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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 0:42:02 GMT
Hurk finds talking to Tellemon easier than he expected. Perhaps there had been communication between the governor and the garrison. He would have his help and the garrison's hands in clearing rock to rebuild once again.
Coden spies no magic upon the urns other than the wards outside them (the ones painted in black - mentioned before).
True sight reveals small ethereal forms of a man and woman in strange gear, slumbering within. One in each vessel.
It was decided to wait until the other divinations from Andras before the other things were attempted by Mal.
Over the next few days, the weapons were completely scoured.
The datchi club is superior to those of its ilk. It also can slow an opponent occasionally, the sheer force kinetically savaging the target (see updated item in Obsidian Portal).
The gythka? Interesting. This polearm was carried by multiple kreen heroes over a great period of time. It taps into the hivemind more effectively than the subconscious ancestral memory of the insect-race. Revelations of the past are more common when carried by a kreen owner. Otherwise, it is better in use than most ordinary gythkas.
The stone knife? A halfling chieftain's personal blade, Um-Gothag by name, it quells fear and inspires calm in the face of adversary. It also has a habit of bestowing wealth, twisting Fate about the wielder and his prey.
To be continued... (as I update the wiki)
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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 1:01:07 GMT
Mak casts his Clues of Ash and is assailed by visions of a savage earthquake and cataclysm. From a temple's stone entrance, he sees a wave of black and crimson magma flowing swiftly towards him as people in odd dress scatter hopelessly. The wave coats everything...
...and eventually his vision. A silent scream.
Silenced.
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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 1:21:23 GMT
The eventual know history cast upon the urns reveals more.
These urns were owned by an undead warlord named Harkor in the realms of the same name.
They contain the remains and souls two of his strongest lieutenants, a woman warrior & crusader named Shurpanakha and Narakasura a nobleman-turned cultist; both fellow worshippers of flame. The two quarreled before passing, but served Harkor both in life & death.
They were stolen and hidden in Nibenay (as you are aware) and then held by Manion of Shom.
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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 1:28:29 GMT
I will wait here - you can decide which of the two entities you wish to contact via telepathy or other clairvoyance. At this point, Hurk will have a wagon and a full set of a dozen hands to help clear stone. The mekillot bone has been located. It is too big to deal with in shop, so it is openly worked in the area the betting fight was once seen. If Rizla wishes to fight any day, speak now - since we have other things that are best uninterrupted, I suggest that those might take a few days to book. If there is something I left out, please feel free to remark here.  |
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Post by Attilius on Nov 16, 2020 2:14:16 GMT
At this point, Hurk will have a wagon and a full set of a dozen hands to help clear stone. HurK uses his b'rohg form to help collect the stones and place them in the wagon, then will transform into a mekillot in order to pull the wagon to the needed area. He'll keep this up until he uses 90% of his PsP's each day. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 2:52:52 GMT
Mak will cast telepathy and attempt to speak with the urn that holds Narakasura.
His interest is perked up at the mention of a blade that was wielded by a halfling chieftain. "Is Um-Gothag the name of the previous owner or the name of the blade itself?"
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Post by Niachi on Nov 16, 2020 3:13:09 GMT
These urns were owned by an undead warlord named Harkor in the realms of the same name.
They contain the remains and souls two of his strongest lieutenants, a woman warrior & crusader named Shurpanakha and Narakasura a nobleman-turned cultist; both fellow worshippers of flame. The two quarreled before passing, but served Harkor both in life & death.
They were stolen and hidden in Nibenay (as you are aware) and then held by Manion of Shom.
During the findings, with Andras present, Laakh asks the group:
What does 'crusader' signify to anyone?
Am I the only one who feels that contacting these fire-worshipping minions of a dead lord is a bad idea, unless under stringent wards?
What wards are available and what prices?
If contact: Do we unleash them on Purlons? Make parley with them? The tablets say they are quite angry.
The knife: best in a halfling's hands, yah? And which of you two?
The gythka and shaman-club:
A) keep one, sell/trade the other for an enchanted/empowered anti worm item in town. Rizla can use one.
B) Sell both, spread word for those interested, barter for anti worm, Fire Protection items.
c) keep both for now and wait for better weapon market in Balic?
Alert Veiled Alliance and Governor to psurlons -pros/cons?
I would like to visit the weaponshop, clothing shop, and wine shop, likely stop in each shop over several days, and observe Rizla in the fighting pit.
Whatever everyone wants to RP, I'm open. The more time I spend here, the more potential contacts I can make.
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Post by Attilius on Nov 16, 2020 3:40:40 GMT
Mak will cast telepathy and attempt to speak with the urn that holds Narakasura... If Mak agree's, HurK lotus sits, relaxes and makes contact into Mak's mind. He simply hides deep in the halflings subconscious and prepares to throw up Tower of Iron Will, if he senses anything stressful. [3' bubble effect] |
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Post by Attilius on Nov 16, 2020 3:52:35 GMT
What does 'crusader' signify to anyone?
The half giant shrugs his shoulders. Am I the only one who feels that contacting these fire-worshipping minions of a dead lord is a bad idea, unless under stringent wards?
The gythka and shaman-club:
A) keep one, sell/trade the other for an enchanted/empowered anti worm item in town. Rizla can use one.
B) Sell both, spread word for those interested, barter for anti worm, Fire Protection items.
c) keep both for now and wait for better weapon market in Balic? [C] As HurK inspects each colored stone on the Datchi club he says "If I didn't need magic to physically hurt the Ssurlons, then I would sell it. But until they're dead or we find something better to trade for me to use, I say we keep them both in hand."
Alert Veiled Alliance and Governor to psurlons -pros/cons?
HurK answers "We have already alerted those that wear the veil through Andras. I say we leave it at that. This is their town and we don't need to step on their toes. If they want more people to know, Andras will see to it I'm sure." |
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Post by Niachi on Nov 16, 2020 16:29:49 GMT
Mak, How about Know Alignment on the urns' contents? Knowing that would drive communications going forward, I'd have more information to deal with them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 18:07:01 GMT
Mak will agree to the suggestions of both of his companions. "Yes, please protect my mind immense one."
Mak will cast Know Age on both urns [Tome of Magic, Lv 1 Divination] followed by Know Alignment on the contents of both urns [Player's Handbook, Lv 2 Divination] before moving forward with Telepathy on the urn of Narakasura.
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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 20:14:48 GMT
For simplicity's sake all spells are done on the Gambit.
The urns date 4,086 and 4,088 years old (Shurpanakha's and Narakasura's respectively).
Shurpanakha's urn resists a know alignment... Narakasura's radiates both Neutrality & Evil.
Hurk begins his mental protection as Mak elicits the elemental spirits for the powers of telepathy.
There is no resistance, no fight against the spell.
"Manion?"
A dry male voice creaks, like a harsh whisper rediscovering it's timber.
"No. Not Manion. Not Gallard or Harkor either. Who are you to disturb my rest?"
Thus spoke Narakasura.
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Post by Coden Rokos (Jesse H.) on Nov 16, 2020 20:16:31 GMT
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Post by DM Bob on Nov 16, 2020 20:20:19 GMT
OOC: It felt suiting given the moral compass divinations and bleak defined alignment to sneak that into the post. Athas' Gods are dead too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 20:33:05 GMT
For simplicity's sake all spells are done on the Gambit. The urns date 4,086 and 4,088 years old (Shurpanakha's and Narakasura's respectively). Shurpanakha's urn resists a know alignment... Narakasura's radiates both Neutrality & Evil. Hurk begins his mental protection as Mak elicits the elemental spirits for the powers of telepathy. There is no resistance, no fight against the spell. "Manion?"A dry male voice creaks, like a harsh whisper rediscovering it's timber. "No. Not Manion. Not Gallard or Harkor either. Who are you to disturb my rest?" Thus spoke Narakasura. "I am called Mak. In my devotion, I read the ashes of your demise [something only possible with access to the Sphere of Fire] and mourn your passing. You have slept for 53 Kings Ages and 7 years. Will you speak with me great Narakasura?" |
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