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Icefian Campaign => Noble Missions => Topic started by: whitesword on September 21, 2021, 10:18:31 AM

Title: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on September 21, 2021, 10:18:31 AM
A recap for Lachlan, discussions/questions.

After discussion with the captain you determine you were ashore for 32 hours, but you experienced only 13.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on September 21, 2021, 10:30:48 AM
We sailed..


We where directed to an island by Nisoru on a mission to find some missing constables, and the parents of Lord Arishimodo.. you know.. the one that dissappeared along with Ruby's Dad.   While there we found the island covered in a blanket of fog.  As we crossed the middle of the island we came to a bubble of fog that seemed to block the way to a village.  Monsters formed from the fog and grunted something at us.  They had weird horns and spat tongues.  We eventually batteled and defeated those monsters to get into the village.    We found the towns people ok, seemingly protected by a Shaman ( who is still passed out from the effort) for their time in the fog.  Nisour exited the village and fought more of those creatures to finally break the fog-curse.  The villagers seem to be out of time, meaning they think only a couple of months passed, but it was 5 years.  We made it back to the ship, but there are 2 more towns on that island which also seem to be in a bubble of fog. 

Dylan checks his list.
  - you Lachlan got pretty sick when we hit a storm sailing.. you might need some food from Ruby's stash.
  - We found out that our Prince worships some outer planar fire god.
  - Ruby worships Dourvan..He double checks.. yes.. though I wrote Drunnbar initally for some reason.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on September 22, 2021, 08:02:23 AM
I ask Nisoru " Hey!  When I was in the castle, there was a meeting between Iottians and us.  In the meeting they discussed "rifts" ( he air quotes)  and their danger to the world.  Could these spirits have anything to do with that?  Or if not, do you know anything about that "
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on September 22, 2021, 11:57:24 AM
After resting on the ship for the night, do those of us who lost ability points recover them?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on September 22, 2021, 12:58:04 PM
I ask Nisoru " Hey!  When I was in the castle, there was a meeting between Iottians and us.  In the meeting they discussed "rifts" ( he air quotes)  and their danger to the world.  Could these spirits have anything to do with that?  Or if not, do you know anything about that "

Nisoru’s face takes on an incredulous look. “You were in a closed meeting of the Royal Court?! How?!”

Tessa cheerfully raises her hand before seeing Nisoru’s glare and the sheepishly says I was there too. So was Cassius.”

Nisoru begins praying in Horarian and Celestial, asking for patience, before replying: “It seems too great a coincidence that the constables disappeared in the same area where the Iottans claim the rift in the islands first appeared. But they made no mention of this sort of activity so for now we can’t be certain.”
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on September 22, 2021, 12:58:39 PM
After resting on the ship for the night, do those of us who lost ability points recover them?

Yes, all ability points are back by the time you reach the beach.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on September 22, 2021, 01:37:33 PM
  - We found out that our Prince worships some outer planar fire god.

Uther expands on this: “For too long the domain of fire has been wielded by vile deities on Habololy that seek to destroy, conquer or corrupt. Fire is not evil. It is the purifying force that turns iron into steel, the life giving warmth that drives away the cold, the creative energy that gives us glass, bread and beer, and the light that brightens the darkness.

Girru is the Unquenchable Flame, Lord of Light and Fire from the Seven Heavens, a lawful and good celestial power that wields fire to destroy the wicked and nurture life. Clan Firepeak will see that Girru is promoted to the Counsil so that the goodly beings of Habololy no longer have to tolerate the existence of the foul, unworthy fire powers like Vestillion.”
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on September 22, 2021, 04:23:23 PM
Uther expands on this: “For too long the domain of fire has been wielded by vile deities on Habololy that seek to destroy, conquer or corrupt. Fire is not evil. It is the purifying force that turns iron into steel, the life giving warmth that drives away the cold, the creative energy that gives us glass, bread and beer, and the light that brightens the darkness.

Girru is the Unquenchable Flame, Lord of Light and Fire from the Seven Heavens, a lawful and good celestial power that wields fire to destroy the wicked and nurture life. Clan Firepeak will see that Girru is promoted to the Counsil so that the goodly beings of Habololy no longer have to tolerate the existence of the foul, unworthy fire powers like Vestillion.”


Turns a little to Uther.. " Fire has nothing to do with turning iron into steel.  Heat does, fire is just the most basic way to heat something.  I know a Gnome that uses other forms of heat to work metals.  To many Drow fire is the light that attracts the attention that kills you.  Heating things without fire works b...   Oh.. I see you don't care.. Um.. I'm going to go read in the closet."
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on September 22, 2021, 10:22:16 PM

Turns a little to Uther.. " Fire has nothing to do with turning iron into steel.  Heat does, fire is just the most basic way to heat something.  I know a Gnome that uses other forms of heat to work metals.  To many Drow fire is the light that attracts the attention that kills you.  Heating things without fire works b...   Oh.. I see you don't care.. Um.. I'm going to go read in the closet."
Uther gives you a stern look like a teacher silencing an over-talkative student. "Terror-inducing gnomish technologies aside, fire remains the heat source of choice for the millions of forges, hearths, and ovens, across Habololy."
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on September 22, 2021, 10:35:23 PM

Turns a little to Uther.. " Fire has nothing to do with turning iron into steel.  Heat does, fire is just the most basic way to heat something.  I know a Gnome that uses other forms of heat to work metals.  To many Drow fire is the light that attracts the attention that kills you.  Heating things without fire works b...   Oh.. I see you don't care.. Um.. I'm going to go read in the closet."

As you prepare to depart the conversation you get Nisoru’s glare: “That was not a rhetorical question master Summerlight; how did you come to be in a meeting of the Court and what else did you hear?”
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on September 23, 2021, 07:11:51 AM
As you prepare to depart the conversation you get Nisoru’s glare: “That was not a rhetorical question master Summerlight; how did you come to be in a meeting of the Court and what else did you hear?”


Oh, that.  Well, you know.. Elven ears hear things on chance, more then others would just happen to hear things. Did you know that a drow ear is more sensitive then every humanoid except a Nitpit.  My guess is that it's from hiding in caves for eons avoiding the likes of mind flayers and beholders and such.. you know.. we sorta needed it to survive as a species.  Like it was.. " Natural Selections".. wow.. that's a good term.   I heard a nitpit concert once at the college.. it was amazing.. he rambles on.. and on..
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Asinjin on September 29, 2021, 08:45:10 PM
XP?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 05, 2021, 08:08:21 AM
What do we do now? If there are other villages on this island that are trapped in the rift bubbles, we should go help those people.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 05, 2021, 11:35:58 AM
What do we do now? If there are other villages on this island that are trapped in the rift bubbles, we should go help those people.
I agree.  If we can confront and destroy the evil presences trapping the villagers, then we should do so as soon as possible.  Besides, it's possible the constables we're looking for may be trapped in one of these bubbles, so it may prove fruitful in that respect too.   
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on October 05, 2021, 07:58:25 PM
Yeah, I'm up for freeing the other towns.  We should help as many people as we can.  I wonder what help they will need after, once they learn they loose 2 years.  The good news, the information we are looking for should be fresh in their minds. 
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 06, 2021, 01:16:09 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe DM said we made it back to the ship and rested.  If that's the case, I gather up my stuff and plan to head out to the other towns to liberate those trapped inside.  Per Nisoru's request, I have made no mention to anyone of lost time or the denizens of evil we purged.  I ask all of my traveling companions to join me on this quest.  The sooner we head out, the better.  I float anxiously by the ramp of the ship for others to join me.   
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 06, 2021, 06:04:18 PM
Godric and Uther can make a Willpower save.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 06, 2021, 06:14:21 PM
Godric and Uther can make a Willpower save.
1d20 (14) + Will (11) = 25

And a reminder I'm immune to all forms of fear and disease.   :)
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 06, 2021, 08:05:08 PM
My character sheet is in a different time zone.

I got a 10 with an online dice roller, which is >14 Will save. +2 if it’s a spell. Can’t remember my Wis score or any other modifiers.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 06, 2021, 09:31:29 PM
As you make your way on deck in the morning, those that arrive first find Lord Tolist trimming his beard using a contraption that he is operating with levers and a mirror. None of the crew are getting within five feet of him as the whirring blades look more suited to shearing a sheep. All of you arrive except Uther.

Tadren, who finishes by spritzing himself with some sort of tonic, says: “Lord Nisoru and the cleric went ashore before first light. He hopes to return shortly.”
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 07, 2021, 12:14:08 AM
So is my delay caused by an aversion to Lord Tolist’s clicker? Or something else?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 07, 2021, 06:26:22 AM
As you make your way on deck in the morning, those that arrive first find Lord Tolist trimming his beard using a contraption that he is operating with levers and a mirror. None of the crew are getting within five feet of him as the whirring blades look more suited to shearing a sheep. All of you arrive except Uther.

Tadren, who finishes by spritzing himself with some sort of tonic, says: “Lord Nisoru and the cleric went ashore before first light. He hopes to return shortly.”
Who is "the Cleric" he's referring to?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 07, 2021, 06:59:28 AM
All of you arrive except Uther.
I check on Uther in his quarters. 
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on October 07, 2021, 07:20:26 AM
Who is "the Cleric" he's referring to?

Dylan says:
 He Probably means the Prelate of this Icefean ship with stolen grean engines.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 07, 2021, 09:44:13 AM
I check on Uther in his quarters.

You do not find Uther in his quarters. After a brief search of the ship you find him standing in a trance outside the sick bay where the shaman from the village is being cared for. Uther appears to be having a conversation in what sounds like Horarian.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on October 07, 2021, 09:49:38 AM
You do not find Uther in his quarters. After a brief search of the ship you find him standing in a trance outside the sick bay where the shaman from the village is being cared for. Uther appears to be having a conversation in what sounds like Horarian.


If you let us know.. " Oh.. wondering what's going on here.  " He thinks.. " I don't have anything to help with this.. Maybe we should knock him out.. "
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 07, 2021, 11:00:17 AM
If you let us know.. " Oh.. wondering what's going on here.  " He thinks.. " I don't have anything to help with this.. Maybe we should knock him out.. "
No need to knock him out just yet.  I speak Horarian.  Can I translate what he's saying?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on October 07, 2021, 11:08:29 AM
No need to knock him out just yet.  I speak Horarian.  Can I translate what he's saying?


Might be bad that he's possesed by some evil spirit.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 07, 2021, 11:30:27 AM
Might be bad that he's possesed by some evil spirit.
I ping him with a Detect Evil just to be sure.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 07, 2021, 08:50:10 PM
No need to knock him out just yet.  I speak Horarian.  Can I translate what he's saying?

The words sound Horarian but are not. You are sure it’s the same language the creatures on the island were using.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 07, 2021, 08:50:35 PM
I ping him with a Detect Evil just to be sure.

He does not radiate evil.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 08, 2021, 10:09:41 AM
我不确定我在说什么

我想我会和其他人同时发现
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 08, 2021, 10:49:24 AM
我不确定我在说什么

我想我会和其他人同时发现
I was compelled to check this on Google Translate.  Well done. 

ボーナス体験
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 08, 2021, 11:22:52 AM
Very different translations if you use Chinese vs Japanese.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 08, 2021, 11:32:50 AM
Very different translations if you use Chinese vs Japanese.
My quote is in Japanese.  That's what I used for yours as well. 
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 08, 2021, 12:32:05 PM
What if anything do you do with Uther?
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 08, 2021, 12:59:31 PM
What if anything do you do with Uther?
For now, I stand by him and make sure he doesn't collapse.  I'm hoping the Shaman is trying to communicate with him, so I'll let this go for a little longer.  If it starts to resemble a demonic possession or my constant ping eventually reads evil, he's getting knocked out by the flat blade of my greatsword.   
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 08, 2021, 01:29:07 PM
My quote is in Japanese.  That's what I used for yours as well.
I wrote mine using Google’s Chinese translation.

Your text came out as “body training” in Chinese.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Hero on October 08, 2021, 01:32:44 PM
If Uther is experiencing distress, Ember (his bat familiar) will convey that message to bystanders through vigorous flapping.
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 08, 2021, 01:34:11 PM
If Uther is experiencing distress, Ember (his bat familiar) will convey that message to bystanders through vigorous flapping.

The bat stays away from him but doesn’t do anything unusual
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Malchia on October 08, 2021, 01:51:14 PM
I wrote mine using Google’s Chinese translation.

Your text came out as “body training” in Chinese.
In Japanese it's "bonus experience."
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: whitesword on October 08, 2021, 02:32:05 PM
In Japanese it's "bonus experience."

Hilarious
Title: Re: “Mist”erious New Adversaries
Post by: Zunder on October 09, 2021, 07:15:14 AM
Dylan smirks.. " if he's speaking the same language as the mist creatures, I'm again for knocking him out.. he's clearly possessed.  There are numbers accounts in history where possession is a really bad omen, specially when there is almost no purpose but to freak people out "