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Falan / Pacyr Campaign => Return to the Plateau => Topic started by: Asinjin on February 17, 2017, 12:18:44 AM
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To start, here is experience:
Marston - for guns blazing in undead destruction - 3800
Harrick - for animated horses to pull the wagons - 4400
Finn - for several very hand scrolls - 5700
Artemus - for the most successful uses of Turn Undead we have seen in a session - 5700
Note the difference is mostly because of the difference in level.
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The day Vestalion takes the army is the 24th day of the 5th month of 787.
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Who presents the deal to the town?
Who in the town do you present the deal to?
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Who presents the deal to the town?
Who in the town do you present the deal to?
Harrick, being the high cleric deals with the mayor first of all, but he does pull in the religious leaders as well, as he realizes they will present the most problems.
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The trial of Gnorton, starts three days after you return. It is presided over by the gnome chief justice of Grimhold Gnapperhap Slitazelt, a worshiper of Gruweas.
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Harrick, being the high cleric deals with the mayor first of all, but he does pull in the religious leaders as well, as he realizes they will present the most problems.
The meeting happens at dinner time the day after you return. At first, the Mayor assembles the clerics of the town to talk to Harrick about it. Artemus, Harrick, and Finn are included at the meeting. Also there is Frederick Welow, cleric of Falan; Arfans, the cleric of Tfop that has gone on the airship with you; Jocoth, the dwarven cleric of Dedestroyt; Harris Gotleadger the pastor of Gruweas; Marsk Kiteron, former lead sheriff and cleric of Lightstalker; Grumber, the dwarven cleric of Drunnbar; and Wisk, the Vass cleric of Lakius.
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The meeting happens at dinner time the day after you return. At first, the Mayor assembles the clerics of the town to talk to Harrick about it. Artemus, Harrick, and Finn are included at the meeting. Also there is Frederick Welow, cleric of Falan; Arfans, the cleric of Tfop that has gone on the airship with you; Jocoth, the dwarven cleric of Dedestroyt; Harris Gotleadger the pastor of Gruweas; Marsk Kiteron, former lead sheriff and cleric of Lightstalker; Grumber, the dwarven cleric of Drunnbar; and Wisk, the Vass cleric of Lakius.
The meeting takes place at the mayor's town hall. It is not open to the public, and deputies and sheriffs stand guard. Many curious townsfolk try to listen in to the meeting.
The mayor calls the meeting to order, "Gathered clergy, Cleric Harrick Kindle of the before now mostly unknown deity Vestalion brings word of a proposal from his lord for our town. Please give him your attention." The mayor is dressed in all the finery of his office, suit, insignia, hat which he removes to speak. He is calm and well spoken and impresses you all with his presence at this heavy meeting.
The group, gathered around a table meant for such meetings, wait for Harrick to address them all from a podium set up at one end of the room. They have all at this point heard bits of what happened to the crusader army.
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The trial of Gnorton, starts three days after you return. It is presided over by the gnome chief justice of Grimhold Gnapperhap Slitazelt, a worshiper of Gruweas.
All those that were present at the battle are called to testify. If any of you plan to not testify under oath, let me know.
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To start, here is experience:
Marston - for guns blazing in undead destruction - 3800
Harrick - for animated horses to pull the wagons - 4400
Finn - for several very hand scrolls - 5700
Artemus - for the most successful uses of Turn Undead we have seen in a session - 5700
Note the difference is mostly because of the difference in level.
If anyone got a level, please message me.
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Harrick climbs to the front of the crowed.. he looks sweaty and unwell, dark circles under his eyes and his short balding grey hair is matted..
" Fellow Gimholdians... We have been living a lie. We've lived for almost a generation believing the skull lords forces destroyed. That crusade may have cut off the head, but the body was well and intact. The Lieutenant of the Skull Lord still resided in the fortress slowly gaining power. That power was on full display as he crushed the Falanic army that came to destroy him. That rampaging force was set to attack Grimhold and finish the job it started. My Lord Vestaleon took matters into his own hands. Riding out to the army and in honorable single combat destroyed the commanding power. He took control of the legions of undead and then turned back to the fortress with the army to leave us in peace. He offers us a deal with very few requests. Leave Vestaleon in his Fortress alone, leave the lands within normal sight of it in peace and he vowed that Grimhold will be forever free of undead he can control. He gave me a symbol of this deal.. a flaming skeleton which will reside as a beacon on Vestalion's temple here in the town. As long as it is burning, grimhold will be free of undeath. What say you?"
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Harrick climbs to the front of the crowed.. he looks sweaty and unwell, dark circles under his eyes and his short balding grey hair is matted..
" Fellow Gimholdians... We have been living a lie. We've lived for almost a generation believing the skull lords forces destroyed. That crusade may have cut off the head, but the body was well and intact. The Lieutenant of the Skull Lord still resided in the fortress slowly gaining power. That power was on full display as he crushed the Falanic army that came to destroy him. That rampaging force was set to attack Grimhold and finish the job it started. My Lord Vestaleon took matters into his own hands. Riding out to the army and in honorable single combat destroyed the commanding power. He took control of the legions of undead and then turned back to the fortress with the army to leave us in peace. He offers us a deal with very few requests. Leave Vestaleon in his Fortress alone, leave the lands within normal sight of it in peace and he vowed that Grimhold will be forever free of undead he can control. He gave me a symbol of this deal.. a flaming skeleton which will reside as a beacon on Vestalion's temple here in the town. As long as it is burning, grimhold will be free of undeath. What say you?"
There is much discussion among the clerics gathered. Suprisingly, the first to speak is Grumber, who says, "Falan failed, and failed again. For now, I say, let us make this deal. Give us time to reclaim the lands free from undead. Stay prepared and see if this Vestalion keeps his word."
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Frederick Welow soberly responds, "I think a time of respite is fine. Accept the offer for now."
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Marsk says, "We should make no deals with that creature. Give no response to it. If it attacks, we will defeat it. In time, perhaps we can destroy it." Turning to Harrick, "And keep a close watch on him."
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Arfans chimes in, "What can you tell us of your Lord? Will he keep his word?" It seems a foolish question, as no one expects Harrcik to say anything but yes. Arfans asks in nonetheless.
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After Harrick says his words I say to the mayor that all the clerics should discuss this in private without Harrick aorund. When that meeting occurs I say the following.
Falan has not failed. Our city still stands because of the brave faithful of Falan and the other deities in the city. That being said there is no need to fight another battle at this time against such a powerful force. I believe we would win but the loses would be great. I think we keep this treat for now so we can plan for the future and decide how we will eventually deal with the new leader of the undead.
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Harrick mutters.. drawing those closer to him (low chr)..
" He will keep his word because it is treaty both will benefit from. He gives you more land as long as you leave him alone. Falan left a vacuum when he dropped the undead, and many are going to try to fill that void. Vestalion is the power of Fire and Undeath and he is not evil. He observes the world much as Dedestroyt does. He was created from evil but has ascended past that fundamental level. What you should fear is the other truly evil powers that will try to take the undead. "
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Harrick mutters.. drawing those closer to him (low chr)..
" He will keep his word because it is treaty both will benefit from. He gives you more land as long as you leave him alone. Falan left a vacuum when he dropped the undead, and many are going to try to fill that void. Vestalion is the power of Fire and Undeath and he is not evil. He observes the world much as Dedestroyt does. He was created from evil but has ascended past that fundamental level. What you should fear is the other truly evil powers that will try to take the undead. "
Having heard Harrick, the mayor asks him to step out and they speak without him in the room, as Artemus suggested.
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Falan left a vacuum when he dropped the undead, and many are going to try to fill that void...What you should fear is the other truly evil powers that will try to take the undead.
After Harrick leaves, Finn speaks: "What Harrick said is sadly true. The power of un-life, as deplorable as it is, will not simply fade away now that Falan has detached himself from it. Someone...something...will pick up that portfolio. If Vestalion is a likely candidate, best we be on good terms with It, even if only in the form of an uneasy truce. At least this way we can keep a close eye on It, and Its high cleric; and when the sun rises on a day when Vestalion becomes an unacceptable threat, we will act."
<scratches his greying dreadlocks in deep thought> "I was planning to set up a farm and shrine here in this territory we are settling. It is clear to me now what I must do. I will volunteer to watch over the lands bordering the fortress, so that Habastly's Light may be a beacon of life that drives back the shadow of Undeath."
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Side note to the group: "We should try to reclaim the fallen clerics of Falan from the gorge surrounding the fortress so that they may be properly put to rest. Perhaps that could be something Harrick could arrange as a sign of good faith."
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Side note to the group: "We should try to reclaim the fallen clerics of Falan from the gorge surrounding the fortress so that they may be properly put to rest. Perhaps that could be something Harrick could arrange as a sign of good faith."
Agreed
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Jocoth's response, when it is his turn to speak, is, "There can be no arrangements with the unnatural. Practically, it does us no good to bother him."
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Having heard the responses, the Mayor says, "Thank you all for your time and input. I will take your words into consideration as I speak with other gatherings in Grimhold."
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The mayor spends the next several days meeting with different groups in Grimhold. He meets with the tinkers, he spends a day meeting with the general population, and he meets with the sheriffs, deputies, and judges.
Before he is done meeting, three days pass and it is time for the trial of Gnorton. All of you are called to testify. Let me know if you plan on not testifying.
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The other two crusaders are going to be tried as well, although the charges are different for each one. Jon Darose, the human wizard that was casting the illegal spells is facing the most severe charges.
Gnorton's trial will be first.
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Gnorton's trial is a big event. There is buzz all over the city about it. If it were not for the fact that most of the faithful of Falan were already nearby, there would be a huge influx of visitors. The trial is held sooner than usual for one of its magnitude. While the trials are usually held at the courthouse, this one is being held at Domain, the temple of Gruweas. The temple and accommodate more visitors and is also a more secure location for a cleric of Falan.
The morning of the trial, the area around Domain is packed. Estimates are the no less than 5,000 have gathered. Street vendors are selling all manner of things. In an attempt to promote his clicker, a local tinker named Herverd has set it up around Domain so that everyone can hear the goings on inside. Those that have to testify or present at the trial officially take quite some time getting into the building.
The interior has been set up plainly and efficiently to accommodate the event. The many tablets of law still adorn the walls. The many pews are still in place. At the front of the temple, the alter serves as the judge's bench. To his right and left have been set up booth's for the defense and prosecution. Grimhold's top lawyer, a human named Lars Aminwell is prosecuting. He is nearly 40 and has been the chief prosecutor for three years. He is fit and ordered in dress and style. He has a bushy brown mustache and a suit to match it in color. He is respected by most and has not taken a religious stance, visiting many temple over the years.
The defense counselor is a gnome from Highland named Gnemjay Bestuit. He is a high priced, well dressed lawyer. He has four gnome assistants with him. He has slightly browned skin and is over 200 years old. He wears an old fashioned suit, dating from his early days in style but newly made. His face in long and his nose pointed.
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Typically these trials would be done all at once, and it is odd to Marston in particular that they split the three defendants into different trials.
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Security is tight in and around Domain. Hundreds of crusaders arrive and it is only their recent exhausting crusade that likely prevents them from trying to forcibly taking Gnorton.
All deputies and sheriffs, constable and town watch are on notice that if the crusaders and other faithful of Falan take action that they are to be stopped with force. There is worry that it could break into a full scale battle in the town since many faithful of Falan and possible others would revolt with the crusaders.
Even the airship isn't far and you suspect that Gneon would take part in putting down any uprising. It is not anchored and floats not directly above Domain.
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Typically these trials would be done all at once, and it is odd to Marston in particular that they split the three defendants into different trials.
Are all three trials represented by the same legal teams on both defense and prosecution?
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Are all three trials represented by the same legal teams on both defense and prosecution?
Prosecution yes, defense you are not sure.
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Prosecution yes, defense you are not sure.
Is there any way for me to find out who's on the defense teams, or am I prevented from that since I'm required to testify?
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Is there any way for me to find out who's on the defense teams, or am I prevented from that since I'm required to testify?
It has not been announced and its possible that even the judge doesn't know yet. Gnemjay is talking to all of the defendants.
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All the characters should prepare thoughts on what their character does if no noteworthy events occur for one to twelve months.
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The trial begins, but not before the crowds have to be calmed multiple times and threatened with the trial being closed if it continues.
A variety of spells are put in place for the questioning.
The prosecution begins.
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All the characters should prepare thoughts on what their character does if no noteworthy events occur for one to twelve months.
I plan on getting my farm and shrine setup in any time we have available. I make a trip home via "transport via plants" to arrange resources and help. After I testify, of course.
I also talk to the mayor and Gneon about Habastly's role as steward over the "buffer" lands adjacent to Vestalion's fortress.
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I also talk to the mayor and Gneon about Habastly's role as steward over the "buffer" lands adjacent to Vestalion's fortress.
The mayor says, "Of course we accept your role as grovetender of the lands."
Gneon says, "Other than the lands you own, you will have to take that up with the individual land owners."
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For clarity, I meant that I would take whatever lands were closest to Vestalion as part of my claim, and keep an eye on the buffer zone that gets established around the fort. Has someone already laid claim to those areas?
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For clarity, I meant that I would take whatever lands were closest to Vestalion as part of my claim, and keep an eye on the buffer zone that gets established around the fort. Has someone already laid claim to those areas?
Sorry, they both have no issue with you taking those lands, and they have not already been claimed. They are some of the farthest from Grimhold.
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Sorry, they both have no issue with you taking those lands, and they have not already been claimed. They are some of the farthest from Grimhold.
Harrick will happily take the lands "just" on the other side of the boundry, if Vestalion allows me, otherwise, adjacent to Finns.
I plan to work this farm with a complete skeleton crew. Hopefully Finn won't feel the need to build a wall.
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Hopefully Finn won't feel the need to build a wall.
There will certainly be a wall.
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They are some of the farthest from Grimhold.
It was ~6 days travel on foot, correct?
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There will certainly be a wall.
Make the undead pay for it.
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It was ~6 days travel on foot, correct?
For the army, yes. They move about 2 miles an hour.
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Make the undead pay for it.
Habastly will provide. After Finn gains ~10,000 more xp. Time to get posting!
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The trial begins, but not before the crowds have to be calmed multiple times and threatened with the trial being closed if it continues.
A variety of spells are put in place for the questioning.
The prosecution begins.
The prosecution takes a direct, quick, fact based approach They ask questions Harrick, Marston, Finn, and Sly. Artemus does not testify. You are not given time to expound or monologue while questioned. The judge does not allow it and the prosecutor does not want it. The prosecutor submits the results of several spells cast in the area to bolster your answers. He does not mention the gardener's nature, Harrick's new deity, or Gnorton's rank.
It goes so fast the audience barely has time to digest it.
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The prosecution's time is short enough that the daily meal break is held after it ends. Returning in the afternoon, the judge tells the defense to begin. It becomes clear that the defense is planning to take a lot of time and play to emotions.
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Posting, messaging, emailing xp for last two threads:
Harrick - 55
Finn - 105
Marston - 55
Artemus - 45