Habololy Forum
Young New World => Out Into the World => Topic started by: Asinjin on June 10, 2021, 12:31:54 AM
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Post thoughts and ideas and questions.
Recap and xp later today.
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At some point when I have opportunity to ask, i find out if any of the slaves knew if Blue was in league these creatures or was it just that the mercs were lying to us about the layer.
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At some point when I have opportunity to ask, i find out if any of the slaves knew if Blue was in league these creatures or was it just that the mercs were lying to us about the layer.
What seem to know that it had a den nearby, a couple have gathered that it was on the other side of the hill, none know of the other creature.
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We need to search the den for more treasure, I mean.. more evil things.
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We need to search the den for more treasure, I mean.. more evil things.
Agreed. It is our only lead on the cultist right now.
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OOC - if we need to create a new character. Do the same character creation rules apply ( that applied for the others, born after 790..)
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OOC - if we need to create a new character. Do the same character creation rules apply ( that applied for the others, born after 790..)
I will say yes for now.
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We need to search the den for more treasure, I mean.. more evil things.
Using Taye's abilities (both psionic and physical), you determine there is nothing else of note in the cave. It is surprisingly devoid of anything.
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Between waiting for Cyrus and Oz to recover, making sure the villagers are ago including the ones returned from the camp, watching for the return of Zersisk, deciding what to do, exploring the area, and resting...you remain for six weeks.
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Note that Ohen spends the time watching the skies and leading up to his excited announcement one night he sets up his equipment like you have not seen before. Previously, he had never been in a location with you for an extended time not on a ship.
He is more distracted and distance in the time he is doing this. He talks about the beauty of the area, lack of pollution and elevation. Which only make some sense to you. He will answer some questions.
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Kes appears torn while here between stomping around with Breach and listening to Oz's soothing words.
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Once back in the village, and a day removed, you remember or are reminded that the village had a cleric of Quan Yin. He was prisoner at the camp and once he recovers he will speak with you.
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Akrah is happen to talk to the cleric, do some monk sparring and she spends time with the mothers and women of the town if she has nothing else to do. Enjoying the wonders of a more peaceful existance.
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Kes appears torn while here between stomping around with Breach and listening to Oz's soothing words.
OOC: I am sure as soothing as Oz's words can be that she was made to go with Breah. Haha!
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Akrah is happen to talk to the cleric, do some monk sparring and she spends time with the mothers and women of the town if she has nothing else to do. Enjoying the wonders of a more peaceful existance.
The younger woman are fascinated by you, the older more hesitant.
As the men have returned full time, the six weeks you are there have lots of interaction...
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Warren makes himself comfortable and seems happy to do a small amount of work for the food and shelter they provide.
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Within a week of returning, the men begin to construct new huts for everyone to stay in while you are there. They appear to be well trained this point in construction.
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Once back in the village, and a day removed, you remember or are reminded that the village had a cleric of Quan Yin. He was prisoner at the camp and once he recovers he will speak with you.
The cleric is an older man, who appears to possibly be in a relationship with the elder woman who speaks for the village.
His name is Tomi'gee. He is fit an likely near sixty. He prays a great deal for the first week, after respectfully thanking you and greeting everyone in the village. Once that week is over, he sets about the task of rebuilding the shrine.
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With individual bonus xp to come, to start, everyone gets 650xp.
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The medallion, green and gold in color with the symbol on it measures six inches square; well made.
The shards of green are gem stone of some sort. There are 70 of them each the size of a pencil. They are not all exactly the same.
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Note that Ohen spends the time watching the skies and leading up to his excited announcement one night he sets up his equipment like you have not seen before. Previously, he had never been in a location with you for an extended time not on a ship.
He is more distracted and distance in the time he is doing this. He talks about the beauty of the area, lack of pollution and elevation. Which only make some sense to you. He will answer some questions.
How can you tell a deity is coming just by looking at the sky. I have never seen lights streak across the sky like that. Do lights streaks like that happen often? Was it bright or bigger then what you normally see with all of your devices. I have not gotten much chance to look into the night sky with all my years being held captivate but it was beautiful getting to see the night sky over the ocean when we were sailing.
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The medallion, green and gold in color with the symbol on it measures six inches square; well made.
The shards of green are gem stone of some sort. There are 70 of them each the size of a pencil. They are not all exactly the same.
I ask if there is someone in the village who can appraise.
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How can you tell a deity is coming just by looking at the sky. I have never seen lights streak across the sky like that. Do lights streaks like that happen often? Was it bright or bigger then what you normally see with all of your devices. I have not gotten much chance to look into the night sky with all my years being held captivate but it was beautiful getting to see the night sky over the ocean when we were sailing.
Note that this conversation is at the end of the six weeks:
Ohen excitedly tells you, "The stars can tell you a great many things, if you know when and how to look. They tell of deities and mortals. They tell the past, the present, and the future."
The streak was visible to all of you, Ohen saw it first and called out to everyone. It was a long streak and easily visible to everyone.
"They don't happen often, and they aren't visible when both suns are out, which means when they happen, which isn't often, they can easily be missed."
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I ask if there is someone in the village who can appraise.
They are so removed and so rarely have valuable gems that no one here can give you an estimate that means anything in the rest of the world.
Someone does confirm that it is jade. That is not a gemstone name that any of the main continent characters have heard of (you are not well educated or well traveled).
Cyrus and Iwakasi have heard of it, as have the villagers. It was rare and considered very good luck.
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There is a lot to unpack in these next weeks, so lots of posting. I will give posting xp for the last two sessions right before the next. If you didn't get your posting xp from the first three sessions, make sure to look back at for it, it was over 50 for almost everyone.
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Breach spends time demolishing the structures erected at the temple, the mine, and the creature’s cave (once all have been fully investigated).
I ask Arkah, Oz, Cyrus and Iwakasi to persuade the villagers to assist in the demolition task, the premise being that the removal of the things the Cultist built will bring balance and restore Quan Yin to prominence in the area and make this location less appealing for the Blue Beast to return.
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The medallion, green and gold in color with the symbol on it measures six inches square; well made.
The shards of green are gem stone of some sort. There are 70 of them each the size of a pencil. They are not all exactly the same.
We also have the gold recovered from the temple inlays.
Any of these magical?
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Using Taye's abilities (both psionic and physical), you determine there is nothing else of note in the cave. It is surprisingly devoid of anything.
Also gets scrutinized with detect magic.
Did you say it looked like the creature was excavating?
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Breach spends time demolishing the structures erected at the temple, the mine, and the creature’s cave (once all have been fully investigated).
While the villagers don't help, they don't stop you either.
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Kes appears torn while here between stomping around with Breach and listening to Oz's soothing words.
Note that Breach moves with purpose, he does not stomp. Unless agitated, in which case he throws reckless tantrums. Which are usually followed by a session of calming meditation.
Breach shares the concept of Dedestroyt’s constructive destruction with Kess over the 6 weeks. “Dedestroyt would be pleased with the eagerness you appear to have to meet him.â€
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Breach spends time demolishing the structures erected at the temple, the mine, and the creature’s cave (once all have been fully investigated).
While the villagers don't help, they don't stop you either.
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Any of these magical?
No
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While the villagers don't help, they don't stop you either.
Pathetic. Breach briefly contemplates persuasion via intimidation (since it clearly worked for the Cultist), but rejects the concept out of respect to Oz and Arkham for bringing him back to consciousness on 3 occasions.
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Did you say it looked like the creature was excavating?
Digging deeper holes in the way a creature would, but not creating dens, so you think it must be.
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I ask Arkah, Oz, Cyrus and Iwakasi to persuade the villagers to assist in the demolition task, the premise being that the removal of the things the Cultist built will bring balance and restore Quan Yin to prominence in the area and make this location less appealing for the Blue Beast to return.
Repost so that the character in question know what they are being asked.
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Also gets scrutinized with detect magic.
No magic that isn't lingering effect.
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Breach shares the concept of Dedestroyt’s constructive destruction with Kess over the 6 weeks. “Dedestroyt would be pleased with the eagerness you appear to have to meet him.â€
Great line.
Note to those of you that are Yinites, you are sure that in your time with her, Kes was coming to Kathow-tio-Horarian to heal and rest from some past trauma. This was the case for many of those on the Gamelel Cruise that weren't traveling for business or help conceiving.
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Worth noting that the day of light falls during the time you are at the village.
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I ask Arkah, Oz, Cyrus and Iwakasi to persuade the villagers to assist in the demolition task, the premise being that the removal of the things the Cultist built will bring balance and restore Quan Yin to prominence in the area and make this location less appealing for the Blue Beast to return.
I will relay the message in as nice a way as possible, but will not force any of the villagers to do anything against their moral code.
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Note to those of you that are Yinites, you are sure that in your time with her, Kes was coming to Kathow-tio-Horarian to heal and rest from some past trauma. This was the case for many of those on the Gamelel Cruise that weren't traveling for business or help conceiving.
I will hold sermons and motivational seminars for those recovering from trauma. Any who wish to experience the peace of Quan Yin may be inducted into Oz's flock. If they embrace the teachings of Quan Yin, they will benefit from the enhancements of my pastoral blessings. Peace and fertility be with you all.
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I try to help Kess heal with some Yoga. It has helped my get over my more primal needs and focus better.
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I will hold sermons and motivational seminars for those recovering from trauma. Any who wish to experience the peace of Quan Yin may be inducted into Oz's flock. If they embrace the teachings of Quan Yin, they will benefit from the enhancements of my pastoral blessings. Peace and fertility be with you all.
The cleric of Quan Yin of the village, Tomi'gee, is interested in your views and when not working of the re-construction of his shrine, he collaborates with you.
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The cleric of Quan Yin of the village, Tomi'gee, is interested in your views and when not working of the re-construction of his shrine, he collaborates with you.
I'm happy to discuss philosophy with him and assist in the reconstruction of the shrine.
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I'm happy to discuss philosophy with him and assist in the reconstruction of the shrine.
He also mentions that they will have to send for a Mother to sanctify the shrine again.
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I will hold sermons and motivational seminars for those recovering from trauma. Any who wish to experience the peace of Quan Yin may be inducted into Oz's flock. If they embrace the teachings of Quan Yin, they will benefit from the enhancements of my pastoral blessings. Peace and fertility be with you all.
Taye talk to her about his past trauma as well and hopefully she opens up to him.
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Taye talk to her about his past trauma as well and hopefully she opens up to him.
Who is the her you are referencing? The quote you referenced was about Oz.
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He also mentions that they will have to send for a Mother to sanctify the shrine again.
Is "Mother" a specific rank in the religion?
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I will relay the message in as nice a way as possible, but will not force any of the villagers to do anything against their moral code.
How is helping to demolish the structures you were forced to build as a slave amoral?
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How is helping to demolish the structures you were forced to build as a slave amoral?
Perhaps you should take a deep breath and think about it. I was not suggesting they ignore the structures, but merely repurpose the sum of their parts. They could use the stone and other building material to rebuild the shrine to Quan Yin or fortify their homes. I just meant to steer them in a direction of peaceful reclamation, not wanton destruction.
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Breach.. you seem aggitated. Would you like to do some Yoga. It's a great way to center on self.
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Is "Mother" a specific rank in the religion?
Not overly specific. Means a female cleric of not beginning level, but that still leaves a lot of range.
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Breach.. you seem aggitated. Would you like to do some Yoga. It's a great way to center on self.
What we know so far about the future:
group a: Breach
group b: Oz and Akrah
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Perhaps you should take a deep breath and think about it. I was not suggesting they ignore the structures, but merely repurpose the sum of their parts. They could use the stone and other building material to rebuild the shrine to Quan Yin or fortify their homes. I just meant to steer them in a direction of peaceful reclamation, not wanton destruction.
Destruction without purpose is unworthy of Dedestroyt’s attention. What I suggest is not “wanton destruction†but purposeful removal of the cultist tumor that Quan Yin’s passive faith has allowed to grow here. I do not care what these sheep do with the remnants after the structures are brought down. And I suggest you take a deep breath and think about how your religion allowed this to happen here in its homeland.
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What we know so far about the future:
group a: Breach
group b: Oz and Akrah
Breach makes it clear to everyone that will listen that he will be tracking down this Cultist. Not sure how, but that’s the goal.
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The villagers think it will take about a month to build the shrine. They seem excited in that much of what they would have needed is left over from the temple they were constructing. Once the shrine in complete, they will send for the mother, and hope she arrives before the end of the 7th month.
For reference, Ohen spots the shooting star early in that month.
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For reference, Ohen spots the shooting star early in that month.
In the time spent recovering, do we learn any more about the new deity?
Also, do we have any further run-ins with Blue?
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Taye talk to her about his past trauma as well and hopefully she opens up to him.
Sorry I see the confusion. I hit the wrong quote. I meant that Taye talks to Kes.
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The villagers think it will take about a month to build the shrine. They seem excited in that much of what they would have needed is left over from the temple they were constructing. Once the shrine in complete, they will send for the mother, and hope she arrives before the end of the 7th month.
For reference, Ohen spots the shooting star early in that month.
I thought it was the 6 month that you said last night. Just want to clarify is it the 6 month or early in the 7th. Thanks!
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In the time spent recovering, do we learn any more about the new deity?
Are you referring to Zersisk's or the shooting star one?
The shooting star one Ohen references doesn't happen until 6 weeks into you time there, so you wouldn't learn anything before that point.
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Also, do we have any further run-ins with Blue?
The closest you think is villagers reporting a flying blue creature in the distance, but far in the distance.
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I thought it was the 6 month that you said last night. Just want to clarify is it the 6 month or early in the 7th. Thanks!
I did say 6th, it is 7th.
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When Cyrus awakens he thanks those responsible for saving him. He spends the rest of the day in rest.
When he awakens the next day and discovers his strength has not returned, and none of the clerics can restore it, he goes to the mine and spends two days in meditation, reflecting on weakness.
The following day he asks if he make take custody of the jade and the token for a few days. Assuming he is given them, he goes back to the centipede’s lair and spends two days meditating on defeat.
He then spends the next day studying the jade and the token.
Do the pieces appear to fit together, either by design (like a puzzle) or as if they were part of something that had shattered? If not do they appear to be fashioned into their shapes or are they just rough stones? If they are fashioned to they appear to have a purpose (currency, holy symbol, spell focus etc.)?
For the token, I draw the symbol and see if it forms a word or phrase when used in conjunction with Zerksis’ symbol.
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Do the pieces appear to fit together, either by design (like a puzzle) or as if they were part of something that had shattered? If not do they appear to be fashioned into their shapes or are they just rough stones? If they are fashioned to they appear to have a purpose (currency, holy symbol, spell focus etc.)?
They do not fit together.
Possibly shattered.
Rough stones.
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For the token, I draw the symbol and see if it forms a word or phrase when used in conjunction with Zerksis’ symbol.
The two characters do not appear to make a third character or a word or phrase.
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They do not fit together.
Possibly shattered.
Rough stones.
Could they be a spell focus or component for a summoned or called creature? Spellcraft check=12.
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Could they be a spell focus or component for a summoned or called creature? Spellcraft check=12.
It's possible.
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Note that this conversation is at the end of the six weeks:
Ohen excitedly tells you, "The stars can tell you a great many things, if you know when and how to look. They tell of deities and mortals. They tell the past, the present, and the future."
The streak was visible to all of you, Ohen saw it first and called out to everyone. It was a long streak and easily visible to everyone.
"They don't happen often, and they aren't visible when both suns are out, which means when they happen, which isn't often, they can easily be missed."
Can you post exactly what he told us, I was fading pretty badly at the end of the night.
That being said, Cyrus is clearly skeptical of his Astrology, which probably comes across as contempt.
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Can you post exactly what he told us, I was fading pretty badly at the end of the night.
Just over a week into the 7th month, on a night when there is little more than an hour of darkness, you are awoken to excited shouts.
Most of you look outside in time to see a shooting star finishing its decent. It does not land anywhere nearby. Note that shooting stars are exceeding rare to see, and only Cyrus, Iwakasi and Horatio have likely heard of them in stories or education. No one knows what they are.
Ohen, after the site has faded, excitedly tells you all that a new deity has come and that is what the star portends. He had been following the stars and thought that it would happen soon, and he is thrilled that he was correct.
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When he awakens the next day and discovers his strength has not returned, and none of the clerics can restore it, he goes to the mine and spends two days in meditation, reflecting on weakness.
As you were reduced to 0 strength after the secondary damage hit, it is probably a few days before you can make it to the mine.
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As you were reduced to 0 strength after the secondary damage hit, it is probably a few days before you can make it to the mine.
Did the second do that much damage? You may be thinking of Oz?
If I’m mistaken just adjust the timeframe, but he still goes to both places as soon as he is strong enough to walk unassisted.
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Just over a week into the 7th month, on a night when there is little more than an hour of darkness, you are awoken to excited shouts.
Most of you look outside in time to see a shooting star finishing its decent. It does not land anywhere nearby. Note that shooting stars are exceeding rare to see, and only Cyrus, Iwakasi and Horatio have likely heard of them in stories or education. No one knows what they are.
Ohen, after the site has faded, excitedly tells you all that a new deity has come and that is what the star portends. He had been following the stars and thought that it would happen soon, and he is thrilled that he was correct.
When you say " A new deity has come, do you mean on the shooting star? Or just someone elevated like Dedestroyt"
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When you say " A new deity has come, do you mean on the shooting star? Or just someone elevated like Dedestroyt"
Or do you mean literally like Superman crashing down to Earth in his escape capsule from Krypton? Was the shooting star a symbolic visage or actual celestial body landing? This is directed to Ohen.
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Did the second do that much damage? You may be thinking of Oz?
If I’m mistaken just adjust the timeframe, but he still goes to both places as soon as he is strong enough to walk unassisted.
I don't recall the roll, but you would have taken a total of 4d6 Strength damage, so likely you were in bad shape.
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When you say " A new deity has come, do you mean on the shooting star? Or just someone elevated like Dedestroyt"
"The star signifies the arrival of a new deity." Ohen says confusedly assuming his first statement was self evident.
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"The star signifies the arrival of a new deity." Ohen says confusedly assuming his first statement was self evident.
Gaw.. Sorry.. " Does the shooting star signify anything else about the new deity. Is it good or evil, is it outer planar, or from habololy. "
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Gaw.. Sorry.. " Does the shooting star signify anything else about the new deity. Is it good or evil, is it outer planar, or from habololy. "
I don’t know much the planes or becoming a god, but, if it was someone or something from Habololy ascending to the status of a deity, wouldn’t whatever it is appear to be a falling up?
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I don’t know much the planes or becoming a god, but, if it was someone or something from Habololy ascending to the status of a deity, wouldn’t whatever it is appear to be a falling up?
Akrah nods " Makes sense to me. " looking up " I see the star moving north east in the sky. So that means "Lawful good?"
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Gaw.. Sorry.. " Does the shooting star signify anything else about the new deity. Is it good or evil, is it outer planar, or from habololy. "
Ohen replies, "The star shooting does not, but there are lots of other clues I have followed in the stars that have told me that the deity is goodly and is focused on the sky."
Chatty and excited, Ohen continues, "This one is not the first, I have seen and followed dozen of shooting star recently. I believe its more than ever recorded. I think I will be well known for this. Coming to Kathow, I had hoped I would see more. All the signs pointed to this area."
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See Cyrus’ earlier post about Skepticism/Cynicism as he listens to this.
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Ohen replies, "The star shooting does not, but there are lots of other clues I have followed in the stars that have told me that the deity is goodly and is focused on the sky."
Chatty and excited, Ohen continues, "This one is not the first, I have seen and followed dozen of shooting star recently. I believe its more than ever recorded. I think I will be well known for this. Coming to Kathow, I had hoped I would see more. All the signs pointed to this area."
Scatches her head. " Why now? Seems there aren't all that many things out there for a god of. I mean.. We have a god of animals, Treetop. How many gods of animals does one place need? Seems like one would be enough. Sounds like a plot to split the follows of the good to empower the evil! Ha.. maybe I'm going overboard.. I really don't know too much about things. "
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Chatty and excited, Ohen continues, I think I will be well known for this."
Does he think that he (Ohen) will be well know for recoding of the shooting stars?
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Does he think that he (Ohen) will be well know for recoding of the shooting stars?
Yes.
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Breach makes it clear to everyone that will listen that he will be tracking down this Cultist. Not sure how, but that’s the goal.
Does he offer any ideas on how he is going to do this?
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Several days after Ohen's revelation (which you can continue to discuss), word comes that the Mother will arrive at the end of the month to consecrate the shrine.
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What, if anything, do you do with all the shards of jade?
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What, if anything, do you do with all the shards of jade?
We detected evil and the jade came back clean, right?
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What, if anything, do you do with all the shards of jade?
Can we split them up and then people can do what they want with them or is there not enough.
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We detected evil and the jade came back clean, right?
There was a lingering evil that has faded in the days since.
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Scatches her head. " Why now? Seems there aren't all that many things out there for a god of. I mean.. We have a god of animals, Treetop. How many gods of animals does one place need? Seems like one would be enough. Sounds like a plot to split the follows of the good to empower the evil! Ha.. maybe I'm going overboard.. I really don't know too much about things. "
He does not respond to your rambling answer.
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Can we split them up and then people can do what they want with them or is there not enough.
There are dozens, 48 to be exact.
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Taye talk to her about his past trauma as well and hopefully she opens up to him.
She doesn't talk to him about things that may have happened to her and is a bit standoffish (you get the sense being a sneaky Sandoo with strange mental powers is a obstacle), but she does listen and offers sympathy for you.
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What, if anything, do you do with all the shards of jade?
Cyrus concluded that it was one object that shattered, correct? Can we put it back together, either Munda rly or with magic (mending or make whole)?
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Cyrus concluded that it was one object that shattered, correct? Can we put it back together, either Munda rly or with magic (mending or make whole)?
You have no luck doing so when you try.
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What, if anything, do you do with all the shards of jade?
There is no way to establish their value here. I suggest we head for the port city. I believe we must take what we have learned, and the token, either to Iwakasi’s masters or to mine. Both of which are in Layraedia.
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I believe we must take what we have learned, and the token, either to Iwakasi’s masters or to mine. Both of which are in Layraedia.
Explain.
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Explain.
Do you mean explain why go to my monastery or the Iron Tower? If so, because our masters are more knowledgeable and experienced than we are. And at least from what I have heard about the Iron Tower, both places are repositories of learning.
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Prays one night about the new powers to see if Quan Yin gives her a sense of the goodness or badness of the whole deal.
"I'd like to meet the Mother, althrough I am not sure why"
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Once the men of the village have settled, they are friendly to most of you. Breach is generally avoided. His size and obvious worship of Dedestroyt are concerning to the men. The also don't speak a lot to Taye, although its less obvious since Taye doesn't engage them typically anyway.
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Do you mean explain why go to my monastery or the Iron Tower? If so, because our masters are more knowledgeable and experienced than we are. And at least from what I have heard about the Iron Tower, both places are repositories of learning.
I would like to see the monasteries you hail from some day. But not now. The current problem is located in this country. I do not understand leaving this place before the Cultist presence has been wiped out. We should seek out experts locally that will help deal with this threat. There must be a city nearby that contains religious scholars and temples to the Counsil faiths that will take up arms against the Invader.
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I would like to see the monasteries you hail from some day. But not now. The current problem is located in this country. I do not understand leaving this place before the Cultist presence has been wiped out. We should seek out experts locally that will help deal with this threat. There must be a city nearby that contains religious scholars and temples to the Counsil faiths that will take up arms against the Invader.
The large strapping male has a point. Why search for more things to do, when we know we have an issue right here. Thought we don't know where the bastard ( cause he said he was a child of the unknown ) went. If he left here, we have no way of tracking him.
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I would like to see the monasteries you hail from some day. But not now. The current problem is located in this country. I do not understand leaving this place before the Cultist presence has been wiped out. We should seek out experts locally that will help deal with this threat. There must be a city nearby that contains religious scholars and temples to the Counsil faiths that will take up arms against the Invader.
I am sure you and I see things differently. For all we know this new power, if it is in fact true and not some ruse, may be welcomed by the Counsil. Quan Yin and Arsur’anyodel are both foreign powers, to name but two. My goal is knowledge; conflict only if necessary. I am willing to go to the port to see if there is a temple of Smofarf or perhaps Stasis, as there was only a shrine to Celetal. But I suspect given the influence of Quan Yin we will not find the answers in Kathow.
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I am sure you and I see things differently. For all we know this new power, if it is in fact true and not some ruse, may be welcomed by the Counsil.
I see things. You are perhaps partially blind? The Blue Bastard destroyed a shrine to Quan Yin in the village and enslaved its priest. The cult is not welcomed here by the Counsil.
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I see things. You are perhaps partially blind? The Blue Bastard destroyed a shrine to Quan Yin in the village and enslaved its priest. The cult is not welcomed here by the Counsil.
(Cyrus seems unfazed by the blindness comment). The strong subjugate the weak. This is true in almost every culture is it not? We saw no evidence that this creature tortured the workers or denied them basic needs. Until you attacked it seemed willing to negotiate terms for their service, perhaps aware that it’s position of strength had changed.
My concern, though I am skeptical of Ohen’s astrology, is learning of these new powers. Perhaps they are the powers of my ancestors, in which case many Horarians will welcome them. Or perhaps, they are of Quan Yin’s pantheon, in which case we may in fact need to oppose them. Or neither could be the case. We simply don’t know and I mean to find out.
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Ohen chimes in that he is going to watch the stars for the next few nights before deciding what to do.
"They guided me here and that worked out well, so I trust in the power of the stars to give me more guidance."
Warren indicates that he is going to remain in the village.
Kes seems inclined to follow Breach.
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After listening to Breach and Cyrus verbally sparing, he speaks up.
‘How’, gesturing to the strange symbol, ‘do we even know this is the symbol of a new god? For all we know that Zerkis creature was building a shrine for one of its more powerful kind. For all we know, it is just a really big coincidence that we discovered Zerkis creature and that this falling star happened where we could see it. I mean, the symbol could say ‘outhouse’ in lizard creature language.’
‘What I do know for certain is that all this speculation is eroding the peace of our group. We work well together. We all have our own paths to walk but I do not think our purposes are at odds. Cyrus, you think there is something to these symbols, we may be able to get more information in a more populated town. Breach, you want to track Blue Jerkey and introduce him to your god personally. None of us are trackers. Maybe you can find one in a more populated town. Oz and Aker, the two of you are on a pilgrimage. You can find better direction and possibly transportation in a town with a larger population. Tay, I’m not really sure what your objective is, but I pledged to go with you and I will continue to do so until you no longer need me. A more populated town is as good a place to go next I suppose. I see a common goal in all of our paths.’
(Diplomacy: d20+0 = 12+0 = 12)
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After listening to Breach and Cyrus verbally sparing, he speaks up.
‘How’, gesturing to the strange symbol, ‘do we even know this is the symbol of a new god? For all we know that Zerkis creature was building a shrine for one of its more powerful kind. For all we know, it is just a really big coincidence that we discovered Zerkis creature and that this falling star happened where we could see it. I mean, the symbol could say ‘outhouse’ in lizard creature language.’
‘What I do know for certain is that all this speculation is eroding the peace of our group. We work well together. We all have our own paths to walk but I do not think our purposes are at odds. Cyrus, you think there is something to these symbols, we may be able to get more information in a more populated town. Breach, you want to track Blue Jerkey and introduce him to your god personally. None of us are trackers. Maybe you can find one in a more populated town. Oz and Aker, the two of you are on a pilgrimage. You can find better direction and possibly transportation in a town with a larger population. Tay, I’m not really sure what your objective is, but I pledged to go with you and I will continue to do so until you no longer need me. A more populated town is as good a place to go next I suppose. I see a common goal in all of our paths.’
(Diplomacy: d20+0 = 12+0 = 12)
Celetal teaches: What we perceive as coincidence is most often like a spider’s web viewed along its edge.
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Celetal teaches: What we perceive as coincidence is most often a spider’s web viewed along its edge.
Haarl says people say shit like this to sound smart.
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Celetal teaches: What we perceive as coincidence is most often a spider’s web viewed along its edge.
Iwakasi shrugs. ‘Sometimes a spiderweb is just a spiderweb.’
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Haarl says people say shit like this to sound smart.
Oz tries to stifle a chuckle and hide his smirk...
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After listening to Breach and Cyrus verbally sparing, he speaks up.
‘How’, gesturing to the strange symbol, ‘do we even know this is the symbol of a new god? For all we know that Zerkis creature was building a shrine for one of its more powerful kind. For all we know, it is just a really big coincidence that we discovered Zerkis creature and that this falling star happened where we could see it. I mean, the symbol could say ‘outhouse’ in lizard creature language.’
‘What I do know for certain is that all this speculation is eroding the peace of our group. We work well together. We all have our own paths to walk but I do not think our purposes are at odds. Cyrus, you think there is something to these symbols, we may be able to get more information in a more populated town. Breach, you want to track Blue Jerkey and introduce him to your god personally. None of us are trackers. Maybe you can find one in a more populated town. Oz and Aker, the two of you are on a pilgrimage. You can find better direction and possibly transportation in a town with a larger population. Tay, I’m not really sure what your objective is, but I pledged to go with you and I will continue to do so until you no longer need me. A more populated town is as good a place to go next I suppose. I see a common goal in all of our paths.’
(Diplomacy: d20+0 = 12+0 = 12)
Thank you for getting me away from the pirates that is all I wanted. Now I am free to choose a path without the worry of being enslaved again. I have been enslaved for the last 1/2 of my life and before that I was just a small child. The world is new to me and my only purpose right now is to enjoy my freedom. I will wait until you all decide where you are going and the see where I would be better suited to go. I would like to help Oz and Akra with their pilgrimage since they helped rescuing me from the pirates but also I am interested in defeated Blue so he can not enslave anyone else. I am also interested in learning more of Celetal so I can better control my abilities.
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Back from vacation and getting the ball back in play.
- You will have been at the village for a month and a half.
- The shrine is rebuilt and they are waiting on a Mother to come and consecrate it.
- Breach has declared he wants to track down Zersisk.
- Cyrus declared that he wants to take the information to the Iron Tower or his home.
- Warren decides he will stay in the village.
- Ohen, after the revelation decides that he wants to remain on this main island. He does not foresee any other reason to stay in the village and he finds most of you friendly enough, so he will go with whoever stays on the main island.
- Kes is leaning towards going with Breach, but is still undecided.
- You learn that the port city nearest cannot quickly be reached over land, but the village in thanks will send two guides with you through the mountains to reach it.
- You have to decide who is taking all the jade.
- For those on pilgrimage, the villagers indicate that the large temples and holy places are to the north and east, towards the center of the mainland. Note that the port city is south and east.
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With individual bonus xp to come, to start, everyone gets 650xp.
Did I send out the individual awards?
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Did I send out the individual awards?
The last bonus XP I have on record was 6/3, so I don't think anything was sent out after the 6/9 session, assuming you planned on rewarding any for that session.
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The last bonus XP I have on record was 6/3, so I don't think anything was sent out after the 6/9 session, assuming you planned on rewarding any for that session.
There is a post on June 10th of this thread with xp, but I will also send out personal xp soon.
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The village begins to prepare for the arrive of the Mother, and the elder gives strict instructions on how everyone is required to behave.
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The village begins to prepare for the arrive of the Mother, and the elder gives strict instructions on how everyone is required to behave.
Cyrus does not remain in the village for the ceremony (after being told how he must behave).
He goes to the beach and continues his meditations.
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My hope is to detail the visit by the mother and then everyone can decide which character is going which way.
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The village goes to great lengths to prepare for the arrival of the Mother. They say it has been nearly a year since a visit, and that's a bit longer than normal, due to the Blue Beast's presence.
Everything is cleaned and children are run through the proper etiquette of the visit. They say she will arrive with a retinue of around twenty, coming by foot and pack animal. She will stay for eight days, considered a lucky number of days for a visit.
There are many hours spent fishing the few days before, as they look to have fine foods ready.
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Cyrus has indicated that he is going to avoid the Mother for the time she is there. Does anyone else have any overarching plans for that time?
Such as: stay out of the way but remain in the village; stay out of the village; confront her; pay homage and learn from her; other...
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Cyrus has indicated that he is going to avoid the Mother for the time she is there. Does anyone else have any overarching plans for that time?
Such as: stay out of the way but remain in the village; stay out of the village; confront her; pay homage and learn from her; other...
Ozmodius will stay and help prepare for her arrival. Once she arrives, he'll learn what he can and assist her in any way possible.
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Taye tells Oz that he plans to stay with them and help them as much as he can. I also think it is best for me to stay away from the water until the heat from the pirates dies down.
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So we have the following:
- Cyrus and Iwakasi traveling south to Layraedia
- Oz, Akrah, and Taye heading into the mainland
Breach and Horatio?
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Breach sticks around until the Mother arrives to discuss strategies with her for eradicating the cultist invasion in her territory.
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Breach sticks around until the Mother arrives to discuss strategies with her for eradicating the cultist invasion in her territory.
Do you break etiquette, or politely wait until all of the ceremony is complete?
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Do you break etiquette, or politely wait until all of the ceremony is complete?
I will be courteous and schedule a meeting after she completes her duties to the village. If it becomes apparent that I am being blown off, I will make it difficult to ignore me.
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I will be courteous and schedule a meeting after she completes her duties to the village. If it becomes apparent that I am being blown off, I will make it difficult to ignore me.
She will meet with you after the ceremonies. She seems honestly intrigued by your presence.
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Did the villagers ever reach out this Mother character to seek help against the cultist?
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Did the villagers ever reach out this Mother character to seek help against the cultist?
Who do you ask this question to?
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Who do you ask this question to?
I feel like you already mentioned this but I don't recall the answer.
Oz an Arka.
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The medallion and the jade pieces stay with Breach. As far as Breach is concerned, he is the only one still in pursuit of the Cultist and those items are the only link we have to it right now. Disputes will be settled via Tyrogatore's rules of ownership.
If we are splitting up, Breach will divvy up the gold he recovered from the temple floor inlay into approximately equal chunks to distribute to the group that confronted the Blue Beast.