The Four Lands - The Great North Part 2
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Dracomeander
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Finnian pauses trying to compose his answer to Anniston when Jaroth gives his answer and has his attack. Finnian stays out of the way of the healers while studying the proceedings.
"I am not sure what just happened, but I believe we have just seen why we cannot take the Book back to the Church.
"Anniston, you say the Church will handle this case with great seriousness and care. Your faith does you credit, but that is not what will happen. Your superiors are far more likely to react with extreme prejudice and closed mindedness. They will not even take time to listen to our experiences. They are far more likely to either kill or lock us up the moment we mention the Book, and that will leave the Book unprotected in the heart of the land where there are many younger more malleable minds to corrupt.
"I do not say your superiors are not good men. I have no way of judging that as I have not met them. But our experiences, and the Book particularly, challenge the very way they have seen their faith and the way they have been taught for centuries. That is something most men and no organizations are willing to examine.
"I fear if we are to survive returning to your superiors then we must find a way to cleanse the Book and ourselves of the taint it carries. That may mean the eventual destruction of the Book. For now we must join our strengths together and fight any influences to try to pass this burden off to others. Only by carrying this burden through to a conclusion will we be able to return with a hope of having the Church listen to us.
"I know this may seem like a harsh condemnation of the Church, but it is what I have learned of human nature through my travels as a diplomat. My faith is in the Light, but it is not the Light that we must deal with. It is fallible men with all their fears and preconceptions which say to lock away or destroy us that we will have to deal with. I hope you can understand that distinction."
"I am not sure what just happened, but I believe we have just seen why we cannot take the Book back to the Church.
"Anniston, you say the Church will handle this case with great seriousness and care. Your faith does you credit, but that is not what will happen. Your superiors are far more likely to react with extreme prejudice and closed mindedness. They will not even take time to listen to our experiences. They are far more likely to either kill or lock us up the moment we mention the Book, and that will leave the Book unprotected in the heart of the land where there are many younger more malleable minds to corrupt.
"I do not say your superiors are not good men. I have no way of judging that as I have not met them. But our experiences, and the Book particularly, challenge the very way they have seen their faith and the way they have been taught for centuries. That is something most men and no organizations are willing to examine.
"I fear if we are to survive returning to your superiors then we must find a way to cleanse the Book and ourselves of the taint it carries. That may mean the eventual destruction of the Book. For now we must join our strengths together and fight any influences to try to pass this burden off to others. Only by carrying this burden through to a conclusion will we be able to return with a hope of having the Church listen to us.
"I know this may seem like a harsh condemnation of the Church, but it is what I have learned of human nature through my travels as a diplomat. My faith is in the Light, but it is not the Light that we must deal with. It is fallible men with all their fears and preconceptions which say to lock away or destroy us that we will have to deal with. I hope you can understand that distinction."
J. Alexander
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Journey
For Jaroth
[sblock]Much to his dismay Jaroth finds that he has lost half of his daily spells in the struggle...it is as if something was feeding off the prepared spells in his mind...Jaroth feels exhausted as if he just finished writing a 50 page research paper in one week
.......it is a bone and mind numbing wearniness.....that is upon him[/sblock]
OCC: I need a will save from everyone but Jaroth
Rolls 1-10
[sblock]Your character becomes psyotic and lashes out at the nearest party member either verbally or with an unarmed attack[/sblock]
Rolls 11-15
[sblock]your character becomes very parnoid and argumentative with another party member.......perhaps even to the point of slapping the pc or kicking a piece of furniture[/sblock]
Rolls 16-20
[sblock]Your charcter feels neglected and that no one is understanding his point of view.....feel free to sulk etc...[/sblock]
Rolls 21 -25
[sblock]your character senses a massive effort to manipulate the party coming from an outside source.[/sblock]
For Jaroth
[sblock]Much to his dismay Jaroth finds that he has lost half of his daily spells in the struggle...it is as if something was feeding off the prepared spells in his mind...Jaroth feels exhausted as if he just finished writing a 50 page research paper in one week
.......it is a bone and mind numbing wearniness.....that is upon him[/sblock]OCC: I need a will save from everyone but Jaroth
Rolls 1-10
[sblock]Your character becomes psyotic and lashes out at the nearest party member either verbally or with an unarmed attack[/sblock]
Rolls 11-15
[sblock]your character becomes very parnoid and argumentative with another party member.......perhaps even to the point of slapping the pc or kicking a piece of furniture[/sblock]
Rolls 16-20
[sblock]Your charcter feels neglected and that no one is understanding his point of view.....feel free to sulk etc...[/sblock]
Rolls 21 -25
[sblock]your character senses a massive effort to manipulate the party coming from an outside source.[/sblock]
Rhun
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Vadric stands from Jaroth's side, ready to defend the Church and discuss the finer points of faith in the Light with Finnian. Then he feels the presence of the outside force trying to manipulate the group. His eyes narrow, and he holds up his hands. "My friends, I can sense something...some outside force trying to influence our behavior."
Will Save: 30
Will Save: 30
Dracomeander
First Post
Finnian sees the fuss being paid to Jaroth and the stern look crossing Vadric's features and moves to the bar. He pours himself a glass of wine and pointedly stands with his back to the others as he contemplates the next part of his argument while sipping the wine.
Will Save (1d20+11=19)
Will Save (1d20+11=19)
Rath Lorien
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Turning from Jaroth, Anniston listens carefully to his friend Finnian. His demeanor changes visibly during Finnian's response. Anniston's face shows a range of emotion, turning from visible concern about Jaroth's condition, to sadness as he hears what Finnian is saying, to disbelief as he hears more, and then finally to stunned shock as Finnian finishes. Anniston looks as if he is trying to respond but simply cannot find the words.
After Vadric stands and speaks his warning Anniston takes a moment to digest what Vadric said, looking as if he has trouble understanding the words. Suddenly the expression on Anniston’s face changes to exasperation and anger and he turns on his friend Vadric.
"What?!? That's all you can say? We are in an epic trial, perhaps the greatest of our lives. Now, when we need the Church the most and the weak among us are loosing faith you banter with platitudes? You say, ‘some outside force’? Damnation and Darkness of course it is some outside force! Our friend speaks the words of Darkness itself, the author of all lies, the destroyer of the world, channeled through that infernal book and you stand there and do nothing?" Anniston slams his cudgel into the ground with frustration. “We follow the Light. If the others are too caught up in their own fear then it falls to us to give them strength and show them the way. By the Light we must lead!”
will save (1d20+9=13)
After Vadric stands and speaks his warning Anniston takes a moment to digest what Vadric said, looking as if he has trouble understanding the words. Suddenly the expression on Anniston’s face changes to exasperation and anger and he turns on his friend Vadric.
"What?!? That's all you can say? We are in an epic trial, perhaps the greatest of our lives. Now, when we need the Church the most and the weak among us are loosing faith you banter with platitudes? You say, ‘some outside force’? Damnation and Darkness of course it is some outside force! Our friend speaks the words of Darkness itself, the author of all lies, the destroyer of the world, channeled through that infernal book and you stand there and do nothing?" Anniston slams his cudgel into the ground with frustration. “We follow the Light. If the others are too caught up in their own fear then it falls to us to give them strength and show them the way. By the Light we must lead!”
will save (1d20+9=13)
J. Alexander
First Post
Snickering
"I so love being a dm to a great group"
"I so love being a dm to a great group
"Rath Lorien
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OOC: By the way, where is this bar Finnian is sidled up to? I think Anniston could use his own glass of wine just about now...
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Neurotic
I plan on living forever. Or die trying.
Vorian Tolgar
Vorian's Will Arrwuh's Will (1d20+11=25, 1d20+9=22)
Both Vorian and Arrwuh sense the attack from outside and look at each other in alarm.
OOC: Nobility domain ability, grants everyone who can hear Vorian +2 to saves for 1 round.
Friends, we are under assault! Cloak your self in faith and garner your will, distinguish your own thoughts from those of the Darkness. Draw your strength from our purpose, from group of friends, we are here together to stay against darkness and, by the Light, here we STAND against the Darkness!
Taking Anniston by the shoulders and stooping slightly to look at his eyes.
Anniston, listen! We know your Faith is unshakeable, you are among friends of strong faith. Vadric doesn't speak lightly. Shake off this influence!
OOC: JA, can Arrwuh dispel this attempt as spell or not? With Rally I tried to give everyone new sense of purpose and (hopefuly) another save...
OOC: no problem, JA, we wait. I assumed I'm free to act as I made good save...
Vorian's Will Arrwuh's Will (1d20+11=25, 1d20+9=22)
Both Vorian and Arrwuh sense the attack from outside and look at each other in alarm.
OOC: Nobility domain ability, grants everyone who can hear Vorian +2 to saves for 1 round.
Friends, we are under assault! Cloak your self in faith and garner your will, distinguish your own thoughts from those of the Darkness. Draw your strength from our purpose, from group of friends, we are here together to stay against darkness and, by the Light, here we STAND against the Darkness!
Taking Anniston by the shoulders and stooping slightly to look at his eyes.
Anniston, listen! We know your Faith is unshakeable, you are among friends of strong faith. Vadric doesn't speak lightly. Shake off this influence!
OOC: JA, can Arrwuh dispel this attempt as spell or not? With Rally I tried to give everyone new sense of purpose and (hopefuly) another save...
OOC: no problem, JA, we wait. I assumed I'm free to act as I made good save...
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