Habololy Forum
Young New World => Out Into the World => Topic started by: Asinjin on May 20, 2021, 12:10:11 AM
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Start with xp for surviving a shark attack and a storm:
400xp
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It has been five weeks since the Gamelel Cruise left Newporton.
I was off by a bit, there is still about 5.5 hours of darkness each night.
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First thing Ozmodius does is ask the women of this village if they require any healing or fresh water. I help with whatever chores they need done, then I make my way to the rest of the group and fill them in on the blue winged creature that has been kidnapping men and terrorizing the women. I share the child's drawing with the group.
"Well, I realize we haven't known each other long, but I have grown to trust you all in our harrowing adventures at sea. We've all defended each other and aided each other without question. That is most admirable. (Ozmodius bows to everyone after saying this). Mirel said that once I arrived in the Motherland that opportunities would present themselves to further my growth as a healer and prepare me for my obligations as the Pastor of Tafferville. I believe this is just the opportunity she was referring to. That said, I feel a moral obligation to assist these villagers in their time of need. If anyone is willing to help, it would be much appreciated. I intend to stay and help these people then investigate the fiend that plagues them. As you may have picked up, I'm not the physical type, so it would be in our best interest to come up with a strategy before charging off in the direction of this creature. The villagers mentioned that we have two days before the creature arrives back to town, so that gives us some time to form a plan. I'm open to any suggestions you all may have."
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The name of the village is Ti Ka'lati.
The name of the fisherman Taye hired for the voyage is Sakori.
The name of the elder woman who you are talking to is Si'amta.
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Here is what the sailfish looked like, although colored silver and gold:
https://www.pilotonline.com/resizer/3-BOoizm2yTWy3jt2l9lSD4fFrw=/1200x574/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YLEFAHRMEFCMFO34O7QIQJNCHY.jpg
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The little tuna that were in the school:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_tunny#/media/File:Euall_u0.gif
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The village is about a half mile from the shore, and a little farther than that from where you brought the boat in to land.
The fields are rolling low hills than slop up from the water and are covered in a knee high blue green grass.
The village is surrounded by a two foot stacked stone wall and the homes are made of bamboo and clay.
There are roughly one hundred buildings in the village. There is no watch tower, but there is a water tower.
You see a variety of farmed animals.
There are also an inordinate amount of rabbits in the fields. There are light brown in color with pointed not floppy ears.
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First thing Ozmodius does is ask the women of this village if they require any healing or fresh water. I help with whatever chores they need done, then I make my way to the rest of the group and fill them in on the blue winged creature that has been kidnapping men and terrorizing the women. I share the child's drawing with the group.
They are all amused by you and seem to require no assistance with the chores. They are happy to have you around and very happy to hear such a strange creature worships Quan Yin. You are told by the elder woman that the beast, which they call the Zankokuna aoi kemono, the young ones shorten to Zank, destroyed the shrine to Quan Yin when it arrived and took the priest.
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Recap of sessions can be found here: http://ec2-3-90-57-77.compute-1.amazonaws.com/mediawiki/index.php/Young_New_World_season_1
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They are all amused by you and seem to require no assistance with the chores. They are happy to have you around and very happy to hear such a strange creature worships Quan Yin. You are told by the elder woman that the beast, which they call the Zankokuna aoi kemono, the young ones shorten to Zank, destroyed the shrine to Quan Yin when it arrived and took the priest.
I'd like to make rescuing the priest a mission priority.
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This situation has a Magnificent Seven feel to it.
Can we get a description of the area of the temple construction (e.g., underground, in a tree, on a cliff)?
How far away is the temple?
Is this creature by itself when it visits? How about at the construction site?
Does the creature travel by foot or flight when it arrives here?
Can you describe the lightning symbol that was observed on the temple?
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This situation has a Magnificent Seven feel to it.
Much closer to Seven Samurai methinks, but yes.
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Can we get a description of the area of the temple construction (e.g., underground, in a tree, on a cliff)?
How far away is the temple?
It is a half mile away on top of a hill.
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Is this creature by itself when it visits? How about at the construction site?
Some other Horarians travel with it. They are not from the village, except one who has joined it.
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Does the creature travel by foot or flight when it arrives here?
Foot
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Can you describe the lightning symbol that was observed on the temple?
It is a square and a lightning bolt coming down through the square.
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Anyone know how I can post an photo here? Do I need to put it on an image hosting site?
EDIT: Never mind. I just decided to share the DM’s drawing via text.
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The picture
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It is a square and a lightning bolt coming down through the square.
Anything Breach recognizes? I have a guess. If I’m right, Breach may know given his time spent in Jaswap. Know(religion) check 15.
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What do you tell to the Sakori, Kes, Warren, Ohen and the two Horarians? Note that you don't have to tell them all the same thing.
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What do you tell to the Sakori, Kes, Warren, Ohen and the two Horarians? Note that you don't have to tell them all the same thing.
For now I only address the group, but I don't prevent anyone from telling the hired help what I plan to do.
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Posting xp for the first three sessions will be given out at the end of this thread, shortly before we begin next session.
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I'd like to make rescuing the priest a mission priority.
I will help you deal with these cultists. The followers of the Invader must be expelled from Habololy. I will send the blue devil to meet Dedestroyt. That mockery of a temple will crumble. We must end this disease here before it spreads.
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Taye thanks Oz and Akra for helping him to escape from the pirates. He lets them know that he would be happy to assist in free the slaves. No one should be held against their will. He eventually reveals himself to the villagers when Oz is around and lets them know that he will help. He tells them that no one should be held against their will and I am happy to help free them so they do not have to go through what I have gone through.
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Some other Horarians travel with it. They are not from the village, except one who has joined it.
What can the villagers tell us about these others? How many? Are they the same people each time? Are they armed or armored? Obvious casters?
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They have never seen more than five at once. They are all male and younger. They have spears.
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What can the villagers tell us about these others? How many? Are they the same people each time? Are they armed or armored? Obvious casters?
Good planning. I hsve never been in a battle before other then on the ship. I would have never of thought to get all that information.
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Good planning. I have never been in a battle before other then on the ship. I would have never of thought to get all that information.
To that point, the women are of little help. They don't really seem to understand the term caster, some think you mean a fisherman.
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What can the villagers tell us about these others? How many? Are they the same people each time? Are they armed or armored? Obvious casters?
Looks at Breach? (Breech) What type of village do you think this is?
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Looks at Breach? (Breech) What type of village do you think this is?
Breach. With an “a†- as in a break in a wall. The clergy of Dedstroyt’s Destroyer sect are given appropriately themed names when ordained. The leader of the sect in Jaswap was given the name Dust. His predecessor, Ruin, showed me the path towards enlightenment.
I think this is a village of people with eyes that may be able to count.
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To that point, the women are of little help. They don't really seem to understand the term caster, some think you mean a fisherman.
Caster meaning user of magic. Obvious indicators would be effects normal people can’t do. Like floating 10 ft off the ground, glowing, or shooting lightning from their fingers.
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Caster meaning user of magic. Obvious indicators would be effects normal people can’t do. Like floating 10 ft off the ground, glowing, or shooting lightning from their fingers.
They have seen the lightning crackle around the beast.
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They have never seen more than five at once. They are all male and younger. They have spears.
Are they the same five or different every time?
How many are at the temple?
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Do they come from the same direction every time they come? What direction is that?
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Did anyone make a chexk to confirm the symbol that was on them. I know I didnt recognize it.
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Are they the same five or different every time?
How many are at the temple?
They are not always the same.
Note that they quickly become hesitant to be around Breach and avoid him.
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Did anyone make a chexk to confirm the symbol that was on them. I know I didnt recognize it.
Lightning bolts are the symbol of the Invader, the sky giant cultist Stromnus. It is our duty to the Counsil to purge his followers from this place and turn the temple into a pile of rubble.
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Do they come from the same direction every time they come? What direction is that?
They point and Ohen notes that is northeast.
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How many are at the temple?
The men think including's workers, there are 50.
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Did anyone make a chexk to confirm the symbol that was on them. I know I didnt recognize it.
The only NPC that seems to known much of anything about religions and symbols is Ohen, who does not recognize it. It does offer to research it.
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The men think including's workers, there are 50.
How many are working from the city we need to rescue, and how many are these winged beasts?
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How many are working from the city we need to rescue, and how many are these winged beasts?
About 30 are missing right now, some are here but will be taken when others return. They have a rotation so that some men can rest here.
Only one.
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The only NPC that seems to known much of anything about religions and symbols is Ohen, who does not recognize it. It does offer to research it.
Breach knows. See above.
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Why is this god.. what did you call him.. "Stronomus" on Habololy. Is he trying to cut out followers here?
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Why is this god.. what did you call him.. "Stronomus" on Habololy. Is he trying to cut out followers here?
Your Matron should teach her children history. The Invader Stromnus declared war on the mighty Tyrogatore about 3 decades ago, and has been working to destabilize the Counsil ever since. The cult’s presence here is concerning - it is a brazen act to build a temple to a cult power in the homeland of a Counsil power.
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Your Matron should teach her children history. The Invader Stromnus declared war on the mighty Tyrogatore about 3 decades ago, and has been working to destabilize the Counsil ever since. The cult’s presence here is concerning - it is a brazen act to build a temple to a cult power in the homeland of a Counsil power.
I agree with Breach. We can not allow this to continue. I suggest we take the day tomorrow to recover from our trip and get the lay of the land. When they come again, we convince them one way or another to leave.
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Your Matron should teach her children history. The Invader Stromnus declared war on the mighty Tyrogatore about 3 decades ago, and has been working to destabilize the Counsil ever since. The cult’s presence here is concerning - it is a brazen act to build a temple to a cult power in the homeland of a Counsil power.
She chuckles.. "Easy there Breach with an A. Maybe it's not the Matron, but the object she's trying to impart knowledge into. Your aggression reminds me of Haarl, except cute"
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She chuckles.. "Easy there Breach with an A. Maybe it's not the Matron, but the object she's trying to impart knowledge into. Your aggression reminds me of Haarl, except cute"
No aggression here, Mother...not yet. Merely an observation that Quan Yin does not adequately prepare her followers for the enemies her faith will encounter in the world. Ignorance can be dangerous. Dedestroyt will help educate you.
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No aggression here, Mother...not yet. Merely an observation that Quan Yin does not adequately prepare her followers for the enemies her faith will encounter in the world. Ignorance can be dangerous. Dedestroyt will help educate you.
Pardon me for saying Breach, but are you certain this Stronmus character you refer to is malicious? Is it at all possible that he simply seeks Quan Yin's assistance in reproduction? Are we sure the fiend that has been abducting the villagers is a worshipper of Stronmus?
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Pardon me for saying Breach, but are you certain this Stronmus character you refer to is malicious? Is it at all possible that he simply seeks Quan Yin's assistance in reproduction? Are we sure the fiend that has been abducting the villagers is a worshipper of Stronmus?
Breach bristles with anger and snaps “How can a cleric of the Counsil be so blind? You should take your head out of your nut bag and pay attention to the worl-†then he stops abruptly, takes a calming breath and continues: “forgive my outburst, Pastor. Let me try that again. Yes, Stronmus is a malicious cult power whose servants have been invading Haboloy for decades trying to smash Tyrogatore’s faith and dethrone Lakius as lord of the Sky. The cult is considered an enemy of the Counsil and must be annihilated. No, I do not believe Stronmus seeks advice on procreation. I am only speculating that the blue devil is connected to Stromnus because of the lightning symbol on the temple it is constructing and the observation that the creature was crackling with electricity. It would be quite the coincidence if otherwise.â€
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Breach bristles with anger and snaps “How can a cleric of the Counsil be so blind? You should take your head out of your nut bag and pay attention to the worl-†then he stops abruptly, takes a calming breath and continues: “forgive my outburst, Pastor. Let me try that again. Yes, Stronmus is a malicious cult power whose servants have been invading Haboloy for decades trying to smash Tyrogatore’s faith and dethrone Lakius as lord of the Sky. The cult is considered an enemy of the Counsil and must be annihilated. No, I do not believe Stronmus seeks advice on procreation. I am only speculating that the blue devil is connected to Stromnus because of the lightning symbol on the temple it is constructing and the observation that the creature was crackling with electricity. It would be quite the coincidence if otherwise.â€
Smiles.. " Just like his Dad.. though with more control"
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Breach bristles with anger and snaps “How can a cleric of the Counsil be so blind? You should take your head out of your nut bag and pay attention to the worl-†then he stops abruptly, takes a calming breath and continues: “forgive my outburst, Pastor. Let me try that again. Yes, Stronmus is a malicious cult power whose servants have been invading Haboloy for decades trying to smash Tyrogatore’s faith and dethrone Lakius as lord of the Sky. The cult is considered an enemy of the Counsil and must be annihilated. No, I do not believe Stronmus seeks advice on procreation. I am only speculating that the blue devil is connected to Stromnus because of the lightning symbol on the temple it is constructing and the observation that the creature was crackling with electricity. It would be quite the coincidence if otherwise.â€
Very well, I never meant to offend. Thank you for the education Breach. Dedestroyt is wise and no doubt has insight into these matters. This information is disturbing and further adds to my feelings about freeing the villagers.
Breach, what can you tell us about the tactics of Stronmus and his followers? What can we expect when facing this fiend, other than an apparent ability to harness electricity?
I'm no warrior so any insight in planning would be appreciated. Can followers of Stronmus be reasoned with?
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Very well, I never meant to offend. Thank you for the education Breach. Dedestroyt is wise and no doubt has insight into these matters. This information is disturbing and further adds to my feelings about freeing the villagers.
Breach, what can you tell us about the tactics of Stronmus and his followers? What can we expect when facing this fiend, other than an apparent ability to harness electricity?
I'm no warrior so any insight in planning would be appreciated. Can followers of Stronmus be reasoned with?
What is 'eclek-trin-city'? Is that what your kind call lightning?
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What is 'eclek-trin-city'? Is that what your kind call lightning?
Ozmodius smiles and his tail starts whipping side to side. "Yes, lightning. It crackles through the trees of the Great Forest during storms. We Taffers like to spend time in the trees. You get the best view of things from high on the branches."
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Ozmodius smiles and his tail starts whipping side to side. "Yes, lightning. It crackles through the trees of the Great Forest during storms. We Taffers like to spend time in the trees. You get the best view of things from high on the branches."
Nods " I've heard Haarl said high ground is important, but that was only when he wanted to be on top."
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Very well, I never meant to offend. Thank you for the education Breach. Dedestroyt is wise and no doubt has insight into these matters. This information is disturbing and further adds to my feelings about freeing the villagers.
Breach, what can you tell us about the tactics of Stronmus and his followers? What can we expect when facing this fiend, other than an apparent ability to harness electricity?
I'm no warrior so any insight in planning would be appreciated. Can followers of Stronmus be reasoned with?
I would not expect diplomacy to work here. Cultists are zealots committed to their cause. I doubt you could make them abandon their plans with words.
For tactics, the blue devil has wings, a spear, and controls lightning, so I would expect it will try to stab and shock us from the air where we can’t reach it. We will need to keep it on the ground. Maybe the village can provide fishing nets we can use to contain Blue. We should arm ourselves and the villagers with whatever ranged weapons we can find - crossbows, slings, rocks, pointy sticks. We have surprise on our side. We need to take advantage of that and hit them hard when they arrive. If we can knock Blue out of the fight, I suspect the rest will flee or surrender.
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I would not expect diplomacy to work here. Cultists are zealots committed to their cause. I doubt you could make them abandon their plans with words.
For tactics, the blue devil has wings, a spear, and controls lightning, so I would expect it will try to stab and shock us from the air where we can’t reach it. We will need to keep it on the ground. Maybe the village can provide fishing nets we can use to contain Blue. We should arm ourselves and the villagers with whatever ranged weapons we can find - crossbows, slings, rocks, pointy sticks. We have surprise on our side. We need to take advantage of that and hit them hard when they arrive. If we can knock Blue out of the fight, I suspect the rest will flee or surrender.
Okay, just let me know what I can do to help. In the meantime, I'll try to calm the villagers and prepare hiding spaces for the children when we engage the oppressors.
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asking the villagers:
"Does the Blue beast play any role which might put them on the ground? Like to they lash out at those who resist? That way we could bait it to come down, and them we can combat it."
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asking the villagers:
"Does the Blue beast play any role which might put them on the ground? Like to they lash out at those who resist? That way we could bait it to come down, and them we can combat it."
It usually walks, not flies.
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Is everyone here on our side, or are some villagers content to live a life of slavery rather than confront the oppressors? This is a question for our Yinites.
Our advantage lies in surprise. If a frightened villager informs the cult of our presence, our success will be more difficult.
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The Paster and Breach with an A make good points. If we intend to fight them off, as it seems we do. Then we should hide those incapable of fighting, so they cannot be used in nefarious ways.
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Is everyone here on our side, or are some villagers content to live a life of slavery rather than confront the oppressors? This is a question for our Yinites.
Our advantage lies in surprise. If a frightened villager informs the cult of our presence, our success will be more difficult.
I make it a point to ask Si'amta if she would allow us to hide the children and elderly before arrival time 2 days from now. I don't want to do anything against the villagers' wishes, but I'll try my best to diplomance my way to an agreeable answer (Diplomacy +8). I do my best to keep the conversation calm and convincing that we're here to help. As I recall, she was spouting off praise and simple prayers when we arrived and announced our religious affiliation, so I'm hoping they're all okay with the plan.
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Is everyone here on our side, or are some villagers content to live a life of slavery rather than confront the oppressors? This is a question for our Yinites.
Again, these questions are filtered through Oz and take a while to answer. No one likes the situation.
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Again, these questions are filtered through Oz and take a while to answer. No one likes the situation.
Understood no one likes it. Is anyone willing to help?
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Understood no one likes it. Is anyone willing to help?
They are answering questions, what other help do you ask for?
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They are answering questions, what other help do you ask for?
In the confrontation.
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In the confrontation.
None of them fight. None are capable of heavy labor.
They offer food and to tend the wounded.
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None of them fight. None are capable of heavy labor.
They offer food and to tend the wounded.
Are those capable of heavy labor already enslaved?
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Iwakasi will ask for permission, and a guide, to take him to the part of the village that the blue lizard creature enters when it comes to take workers. He wants to get a lay of the land. See what buildings are there. How they are arranged. Does the wall continue there? Can it be made higher? Does the forest come close to the town?
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Are those capable of heavy labor already enslaved?
Yes, minus the several men here that are resting. The beast gives a few days off to recover and rest and be with family.
This is where most of your information comes from, but they refuse to talk to all of you. Information delivered through the women.
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Does the forest come close to the town?
It does not. The village is surrounded by grass and rolling hills and occasional tree.
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See what buildings are there. How they are arranged.
The town is arranged with houses on both sides of dirt paths that wind through the village in a not well laid out but not random way. There is no thought give to defensibility.
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Does the wall continue there? Can it be made higher?
The wall goes all the way around the village with the exception of three spots where the path exists. In those spots, there is a bamboo fence that can be placed down to cover the opening. The wall is only two feet high and is designed to keep out rabbits. It can be made higher, but you see no piles of stone nearby.
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I let everyone know that I am going to go scout the area. I will keep my mindlink with Oz in case trouble arises. I also let them know Cyrus is on a boat heading to the city. I am not sure exactly when he will be here. I plan to communicate with him later to find out.
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I let everyone know that I am going to go scout the area. I will keep my mindlink with Oz in case trouble arises. I also let them know Cyrus is on a boat heading to the city. I am not sure exactly when he will be here. I plan to communicate with him later to find out.
You arrived midday and spent a while talking. There are about 5 hours of night. When you you head out?
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I let everyone know that I am going to go scout the area. I will keep my mindlink with Oz in case trouble arises. I also let them know Cyrus is on a boat heading to the city. I am not sure exactly when he will be here. I plan to communicate with him later to find out.
Good idea. Check the path to the temple - there may be a better spot for us to hit them.
Before you leave, you must tell others back on the mainland of the infestation we discovered here. Do your mind powers allow you to speak with anyone? Contact the high clerics of the Counsil faiths - Dedestroyt, Tyrogatore, Han~Sui, Lakius - tell them of Stronmus’ temple here, so if we fail, others may come.
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Maybe we should let ourselves be taken there as slaves. That way we have some men there to help us fight? So they chain them up, how do they control them?
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So they chain them up, how do they control them?
Fear and threats, lashes.
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Maybe we should let ourselves be taken there as slaves. That way we have some men there to help us fight? So they chain them up, how do they control them?
This is a good idea, but there are only a few among us who could possibly pass as a local. The rese of you are too short, too hairy, too whatever Tay is, or (looking at Warren) would have already been singled out because of their size. Also, if there had been any fight in the men from this village, they probably would have mentioned that they tried to resist.
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Maybe we should let ourselves be taken there as slaves. That way we have some men there to help us fight? So they chain them up, how do they control them?
That sounds like an exceptionally bad idea.
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Good idea. Check the path to the temple - there may be a better spot for us to hit them.
Before you leave, you must tell others back on the mainland of the infestation we discovered here. Do your mind powers allow you to speak with anyone? Contact the high clerics of the Counsil faiths - Dedestroyt, Tyrogatore, Han~Sui, Lakius - tell them of Stronmus’ temple here, so if we fail, others may come.
I can only think to people that I have met before. Like I said I have thought to Cyrus and he is on his way here. I have not met many people since I have left the layer of The Nine Hells on Habololy know as Iott.
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I can only think to people that I have met before. Like I said I have thought to Cyrus and he is on his way here. I have not met many people since I have left the layer of The Nine Hells on Habololy know as Iott.
*Grumble* Who recovered you from Iott?
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That sounds like an exceptionally bad idea.
I have to agree. I can't stand by and let you all willingly subject yourselves to potential slavery, even if your heart is in the right place.
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During my scouting mission. I see that their is only one of these creatures and no one else is aiding him. He has the slaves out in the open building the temple. DM can you describe what I remember of the terrain directly around where the temple is being built to myself and the others.
Also Cyrus is coming on a boat and hopes to be here before the creatures returns. He wants us to put a marker on the beach so that he knows where the village is. I am not sure what marker to put on the beach or even if it is a good idea. Just wanted to see what you all thought. I am inclined to just tell him that a marker probably won't matter and hopefully his guide is a wonderful cleric of Tommimao and he will be just fine.
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DM can you describe what I remember of the terrain directly around where the temple is being built to myself and the others.
The land leading up to the camp from the village is rolling hills of grass with the occasional tree.
There is a path worn through the grass leading from one to the other.
The hills get higher as they lead away from the coast towards the mountains in the distance. Note that we are talking about reasonable mountains, not impassible ones. There is still green and tress on them, not rock and snow.
There are no other villages in sight, but visibility with the hills is not far.
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Can i go up go thw top of the hill to check out yhe surrounding area or did I not have enough time? I also have Oz ask the villagers if there are any othwr villages around.
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Can i go up go thw top of the hill to check out yhe surrounding area or did I not have enough time? I also have Oz ask the villagers if there are any othwr villages around.
There are lots of hills, you were on the ones between village and camp. If you wanted to get to a high point so you could see everything, that would be long trip.
There are many, but none very close. They would only visit once per season.
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Sounds like the village is the best place for confronting the Invader. We will conceal our presence until Blue has entered the village, then surround it.
What are we able to collect from the villagers in terms of ranged weapons? Any spears, harpoons or nets along the fishermen?
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They have fishing nets and fishing spears, no harpoons.
They have short bows for rabbit hunting.
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They have fishing nets and fishing spears, no harpoons.
They have short bows for rabbit hunting.
Are any of the villagers able to use the bows effectively and willing to help?
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Breach has a sidebar with Oz: “Pastor, help these people find their courage. If they do not earn their freedom themselves, they won’t be able to hold on to it.â€
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Breach has a sidebar with Oz: “Pastor, help these people find their courage. If they do not earn their freedom themselves, they won’t be able to hold on to it.â€
Oz, visibly shaken by the request and trying to find his own courage, agrees to speak with the villagers about the situation. He finds where the wounded men are being kept and exhausts all his healing on their wounds. He fluffs out his fur and attempts to give a rousing motivational speech (Diplomacy +8).
"My fellow Yinites, hear me now. Your faith and your freedom is being tested. The benevolent Quan Yin has placed before you a daunting task, and that task is to secure the freedom of your families, friends, and most importantly, your children. I come to you now, blessed by Quan Yin and accompanied by resourceful new allies, to aid you in your time of need. The Great Mother's mantra of peace and fertile prosperity is in jeopardy of being besmirched by the forces of evil and tyranny. We cannot...no, we will not allow that to happen. Gather your courage and put your faith in Quan Yin. For we are all Quan Yin's children and now is the time for action. If any one of our people is enslaved, we're all as good as slaves. It is a sin to be silent when it is your duty to protest."
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Are any of the villagers able to use the bows effectively and willing to help?
None are willing to use the bows in combat against other creatures. The suggestion is not taken well by the devout females of Quan Yin of the village, who are more old school Quan Yin pacifists.
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None are willing to use the bows in combat against other creatures. The suggestion is not taken well by the devout females of Quan Yin of the village, who are more old school Quan Yin pacifists.
These people are sheep. They need to learn Arka’s version of Quan Yin.
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These people are sheep. They need to learn Arka’s version of Quan Yin.
Smiles a toothy grin. " There is a reason the mother chose me to go out into the world and change ideals.."
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Smiles a toothy grin. " There is a reason the mother chose me to go out into the world and change ideals.."
Start here. These sheep need to defend themselves.
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Iwakasi will talk with Breach and show him the area where the 'blue lizard' enters the village and get his input on ambush or choke points we want to take advantage of. Iwakasi suggests that Tay hide on top of the water tower to get the best view of them coming. that way he can communicate with us and tell us when to spring our trap.
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None are willing to use the bows in combat against other creatures. The suggestion is not taken well by the devout females of Quan Yin of the village, who are more old school Quan Yin pacifists.
Can any of our hired help (Sakori, Kes, Warren, Ohen) use bows? I’m thinking we post a few of them up in a couple places under cover with instructions to fire if Blue takes flight.
Is anyone capable of using the nets effectively in combat?
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Oz, visibly shaken by the request and trying to find his own courage, agrees to speak with the villagers about the situation. He finds where the wounded men are being kept and exhausts all his healing on their wounds. He fluffs out his fur and attempts to give a rousing motivational speech (Diplomacy +8).
"My fellow Yinites, hear me now. Your faith and your freedom is being tested. The benevolent Quan Yin has placed before you a daunting task, and that task is to secure the freedom of your families, friends, and most importantly, your children. I come to you now, blessed by Quan Yin and accompanied by resourceful new allies, to aid you in your time of need. The Great Mother's mantra of peace and fertile prosperity is in jeopardy of being besmirched by the forces of evil and tyranny. We cannot...no, we will not allow that to happen. Gather your courage and put your faith in Quan Yin. For we are all Quan Yin's children and now is the time for action. If any one of our people is enslaved, we're all as good as slaves. It is a sin to be silent when it is your duty to protest."
I assume this is the next morning, about 20 hours after you arrived and after you have reports from Taye.
They are happy with your presence and inspired by your speech. The elderly woman who speak for the village talks to you afterwards.
"We were delivered into the by a strange creature, and it makes sense that who strange creatures arrive to deliver us from it. We thank you."
With that said, they still refuse to get near Breach and will not do anything that will lead to blood being shed, even from the creature and its Horarian allies.
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Can any of our hired help (Sakori, Kes, Warren, Ohen) use bows? I’m thinking we post a few of them up in a couple places under cover with instructions to fire if Blue takes flight.
Is anyone capable of using the nets effectively in combat?
When you approach them, their response is, "We were hired for the boat, not a fight. And by the way, when do we leave?"
That goes for Sakori and the two Horarians.
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Can any of our hired help (Kes, Warren, Ohen) use bows?
They are willing to stay (Kes excited); but they don't know how to use a bow.
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I assume this is the next morning, about 20 hours after you arrived and after you have reports from Taye.
They are happy with your presence and inspired by your speech. The elderly woman who speak for the village talks to you afterwards.
"We were delivered into the by a strange creature, and it makes sense that who strange creatures arrive to deliver us from it. We thank you."
With that said, they still refuse to get near Breach and will not do anything that will lead to blood being shed, even from the creature and its Horarian allies.
I will not force anyone to engage in violence if that is their wish. I, too, am not fond of violence and wish to avoid bloodshed at all costs. Unfortunately, my training has led me to learn that there are times when diplomatic solutions are ineffective. This may be one of those times. Fortunately, there are many ways the people of this village can assist. For starters, they can keep up the ruse that everything is status quo when Blue returns. They can help with previously mentioned tasks such as hiding women and children, and they can tend the wounded. We will work with our entourage to subdue the slavers.
I make sure to comfort the villagers and assure them that we won't force anything on them. We're not the same as these slavers and our words of encouragement were only meant to wipe clear any sludge on their philosophical eyes that may be blinding them to a more painful truth. We are here to help, guided by Quan Yin, and that's exactly what we intend to do...help.
I relay this info to Breach and the others and insist we not pressure the villagers any further. "They are doing what they can and what they believe to be right. We must honor that and help with the resources we have at our disposal."
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Iwakasi will talk with Breach and show him the area where the 'blue lizard' enters the village and get his input on ambush or choke points we want to take advantage of. Iwakasi suggests that Tay hide on top of the water tower to get the best view of them coming. that way he can communicate with us and tell us when to spring our trap.
Placing Taye on the water tower is a good idea. The village entrance is too open for attacking a flying creature. I sparred against a gargoyle once at Tyrogatore’s arena in Jaswap - flight is a huge advantage in the open. We will draw the beast deeper into the village before we spring our trap - the homes will provide more cover for us if Blue takes flight, and give us more places to lie in wait.
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We will work with our entourage to subdue the slavers.
There will be no mercy given, Pastor. Only death. The cultists must answer to Dedestroyt for their crimes.
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There will be no mercy given, Pastor. Only death. The cultists must answer to Dedestroyt for their crimes.
Force doesn't always mean death. But if this is truely a evil creature from the planes then we should encourage it to go back there.
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Force doesn't always mean death. But if this is truely a evil creature from the planes then we should encourage it to go back there.
The cultist has attacked a cleric and desecrated a shrine of a Counsil deity. It worships a cult power that has declared war on multiple deities of the Counsil. In this case, force means death. I am not asking for your approval.
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Posting & Emailing xp:
Zunder - 80
Hero - 165
Windblade - 75
Terrorshard - 5
Valdis - 50
Whitesword - 50
Malchia - 65