Character Name Type Player Sex Notes ..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator ..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf ..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician ..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Ma..Human/Magician ..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human/Hunter ..Raddok..........Miner...Bess.Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner ..Tsia.Phan.......Thief...Don.Ker............Fe..Human/Thief ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..Upus............Warrior.Gerald.Ford........Ma..Normal/Barbarian Warrior ..Kimis...........Warrior.NPC................Fe..Normal/Diumgi Companion ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast ..Bes (2).........Warrior.npc................Mo..Bes.............. 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From Arawn: [Re: Actions] When Fremea shared her news regarding the strange man Arawn … "I have to be frugal with my magic right now," Arawn said, … GM: Ack. Technically I did not see where Fremea gave details. But we can assume she did. ;) From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Before Fremea left to scout the area in the direction of the … "We're looking for a place, a rock connected to eagles, likely … GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Mournath's spear and other gear: I'm good with Kiet taking the spear and Raddok grabbing a token to remember the sailor:) When Raddok drew his attention to the magical amulet Arawn gave … [OOC: You described the journal as looking almost like it was coded or had uncoded itself. If he truly feels it might be coded and his investigation doesn't offer anything valuable, he'll cast Decode at EL 0 just in case it uncovers a code] Underground: Before heading down below to investigate the hidden lair Arawn made sure to collect the tourmaline back from Z'leyra, securing it away from the others so as to not blind anyone. Healing: OOC: Arawn has a Talisman of Summoning. He'd like to summon an alfar if possible and ask his brethren if they can heal the wounded of the party with Healing Mist, explaining the recent magical drain the part has experienced. If this doesn't work, he'll offer to cast Healing Mist on the wounded. He'll definitely do so for King Strata and Pyan, while offering it to Dorhak and Pyan if they want it now or save it for later. GM: Ack. There is a faint hue of magic but it does seem like it uncoded on its own. Probably by your touch and not Unali's. From Fremea: [Re: Actions] She nods at what he proposes for hopefully figuring out who it ... GM: Ack. _ From Raddok: [Re: Actions] Raddok willingly joins Arawn as he explores the lair, using … If Barbosa and/or Dorhak are present, he will consult with them as a matter of course for anything that he or anyone else notices. GM: Ack. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 9th, 1636TH] [Time: 2:30:27 pm] Arawn tended to the wounded and then studied the key, sensing for any magic around it. He then glanced at the ashes of the dead male, kneeling down beside it to offer a rite to help put its spirit to rest. "If I didn't expect trouble ahead I'd be tempted to speak to his spirit in hopes of answers," he said after he was done. "But I'm guessing he was the keeper of the portal we seek, this being the key, and perhaps the reasons the witches killed him." Arawn examines the key found in the mystery man's boot. There is no magic on it but it is a thin small key uses for cuffs or locks – probably small chests locks or a cabinet o fa desk. Arawn gives a prayer to the dead man and examines his clothing. Lots of tiny cuts and tears like one might see moving through thorny bushes. His leather belt has hooks for tools or items to carry. [Time: 2:35 pm] Fremea is very glad to see Unali come through the tunnel and not another damn enemy. She was handling these three on her own just fine, but it was tiring fighting all of them at once. She is glad to have one alive for questioning, though she is not going to do it, since she has no mana and no idea what they speak. Since Unali is here, that means the others should be also. After her search of the place, she really needs to learn how to spot hidden places better, like Raban, she looks to Unali and it seems she has the rest handled, including dragging the captured one up. She makes her way up the tunnel to the forest again. She is stunned to see the Vily. She has never seen one before, even she was told about them and they should be avoided at all costs. Fremea will keep her eye on the Vily, just to make sure nothing is to happen to her. Once she is up top, it seems there was a lot of fighting up here also. Maybe she should have used the device, well it doesn't matter now. She then finds out about Mournath and that he is a pile of dust. She didn't know him much, but it is a pity, as he turned out to be ok, for a human. She is really glad to have taken out that caster first. When Fremea shared her news regarding the strange man Arawn listened intently, his face contorted with thought. He tried to piece the information together, unsure if he could identify the man. "I have to be frugal with my magic right now," Arawn said, looking to Z'leyra and Fremea. "But when we have a chance to rest, I have a spell that I can use to look into your memory. With it I can view your encounter with the man and time underground, usually in greater detail than what the viewer would have noticed. We can do so after we've reached safety. Just let me know if you're comfortable with that," he offered Fremea. Before Fremea left to scout the area in the direction of the portal Arawn made sure to catch her up on the information shared by the Vily, including an evil in the direction of the cave. "We're looking for a place, a rock connected to eagles, likely a mountain I imagine. I'm not sure if that means eagles nest there or if it looks like an eagle but the portal-cave is there." Fremea nods at what he proposes for hopefully figuring out who it was before he became ashes. "We shall explore what I might not be able to see myself later." Just before flying off. Fremea, still very upset, stops and looks at Arawn, hoping he isn't going to also scold her. Much to her surprise he doesn't say a word about it. "I shall be more watchful for that possibility. Thank you." She will pull out her telescope as she fly's up to start seeing more towards the direction she has been pointed out to. The king leans on his spear next to Dorhak. “You should be mindful of those you command. Loyalty is earned not a right. The Fae are over zealous and tend to act before they think. It reminds me of another race we know.” He smiles and glances at Barbosa and back at the dwarf. When Raddok drew his attention to the magical amulet Arawn gave a nod. "I'm not sure if it's ability to detect brass will come in handy but you never know. Go for it," he said, encouraging the man. Arawn realized that looking over the journal was going to take some time but decided that looking at the last entry and going backwards might offer better insight into things. He knew that time was limited and so speed read for only a few minutes, looking for any clues or names that might stand out. Arawn then turned to Raddok, Barbosa, and Dorhak. "If either of you are free to join me your skill as miners might provide some insight," he asked of the trio. Arawn takes out the Toadstone as he investigates, hoping it will alert him to any poisoned traps he might stumble on. His enhanced topaz was also active, the alfar hoping his training as a smuggler along with the magical stone will help him discover anything of importance. He walked the entire lair, using his skills as a Smuggler and Architect to search for hidden chambers or unusual construction. He also checked out the chest, searching it for a false bottom or secret compartment before moving to the makeshift nightstand to do the same. He paused at the section of collapsed wall, wondering if a room or tunnel had been hastily closed off to hide something. If either Raddok, Dorhak, or Barbosa are with him he'll seek their thoughts on whether they think there might be a hidden room or tunnel on the other sight. Raddok willingly joins Arawn as he explores the lair, using his miner's skills to seek out traps, hidden doors & possible sites for a small key in the walls/stones. He will attempt to use the amulet of finding brass, standing at the point Arawn recommends as best. He will concentrate, clearing his mind of distractions, reciting the keyword to activate the amulet, & look for any kind of response, knowing he has only one chance with the amulet per day & that is not a great one. He will heed any warning given to him, but closely check for structural integrity of his surroundings, an automatic action for almost any miner, and for possible anomalies in the walls, doors, floor & ceilings overhead. [Time: 2:40 pm] Minutes earlier Arawn glanced at the journal found by Unali. Since this guy seems to have been here a short time – maybe a couple weeks? It seems he hasn't wrote that much. To him it was short term but to those he may have left behind in Middle World – if from there – it was at least 3.5 years. But this journal doesn't show the years just the weeks. So something is missing and Arawn feels it. The entries - last 2 – speak of birds and what he has seen. Still reports the hills to the south show no activity. Does that mean he was expecting their arrival? The journal has a lot of doodles of birds and trees. This guy had a thing for them it seems. As Raddok climbs the stairs down below he activates his amulet. Barbosa comes and looks around the base. Arawn uses his topaz to help in his search. Both Raddok and Barbosa can tell this is no cave or tunnel. Its a nicely built structure that shows no sign of age not even dust. Arawn nods knowing that it was probably build only weeks ago. Checking the bedroom nothing is found. As Raddok ventures to the other room Raddok does sense something from the amulet but it is confusing. Barbosa comments on the destroyed area. “A simple wall you can see behind it is dirt and sand. So doubt there was more behind this wall. But if they wanted this thing destroyed they felt it might've had important stuff on it.” Raddok turns round and round and learns how to gauge the spell of the amulet. It does sense brass in two areas. The desk but it seems to be melted what might've been drawer handles or buttons. But there is a definite sense to Raddok of it being high. He glances at the ceiling of stone. But sees nothing not even a single crack. It seems to say its high up in the air. Which means its outside this place or in the silo. To test this he moves away from the silo but it still feels above not but above and to the side. So its not the silo? Arawn notices that that the candle holder on the south wall opposite the destroyed desk show signs of heavy use – smudges. The candle is barely but 20% used so it can't be use of the candle. Its screwed into the wall. But it seems odd that its used a lot for a static item that isn't carried. He places hands around and on the stone around the screw. It shifts the holder slightly and Arawn grins as he sees the candle bounce but not the holder. He lifts the candle out and discovers a small spring. He pushes down with 3 fingers and releases it. Nothing. He holds the spring down for 3...4...5..click. Below the holder about 3 inches a square of stone puts out. He hands candle to Barbosa to hold for now. Inspects the stone piece the size of 4x4 inches that is now jutted out about 2 inches. At the bottom of the jutted piece a small half inch attachment with a lever. He lowers the piece to make it flat with back to ceiling and looks inside. A small alcove about 6x6 inches. Using candle they peer inside to find 2 springs at top that popped the square out. But inside is a single item. Arawn can sense it has magical power. But it seems foreign. The aura shows a subtle blue but not a dangerous aura that shows a trap. He reaches in and puts item in his palm. It is the size of a ink well. In fact it looks like a ink well but a tan color with a flat top and no ink. Arawn can not tell at this point what its purpose is. It is same shape and dimensions of a ink well but no open top with ink there. Arawn closes the plate and puts candle back in. He stares at the silo bottom but Fremea warned of the ward there. Getting too close could be bad so he moves back out. Before the trio go up Barbosa stops them. “Look there. There is a lot of mud and dirt against that wall. But in the hall here to both rooms its spread out equally. But not there.” Barbosa traces the wall and taps it with hilt of his mace. Suddenly the sound stops from the thump to a slight echo. He looks up at the hallway candle holder and checks for a spring. But finds nothing. He drops his mace and reaches out to try to twist the holder. As the heavy mace hits the ground a click is heard. The trio stop and hold breath. Arawn approaches and finds the ground stone seems to shift under the mace a weight trigger? At the place the heavy dry mud was. He places his foot on it and his full body weight. Now his foot is right up against the wall. A position not found if just walked by and not tried every stone. A click is heard and a large plate 2 feet away pops out. This time its 4x4 feet. Lowering the plate they look inside to see a cubby hole. But its not treasure. Its food, water, a set of boots, rope, 2 grappling hooks, spikes and a spyglass. But nothing is magical. The trio leaves to go back outside as its near time of Vily's return. Arawn tells the wounded to approach. He moves to the wounded witch and checks her. But he frowns. She was patched up to stop the bleeding. But now she is dead. Too much blood loss but there is sign of a new wound on her side that looks like a wound made by a triangle. Kimis growls, 'that one! I saw it move away as everyone looked at key. He was near her and moved away.” All look to where she points at the Bes guard. The King frowns and stands tall, “you did this?” “Yes. They killed two of us here my friend there and the one we found back earlier just before got here. I could not stand to see one live.” “This is not our way! I am disappointed in you.” He turns to Arawn. “But I can see why.” Arawn activates his summoning talisman and wait. He asks for a Alfar to help. Suddenly Arawn feels tingly. Then nothing. More nothing. Did he just summon himself an alfar to appear? He did ask for another Alfar not him. But guess the talisman found nearest alfar – him. Then again maybe it worked but the barrier from here to the upper world is too much the spell failed or could not reach there?He sighs and figures he'll have to do it himself. Barbosa notices Pyan is missing. He tells Dorhak and Dorhak yells for the hunter. Pyan appears from bushes to the north west of the stairs. Based on how its laid out underground he was NW of the structure. The hunter is smirking a bit. Dorhak orders him to come for healing. The mist falls on the wounded and it takes about 40 seconds to heal the worst – Pyan. When the mist ends all are fully healed. Arawn wakes up just as the Vily returns to land on top of the silo. The ward doesn't seem to affect her so must be for those who enter the silo only? “I have returned to destroy this blight on my forest. My allies are nearby and will help. I suggest you all move on.” The Vily lands on the ground and inspects the dead from afar. Dorhak waves the party to group up and prepare to leave. GM: Actions? Comments? Next update....Mon/Tue? GM: I almost had this out yesterday as the new posts came in. But the distraction of current events delayed it. I may have messed up the word image of the base. So will clarify. Top of screen is north. The base itself lies on a diagonal from 7 to 1 on a clock. The Silo is at 7 in SW. The sleeping area is 1 or NW. The fight and party was at 5/6 o clock with south/SE. Hope this clarifies it. That it matters now . ;) I will assume all stuff is done here and will move on unless last sec plans are done. GM: Groups- [here to remind me of walking groups] 1st Triad – Dorhak, Barbosa, Raddok 2nd Triad – Z'leyra, Tsia, Unali, King, Arawn. 3rd Triad – Pyan, Opus, Kimis, Kiet.