The Four Lands - The Great North
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J. Alexander
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Visitors
As the party moves doward into the bowl formed by the hillock, the sounds of horses and men moving into position can be heard preparing for a night battle. Coming into the bowl, the party finds itself greeted by the warm fires started earlier which due to inattention have died somewhat but still furnish enough light to illuminate the interior. Standing before the central fire are four individual dressed in heavy dark blue robes much like those worn by Jaroth, however these are just a little more decroative with gold and silver trim. The figures are three youngish males perhaps in their late 30's and one older female who is perhaps in appeareance 50 or so but still a striking figure. "We seek Jaroth, is he present"
Where is everybody and what are you doing
As the party moves doward into the bowl formed by the hillock, the sounds of horses and men moving into position can be heard preparing for a night battle. Coming into the bowl, the party finds itself greeted by the warm fires started earlier which due to inattention have died somewhat but still furnish enough light to illuminate the interior. Standing before the central fire are four individual dressed in heavy dark blue robes much like those worn by Jaroth, however these are just a little more decroative with gold and silver trim. The figures are three youngish males perhaps in their late 30's and one older female who is perhaps in appeareance 50 or so but still a striking figure. "We seek Jaroth, is he present"
Where is everybody and what are you doing
Rath Lorien
First Post
Anniston is with Jaroth, approaching the visitors. Anniston remains silent, allowing Jaroth to make the introductions, but will stand even with Jaroth to suggest equality in station. His arms and armor indicate that he is prepared for battle, but his manner is relaxed and friendly.
Neurotic
I plan on living forever. Or die trying.
Vorian
Vorian turns back to observing battle at the top of hillock, however, Bertrands suggestion strikes his proactive nature and he responds...
Yes, we might. Let's get our horses, it'll be both faster and safer.
Arrwuh, stay here and guard our friends down there from any surprises, howl for help if needed. Vorian indicates Jaroth and his companions.
Delilah, to me, girl!
Vorian turns back to observing battle at the top of hillock, however, Bertrands suggestion strikes his proactive nature and he responds...
Yes, we might. Let's get our horses, it'll be both faster and safer.
Arrwuh, stay here and guard our friends down there from any surprises, howl for help if needed. Vorian indicates Jaroth and his companions.
Delilah, to me, girl!
Dracomeander
First Post
Finnian Douglas
Finnian stands to Jaroth's other flank waiting for him to acknowledge his fellow members. He is in full diplomatic mode reflecting his noble upbringing and training.
Finnian stands to Jaroth's other flank waiting for him to acknowledge his fellow members. He is in full diplomatic mode reflecting his noble upbringing and training.
Scotley
Hero
Bertrand
"Rendee, can you launch a few lighted crossbow bolts out onto the battle field in hopes of letting us have some inkling of what is happening? I'm going down to meet Jarroth's friends in hopes they have some answers for us." Bertrand moves down into the bowl and puts a little more wood on the fire. He stands near it and listens to what the newcomers have to say. Meanwhile Rendee casts 'Light' on half a dozen crossbow bolts and fires them out to maximum range in an arc to try and put some pools of light on the likely battlefield.
"Rendee, can you launch a few lighted crossbow bolts out onto the battle field in hopes of letting us have some inkling of what is happening? I'm going down to meet Jarroth's friends in hopes they have some answers for us." Bertrand moves down into the bowl and puts a little more wood on the fire. He stands near it and listens to what the newcomers have to say. Meanwhile Rendee casts 'Light' on half a dozen crossbow bolts and fires them out to maximum range in an arc to try and put some pools of light on the likely battlefield.
J. Alexander
First Post
Holiday Tidding and Thoughts
Hey guys,
Sorry i was remiss in wishing everyone a happy holiday season, the nieces and sister came in earlier than expected so i did not get on the computer much. I realized that we are now in almost our 14 month of play in this campaign and really appreciate the dedication you guys have shown in staying with it even though you still are very unclear as to what is developing and where it is all going. I count myself fortunate to have lucked on such a group of players that are intersted in their characters and their interaction with other while the plot slowly developes. I will try to wrap up several of the lose ends to give you guys a clearer picture of what is going on so we can get on with the rest of the stroy so to speak.
Now to the goodies,, in the spirit of the holiday season and as a reward to you players for staying with it even at times when it seems to just crawl you may choose from one of the folloing for you character, and come up with an appropriate back story for it if you wish. And while it is kinda of a gift, it has been truly well earned by you guys.
The choices are:
1 feat of your choice (no prerequists needed but run the choice by me)
+2 to any ability score
+15 to your base hit points.
JA
Hey guys,
Sorry i was remiss in wishing everyone a happy holiday season, the nieces and sister came in earlier than expected so i did not get on the computer much. I realized that we are now in almost our 14 month of play in this campaign and really appreciate the dedication you guys have shown in staying with it even though you still are very unclear as to what is developing and where it is all going. I count myself fortunate to have lucked on such a group of players that are intersted in their characters and their interaction with other while the plot slowly developes. I will try to wrap up several of the lose ends to give you guys a clearer picture of what is going on so we can get on with the rest of the stroy so to speak.
Now to the goodies,, in the spirit of the holiday season and as a reward to you players for staying with it even at times when it seems to just crawl you may choose from one of the folloing for you character, and come up with an appropriate back story for it if you wish. And while it is kinda of a gift, it has been truly well earned by you guys.
The choices are:
1 feat of your choice (no prerequists needed but run the choice by me)
+2 to any ability score
+15 to your base hit points.
JA
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Jaroth
ooc: Thanks for the holiday gift, JA! Happy New Year to you! I've had visitors and have been remiss with the posting. Sorry.
Jaroth uses his Druidic Senses to determine the nature of the magic (if any) present on any of these individuals. If he is able to determine that it is benign and not of that he experienced with the Order Drakar, he will indroduce himself.
Also, if he recognizes the woman or her station, he will address her with the appropriate title and in the appropriate manner. Otherwise, he speaks as follows:
Lowering his cowl so that his face and head can be seen, Jaroth addresses the speaker. "I am Jaroth Urkas. To my left is my friend, Anniston Van Aalorn, Knight of the Light, and to my right is Finnian Douglas, friend and accomplished scald. The rest of my company is atop the hillock. Circumstances brought us together and through adversity, we have become friends. They have all fought the darkness of the Order Drakar at my side and placed their trust in me and our Order to obtain information about the Tome. It and its destination are of grave concern. I recommend we make haste to them as this bowl is about to become a battlefield. You undoubtedly have many questions, as do I. If it pleases you, we can depart now."
[sblock=For DM] Jaroth chose his words carefully. Using the secret body language language of his Order, he emphasized Anniston's title and the words "information" and "destination." Additionally, he tried to convey that some of the members of his group think the Tome should stay with agents of the Light and that these individuals know about our Order and the Order Drakar because it was necessary to gain their trust in this delicate matter. [/sblock]
ooc: Thanks for the holiday gift, JA! Happy New Year to you! I've had visitors and have been remiss with the posting. Sorry.
Jaroth uses his Druidic Senses to determine the nature of the magic (if any) present on any of these individuals. If he is able to determine that it is benign and not of that he experienced with the Order Drakar, he will indroduce himself.
Also, if he recognizes the woman or her station, he will address her with the appropriate title and in the appropriate manner. Otherwise, he speaks as follows:
Lowering his cowl so that his face and head can be seen, Jaroth addresses the speaker. "I am Jaroth Urkas. To my left is my friend, Anniston Van Aalorn, Knight of the Light, and to my right is Finnian Douglas, friend and accomplished scald. The rest of my company is atop the hillock. Circumstances brought us together and through adversity, we have become friends. They have all fought the darkness of the Order Drakar at my side and placed their trust in me and our Order to obtain information about the Tome. It and its destination are of grave concern. I recommend we make haste to them as this bowl is about to become a battlefield. You undoubtedly have many questions, as do I. If it pleases you, we can depart now."
[sblock=For DM] Jaroth chose his words carefully. Using the secret body language language of his Order, he emphasized Anniston's title and the words "information" and "destination." Additionally, he tried to convey that some of the members of his group think the Tome should stay with agents of the Light and that these individuals know about our Order and the Order Drakar because it was necessary to gain their trust in this delicate matter. [/sblock]
J. Alexander
First Post
The Hillock
For Jaroth
[sblock]The magic you sense about them is entirely drudic in origin, they are heavily shielded and masked against detection. From your stay at the "Keep" you recongize the lady to be "Vera ne' Morgan" who is reputed to be one of the oldes members and perhaps most powerful members of your order.[/sblock]
For Finnian
[sblock]Your years at court tell you that this women is use to authority and power and expects her wishes to be obeyed and obeyed promptly. All concealed under a mask of politness of course[/sblock]
For Anniston
[sblock]The two young men to either side put Annistons teeth on edge. The radiate competence as warriors and above average ones at that and letting them get within melee range just shouts danger to him[/sblock]
As Jaroth introduces himself they begin to move towards the group, quickly closing the distance. When the walk towards the party, two of the young men who are also wearing Jaroth's oversized clok, move to eithe side of the women, the other remaing young man stays to her left and behind her. The glint of chainmail and longswords can be seen on the two flanking young men in addition to a short sword. The young man directly behind the women leaves his cowl on but there is something odd about him that while it does not seem threating is somewhat disturbing. "I am Vera ne' Morgan. it is a pleasure to meet you good sirs even under such trying circumstances. Is there pehaps a place we can sit and discuss these matters in private.
When she has finishes making the request, true night falls and the sounds of skirmishes, cryies of help and death screams can be heard from below. Bertrand slowly makes his way to the edge of the dying fires and begins to place wood upon them causing the to flare up. Seeing his action and perhaps sensing the bitter cold to come the Lady Vera gestures toward Bertrand and says "Please may I" gesturing that Bertrand should bring a few pieces of the wood towards her.
As Bertrand sets about his task, several crossbow bolts illuminate the sky as they stream towards the premiter of the tribal encampment ligghting several areas in which fighting can be seen.
Vorain, begins to descend the slope towards the corraled horses where he is preparing to mount and go out amongst the fighting.
ACTIONS please from Everyone
OCC: The interior portion of the hillock, forms the bowl, the battle is raging on the outside and below the hillock so your quite safe. Anyone attempting to attack the bowl must fisrt climb the outside face and you have built strongpoints along the rim or come thru the sea but first would have to scale a 15 foot sea wall. The onlyopening in the hillock faces that sea wall so anyone else has to climb to get in.
For Jaroth
[sblock]The magic you sense about them is entirely drudic in origin, they are heavily shielded and masked against detection. From your stay at the "Keep" you recongize the lady to be "Vera ne' Morgan" who is reputed to be one of the oldes members and perhaps most powerful members of your order.[/sblock]
For Finnian
[sblock]Your years at court tell you that this women is use to authority and power and expects her wishes to be obeyed and obeyed promptly. All concealed under a mask of politness of course[/sblock]
For Anniston
[sblock]The two young men to either side put Annistons teeth on edge. The radiate competence as warriors and above average ones at that and letting them get within melee range just shouts danger to him[/sblock]
As Jaroth introduces himself they begin to move towards the group, quickly closing the distance. When the walk towards the party, two of the young men who are also wearing Jaroth's oversized clok, move to eithe side of the women, the other remaing young man stays to her left and behind her. The glint of chainmail and longswords can be seen on the two flanking young men in addition to a short sword. The young man directly behind the women leaves his cowl on but there is something odd about him that while it does not seem threating is somewhat disturbing. "I am Vera ne' Morgan. it is a pleasure to meet you good sirs even under such trying circumstances. Is there pehaps a place we can sit and discuss these matters in private.
When she has finishes making the request, true night falls and the sounds of skirmishes, cryies of help and death screams can be heard from below. Bertrand slowly makes his way to the edge of the dying fires and begins to place wood upon them causing the to flare up. Seeing his action and perhaps sensing the bitter cold to come the Lady Vera gestures toward Bertrand and says "Please may I" gesturing that Bertrand should bring a few pieces of the wood towards her.
As Bertrand sets about his task, several crossbow bolts illuminate the sky as they stream towards the premiter of the tribal encampment ligghting several areas in which fighting can be seen.
Vorain, begins to descend the slope towards the corraled horses where he is preparing to mount and go out amongst the fighting.
ACTIONS please from Everyone
OCC: The interior portion of the hillock, forms the bowl, the battle is raging on the outside and below the hillock so your quite safe. Anyone attempting to attack the bowl must fisrt climb the outside face and you have built strongpoints along the rim or come thru the sea but first would have to scale a 15 foot sea wall. The onlyopening in the hillock faces that sea wall so anyone else has to climb to get in.
