On the Way to TorgarZipp Dementia says: (9:00:24 PM)
I also realized that one REALLY cool thing happened
Zipp Dementia says: (9:00:35 PM)
I never ONCE during the week thought of my campers as disabled
Silent Wolf says: (9:00:37 PM)
oh:P
Zipp Dementia says: (9:00:39 PM)
I just thought of them as peopl
Silent Wolf says: (9:00:45 PM)
thats awesome
Zipp Dementia says: (9:01:35 PM)
Some of those people needed their butts wiped and others didn't speak and some could only talk with three words, but it always just felt like "oh, that's what Jeremy needs," or "that's what William does." It was never like "William talks like this because he's autistic." It was just his, you know, personality to me!
Silent Wolf says: (9:01:50 PM)
Yeah
Silent Wolf says: (9:02:44 PM)
Thats pretty fantastic
Zipp Dementia says: (9:04:03 PM)
I'll be back in about 10 minutes for LW if you'll be up...?
Silent Wolf says: (9:04:58 PM)
No lables world
even though I gave Will [nuts] about being a med student it's true about the campers. You never even thought about "whats your disability? whats different about you?" it was just hanging out and talking to people. I had several conversations with Kris, serious ones too, not just "whats up and how goes it?" he talked to me abotu his family and school and the like, I don't think I've ever gotten so much outa someone so quickly.
Silent Wolf says: (9:05:15 PM)
of course
Silent Wolf says: (9:07:01 PM)
hehe its too easy to start blathering now
Silent Wolf says: (9:08:12 PM)
i really dont think it matters if someone is disabled or not, what you said aout "oh thats just jeremy or william" translates to any person.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:12:02 PM)
Definitely
Zipp Dementia says: (9:12:24 PM)
For instance, I'm going to see if I can disable you in Lone Wolf!
Zipp Dementia says: (9:12:26 PM)
Silent Wolf says: (9:12:32 PM)
haha
Silent Wolf says: (9:12:35 PM)
oh damnit
Silent Wolf says: (9:12:39 PM)
maybe we should wait
Silent Wolf says: (9:12:57 PM)
i was in the process of re-writting her backstory, sort of modifying it from the book you gave me
Silent Wolf says: (9:13:03 PM)
and i havent finished the book even
Zipp Dementia says: (9:13:06 PM)
Nice.
Silent Wolf says: (9:13:10 PM)
i guess tehre wasnt much i was going to change
Zipp Dementia says: (9:13:12 PM)
Still, I think you know the character
Zipp Dementia says: (9:13:18 PM)
We can play
Silent Wolf says: (9:13:21 PM)
haha
Zipp Dementia says: (9:13:23 PM)
How do you like the book?
Silent Wolf says: (9:13:35 PM)
but then i cant have deep emotional conversations about the past!
Silent Wolf says: (9:13:58 PM)
i havent gotten far in it, and its a bit hard to read following nmae of the wind (the writting is just not up to par, sorry) but i like it
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:06 PM)
(the writing is not as good, no)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:12 PM)
(but the story is fun)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:31 PM)
Anyway, I don't know if you'll have time for deep reflections again until book 12!
Silent Wolf says: (9:14:37 PM)
the main thing i wanted to change was the whole "and so he became a survivor!" i don't think that was my cahracters response to that event
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:40 PM)
Book 10 and 11 are roller coaster rides
Zipp Dementia says: (9:14:50 PM)
You ready?
Silent Wolf says: (9:15:11 PM)
i guess. I'm so blathery tonight its hard to concentrate <.<
Zipp Dementia says: (9:15:22 PM)
You'll get into it.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:15:25 PM)
I know you
Silent Wolf says: (9:16:02 PM)
(also wanted to RP cause i dont know Banedon's back story so ive been plotting conversations to work in my own back story and learn his, giggle. yes i like to get to know your NPCs. I tried to weasel Paido's out but he just shut up!)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:16:22 PM)
(I thought Paido went into his a bit!)
Silent Wolf says: (9:16:44 PM)
(a little he said he had a sister, then i asked about her and he said something about being a warrior then said he didnt want to talk about it)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:17:08 PM)
(he's shy)
Silent Wolf says: (9:17:33 PM)
(yeah yeah. he was all about buisness. it sounded really interesting too)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:18:14 PM)
(too late now, I have NO idea where I was going with that)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:18:28 PM)
(that was like 8 months ago)
Silent Wolf says: (9:19:37 PM)
(yeah and he got carried off. I'm doing a history search right now for it)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:20:01 PM)
Let's recap....
Zipp Dementia says: (9:20:02 PM)
Your defeat of Zakhan Kimah turned the tide of war decisively against the Darklord armies and paved the way for the liberation of the lands they had taken by force. But the sweet taste of victory turned sour when you discovered that Darklord Gnaag had captured the last three remaining Lorestones of Nyxator.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:20:25 PM)
(now to fill you in on what's been happening since then!)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:20:36 PM)
Lord Rimoah and other members of the High Council of the Elder Magi joined you in Tahou to help formulate a plan of action. They had already received word from Prince Graygor, the ruler of Eru, that one of his patrols had found a man near the borders of the Hellswamp.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:20:58 PM)
He was a Talestrian soldier who had escaped from the dread city-fortress of Torgar where he had been imprisoned after being captured in battle. He had suffered terribly at the hands of the Drakkarim--evil humans in the service of the Darklords--and when found he was so badly injured that he was almost unrecognizable.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:21:11 PM)
Before he died he spoke of three radiant gems filled with golden light that had been brought to Torgar from the Darklord city of Mozgôar.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:22:42 PM)
The Lorestones are said to have formed from the tears of Nyxator, who cried tears into the molten lava at the center of the earth after he had been forced to destroy both his enemies and his brethren to save Magnamund, back in the dawn of time.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:23:09 PM)
So said Lord Rimoah, who instructed you in the full history of the Lorestones.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:23:23 PM)
Now he is sure that the Lorestones are at Torgar.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:23:40 PM)
"They radiate a goodness so strong that Gnaag could not hold them in the Darklands but had to move them to Torgar. There his sorcerers--the Nadziranim--are searching for the means to destroy them. The black art of the Nadziranim has grown powerful of late and we fear they may achieve the task set them by Gnaag. Therefore we must act quickly and with utmost secrecy if the Lorestones...
Zipp Dementia says: (9:23:48 PM)
... and the Magnakai quest are to be saved."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:25:24 PM)
The Elder Magi have already made preparations for your secret journey to Eru where, upon your arrival, Prince Graygor will help you reach the grim city of Torgar. Banedon will not be going with you on this venture. He is needed in Tahou to help with its rebuilding and then he plans to return to the North, where grave news has come of the King's worsening health.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:26:30 PM)
"The thought of you having to enter that terrible stronghold fills me with dread," Banedon tells you. "But only you can succeed at this task. I will be a hindrance and a distraction to you. I would not have my love for you be your demise."
Zipp Dementia says: (9:27:41 PM)
These words are spoken with some bitterness, but you know that Banedon's mission in Sommerlund will be of the utmost importance. The morale of Sommerlund must be maintained and its armies gathered, lest Gnaag's forces descend on them as they did upon the South. Now, too, is the time for a counterstrike, before the Vassagonians can choose a new Zahkan and regather their armies.
Silent Wolf says: (9:34:38 PM)
I feel my muscles tighten at the prospect of being seperated once again, "I understand," I respond despite the anxity already building in my chest. I take his hand and graces his lips with a kiss, "I will return to Summerlund as siftly as possible." I rest my forehead against his face and whisper "I wish you luck on the difficult road ahead" After a brief moment I step back and smile, "Gnaag will regret bringing the three remaining stones together. He has made my job easier" I say trying to instil confidance.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:36:09 PM)
"I intend to make it easier still, if I can," Banedon says, smiling at your confidence. He and the Grand Council of Dessi have concoted a plan to publicize Banedon's return to Sommerlund: only he will be disguised as you, returning as a savior to rally the armies of Sommerlund.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:36:16 PM)
A formal ceremony is planned to mark his departure and another awaits his arrival at the King's Citadel in Holmgard. Gnaag has vowed to kill you: it is a vow which has become an obsession that torments him like a poisoned wound. It is hoped that Banedon's much-publicized flight home will lure Gnaag's vengeful eyes away to the north and raise your chances of success at Torgar considerably.
Silent Wolf says: (9:37:06 PM)
(am i aware of this plan?)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:37:14 PM)
(yes)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:37:40 PM)
(well, you are made aware by Banedon, now)
Silent Wolf says: (9:39:19 PM)
(oh so just now?)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:40:09 PM)
(let's say you were aware it was being concocted but now you are hearing from Banedon it is confirmed)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:41:23 PM)
(brb)
Silent Wolf says: (9:43:44 PM)
A look of concern crosses my face, "That's a daring plan," I warn, "I fear what the darklord knows. Undoubtable he will target you," I suddenly feel a wave of guilt, "If you were harmed or. . . worse. . . becasue of me," I shake my head, biting back tears. Like so many others before, I think, ever since I was a child others had died because of my shortcomings. I couldn't take aother one. "I don't approve of this plan,"
Zipp Dementia says: (9:45:08 PM)
"I know," Banedon says. "That's why we didn't invite you to the meeting."
Silent Wolf says: (9:48:46 PM)
"Maybe one day I'll be allowed to partake in the plans concerning my own life and those I care about," I respond glumly, "I suppose there is no way to talk you out of it, is there?" I ask, looking up at him with pleading eyes; however, I already know the answer.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:49:55 PM)
"Not unless you think I can talk you out of going to Torgar," Banedon replies cheerily. "Aleiya, there is no safety anymore in our world. Your quest is our last hope. Who would not want to put their life on the line for that hope, when without it we shall all die?"
Silent Wolf says: (9:56:20 PM)
I sigh, looking down at my hand still holding his. Why does everyone put so much faith in me? "As long as Kai still rises there is hope," I say looking up at him, "I'm not the only one with the power to fight this," I say touching his face, "but I will continue to fight this battle as long as I draw breath. You are right, as always. Good luck" I pull back after, a smile returned to my face.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:10 PM)
Banedon does not spend the night with you: he is forced to stay awake the night planning his departure. As for you, on the eve of your journey to Eru, the Elder Magi convene a special meeting of the High Council to pray for the success of your mission. For several hours they kneel in prayer until finally they arise and intone the blessing that has sustained you in the past:
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:17 PM)
'May the gods Ishir and Kai protect you on your journey into darkness, Kor-Skarn.'
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:33 PM)
(let's do something we haven't done in a long time!)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:58:38 PM)
(Let's VISIT THE ARMORY!)
Zipp Dementia says: (9:59:03 PM)
Roll a 1d10
Silent Wolf says: (9:59:13 PM)
5
Zipp Dementia says: (9:59:18 PM)
Before you leave Anari and journey across Magnamund to the principality of Eru, the Elder Magi give you a map of Ghatan and its surrounding territories, and a pouch of gold containing 15 crowns.
Zipp Dementia says: (9:59:28 PM)
www.projectaon.org/en/xhtml/lw/10tdot/map.htmZipp Dementia says: (10:00:28 PM)
The Senate of Tahou, in gratitude for your help in saving their city from destruction, offer you a choice of equipment to aid you on your perilous mission. You can take five items from the list below, again adding to these, if necessary, any you may already possess. However, remember that you can carry a maximum of two Weapons and eight Backpack Items.
Silent Wolf says: (10:01:19 PM)
(took me forever to find my purse amidst all the other crap on my sheet)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:01:32 PM)
You can take any mastercraft weapon (+1 CS) as one choice
Zipp Dementia says: (10:01:44 PM)
(hold on, opening action chart)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:02:22 PM)
Rope
Zipp Dementia says: (10:02:24 PM)
Lantern
Zipp Dementia says: (10:02:29 PM)
meals
Zipp Dementia says: (10:02:39 PM)
potions of laumspur (there are 2)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:02:48 PM)
That's it
Silent Wolf says: (10:03:06 PM)
1. Hourglass (redo an action after knowing the results)
2. Tinderbox
3. Rope
4. Rope
5. Anarian Sky Snake venom (very deadly)
6. Alether
Silent Wolf says: (10:03:13 PM)
is what i have listed for my pack
Zipp Dementia says: (10:03:58 PM)
Did you drink your two laumspurs that you had?
Silent Wolf says: (10:04:21 PM)
yeah I played it out at the start of the kimah fight so i took them off
Zipp Dementia says: (10:04:42 PM)
Okay
Zipp Dementia says: (10:05:00 PM)
Yeah, you can also take an alether this time around
Silent Wolf says: (10:05:09 PM)
damnit
Silent Wolf says: (10:05:13 PM)
why did you have to add that as an option
Silent Wolf says: (10:05:15 PM)
WHY?!
Zipp Dementia says: (10:05:24 PM)
Your craving for the drug has increased and you've made sure to find ways to feed that craving
Silent Wolf says: (10:05:41 PM)
yeah i was happy it wasnt an option becasue if it is i HAVE to take it
Silent Wolf says: (10:05:43 PM)
godamn you
Zipp Dementia says: (10:06:10 PM)
Ha ha
Zipp Dementia says: (10:06:13 PM)
So what are you taking?
Zipp Dementia says: (10:07:01 PM)
(oh, they fix up your armor, by the way. It does +3 END now)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:07:32 PM)
And of course you are at full health
Silent Wolf says: (10:08:23 PM)
I had repacked my bags prior to leaving for the armory, leaving behind my old rope - my previous journy had seen it frayed and damaged. Upon entering the armory, I surveyed its contents with interest. (I'm going to play this out so take that! dam n you putting alether in there)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:09:45 PM)
(yahoo)
Silent Wolf says: (10:10:01 PM)
I move first to the weapons, picking up a long sword and testing the blade. It felt more comfortable in my hand than the sword typhoon, so reluctantly I give up the old blade, requesting that it be returned to the monistary, if possible, as a gift to my old student, scratching cat, whome I haevn't seen in years. (takign a long swrod casuse i believe i get bonuses for that one, but not the broad sword!)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:11:06 PM)
(you can also take any one normal craft weapon)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:11:15 PM)
(one master craft and one normal craft)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:11:51 PM)
(you might want to wait on the funnel sword give up)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:03 PM)
(let me explain)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:14 PM)
(the funnel sword is a two handed weapon that can be used one handed AKA with a shield)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:37 PM)
(shields give +2 CS; and when you take weaponmastery, you can take broadswords, giving you extra CS)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:46 PM)
(as well as the +1 damage for the broadsword)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:12:52 PM)
(the funnel sword, I mean)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:13:14 PM)
(weaponmastery is good...._)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:14:25 PM)
(of course, everything is good! That arrow deflection may come in very handy this adventure)
Silent Wolf says: (10:16:11 PM)
Next I move to the asortment of alchemy stored with in, my hands shaking as I look for it. There must be some, I think to myself, searching for a potion made of alether berries. I find to laumspure, and place them in my bag, disapointment washing over me. "How am I suposed to storm Torgar by myself with out and damn alether," I growl. I'm about to complain to who ever is on guard when I spot it, dusty and forgoten in a corner behind some bottles of who knows what, "thank Kai," I muse, reaching for the (what color?) liquid. Holding the bottle in my hands I feel my mouth go dry and my knees weaken; a little taste now. . . I think to myself. It wouldn't hurt to have a taste now. I glance behind me to see if anyone is watching.
Silent Wolf says: (10:17:59 PM)
Uncorking the stopper I take a wiff of the liquid inside. Perfect, I think again. I'll need this later, I close my eyes, forcing myself to resist the urgh overwhelming. "I'll need this later," I tell myself aloud this time, forcing myself to close the bottle and place it in my bag.
Silent Wolf says: (10:18:19 PM)
(but cant a long sword be used as a one hander? i also get a +2 for it, so its betetr either way?)
Silent Wolf says: (10:19:16 PM)
)becasue the master craft is also a +1?)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:19:47 PM)
(Yes, but without the +1 damage; it's your decision of course! The decision comes down to making one of three choices)
Silent Wolf says: (10:20:10 PM)
(oh so funnel is +1CS AND +1 damage?)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:18 PM)
1. get a longsword and get rid of the funnel sword, thus opting for a better bonus now
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:28 PM)
2. keep the funnel sword and don't replace it, opting for a better bonus later
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:41 PM)
3. take a longsword now and keep the funnel sword, losing the ability to do ranged combat
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:47 PM)
(yes)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:51 PM)
(no)
Silent Wolf says: (10:20:53 PM)
oohhhh
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:56 PM)
(the funnel sword is +1 damage)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:20:59 PM)
(not +1 CS)
Silent Wolf says: (10:21:05 PM)
I had it recored as +1 CS
Silent Wolf says: (10:21:22 PM)
but CS adds to my damage and my ability to not take damage
Silent Wolf says: (10:21:32 PM)
so isnt +1CS better than +1 damage?
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:02 PM)
(yes, but eventually the +1 damage will make the funnel sword, with it's weaponmastery and shield bonuses, a slightly better weapon)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:19 PM)
(but you might not want to bank on surviving that long)
Silent Wolf says: (10:22:23 PM)
how? becasue the +1 sword will become +3 CS
Silent Wolf says: (10:22:32 PM)
versus +2CS and +1 damage
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:33 PM)
Weaponmastery gives +3 CS
Zipp Dementia says: (10:22:48 PM)
Shield gives +2
Silent Wolf says: (10:23:25 PM)
I still dont get how +1 damage is better than +1 CS
Silent Wolf says: (10:23:33 PM)
:S
Zipp Dementia says: (10:23:33 PM)
(oh, I see what you're saying)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:23:40 PM)
(right, because of the mastercraft)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:24:05 PM)
(I thought you took a dagger +1 CS and were taking a regular longsword)
Silent Wolf says: (10:24:19 PM)
no no, ill take a regular daggar and a +1 long sword
Zipp Dementia says: (10:24:22 PM)
(okay)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:24:28 PM)
(continue!_
Silent Wolf says: (10:24:41 PM)
I think that's 5
Silent Wolf says: (10:24:53 PM)
unless they'd mind me taking a meal as well
Zipp Dementia says: (10:25:28 PM)
Alether, laumspur, sword, dagger and... what?
Silent Wolf says: (10:26:27 PM)
did you get that last big? I got alether, 2 laumsupre, sword, and a dagger
Zipp Dementia says: (10:26:43 PM)
I missed the last big
Zipp Dementia says: (10:26:54 PM)
Oh wait
Zipp Dementia says: (10:26:56 PM)
there it is
Silent Wolf says: (10:26:59 PM)
you laugh at me. . .
Zipp Dementia says: (10:27:13 PM)
I was packing!
Zipp Dementia says: (10:27:23 PM)
In any case...
Zipp Dementia says: (10:27:49 PM)
Your quest to retrieve the last three Lorestones of Nyxator from the clutches of the Darklords will be fraught with deadly dangers. The evil host of Helgedad will summon their most brutal forces to thwart your Magnakai quest. The restoration of the Kai and the future of your homeland depends on the success of this mission.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:29:53 PM)
It is dawn on midsummer's day when you ride out of Tahou. Since your victory over Zakhan Kimah, your appearance in a public place has been enough to provoke spontaneous cheering from the Tahouese, who regard you as their saviour. But on this warm, sunny morning you leave the city unnoticed, for on this occasion you appear to be just another messenger.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:30:35 PM)
Your ride ends in Firma, where you catch a barge down-river to the port of Talon. There you hear news of a rebellion in Barrakeesh, the Vassagonian capital, and reports of the sudden withdrawal of all Vassagonia's troops from the lands she invaded early in the war. It bodes well for the continuing struggle against the Darklords, for Vassagonia was their only major ally. You spend one night in...
Zipp Dementia says: (10:30:42 PM)
... Talon before buying passage aboard a merchantman on its way along the Tentarias, and five days later you disembark at Garthen, the capital of Talestria.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:32:08 PM)
North of you lies the area which played host to your quest to venture into the Danarg. Your thoughts turn to Paido, your lost companion, and to the first time you became aware of the threat of Darklord Gnaag and almost met your death at the hands of his dread minions who had infiltrated those lands. They have since fallen completely to his armies.
Silent Wolf says: (10:34:46 PM)
I remember Paido with another pang of guilt. It was my failings that lead to his capture. However, I force myself to supress these feelings. I can only hope he survives and that he will one day taste freedom again and extract vengence on his captors.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:36:42 PM)
The south, at least, stands strong. Talestria was overrun in the early days of the war but the neighbouring country of Palmyrion came quickly to her aid. The armies of Talestria and Palmyrion united and fought the invading horde, led by Warlord Zegron of Ogia, on the battle-plains to the north of Garthen.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:36:49 PM)
For three days and three nights a bitter struggle raged and the allies were sorely pressed to withstand the overwhelming numbers of the enemy ranged against them. But on the morning of the fourth day, the unexpected arrival of the dwarven army of Bor was to seal Zegron's doom.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:36:56 PM)
His mighty force crumbled and the survivors, fleeing northwards in chaos, were pursued relentlessly. The latest news tells of the allies' capture of Xanar, a major Ogian stronghold, and their continued advance westward along the Blackshroud Trail.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:37:35 PM)
The Royal Court of Queen Evaine would be honoured to assist you, but secrecy is paramount to the success of your quest and so you shun the Royal Palace and take lodgings instead at a humble dockside tavern. There you arrange transportation to Eru aboard a brigantine bound for Humbold, the Eruan capital, and leave next day on the noon tide.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:37:55 PM)
Upon your arrival, you make your way to the city's ancient quarter where the Elder Magi have arranged a clandestine meeting with Prince Graygor. In the cellar of a disused warehouse, the young Prince waits patiently for your coming. Like you, he is dressed in the clothes of a messenger in order that he can walk the streets of his city incognito. He welcomes you with a salute, bringing his hand...
Zipp Dementia says: (10:38:06 PM)
... diagonally across his chest, and assures you that your true identity is known only to him.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:38:21 PM)
(you can greet him now and ask any questions)
Silent Wolf says: (10:39:26 PM)
I saulture him back in the same fashion, and offer up my thanks for his discression. (Do I know Graygor?)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:39:49 PM)
(I don't think so; let me check)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:40:16 PM)
(no)
Silent Wolf says: (10:40:38 PM)
(didn't think so - what exactly was I informed of him?)
Silent Wolf says: (10:41:00 PM)
(like what land is he a prince of)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:46:13 PM)
Graygor is prince of Eru. The Prince is a highly respected man; both he and his father are accomplished warriors and have worked hard to keep their country free of invasion from the ever present threat of the Darklords. Eru has long been a dangerous land.
Silent Wolf says: (10:48:01 PM)
(Dangerous becasue they are jerks or becasue of the darklands?
Silent Wolf says: (10:48:17 PM)
(ah i just found it on the map)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:48:56 PM)
Underneath Eru lie tunnels and mines that were once used by the Agarashi; when Eru was settled, it was to find themselves on top of these nightmarish creatures. They also were neighbors with the Hammerlands, one of the holdfasts of the Drakkarim.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:49:26 PM)
The threat of the Agarashi has faded to a distant memory, but the Drakkarim are more powerful than ever.
Silent Wolf says: (10:50:05 PM)
I greet the prince with a salute mirroring his own, bowing my head in respect I add, "I apprecuate your discresion, Prince Graygor. How fairs your kindgdom of Eru?"
Zipp Dementia says: (10:50:25 PM)
"Not well, Lone Wolf," the prince answers frankly.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:50:26 PM)
For over an hour you listen to the Prince recount some of the events that have disturbed the peace of Eru. Two years ago, Drakkarim renegades from the Hammerlands attacked and overran his northern city of Luomi. The inhabitants were slaughtered and the holy temple of Luomi, around which the city was founded, was looted and burnt to the ground.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:50:39 PM)
Only recently did he learn from the Elder Magi that the ancient temple held the Lorestone of Luomi, one of the three Lorestones now locked in Torgar. At the time of the attack the Prince's army was too small to repel the invaders and he was forced to abandon the city, as well as the border town of Cetza.
Silent Wolf says: (10:50:44 PM)
(that was so a copy paste!)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:14 PM)
(what of it? You don't think I write all this myself, do you?!)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:21 PM)
(just a lot of it I do...)
Silent Wolf says: (10:51:36 PM)
(haha its ok, I just copy and paste most of mine too)
Zipp Dementia says: (10:51:46 PM)
(right...)
Silent Wolf says: (10:56:07 PM)
"Please accept my deepest sympathese for the loss of Luomi and her inhabitants," I say, my face drawing into a grimace as he discribes the slaughter. My experiences with the darklords armies thus far have given me the uncanny ability to see the destruction of the city from his discritipsn. I can imagine all to well the streets littered with the corpses of men, women and children as the dark minions burn all that stands. "Know that I appreciate your assistance even in such a time that your country needs you. I will do all I can pay the Drakkarim back for what they have done," I add wtih an edge to my voice.
Silent Wolf says: (10:57:38 PM)
"But for now," I continue, "I would like to hear what plans you have on getting into Torgar,"
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:19 PM)
The Prince takes an incredible liking to you after hearing your words. He fills your cup with wine and slams the table with a beefy hand, laughing loudly.
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:40 PM)
"In the past month I have joined forces with King Sarnac of Lencia, and together we have recaptured Luomi and driven Baron Shinzar and his Hammerland rebels all the way back to Cetza, within thirty miles of the border."
Zipp Dementia says: (10:59:51 PM)
"Come with me, Lone Wolf!" the Prince says.
Zipp Dementia says: (11:00:29 PM)
"I am going to Luomi to resume command of my army and lead them into battle. You will have the finest Eruan steed and a new disguise that will enable you to travel through Eru without drawing undue attention to yourself."
Silent Wolf says: (11:04:27 PM)
"Please, call me Aveline" I say, havng chosen a new name to disguise myself with. I listen to his next words intently, "tell me of this disguise" I ask.
Silent Wolf says: (11:05:06 PM)
(sory what city am i in now?)
Zipp Dementia says: (11:05:27 PM)
Dressed as an Eruan Pathfinder, one of an élite unit of woodsmen who operate in the harsh territories bordering the Hellswamp, you would ride north with the Prince's entourage and arrive at the city five days later. "From there, there are two ways to reach Torgar," continues the prince and you pull out your map to study it with him.
Zipp Dementia says: (11:05:40 PM)
(Humbold)
Silent Wolf says: (11:06:07 PM)
(thanks)
Zipp Dementia says: (11:07:42 PM)
"If you ride with me to Cetza and we can route the enemy, you can cross the River Brol and make your way northwards through the Moggador Forest. It is a direct path."
Zipp Dementia says: (11:08:06 PM)
He points to another spot on the map. "Or you can avoid the fight, go to Pirsi and seek out Sebb Jarel. He is the leader of a brave band of partisans who have ambushed and resisted the Drakkarim ever since they invaded. If there is a path to Torgar between the Hellswamp and the Isle of Ghosts, he will know it."
Silent Wolf says: (11:12:51 PM)
I place my hand on my chin as I consider the map. "Taking a direct route would be expected" I think aloud, "and the road betwee Cetza and Torgar must be crawling with Drakkiam" I think of my last encounter with the brutes and shudder. Even with an army at my back I do nor relish the idea of encountering those warriors again, if avoidable. "Tell me of the Hellsamp and Isle of Ghosts," I ask, "While I long to join you in battle a more discreat route may prove quicker - and timeis of the essence" I swollow my fear as I remember Zakan Kimah breaking the Summerswerd. I had not thought that possible, yet sure enough it had. If Gnaag managed to do the same to the three remaining Lorestones. . . but I couldn't think about that now, not when there were important matters at hand.
Silent Wolf says: (11:13:12 PM)
(I sent you something on mouseguard by the way)
Zipp Dementia says: (11:13:23 PM)
(brb)
Zipp Dementia says: (11:16:30 PM)
When you mention the Isle of Ghosts he shakes his head ominously. "The isle is cursed," he says, pointing at the map with an accusing finger. "Few have ever come out of that dreadful place alive. And of those poor wretches who have survived, only one has kept a grip of his sanity. His name is Sebb Jarel."
Zipp Dementia says: (11:16:45 PM)
And that's where we'll leave off tonight
Zipp Dementia says: (11:16:48 PM)
And for the week
Silent Wolf says: (11:16:59 PM)
ok good
Silent Wolf says: (11:17:04 PM)
was about to say i should prolly go soon
Zipp Dementia says: (11:17:21 PM)
Yeah, I'll leave you the week to ponder your decision!
Zipp Dementia says: (11:17:45 PM)
I'm glad we got to game!
Zipp Dementia says: (11:17:48 PM)
See you in a week!
Silent Wolf says: (11:17:52 PM)
yeah
Silent Wolf says: (11:17:52 PM)
have fun