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Icefian Campaign => Reluctant Heroes => Topic started by: Asinjin on November 02, 2012, 05:03:24 PM
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Asinjin asks, "Can someone give me a healing potion? Any weak one will do."
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To Mage Darpus, "We need to prevent the doppelgangers from gathering."
Can I see the gathered adapters?
Do we know if they can only change forms, or can they take the form of an ooze? Meaning, can we shackle them or will they ooze out?
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Asinjin asks, "Can someone give me a healing potion? Any weak one will do."
Don't you have the 6 potions I gave you from Padra a few sessions ago?
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Asinjin thinks for a moment. "Yes, although as I recall I traded the better ones with one of you for the lesser ones, as I only ever need a lesser one."
I drink one of them.
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To Mage Darpus, "We need to prevent the doppelgangers from gathering."
Can I see the gathered adapters?
Do we know if they can only change forms, or can they take the form of an ooze? Meaning, can we shackle them or will they ooze out?
The eleven remaining adapters have gathered and dropped all weapons and magic items. (I will post a list of who they have replaced tomorrow). Darpus hears you and nods in the general direction of Martine, Howland, Nisoru and Thamolly.
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Do we know if they can only change forms, or can they take the form of an ooze? Meaning, can we shackle them or will they ooze out?
Their true form is ooze-like. Maglore had trapped one in a sphere of force, and it sloshed around like a liquid looking for escape.
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to Mage Darpus, "Do you have a limited Wish prepared?"
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to Mage Darpus, "Do you have a limited Wish prepared?"
No, I've never cared for such spells.
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The eleven individuals who assemble are: lords Windblade, Arramoor, Colrain, Blastganger; Queen Peerless and Thane Firepeak; Wilar Tel'Cu, Merkad Firepeak, Darva Starger (the regent of Cape Tolya) and Peron Hawklyn, the herald of the Kingdom and Harris Travelerson (the guy with the hammer).
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There were only 11?
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Plus the one you destroyed.
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To Darpus and his gathered colleagues: "If you'll listen to the advice of a humble Halfling, my companions have discovered that the Adapters are vulnerable to gold. If you lace your weapons and spells with gold, you'll be able to overcome their defenses. Darpus, if you could prepare any spells that would allow for such alchemical transformation, that would be most advantageous."
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I give Rubius back his ring.
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I give Rubius back his ring.
And I give back Asinjin's ring.
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Asinjin talks to Ari, Rubius and Parker in private, "Didn't the guard that we met when we came in say that he saw someone bleed gold in the battle outside? Doesn't that mean that there must be at least one more out there?"
"Sir Thamoly, do you or anyone here have a sphere or wall spell that we can use to trap them?"
When I put one in the Anti-magic sphere, does anything happen? I have to get within 10 feet of one.
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To Darpus and his gathered colleagues: "If you'll listen to the advice of a humble Halfling, my companions have discovered that the Adapters are vulnerable to gold. If you lace your weapons and spells with gold, you'll be able to overcome their defenses. Darpus, if you could prepare any spells that would allow for such alchemical transformation, that would be most advantageous."
The gnome looks as if he will respond but just shakes his head. It's obvious that no one is really in charge. However Thale Blazingem, the High Mage, steps forward, his fury barely under control. "Alright, your surrender is accepted but you are not leaving without answering a few questions." He has a staff in one hand and a scroll in the other. Leveling the staff at those in the shape of Queen Tanya and Wilar Tel'Cu; "You two seem to be in charge and you will be staying. The rest of you get out and be thankful we have other issues to attend to today. As for you two, I haven't had much cause to use this staff in the last few years but fail to cooperate and you will be part of the art collection forevermore." He hands the scroll to Lord Darpus who nods and gestures to the rest towards the door.
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Parker eyes the pile of magic items and then visibly pulls himself away from them. Parker says to the rest of the group, "I believe we have a future King to introduce, do we not?"
Parker will dust himself, Arion, and Leira off and make them look as presentable as possible under the circumstances. He then tells them that he will go in ahead of them and introduce them to what's left of the council and then they should make their entrance. (Parker's introduction speech to follow)
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pile of magic items
*wimper*
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Parker eyes the pile of magic items and then visibly pulls himself away from them. Parker says to the rest of the group, "I believe we have a future King to introduce, do we not?"
Parker will dust himself, Arion, and Leira off and make them look as presentable as possible under the circumstances. He then tells them that he will go in ahead of them and introduce them to what's left of the council and then they should make their entrance. (Parker's introduction speech to follow)
Idon Crystalsmyth, hearing your comment, says "Whoever this young warrior is, and I acknowledge that he is armed and armored as Stasis has always been depicted, he cannot be confirmed without the full council's acknowledgement. Where are those that have been imitated?"
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"Who is the spelllcaster in charge of the castle's magics?"
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Idon Crystalsmyth, hearing your comment, says "Whoever this young warrior is, and I acknowledge that he is armed and armored as Stasis has always been depicted, he cannot be confirmed without the full council's acknowledgement. Where are those that have been imitated?"
"If you mean the 'originals', then the last we heard, they were transported tot he plane of Shadow when we collapsed Marius' stronghold. Although, for these Adapters, from what we've learned, the people they imitate muse remain alive and on the same plane for them to be able to retain their assumed forms. There is a 3 day window in which the 'on the same plane' part can be ignored though. In any event, Master Blazingem just let the other Adapters go. Since they have been found out, if they get back to Marius, he'll know his plan has been thwarted, and will probably kill the individuals he has in his custody who he knows we know have been replaced."
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Asinjin talks to Ari, Rubius and Parker in private, "Didn't the guard that we met when we came in say that he saw someone bleed gold in the battle outside? Doesn't that mean that there must be at least one more out there?"
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"Who is the spelllcaster in charge of the castle's magics?"
Thale says: "I am. Why do you ask?"
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"If you mean the 'originals', then the last we heard, they were transported tot he plane of Shadow when we collapsed Marius' stronghold. Although, for these Adapters, from what we've learned, the people they imitate muse remain alive and on the same plane for them to be able to retain their assumed forms. There is a 3 day window in which the 'on the same plane' part can be ignored though. In any event, Master Blazingem just let the other Adapters go. Since they have been found out, if they get back to Marius, he'll know his plan has been thwarted, and will probably kill the individuals he has in his custody who he knows we know have been replaced."
Hearing this Thale and Eason look at one another and Thale says: "Well then, it seems you all will be our guest for a short while. You have my oath as the High Mage of this Kingdom that no harm will come to you if you cooperate."
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Hearing this Thale and Eason look at one another and Thale says: "Well then, it seems you all will be our guest for a short while. You have my oath as the High Mage of this Kingdom that no harm will come to you if you cooperate."
"Also, gentlemen, some of the members of the guard we ran into, whom we confirmed were not Adapters, mentioned that they noticed that some of their number involved in the fighting looked like they were bleeding gold. The guardsman who mentioned it, though that he was just seeing things until we mentioned it."
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"Also, gentlemen, some of the members of the guard we ran into, whom we confirmed were not Adapters, mentioned that they noticed that some of their number involved in the fighting looked like they were bleeding gold. The guardsman who mentioned it, though that he was just seeing things until we mentioned it."
The guard sergeant points out the "Harris" Adapter and says, "He was the one fighting in the courtyard."
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The guard sergeant points out the "Harris" Adapter and says, "He was the one fighting in the courtyard."
"Well done sergeant. Although, I doubt there is only one. Perhaps, you should take a few of the men and systematically check the rest of the soldiers."
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"Well done sergeant. Although, I doubt there is only one. Perhaps, you should take a few of the men and systematically check the rest of the soldiers."
Thale says: "That will be done." He turns to a more senior soldier "Send for Lady Knight Degalas, she is in the city."
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To those near me, "How imperative is it that we king King Westrom?"
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To those near me, "How imperative is it that we king King Westrom?"
Thale says: "Excellent, our first question. (again leveling the staff) What say you?"
The Windblade adapter replies: "He is unconscious and invisible but otherwise unharmed in one of the unused meeting rooms. We were to summon another of our kindred to replace him but did not have a chance."
One of the Knights goes to retrieve him.
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"Who were they intending to make king?"
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"Who were they intending to make king?"
Thale says: "Hold that thought, we need to move this conversation somewhere more appropriate."
Thale leads the adapters, under heavy guard, out of the palace and inner bailey to a non-descript building. Ari, and possibly Parker and Asinjin, recognize it as the Ministry of Security. Inside there are a group of armed men and a few women, lead by Deputy minister Delaque. Thale says: "Deputy, you and your men will submit to a simple test by Lord Ari. If you are one of these doppelgängers then you can surrender or resist but you should look to your fellows for advice."
She looks confused but she and the others all submit and pass the test. She then leads all of you down into a tunnel and then to the Gaol. The adapters are all put in separate cells.
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To the adapters, "Is there a leader among you?"
To Ari, "Any presences detected?"
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Rubius makes a spot check to see if any of the Adapters are casting any spells, praying, or reaching for items. d20 roll 16 + 8 = 24. If I see anything, I whisper the info to my companions.
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To the adapters, "Is there a leader among you?"
To Ari, "Any presences detected?"
a few of the ministry guards radiate faint evil and some of the palace guards as well.
Which one do you ask?
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The one who was Wilar.
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Rubius makes a spot check to see if any of the Adapters are casting any spells, praying, or reaching for items. d20 roll 16 + 8 = 24. If I see anything, I whisper the info to my companions.
None of them have cast spells or used any visible powers.
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The one who was Wilar.
Do you have sense motive?
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Its not good, but yes.
Parker and Rubius can do that better.
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So there's not too much duplicated effort you should decide as a group what your plan is for interrogating them. They are all placed in individual cells but will be brought to an interrogation room.
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There is nothing more immediate that needs to be done?
The castle is scure? We have checked everyone for more adapters? Messages need to be sent to all of the people of import around the kingdom about possible impostors.
How much do we get to do? We hold no positions of power (except possibly Ari). Are we allowed to interrogate them?
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There is nothing more immediate that needs to be done?
The castle is scure? We have checked everyone for more adapters? Messages need to be sent to all of the people of import around the kingdom about possible impostors.
How much do we get to do? We hold no positions of power (except possibly Ari). Are we allowed to interrogate them?
The situation is as described and thus far you have all just been swept along. You are free to take any avenue you choose.
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DM, I realize that we're in mid-session, but has there been any progress made regarding the 500,000 XP you owe us from the last battle?
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DM, I realize that we're in mid-session, but has there been any progress made regarding the 500,000 XP you owe us from the last battle?
Yes
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Yes
Sarcasm aside, you are only a few hours into the day with no rest in sight. XP will be awarded when you get to rest but in the meantime you have adapters to interrogate as well as a bunch of other possibilities.
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"Are there any more of you, here is the castle or in Massada?"
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"Are there any more of you, here is the castle or in Massada?"
No.
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"How do you receive your orders?"
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"How do you receive your orders?"
We were given an assignment by an arcanaloth and have been carrying it out.
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"Did you meet the Arcanoloth on Habololy?"
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"Did you meet the Arcanoloth on Habololy?"
Yes. In a tavern in Phiam.
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"Which tavern?"
"Do you know who Marius is?"
"Did you accept this mission just for treasure?"
cough cough cough
I don't know if this question was answered, Does anything happen to them when they are in the anti magic field?
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"Which tavern?"
"Do you know who Marius is?"
"Did you accept this mission just for treasure?"
cough cough cough
I don't know if this question was answered, Does anything happen to them when they are in the anti magic field?
I don't recall; it was near the harbor. Yes and yes.
Nothing appears to happen in the field.
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"What were you supposed to do next?"
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"What were you supposed to do next?"
Escape when it was clear we could not delay the process any longer.
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"Why were you delaying?"
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"Why were you delaying?"
For Marius and Uscis to carry out whatever they have planned.
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Turning to the other, "Then do we have to assume they are still trying to do something?"
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Turning to the other, "Then do we have to assume they are still trying to do something?"
Who is the other?
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Accidentally left out an s, I meant the others, Parker et al.
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Accidentally left out an s, I meant the others, Parker et al.
Since no one else is posting you may want to continue.
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Asinjin looks to the gathered leaders of the nation. What are they doing as I stand here and ask questions.
"Who is in command here now?"
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Asinjin looks to the gathered leaders of the nation. What are they doing as I stand here and ask questions.
"Who is in command here now?"
You have been alone interrogating one of the creatures.
When you leave you find Thale, Deputy Minister Delaque, King Rosetree and (Parker, Ari, Rubius?)
Rosetree says: "The Steward is in charge of the council. I suppose the High Mage has taken charge of these prisoners. Whatever these things sought to achieve they are succeeding. If we choose to go forward it will take at least a week before the missing council members alternates can be contacted and assembled."
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"So their goal wasn't to get a new king appointed, but just to delay the appointment?" cough "Who is currently in command of the kingdom? The army?"
After a slight asthma like attack.
"Arian should just take command. Its obvious he wields the gemblade. I am tired of this. Is there a place I can rest?" leaning against wall, "Parker come get me if something is needed."
Asinjin wearily makes his way to whatever chamber can be found for him to rest in, he is clearly fatigued.
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"So their goal wasn't to get a new king appointed, but just to delay the appointment?" cough "Who is currently in command of the kingdom? The army?"
After a slight asthma like attack.
"Arian should just take command. Its obvious he wields the gemblade. I am tired of this. Is there a place I can rest?" leaning against wall, "Parker come get me if something is needed."
Asinjin wearily makes his way to whatever chamber can be found for him to rest in, he is clearly fatigued.
The lesser monarchs are in charge but two have been replaced and the rest are here. The Steward is in charge of the High King's lands.
We will wait to see if anyone else posts. Otherwise we will play this out on Thursday.
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Turning to the other, "Then do we have to assume they are still trying to do something?"
"The news just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it."
"Arian should just take command. Its obvious he wields the gemblade.
"I am inclined to agree with my weak-constitutioned friend on this." Walking to Arion, Parker moves him and Leira to what passes for the center of the room, and makes sure he is within sight and/or hearing distance of all the remaining 'important' people in the castle hierarchy and in a clear voice says "All that is left is mere formality. You are the King. Descended from and Chosen by Stasis himself. You wield the Gemblade. No one, who holds the welfare of this nation in high regard, can deny your right to the Throne. As a citizen of this nation, before these witnesses, I freely pledge my fealty to you. Your Majesty, what would you have us do."
(Diplomacy check for those watching listening 1d20+6 :: 14+6 = 20)
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"The news just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it."
"I am inclined to agree with my weak-constitutioned friend on this." Walking to Arion, Parker moves him and Leira to what passes for the center of the room, and makes sure he is within sight and/or hearing distance of all the remaining 'important' people in the castle hierarchy and in a clear voice says "All that is left is mere formality. You are the King. Descended from and Chosen by Stasis himself. You wield the Gemblade. No one, who holds the welfare of this nation in high regard, can deny your right to the Throne. As a citizen of this nation, before these witnesses, I freely pledge my fealty to you. Your Majesty, what would you have us do."
(Diplomacy check for those watching listening 1d20+6 :: 14+6 = 20)
All those assembled look very uncomfortable. Some of the soldiers get down on one knee. Parker gets more than one unpleasant look from a council member but eventually King Oliver is led in, leaning heavily on Hanai Winterstar, and says :"It is true. Arion is the true heir and Stasis has chosen this time to make right the error's of the past. Our kingdom stands on the edge of a battlefield, with an enemy before us and no allies aware of the danger. Renew your fealty to Stasis' vision or stand aside." He then takes out his sword and offers it to Arion. All of the demi-humans quickly fall in beside him as do the other monarchs. The human nobles join in after a moment of hesitation.
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Asinjin applauds.
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I will wait for Ari and Rubius to continue but you can further interrogate the adapters or interact with the others present. We will assume for continuity that the events just described took place during a break from questioning.
If Asinjin is done Thale tells you there is a couch in the shrine to Hemator and no one will bother you there.
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Asinjin will ask, "How do we detect your kind?"
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Asinjin will ask, "How do we detect your kind?"
The weak among our kind can be found out with spells that reveal shapechangers, by sight or detection. The strong among us can only be revealed by spells that detect precious metals or mind reading.
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"Is there a way to force you into your normal shape?"
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If we are cut off from our subject we will revert to true form. If they die we revert immediately. If they are sent to another plane for 72 hours or if they are placed in an anti magic field for 12 hours. If they are protected by a mind blank or similar psionic protection we cannot adapt to them but if the subject becomes so protected we do not revert. A targeted dispel magic will force us back for a moment but as long as we are not cut off from the subject we can revert.
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"Why are you so forthcoming?"
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"Why are you so forthcoming?"
It shrugs its shoulders. "We have little business on this world. It is considered a backwater by most. Our weaknesses are easily researched but such knowledge is rarely useful unless you are expecting our presence."
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"How long do your king live?"
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On our home plane we are immortal. Here I have no idea. Hundreds of years at least.
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Rubius whispers to Asinjin, Parker, and Ari "Is there anyway we can check to see if we're being scryed right now? It seems much too convenient that the Adapters are so forthcoming and seemingly honest. Even a lack of interest in our world doesn't explain their attitude. Besides, why would an immortal being risk coming to this world to possibly be killed? What's the incentive? My friends, it would seem that we're being successfully baited into their trap. The more we question them, the longer they succeed in their goal of delaying everything. We must get the word out as soon as possible to as many allies as possible that Arion, Stasis' chosen king, has been crowned and is fit for duty. The quicker this information reaches Marius' ears, the better."
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" I have detect scrye up, but my field negates that. As long as we speak in the field, it cannot be scryed. I also believe the castle is proofed."
cough
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Looks like we will play some things out based on the email I just sent but in the meantime:
First Everyone advances exactly one level. So if you are 16th add 16k etc.
Second everyone gets a bonus equal to 20- your level x 300. So if you are 13th you get an additional 2100.
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Looks like we will play some things out based on the email I just sent but in the meantime:
First Everyone advances exactly one level. So if you are 16th add 16k etc.
Second everyone gets a bonus equal to 20- your level x 300. So if you are 13th you get an additional 2100.
If I'm reading this right, a 16th level character would get 16k + 1200 = 17200 but a 13th level character gets 13k + 2100 = 15100. The math doesn't seem to work for a lower level character to get less than a higher level character. Am I missing something?
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16th level would get 16,000 + 1200
13th level would get 13,000 + 2100
So yes, the lower level gets less.
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16th level would get 16,000 + 1200
13th level would get 13,000 + 2100
So yes, the lower level gets less.
It's the best I could come up with.
I may tinker with it some more.
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First Everyone advances exactly one level.
Mind = officailly blown
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In light of our inability to get together tonight feel free to continue here.
To reset the situation, assume that Parker and Oliver's pronouncements and the council's response occurs during a break from interrogating the adapters around noon.
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To the steward, or Oliver, "Who was most likely to be king, if not for Arian's arrival?"
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To the steward, or Oliver, "Who was most likely to be king, if not for Arian's arrival?"
You have not seen Michael.
Oliver says: "There was nothing resembling consensus. At the start Lord Wintersend, the Steward and I took turns making speeches trying to buy you time to get the Gemblade and Arion. It soon became apparent that many of the members were not themselves and we tried to force as many breaks as possible so we could determine who we could trust. The imposters clearly never intended for there to be a decision and would either revisit those we had already discussed or question the heralds' conclusions about bloodlines."
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"How long could the meeting reasonably have gone? Could they have kept you here for weeks, months?"
cough cough
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"How long could the meeting reasonably have gone? Could they have kept you here for weeks, months?"
cough cough
"Under normal circumstances a week would have been reasonable but as there is a war going on those not aware of Arion, and not imposters, desired to resolve the matter in two long days. Lords Darpus and Tolist, and the other monarchs are shrewd people and would have realized the magnitude of the deception after another day or so. What the adapters would have done then I am glad we did not find out."
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"So we can assume whatever they employers are planning, it is coming soon."
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"Are there any holidays, celestial events, or anything else over the next few days in the nation? Is there anything that couldn't be done without a monarch? Is anyone due to have a child in the next few days that could alter the calculation?"
cough
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"So we can assume whatever they employers are planning, it is coming soon."
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"Are there any holidays, celestial events, or anything else over the next few days in the nation? Is there anything that couldn't be done without a monarch? Is anyone due to have a child in the next few days that could alter the calculation?"
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Oliver thinks for a moment. "There are no preplanned events but there are many things that the High King would be responsible for; particularly the war and responding to any new crisis."
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"And if something that needed an immediate decision came up during the meeting, who would make that call?"
wheeze
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"And if something that needed an immediate decision came up during the meeting, who would make that call?"
wheeze
"That is precisely the problem. It's not clear. As Steward of the High King's lands Howland has authority over events that happen here. The High Constable has power over the cities and ordinarily the Lord Protector has power over the military, but there is no Lord Protector so the General Staff is in command."
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"So can we assume that the adapters' masters have something planned that would cause one of those in power temporarily to make a bad decision. Start a new war? It seems the goal would have to be something that prevents Arian gaining command ever, even now after he is king."
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"So can we assume that the adapters' masters have something planned that would cause one of those in power temporarily to make a bad decision. Start a new war? It seems the goal would have to be something that prevents Arian gaining command ever, even now after he is king."
"Assumptions are dangerous when dealing with the mind of an evil being. Their whims and wishes are often alien to ours. You have said their masters more than once; who is it that you think they serve?"
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"We know who they serve. A deity alien to Habololy and its lieutenants."
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"We know who they serve. A deity alien to Habololy and its lieutenants."
"I realize who our enemy is but you are implying these creatures work for more than one of his servants."
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"We know they work for the shade, and the serpent is aiding his cause. It tried to stop us from reaching the castle."
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Assuming no more questions for the adapters or any of the council members I will post this evening.
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All those assembled look very uncomfortable. Some of the soldiers get down on one knee. Parker gets more than one unpleasant look from a council member but eventually King Oliver is led in, leaning heavily on Hanai Winterstar, and says :"It is true. Arion is the true heir and Stasis has chosen this time to make right the error's of the past. Our kingdom stands on the edge of a battlefield, with an enemy before us and no allies aware of the danger. Renew your fealty to Stasis' vision or stand aside." He then takes out his sword and offers it to Arion. All of the demi-humans quickly fall in beside him as do the other monarchs. The human nobles join in after a moment of hesitation.
Arion looks very uncomfortable for a moment but Lira takes his hand and he stands on the first step of the seven tiered dias leading to the thrones. "I am Arion Gemblade, son of Eylis, descended from Stasis through my forbearer Escalos and the line unbroken." He then draws out the Gemblade and it glows with a pure white light. Some of the nobles and even King Whiteknight look nervously at each other.
"I am not yet your king; I respect this tradition, but I am the true heir and unless another should appear to dispute my legitimacy I ask all of you to advise me and follow my edicts. As King Oliver has said and should be plain to all of you, our home is in great danger. The dark powers themselves oppose us and their agents move to exploit our weakness."
Another moment of silence and brief uncomfortable look on Arion's face.
"The war must stop. Our armies will be needed to defend the people and in time defeat the forces of our true enemies. The legions must return to their strongholds and we must find the leaders of the Scaled Elves."
The pronouncement is met with a seemingly unanimous "Yes your majesty." of varying degrees of enthusiasm.
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To Parker and the other in the group:
"Could Marius be expecting this move? Perhaps he is waiting to ambush the troops. Perhaps he looks to take control of the Scaled Elves now that their nation is in ruin."
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"Possibly, but remember, it was Stasis' kingdom that was broken in the other timeline. It was the use of the Juggernaut and that was the final act that broke the spirit of the nation. I've no doubt Mari.. that our real foes are playing both sides. Most likely using Adapters as they were used here. I think that the plan was to stall the choice for as long as possible. That would leave the Kings power split among several people. It is not unreasonable to assume our foes planned to replace some or all of those figures to bring about the history we know about. Our involvement has thrown a Tinker into his plans so he will undoubtedly attempt to salvage his plan any way he can.
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"I place no value in the delusions inflicted on us."
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"I place no value in the delusions inflicted on us."
~sigh~ Parker grabs the bridge of his nose and shakes his head
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"If there is nothing else, I need to rest."
Just before I sleep for the night, I will cast Discern Location for Marius, using the arm band.
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"If there is nothing else, I need to rest."
Just before I sleep for the night, I will cast Discern Location for Marius, using the arm band.
It is still before dinner.
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Sweet Smofarf...I am tired!
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Martine Vanyar walks forward from the back of the room. He is now fully armed; in addition to his mantle a set of admantium ring mail over black leather armor that looks very similar to Ari's, a short sword on his belt and another on his back and on his left arm a black, admantium, circular shield. The shield has an edge around its entire circumference and looks slightly too large for Vanyar's compact frame.
"In the morning I will take a team to the two army headquarters and convey your orders."
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He was speaking to Arian, correct?
"Can we expect these orders to face any resistance, other than grumbling, from anyone in the field?"
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He was speaking to Arian, correct?
"Can we expect these orders to face any resistance, other than grumbling, from anyone in the field?"
He appears to be speaking to Arion. To whom is your question being posed? Is it a pronouncement for all to hear?
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If Martine is leading us back, then to him.
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If Martine is leading us back, then to him.
Martine looks to Arion, who clearly has no idea. Howland answers, speaking for the first time: "The generals will obey any order in my name that Lord Vanyar delivers. I will tell them that the council has recognized Arion's claim to the throne and he will be crowned as soon as possible. The question of course is are the generals who they seem or have they been replaced or controlled?"
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"So there is no general who you think would possibly deny the claim and refuse the orders, assuming the general has not been adapter replaced."
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"So there is no general who you think would possibly deny the claim and refuse the orders, assuming the general has not been adapter replaced."
That question is met with awkward silence. Lira shoots you a look.
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I ask again once it is only Martine and me or us.
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I ask again once it is only Martine and me or us.
You get the impression he is not inclined to answer your questions. It doesnt seem personal just protocol.
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That question is met with awkward silence. Lira shoots you a look.
cricket.....cricket....................cricket.....cricket......... "Ahem," Parker clears his throat. "To completely change the subject for a minute, I believe that I may have a solution to identifying the adapters. If we take into account what the apparent leader of the adapters here is the castle told us, as well as our own observations, I believe that the spell 'Treasure Scent' can be used to identify the adapters. I know the spell, and can make scrolls for members of the envoys to use when they communicate with the armies."
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cricket.....cricket....................cricket.....cricket......... "Ahem," Parker clears his throat. "To completely change the subject for a minute, I believe that I may have a solution to identifying the adapters. If we take into account what the apparent leader of the adapters here is the castle told us, as well as our own observations, I believe that the spell 'Treasure Scent' can be used to identify the adapters. I know the spell, and can make scrolls for members of the envoys to use when they communicate with the armies."
Martine says: "It would seem a waste of your time and energy to make scrolls as you will be one of my team. Unless you feel it prudent for master Asinjin to have one as well?"
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Martine says: "It would seem a waste of your time and energy to make scrolls as you will be one of my team. Unless you feel it prudent for master Asinjin to have one as well?"
Parker's jaw stops working and just hangs there a bit. ".....of course......." Parker walks over to where Asinjin is and joins him.
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"Why are we part of the team?"
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"Why are we part of the team?"
To whom and in what setting is this question posed?
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To Martine, after he mentions that to Parker.
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To Martine, after he mentions that to Parker.
Before Martine can respond Lira says: "Ladies and gentlemen, this has been a very event filled morning. For some of us it has been very frightening and dangerous. We will adjourn for a few hours of rest and refreshment. My husband may wish to speak with you individually or again in audience."
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To Parker later, "Did we ever check Leria?"
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To Parker later, "Did we ever check Leria?"
Yes
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"Why are we part of the team?"
"Apparently, saving the world, killing a god, and Throne-ing a king aren't enough. We apparently have to add 'Baby-sitters for the Ministry of Security' to our growing list of titles as well."
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"I am neither a worshiper of their faith nor a member of their kingdom; I dislike the wizards they allow to live in their city and disagree with the groups with whom they associate, and yet here I am. It is I who am the fool apparently."
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"I am neither a worshiper of their faith nor a member of their kingdom; I dislike the wizards they allow to live in their city and disagree with the groups with whom they associate, and yet here I am. It is I who am the fool apparently."
After about an hour Thamolly and Nisoru seek you out and invite you into an anteroom that looks like it has seen little use in recent years. There are a few small portraits on the walls that after a moment Parker recognizes as former Grandmasters of the Knights. All four of you are there but Ari has been apart from the rest of you for most of the day.
Thamolly says: "My friends, you find yourselves in unfamiliar territory. No one here is your enemy but very few are your friends. Arion is in the same situation but his position is even more precarious as only King Oliver and Lord Wintersend among his friends wield any power. In time others who know and respect them will learn the truth of what has happened but until then they will watch and see how Arion acts. We all must be very careful not to make him seem uncertain or unknowledgable.
His pronouncement has split the council. They will obey but there is no time to be certain that their subordinates, who they would send out, can be trusted. Of those of us who Arion can trust, most of us are associated with the Knights or the hierarchy of the Church of Stasis, who the army will distrust and may delay following orders. It is unlikely they will act in opposite the orders but if they are with in their rights to demand confirmation from the council.
This leads us to you. Parker and Ari are bound by loyalty to follow Arion, that was a very well said and nicely timed speech Parker, but you Rubius and you Asinjin can leave at any time. If you wish to help Arion and stabilize the Kingdom then this is, hopefully a small service."
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....that was a very well said and nicely timed speech Parker....
"What is it they say about about your mouth writing vouchers your body can't cash??
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"What is it they say about about your mouth writing vouchers your body can't cash??
Nisoru says, with half a chuckle, "I realize saying such things is almost certain to invite Compture's attention, but in Lord Vanyar's company this should be one of the safest missions you ever undertake."
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Nisoru says, with half a chuckle, "I realize saying such things is almost certain to invite Compture's attention, but in Lord Vanyar's company this should be one of the safest missions you ever undertake."
"Obviously, our reputation does not precede us. Master Nisoru, not only does your statement increase the likelihood of us running into a great deal of trouble by a conservative 500%, but just us going out to dinner usually ends up in some sort of life or death struggle. In fact, a while ago, we stumbled upon the plans of the 'Day Turned Dark' cult. We fought Daemons, evil wizards, and other nefarious types. Through them all we prevailed, yet we were almost undone by the number nine. Suffice it to say, nothing that involves us can ever be considered safe."