Post by K Man on Oct 14, 2004 12:09:44 GMT -5
Hero, Garor, Callian, Angelus, Caelith and Newt - King Sturmguard relaxes his men, each leaning an eager ear to your tale. Once complete, the great noble nods, adding a charming smile to it.
"I can see I made the right choice electing you as Blackwing's voices in the far lands...well done."
King Sturmguard kneels down, coming to less than eye level with the fragile child Maura. He extends his arms and smiles, drawing her towards him like a doting father. She takes a few steps towards him as Sturmguard speaks softly.
"I assure you Master Caelith, they will have the utmost of care. I will forfeit my own chambers if necessary to ensure their safety...children should not have to endure this..."
You can almost see the great King grind his teeth as he speaks, holding back his anger. Maura seems comfortable and begins to stare admirably into Sturmguards amulet. He stands and finishes his statements.
"A contingency of men will be sent...perhaps more than should be...and they will be men of character. Fifty men and no less, half of which will be sent specifically to guard this...machine from which you claim sent you here."
"I assume, if there are no further requests of the crown, you had best be on your way."
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Krysta, Girud and Galdren - [Girud, Sense Motive Check Vs. Queen's Bluff] The Queen seems genuine in her desire to only see The Master to the grave...again if he is indeed not of the living. She finishes her side conversation with her son quickly, ending it prematurely it would seem.
"Very well...I am pleased that you have chosen to help the Elven Empire. Your deeds shall be recorded in our halls."
Coming from an Elf, you know that statement means you will be legendary.
"Irinys, show them the device and explain it to them."
The prince reaches into his garb, near his chest and pulls out a small piece of cloth with gilded edges...fancy and gold it looks very delicate. He lays it out neatly on a nearby table and you can immediately see it is a rough stitching in a representation of the lands. Each embroidered thread is a mountain, ocean or land's edge...it's a very clean map with embroidered labels.
Most importantly, you see several pinpoints of light that seem to burn brightly within the cloth. Not made of thread, but rather of light itself that shines from the fabric. The prince explains.
"These points of light represent where the shards are."
The Prince chases the lights with a finger.
"If a crystal moves, the pinpoints of lights move. That's how we can tell where they are."
You look over the points of light...wondering where each crystal is. Your eyes are immediately drawn to a large section, near the top of the map, where four points of light seem to coincide simultaneously. Inirnys notes this and comments.
"We believe that concentration to be The Master's keep...as you can see, it is in the Eastern most DeathSpew Swamp."
"That is where we will strike first...once we have enough power for this weapon..."
You look over the other points, taking each in individually. {The Number of Crystals and their locations are here:
As you look it over, the Queen's voice becomes prevalent again.
"We can give you items to teleport anywhere to locate the crystal and men to defend them...but as recently demonstrated, they cannot be teleported back with magic."
You look to the map, wondering where to go first...
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Yuri, Sehanine and Romar - Yuri leaps on one Derro. [Attack Roll = 13]
The leap misses and the two Derro spin, stoic and expressionless as the air before them ripples again with a force unkown. [Mind Blast Save, Romar. (I Believe Yuri, being undead is immune) Success] Although powerful, it is not enough to knock down the ranger.
[Romar and Yuri have acted twice now, once for surprise, then once for normal round. The Derro went, now we are back into the next round. Romar will go but I need Yuri's third action.]
Romar spins on the little Derro, bringing the flat of his blade around. [Attack Rolls = 11,6] Both attacks miss the small, armored Derro and the battle will go on.
[Initiative: Yuri and Romar, The Drow and Derro, Sehanine.]
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"I can see I made the right choice electing you as Blackwing's voices in the far lands...well done."
King Sturmguard kneels down, coming to less than eye level with the fragile child Maura. He extends his arms and smiles, drawing her towards him like a doting father. She takes a few steps towards him as Sturmguard speaks softly.
"I assure you Master Caelith, they will have the utmost of care. I will forfeit my own chambers if necessary to ensure their safety...children should not have to endure this..."
You can almost see the great King grind his teeth as he speaks, holding back his anger. Maura seems comfortable and begins to stare admirably into Sturmguards amulet. He stands and finishes his statements.
"A contingency of men will be sent...perhaps more than should be...and they will be men of character. Fifty men and no less, half of which will be sent specifically to guard this...machine from which you claim sent you here."
"I assume, if there are no further requests of the crown, you had best be on your way."
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Krysta, Girud and Galdren - [Girud, Sense Motive Check Vs. Queen's Bluff] The Queen seems genuine in her desire to only see The Master to the grave...again if he is indeed not of the living. She finishes her side conversation with her son quickly, ending it prematurely it would seem.
"Very well...I am pleased that you have chosen to help the Elven Empire. Your deeds shall be recorded in our halls."
Coming from an Elf, you know that statement means you will be legendary.
"Irinys, show them the device and explain it to them."
The prince reaches into his garb, near his chest and pulls out a small piece of cloth with gilded edges...fancy and gold it looks very delicate. He lays it out neatly on a nearby table and you can immediately see it is a rough stitching in a representation of the lands. Each embroidered thread is a mountain, ocean or land's edge...it's a very clean map with embroidered labels.
Most importantly, you see several pinpoints of light that seem to burn brightly within the cloth. Not made of thread, but rather of light itself that shines from the fabric. The prince explains.
"These points of light represent where the shards are."
The Prince chases the lights with a finger.
"If a crystal moves, the pinpoints of lights move. That's how we can tell where they are."
You look over the points of light...wondering where each crystal is. Your eyes are immediately drawn to a large section, near the top of the map, where four points of light seem to coincide simultaneously. Inirnys notes this and comments.
"We believe that concentration to be The Master's keep...as you can see, it is in the Eastern most DeathSpew Swamp."
"That is where we will strike first...once we have enough power for this weapon..."
You look over the other points, taking each in individually. {The Number of Crystals and their locations are here:
1 Ravenshead
4 DeathSpew Swamp East
1 Bazarkrak Castle
1 The Dune Palace
1 The Glade
2 Ephemiryl
1 The Feathered Isle
1 Cannon's Foot
1 The Trees of Astoril
1 Scaland
As you look it over, the Queen's voice becomes prevalent again.
"We can give you items to teleport anywhere to locate the crystal and men to defend them...but as recently demonstrated, they cannot be teleported back with magic."
You look to the map, wondering where to go first...
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Yuri, Sehanine and Romar - Yuri leaps on one Derro. [Attack Roll = 13]
The leap misses and the two Derro spin, stoic and expressionless as the air before them ripples again with a force unkown. [Mind Blast Save, Romar. (I Believe Yuri, being undead is immune) Success] Although powerful, it is not enough to knock down the ranger.
[Romar and Yuri have acted twice now, once for surprise, then once for normal round. The Derro went, now we are back into the next round. Romar will go but I need Yuri's third action.]
Romar spins on the little Derro, bringing the flat of his blade around. [Attack Rolls = 11,6] Both attacks miss the small, armored Derro and the battle will go on.
[Initiative: Yuri and Romar, The Drow and Derro, Sehanine.]
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