TUW: The Outpost

[Sylvar B.]

Adi doesn't say much in the intervening days, searching for the keep. He spends his time testing stones and items to see if they will help him move stealthily or conceal himself.

 

[Kwargrow]

We should be 3 days north of the East Pass as the crow flies. I say we look around diligently in the morning, then revisit the question tomorrow afternoon.

Taylar nods and says, "Very well. We shall persist until we succeed."

He will focus his searching for signs of the keep, but the Chromium turns out to be too tempting and he uses the ingot as a conduit to try and find more.

 

[Waynan]

While searching for the Keep, Raven Elk systematically goes through all the feathers to attain every bit of understanding concerning the feathers' proclivities and how best to utilize same.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 257: Raven Elk

Raven Elk accepts the feathers from his friend with much thanks and deep gratitude.

While searching for the Keep, Raven Elk systematically goes through all the feathers to attain every bit of understanding concerning the feathers' proclivities and how best to utilize same.

[sblock=Alchemy]Raven Elk: 15 + 19(konokoro) = 34
Harvester Feathers: 2 weeks / (34 + 88(d100)) = 2 hours, 45 minutes
Running Bird Feathers: 2 weeks / ( 34 + 30(d100)) = 5 hours, 15 minutes
RBF: 2 weeks / 34 + 42(d100)) = 4 hours, 18 minutes
RBF: 2 weeks / 34 + 93(d100)) = 2 hours, 39 minutes[/sblock]

GM: On his first attempt Raven Elk is able to determine that the Harvester Feathers grant the bearer augmentation to the function of circulation especially as it pertains to cognition (Cohesion +1). IT takes him 3 separate attempts to determine the proclivity of the Running Bird Feathers, which augment the internal systems of the bearer (Confluence +1). There are 4 sets of Harvester and 5 sets of Running Bird Feathers.

OOC: GM NOTE: Harvester Birds are so named because they feed upon seeds that have fallen to the ground but take flight when spooked. This type of bird is comprised of doves, pigeon, and quail of common size and grouse, pheasant, partridge, etc. at the medium size. Running Birds are so named because they are omnivorous and run down insects to consume but will also harvest grain upon the ground. When spook they will either run away because they cannot fly or can only fly short distances. This type of bird is comprised of bantams, chachalacas, roadrunners, etc. of common size and chickens, dodos, guineas, etc. at the medium size.

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OOC: Current Inventory: francs: 121 Beetle Carapaces: 31 Boar Tusk: 2 pair: {Confluence +1} Harvester Tail Feathers: 10 sets: {Cohesion +1} Large Beetle Carapaces: 11 Running Bird Tail Feathers: 6 sets: {Confluence +1} Leaves of Soothing: 1 measure {Soothe x2} Toxic Leaves: 1 measure {Muddle x2} Zinc Ingots: 19: {Health +1, Mend x2} Calcium Ingot: 1: {Cohesion +1, Restore x2} Chromium Ingot: 1: {Strength +1} Bloodstone: 1: {Confluence +1} Flint: 10 {Heat x2} Heartstone: 5: {Confluence +1} Lodestone: 2 {shock x2} Nightstone: 1 {Adhesion +1, Darken x2} Slate: 64: {Thump x2} Sunstone: 8: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Iron Ingot: 20 {Confluence +1, Mend x2} Lead Ingot: 13: {Rend x2} Tin Ingot: 13: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Unknown Items: Nothing at this time .

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[sblock=Character Data]

OOC: Vittero: full health arrows: 24 Taylar: full health Maka: full health arrows: 26 Raven Elk: full health Adisakti: full health

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[sblock=Party Discovers]Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass[/sblock]

 

[MacConnell]

Day 257: Adisakti

Adi doesn't say much in the intervening days, searching for the keep. He spends his time testing stones and items to see if they will help him move stealthily or conceal himself.

GM: During the crew's travel, they have yet to discover a stone or ore that might benefit Adisakti in the manner that he desires; but with the variety of items discovered, he does not give up hope that something might yet be found.

[sblock=Inventory]

OOC: Current Inventory: francs: 121 Beetle Carapaces: 31 Boar Tusk: 2 pair: {Confluence +1} Harvester Tail Feathers: 10 sets: {Cohesion +1} Large Beetle Carapaces: 11 Running Bird Tail Feathers: 6 sets: {Confluence +1} Leaves of Soothing: 1 measure {Soothe x2} Toxic Leaves: 1 measure {Muddle x2} Zinc Ingots: 19: {Health +1, Mend x2} Calcium Ingot: 1: {Cohesion +1, Restore x2} Chromium Ingot: 1: {Strength +1} Bloodstone: 1: {Confluence +1} Flint: 10 {Heat x2} Heartstone: 5: {Confluence +1} Lodestone: 2 {shock x2} Slate: 64: {Thump x2} Sunstone: 8: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Iron Ingot: 20 {Confluence +1, Mend x2} Lead Ingot: 13: {Rend x2} Tin Ingot: 13: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Unknown Items: Nothing at this time .

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[sblock=Character Data]

OOC: Vittero: full health arrows: 24 Taylar: full health Maka: full health arrows: 26 Raven Elk: full health Adisakti: full health

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[sblock=Party Discovers]Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass[/sblock]

 

[MacConnell]

Day 258: Conversation and Perception:

After some discussion, it was decided that the party was loathe to quit the adventure, having no real evidence to show for the extended travels and that, at least, another day of searching should be pursued.
[sblock=Observation]Raven Elk: 15 + 19(empathy) + 94(d100) = 128
Maka: 20 + 19(empathy) + 63(d100) = 102
Vittero: 19 + 20(empathy) + 76(d100) = 115
Taylar: 19 + 18(empathy) + 64(d100) = 101
Adisakti: 24 + 10(empathy) + 82(d100) = 116[/sblock]

GM: By stroke of luck, it is Raven Elk who makes the discovery, but all others are also able to see the Keep of the Rising Sun after he points it out. Much higher up the slope a bore had apparently been cut to make a gap between two peak. As the ages passed, the bore weathered so as to appear natural, but having no water flowing through it, it therefor had to be originally manufactured. Through the gap due to the particular angle of the rising sun, a beam of light is focused through the bore and onto a set of stairs, barely discernible, leading upward on a farther peak. The crew quickly assesses that is will be quite a climb and wonders how and why the original inhabitants would have traversed it.

[sblock=Inventory]

OOC: Current Inventory: francs: 121 Beetle Carapaces: 31 Boar Tusk: 2 pair: {Confluence +1} Harvester Tail Feathers: 10 sets: {Cohesion +1} Large Beetle Carapaces: 11 Running Bird Tail Feathers: 6 sets: {Confluence +1} Leaves of Soothing: 1 measure {Soothe x2} Toxic Leaves: 1 measure {Muddle x2} Zinc Ingots: 19: {Health +1, Mend x2} Calcium Ingot: 1: {Cohesion +1, Restore x2} Chromium Ingot: 1: {Strength +1} Bloodstone: 1: {Confluence +1} Flint: 10 {Heat x2} Heartstone: 5: {Confluence +1} Lodestone: 2 {shock x2} Slate: 64: {Thump x2} Sunstone: 8: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Iron Ingot: 20 {Confluence +1, Mend x2} Lead Ingot: 13: {Rend x2} Tin Ingot: 13: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Unknown Items: Nothing at this time .

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[sblock=Character Data]

OOC: Vittero: full health arrows: 24 Taylar: full health Maka: full health arrows: 26 Raven Elk: full health Adisakti: full health

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[sblock=Party Discovers]Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass[/sblock]

 

[Kwargrow]

The crew quickly assesses that is will be quite a climb and wonders how and why the original inhabitants would have traversed it.

The gleam in Taylar's eye shows his eagerness to reach the Keep of the Rising Sun. He says, "I am glad that we did not return to Outpost. It is a good thing we purchased climbing gear in Boga City. We should not be hasty in our approach. Let us examine the mountain thoroughly to discern a clear way to our destination. I believe that will save us time in the long run. Perhaps the former masters of this keep had a secret way to the entrance. We should look around for a hidden door."

Taylar will make a sketch of what they see and will spend time studying the area of the mountain surrounding the keep, looking for the easiest path.

 

[Sylvar B.]

"Woo hoo!!" Exclaims Adi at the discovery..."I wasn't going to saying anything, but I was beginning to think that this was another troll hunt like the one Raven sent us on when we were children. Remember? We found ourselves at the bottom of a canyon staring at a young wild ram with it's horns stuck in a thicket...it was bellowing something awful, but it sure wasn't a troll." Adi starts laughing. "I was so scared hearing it's bellow echo in the canyon I nearly pissed myself right before we rounded that last corner and caught sight of it."

Adi squints to better looks at the ruined stairs as Taylar gives his suggestion and stops climbing toward the gap, he starts to say something about the fun of adventure and how Taylar isn't his master, but changes his mind... "You know, if there is another way in it's probably covered by vines and such, we could walk past it a hundred times and never see it."

 

[Kwargrow]

You know, if there is another way in it's probably covered by vines and such

Taylar pushes the hair back out of his face as he scrutinizes the mountainside. "That gives me an idea, Adi." He looks for a space of rock overgrown with plant life and puts his hand on the part attached to the stone. He manipulates Way to attempt to strengthen the hold that the plant has on the stone and then attempts to pull the plant free. He explains, "Sometimes in the mountains a path that looks safe can crumble under a climber, causing a deadly fall. If we can help the vines hold to the stone, it might make it easier to traverse."

 

[MacConnell]

Day 258: The Climb

The climb begins as an inclined marched, tiresome but not difficult. Searching the area as the crew progresses reveals no hidden ingress, no secret path, nothing. The gap through which Raven Elk first noticed the far steps was, horizontally, about 50 paces from his view point and vertically about 10 paces. The 50 paces seemed more like 500 with the labor needed to transverse it. Finally, at the base of where the gap is located straight above, there is only a cliff wall. Using the climbing gear, Taylar ascends first then aides the others in climbing.

Standing on a smooth flat surface, obviously long past manually worked, the crew can see the mountains fall away below and far out into the eastern plains. The sight is quite amazing. Looking inward, a cut set of steps leads down into a tiny hidden vale, almost circular, of a diameter of about 100 paces. The vale is enclosed by nine definitive peaks. Each peak has been meticulously carved into a decorative facade and bored to include internal structure.

This vale is most intriguing thing the crew has ever seen. It truly must be some some relic of time past. The stone work, though weathered, is still far beyond any masonry known. In addition to the nine structures, there are nine columnar spires, each topped with a different colored crystal. The spires do not rise above the peaks so they are only visible from inside the vale. The floor of the vale was obviously once a maintained and manicured garden. There is a near crystal clear pond, definite paths, and planted groves.

The place where the crew is currently standing appears to be a window for viewing the eastern plain. At this point there is no obvious entrance to the vale, though paths have been made within it.
[sblock=Inventory]

OOC: Current Inventory: francs: 121 Beetle Carapaces: 31 Boar Tusk: 2 pair: {Confluence +1} Harvester Tail Feathers: 10 sets: {Cohesion +1} Large Beetle Carapaces: 11 Running Bird Tail Feathers: 6 sets: {Confluence +1} Leaves of Soothing: 1 measure {Soothe x2} Toxic Leaves: 1 measure {Muddle x2} Zinc Ingots: 19: {Health +1, Mend x2} Calcium Ingot: 1: {Cohesion +1, Restore x2} Chromium Ingot: 1: {Strength +1} Bloodstone: 1: {Confluence +1} Flint: 10 {Heat x2} Heartstone: 5: {Confluence +1} Lodestone: 2 {shock x2} Slate: 64: {Thump x2} Sunstone: 8: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Iron Ingot: 20 {Confluence +1, Mend x2} Lead Ingot: 13: {Rend x2} Tin Ingot: 13: {Persona +1, Muddle x2} Unknown Items: Nothing at this time .

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[sblock=Character Data]

OOC: Vittero: full health arrows: 24 Taylar: full health Maka: full health arrows: 26 Raven Elk: full health Adisakti: full health

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[sblock=Party Discovers]Slate Boulder: 76 stones worth, East Pass
Tin Vein: 43 stones worth, East Pass
Zinc Vein: 61 ingots worth, 7 days north East Pass[/sblock]