(3) Randall: The established party has trekked through the winter snow to make it to the monastery. NOw the Bishop they came to see has informed them that he believes a wand in a nearby ruin can solve the problem
(3) Randall: The Bishop continues speaking
(3) Randall: "My research leads me to believe their is a relic from an ancient empire that could be useful. After going through my books I believe I have ascertained the ruins location
(3) Randall: "It lies but a days travel further up the glacier"
** (5) Lae'nial looks behind himself. **
(3) Randall: Lae'Nial looks behind him as he feels something. He sees another figure enter the study. He is surprised to see it is a half-elf
(5) Lae'nial: Hello
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: OOC: physical description?
(3) Randall: OC: sorry, yours?
(4) Shaorin: Another half-elf? I thought such a thing was simply unheard of around here.
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: There are few of the blood here in the monastery.
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: OOC: Syndra is 5'5", 105 lbs., extremely athletic, and strikingly beautiful, except for her eyes... They are a solid, unholy black.
(3) Randall: The Bishop speaks up "Yes, Syndra is a guest here. Ther is not much accomodation for her kind practically anywhere else"
** (5) Lae'nial finds this world quite disturbing. **
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: (to the Bishop) What brings another to these walls?
(3) Randall: "This is one of the Churchs paladins" he says, pointing out Homus. (Homus is a paladin that directs the party). "He has brought me a relic he wants to dispose of. I was just telling him and his friends that I think there may be a solution"
(3) Randall: waiting for some input
(3) Randall: from certain people
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: A solution to destroying this relic?
(3) Randall: The Relic in question is steeped in blood. We need to remove it's taint, but I believe that can best be done by converting it. To do that however we need another artefact. I think my studies have uncovered where such an artefact can be found, and it is close by
(3) Randall: says the bishop
(5) Lae'nial: Could it not just be steeped in holy water?
(3) Randall: Holy water will be part of my ceremony, but we need stronger power to overcome it's enchantment
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: So they are tasked with finding this artefact, are they?
(5) Lae'nial: We have tasked ourselves.
(3) Randall: Yes. I shall keep the knife here and study it. Meanwhile I suggest they hourney to the ruins and attempt to recovere the wand
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Then may those Gods that are left giuide you through the White.
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban nods slightly and turns to exit the room **
(5) Lae'nial: Thank you.
(3) Randall: Syndra wait
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban stops, looks over her shoulder **
(3) Randall: It is the depth of winter, might I not ask you to act as a guide for them as they venture into the snow
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban turns away again, thinking **
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Very well.
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: You have shown generous hospitality. I will do this.
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban turns **
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Do any of you know the White?
(3) Randall: "Good". The bishop turns back to the party "Syndra here is familiar with the area, and can act as a guide. Meanwhile I and Homus shall stay and prepare" I suggest you rest overnight and then set out early for the ruins
(5) Lae'nial: Possibly under a different name. What is it?
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: Strike, unarmed (med) Attack Roll: [1d20+8] -> [20,8] = (28)===> DMG: [1d4+4] -> [4,4] = (8)
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: I refer to the terrain. And surviving in it.
(3) Randall: OC: ?. did someone forget to whisper?
(3) Randall: OC: ah
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: OOC: testing...
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: Claw, primary Attack Roll: [1d20+8] -> [18,8] = (26)===> DMG: [1d4+4] -> [1,4] = (5)
(5) Lae'nial: Ah. No, I am largely unfamiliar with this amount of snow.
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: Claw, primary Attack Roll: [1d20+8] -> [1,8] = (9)===> DMG: [1d4+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban nods **
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Then we will brave it tomorrow morning.
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban exits **
(3) Randall: just a moment
(3) Randall: The party is led from the Bishops Study to accomodation for the night. On the way you pass a room. There is a strange beast present. None of you have seen its kind before, except syndra, it appears as a giant insect.
(3) Randall: OC: disregard that last bit
** (2) Sulimo Mandrallorn decides to remain behind and the monastary and explore his inner self... **
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: Also to learn about the history of the elves in this world
(3) Randall: The next morning, after a night of rest, you set out. Syndra leads the way.
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: And maybe let a few things fall into his pockets? :D
(2) Sulimo Mandrallorn: OOC: No comment
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: (using a map given by the bishop) Are you prepared, travellers?
** (5) Lae'nial , wrapped in probably more wool than nessasary "Yes." **
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban turns and heads into the snow, not looking back. **
** (5) Lae'nial follows Syndra, not looking sideways. **
(3) Randall: OC: Doing some adlibbing
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: That would be kind of difficult.
(2) nobody: OOC: Anyone have any experience with creatures with 3+ arms and natural attacks? Trying to figure out what "secondary attacks" refer to... 3 of the 4 claw attacks? The bite? So confused...
** (4) Shaorin , wearing clothing that looks reasonable for a rather warm day, says "My faith will protect me from the cold" **
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Fatih? Faith in whom, human...
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: OOC: You are human right? Lae'nial is the only elf?
(2) nobody: OOC: The thri-kreen entry seems to imply that all 4 claws have no penalty, but the bite gets a penalty...
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: No idea. Try the monster manual.
(4) Shaorin: OOC: er, I never quite got around to specifying that
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Never mind. Sounds like you did.
(4) Shaorin: OOC: Randall hasn't published much information on his pantheon to help me make a choice
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Shaorin appears human. It's never been perfectly clear wether he is.
(4) Shaorin: OOC: not that I've bothered to ask him about it
(4) Shaorin: OOC: he's an Elan, but I doubt any of the characters can tell he's not human
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: OOC: okay. Then I actually said that :)
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: Faith? Faith in whom, human...
(2) nobody: OOC: Erm... is there no longer an ambidexterity feat in 3.5????
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: I think it's been rolled into two-weapon fighting.
(3) Randall: OC: wasn't it multidextrity
(2) nobody: OOC: multidexterity would just be ambidexterity, but applies to extra limbs... but htere is no ambidexterity in 3.5 feats.
(3) Randall: OC: the mm2 entry refers to monster feats
(2) nobody: OOC: Right, but there is no multidexterity in mm1
(3) Randall: i just found it in mm2
(2) nobody: OOC: What page?
(3) Randall: 18
** (1) Syndra Zaintusuriban flings poo **
** (5) Lae'nial flings acid arrows **
(2) nobody: OOC: 3.5 or 3.0?
(3) Randall: as afr as i know they havn't updated mm2 to 3.5 so it's 3.
(2) nobody: OOC: What does it say it does?
(3) Randall: it's in the front at least. or perhaps at the backcreature ignores all penalties for using an off hand
(2) nobody: OOC: Ill just move on.
(2) nobody: OOC: Hmm... 2 gythkas! 8-O
(3) Randall: The part turns a corner to be confronted by a giant insect fighting 2 goblins. They are too busy to notice the party, and they could not be heard over the icy wind
(3) Randall: Work out reactions and init. will brb
(4) Shaorin: Dex check: [1d20+2] -> [13,2] = (15)
(5) Lae'nial: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [12,4] = (16)
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: : Initiative [1d20+4] -> [4,4] = (8)
(1) Syndra Zaintusuriban: OOC: oh for God's sake
** (5) Lae'nial decides on a simple solution...he approaches the battle. Whoever attacks him first is the bad guys. **
** (1) Syndra flings poo **
** (4) Shaorin is somewhat biased against the goblins. They have attacked us without provokaction before, after all. **
** (5) Lae'nial has had his world-view picked up and gently shook up a lot. **
(2) mantis: OOC: Rudy, please stop flinging poo...
(1) Syndra: OOC: sheesh.
(3) Randall: [1d20] -> [1] = (1)
(3) Randall: shall the mantis with no name roll init
(3) Randall: I'll roll for him
(3) Randall: [1d20] -> [16] = (16)
(2) mantis: [1d20+6] -> [10,6] = (16)
(3) Randall: rolloff between lae'nial and mantis
(2) mantis: [1d20+6] -> [2,6] = (8)
** (2) mantis curses the dice **
(3) Randall: and lae'nial?
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: I already rolled; 16.
(3) Randall: yes, but mantis also rolled 16
(3) Randall: then 8
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Ah. Sorry.
(5) Lae'nial: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [17,4] = (21)
(3) Randall: Lea'Nial inches froward through the snow. to see who attacks
(3) Randall: As the party watches, the insect strikes first
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Um...Not inches. Walks.
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Going slower won't make a difference.
(3) Randall: Lae'Nial walks forward as mantis strikes
(3) Randall: Mantis turn
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Uh...Who does the mantis strike?
** (2) mantis attacks with flurry of claws **
(2) mantis: Claw, primary Attack Roll: [1d20+8] -> [7,8] = (15)===> DMG: [1d6+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Lae'nial is wanting to find out which side attack *Him*.
(2) mantis: Claw, secondary Attack Roll: [1d20+6] -> [6,6] = (12)===> DMG: [1d6+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
(2) mantis: Claw, secondary Attack Roll: [1d20+6] -> [14,6] = (20)===> DMG: [1d6+4] -> [3,4] = (7)
(2) mantis: Claw, secondary Attack Roll: [1d20+6] -> [19,6] = (25)===> DMG: [1d6+4] -> [3,4] = (7)
(3) Randall: all on one?
(2) mantis: OOC: Depends on if it dies before the extra claw attacks are executed
(2) mantis: OOC: They are close enough to attack both...
(3) Randall: the first 2 miss but the third hits taking down a goblin, which means the 4th attack then takes down the other goblin
(3) Randall: The party watches in astonishment as the giant insect tears the goblins apart in a flurry of fury
** (1) Syndra readies her bow, and preps an arrow **
(5) Lae'nial: Hello
** (2) mantis eyes the party warily, still in full combat readiness **
(5) Lae'nial: Are you evil?
(3) Randall: ?
(3) Randall: WT?
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Talking to the mantis.
(1) Syndra: Clever, bloodling.
** (2) mantis stares at the elf, quite perplexed **
(3) Randall: OC: yes, pretty direct though
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: I have pointed out that Lae'nial's going through a bit of a crises now...
(2) mantis: OOC: People dont generally identify themselves as "good" or "evil"... unless they are fanatical extremes of course... :P
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: I didn't have him fall of the horse for laughs...:)
(2) mantis: "Evil? *click* Evil is in the eye of the beholder."
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Lae'nial thinks of himself as good.
(5) Lae'nial: I am lately redefining my definition of evil. Would you think of yourself as good?
(2) mantis: "Does thiiss one be speaking for all mammal-creatures?"
(5) Lae'nial: Not that I'm aware of. As far as I know, I am only speaking for myself.
(1) Syndra: He does not speak for me. YOu are a long way from home, thri-keen. What brings you to the White?
(5) Lae'nial: It comes down to killing, you see. How do I know if I should kill someone?
(5) Lae'nial: So, I approached. Whoever attacked me would then be the one I would kill.
** (1) Syndra lowers her bow **
(2) mantis: "Sent to discover great evil, searching. *click* What do the furry-creatures want of me?"
(5) Lae'nial: You know, I don't know.
(5) Lae'nial: We are searching for a way to destroy an evil.
(5) Lae'nial: But...I just realised I do not know how or why it is evil.
(1) Syndra: Do you know the glacier, thri-keen?
(3) Randall: OC: the Knife is a magic sacrificial knife. It is eveil from all the inncoent blood it has shed
(2) mantis: "Currents of world are hard to understand."
(5) Lae'nial: Currents? What are these currents? Magic?
(2) mantis: "Currents are all things, ever flowing, ever changing. *click*"
(3) Randall: OC: sorry brb
(5) Lae'nial: An interesting perspective. Thank you.
(2) mantis: OOC: Dont know if I know glacier... waiting for Randall ;)
(1) Syndra: I guide them to a structure nearby.
(2) mantis: [2d8] -> [8,1] = (9)
(2) mantis: wait I only need one of those...
(2) mantis: [1d8] -> [3] = (3)
(2) mantis: [2d10] -> [6,8] = (14)
(3) Randall: OC: passed on some background to mantis
(1) Syndra: I do not wish to be in the open at nightfall.
(5) Lae'nial: It would not be a pleasant expereice and would likely end in my death. I think I can safely say that would be bad.
(2) mantis: "Recently arriving, ambushed by mammal-killers. Snow unknown, but destination guided to."
(1) Syndra: You have been to the ruin?
(5) Lae'nial: OOC: Please note that Lae'nial is being perfectly serious.
(2) mantis: "Know not of this ruin, only know to arrive in land of no heat. Strange, strange land. Have arrived, but do not wish to remain."
** (1) Syndra turns to the others **
(5) Lae'nial: Perhaps some layers of clothing might help?
(1) Syndra: Are each of you suffering the same malady? Strangers?
(5) Lae'nial: Malady?
(5) Lae'nial: I am cold, but I do not have a disease.
(5) Lae'nial: And not very cold.
(2) mantis: "*click* stranger to land of no heat, aye."
(1) Syndra: Being from somewhere else, elf. A turn of phrase.
(1) Syndra: How did you get here?
(2) mantis: "Traveled north towards white lands for many moons. Seeking warm-bloods in need, rid world of a great evil. *click* Streams converge. Perhaps our currents flow together for a while?"
(5) Lae'nial: It would seem advantages.
(1) Syndra: If you wish to follow us to the ruin, then aye. We will return to the monastery once we've found our prize.
(2) mantis: "What is evil being sought?"
(5) Lae'nial: I was unwillingly transported here from another place, quite far from here.
(1) Syndra: An artefact rumored to... stop the evil.
(1) Syndra: Let's away. We've lingered too long.
(3) Randall: OC: for syndra, to see knife
(2) mantis: "The dark currents must be stopped from overflowing. Restore balance. *click* Let us seek to restore."
** (1) Syndra begins again towards the ruins **
** (5) Lae'nial follows. **
(3) Randall: OC: when the rest of the party arrived they saved a little girl from sacrifice. the Paladin took the knife, but assasins tried to retrieve it. the wand is needed to remove the taint of blood
(3) Randall: Onwards
(1) Syndra: OOC: ahhh okay I'm catching up
(3) Randall: The party travels further, eventually reaching a snow field. about the fireld lies rocks and monuments.
** (1) Syndra checks the map **
(3) Randall: Over the eons and the growth of the glacier, the above ground castle has fallen. YOu seek a way in.
(1) Syndra: It would appear we are here.
(3) Randall: search checks
(4) Shaorin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+4] -> [17,4] = (21)
(4) Shaorin: Over here! I found an opening.
(5) Lae'nial (exit): 20:19
(2) mantis: Search Skill Check: [1d20+1] -> [3,1] = (4)
** (4) Shaorin starts moving some snow **
** (1) Syndra moves to Shaorin **
(3) Randall: oops, wasn't sure if pictures would stay
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