nearly without spells. It is time to take cover and hide.
SEGMENT 312
12/23/06
“Blue Dragon Strikes”
Not far away from the Cannith building a Huge Blue Dragon waits for them. It has heard of the carnage these fools are causing within its beloved city. They are to be destroyed.
Everyone flees the streets as it simply waits for the group. Finally they arrive and immediately go on the attack. Pelor has given up trying to control the group.
As the group moves in lightning flares out striking several members of the group. They spread out hoping to avoid it from happening again. The creature merely shifts and lines up a new row of evil adventuring violent invading bastards.
Wall and Pebbles enlarge and flank the creature with Talon charging up the center. Xen fires arrows at it from the distance and Duracel tries what he can to attack with spells. Pelor merely holds back. These new allies are proving to be a bad influence on Wall.
The dragon falls but the group is heavily damaged and nearly without spells. It is time to take cover and hide.
megamania
Hero
THE CREATION SCHEMA
SEGMENT 313
12/23/06
“A New Subject is Found”
CAT-23 and NBA-78 continued their patrol. They patrolled the entire Prison Section daily. Though they looked like warforged they were not the warforged of Eberron. The armor was not as bulky and yet was just as strong. More care was taken with the carvings and etchings on the armor. Each was like a finger print- unique and usable to identify one construct from another.
As they walked down the rows of cells they saw little new. Most were empty except for bones. Any metal and usable items were already taken and recycled to create new warforged.
As they turned around a corner, they spot a flash of light. Someone has been imprisoned and they were not told!
The two of them rush to the cell. The door remains hot from the electrical surge. The magical trap has been tripped. They peer in and see a steaming body of a halfling. In his burnt hand is a rapier made of adamantine.
“Recycle” the two guards say in unison.
SEGMENT 313
12/23/06
“A New Subject is Found”
CAT-23 and NBA-78 continued their patrol. They patrolled the entire Prison Section daily. Though they looked like warforged they were not the warforged of Eberron. The armor was not as bulky and yet was just as strong. More care was taken with the carvings and etchings on the armor. Each was like a finger print- unique and usable to identify one construct from another.
As they walked down the rows of cells they saw little new. Most were empty except for bones. Any metal and usable items were already taken and recycled to create new warforged.
As they turned around a corner, they spot a flash of light. Someone has been imprisoned and they were not told!
The two of them rush to the cell. The door remains hot from the electrical surge. The magical trap has been tripped. They peer in and see a steaming body of a halfling. In his burnt hand is a rapier made of adamantine.
“Recycle” the two guards say in unison.
megamania
Hero
THE CREATION SCHEMA
SEGMENT 314
01/07/07
“Mysterious Fog and Warforged”
The group attempts to take cover in the hidden sections of the ruined city and encounter thick fog. Thinking nothing of the fog in an equatorial environment, they continue on within the mist. They stop and rest within it hiding in a ruined building. The fog has still not lifted but they continue on anyway.
Finally the fog lifts and they find they are not where they thought they were before. Looking around, these are older giant ruins and deeper in the jungle forest. The stone work is made from a darker stone. Pebbles and wall figure igneous rock vs the sedimentary stone much of the ruins were built with in Stormreach.
“Are we still in Stormreach?” asks Wall to Pebbles.
“I want to say yes but….I’m not sure.”
“There is light over there. Maybe there is a camp there. We can get directions.” Offers Talon.
“Seems kinda dark still doesn’t it?” comments Xen as he looks at the lingering fog that hides much of the skyline.
As they get closer to the light they discover it is a fire built within several large stone walls. The walls are ruins of Giant built constructions from thousands of years ago. They also see a lone armored figure standing on top of these ruin walls watching them.
They march directly to the figure and suddenly find themselves being attacked by warforged. These warforged have a unique look to them. Their armor has a better fit and design than any warforged they have seen before. They are all also very effective warriors as they find out quickly enough.
The ten warforged are defeated and the group begins to search the area. Nearby they find an active portal. Looking around, this portal has had a great deal of use recently.
Before they can investigate any further a wall of blades separates the group and fire erupts striking the mage and clerics of the group. They are under attack!
SEGMENT 314
01/07/07
“Mysterious Fog and Warforged”
The group attempts to take cover in the hidden sections of the ruined city and encounter thick fog. Thinking nothing of the fog in an equatorial environment, they continue on within the mist. They stop and rest within it hiding in a ruined building. The fog has still not lifted but they continue on anyway.
Finally the fog lifts and they find they are not where they thought they were before. Looking around, these are older giant ruins and deeper in the jungle forest. The stone work is made from a darker stone. Pebbles and wall figure igneous rock vs the sedimentary stone much of the ruins were built with in Stormreach.
“Are we still in Stormreach?” asks Wall to Pebbles.
“I want to say yes but….I’m not sure.”
“There is light over there. Maybe there is a camp there. We can get directions.” Offers Talon.
“Seems kinda dark still doesn’t it?” comments Xen as he looks at the lingering fog that hides much of the skyline.
As they get closer to the light they discover it is a fire built within several large stone walls. The walls are ruins of Giant built constructions from thousands of years ago. They also see a lone armored figure standing on top of these ruin walls watching them.
They march directly to the figure and suddenly find themselves being attacked by warforged. These warforged have a unique look to them. Their armor has a better fit and design than any warforged they have seen before. They are all also very effective warriors as they find out quickly enough.
The ten warforged are defeated and the group begins to search the area. Nearby they find an active portal. Looking around, this portal has had a great deal of use recently.
Before they can investigate any further a wall of blades separates the group and fire erupts striking the mage and clerics of the group. They are under attack!
megamania
Hero
THE CREATION SCHEMA
SEGMENT 315
01/07/07
“Crimson Hand: Assassin and more Warforged Come”
Growing tired of testing the group, the assassin known only as The Crimson Hand strikes. He was hoping to find Cedious as that was the primary target asked for termination by Garrow. He has learned that the Cleric- Pelor is holding the team together so he begins to target that spell caster.
Everyone tries to shield him quickly.
Two fire storms later, Pelor castes invisibility purge and the assassin is revealed. Everyone unleashes in that direction and the fighters charge him. As he goes to fly away, Pebbles takes flight and traps him. She enlarges and drags him back to the ground where Wall and Talon are waiting. It ends quickly.
Unknown to them however, the firestorm attacks have attracted more warforged that were scouting the area.
The group checks out the softly glowing portal. The portal is 20x20. Wall decides to check it. He walks into and reappears on the other side. The landscape is crazy and insane to him. It is magma and hard broken up rock with miles of interlocking and over lapping stone bridges and walkways. This goes for miles in any direction. He is quick to report his discovery. “So now what?” he asks Pebbles.
Even as the group is setting up their camp to rest and figure out what to do the warforged sneak up. There are about ½ dozen warforged panthers and a pack leader along with two Large warforged that look more like golems than ‘forged. The panthers attack the camp even as the group spots the larger warforged.
Xen fires his bow (2 crits!) and downs the pack leader quickly. The panthers take more time to defeat. However, the large warforged are built for warfare and seem to be untouchable. “Any ideas?” calls out Talon.
DM NOTE This is a rare occasion of stopping play due to work in the middle of a combat.
SEGMENT 315
01/07/07
“Crimson Hand: Assassin and more Warforged Come”
Growing tired of testing the group, the assassin known only as The Crimson Hand strikes. He was hoping to find Cedious as that was the primary target asked for termination by Garrow. He has learned that the Cleric- Pelor is holding the team together so he begins to target that spell caster.
Everyone tries to shield him quickly.
Two fire storms later, Pelor castes invisibility purge and the assassin is revealed. Everyone unleashes in that direction and the fighters charge him. As he goes to fly away, Pebbles takes flight and traps him. She enlarges and drags him back to the ground where Wall and Talon are waiting. It ends quickly.
Unknown to them however, the firestorm attacks have attracted more warforged that were scouting the area.
The group checks out the softly glowing portal. The portal is 20x20. Wall decides to check it. He walks into and reappears on the other side. The landscape is crazy and insane to him. It is magma and hard broken up rock with miles of interlocking and over lapping stone bridges and walkways. This goes for miles in any direction. He is quick to report his discovery. “So now what?” he asks Pebbles.
Even as the group is setting up their camp to rest and figure out what to do the warforged sneak up. There are about ½ dozen warforged panthers and a pack leader along with two Large warforged that look more like golems than ‘forged. The panthers attack the camp even as the group spots the larger warforged.
Xen fires his bow (2 crits!) and downs the pack leader quickly. The panthers take more time to defeat. However, the large warforged are built for warfare and seem to be untouchable. “Any ideas?” calls out Talon.
DM NOTE This is a rare occasion of stopping play due to work in the middle of a combat.
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