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#71
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Not here days
Last post by Nephrite - April 30, 2025, 12:24:19 PM
Quote from: Anastasia on April 30, 2025, 12:00:09 PMToday's not going to happen, sorry for the last minute notice. We're on tomorrow as normal.

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#72
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Not here days
Last post by Anastasia - April 30, 2025, 12:00:09 PM
Today's not going to happen, sorry for the last minute notice. We're on tomorrow as normal.
#73
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Not here days
Last post by Anastasia - April 28, 2025, 09:19:28 PM
Nothing tomorrow. Wednesday's possible but far from 100%, I'll know tomorrow about Wednesday.
#74
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Not here days
Last post by Anastasia - April 21, 2025, 06:31:05 PM
No session Thursday, this one won't be made up this week. Maybe next week.
#75
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Not here days
Last post by Nephrite - April 17, 2025, 12:11:38 PM
May be a few minutes late.
#76
Old Otik's Table / Re: Share the music
Last post by KLSymph - April 17, 2025, 01:36:41 AM
I Will Survive, by Gloria Gaynor. A cappella by VoicePlay.
#77
Mini Game Logs / Re: Towards the Coastline 14
Last post by Corwin - April 16, 2025, 01:05:52 PM
19:06 <•Kotono> At that Rina speaks, ""I saw a great flame that spread out over a map of Laremy, of Eis, of Welland. It burned away all the pain and life grew in the ashes. When I looked at the flame, it was me." A softer voice, "Fire needs to be purified, just like this world. I don't know who said it, but it was a man's voice. A strong man."
19:08 <Devar> "I can certainly see how that would shake you." Devar says quietly. "You could take many meanings from a vision like that."
19:09 <Skaya> "The fact that life grows in the ashes seems to exclude the worst Fire has to offer, and that doesn't leave a particularly large selection," Skaya adds as her opinion. "It did make me wonder. Are we being influenced quite directly by our elemental natures?"
19:10 <Devar> "I did have a vision of a storm coming, but I know for a fact it was Lady Eldath who was guiding me." He says to Skaya. "So it's possible there's some influence, but not any of that sort for me, anyway."
19:10 <•Kotono> "At the least," Anne says, "I do wish to fly again even now. But I haven't felt different in thought or morals."
19:11 → Iddy joined (uid408070@lunarnet-423F0355.irccloud.com)
19:11 <•Kotono> "I have some new instincts. The thought of going to the ocean isn't pleasant," Rina states, "Nothing I want to do."
19:12 <Skaya> "I've wanted to fly even before the transformation," Skaya admits. And people's heads look comfortable. She's too big to just rest on them, though. Maybe if she came across a giant, though?
19:12 <•Kotono> ""I suspect our connection is pure and strong," Sanda speaks up, "Statistically speaking, there's going to be some, but nothing too overt that I've noticed.
19:12 <•Kotono> "
19:13 <Devar> "It might be a stronger pull for those without a divine connection." Devar suggests.
19:13 <•Kotono> "It might be," Sanda reasons, "Rina's vision suggests that."
19:14 <•Kotono> Then, more thoughtfully, "It might also be a period of adjustment," Anne reasons out, "Like how you want to play with a new toy at first, but in time the novelty wears off and it no longer dominates your attention.
19:14 <•Kotono> "
19:15 <Skaya> "Are we the toys?"
19:15 <Devar> "I think as long as we agree to talk to each other about any sudden urges, it should be fine." He says.
19:18 <•Kotono> "Of course not, I meant the other way around," Anne says, "And yes, we should be fine with caution."
19:18 <Skaya> "Then let's just buy our horse and carriage?"
19:18 <•Kotono> "Besides all of that, is there anything else we need to do in Dareslan before we move on?" Sanda speaks up. OOC: This is as good a time as any to ask about that.
19:19 <Devar> OOC: The only thing I can think of we might need is a map just in case? But we have everything else covered I think.
19:22 <•Kotono> OOC: Map can be taken care of. Full disclosure, I meant to have a map done and it didn't happen. So expect that next week sometime. Lemme check what you paid last time for the wagon.
19:25 <•Kotono> You meet with the High Reeve one last time before you leave and do your last shopping. It's relevant for one reason, "I hear you're going north," The HIgh Reeve says, "Will you be taking the roads?"
19:26 <Devar> Devar nods. "That's the plan. If there's any bandits or other problems that people need help with, we should be able to deal with them."
19:26 <Skaya> "We might be able to pick up some clues as we go, too."
19:30 <•Kotono> "Then we have a gift for you," You're lead out. Near the roads is a covered wagon, a pair of strong horses to pull it. "It's loaded with supplies inside, and there's a brown bag inside. It'sone of those bags that's bigger on the inside. It's tied to the wagon, but it'll provide you a great deal of storage space."
19:30 <•Kotono> Rina goes to it and hops inside, and a loud whistle follows.
19:31 <•Kotono> "Thank you for your gracious gifts," Anne bows her head, "This will aid our quest for Brachidos."
19:31 <Skaya> "Thank you so much!" Skaya says earnestly. Oh, she'll feel so guilty when bandits or monsters inevitably smash it all to pieces.
19:31 <Devar> "Oh, thank you so much." Devar agrees. "We'll send whatever news when we have some. Hopefully it will all be good."
19:34 <•Kotono> Sanda goes inside and cheerfully sets up, "Mmm, it's cooler in the shade," she says, voice happy.
19:35 <•Kotono> "We can travel lighter and stor emore in the wagon. It's a wonderful gift," Anne says once she checks the insides.
19:36 <•Kotono> Rina goes to check over the horses, "Good stock. I've heard Welland's been importing strong horses from across the sea."
19:36 <•Kotono> "Use it well," The High Reeve says, "And catch Brachidos."
19:37 <Skaya> "We'll definitely give it our best. Please send Starre our way when she returns?"
19:37 <Devar> "We will. I hope things continue to improve here while we're gone." Devar says.
19:40 <•Kotono> At that, with promises exchanged...OOC: Last call to do anything in Dareslan or is it finally time to move on? Been a heck of a long stay here.
19:40 <Skaya> OOC: Let's go
19:41 <Devar> OOC: to adventure!
19:45 <•Kotono> roll 1d100
19:45 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=39 ]{39}
19:45 <•Kotono> roll 1d100
19:45 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=52 ]{52}
19:46 <•Kotono> Back on the roads. Summer blazes on. Sanda mostly stays inside the wagon, while Anne takes to the air regularyl. Rina mostly drives the wagon, basking in the sunlight. How are the two of you going to spend your typical days on the road? OOC: Worth a refresher since it's been so long.
19:47 — Skaya does her best to spend some time with everyone. There's no need to stick to some rigid schedule! Though she wouldn't bother Sanda if she's reading her magic book.
19:49 <Devar> Devar will fly around every now and again himself. OOC: Assuming there's multiple days here, at least once a day Devar will spend his lightning SLAs on Storm's Eye to help him out and see if it provides any help for him. He'll also check in with Sanda about the 'two mountains with lightning' and see if she recognizes it from any of her research. Other than that, yeah, he'll just fly around
19:49 <Devar> every now and again and keep everyone company along with Skaya.
19:53 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+14
19:53 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+14 --> [ 1d20=19 ]{33}
19:54 <•Kotono> It's mid afternoon of the second day of travel. Devar ducks into the wagon. It's cooler here, humid but not unpleasantly. Sanda's here and reading while Skaya's resting in here, Anne seeing to the aerial view. On Devar's inquiry, "Did you say two mountains?"
19:55 <Devar> Devar summons Storm's Eye to confirm! "You did say stormy with two high mountains, right?"
20:01 <•Kotono> An ear-splitting awn before, "Sure did," Storm's Eye agrees.
20:02 <•Kotono> "That sounds like..." Sanda goes and fishes out another book from storage. "Hold on, it rings a bell. It's not local, but it's something." She starts flipping pages. "Here! The twin mountains, where storms fight, past Karne Forests."
20:03 <Devar> "That sounds like the place to me." Devar says. "We can mark it down as a destination in the future."
20:10 <•Kotono> "It's across the sea and the Ginnorian Desert," Sanda reads, "Then a few kingdoms and those forests I mentioned."
20:11 <Devar> Devar nods. "It's a bit of a trip, but something we can look into after Brachidos."
20:12 <Skaya> "Let's learn how to teleport first!"
20:13 <Devar> "It'd certainly make the trip shorter, for sure."
20:14 <•Kotono> Nods all around, as from there? That evening over dinner that none of you strictly need anymore, "You know," Rina points out, "We could travel through a few nights, pick up some lost time that way."
20:15 <•Kotono> "The horses still need rest," Anne interjects to that, "While not an impossible barrier to overcome with magic, it would likely catch up to their stamina sooner or later."
20:16 <Skaya> "It is kind of mean to keep on restoring the stamina of horses with magic," Skaya agrees, nodding at Anne. "Plus fresh spells require rest anyway."
20:16 <•Kotono> "I still need quiet time even if not sleep," Sanda agrees, "To clear my mind, though sleep's simpler."
20:17 <Devar> "Hopefully by the time we get there things won't be as bad as Dareslan was." Devar says. "But the good news is that even if that is the case, we can freely wade into it without concern."
20:17 <•Kotono> "I don't, but it's about prayer, not study," Anne mentions, "But regardless, all of that means it's an option of great need."
20:23 <Skaya> "If we do go for it, I think you guys bought wands for that?"
20:24 <•Kotono> "Lesser Vigor heals wounds despite its name," Anne shakes her head, "But I can memorize spells that do that."
20:25 <Devar> "We have plenty of wands to restore health." Devar confirms. "Anne would have to be the one to help with the fatigue, though."
20:31 <•Kotono> "It takes harder magic," Anne explains, "Now, watches tonight?"
20:32 <Skaya> "Rina and I, then you and Devar?" Skaya responds to Anne. "Sanda can sit this one out."
20:32 <Devar> "That's fine."
20:33 <•Kotono> With that the party settles in and...OOC: More.
20:33 <•Kotono> roll 1d100+30
20:33 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100+30 --> [ 1d100=27 ]{57}
20:33 <•Kotono> roll 1d100+30
20:33 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100+30 --> [ 1d100=49 ]{79}
20:35 <•Kotono> It's later in the evening. Anne keeps Devar company as the two keep watch. Anne's drifting just off the ground, kicking up a slight cool breeze. The wagon and your tents are about, a little ways off the roads. The moon's out, a crescent that's sinking down as the night wears on. That's when...OOC: Give me perception real quick, Devar.
20:35 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 for 20
20:36 <•Kotono> Hm? It's subtle, but the ground shakes beneath his feet.
20:37 <Devar> He'd forgotten about these stupid things! "Up! Everyone up! Ankhegs I think!" Either he's wrong and he spooks everyone for no reason, or he prevents a disaster!
20:41 <•Kotono> Anne takes to the air instantly as a groan comes from Sanda, inside her tent. Rina's out in moments, sword already in hand. Just in time, because suddenly...!
20:41 — Skaya wakes up in a startle, almost tangling with the roof of her tent before stopping herself. The tent starts to collapse all around her, but with her speed getting out is enough to clear it in time. There better be enemies!
20:42 <•Kotono> The warning is given, but the ground beneath Devar breaks apart, as an ankheg's mouth tries to snap-bite him.
20:42 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+9 (+2 ???)
20:42 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+9 (+2 ???) --> [ 1d20=11 ]{20}
20:42 <•Kotono> OOC: AC Devar?
20:42 <Devar> OOC: 25
20:43 <•Kotono> Devar leaps up in the night gloom, the party's darkvision more than enough to see the threat. With Devar untouched, the rest of you...OOC: Init time.
20:44 <Skaya> roll 1d20+12
20:44 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{26}
20:44 <•Kotono> roll 1d20 Sanda
20:44 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20 Sanda --> [ 1d20=19 ]{19}
20:44 <Devar> roll 1d20+3 maybe I'll take improved initiative someday
20:44 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+3 maybe I'll take improved initiative someday --> [ 1d20=11 ]{14}
20:44 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+4 Anne
20:44 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+4 Anne --> [ 1d20=19 ]{23}
20:44 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+13 Rina
20:44 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+13 Rina --> [ 1d20=1 ]{14}
20:44 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+4 Ankheg
20:44 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+4 Ankheg --> [ 1d20=10 ]{14}
20:45 <•Kotono> Init is Skaya (26) > Anne (23) >  Sanda (19) > Devar = Rina = Ankheg (14)
20:45 <•Kotono> OOC: Open Skaya.
20:45 — Skaya sends magic missiles right down the ankheg's throat!
20:46 <Skaya> roll 3d4+4+5
20:46 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 3d4+4+5 --> [ 3d4=9 ]{18}
20:53 <•Kotono> The magic missiles hit hard, going right down the ankheg's throat. The beast's entire body shudders at that, leaving it twitching. This gives Anne an opening, coming down from above and slamming her mace down on its convulsing head.
20:53 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+11
20:53 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=11 ]{22}
20:53 <•Kotono> roll 1d8+4
20:53 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d8+4 --> [ 1d8=8 ]{12}
20:54 <•Kotono> There's a loud, terrible crack as bone gives way and the ankheg collapses. There's only quiet stilllness after, the beast slumped over. Monocrome blood leaks out from its ruined mouth now as it lies there, broken. OOC: Free act.
20:55 <Skaya> "What pests," Skaya complains, making her way over to the horses to make sure they are alright.
20:58 <•Kotono> The horses are agitated, working up a lather. Meanwhile Rina stretches, "Nice job, they aren't even a threat to us anymore."
20:59 <•Kotono> Anne drifts upward and looks to the night sky, "What a wonderful view." she murmurs
20:59 <•Kotono> .
20:59 <Devar> "No, especially now that their primary vector of attack doesn't hinder most of us. But it's a good reminder to keep watch on the ground to sense them earlier." Devar says.
20:59 <•Kotono> Sanda emerges at last, yawning, "Statistically speaking, a single one isn't going to threaten us at all now."
21:00 — Skaya calms the horses down! She can do that. She can do everything!
21:03 <Devar> "We've never really just encountered one of them by themselves, though." Devar points out. "It's probably got friends around."
21:03 <•Kotono> OOC: Handle animal check, Skaya.
21:04 <Skaya> roll 1d20+9+6
21:04 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+9+6 --> [ 1d20=19 ]{34}
21:05 <•Kotono> Anne drifts up higher, but pays attention now. She peers down and about, while Rina kneels and places her hand on the ground. The horses calm slowly, skittish. Spooked. "I feel something," Rina suddenly says, "They're beneath us!" OOC: Rina taking 10 on Perception.
21:06 <Devar> "See?!"
21:06 — Skaya tenses, preparing to rescue the horses should the nasty bugs target them.
21:10 <•Kotono> There's rumbling. Light shakes, but nothing more. It doesn'ts top, but it's not progressing, either.
21:10 <•Kotono> "Wait a moment," Sanda says, "Is this reminding anyone of anything?"
21:11 <Skaya> "You think the smart, trained ankhegs got out?"
21:17 <•Kotono> "I really hope not!" Sanda calls back, "We're in a lot of trouble if they did, logically!"
21:18 <•Kotono> The rumbling starts to die down, and soon enough the ground's mild shake ceases altogether.
21:18 <Skaya> OOC: If we're in init and not getting attacked, I'll use the pearl to restore MM
21:18 <•Kotono> OOC: Feel free.
21:19 <Devar> "Well, we just have to keep an ear to the ground so to speak, but it seems like they aren't trying to challenge us since their first attack got foiled." Devar says.
21:20 <Skaya> "It's a losing proposition to fight a team of fliers."
21:20 <•Kotono> "We have the advantage, then," Anne calls down, and then the shaking starts again. Still mild and not too much, but it's enough to be noticed.
21:20 <•Kotono> "What are they even doing?" Sanda mutters as she looks down at the ground.
21:21 <Devar> "Rina, do you mind checking?" Devar calls out, gesturing towards the ground. "We have another advantage over them besides flying."
21:26 <•Kotono> Rina nods, "I'll see what I can get." Rina agrees, "Anne, could you be ready in case this goes wrong?"
21:26 <•Kotono> "It's part of the job," Anne says softly.
21:26 <•Kotono> With a little smile up to Anne, Rina swimstones on in and down.
21:27 <Skaya> While keeping an eye on the horses, Skaya heads over to pack away her tent. It's not doing anyone any good all collapsed like that.
21:30 <•Kotono> The horses are still skittish. Everyone else is on the ready, until...
21:31 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+12
21:31 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=15 ]{27}
21:31 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+12
21:31 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{21}
21:31 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+12
21:31 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=1 ]{13}
21:31 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+12
21:31 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{15}
21:31 <•Kotono> The shaking stops, as moments later Rina is forced out like a shot, screaming as she's launcehd a few feet up before landing on her side.
21:32 <•Kotono> roll 5d6 50ft so 5d6 damage to Rina
21:32 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 5d6 50ft so 5d6 damage to Rina --> [ 5d6=14 ]{14}
21:32 <•Kotono> roll 3d6
21:32 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 3d6 --> [ 3d6=11 ]{11}
21:32 <•Kotono> A moment later healing washes over all of you as Rina breathes hard. At least the shaking's stopped. "Rina?" Sanda asks.
21:32 <Skaya> "What the hell?! Rina?"
21:34 <•Kotono> ""They were doing something down there, I'm not sure, but it was ugly and confused. They started to retreat I think and they tried to drag me along, but it didn't work and  I think I took too long doing that." Rina hops to her feet, "I'm fine, though."
21:35 <Skaya> "Doing what? Some weird ritual? Mining?"
21:36 <•Kotono> Rina dusts herself off, "Digging for something," She answers, "But it didn't look to be around here as much as below us."
21:36 <•Kotono> Anne slowly hums, "Curious, but not as informative as I'd like."
21:37 <Skaya> "Let's move away from here for now."
21:38 <Devar> "I'll keep an eye on the ground while we do that." Devar says.
21:43 <•Kotono> The party moves. There's no more shaking or signs of pursuit, only a single slain ankheg left behind. Once you're a ways away, "Say Anne, could you do something to get answers? Your magic's getting stronger. How about you, Sanda?"
21:45 <•Kotono> "Not yet, I'd want the fourth circle for that," Anne answers, "It also requires some time to cast and a moderately expensive component."
21:46 <Devar> "I think we just have to rely on old-fashioned investigation." Devar says.
21:46 <•Kotono> Rina shakes her head at that, "Too bad. Unfortunately, ankhegs are terrible conversationalists."
21:47 <•Kotono> "It's the spitting acid on you that does it," Sanda's voice is bone dry.
21:47 <Devar> "Well, maybe now that Rina spooked them down there they might wise up and just leave us alone."
21:47 <Skaya> "They're not the worst but they're never fun," Skaya agrees.
21:50 <•Kotono> There's nods around a tthat as the party settles back in, and...OOC: I'm sorta familied and we're almost there, so we'll start there next time.
#78
Mini Game Logs / Re: Towards the Coastline 14
Last post by Corwin - April 16, 2025, 01:05:33 PM
19:03 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay, just going to zap him up and anything else to do on your end?
19:04 <Devar> OOC: Nope, just go outside, hit him with some lightning bolts and see if that helps any, then rejoin the others. I can ask Sanda about geography later.
19:09 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay. More.
19:10 <•Kotono> The party gets together around dinnertime. Everyone's had a chance to do things and...OOC: Go ahead and start y'all.
19:11 <Skaya> "So Talona reached out to us about our quarry," Skaya opens with. "You decide if that's helpful."
19:12 <Devar> "I think our next move is north, towards a coastal city." Devar says, then blinks at Skaya. "Uh... isn't she a goddess of disease?"
19:12 <Skaya> "Must not like the competition."
19:13 <Devar> "Anne and I received some guidance to go north, which is as good of an impetus as I think we need, but did you all uncover anything more specific?"
19:15 <Skaya> "North, towards the coastline," Skaya responds, frowning then. "Apparently only a few days ago, which suggests he had other business nearby or was loitering until recently."
19:18 <Devar> "We may have set things back a good bit by dealing with the plague here." Devar says. "So maybe we're not too far behind. Which just leaves us with how do we plan to get there? Standard way or with our new means? I don't know how far it is, but it might be faster?"
19:18 <Skaya> "Also of note is him saying of Brachidos, 'His patron is about disease. One sickness weakens a body, but what happens when a nation gets sick again when already recovering?'," Skaya tells the others. "And then he complained that Brachidos wasn't popular with the crowd of those preparing Welland for war, as he was getting in their way. If nothing else, that suggests he was truthful, by trying to use us to get rid of competition."
19:19 <•Kotono> Anne sighs at that, "Skaya's reaction is likely true. She doesn't like the competition." A soft hum after, "It sounds like unintended consequences."
19:20 <Skaya> "So since your information supports ours, and ours seems reasonable enough, let's head for the coast?"
19:20 <•Kotono> "That or maybe Talona's favored want to use the ar to spread disease?" Sanda suggests, "And Brachidos means Welland stays out of the war and safer?"
19:21 <•Kotono> "The coast is a fine idea," Anne agrees, "We have no reason not to."
19:21 <Devar> Devar nods. "Right, so horses or flying - or a combination?" He asks.
19:22 <Skaya> "Sorry I wasn't clear enough, Devar," Skaya apologizes. "I meant to suggest we would walk there. Last time we got a wagon-- well. And I don't think flight is doable with all of us and our gear."
19:24 <Devar> "That's fine. We also have the option of potentially asking if anyone of the Mystrans happens to know how to teleport." He says. "It might save us some travel time. Walking or riding is fine, you and I can just scout above now and keep an eye out."
19:25 <•Kotono> "I think we should get a wagon," Sanda speaks up, "If it happens again it happens, but it would make travel much easier."
19:25 <•Kotono> Rina stays quiet, more lost in he rown thoughts than anythin gelse.
19:25 — Skaya coughs. "Asking someone here to teleport us, even if they can, is a really huge favor. Let's not? I'm willing to ignore the trauma of losing our horses before and will try not to get attached to new ones."
19:26 <Devar> "We -did- save the entire city. I don't think it's that uneasonable."
19:27 — Skaya peers at Devar before shaking her head and turning to Rina. "Oh, and this is entirely unrelated, but Rina, want to tell everyone? I think it's best to avoid any surprises further down the line."
19:32 <•Kotono> "Teleportation is a fine idea if they ahve it," Anne muses, "But that's a big if. It doesn't hurt to at least ask, does it?"
19:32 <•Kotono> "Tell what?" Rina asks, blinking and looking up suddenly.
19:34 <Skaya> "We currently hold a good deal of capital and good will here, part of which I used to ask the nation to stay out of the war and part of it we used to keep on getting information from the Temple of Mystra," Skaya elaborates. "If we ask for something this big that we can get without, it feels like splurging." To Rina, she says, "The vision you received from possibly Zaaman Rul?"
#79
Mini Game Logs / Re: Towards the Coastline 14
Last post by Corwin - April 16, 2025, 01:05:14 PM
18:54 <Kotono> "Kindness doesn't feed your family," Is the retort, "You're the sort to care about them, aren't you?" A look to your holy symbol.
18:57 <Devar> "It's served me well against the plague here." Devar says. "You're right, though, kindness doesn't feed your family, until the time you were kind to your neighbor and gave them extra food is reversed and they spare their own. You never know what tomorrow can bring for you."
19:04 <Kotono> "Dying at the end of Laremy's sword," Is the man's retort, "When you aren't stron genough to protect yourself. That's what tomorrow might bring."
19:06 <Devar> "Anything is possible. But worrying about that won't make the world a better place, so I just ask you to be kind to those around you." He says with a smile. "It's what the heroes of this city would want."
19:10 <Kotono> "That or be strong enough to protect ourselves," Is the merchant's response, "Is there anythin gelse?"
19:12 <Devar> "You can find strength in your faith, I promise." He says. "Please, be safe." He says before he will head off!
19:18 <Kotono> Then, walking around and listening? You happen to be passing by a corner when, "Attention, attention!" A loud voice calls. A soldier in armor and carring a scroll, "A public announcement! Come all and listen! Come all and listen!" Immediatley passerbys and those nearby approach, and several windows open for people to look out.
19:18 <Devar> Devar will go over to listen! He could just fly, but... no real point in making a spectacle and possible causing fear in people.
19:26 <Kotono> "Listen and listen well! War looms between the nations of Laremy and Eis! For now, Welland is neutral in any conflict. By decree, all travel into Laremy now requires a permit and approval." The man's voice carries well and clearly, "Anyone in violation of this decree will be subject to five years hard labor, and execution if they are found to be participants or potential participants in the
19:26 <Kotono> war. All trade from Laremy is under strict review as well, and any travelers are to be advised that the border may close and they will be barred from re-entry to Welland until the conflct concludes."
19:29 <Devar> Well that isn't great news, but isn't unsurprising. Still, is all of this part of Brachidos' plans, or is it something else? He'll have to tell the others when he finds them about this either way.
19:35 <Kotono> Murmurs. "Good!" "May Eis crush them!" "If not for this plague, we could..." Then, amid all of that, the announcement continues. "Also know this: All young men of their majority but not yet aged shall be awarded three month's bonus pay should they join the army, and should they be married, it shall be doubled. Those of demonstratable high talents such as magic will receive three years pay
19:35 <Kotono> instead and officer's rank!" That sparks even more murmurs, "Good!" "We won't be caught weak this time." "Finally!"
19:37 <Devar> Hopefully this doesn't push anyone still recovering to do anything foolish, Devar prays.
19:45 <Kotono> With that the annoucement ends. Now what?
19:46 <Devar> Devar will move on - now's probably not a bad time to take some time for himself - he'll had back to the inn and take some time to pray and meditate - perhaps he will receive direction.
19:47 <Kotono> OOC: Okay, give me a d100 with a +30 bonus. High is good.
19:47 <Devar> roll 1d100+30
19:47 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d100+30 --> [ 1d100=17 ]{47}
19:48 <Kotono> roll 1d100+30 Anne's side of it same high is good
19:48 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100+30 Anne's side of it same high is good --> [ 1d100=37 ]{67}
20:00 mode: •Kotono (promoted to owner, opped) 
20:00 <•Kotono> Devar gets flashes of images. It's of the ocean, a ship, a city? The last is hazier. Of coughing and groaning, of fever-shivers.
20:02 <Devar> OOC: Would a K: History or Local give me any potential insight on maybe a moving city or one that I might've heard of on the ocean?
20:03 <•Kotono> OOC: Sure, go for it.
20:04 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 for 24 on K:H history if that is appropriate, 23 on Local if that's it instead
20:04 <•Kotono> You've never heard of anything like that.
20:06 <Devar> Well, if they get to the ocean they can fly up and see it much more clearly, so that's good. He'll leave Anne to her own meditation and prayers, but assuming nothing else seems to impart itself from his own, he'll take the time to summon his trusty intelligent lance.
20:09 <•Kotono> Storm's Eye yawns loudly once he's in hand, "Is that fresh air and sunshine I smell?" he asks aloud, "No longer underground, are we?"
20:10 <Devar> "We managed to make it out." Devar says, giving it a brief explanation of what transpired. "I was hoping to talk to you a bit more now that we're not under the threat of... well, that entire place. Have you recovered any of your memories?"
20:17 <•Kotono> "Been sleeping more than anything else after everything," The weapon yawns again afterwards, "I went through a lot in there, too." As you talk, a knock on your door.
20:19 <Devar> "Come in." He calls, leaving Storm's Eye out. "Try and keep your personality in check, won't you?"
20:21 <•Kotono> Anne is there. "May I come in?" she asks, glancing at Storm's Eye. With a silent sigh and perhaps gathering herself, "And yes, good afternoon to you as well."
20:23 <Devar> "Please, we were just talking." He says. "I received something, but it was hazy. The ocean... and maybe a ship or a city? But I've no recollection of anything like that near the ocean at all."
20:29 <•Kotono> "One of the port cities to the north," Is the answer, "But it's hazy. We'll have to listen to the rumors and investigate more. But plague is coming again," A dire warning, "A second one so soon after the first, even if Dareslan will be spared it."
20:29 <•Kotono> "At least the elements don't get colds," Storm's Eye chuckles, "Lucky you."
20:31 <Devar> "Well, hopefully we can move quickly after him." Devar says. "Having the writ from the Lawmaker of these lands should help us get through any red tape if we run into resistance. He's right, too - not having to worry about being diseased will help you and everyone else a great deal."
20:33 <•Kotono> "That it will," Storm's Eye declares, "Why, you could go fight your disease spewing enemies in nothing but an apron and still not get sick, Anne."
20:34 <•Kotono> Anne reddens before her eyes narrow to near slits, "To quote a friend of mine: I have a mace and I know how to use it." she says, voice exasperated.
20:35 <•Kotono> Laughing, "And I meant nothing for it, except that disease can't touch you anymore. Count your blessings, woman." Storm's Eye declares.
20:36 <•Kotono> "Do you go stronger the more vexing you become?" Anne retorts, "Or is that the wrong way around?"
20:36 <Devar> Devar gives Storm's Eye one firm shake. "What did I -just- say?" A sigh after that. "He is right, though, if we find someone in dire need of it, you can loan them your armor. I'm not sure how it works if someone is already infected, but we may be able to use it in an emergency.
20:37 <•Kotono> Still laughing, "I'm serious! I would have said a loincloth had you been a man, but that seems in worse taste." Then calming after that shake, the weapon goes quiet.
20:38 <•Kotono> "I'll think on it," Anne says, "I wonder why so much disease in Welland?"
20:39 <Devar> "Anyway, it sounds like we have our destination. I overheard a town crier, Welland is neutral in the conflict between Laremy and Eis."
20:40 <Devar> "It did also mention we need a permit for border crossing but we can just... fly over it if we have to."
20:44 <•Kotono> "Well, if we're going north we won't reach the border anyway," Anne points out, "Since that's back south. If we have to return later and it's sealed, your idea has merit."
20:44 <•Kotono> Then, a sigh, "As I feared. War. At least Mellanics is far from the eastern front."
20:45 <•Kotono> "You've really gotten that windy, airy, breathy quality to your voice. It's an improvement," Storm's Eye speaks up, "I can feel the lightning in Devar when he holds me, and you got Air?"
20:46 <Devar> "I wish we had the means to send them word." Devar says. "Maybe before we leave we can ask the Mystrans to send something to the Guild Master via magic so he knows where we're going."
20:46 <Devar> "I swear, even when you're being sincere you still make it sound bad." Devar sighs again. "Yes, the only one we didn't pick of the primary four was Earth - I had thought about it, but this felt... more right, I guess."
20:47 <•Kotono> "That may be wise," Anne concurs, "And thank you, I'll choose to take that in good graces." Anne says.
20:47 <•Kotono> "Good taste!" Storm's Eye laughs some more. "It fits you! Though speaking of fitting, you and Anne seem to have compatibility."
20:48 <•Kotono> "...and you were doing not well, but at least above that," Anne says evenly.
20:48 <•Kotono> "It's a bad thing to be lonely," Storm's Eye retorts. "And if you have the element's blood now, you'll have a long time to be lonely."
20:48 <Devar> "We're just friends." Devar says. "Honestly, I'm beginning to think someone just tried to get rid of your personality..."
20:49 <•Kotono> "Besides, Skaya's the one who would court me, not Devar," Anne says in softening exasperation, "Though you speak wisely. Loneliness is its own poison."
20:53 <Devar> "Well, as vexing as you can be, you're not alone either." Devar says to Storm's Eye. "We do need to talk more about what you want and how to accomplish it, though. We know the basics about absorbing magic items, but... I've never heard of something doing that. There's a lot of mysteries behind you, and I'm hopeful as we grow together we will figure them out."
20:55 <•Kotono> "You're something abnormal, and that suggests a lot," Anne agrees with that.
20:56 <•Kotono> "It does sound strange," Storm's Eye admits slowly.
20:56 <•Kotono> "As strange as something that isn't a man acting like the most degenerate and lust-addled man," Anne presses right back.
20:59 <Devar> "Well, either way, who he is is just who he is." Devar says. "Just try and reign it in a little bit and be a little more tactful, all right?"
20:59 <Devar> "If you think it will help, I don't mind using my newfound lightning powers to give you a charge, maybe enough of them will help jog your memories." Devar adds.
21:03 <•Kotono> "Try," Storm's Eye agrees, "Could always use a jump start. That or..."
21:03 <•Kotono> "Let's leave that thought unfinished," Anne says crisply.
21:03 <•Kotono> "That or save them for Sanda," She appends.
21:05 <Devar> Devar holds Storm's Eye out a bit as he conjures an arrow of lightning in his other hand, which he simply presses up against Storm's Eye. "It's not exactly the way this spell is supposed to work, but..." OOC: Lightning Arrow SLA, it should last for an extra two rounds to do some extra lightning damage, for whatever that matters here.
21:08 <•Kotono> It crackle-snaps and soaks into Storm's Eye. LIghtning dances over him for several seconds before it dies down. "That woke me up," Storm's Eye says, "Got any more?"
21:10 <Devar> "I have another one, but it's probably better used outside." Devar says. "I'm not sure how it will manifest in here. Oh, there is this one." He says as his hand crackles with lightning as he holds Storm's Eye. OOC: Shocking Grasp SLA.
21:13 <•Kotono> A happy buzz from Storm's Eye, "Think that's enough for now. There's something, something, something," Storm's Eye voice is a bit distant.
21:14 <Devar> Devar simply sits and waits - no need to prod him!
21:19 <•Kotono> "I remember...a majestic mountain...no, two...two majestic mountains. Wait no, I'm thinking of Anne." A laugh as Anne's color turns crimson red. "Girl, you're my favorite of them, you're the easiest to tease. Hahahahahahahahaaaaa. But I do remember two mountains, both of them wreathed in storms. Lightning storms. They were my storms, I think."
21:22 <Devar> A deep sigh. "Two mountains, huh? Do you think it was one of the outer planes?" He asks. "I'm not extremely familiar with the various deities that control storms, but it could've been from there?"
21:25 <•Kotono> "It doesn't sound right," Storm's Eye says at last, "It doesn't feel right. I think it was here? Somewhere in this world."
21:25 <•Kotono> "I-it would fit how it drew in things from all over," Anne murmurs in thought, still red and pointedly ignoring that.
21:26 <Devar> "Hm... I didn't think to ask the artifact if they just were the ones who created him." Devar admits. "I'll see if I can find some books on geography and see if I can find what you're talking about. Maybe that'll help jog some other memories."
21:27 <Devar> "The Mystrans probably have a few about the features of this world, I'd think." He adds.
21:29 <•Kotono> "A good idea," Anne says, "Also, I think Sanda was reading about geography yesterday."
21:30 <Devar> "I can ask her." He nods. "So, since I haven't even really asked - what do you want to do with yourself?" He turns his head to look at the lance. "
21:30 <Devar> "I can ask her." He nods. "So, since I haven't even really asked - what do you want to do with yourself?" He turns his head to look at the lance. "What're your goals? What do you really want?"
21:32 <Devar> He adds - after a second's thought, "And if you say to put you into the breasts of a maiden, I will in fact just snap you into two."
21:35 <•Kotono> There's a pause, before deadpan, "Drat."
21:36 <•Kotono> Anne shakes her head tiredly, "Please, be serious, Storm's Eye."
21:36 <•Kotono> "My goals? I don't really know," Storm's Eye admits, "When I think past the beauty around me or the lovely voices I hear? I don't entirely know. Storms, lightning?"
21:38 <•Kotono> "I wonder if there's something to that thought you might have been a man incarnated into a weapon. A young man riding the final crests of puberty, perhaps. It would explain a great deal," Anne muses, "And that sort either has great, unrealistic plans or no plans at all."
21:38 <•Kotono> "You know a great many men like that?" Storm's Eye asks.
21:39 <•Kotono> "I'm the matron of an orphanage, so yes," A slight smile on Anne's face now, "They mostly mean well, but it's a difficult age."
21:40 <•Kotono> "It doesn't even sound entirely wrong," Storm's Eye says, "Or maybe that's because I like your new voice. Who can say?"
21:41 <•Kotono> "Who can say?" Anne echos that, "Devar, what do you think of that? Does it ring true or false to you?"
21:42 <Devar> Devar hums at this conversation. "We'll figure it out eventually." He says. "Whether you're just a special weapon given sentience somehow, or because you somehow... got stuck in there? I don't know if that's even possible, but I'll help you as best as I can."
21:44 <Devar> "Lady Eldath showed me a path to using the power of lightning to protect people and keep them safe, so I'm certain we can find something for you." He says.
21:47 <•Kotono> "It's possible to trap a soul in an object," Anne mentions, "But I don't know how, all I know is that my teacher said it was something magic could achieve."
21:49 <•Kotono> "Something to look forward to," Storm's Eye crows, "Now I'm even more curious."
21:49 <Devar> "Well, you think about what you want to do." Devar says. "In the meantime, I'll keep giving you some jolts and see if it helps any."
21:50 <•Kotono> Anne reaches out and gently pats Storm's Eye, "Just be good and behave yourself."
21:50 <•Kotono> "Yes, Mom," Storm's Eye chuckles. "Jolt away, Devar."
21:55 <Devar> "We'll do it outside." He says. "I wonder how Rina and Skaya are doing, I hope they didn't get into any trouble."
#80
Mini Game Logs / Re: Towards the Coastline 14
Last post by Corwin - April 16, 2025, 01:04:51 PM
19:04 <•Kotono> From there Rina does some talking - but the unholy symbola nd who you are quells most of it. OOC: Do you have anything else to do here?
19:04 <Skaya> OOC: Just regroup with everyone and decide on our next move
19:09 <•Kotono> OOC:Okay, more in #dunes.