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<blockquote data-quote="Calavingian" data-source="post: 5025905" data-attributes="member: 86503"><p><strong> <a href="http://deranged-wordsmith.blogspot.com/2009/10/dara-elf-druid-aramil-eladrin-warlord.html" target="_blank">Session Five- Sunday 11th October 2009</a> </strong></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: White"><em>Part One</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"><em></em></span><span style="color: White"><em>Dara- Elf- Druid </em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Aramil- Eladrin - Warlord</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Sonea- Human - Wizard</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Shadow Dancer- Eladrin - Avenger</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Mikal- Human- Rogue</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Adahan (Boomer) - Human- Swordmage</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Torrent- Human- Cleric</em></span><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span><span style="color: White"><em>Bomilcar-Human- Undisclosed Defender Class</em></span></p><p> <span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span> </p><p> <span style="color: White">After leaving Torrent with her resistance superiors the group find themselves sitting in the temple guards common room, surrounded by a few of the men. Sonea never returned with Boomer as she was in the middle of business with her father the mage Diogeanese. Dara, Mikal, Aramil, Shadow Dancer and Boomer are sitting with Bomilcar, trying to formulate a plan of action. As it stands they need to get out of the city and head south to the Lyceum with the box Aramil carries. They also need to do something about the Arcanis cell, which as far as rumour goes, is in the city now and planning to assassinate some of the key political figures.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Much discussion occurs as they take time to kick back and refresh themselves.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">After many ideas being banded around the Eladrin, Shadow Dancer, retrieves a piece of folded cloth from his person and throws it down for all to see.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">‘<em>Do any of you recognise this or know who they are?’</em> He speaks in particular to those new to the party.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">The others recognise the red arm band from the attackers at the Poison Apple Pub- red fabric with a black horse head with strange arcane symbols below. Mikal and Boomer explain that they have indeed seen people in the city wearing such armbands but they don’t know who they are.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Discussion shifts to the Arcanis cell and who brought the news to Buron’s and Dara’s attention. Dara explains it was a dwarf she recognised as being the one on the gates to the depositary tower. His news was the reason Buron pulled Mikal off the city walls.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Mikal makes his way around the common room asking the guards if they have seen or know of a dwarf here at the temple. Most clam up and avoid speaking with him but one takes the time to explain the situation to Mikal.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">‘<em>My friend let me give you some advice. We operate in a cell structure. Even if we knew who this dwarf was we couldn’t tell you much at all. There was a dwarf here a few days ago wearing black armour with glowing symbols on it but that’s as much as I'll say. Y’know all sorts work for the resistance.’</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Mikal comes back to the table. The description is quite obviously Torthen, so of no use.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Discussion still ensuing Dara stands up, obviously growing tired by what she sees as possibly useless talk. ‘<em>We need to speak with Torrent. Regardless of whether or not she is still our leader on this mission, she has information above our knowledge and could be yaying or naying a lot of what we are discussing here. I suggest we carry this conversation on in her presence.’</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Those present agree with this plan and with Dara’s decision to go speak to Torrent first as so far the others have nothing but rub the senior resistance members up the wrong way.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">The others make their way down from the common room to the main hall of the temple while Dara climbs down the spiral staircase to the armoury. Just as she reaches the door there is a sudden silence and the door opens as she reaches her hand out to knock. Torrent looks out at her, looking drawn and shocked. Quietly she says ‘<em>Bring the others here quickly! There have been new developments.’</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">As Dara turns to run back up Torrent adds ‘<em>Don’t bring that Zaman Bomilcar. Keep him elsewhere!’</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">‘<em>Duly noted.’</em> Dara nods curtly and continues upwards to retrieve the others.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span> </p><p> <span style="color: White">___________________oOo___________________</span></p><p> <span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Bomilcar is left in the temple hall with Aramil while the others return with Dara. Inside the room they find just Buron and Torrent looking drawn and pale. Badger is no longer with them.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">It is explained that the Imperials have demanded that inquisitors be let into the city as part of a truce. The appeasement faction in the assembly are pressing for them to be allowed in to the city. Therefore the box and ourselves need to get to the lyceum before the assembly lets the inquisition in. The wolves at the door.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Torrent and Buron argue over the matter of escape from the city. They mention Diogeanese and Aerdum Menash.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Torrent turns back to what was her party. '<em>No one is being allowed to leave the city. The reason being they now have confirmed reports that imperial troops are now in the east of the pass. At the moment the numbers are described as being small but there is a presence. It’s time we planned our escape and got out of here. Or rather that it’s time we planned our escape and you got out of here. Given that you’ve not been paying any attention to my orders anyway. From now on you’ll be on your own and I’ll go back to the temple. Buron has relieved me of command.</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"><em>Speaking of which, I have more news about the assembly. It seems that during the start of the attacks that earth elementals killed assembly members in their homes. A further five began this morning. The pro-resistance and anti-appeasement assembly members and families have been killed.</em>'</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Mikal thinks for a moment then asks if we have access to a good forger and some of the passes from the assembly members who died.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Shadow Dancer agrees and asks if Buron can get these.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"><em>'It’s rather unfortunate as any passes signed by dead assembly men become void unless ratified by a living one.'</em> Buron sighs. He suggests seeking out a certain gaudy house owned by Aerdum Menash.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"><em>'He has been known to sponsor some disreputable characters in the past. But...'</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Torrent and Buron snap at each over the suggestion.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Buron explains <em>'Torrent prefers we go through Diogeanese as you have spoken with him before.'</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Discussion ensues again, questions over whether Dara has any contacts within the Gryphon riders, or if she know any druids who might be able to help? Do we have contacts with the cavalrymen? Many options are explored in quite a flurry of talk.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">In the end it is decided that we should get through to Diogeanese to discuss how to get out.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Quietly, Boomer leans over and tells Mikal about the gem he’s noticed on Bomilcar’s pommel. He mentions that it’s a Cat’s Eye gem which are linked with divination magic.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Shadow Dancer attention prickles on them as his sharp senses overhear. <em>'Really?'</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Boomer nods.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">It is agreed that they will have to be careful with Bomilcar in what he is privy to.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">The party divide into groups as they leave for Gabal's. Mikal and Boomer leave first.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Just before leaving himself Shadow Dancer asks Bomilcar about the crows and rats that have been following. As he has come to expect Bomilcar curtly denies it being some of his peoples, adding that he doesn’t pay attention to vermin.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Bomilcar leaves with Aramil. Dara and Shadow bring up the rear at a sensible distance, senses on edge for any sign of the followers.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span> </p><p> <span style="color: White">___________________oOo___________________</span></p><p> <span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Out of her peripheral vision Dara spots a rat high up in the gutters of the rooftops following their progress. She gives a hand gesture and the Eladrin takes aim and shoots with his crossbow. The bolt flies true to its target but just before hitting home it deflects off in another direction. The rat is under magical protection.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Dara moves closer throwing out <em>thorn whip</em> that strikes the rat but finds it immovable as if it were a much larger creature. <em>Eldritch blast</em> fires out from Shadow Dancer to no effect.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">The rat looks round surprised, jumping a foot in the air as the second <em>eldritch blast</em> does nothing. The rat scampers out the way quickly transforming into a crow, flying up and over the rooftop to disappear into the city.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"><em>'What the hell was that?'</em> Aramil’s voice is clearly heard by all.</span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White">Shadow and Dara quickly catch Aramil and Bomilcar up. <em>'That’s it gone for now. Let’s go quickly.'</em></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span> </p><p> <span style="color: White">___________________oOo___________________</span></p><p> <span style="color: White"></span></p><p><span style="color: White"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Calavingian, post: 5025905, member: 86503"] [B] [URL="http://deranged-wordsmith.blogspot.com/2009/10/dara-elf-druid-aramil-eladrin-warlord.html"]Session Five- Sunday 11th October 2009[/URL] [/B] [COLOR=White][I]Part One [/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Dara- Elf- Druid [/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Aramil- Eladrin - Warlord[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Sonea- Human - Wizard[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Shadow Dancer- Eladrin - Avenger[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Mikal- Human- Rogue[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Adahan (Boomer) - Human- Swordmage[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Torrent- Human- Cleric[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=White] [/COLOR][COLOR=White][I]Bomilcar-Human- Undisclosed Defender Class[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=White] [/COLOR] [COLOR=White]After leaving Torrent with her resistance superiors the group find themselves sitting in the temple guards common room, surrounded by a few of the men. Sonea never returned with Boomer as she was in the middle of business with her father the mage Diogeanese. Dara, Mikal, Aramil, Shadow Dancer and Boomer are sitting with Bomilcar, trying to formulate a plan of action. As it stands they need to get out of the city and head south to the Lyceum with the box Aramil carries. They also need to do something about the Arcanis cell, which as far as rumour goes, is in the city now and planning to assassinate some of the key political figures. Much discussion occurs as they take time to kick back and refresh themselves. After many ideas being banded around the Eladrin, Shadow Dancer, retrieves a piece of folded cloth from his person and throws it down for all to see. ‘[I]Do any of you recognise this or know who they are?’[/I] He speaks in particular to those new to the party. The others recognise the red arm band from the attackers at the Poison Apple Pub- red fabric with a black horse head with strange arcane symbols below. Mikal and Boomer explain that they have indeed seen people in the city wearing such armbands but they don’t know who they are. Discussion shifts to the Arcanis cell and who brought the news to Buron’s and Dara’s attention. Dara explains it was a dwarf she recognised as being the one on the gates to the depositary tower. His news was the reason Buron pulled Mikal off the city walls. Mikal makes his way around the common room asking the guards if they have seen or know of a dwarf here at the temple. Most clam up and avoid speaking with him but one takes the time to explain the situation to Mikal. ‘[I]My friend let me give you some advice. We operate in a cell structure. Even if we knew who this dwarf was we couldn’t tell you much at all. There was a dwarf here a few days ago wearing black armour with glowing symbols on it but that’s as much as I'll say. Y’know all sorts work for the resistance.’[/I] Mikal comes back to the table. The description is quite obviously Torthen, so of no use. Discussion still ensuing Dara stands up, obviously growing tired by what she sees as possibly useless talk. ‘[I]We need to speak with Torrent. Regardless of whether or not she is still our leader on this mission, she has information above our knowledge and could be yaying or naying a lot of what we are discussing here. I suggest we carry this conversation on in her presence.’[/I] Those present agree with this plan and with Dara’s decision to go speak to Torrent first as so far the others have nothing but rub the senior resistance members up the wrong way. The others make their way down from the common room to the main hall of the temple while Dara climbs down the spiral staircase to the armoury. Just as she reaches the door there is a sudden silence and the door opens as she reaches her hand out to knock. Torrent looks out at her, looking drawn and shocked. Quietly she says ‘[I]Bring the others here quickly! There have been new developments.’[/I] As Dara turns to run back up Torrent adds ‘[I]Don’t bring that Zaman Bomilcar. Keep him elsewhere!’[/I] ‘[I]Duly noted.’[/I] Dara nods curtly and continues upwards to retrieve the others. [/COLOR] [COLOR=White]___________________oOo___________________[/COLOR] [COLOR=White] Bomilcar is left in the temple hall with Aramil while the others return with Dara. Inside the room they find just Buron and Torrent looking drawn and pale. Badger is no longer with them. It is explained that the Imperials have demanded that inquisitors be let into the city as part of a truce. The appeasement faction in the assembly are pressing for them to be allowed in to the city. Therefore the box and ourselves need to get to the lyceum before the assembly lets the inquisition in. The wolves at the door. Torrent and Buron argue over the matter of escape from the city. They mention Diogeanese and Aerdum Menash. Torrent turns back to what was her party. '[I]No one is being allowed to leave the city. The reason being they now have confirmed reports that imperial troops are now in the east of the pass. At the moment the numbers are described as being small but there is a presence. It’s time we planned our escape and got out of here. Or rather that it’s time we planned our escape and you got out of here. Given that you’ve not been paying any attention to my orders anyway. From now on you’ll be on your own and I’ll go back to the temple. Buron has relieved me of command.[/I] [I]Speaking of which, I have more news about the assembly. It seems that during the start of the attacks that earth elementals killed assembly members in their homes. A further five began this morning. The pro-resistance and anti-appeasement assembly members and families have been killed.[/I]' Mikal thinks for a moment then asks if we have access to a good forger and some of the passes from the assembly members who died. Shadow Dancer agrees and asks if Buron can get these. [I]'It’s rather unfortunate as any passes signed by dead assembly men become void unless ratified by a living one.'[/I] Buron sighs. He suggests seeking out a certain gaudy house owned by Aerdum Menash. [I]'He has been known to sponsor some disreputable characters in the past. But...'[/I] Torrent and Buron snap at each over the suggestion. Buron explains [I]'Torrent prefers we go through Diogeanese as you have spoken with him before.'[/I] Discussion ensues again, questions over whether Dara has any contacts within the Gryphon riders, or if she know any druids who might be able to help? Do we have contacts with the cavalrymen? Many options are explored in quite a flurry of talk. In the end it is decided that we should get through to Diogeanese to discuss how to get out. Quietly, Boomer leans over and tells Mikal about the gem he’s noticed on Bomilcar’s pommel. He mentions that it’s a Cat’s Eye gem which are linked with divination magic. Shadow Dancer attention prickles on them as his sharp senses overhear. [I]'Really?'[/I] Boomer nods. It is agreed that they will have to be careful with Bomilcar in what he is privy to. The party divide into groups as they leave for Gabal's. Mikal and Boomer leave first. Just before leaving himself Shadow Dancer asks Bomilcar about the crows and rats that have been following. As he has come to expect Bomilcar curtly denies it being some of his peoples, adding that he doesn’t pay attention to vermin. Bomilcar leaves with Aramil. Dara and Shadow bring up the rear at a sensible distance, senses on edge for any sign of the followers. [/COLOR] [COLOR=White]___________________oOo___________________[/COLOR] [COLOR=White] Out of her peripheral vision Dara spots a rat high up in the gutters of the rooftops following their progress. She gives a hand gesture and the Eladrin takes aim and shoots with his crossbow. The bolt flies true to its target but just before hitting home it deflects off in another direction. The rat is under magical protection. Dara moves closer throwing out [I]thorn whip[/I] that strikes the rat but finds it immovable as if it were a much larger creature. [I]Eldritch blast[/I] fires out from Shadow Dancer to no effect. The rat looks round surprised, jumping a foot in the air as the second [I]eldritch blast[/I] does nothing. The rat scampers out the way quickly transforming into a crow, flying up and over the rooftop to disappear into the city. [I]'What the hell was that?'[/I] Aramil’s voice is clearly heard by all. Shadow and Dara quickly catch Aramil and Bomilcar up. [I]'That’s it gone for now. Let’s go quickly.'[/I] [/COLOR] [COLOR=White]___________________oOo___________________[/COLOR] [COLOR=White] [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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