Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Merc]

Nope. Let's go do motivational pixie stuff!

[Nephrite]

Let's DO THIS!

[Anastasia]

Well, when you say it like that? Go ahead and make a Diplo ch-erk! Kidding, kidding! Let's get this going.

The light of the Positive Energy Plane fades into mist. You fall into cool, clammy fog that is all around you. Visibility is terrible, with only a few mist-shrouded trees able to be seen ahead. You're floating in midair, the pull of gravity absent. Stille looks around slowly, while Crystal pats Hope's side and remarks, "As if it is a place of ghost and memories, where one cannot be discerned from the other."

[Merc]

"Random trivia, did you guys know we initially found Aurora hidden here in the Deep Ethereal? Not the same spot, obviously, but it feels like so long ago when it was just Adrian, Afina, Jaela, Willim and myself," Ithea comments as she looks around.

Annalise goes unmentioned.

"Anyway, you two know the details, so lead away."

ooc: For Neph's reference, planar traits of deep ethereal - http://www.soulriders.net/forum/index.php/topic,101835.msg1024847.html#msg1024847

Dunno if there's any additional traits for the ghost glade.

[Nephrite]

"I wonder what causes the atmosphere and mists to settle like this." Moore wonders aloud as he takes a look around. "I can't say I know too many details, but I think we'll know what we're looking for once we find it!"

[Merc]

"Well...You mentioned a treasure hoard, so I presume we're fighting some dragon and err, liberating its treasure, some as tribute to Baleruk?" Ithea asks, not having all the details on what they're looking for exactly.

"I assume we'd hunt for some caves in the mists if so, and that it'll be a mist dragon given the location? I remember fighting one of those back when we sought Aurora."

[Nephrite]

"Not exactly. We're looking for a lost treasure ship of the githyanki that was waylaid on their escape from Mineral." Moore says. "Miss Crystal and I were going to recover it."

[Merc]

"Oh? Well, if it's been lost for a while that Baleruk stumbled upon hints of its location, it's probably guarded by something or someone. Not githyanki anymore, certainly. But whatever Baleruk's source was would have claimed it themselves if it was so ripe for the taking otherwise."

"Any clues as to the defenses we might face?" Ithea asks of the pixie pair.

[Anastasia]

"So be on guard," Crystal mounts Hope, "I fear what problems we may encounter. But may they be minor ones overcome. Baleruk was not aware of the precise nature of any obstacles, but you are right that logic suggests they will be there."

[Merc]

"Right then. Before we move on... Any of you have weapons that could use some magical empowerment? I can improve their edge for close to a day if needed. Gotten into the habit of just doing that with Seiryu instead of getting Afina to do it for me."

ooc: do any of them want GMW on their main weapon? Crystal's sheet shows a masterwork weapon, Stille has a mix of +1/masterwork, and ...Moore doesn't have a weapon, so guess he's fine.

[Nephrite]

Moore shakes his head. "I'm fine." He gestures to the harp he's carrying. "Miss Ebony inspired me to have something special created. It's not a weapon, per se, but I can fight with it. It's a bit arbitrary, but which direction are we going in?"

[Merc]

"Crystal seems to know the most regarding what we seek, so she can. She's probably the fastest here with Hope as well and can occasionally scout if necessary and maneuver right back to us when we need to regroup, though if I happen to spot or hear anything, I'll suggest it so we can switch directions as needed," Ithea answers Moore as she waits to see if Stille and Crystal are also fine.

ooc: I hadn't said so btw (I had way back in CODA, but just as a refresher), but I generally assume GMW is on Ithea's weapon since it lasts a day or so barring dispel tactics like the nessian pit fiend. Those are the only cases where I might cast it IC, or if I'm offering it to others.

[Nephrite]

Speaking of spells, Moore casts some himself just in case!

Divine Insight, CL6, so for 6 hours and a +11 bonus to the next skill check whenever it comes up.

That's the only long-duration one he has right now, so we'll stick with that.

[Anastasia]

"Please," Crystal holds out her longsword. "I'll lead the way and we'll see how this goes. May the Court of Stars guide us."

Stille just smiles and follows, looking around the fog curiously. "What a strange realm."

[Merc]

Ithea nods and cast the spell on Crystal's longsword. "I'll keep a eye and ear out as best I can with all this mist."

ooc: One GMW cast. Stille didn't want one then? If he does, let me know and just assume I did it here too or I'll edit post.


If needed:
[12:06] <@Sailor_Mercury> roll d20+51 spot
[12:06] <Kobot> Sailor_Mercury rolled d20+51 spot --> [ 1d20=8 ]{59}
[12:06] <@Sailor_Mercury> roll d20+54 listen
[12:07] <Kobot> Sailor_Mercury rolled d20+54 listen --> [ 1d20=10 ]{64}