Menu
News
All News
Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
Pathfinder
Starfinder
Warhammer
2d20 System
Year Zero Engine
Industry News
Reviews
Dragon Reflections
Columns
Weekly Digests
Weekly News Digest
Freebies, Sales & Bundles
RPG Print News
RPG Crowdfunding News
Game Content
ENterplanetary DimENsions
Mythological Figures
Opinion
Worlds of Design
Peregrine's Next
RPG Evolution
Other Columns
From the Freelancing Frontline
Monster ENcyclopedia
WotC/TSR Alumni Look Back
4 Hours w/RSD (Ryan Dancey)
The Road to 3E (Jonathan Tweet)
Greenwood's Realms (Ed Greenwood)
Drawmij's TSR (Jim Ward)
Community
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Resources
Wiki
Pages
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Downloads
Latest reviews
Search resources
EN Publishing
Store
EN5ider
Adventures in ZEITGEIST
Awfully Cheerful Engine
What's OLD is NEW
Judge Dredd & The Worlds Of 2000AD
War of the Burning Sky
Level Up: Advanced 5E
Events & Releases
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Featured Events
Socials!
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook (EN Publishing)
Facebook (EN World)
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Podcast
Features
Top 5 RPGs Compiled Charts 2004-Present
Adventure Game Industry Market Research Summary (RPGs) V1.0
Ryan Dancey: Acquiring TSR
Q&A With Gary Gygax
D&D Rules FAQs
TSR, WotC, & Paizo: A Comparative History
D&D Pronunciation Guide
Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarters
Tabletop RPG Podcast Hall of Fame
Eric Noah's Unofficial D&D 3rd Edition News
D&D in the Mainstream
D&D & RPG History
About Morrus
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Community
General Tabletop Discussion
EN Publishing
[ZEITGEIST] The Continuing Adventures of Korrigan & Co.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="gideonpepys" data-source="post: 7110161" data-attributes="member: 79141"><p><strong>Session 12 (135) - Part Three - Medium-term Aftermath</strong></p><p></p><p>In answer to a key question that may arise from your reading of this incident: How did Hildegaard and Thurgid avoid the effects of the sleeping draught? Simple: there are no effects. The draught is nothing more than a harmless tonic, concocted to allow Rumdoom to sidestep the consequences of his own foolishness. Many month ago, to get out of a prearranged appearance at an eschatological conference in Balingrad – which was, at that time of year, cut off by snows – Rumdoom had refused to teleport on ethical grounds. This refusal caused a rather public dispute and Rumdoom was required to repeat his objections to teleportation several times. Hildegaard came up with the idea of a sleeping tonic that would allow Rumdoom to sidestep his apparent loathing when necessary. She would administer it, and he would feign torpor until the appropriate point.</p><p></p><p>Why, then, did he exhibit such a dramatic reaction in Renza, on learning that he had been teleported against his will? Dear reader, your guess is as good as mine.</p><p></p><p>MEDIUM-TERM AFTERMATH</p><p></p><p>Glaucia Evora interrogated Khaled Valchek, and said he had no case to answer as far as the Berans were concerned. He had clearly been dominated by the tyrant. She left his fate in Rumdoom's hands.</p><p></p><p>Examination of the strange syringes carried by Lya suggested that they contained traces of charged witchoil. Injection may facilitate - indeed, may cause – short-term possession by a specific soul. But whose?</p><p></p><p>Back in Seobriga, Uru and the Clockwork Count used the Godmind Urn to take control of one of the dockside golems inside the central citadel. Once they had caused it to crash through the main gates, a unit of heavily armoured minotaurs riding king-bred triceratops charged inside and trampled the mechanical defenders within. There wasn’t much resistance anyway, as there was no functioning leadership, now that Pemberton had been driven off, and Valchek had been rescued. Substantial loss of life was averted.</p><p></p><p>The Clockwork Count asked for two things in return for his service to Ber: that he be allowed access to Tinker’s workshop on Isla Dolas Focas; and that he be permitted to destroy <em>the Godmind Urn</em> by throwing it into the lava.</p><p></p><p>The Bruse granted both, in an audience with the unit. (They were warned about his face and had to steel themselves when they looked at him. The Bruse refused to hide his injuries behind a mask.) From the outset, Korrigan was keen to address any misconceptions the Bruse may have had about his rallies in Seobriga, by assuring him that there was no intention to challenge his rule, only to promote the succession of a candidate who not only benefit the nation of Ber but also uphold the vision of the founder of the nation, the original Bruse, who wanted the country be strong and united and led on the basis of merit alone. Korrigan hoped that the Bruse would see Corta Nariz de Guerra as a worthy successor, particularly in light of the recent good news from the south. The naval engagement, led by Corta, had been a resounding success. </p><p></p><p>Bruse Shantus dismissed all of this with an airy wave. He was happy that the Risuri had demonstrated their good faith and best intentions. As far as he was concerned, they were welcome to all of Tinker’s malevolent discoveries. From hence forth, the Beran nation wanted nothing further to do with metal men and stinking factories! (Kenna Vigilante and Zarkava Ssa’litt both remained impassive, but Korrigan could tell they were faking it.) Then he announced that the unit should be regarded as honorary Executores. Later, when they were alone, Glaucia confided in Korrigan that there was no such thing. “You are either an executores, or you are not. You are not.” She didn’t mean that in a bad way, he realised. </p><p></p><p>More news arrived from the south: The gnolls in Karch refused to surrender, and had been wiped out by the Berans. Karch was bombarded, then invaded and razed. No prisoners were taken, as that would be slavery. From henceforth there would be a new policy of zero tolerance towards the rebellious tribes. </p><p></p><p>Gupta helped to raise a monument to the dead of Seobriga, just like the ones back home in Flint. She said a few words for poor Bian. Roderigo had survived his encounter with Khoomrung and was there when she went to say goodbye to Melissa and Ludoso. Melissa asked Gupta to stay in touch and gave her the names of one or two fellow journalists Gupta might call upon if ever she found herself beyond the shores of Risur again. Melissa corresponded with them to share stories, and had a contact in most every place (as did Gupta).</p><p></p><p>Rumdoom dragged Valchek along to check out the submersible built by Tinker back when Pemberton was still allowing him to indulge his obsessions. Valchek also revealed some maps he had scribbled down from memory after Silas Fennac's journal had been stolen from him. He hoped they might lead to the Stone of Not. He clearly expected Rumdoom to take them from him. "Oh, no," said Rumdoom. "You're coming with me."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gideonpepys, post: 7110161, member: 79141"] [b]Session 12 (135) - Part Three - Medium-term Aftermath[/b] In answer to a key question that may arise from your reading of this incident: How did Hildegaard and Thurgid avoid the effects of the sleeping draught? Simple: there are no effects. The draught is nothing more than a harmless tonic, concocted to allow Rumdoom to sidestep the consequences of his own foolishness. Many month ago, to get out of a prearranged appearance at an eschatological conference in Balingrad – which was, at that time of year, cut off by snows – Rumdoom had refused to teleport on ethical grounds. This refusal caused a rather public dispute and Rumdoom was required to repeat his objections to teleportation several times. Hildegaard came up with the idea of a sleeping tonic that would allow Rumdoom to sidestep his apparent loathing when necessary. She would administer it, and he would feign torpor until the appropriate point. Why, then, did he exhibit such a dramatic reaction in Renza, on learning that he had been teleported against his will? Dear reader, your guess is as good as mine. MEDIUM-TERM AFTERMATH Glaucia Evora interrogated Khaled Valchek, and said he had no case to answer as far as the Berans were concerned. He had clearly been dominated by the tyrant. She left his fate in Rumdoom's hands. Examination of the strange syringes carried by Lya suggested that they contained traces of charged witchoil. Injection may facilitate - indeed, may cause – short-term possession by a specific soul. But whose? Back in Seobriga, Uru and the Clockwork Count used the Godmind Urn to take control of one of the dockside golems inside the central citadel. Once they had caused it to crash through the main gates, a unit of heavily armoured minotaurs riding king-bred triceratops charged inside and trampled the mechanical defenders within. There wasn’t much resistance anyway, as there was no functioning leadership, now that Pemberton had been driven off, and Valchek had been rescued. Substantial loss of life was averted. The Clockwork Count asked for two things in return for his service to Ber: that he be allowed access to Tinker’s workshop on Isla Dolas Focas; and that he be permitted to destroy [I]the Godmind Urn[/I] by throwing it into the lava. The Bruse granted both, in an audience with the unit. (They were warned about his face and had to steel themselves when they looked at him. The Bruse refused to hide his injuries behind a mask.) From the outset, Korrigan was keen to address any misconceptions the Bruse may have had about his rallies in Seobriga, by assuring him that there was no intention to challenge his rule, only to promote the succession of a candidate who not only benefit the nation of Ber but also uphold the vision of the founder of the nation, the original Bruse, who wanted the country be strong and united and led on the basis of merit alone. Korrigan hoped that the Bruse would see Corta Nariz de Guerra as a worthy successor, particularly in light of the recent good news from the south. The naval engagement, led by Corta, had been a resounding success. Bruse Shantus dismissed all of this with an airy wave. He was happy that the Risuri had demonstrated their good faith and best intentions. As far as he was concerned, they were welcome to all of Tinker’s malevolent discoveries. From hence forth, the Beran nation wanted nothing further to do with metal men and stinking factories! (Kenna Vigilante and Zarkava Ssa’litt both remained impassive, but Korrigan could tell they were faking it.) Then he announced that the unit should be regarded as honorary Executores. Later, when they were alone, Glaucia confided in Korrigan that there was no such thing. “You are either an executores, or you are not. You are not.” She didn’t mean that in a bad way, he realised. More news arrived from the south: The gnolls in Karch refused to surrender, and had been wiped out by the Berans. Karch was bombarded, then invaded and razed. No prisoners were taken, as that would be slavery. From henceforth there would be a new policy of zero tolerance towards the rebellious tribes. Gupta helped to raise a monument to the dead of Seobriga, just like the ones back home in Flint. She said a few words for poor Bian. Roderigo had survived his encounter with Khoomrung and was there when she went to say goodbye to Melissa and Ludoso. Melissa asked Gupta to stay in touch and gave her the names of one or two fellow journalists Gupta might call upon if ever she found herself beyond the shores of Risur again. Melissa corresponded with them to share stories, and had a contact in most every place (as did Gupta). Rumdoom dragged Valchek along to check out the submersible built by Tinker back when Pemberton was still allowing him to indulge his obsessions. Valchek also revealed some maps he had scribbled down from memory after Silas Fennac's journal had been stolen from him. He hoped they might lead to the Stone of Not. He clearly expected Rumdoom to take them from him. "Oh, no," said Rumdoom. "You're coming with me." [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Community
General Tabletop Discussion
EN Publishing
[ZEITGEIST] The Continuing Adventures of Korrigan & Co.
Top