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aravilar_holistacia 01-04-04, 08:22 PM	Glistening upon the pinnacle of a great mountain lays a great tower. Such is the size that the clouds obscure the top. Inside, an invisible force greets all visitors, who find themselves in a grand entrance hall, the ceiling high enough to admit the largest of dragons. The hall itself is empty, but lit by a faint glow which seems to come from all directions. There are hundreds of doors which branch off of the hall, many sounds emanating from them. At the end of the hall, several hundred feet away, a pure white marble staircase is visible, spiraling upward. Along its many steps are portraits of archmages long past and of famous wizards of yore. "Welcome to the Council of Archmages," a voice calls from nowhere. To the left of the entrance is a small desk. Behind the desk sits an apprentice wizard. The apprentice opens a gilded book, which has on each page a place for you to sign your name. To the receptionist's right, another gilded hall leads to a set of doors. Upon each door rests a bronze plaque. "Adros of Netheril, Founder" reads one. "Finwe, Zenith Archmage of Temporal and Planar Magic" reads the second. "Camaris Dulsaer, Zenith Archmage of Fire" reads a third. "Aravilar Holistacia, Zenith Archmage of Elven High Magic" reads the fourth. Upon a fifth door it is obvious a plaque once rested there. None now inhabit that office, but any wizard can tell you a faint aura of evil resonates from behind that door. Upon a sixth door no plaque is hung, but ancient arcane runes are carved over each square inch of the door. Waves of ancient magical energy emanate from behind the door. The arcane energies coming from this room are visible even to those untrained in the arcane arts. To your right as you enter the tower is a large dining hall. Continuing through the dining hall, you see a set of stairs leading to the outside of the tower, to the mage duel arenas, made of solid adamantine to protect those not in the duels. As you walk straight down the long entrance hall, you spot several rooms leading from it. Classrooms, bedrooms, and the like; all rooms were decorated in the same, noble style, some filled with apprentices, some with visitors, and some few with weary travelers, looking for a place to stay. A door ajar leads to a .vast courtyard. In it are several buildings, one obviously a great temple to mystra, another a barracks for those wishing to train in the less subtle arts of swordplay, and several other scattered structures. However, none rival the magnificence of the tower. You continue back inside to find a door at the end of the hallway, which is marked "Council Chambers". Entering the door, you appear to be inside a spectacular room with a raised podium at one end, a long table behind, and many rows of seating facing it. This must be the debating room. -------------------- Many archmages were gathered in the room listening to the words of one man: Adros, the High-Leader of the Council of Archmages. After some opening remarks, he sat down in the center of the long table behind the podium. One Archmage spoke up: "Good evening, everyone." There was a general murmur of assent. Aravilar smiled for a moment before continuing. "Our first topic of the day is..." ((OOC: this is a general roleplaying thread for anyone who would wish to join. You do not have to be a member of the council of archmages, nor do you even have to be a spellcaster. We only ask that you follow the CoC and take OOC comments and posts to the OOC thread, titled "OOC: Council of Archmages". Welcome! I've...just...got a few comments, nothin' too major. Behold our most sacred law: The Freedom of Destiny. Usually, it's there so combat is fair...but I might as well be a jerk and yell at someone even at a minor infarction. Or else, I'd...actually...be nice. And we can't let that happen, no siree. Anyway, it just means you can't type someone's response for them, in the event that they're another Player Character (PC). Only they can type their character's actions, and the PC attempting to interact with them can only attempt to do things, unless...naturally...using D&D rules or whatever, it's unavoidable. For instance, a massive wall. You can have the massive wall close in on the hapless person, but their reaction is theirs alone. Hence...please edit your post. I love to see this thread get more people, but I don't like people typing what others say or do. For instance: Gene stepped up behind Agudo, and depressing his knee onto Agudo's coccyx, ripped the garrote through the Archmages throat. That's a more severe statement, though. . Er...here's something lighter. And then Gene said to Branth "From now on, you'll call me God." The poor dragon replied "Y-yes!" You see? Freedom of Destiny. You'll learn to appreciate it when threads get combative. Anyway...happy posting, and enjoy yourself! (( Ooh! And more! Here's the easiest way to know what's FoD violating, and what's not. What can your character control entirely? His body, his mind-linked familiars, maybe dominated living things, and your own PC's/NPC's. For instance, if your Wizard was sick of Gene's sarcasm: Aravilar murmured obscure, ancient words, weaving complex symbols that burned into the air. Raising his arms powerfully above him, he then attempts to merely touch the Shadowdancer. Gene's Response As the elven man's finger made contact, Gene's body dissapeared into an almost comical puff of smoke...and where the Shadovar-blooded man once stood, was a squirrel.(Or frog, or rabbit, or hamster, or rat, or whichever. )) Or... As the elven man's finger made contact, a plume of smoke rose from the ground beneath him...but when it cleared; Gene was still standing, a simple smirk on his features as he cooly said: "There's no tomarrow for you, sunshine." There, more proper examples, heh!))
Finwe 01-04-04, 08:59 PM	BTW, this forum can be joined by anyone-you don't even have to know a lot about magic OOC. Sitting on his seat poisitoned to Adros's right, Finwe turns his head from side to side, observind calmly the rest of the Archmages. Finally, he speaks, in acommanding yet soft voice, which neverthless can be heard by all in the room. "This is the first time in many years that the entrie council has assembled in full. Because of this, I think we should all take this time to realize that our fifth Zenith Archmage has left our ranks, gone for reasons that shall remain undisclosed. Any of you who were once his apprentices may try to find a new one, or may now, if can past the test, become archmages in your own right. Thankyou all, now continue, Aravilar..." Finwe then retreats further into his chair, his face partially obscured.
Malyss the defender 01-04-04, 09:20 PM	A man with blue clothes embedded with gems stands up.His deep green eyes and black hair make him look younger than he is.A brooch which looks like a mace inside a snowflake holds his ample cloak.He starts speaking with an accent that seems extraplanar. "And who will be chosen as the 5th zenith archmage?If I may,I suggest that I,Malyss Dragan,archmage of counterspelling and defensive magic,take this place.As one of the council's oldest and most respected members,it is my duty."
Finwe 01-04-04, 09:29 PM	Stiring again, Finwe adresses Malyss's request: "There shall be no replacement; Mystra has decreed it. Now there shall be only four." He seems to pause, but then says "However, should any sign of a reason for a new candidate be shown, then your offer may be considered, Malyss Dragan."
Malyss the defender 01-04-04, 09:37 PM	"Mystra?As much as I respect you,I demand that you restrict from applying your religious beliefs to this council,master Finwe.Mystra does not have anything to do with our matters.I respect your decision of not having any replacements for the 5th zenith archmage though.
Finwe 01-04-04, 10:09 PM	"*I* was born before the time of Mystra, and have outlived many of her predicessors. It is not for my religious beliefs that I listen to her decrees, but for the sake of our leader, Adros, and a fellow Archmage, Aravilar, who both are beleivers."
Malyss the defender 01-04-04, 10:11 PM	I respect their beliefs but they should not interfere with the council.
aravilar_holistacia 01-04-04, 10:15 PM	Aravilar nodded vehemently. "Being chosen of the goddess of spells is not for me to take lightly, Malyss." "I believe our first order of business should be to compile a membership roster for ourselves. Seems to be an item we do not have on file," Aravilar suggested. "Would anyone wish to take up this roster?" Aravilar waited for an answer.
Finwe 01-04-04, 10:28 PM	"There are other forces that influence this council other than merely the archmages who sit here today. Have you ever defied a goddess? it is not an experience to repeat."
BlaineTog 01-05-04, 12:14 AM	OOC (Whole post, sorry): 3 things: Item A) Great idea. IC forums are always fun. Item B) What's the sub-genre, anyway? I mean: are we going for "dramatic," "Comedy," etc etc? If we get to vote on it, I'm goin' for comedy.
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 12:39 AM	Originally posted by BlaineTog OOC (Whole post, sorry): 3 things: Item A) Great idea. IC forums are always fun. Item B) What's the sub-genre, anyway? I mean: are we going for "dramatic," "Comedy," etc etc? If we get to vote on it, I'm goin' for comedy. The point of an OOC thread is to post entirely OOC posts. I will answer your questions there.
Raven Dark 01-05-04, 04:05 AM	A shadowy figure sits in the corner of the council chamber and listens intently to the words at hand. It grumbles audibly and shifts its weight uncomfortably whenever Mystra's name is mentioned. More than once, the words "What good can she possibly do us?" are whispered through the lipless snear of the lich wizard. Using the threat of fighting Gods as an opening, the lich wizard stands erect with such force and speed that his lavish chair falls back behind him. As soon as he realizes everyone's gaze is resting upon his ancient and powerful form, he draws in a deep breath (if only out of habit) and booms out to the Council with the unexpected voice of a healthy young man from the North: I propose that we gather a team of volunteers to unlock the fifth room, disable its traps, and find whatever secrets its previous occupant may have held dear. After all, what is the point of this Council if we are not to grow strong by the spread of magical knowledge? Whatever we may find will surely help further the agendas of the Council. Besides, it might be "fun." Also, if the Council will allow for it, I would also like to request my place as head of the volunteer group for the aforementioned task. The lich wizard, known only as Ravendark to the Council (for even the Coucnil's powerful diviners knew not his real name!), than stood as still and silently as would a lifeless corpse - anxioulsy waiting for a reply from his fellow peers. OOC: My avatar's accent, physique, and posture are all eerily similar to Snape from the Harry Potter movies. Just a tidbit to help you picture him.
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 04:16 AM	Aravilar listened to the lich's words before choosing his own. "Lord Ravendark... We may not do anything without Adros's direction, of course," Aravilar gestured to the archmage at the table's head. "I say, let the mystery of the fifth stay a mystery. Let the dead or lost stay that way... Not even we should have the right to intrude on the privacy of one such as the fifth." Aravilar motioned for the lich to sit again. "We are all powerful enough here to understand the conplications in doing some things we would wish to do. As I said, some things are better left to the winds."
Raven Dark 01-05-04, 05:51 AM	The lich stares at Arivilar indignantly through the hellish flame red orbs that make up his eyes. He plainly ignores his companions request for him to sit. "Best left to the winds? You speak the words of a fool Arivilar. To let magic lie alone in the grips of time is to give it the chance to evolve into a force that could potentially threaten all the council. It is best that we are at least aware of what is in the pocket dimension that is known simply as The Fifth. Alas, I am in no mood to quibble with the likes of you. We shall indeed let Adros decide the matter." OOC: Who the heck is Adros? I though the founder was AoN (Archmage of Netheril). Was he replaced or have a name change or what? The lich then turns to address Adros. "Winds can be treacherous and even deadly. I bade that you think carefully on this course."
sculyblast 01-05-04, 11:20 AM	suddenly all lights in the room where allready 7 of the archmages where garthered when out. the room was filled with shadows and some sinister sounds. slowly the light turned back on and one by one the shadows rethreathed in the middle of the room but when they finally fully rethreathed it seemed that they weren't just shadows, no it was a man, or better said a drow. he spoke: "you summoned me? what urgent matter has happened that needs the full suppord of me, Quarius Citaikaira, high archmage of Shadows?"
sculyblast 01-05-04, 11:24 AM	sorry double post
Raven Dark 01-05-04, 02:42 PM	Ravendark looks over at the new arrival plaintively, as if he had seen all of it before. "Don't try to show off with your magical shadow, Quarious, many of us can see through it - me most of all... ...and you're late! Very well. No doubt you have heard what has been said. If you are here to volunteer for the exploratory venture to The Fifth, you'll have to wait. Whether such a venture is even to happen has not yet been decided. If you wish to make a statement, make it quick and do not waste our time for some of us have little left to spare!" Ravendark gesture's towards the older living members of the Council in an all too serious wave of his hand. OOC: In case anybody is wondering about my avatar's statement just now, he isn't kidding. He has Darkvision 120 feet, can see twice as far a human in daylight, and four times as far in lowlight which effectively makes his senses as keen as a dragon. I have his stats posted here (http://www.angelfire.com/scary/raven_dark64/documents/Ravendark.doc) as well if any of you are interested. You guys should make your own if you haven't already.
sculyblast 01-05-04, 03:31 PM	"highly respected lord ravendark, if you were the one that summoned the council together, I will volunteer on the quest to the fifth...." these where the words the drow spoke, then he walked nearer to the zenith archmages, and if one's I was not mistaking there was something unusual about his shadow. "..If only I would not have concluded that one of you has summoned us, am I right? why did you summon me? do you need my council or is there some peril I should know about and where my magics are needed for?"
Malyss the defender 01-05-04, 04:34 PM	Malyss stands up again and stares at Aravilar."As RavenDark said,we must not let these mysteries stay unknown.Afterall,the goal of this council is to expand our mutual knowledge of magic,isn't it?If this expedition is sent,I will be one of the volunteers.
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 05:43 PM	Aravilar's eyes flared blue for a second before returning to normal. "I still say we should let the mysteries of the fifth stay hidden."
Malyss the defender 01-05-04, 05:56 PM	Oh,please,master Holistacia,do not try to impress us with your little tricks.Why should we let these mysteries hidden?Do you have something that you do not want the other archmages to see?
Finwe 01-05-04, 06:04 PM	Stirring again, Finwe this times stands, and holding his staff high, says in a booming voice, "There are no 'Mysteries' of the fifth. His dissapearence is to be expected. If you wish to atempt to reach into his room, then beware, for the enchantments and secrets of this council run far deeper than your own diminutaive roots. None save the Zenith archmage in question, or the total consent of the whole council would allow the door to a zenith archmage's sanctum to be opened. *I* will no allow it, for your own safety." The last word he says with a sneer. Sitting back down, he remarks again, "However, the time may yet come when the doors shall open, but yet it is not this time. As I said before, there shall be no replacement for the fifth."
Frostbite_Ravenheart 01-05-04, 06:17 PM	*As the doors burst open a fleet of trumpiteers and hearlds flank an invisable line until they reach where they can march no further. Then they turn and face one another as come walking through a shorter-then-an-elf looking bard walks through and the two head hearlds obviously well decorated announce in unicion "All hail Lord Frostbite Ravenheart High Arch-Bard of Music and Emotions and representitive of all non-wizardly matters yet arcane". As Frostbite looks around at the shooked faces (save him few apprentices who seem to be in on somthing) he smiles and commands and a powerfull yet musical voice "Thats enough my hearalds lets try not to over do it, you might shock the guests" and as soon as he finshed all but the two leader-heralds robed in silver armor march in unision to flanking positions on the left or right. "Good Evening Boys and Girls, Ladys and Gentlemen, Men and Elves, Haflings and Dwarves, Half this and half that no matter what you are I am glad you all could make it and I applogise for my late arrival, you could just say I was stuck on how I should make the best entrance being the bard and all. I do belive by the numbers of guests that my second idea inline with the balor would have been a bad idea...".* ((OOC: What is an "Zenith" Exactly? I am a little confused also on who this "fifth" Zenith was thats apprently gone and about the difference between Zeniths and High Archmages beacuse I know that there were more then five High Archmages including myself...Anyways sorry for comming late but you know the holidays and all.))
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 06:25 PM	Aravilar half-smiled and said, "I have nothing to hide, my lord Malyss." He listened as Fin spoke. He added at the end, "I hardly believe there are any with enough *power* to replace the fifth." "Unless of course, you wish to try?" Aravilar turned to his superiors. "I say, let's let them try to enter the realm of the fifth. Who are we to stop them from their own destruction?" He grinned.
Malyss the defender 01-05-04, 06:25 PM	OOC:Zentih archmages are AoN,Finwe,Aravilar and DS.They are higher than high archmages.The fifth is a fictionnal character. Well,now that the question of the 5th zenith archmage is solved,what is the real reason why you summoned everyone to this council?
Archmage of Netheril 01-05-04, 06:42 PM	FYI Archmage of Netheril is my title RD, Adros is my real name IC. Finwe and Avavilar are right........for now none shall replace the fifth, but the time will come when the riddles of the past will meet with the present....I have foreseen it...
Frostbite_Ravenheart 01-05-04, 06:48 PM	Originally posted by aravilar_holistacia Aravilar half-smiled and said, "I have nothing to hide, my lord Malyss." He listened as Fin spoke. He added at the end, "I hardly believe there are any with enough *power* to replace the fifth." "Unless of course, you wish to try?" Aravilar turned to his superiors. "I say, let's let them try to enter the realm of the fifth. Who are we to stop them from their own destruction?" He grinned. "Long have I been the dark in light and light in dark. I was always the voice that challanged traditions and kept things straight. I was the one who accepted all the scorn of my "peers" both wizards and bards for joinning the council. I bear all the powers of peace and war. I bear all the might of sorcs and bards within me. I take no commands I give no commands that has always been my style. If no mortal has the power to take the fifth office and I am so commanded by my one true leader I will take the fifth office for while I hate lawless authority and coruption I hate even more total anarcy (whispers under his breath: At least with high tempered wizards) however I shall take this task naught for I would fail more then kelevmar would become of me..." And so spoke Frostbite in his most grim voice in which he tells talls of tragic heros to peasents and children. He seems really upset for awhile, his mood killed. He almost chokes when saying the words "Kelevmar" "One true leader" and suddenly he thought to himself "They can never know apon life or death".
Raven Dark 01-05-04, 07:23 PM	"It is clear that the Fifth shall ne're be replaced, but what of his secrets? Are we to discover these mysteries or not?"
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 08:01 PM	"Whatever lies behind that door should remain behind it, don't you think, my lord Ravendark?" Aravilar smirked. "It will stay sealed for your protection, as master Finwe said. We cannot afford to allow all the secrets of the fifth into the Realms, can we?" Aravilar smiled. "Some things are better left unspoken and behind closed doors, no pun intended." Aravilar stood and walked over to the podium. He retrieved several parchments from inside, and he brought them over to the table. "To begin another topic, I do believe we should discuss.. this." He pointed to one parchment. "It seems we have a rival guild." The paper's title was "The Casters of the Arcane Foundation". "I am unaware of much about these people. Do any of you have any information?" Aravilar asked the assembled wizards.
Frostbite_Ravenheart 01-05-04, 08:19 PM	Originally posted by aravilar_holistacia "Whatever lies behind that door should remain behind it, don't you think, my lord Ravendark?" Aravilar smirked. "It will stay sealed for your protection, as master Finwe said. We cannot afford to allow all the secrets of the fifth into the Realms, can we?" Aravilar smiled. "Some things are better left unspoken and behind closed doors, no pun intended." Aravilar stood and walked over to the podium. He retrieved several parchments from inside, and he brought them over to the table. "To begin another topic, I do believe we should discuss.. this." He pointed to one parchment. "It seems we have a rival guild." The paper's title was "The Casters of the Arcane Foundation". "I am unaware of much about these people. Do any of you have any information?" Aravilar asked the assembled wizards. Hahahaha! Thats classic Aravilar you secret keeper we all know the powers of divinition you posses...and prehaps you knowiths not yet but our so called "rival" guide has the magical protection of an orc shaman hut. It would not be hard to peirce there hearts and mindes never mind there walls...however I can only show you the door err tell you all this you must use your magic youself for I am not one of great divinition of present only past. I do however fear that one day the weeplings might orginize themselves to pose a threat or allows us to allaign with them. For now prehaps I suggest we simply watch them as the gods watch us yet not interfear with them unless done in simple, subtile ways.
Finwe 01-05-04, 08:46 PM	Finwe turns to Ravendark agian: "Secrets are called so for a reason, oh gentleman most foul. And unless you wish to take the "un" out of your status, I paray you never set foot in his room." OOC: isn't RD the only one known as, "gentleman most foul," frostbite?
Frostbite_Ravenheart 01-05-04, 08:49 PM	Originally posted by Finwe "Secrets are called so for a reason, oh gentleman most foul. And unless you wish to take the "un" out of your status, I paray you never set foot in his room." ooc: Who are you talking to ? :confused: :confused: :confused:
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 08:55 PM	OOC: We DO have an OOC thread, Frostbite.:mad::mad::mad:
Aramar the Black 01-05-04, 09:40 PM	" hmhm, excuse me." A figure wearing a black cloak decorated with arcane patterns of very dark indigo stands up. He pulls back his hood to reveal his silvery hair and icy blue eyes, his half-elven heritige apparent. He speaks with a voice that is calm and quiet, but nonetheless draws attention. "On the topic of the Fifth, if I may make one last remark, I say that should indeed be opened, if not at the moment. I see no good reason why his secrets should be left unshared with the world. I respect the wisdom of the Four, and agree that there should no longer be a Fifth, but you leave the matter at our feet like a bone before a dog. I do not want any noisy disruptions in this hall, nor deaths, so I will leave that subject. On what Aravilar brought up, I know naught of this Casters of the Arcane Foundation, but I do not like to refer to them as rivals, not yet anyway. But I do agree with Lord Ravenheart in that we should observe them. I am not one to leave doors closed, and I should like to learn more of this guild. Does Ravenheart speak the truth, Aravilar, that you indeed may know more then you let on?"
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 10:14 PM	Aravilar turned to Aramar, his eyes sparkling. He had one aqua eye (a hint to his water-elemental nature) and one gray eye (as a hint to his chronomancer nature). "If I knew more, my lord Aramar, it would be made known to the Council." Aravilar turned to the council at large. "These... rivals... should know when they are bested. I don't suggest open war, of course, but perhaps an infiltration of their organization is in order."
Finwe 01-05-04, 10:43 PM	Standing up, and this time revealing his gold feathered wings, Finwe speaks softly to Aravilar, "Perhaps you an I, old firend, could strike at their roots? Some simple alterations could bring htem shortly to ruin."
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 10:56 PM	"Are we not the zenith archmages, my friend? Why do we not send a quartet of archmages to do the same?" he said to Finwe. Aravilar turned to the rest of the council. "It's up for debate. What happens to the rival guild?" Aravilar sighed and summoned a glass. He then held his hand over the cup and it filled with water. Water elemental... he thought.
Archmage of Netheril 01-05-04, 10:59 PM	I never said there wouldn't be a replacement for the fifth..... I have said it is just not the time. [AoN's Inner-dialouge] "For if they knew what would happen when the Fifth Door is removed of its seal and its office restored, they would wisely reconsider their thoughts...."
Archmage of Netheril 01-05-04, 11:09 PM	Adros pulls out the ancient scrolls of prophecy "When the mysteries of the past meet the present.... When the seal removed and the office restored, something will happen that they will resent.... The Fifth will return and attempt to reclaim his title...... Only the true replacement can defeat him and this dispute settle..... The Five are bound by an ancient oath, never to harm each other..."
Archmage of Netheril 01-05-04, 11:25 PM	(After reading the scrolls aloud) I think its time to tell you all about the Five. The Five, they are not only the first five to create the CoA, but they represent the very essence of magic itself! Adros-Zenith AcM of the Netherilese magic Diplomatic Sorceror-Zenith AcM of the Elements** Finwe-Zenith AcM of Cosmic Magic*** Aravilar-Zenith AcM of Elven Magic**** *The Fifth*-Zenith AcM of........Shadow magic... The five types of magic are represented in The Five **=DS's domain has been expanded from just fire to all the elements for the purposes of this campaign alone ***=Cosmic as in Temporal Magic which is what his real domain is ****=Includes Elven and High Elven Magic togther (for campaign purposes) together
Aramar the Black 01-05-04, 11:29 PM	Nodding his head at the Four: " I am sorry about my misunderstanding of the Fifth. I admit my ears do not always listen." Turning to adress Aravilar: "But as for the "rival" guild, I say we " infiltrate" and learn more about them. It would not be right ot destroy them without knowing them and thier objectives first."
Finwe 01-05-04, 11:46 PM	"I have recieved word from our allies at Agudo's school. They are requesting reinforcements for their seige of an evil druid. Any who would wish to help, may rendesvous with their airships. Aravilar is already going, I know, but any who wish to accompany him may."
aravilar_holistacia 01-05-04, 11:51 PM	"Of course I shall be there, my lord Finwe." Aravilar's eyes glowed with a blue outline. "Evil druids are not high on my list of friends."
Raven Dark 01-06-04, 04:04 AM	Ravendark's surprise at the mention of the Fifth having dominion over Shadow is audible. After a moment to compose himself, he makes a highly uncharacteristic statement*, pulls up his chair, and sits down, eventually coming to settle upon deep personal thoughts. * "Fine. We shall set aside the matter of the Fifth for now. Let us speak of this foreign guild."
sculyblast 01-06-04, 04:35 AM	"I myself have experianced the days of the fifth, and never I liked him, if it was not for he being the only higher shadow magic caster than me, it was for his magic being huge and feared, undoubtly he got his power from a unnatural source, which is against my principes, and he used his magic for the wrong purpose, yet still I do not know if his departure from the council was for the good or for the bad.." these where the words the drow spoke, finally admitting his jalousy over the fifth. "and for our "rivals", aravilar in all your years you should have learned that violence is a weapon, only to be used in the darkest hour, there are still enough peasefull ways to undo they bound."
aravilar_holistacia 01-06-04, 04:37 AM	"The Casters of the Arcane," Aravilar continued, "seem not to have much leadership. However, I would not underestimate their potential power." Aravilar then said, "For it is not every day there is actually a rival to the Council of Archmages."
sculyblast 01-06-04, 04:51 AM	"Than why should we be burned, shocked, dispelled, damaged and enpained, when there is a peacefull solution? why should we take the full power of the council against the once that are almost the same as us? do you not see that they are no less then you are? we once started ourselfs as a small council, where we ever attacked by greater wizard guilds?" these where the angy words the drow spoke when seeing on of his superior not thinking straith enough
aravilar_holistacia 01-06-04, 07:10 AM	Aravilar grinned icily at Quarius. "I do not suggest open war, lord Quarius." He turned to the rest of the council. "Infiltrating their group is then a priority. "Do any of you have any suggestions to make before we implement this plan?"
sculyblast 01-06-04, 07:56 AM	quarius ignored Aravilars icyness, and then said: "well we can allways sendt a speaker in our name."
Malyss the defender 01-06-04, 03:33 PM	If the council gives me permission,I think I should be the one sent to speak in the name of the council to the casters of the Arcane Foundation for i am trained not only in the arts of magic,but also those of diplomacy and persuasion.On my homeplane,I was a known diplomat.I also think my allegiance to this council was proved many times and it is time for me to accomplish a real mission.
sculyblast 01-06-04, 03:39 PM	you have my premission, malyss, I would only advice you to concider what you might find before finding yourself in a place you had expected to be diffrent
Malyss the defender 01-06-04, 03:46 PM	Thank you,Quarius.I will of course learn as much as possible before going.I would also suggest that you come with me.Your shadow magic could prove useful and you are by far the one I know and trust the most on this council.
sculyblast 01-06-04, 03:52 PM	well thank you lord malyss, I will join you as you ask, if I am not needed for a bigger task here, since this minor problem is not worthy of summoning whole the coucil.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-06-04, 03:58 PM	A small pixie with butterfly type wings with a black and white type desing on them, and a dress to match the wings appears on Aravilar's shoulder. Her fiery red hair hangs down to her back and there are no shoes on her feet. She smiles to everyone, while keeping perfectly balance on his shoulder.
aravilar_holistacia 01-06-04, 05:49 PM	Aravilar smiled as the pixie appeared on his shoulder. "I did not expect you to come here, my daughter..." he said anxiously. "My friends," he said to the Council, "this is Leenaria... my daughter." He smiled, his aqua-outlined eyes sparkling.
Aramar the Black 01-06-04, 05:58 PM	Smiling, yet with a small look of suprise on his face, Aramar speaks: "Hail, feykin, daughter of Aravilar. Do you bring tidings or do you simply wish to watch and listen; join in, perhaps? Oh, and I if I may, I have chosen to aid Agudo's School, for I am bound by promise."
Leenaria The Pixie 01-06-04, 09:24 PM	As Aravilar introduced her, she flew a foot from him and changed into her human form. When she changes everything forms to her new size, except her wings meld into her back. She walks to Aramar and gently takes hold of his hand, she curtsies to him, "Its a pleasure to meet you sir." Her hair wisps behind her as she does so and she smiles brightly.
Aramar the Black 01-06-04, 10:32 PM	Aramar smiles, his eyes brighten, and still holding Leenaria's hand, he bows, his silverly hair falling in front of his face as he does so. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Leenaria. You do not seem the hasty type, but I must ask again, why do you come to join us?" He lets go of Leenaria's hand and crosses his hands in front of him.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 01:44 AM	She smiles to him then grows gravely serious, something of which not even Aravilar has seen her like. "Well, for one like Aravilar pointed out, he is my father and I wanted to visit him. Well, adoptive father really. Anyway the other reason was to seek council within this council. I am in need and in grave danger, I have come to ask for help. I hope my coming here won't have been in vain." She looks to her father then around to the others. She lightly rests a hand on his arm, "I must beg of you, it is quite urgent! Whoever you can spare right now will be of most help! My life is in danger and I have some enemies tailing me. It seems they followed me over seas..."
kedi 01-07-04, 02:23 AM	As the elven necromancer enters, he takes off his cloak, and sits on a chair. Looking at the archmage, he wonders what will happen, next. Keeping his silence, Kedi stands up and wanders around, and salutes his archmage friends. [ooc: Kedi, the archmage of life and death (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=146799&perpage=30&pagenumber=3) I liked this idea, good job ;)]
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 03:38 PM	She looks to Kedi as he walks in. For some reason just looking at him sent a chill down her spine. Leenaria backs up until she hit the wall with her back. Her hands pressed tight against the wall and a frown drew her lips downward. It was obvious Kedi had frightened her.
aravilar_holistacia 01-07-04, 05:13 PM	Aravilar violently stood up. Spellfire roared about his person. "Lee, what is wrong?" Aravilar said, rushing over to her. He scowled at Kedi. "There are some among us who do not hide their ancestry nor their beings well." Aravilar's water-elemental nature was not readily apparent, of course.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 05:34 PM	She looks up to him, "You remember me mentioning that my tribe was killed? The creature that killed them has followed me here, obviously it wants to end the Irielad pixies for good. Please, I beg of you," she looks past Aravilar to the others, "all of you, to help me. I'm in more danger than I shall ever admit too."
Finwe 01-07-04, 09:52 PM	Finwe smiles warmly at the pixie, and then says, in a sort of paternal voice "do not fear child, for in these halls no harm shall come to you. If you have any fears, then I am sure that Ravendark will cater to your every need." Finwe then winks devilishly at Ravendark, with a devilish smile to match. :devil:
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 10:00 PM	She looks to the one who spoke to her, "Thank you." Her eyes look between Finwe and Ravendark then back to her father. "I cannot stay here all my life and hide out! I wish to leave here, no matter how nice you are or wish me to, I cannot."
Finwe 01-07-04, 10:04 PM	oops, double post Finwe whispers to Ravendark "have fun!;)"
Raven Dark 01-07-04, 11:16 PM	"Naturally." says the Lich Wizard dryly, directing the reply towards his rival Finwe. "I will be more than happy to ensure the safety and comfort of Arivilar's daughter. These endless meetings were beginning to bore me anyhow." The Lich Wizard (who was unusually quick to disguise himself as a terribly handsome young man) turns to face the new arrival in her distress. "I would be more than happy to see your troubles ended and your path made safe." The disguised shadow adept stands to bow deeply in her direction, not once taking his bright smile and deep blue eyes off of her. OOC: My Disguise check DC to oppose is 58 in case it matters.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 11:25 PM	http://www.stmatthewlgv.org/images/poppypixie.jpg She smiles and walks over to him to stand in front of him. Leenaria takes a hold of the man's right hand and curtsies to him, "I would be grateful to you." She smiles brightly to him.
Raven Dark 01-07-04, 11:32 PM	Ravendark bends over again and plants a gentle kiss upon the top of her hand. "Now please, explain to the Council the details of this fair pixie's plight." OOC: I guess this counts as interaction against my illusion. The Will Save DC to notice the dry, taught feel of my avatar's skin is 40.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-07-04, 11:37 PM	She smiles to Raven Dark as he kisses her hand, "That is very sweet of you, very knightly." She looks to her father, then back to him. "I am not really sure what it is exactly. I can smell it and thats about it." She winces slightly as if ready to be hit or scalded for not knowing what it was. {ooc: don't think I could make a save that high.... Will Save roll 20.. lol nope!}
Raven Dark 01-07-04, 11:57 PM	Seemingly entranced by the brightly colored orbs of her wonderouly beautiful eyes, Ravendark replies kindly and with the articulared speech of a nobleman, "If you have nothing more to say to these old busybodies, shall we take our leave to a safer place?" Noticing her discomfort at the smell, Ravendark quickly tries to cover up the truth. "The horrid stench that wafts your delicate senses is from Kedi, a known lich here at the Council. The sooner we leave, the sooner you will be rid of it."
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 12:01 AM	She looks at him, "Old?" She giggles playfully, "Well, I know my father isn't or so I think he isn't." She shakes her head then looks back up at him, "Where shall we go?"
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 12:10 AM	"I have a magnificant tower far to the north. There I have a countless number of traps and defenses as well as several large armies to protect you if need be. We shall leave by way of teleportaion as soon as you are ready Milady."
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 12:12 AM	She looks to Raven, "Alright, now would be good a time as any, unless you have something you need to do before we leave."
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 12:34 AM	Ravendark is quick to cast his spell before Arivilar can do anything to stop him. As he and his new "house guest" arrive many miles to the North of the world, he is quick to cast yet another great illusion to disguise his fortress of bones as a tower of glowing crystal, his undead armies and monsters as well-dressed soldiers and gardeners, and his wastelands to vast gardens with gorgeous flowers, hills, and rivers. He also dispels his Eclipse spell so that it appears as if the sun has just begun to rise to greet the morning as they arrive. "Quick, let us get to the tower before the cold chill takes its toll upon your flesh." Within minutes of his departure, Arivilar gets a private messege from an Obsidian Bat (essentially a Silver Raven figurine). The messege is as follows: I have your daughter held in a place where even your magic cannot reach her. I assure you she is well protected from the enemies she spoke of, but her continued safety is in your hands and in your hands alone. My first demand is your position on the Council as well as all of its entitled powers. I'll not linger upon the bottom rungs for another few millenia while the Council decides whether I am worthy of such a spot. Don't think you can't do it, I have read the manuscripts of law within the Council and I know of a Councilor's right to give up his position to another. I also urge that you steer the Council's discussions away from this other wizarding guild of little importance and back to the topic of the Fifth! Once done, you shall persuade them however you can that we WILL launch an exploratory search through the realm. Once these conditions have been met, I assure you the safe and immediate return of your adoptive daughter. If you yourself or any of your agents try to seek out your daughter or if you speak a word of this to the Council her fate shall be swift. The bat refuses to speak its messege until Arivilar is alone. Little does Arivilar or the Council know that his daughter is actually having a grand time playing within the crystal tower and roving throughout the gardens of the North. Even if Arivilar were priviliged to such information, even he is astute enough to know that his daughter's peril is still very real.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 02:45 AM	She looks up at him, "Cold doesn't bother me much, heat does though. As long as it isn't to hot I'm okay." She giggles a bit happily then looks around her, "Is this your place?"
sculyblast 01-08-04, 12:33 PM	"So are lord malyss and I allowed to set out to the rival guild in.. let's say 4 days?" Quarius asked
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 01:43 PM	"Why yes my pixie friend. I am a long time lover of the green leaf. These are my gardens, gardens which I have spent years of arcane study to ensure their survival in these otherwise harsh climes. Within a few years, I imagine I will posess the knowledge to grow any plant absolutely anywhere upon the planet! I assure you will find my castle to your tastes. Perhaps you would like to join me in the dining hall for breakfast?" OOC: My Bluff DC to find something amiss about my story (being an arcane gardener) is 46.
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 05:05 PM	Aravilar watched as Ravendark courted his daughter. After they left... "Do you really think I am going to let Ravendark court my daughter? Perhaps... But now is not the time... No..." Aravilar said, "I shall allow this for a little while... But..." He cast a divination and said, "I will be watching..."
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 05:11 PM	{ooc: Sense Motive roll 18... } She looks to Raven, "Well, it is nice to know that others are enjoying the flowers as much as I. Oh, breakfast? Well, a bowl of fruit sounds very appetizing right now, do you have any?" She smiles brightly to him, her eyes sparkling.
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 05:24 PM	Aravilar said, "Fin..." The zenith looked over to Aravilar. Aravilar said, "Would you be so kind as to..." Finwe seemed to understand what Aravilar meant.
Finwe 01-08-04, 05:25 PM	Finwe whispers to Aravilar: "This is not a truly grave propsition. Only in the direst of circumstances would I ever attempt to alter time, for two reasons. Time can be fickle, and may turn on one who abuses it no matter how careful he is. And the gods do not take lightly to abusing magic..."
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 06:39 PM	"Fruit? Why yes my dear. You can find some in the kitchen within my tower." OOC: Please note that my realm has numerous magical defenses that prevent all forms of scrying and teleportation. This is especially true within the confines of my tower. It is possible to enter my realm via mundane means, but I warn you now of hte many traps and monsters along the way.
Finwe 01-08-04, 06:43 PM
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 06:56 PM	Aravilar smiled. "Now that that is settled..." He turned to the rest of the council. "Well! What other matters are in front of the Council?" Aravilar smiled widely and sat back down in the chair next to Finwe's own.
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 07:36 PM	Space for rent.
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 07:45 PM	This is not over.
Finwe 01-08-04, 07:57 PM	Telepath wanted! You know where to call...
Lucky Leprechaun 01-08-04, 08:07 PM	(ooc I be agreeing with the dark Lich man, tis funny what he says ***Also, Chronomancy is merely homebrew garbage.*** :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Ye can count on me to Ignore Finwe post he be to powerful to have fun with. Besides I want to rescue the girl. She be my wife ye know.)) Lucky hops in to the chamber and demands to speak with Aravilar “WHERE BE ME WIFE!” He stamps his feet. “I hear that she is shacked up with another man!
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 08:14 PM	Originally posted by Raven Dark "Fruit? Why yes my dear. You can find some in the kitchen within my tower." She smiles, "Thank you, it is most kind for you to share your food with me. Forgive me, this grows most tiring..." She changes herself back into her small pixie form with wings, she flies over to his shoulder and sits down, ocassionally flapping her butterfly like wings.
Finwe 01-08-04, 08:26 PM	OOC: lucky, this thread takes place slightly before the ships leave at Agudo's, so you aren't married yet. IC: "We can not allow Ravendark to access the fifth's sacntum. You can not sway me in this. The life of one person, even your daughter, Aravilar, is not worth unleashing the secrets of the fifth. Only the impending apocalypse, or the will of a god could persuade me from my decision."
Finwe 01-08-04, 09:09 PM	Finwe motions for the three other Zenith mages to follow him into a private chamber. There, Aravilar tells the other two of the ill news. When he finishes, Finwe speaks: "The best course of action will not be to give him a position as a Zenith of the council, nor to allow him to access the fifth's lair. Ignore him completely, and he will lose all of his power. Killing the girl leaves him with absolutely no gain, and a total loss: he has made an enemy with the most powerful organization on this plane, and has no more leverage over them. He is not stupid, and he knows this. Once again, silence is our greatest ally." OOC: well, he technically gets one more undead minion, but an undead PIXIE? what good is that?
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 09:13 PM	"So you have told the council of my treachery, Arvilar? This will bode ill for your daughter I assure you." spoke the lich wizard who had suddenly appeared amongst the gathering (in all his lichliness). "I'll not slay her yet my old friend. I have not had my fill of fun with her just yet." He grins wickedly before vanishing. Meanwhile, back at the tower, the real Ravendark pretends to enjoy a breakfast with his house guest. Suddenly, he reaches up as if to take her hand. Upon grabbing her tiny hand, his supernatural powers of unlife go to work while all his illusions begin to fade to a most horrific truth. After the illusions, there is naught left but cold iron chairs and an old dusty table, walls made of gigantic bones, and the peach that the pixie once held in her hand turns into its true form: a dead rat, its bloody entrail still hanging from the stunned pixie's mouth. Worst of all, however, is her host, the most horrible abomination she could ever have layed eyes upon. "Your father has betrayed me young one. His betrayal bodes naught but ill of your time to come. Prepare yourself." OOC: The pixie must make a Fortitude Save vs DC 30 or be permanently paralized and helpless.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-08-04, 09:23 PM	OOC>>Sorry about the really late post, but my pre-calc teacher gave me a LOT of HW. I'm here now, and I'll post whenever I can. IC: Camaris looked up. He had observed the the entire ordeal in silence. He spoke, filling the council chambers with his voice. "The council's power is more than adequate to defeat this RavenDark. We have endured through many perils in the past, and we shall endure now. The only solution, apparently, is an open assault on the fortress. The only question is: how?"
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 09:32 PM	It is not the only option i TELL ALL OF YOU, just exchange the girl for his chance to face *the fifth* Finwe: You think the secrets of *the fifth* shouldn't be revealed well if RD dies, then they won't be, and if he doesn't it was ment to be so says the prophesy(see page 2). Aravilar: You as a father should look out for your daughter first, and your emotions second, exchange your daughter for the access, and then if you wish with your daughter in safety, attack RD, in an honorable mage duel. Lets not forget that it was also Finwe that gave her to RD *stares at finwe* DS: You off all people should be looking towards the peace and diplomatic solution rather than open war. *Sits back down*
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-08-04, 09:38 PM	Originally posted by Archmage of Netheril DS: You off all people should be looking towards the peace and diplomatic solution rather than open war. *Sits back down* Camaris hates undead with a passion. No diplomatic approach when it comes to liches.
Finwe 01-08-04, 09:43 PM	"Let us also remember that Ravendark is no fool. You can not sway me in this, for you can not unlock the door if you try to. Only be removing me from the council can you achieve that feat, and by doing so you would be unable to find a replacement. I will remain Sotic t the end." :behold:
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 09:44 PM	{ooc: To let you know she is in pixie form, hold a peach would be WAY to big for her. It would have to be in cut into pieces for her... FORT save- 30 (exactly) :D } She stares around her in horror, then looks up at him, "What?! I can't believe this!" She quickly flies up into the air hoping to get out of his reach. "My father will NOT let you get away with it!" She holds herself in mid air stomping her foot, "Now I have two after me? How fair is this!" Leenaria looks around her again and shakes her head in disbelief and horror.
Lucky Leprechaun 01-08-04, 09:52 PM	(ooc that be ok FINWE if she is not me wife yet, she was at the school and that’s how she became the daughter of Aravilar as part of the marriage story. Besides she and I are in love) Lucky stamps his feet some more. “Aravilar don’t be hiding I know ye is here.” See the council table he hops on it and hears the dead Lich thing talk about his woman. “Give me Pixie! Or tis trouble for ye! I change into a chipmunk and crawl up your leg looking for, Nay I wont say it! :smirk:
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 09:58 PM	The Four have meet behind consealed chambers, and we have decided to exchange the girl for the fifth door unlocking for RD ONLY (and his familiar).
Finwe 01-08-04, 10:01 PM	Finwe has NOT agreed.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-08-04, 10:05 PM	Neither has DS. His stand is that Aravilar's daughter takes a back seat to the threat of RavenDark. He wouldn't like to see her die, but that's better than RD becoming a Zenith Archmage. RD might take thousands or millions of lives as a ZA. If we don't trade, only one dies.
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 10:06 PM	BUT IT IS NOT YOUR CHOICE, IT WAS ARAVILAR'S, isn't a life more important than a secret? If it was not ment to be, then RD will die, so says the Prophsey, if he wins, then it is fate that such would happen!
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 10:09 PM	I don't really agree either.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-08-04, 10:09 PM	*sarcasm*hmmmmm......I don't think that Aravilar is the supreme ruler of the council. Is he?
Finwe 01-08-04, 10:09 PM	"But to unlock the fifth door, you need the cosent of the four other Zenith Archmages."
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 10:13 PM	OCC: LOL he changed his mind! SO BE IT, if Aravilar wishes his daughter to rot in that Undead paradise. THEN SO BE IT BUT FATE HAS A WAY OF DOING THINGS IT'S WAY, AND THE PROPHESY TELLS FATE!
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 10:14 PM	"Where will you go Pixie? There is no food or nurishments for miles! Leave me now and you'll be dead before you even leave this tower!" Ravendark snatches at her hoping yet again to paralyze her. OOC: Flying out of my square provokes an AOO. I take it. I roll a 5 for a total of 23 to hit with my touch attack. If it hits you must make another Fort Save vs Paralisis (DC 30) and you take 6 damage (negative energy; Will half DC 28). I also want it known that my tower has no windows to fly through (a lich, paritcularly a shadow adept lich, needs no light or clean air).
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 10:21 PM	Aravilar stood up. "I will not allow this banter to continue. He may die against the fifth; I do not care. Bring my daughter back here. NOW!" "After he dies against the Fifth, then we will see who is the true one to fulfil your 'prophecy'."
Malyss the defender 01-08-04, 10:25 PM	Malyss stands up,looking angry,and stares at the zenith archmages."I say let RavenDark become the 5th,at least he would do something to advance this council's goals.All we have been doing since the beginning of this meeting is arguing about nonsense.This council needs a true leader!"Then he looks at the whole council and shouts:Who agrees with me?
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 10:27 PM	And who do you think that is Malyss the Defender!?
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 10:32 PM	"Malyss the Defender cannot be a Zenith," Aravilar said indignantly.
Lucky Leprechaun 01-08-04, 10:32 PM	Lucky being Lucky walks under the closed doors and sees Aravilar “Hay pops Aravilar Tell me where Pixie be and I will rescue her” He does a little dance before continuing. “Ye said thou is me dad, so dad lets save the woman we love” He stops and thinks. “That be Pixie not Keya” Wink Wink ;)
Finwe 01-08-04, 10:33 PM	"Do what you will. But you shall have to remove me before the door opens. I have outlived all the ages, I have seen hundreds of prophecies, and I have seen hundreds that were not even wildly near fufiling their origanal interpretations. Now, If the council so chooses, I will leave, and continue elsewhere."
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 10:33 PM	Aravilar said, "She will be returning to us soon. Leenaria, I mean." He looked at Lucky.
Lucky Leprechaun 01-08-04, 10:35 PM	"Thanks pops, but are ye going to let this Finwe talk to ye like that.? He be pushy :mad:
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 10:38 PM	"We shall see what plays out, Lucky my son," Aravilar said.
Malyss the defender 01-08-04, 10:38 PM	Who said that I proposed myself to this role?Although I hate to admit it,I might not be powerful enough but RD is!What we need is someone who can lead this council without letting his emotions interfere!
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 10:44 PM	So you say my emotions interfere with my judgement?
Malyss the defender 01-08-04, 10:52 PM	I'm saying that zenith archmages let their emotions interfere with their judgement.You need to take the most logical solution and stop this stupid arguing now or else the council will need new leaders.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-08-04, 11:12 PM	Originally posted by Raven Dark "Where will you go Pixie? There is no food or nurishments for miles! Leave me now and you'll be dead before you even leave this tower!" Ravendark snatches at her hoping yet again to paralyze her. OOC: Flying out of my square provokes an AOO. I take it. I roll a 5 for a total of 23 to hit with my touch attack. If it hits you must make another Fort Save vs Paralisis (DC 30) and you take 6 damage (negative energy; Will half DC 28). I also want it known that my tower has no windows to fly through (a lich, paritcularly a shadow adept lich, needs no light or clean air). {ooc: I fail every save needed to make.. this sux...} Ravendark grabs her and she holds completely still from being paralyzed. Thinking to herself, "How do I get myself into such messes?"
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 11:16 PM	Aravilar said, "So, you are saying I should just leave my daughter in the hands of that LICH? No, thank you, my lord Malyss." Aravilar looked to Finwe. "Let us go to the Wizard's Tower. I have a special spell to show you..." Aravilar led the way up the long spiral staircase.
BlaineTog 01-08-04, 11:18 PM	{OOC: We're Epic level, right? Just checking.} As the council is in the midst of arguing, a faint whistling can be heard from the other side of the door. All inside the room feel a great sense of Calmness. The door open, and in walks Sir Blaine of Caldera, one of hte few Archemages who isn't a Sorcerer or Wizard. The bard enters the room and is followed by a young elf woman in simple, loose clothes that just scream "Monk." Blaine walks up to the gathering and says: Aravil, I heard about your daughter. Leave it to us. Any of you may accompany us if you like, but all I ask for is the council's persission, although a few good paladins would be of great assistance. {Also OOC: Exalted Epic Monks can plow through any lich, 'specially with Epic Inspire Courage at their back}
Raven Dark 01-08-04, 11:19 PM	While the Zenith Archmages bicker amongst themselves in the private sanctum, Ravendark sends his raven familiar to speak to the other Archmages on the Council. The messege is one of war: "Dark times are brewing and it is all the fault of the Zenith Archmages. More and more they bicker amongst themselves, even now, as rival guilds grow in power and secret realms seeth with limitless energy, yet they are not explored. Join my master, Ravendark, and overthrow the cruel hegemony of Zeniths that cares not of you except your use as stepping stones to their own power. My master promises to explore the new powers of the Fifth and spread it amongst all of you as it should have been long ago. Before we are through, rival guilds will be subsumed in the flames of our expansion and the power and wealth you now know will be but a memory when compared to the opportunities you will achieve beside my master! Do not let yourselves wither and die at the mercy of the lying Zenith! What can four decide but what four want? Join my master and our newly formed democratic organizartion shall have no match in this world or the next!" The raven offers specially made scrolls to all those who wish to teleport to the outskirts of R.D's sanctum. The bird is also equipped with magical devices so that he may know which Archmages are loyal to his master.
BlaineTog 01-08-04, 11:21 PM	Sorry, wrong button.
Finwe 01-08-04, 11:27 PM	When FInwe enters Aravilar's tower, and reads his spell, he turns to Aravilar; "you know what this is, right? What would you do should it come lose? This is power too much for unleash on this world...."
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 11:32 PM	"It is more than enough to deal with what is behind that door, I assure you," he said to Finwe.
Archmage of Netheril 01-08-04, 11:36 PM	SO IT SHALL BE BURN'EM............ BURN'EM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! TO WAR!!!!!!
BlaineTog 01-08-04, 11:44 PM	No! All-out war is not the answer! We must send in a precision team to stop the lich. They have their weaknesses, but not on an open battlefield, especially when said field is their front lawn! It is luring us into a trap, I can feel it.
aravilar_holistacia 01-08-04, 11:48 PM	OOC: Screw this! I'm going to kick RD's :censored: one way or another.
Kim 01-09-04, 02:48 AM	A rather short and thin figure, perhaps just over five feet in height, enters the doorway, garbed in shining noble dress with long mousy brown hair. She wears rather expensive looking jewelry of gold, silver, and semiprecious stones. Her face is adorned with blue clawlike tattoos, with a rong tatto of the same color on her forehead. She grins to herself, as if on some private joke, glancing around, then looks crestfallen. "Oh, dear. This isn't the kitchen, is it?" Her eyes flit across the mages before her. "Well, a kind of kitchen. Not the kind I was looking for, but it will do." Suddenly, her face lights up in another smile, almost a childish grin. "Adros! Is that you? I knew I smelled leftovers! And you look to be filled with fire and brimstone! Will there be smiting? Can I get in on it? And...can I stand near someone for just a bit? I'm famished."
Raven Dark 01-09-04, 11:07 AM	OOC: How unfortunate Arivilar. Ravendark begins work upon a new epic spell in preperation for the upcoming war. OOC: I have posted the newly created epic spell Forge Lifeline on the OOC thread for DM approval.
kedi 01-09-04, 11:38 AM	"War??" *An aura, even frightens some powerful archmages, surrounds kedi, and his blue skull eyes starts to burn* *He raises hands, takes some crystals in his left hand, Kedi kills one of the unimportant servants of him without mercy and with his dagger. He puts the crystals in the hole he have just created, and speaks something from the old, elvish tongue, soon, the body becomes blury, and soon, it raises as a ghost* *goes to see the adros* "Killing a lich is very hard, but hard to only fools. Many, many powerful spells exist in my spell library, and it wouldn't be hard to kill him with my spells. But, the hard job would be taking down his servants. Since I'm not so good against large amounts of creatures, I thought it would be a good idea to send a group of archmages to clear all the way, and then I could go and doom the lich forever." *bows lttle, and goes directly to the council library, sees RD working down there, but he directly goes to the his private library, takes some ancient tomes, and studies some hard spells for the upcoming war.*
sculyblast 01-09-04, 12:05 PM	"Malyss Deathblade!!!" a heavy voice sounded (bit like gandalf in de movie saing: "I am not trying to rob you!( I am trying to help you)") "Do not interfere with the obtainance of high shadow magic, since in the wrong hands it is feared by all who live." the drow spoke, when he saw his fellow archmage, underestemate the power of shadow magic so much and make a statement of a fool. the drow calmed his voice and now talked normally again. "I think the place of the fifth, should not be replaced, unless there is no other way to undo a great peril. we have lived for years without a fifth archmage and It will stay that way untill utterly neccisairy! the one that wants to enter the fifth office has to pass me first." the drow took a short break and then continued. "as lord malyss and I, are still waiting for the confession of the zenith archmage that malyss and I will make a trip to the casters of the arcane guild." ((ooc: if just taking loudly is not drawing your attention then I will turn the lights low as well!))
Leenaria The Pixie 01-09-04, 12:34 PM	She moves her eyes to look at him and tears roll down her cheeks, she begins to think within her mind, "I am going to die for sure here, in a place only foul creatures wish to live. When I die, the Irielad pixie tribe dies as well. What have I done? What has he done?! I hope the council kills him, even if I have to die as well, then I know it won't be in vain! If he can read minds then I hope that he can read this... You are a {EXPLETIVE DELETED}!"
kedi 01-09-04, 01:04 PM	*leaving his book on his desk, kedi gets up and goes to see lee* Two questions I have for you, first, why should you allow your death? Second, if you know youll die here, why are you here?" ((ooc: People! I have a new MSN: Kedi or morimeoni@hotmail.com, and get on MSN, come'on))
Raven Dark 01-09-04, 01:11 PM	OOC: If any of you Archmages wish to join my cause, post it please. DM: I expect to at least get a few NPC Archmages if not several player characters as well.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-09-04, 01:25 PM	Originally posted by kedi *leaving his book on his desk, kedi gets up and goes to see lee* Two questions I have for you, first, why should you allow your death? Second, if you know youll die here, why are you here?" ((ooc: People! I have a new MSN: Kedi or morimeoni@hotmail.com, and get on MSN, come'on)) (ooc: I am completely confused... where is Kedi and how can she talk to him if she is paralyzed? Also, how could he hear her thinking?)
kedi 01-09-04, 02:24 PM	Originally posted by Leenaria The Pixie (ooc: I am completely confused... where is Kedi and how can she talk to him if she is paralyzed? Also, how could he hear her thinking?) I am he first of all. second, a 45th level character can do almost anything.
Malyss the defender 01-09-04, 05:11 PM	Hearing RavenDark's call to war,Malyss's eyes burn with intense desire.He had forgotten that desire for power but now it came back.For more than 10 years,he lived as a slave to the fools leading this council.He now had the chance to gain the power he always dreamed for and he wouldnt let that chance pass,even if it meant broken friendships.Malyss slowly took the teleportation scroll.He then turned to Quarius Citakaira and said:"Quarius,my friend,forget this prophecy and come with me.It is simply a lie made up by the zenith archmages to better control us". He then read the scroll and teleported to RD's sanctum. Malyss detects as loyal on the magical devices.
sculyblast 01-09-04, 05:50 PM	"no, young malyss you don't understand right now, stay with the council as you did for years, patience will learn you"
Finwe 01-09-04, 05:51 PM	I am he first of all. second, a 45th level character can do almost anything. No, not true. But the ghost Idea was pretty good, although it will take a while for it to reach the pixie. Finwe motions to Adros, asking to talk with him in private about hte upcomming war. When they are in Finwe's sanctum, impenitrable by scrying or teleportation of any kind, Finwe begins to speak with Adros: "We are now at war. Facing Ravendark on his own ground would result in unneccesary losses, and posible defeat. However, I have an Idea to defeat them. He, like all casters who were born in this time, must rely on the weave, and thus is powerless without it. It is a risky manouver, but I beleive that with a [I]Wish spell we may be able to create a dead magic zone of sufficient size to effectively neutralize his magic. Then, with him virtually helpless, we can create for him a prison that shall last for eternity. Although, forcing him to fight in a mage deul could also work, but his phylactery would prevent him from dying. The truth of the matter is, we must find his phylactery, and I believe that wherever Leenira lies, so will the phylactery. Aravilar may be able to gain this information form her, but not very likely. Perhaps we should send a troop of archmages to find it. In the meantime, however, let us discuss the coming war."
Finwe 01-09-04, 06:11 PM	On the barren wastelands of Ravendark's sanctum apear several small dots. Getting more numerous by the hours, the all being to slowly walk towards the keep. When they all arrive, the congregate in his hall, waiting for the Liche to apear. While they are wiating, one of the Archmages speaks up: "he keeps us waiting out here, expecting us to join him but then ignoring us! Who does he think he is?"
BlaineTog 01-09-04, 08:08 PM	Blaine speaks with such eloquence that all in the tower pause to listen. My friends, you must listen to reason! While it *may* be possible to defeat the lich with our combined magic, what would be the cost? A battle of magic like this has not happened since the Great War between sourcerers and Wizards in ages past, and the damage from that war is still harming the planes to this day. Scars from those fights can be seen in countless moutains, and there are wounds in the Astral Plane that still haven't healed. My fellow Archmages, we must find another way. First, we must find it's placerty (sp?).Without it, the lich is vulnerable and can be destroyed. Olidarramma owes me a few favors that I can call in, but He probably won't actually retreive it for use. That is Step One and can be completed within the week. Step Two: Procure and destroy the placerty. This can probably be accomplished with a Adamantine dagger. If the lich can strengthened it, then we simpley need to procure a Sphere of Annialation. Step Three: Defense. My friends, Abjurations are our salvation. We must have defensive measures for every one of the lich's attacks. You can bet that it has already taken all of our Evoctions into consideration and has created wards agasint them. Step Four: Clerics. It's time to bite the sling bullet: we mucst enlist the help of clerics, if for no other reason than that Ravendark will not be expecting us to. If he has any lesser undead roaming around, they can easily take care of them. Step Five: Swords and Fists. We needs Paladins and Monks. For all of it's spells, the lich is still vulnerable to a paradigm of good's awesome power. There is little Ravendark can do to prevent harm dealt from the blade of the Paladin. Monks, especially asetic Monks, are nearly impossible to harm with magic. This is admittedley a crude (at best) plan. But you must realize: we will not destroy this abomination with the force of our spells alone without great cost, in lives and in other innumerable ways. We must not act rashly!
Archmage of Netheril 01-09-04, 08:48 PM	WE CANNOT HARM HIS PHYLATRICY (sp?), for Aravilar's daughter's soul is bound to it by RD's spells, we kill him, she dies!
Finwe 01-09-04, 09:16 PM	"Not matter how we may do this, Adros, our first priority must be to get the phylcatery. There are worse fates to meet than death, I assure you. I will go talk to Quarius and Kedi, as they have greater knowledge about both shadow magic and the "art" of lichedom than I." Finwe then leaves and goes to Quarius's tower. After talking with him for a short while, Quarius storms outwards in uproar. Finwe looks after him, silently thinking "This is going very well; very well indeed...."
Raven Dark 01-09-04, 10:27 PM	Ravendark speaks to the rebels, his new "partners." OOC: PM me or MSN IM me and I will tell all of you my strategies in detail.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-09-04, 10:31 PM	Isn't that phylactory?:D Camaris stood up. "It does not matter whose life force it is tied to, we must destroy it! While the rest of the council is attempting to find it, we must take initiative over RavenDark and rally forces and allies. I will make journeys to the surrounding countries and cities and attempt to recruit as many experienced warriors and mages as possible. While I'm there, I may as well extend the hand of friendship to them, as we are short on allies and forces. Hopefully, when I come back, I'll have an army at my back and will have made allies of the countries I have visited! Are there any who wish to come with me?" Or is it phylactery? Hmmmmmmmm.....
sculyblast 01-10-04, 06:42 AM	"malyss wait!" the drow said with still some agriness in his voice "I am joining with you after what was told me by "the zenith archmage of temperal and cosmic magic"! I am comming along! " and so the drow left with malyss
Finwe 01-10-04, 01:50 PM	Aravilar wanders through the council chambers, half crying half bellowing in rage. He slowly makes his way to his chamber, where he lays on his bed, thinking. "I have lost my daughter, and the council does nothing. They would rather she die than risk their own skins. If do not act, then I shall. The armies of evermeet shall go to war!" Aravilar then goes to one of his many desks, and pulls out a small orb. upon speaking a simple command word, colors swil within, and a face appears, elven, but old beyond tha ages. Aravilar then slowly speaks into the orb in elven: [Translation]"There is great evil stirring in this world. The council has been split apart, and now the two sides are agianst eachother instead of with. The undead armies will overwhelm Toril if they are not stopped. bing forth the armies of evermeet. I shall meet you in two days. By then, be ready!"[/Transaltion] OOC: both evermeet and Aravilar's sanctum are shielded from scrying. So no metagaming that you know the armies are coming!
kedi 01-10-04, 01:57 PM	"FOOL! FOOL!!" "You,, zeniths, shouldn't be, should never be! The zenith idea didn't work, we should be all equal! To succeed this idea, I can even slay the zeniths, one by one. Wouldn't even bother to attack you one by one, when I can crash all this place!" "I give thee, a short time, either you'll accept our terms, our you'll only recieve your dead, and (turns to finwé) your girls dead." *waits silently*
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-10-04, 02:08 PM	Camaris sneers. "We aren't the leaders of our order because we're weak! Kedi, I highly doubt that the magic weaved into this place would permit you to bring it down. As for destroying us, if you do, your master will never be able to open the door! I don't think he would like that much. Destroy us, and he destroys you!"
Archmage of Netheril 01-10-04, 02:15 PM	Kedi the girl is Arv's daughter. Finwe is just posting what Arv does, but Arv still says what Arv does( don't ask me why i don't know why Arv doesn't do it himself even though hes the DM, he can make Arv an NPC, and just control him)
Finwe 01-10-04, 02:32 PM	"Go ahead, Kedi. Attack me with your mightiest spell. You shall do me no harm. I will not even stop you! Then you shall know the true meaning of Zenith." Finwe then steps down from his chair, and stands directly in front of Kedi, his arms spread wide, with no spell components at all.
kedi 01-10-04, 02:57 PM	*Smiling on finwe, kedi then begins laughing* "Was good to know you Finwé, shame you didn't want to join our forces," *Kedi summons a great dark magi which surrounds the whole room and frightens everyone except kedi. He smiles, and speaks clear and loudly,* *Seeing the finwe is not dead, he disappears*
Archmage of Netheril 01-10-04, 03:16 PM	I already have a plan in motion to defeat RD and his minons, and don't wory blainetog, it won't harm anything but RD and his minions of darkness, so you won't have to worry about anything being destroyed
Finwe 01-10-04, 03:16 PM	Looking around at the surrounding Archmages, Finwe speaks to them in strong, commanding voice, "Do you see now? Without the help of any spell or item, the gretest of Kedi's spells has failed utterly to even hinder me. This would be true for any one of us. Would you like to incur our wrath by siding yourselves with the traitor, or do you wish to crush him, and learn power for yourselves? He will not allow you to become his rivals while he holds power. He shall capture your familys, steal your spellbooks, destroy your towers and turn you into his undead servants!"
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-10-04, 03:40 PM	Camaris turned to Adros. "I am going to visit some neighboring lands to try to make allies of them before Ravendark does. While I'm there, I'm going to try to rally as many warriors and mages to our cause as possible. Hopefully, when I get back, I'll have an army at my back!" He disappeared.
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 04:34 PM	Aravilar appeared at Finwe's side. "Having fun, milord Finwe?" Aravilar asked. Aravilar said, "You people of the Art, you call yourselves spellcasters! We are all bound to an oath! The oath of the Council forbids us to fight amongst each other!" He paused. "If ANYONE wants to try ME, I'll be sure to save a bolt of spellfire for you!" Aravilar sighed and said, "But that is not what we are here to do now, is it? We are here to rescue my daughter, not to fight amongst ourselves!" The mage in robes of blue said, "I will not tolerate this insubordination for long."
Leenaria The Pixie 01-10-04, 04:47 PM	"I will not allow myself to die. I ddin't even come here knowing I was going to be trapped here by a {EXPLETIVE DELETED}! I have to wait until this spell is over and if I can ever get myself out of this thing! You are stupid for not knowing such."
Finwe 01-10-04, 04:57 PM	OOC: Intimidate check for any onlookers: 45. Many archmages should be coerced into giving up on RD entirely. Also. Finwe speaks to those who are still in doubt:"Grave times are these when our council is split in two. Graver still are these when the fifth has left our ranks, but yet the greatest challenge is yet to come. Unless we are to unite, this force will not even flinch as it ravels over us. Was is all but upon us, and we must keep it from coming. For many long millenia has this foundation existed, and for may more shall it remain! You alone, archmages of the council, have teh ability to prevent certain doom. I hope you all choose wisely, or you may experience that which I did so many eons ago..." OOC: Diplomacy check: 49 (natural 20!:eek: )
BlaineTog 01-10-04, 06:25 PM	BlaineTog observed the scene with growing impatience. You power-mongering fools! Have you no thoughts other than "To the spellbooks!"? No, I tell you! No! The lich is far too powerful! The backlash of magic would destroy us all! He pulls out a lute of ancient design and starts to play. The music starts out low and soft, with a melancholy tinge. After a moment, the meter changes and the volume increases. The music is the incarnation of heavenly joy and its sounds permeate the tower, from its highest pinnacles to its lowest dungeons. The music spreads farther, striking fear into the hearts of the vile, the depraved, the evil, and uplifts the spirits of the good. The music spreads farther, and reaches even past the borders of RD's realm. Farmers in their fields stop to listen and feel a great sense of safety and consolation. The undead roaming the lands pause, not in joy, but in anguish: they cover their ears from the song of joy. The Tower becomes a beacon for all the good in the land. Paradigms of Good, Fists of Righteousness, begin to appear at the foot of the mountain. The assembly grows in size and strengths by the minute, reaching into the thousands. Warriors from the Upper Planes fly around by the dozen. Archons, Guardians, Celestials and Half-Celestials are all in attendance. Mortal and Planetouched Paladins arrive, sometimes by the shipload. Clerics, representing every good god, begin to appear among the ranks. A lesser skeleton wandering the forests in search of prey beheld the conglomeration of Goodness and crumbled to dust in an instant. Your army, ladies and gentlemen. It shall be one of Good and Right, not arcane power and spells. It shall cleave the forces of Ravendark in twain and shatter his body into oblivion. The army of Good is setting up camp; I suggest you help them with several hundred Secure Shelters, if you feel up to it. I’ll go call in that favor that Olidaramma owes me, and we shall soon know the location of its phylactery. Farwell for now. Blaine disappears and leaves the profound sense of peace and assurance in the hearts of all willing Archmages.
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 06:36 PM	Aravilar watched with growing displeasure as Blaine spoke. When he left, Aravilar grew quite angry. "What in the name of the Lady is he talking about?" Aravilar nigh-screamed. "I will have his head on a plate the next time he says that we are 'power-mongering fools'! We are the balance!" Aravilar looked ready to cast a deadly spell at Blaine from afar.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-10-04, 06:37 PM	Originally posted by BlaineTog BlaineTog observed the scene with growing impatience. You power-mongering fools! Have you no thoughts other than "To the spellbooks!"? No, I tell you! No! The lich is far too powerful! The backlash of magic would destroy us all! He pulls out a lute of ancient design and starts to play. The music starts out low and soft, with a melancholy tinge. After a moment, the meter changes and the volume increases. The music is the incarnation of heavenly joy and its sounds permeate the tower, from its highest pinnacles to its lowest dungeons. The music spreads farther, striking fear into the hearts of the vile, the depraved, the evil, and uplifts the spirits of the good. The music spreads farther, and reaches even past the borders of RD's realm. Farmers in their fields stop to listen and feel a great sense of safety and consolation. The undead roaming the lands pause, not in joy, but in anguish: they cover their ears from the song of joy. The Tower becomes a beacon for all the good in the land. Paradigms of Good, Fists of Righteousness, begin to appear at the foot of the mountain. The assembly grows in size and strengths by the minute, reaching into the thousands. Warriors from the Upper Planes fly around by the dozen. Archons, Guardians, Celestials and Half-Celestials are all in attendance. Mortal and Planetouched Paladins arrive, sometimes by the shipload. Clerics, representing every good god, begin to appear among the ranks. A lesser skeleton wandering the forests in search of prey beheld the conglomeration of Goodness and crumbled to dust in an instant. Your army, ladies and gentlemen. It shall be one of Good and Right, not arcane power and spells. It shall cleave the forces of Ravendark in twain and shatter his body into oblivion. The army of Good is setting up camp; I suggest you help them with several hundred Secure Shelters, if you feel up to it. I’ll go call in that favor that Olidaramma owes me, and we shall soon know the location of its phylactery. Farwell for now. Blaine disappears and leaves the profound sense of peace and assurance in the hearts of all willing Archmages. *Cough*BS*Cough* MUNCHKIN-MAGIC DETECTED! WHOOOP! WHOOP!
Finwe 01-10-04, 06:37 PM	After making his speech, Finwe retreats back to his seet, then after a minute or two, retires to his room. He emerges at near midnight, then, reading a scroll from his belt, vanishes, and reapears outside of Ravendark's domain. He belows, in a voice which seems to be heard through all of Ravendark's realm, "QUARIUS! YOU HAVE FORSAKEN ME! OU REFUSE TO LISTEN AND YOU HAVE BROKEN OUR PACT! FOR THIS YOU MUST PAY. COME HERE, AND FACE ME!"
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 06:40 PM	DOUBLECAST!
kedi 01-10-04, 06:41 PM	*appears* Aravilar, don't talk about the history. Oaths? Do you even stay loyal to every word you give? I'm sure you do break some, ------------------------------- ooc: invisibility is a 2nd level spell,...
Finwe 01-10-04, 06:41 PM	OOC, Blaintog, I think you need to review some facts. 1. Creatures on other planes can not hear your music and 2. Thousands of people will not come simply because you are playing music, and not all of them are neccesaily people willing to fight. However, if you have the leadership feat, then that might be how you summon your army, but only with the epic leadership feat could you even hope to have an army that large. EDIT: Kedi, you can not just appear in the council when you wish. The council is guarded at least twice as well as RD's, if not even more. so please edit your post.
sculyblast 01-10-04, 06:45 PM	"you have wasted my time when time was somthing with a very, very high value! and you shall never again waste it!" the drow shouted at finwe "for this day you have made an enemy, who dares to uses his full power against you!"
Finwe 01-10-04, 06:52 PM	"You, who know nothing of my powers, wish to challenge me to a duel? FOOL! do you truly think that you can defeat me? Finwe launches a burst of energy at Quarius, the sound deafening, while flames erupt all around Quarius. OOC: meteor swarm, all blasts concentrated at Quarius.
sculyblast 01-10-04, 07:13 PM	before the burst hitted Quarius a great gloom made quarius surrounde Quarius so that he was almost invisible. from this gloom came a bolt of lighning hitting through finwe, after this a ball of fire hit finwe, putting his cloths to fire, then five streaks of light shot forth out of the gloom , and embedded themselves in Finwe's chest. then it pause for a while and then the sound of quarius voice was to be heared again, Now a great cloud of vapor apeared, being drained from the surrounding corpses and Finwe himself. After the spell disspated, a cloud of steam hung around the area, with a cloying, burnt stench and after this the voice of quarius sounded even louder with a great wailing of souls, and an evil aura of death the gloom moved towards finwe untill finwe himself vanished in it as well. then the gloom vanished, revealing finwe's body, whose life force was suddenly sucked out of him, and Quarius, who seemed rather un harmed by any spell that finwe might have casted whose life force was suddenly sucked out of him"
BlaineTog 01-10-04, 07:15 PM	{OOC: Originally posted by Finwe OOC, Blaintog, I think you need to review some facts. 1. Creatures on other planes can not hear your music Epic Baric Music (which I know, technically, doesn't exist, but then again: neither does anything else). :D. and 2. Thousands of people will not come simply because you are playing music, and not all of them are neccesaily people willing to fight. However, if you have the leadership feat, then that might be how you summon your army, but only with the epic leadership feat could you even hope to have an army that large. A) Epic Bardic Music (That is SO MUCH FUN ot say) :D. B) Who's to say that I don't alreayd have it? (I AM a bard). C) It's more fun this way. :D C'mon: you can't NOT want an army of Goodness with which to combat the uber evil army of undead, right? And We WERE gonna summon an army anyway...[/OOC]} IC: Hello. Hello, mortal. Don't give me that! *Chuckling* It's always fun to annoy you. Yes, you're very funny. You you remember the place with the guy and the thing? Of Course. Well, I'm calling it in. All right, I guess. What is it you wanted?...
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 07:15 PM	... NVM
Finwe 01-10-04, 07:16 PM	OOC: that really sucked. Me and Quarius did the battle over IM, and I rolled like nothing above an 8. (oh wai, I rolled 12 on the save agianst the fireball.) Well, that was a funny battle, which had the strange culmination of me rolling a natural one against Sculy's finger of death. Oh well.
BlaineTog 01-10-04, 07:21 PM	OOC: You want us to True Ressurrect you?
Finwe 01-10-04, 07:32 PM	Originally posted by BlaineTog {OOC: Epic Baric Music (which I know, technically, doesn't exist, but then again: neither does anything else). :D. A) Epic Bardic Music (That is SO MUCH FUN ot say) :D. B) Who's to say that I don't alreayd have it? (I AM a bard). C) It's more fun this way. :D C'mon: you can't NOT want an army of Goodness with which to combat the uber evil army of undead, right? And We WERE gonna summon an army anyway...[/OOC]} No, it is not more fun when you can just summon an army of celestials at your whim. It will take time to create the army, and open war is the last thing that we want anyways. And, please make a character sheat (between levels 21-30). When you just so, "whos to say I don't have it" you can say that for every feat /spell and do anything you want. IC: Hello. Hello, mortal. Don't give me that! *Chuckling* It's always fun to annoy you. Yes, you're very funny. You you remember the place with the guy and the thing? Of Course. Well, I'm calling it in. All right, I guess. What is it you wanted?... There are tow reasons that you can't do this: 1. I am the DM, and thus you would have to gain my approval to have favors from Odilimara, and 2. For the sake of the plot, because what is the point of RPing this if we can all just say "well, some deity ows me a favor. Now we can just do anything that we want."? You might have an army (vai epic leadership) of around 3500 people (about 3/4s of which would be level 1). So you might have *A* cohort who is a Hound archon or something like that, but nothing like a solar).
Finwe 01-10-04, 07:33 PM	OOC: Naw, I'll see how things are working out for a while.
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 07:34 PM	OOC: WE are the DMs. ;)
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-10-04, 10:24 PM	DIE, FOUL DOUBLE POST!
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-10-04, 10:27 PM	Originally posted by kedi ooc: invisibility is a 2nd level spell,... ...that can also be seen right through by Aravilar due to his status as chosen of Mystra...
Finwe 01-10-04, 11:02 PM	and due to the fact that Finwe has a permanent antimagic field aroung him unless he supresses it.
aravilar_holistacia 01-10-04, 11:52 PM	Aravilar said to Kedi, "Your petty tricks do not amuse me. And even the most good paladin will lie to protect his people. Do not presume to patronize me, my lord Archmage of Life and Death." Aravilar turned to Finwe. "What is our next logical step?"
Finwe 01-10-04, 11:53 PM	OOC: Umm... ressurection? I would suggest killing kedi before he escapes...
aravilar_holistacia 01-11-04, 12:04 AM	Aravilar smiled slightly and said, "That will not be necessary." Aravilar used the magic of the tower to project a globe of light about Kedi's person... [If it works, of course.] "My lord Kedi, if you wish to remain a part of this council, I suggest you take back your words."
Finwe 01-11-04, 12:13 AM	The tower was BUILT at the time of Mystrl, Aravilar.
Zollex 01-11-04, 12:21 AM	((OOC: The full support of Set cannot be given to RD, due to the fact that he's mostly limited to Mulhorand. The other Mulhorandi dieties can't do much to help you guys either. I still have to do stats for this character, and I'll get those posted when I'm done.)) "Ravendark!" comes a magically-enhanced cry from a tiefling outside the lich's tower. "My lord Set has shown interest in your cause! He has given you my service! Set wishes to expand his power beyond the borders of Mulhorand, and you show promise in helping him to achieve that goal!" The tiefling kneeled down towards the tower. “It is the will of Set that I join with your forces! He cannot give much besides myself and a few warriors and spellcasters, but it would benefit us both to join forces!” The tiefling looked up towards the tower. His flame-red eyes and aardvark-like birthmark showed under his unruly black hair. “Answer my call, lich! My given name is Faen, if you should desire it.”
Raven Dark 01-11-04, 12:57 AM	"Consider your call answered." No scrolls for you though. Ravendark sends a quartet of female pixie zombies to lead him unto the realm of nightmares. OOC: The pixie zombies are meant to be an insult towards Arivilar's character. The intent is to madden him beyond all reason.
sculyblast 01-11-04, 05:31 AM	with the death body of finwe on his shoulders quarius walking time the lich's tower: "lord raven dark! I bring you the body of the fallen zenith archmage!"
Archmage of Netheril 01-11-04, 02:54 PM	OOC: RD have you finished that spell for me yet? IC: Finwe should we use the secret of the sixth door against RD?
aravilar_holistacia 01-11-04, 09:29 PM	Aravilar, still pointing a finger at Kedi, said to Adros, "Even the power of the sixth door is too much for the Lord Ravendark to handle..." "Finwe, my lord Adros, is not among us anymore... He lives on in spirit, I suppose." Aravilar looked down and away... but what was that..? Aravilar's elven ears twitched. "Hmm.." he said. "I shall return soon." With that, the elven archmage was gone.
Raven Dark 01-11-04, 11:17 PM	OOC: Did Arivilar not see my undead pixies? :devil: Also, we are going to avoid the dice rolls and standard D&D rules for the remaining duration of this campaign story thingy. We will use the Freedom of Destiny rules detailed in the very first post of this thread instead. Arivilar and Finwe will referee any disputes on a case by case basis. They will also approve of any potentiol "behind the scenes" action. Thank you.
Aramar the Black 01-13-04, 09:32 PM	Aramar mutters to himself " hmmm, I have stayed quiet for far too long. The fools have started leaping, while the wise still look on." he seems to wake up out a sudden stupor, and says to Adros" So, Adros, you have said that you have a plan for ending this fight with Ravendark and his forces. How long shall it be before you plan blossems? Many lives are at stake, you know." With that, the Archmage of Ice sits down, shakes the hair out of his eyes, and seems to focus his attention on waiting for Adros's answer.
DiplomaticSorcerer 01-14-04, 03:27 PM	I didn't like the writing in this post, so I re-posted and edited this one.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-15-04, 11:53 PM	Leenaria breaks from the paralyzation and flies upward toward the ceiling, so to be out of Ravendark's way. She frowns as she looks around the place and shakes her head. Quickly she flies off to another room in the place.
Finwe 01-16-04, 12:19 AM	Leenira, the Liche's touch is a permanent paralysis effect, thus you can not 'break free' of it. EDIT- RD has been kind enough to point this out
Leenaria The Pixie 01-16-04, 12:22 AM
Finwe 01-16-04, 12:23 AM	sorry, read post above
Leenaria The Pixie 01-16-04, 12:38 AM	ooc: So Everyone knows.. she has Still Spell and Silent Spell feats... Leenaria silently and without any movement begins to cast Remove Paralysis on herself.
Raven Dark 01-16-04, 12:55 AM	Ravendark looks over just in time to see the pixie explode. "What a waste. I had used one of my more powerful spells on her. What a waste indeed." OOC: At least her father doesn't know.
Finwe 01-16-04, 12:24 PM	OOC: how exactly are you looking over at her when (whisper whisper about your phylactory's hiding spot). Also, Araviliar does know, as they share a telepathic link.
sculyblast 01-16-04, 12:58 PM	walking through the halls of Rd sactum, Quarius walked around and searching for the phylactory So if I was a lich, where would I hide my phylactory? Quarius thought. and then bumped into leeneria the pixie. "pixie..? you are not suppost to be here....? how did you escape? quick.. we must.. wait.. no.. I need thephylactory as well. where is it?" the drow stottered.
Leenaria The Pixie 01-16-04, 01:03 PM	ooc: sorry but you guys who posted after I did may have to make a few changes to your posts as I've changed mine
Leenaria The Pixie 01-16-04, 01:35 PM	She looks to Quarius, and smiles then flies down to him, "I think I remember seeing him have it but he may have set it down somewhere nearby."
sculyblast 01-16-04, 05:40 PM	Quarius follows leenaria to where she fought the phylactory was kept. "are you certain it is here, we must do this as quick as possible"
Leenaria The Pixie 01-17-04, 01:31 AM	She looked around then remembered the table, she flies over to the table and looks down. Smiling she sees it, "Psst.. over here..."
sculyblast 01-17-04, 10:35 AM	Quarius moves over to where the pixie is standing and then sees the phylactory lying down there. Quarius put's the phylactory in his pocket and then teleports back to the council taking leenaria with him... totally forgetting the the zenith archmage still thinks he killed lord finwe
Leenaria The Pixie 01-17-04, 11:12 AM	Leenaria stays quiet unless Quarius asks something, as she very relieved to be leaving such a horrid place. She smiles up to Quarius then looks back down.
Archmage of Netheril 01-18-04, 04:12 PM	OOC: EVERYONE MAKE CHARACTER SHEETS! No more, "I do this because i have this item" people could be making stuff up, everyone make their character sheets. IC: Soon, my plan to ruin RD and his minions forever will unfold....<i mean my next post>
sculyblast 01-29-04, 01:20 PM	"Lord Aravilar, zenith archmage of elven magic, I bring back you daughter from the prison Lord Ravendark put on her, further I hereby grand you the phylactory keeps lord ravendark from being a vurnerable being" these were the words the drow spoke when he returned back at the hall of the council, but then when he saw the bad looks upon the faces of the zenith archmage, he realized they still blamed Quarius for killing Finwe
aravilar_holistacia 01-31-04, 10:21 PM	Aravilar appeared suddenly in front of Quarius, with a relieved expression on his face. "My daughter!" he cried as he embraced her. "What in the Hells happened? What did that foul beast do to you?" Aravilar said. He released her and looked into her eyes. "Come, come... let me help you..." He led her into one of the side rooms off the council chamber and said to her, "Lie down, be at rest. I will come to check on you in a bit." Aravilar walked back out of the room, closing the door behind him. He walked back to the council chamber and as he entered, he shouted to Quarius, "My friend, well met and welcome back, although we do not find you as you find us. Where is the Lord Finwe, we ask?" Aravilar smiled icily and said, "Quarius, explain yourself before I force you to explain."
sculyblast 02-01-04, 04:50 AM	"Well my lord Aravilar.. firstly I must tell you that things are not as they seem... From the beginning Lord Finwe and I have agreed that I would join Ravendarks guild only to bring back your daughter, we maintained a telekenitic link and when we found out that lord Ravendark did not put enought trust in me, I was Forced to deceive the eye of all of you. Lord finwe is not that, he will return in a manner of time, and the only thing you can do Is believe me on my word"
aravilar_holistacia 02-01-04, 11:53 AM	"I also know what has happened to the lord Finwe, Quarius; I'm not blind," Aravilar chided. "Now, tell me this: What does the lord Ravendark wish to do now that he has no bargaining chip, my daughter Leenaria?" Aravilar said, "The armies he has will not just be thrown to the winds."
Leenaria The Pixie 02-01-04, 12:00 PM	Originally posted by aravilar_holistacia Aravilar appeared suddenly in front of Quarius, with a relieved expression on his face. "My daughter!" he cried as he embraced her. "What in the Hells happened? What did that foul beast do to you?" Aravilar said. He released her and looked into her eyes. "Come, come... let me help you..." He led her into one of the side rooms off the council chamber and said to her, "Lie down, be at rest. I will come to check on you in a bit." Leenaria was glad to be back with her father again and heavily objected to him leaving, though he left anyway. She looks around the room and feels quite alone, she felt vulnerable here. "How can I trust these others here, except possibly for the one who helped me and my own father? Several of them tricked me....how could I have been so foolish?"
sculyblast 02-01-04, 12:05 PM	"Lord Aravilar, I do not know lord ravendarks plans without the pixie to manipulate us.. and my guess will be no better then any of yours "
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-01-04, 12:36 PM	OOC> Please disregard my last post. I thought of a better way to bring in the army. IC> Camaris drew a circle on the ground using silver powder. The general commotion of the camp started to quiet as the soldiers saw what he was doing. They gathered around him. He spoke, still sprinkling the silver."We're leaving today. Pack up while I finish this spell." They rushed back to their tents, packing up their personal belongings. Camaris finished the circle just as they were taking down the tents. As soon as they were done, he ordered them to form 4 single file lines. He said a few words of magic and waved his hand, and the silver circle began to gleam with magic. "First line, begin walking into the circle." They started. The first soldier disappeared as soon as he walked into the circle. Camaris yelled out, "Keep walking, he's just been teleported." The line continued to walk until the entire line had gone through the teleportation circle. He ordered the next line to go through, then walked through himself. He appeared in a grassy field outside of the tower of the Council of Archmages. He sighed. "It's good to be home." He watched as his soldiers appeared one by one. He smiled. "Wait until the council sees this."
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-03-04, 04:05 PM	He waited until the last of the army had been transported, then ordered them to form up. He teleported to the Grand council chambers. He threw open the curtains on a nearby window, and the army lay stretched out over the fields, neatly organized into ranks and files. Their formation was as closely packed as possible, yet the army was so large that it seemed to be one giant, unmoving mass. "You have your army, gentlemen. I have gathered them from the surrounding countries and cities, and they come here now to serve our cause."
sculyblast 02-03-04, 04:22 PM	Seeing all the summoned armies that were brought in by his fellow archmages, Quarius started to get a feeling of guild.. he was fighting his foughts but it was already to late... a deep memory took him.. it was back in the times that he just gained his adulthood. it was a dark but clear night, he was running throught a forest, the forest near Almania, A great elvish city, he was not alone, then they stoped at the edge of the cliffs.. Quistaria looked up to Quarius and said: "Quick! Quarius, my brother, these are the waters that flow all through Almania, we shall have our revenge on those Gray elves for kill Hitamil! Quick! spill your poison in them!" Quarius lossed a falsk in The flowing river, not knowing that this Event would chase him for certain decenia.. When Quarius Awoke he found himself sitting in a hall, where was he, oh yes, he remembered, almost 300 years had passed since this event happend
Aramar the Black 02-03-04, 05:44 PM	Aramar agian stnds up and turns to look at Camaris, and then speaks in an almost puzzled voice. "Quite the army, Camaris, but tell me, of what does it consist? Do you have merely warriors and conscripts, or do you bring mages and dragons and those of the upper planes? Or perhaps some of both? "
Finwe 02-03-04, 06:40 PM	Finwe finds himself awakening in a strange place - certainly not where he was expecting. Here, magical auras change and are created and destroyed as rapidly and as fickly as are friendships among demons. Smiling, he thinks "Of course... but then, why?" After thinking this, he dissapears back into blackness....
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-03-04, 09:27 PM	"Well, let me show you." He gripped Aramar's robe and teleported down to the fields. He walked with him down the ranks of soldiers. "I gathered the best from each land. The Arevylen elves to the east of us sent a large contingent of mages and archers." He motioned to a stolid group of elves dressed in robes and light armor. "I also appealed to some of the deities for help. I was able to persuade Cyric to join us. He sent a large number of retrievers for a strike force. Also, a large number of Tanar'ri were placed in my care for the cause of destroying Ravendark. While somewhat uncontrolled, they're one of our most valuable combat resources." They passed a group of balors who were playing a game that involved picking up a dretch and trying to kick it as far as you could. Camaris looked on as the dretch landed and regenerated itself. "I find that it's best not to try to stop them from playing this game. It helps them to blow off steam, and the dretch is so stupid that he hardly feels it anyway." They moved on, nearly getting hit by the dretch as it sailed through the air. Camaris motioned to a group of human mages dressed in robes that seemed darker than darkness, a color that defied the eyes. "I didn't find these men, they found me. I woke up one morning and they were already camped. They're very mysterious, and they don't talk much. The only things I've been able to pick up from their leader is that they're the last of a once great group of men known as the Raag'un, or in the common tongue, Gravity Magi. Their leader wants to return glory to his people by ridding the land of our mutual enemy, the lich. Ravendark destroyed the remnants of his people. He wants retribution. For some reason, the other mages don't speak. Maybe a form of grieving? I don't know." They stopped at a group of celestials playing a game of catch using a ball of energy. It sped almost faster than Camaris and Aramar could see, but the celestials caught it with seeming ease. "These are the celestials sent to us by Kord. As you can see, they're very quick and agile. We had to keep this lot and the Tanar'ri away from each other, fights were breaking out too often." They continued on. "Here are some griffon-riders from the north, they were a roving band of adventurers, but I convinced them to join us." They walked to then next group to discover a group of dwarven fighters, engaging in various contests of strength. "Here's our artillery." Several dragons, agitated by the noise, rose from the ground, nearly knocking over several nearby creatures. Many of the evil dragons had muzzles on and chains around them. "We're still trying to incoroporate these into the army, but most of them will probably be released back where we got them. Normally, we'd just raise them from birth, but we don't have enough time for that." Camaris said a few words and waved his hand, and he and Aramar started to rise above the ground. When they got to a height at which they could see everything, Camaris started to point at other parts of the army. "We found a few giants who were willing to help us, and a pair of sphinxes. A few orcish worg riders volunteered, and a number of pegasi were willing to help us eradicate the lich. The bulk of the army is human, mostly warriors and a few mages. Many of the churches gave us some clerics for healing and support." They lowered down to the ground, and walked towards the tower. "Is there anything else you need to know?"
Finwe 02-03-04, 09:43 PM	Awakening once more, Finwe finds himself in a room that he had not seen since before any of the other members were even born. Realizing that this is the one prime plane, where dwell the conduits to other realities, he watches for a while. His body is somehow formless still, as if he had not properly returned. As he watches, he suddenly see blackness, great and overwhelming in its power. A cruel laugh rips through the serenity as one who has not been released since before Netheril was emerging. "MUAHAHAHAHA. My plan has worked, and I have escaped once agian. Now I must simply destroy this here and I shall be unstopable in my plot." Seeing Finwe, he investigates for a second, as if he had seen something he feared, but then dismissing him as simply one of the other hundreds of spirits flowing in and out of the conduits, the blackness begins to take shape. A skeletal body is formed, grotesque and vile. "All I now require is the cooperation of the fifth, and even the Lady shall have to bow to me!"
Aramar the Black 02-03-04, 09:48 PM	A fiant look of wonder sreads over Aramars face, and his crystal eyes sparkle. " You have managed to gather quite the army. I am impressed. What amazes me most is that we have both fiends, mighty ones at that, and celestials, all on the same team. But yes, I still have questons. Tell me, the Outsidersdo they join of thier own free will? Truthfully, as we walked thorugh the ranks, I looked for way I might be of aid. I saw little, save for my relationship with a few divine beings and a certain Lady of the Wood. And exactly how many gods do we hold favor with? Other then those questions, though I am happy. I too may gather up what I have and join this campaign. Any spare time I may spend with thosesilent folk. I too like silence, and am interested in other cultures, magics, and languages." "Well" he said, walking in the front door and rubbing hands together "Let us go back to the council chamber. Excitment may have become like geysers in the desert, so I propose we not miss any."
sculyblast 02-04-04, 10:41 AM	Quarius quickly went AoN when he saw him he started talking: "Andros of Netheril! Founder of Council! (ooc: Son of your Father's) I friendly request you to stop this madness! near the beginning of the council have I joined you, and never would I ask you without a reason but destroying lord Ravendark is not a option, you for one have walked on this earth for many years.. have you not yet discovered that violence doesn't stop a thing! war is not a option! the only resolt of war is mass murder! Now tell me Andros of Netheril, where is the honer in mass murder? this madness must be stoped at any cost
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-04-04, 02:16 PM	Originally posted by sculyblast Quarius quickly went AoN when he saw him he started talking: "Andros of Netheril! Founder of Council! (ooc: Son of your Father's) I friendly request you to stop this madness! near the beginning of the council have I joined you, and never would I ask you without a reason but destroying lord Ravendark is not a option, you for one have walked on this earth for many years.. have you not yet discovered that violence doesn't stop a thing! war is not a option! the only resolt of war is mass murder! Now tell me Andros of Netheril, where is the honer in mass murder? this madness must be stoped at any cost OOC> The death of an army of undead can't really be classified as mass murder. Besides, he's threatening the world with an army. The only way you could ever attempt to stop a lich would be to destroy him. Diplomacy doesn't work with undead. Period.
sculyblast 02-04-04, 02:20 PM	Originally posted by DiplomaticSorcerer OOC> The death of an army of undead can't really be classified as mass murder. Besides, he's threatening the world with an army. The only way you could ever attempt to stop a lich would be to destroy him. Diplomacy doesn't work with undead. Period. ooc: keep yourself out of this till it is your turn to reply, besites there are some archmages in that Rd's clan as well, I fist want to know we don't do any foolish stuff before we stard to whipe out the whole clan.
Archmage of Netheril 02-04-04, 02:21 PM	There is no honor is mass murder that you are right Quarius. But where is honor in war? where is the honor in kidnapping someones child? Where is the honor Lord Quarius in future threats against other worlds? Yes, war was not my first solution, but it may be all that we have left
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-04-04, 02:23 PM	There is no honor is mass murder that you are right Sculy. But where is honor in war? where is the honor in kidnapping someones child? Where is the honor Lord Sculy in future threats against other worlds? Destroying an undead army isn't exactly the crime of the century.
sculyblast 02-04-04, 02:29 PM	"Lord Andros, since when did being a victim to evil gave you the right to preform evil as well? You are still forgetting that there are Archmages out there that Have served you for many years, and got deceived by de words of a lich.. Now I have joined the council near it's foundation.. would you.. or.. Would you not.. Destroy me for being deceived?"
Archmage of Netheril 02-04-04, 02:31 PM	That is why my dear Quarius, I am in the process (near the end) of developing a way to only harm the undead and nothing else, thus the decieved have a chance once more to prove themselves.
sculyblast 02-04-04, 02:45 PM	"Why didn't I know about such a plan existing.. further I still don't like the look of War, I plead for you promission for my absense on the battle field, and still you did not answer my question.."
Archmage of Netheril 02-04-04, 02:55 PM	I did mention earlier my plans to the CoA Quarius, and nobody's presence is required at the battle field but my own for it work. I wouldn't destroy you Quarius, and thats is why i devised a plan to only harm the undead and/or demons.
Aramar the Black 02-04-04, 05:35 PM	Quietly: "ho ho, It appears I have returned just in time to see a geyser!" Normal vioce: " So sorry to interupt, but from what little I heard, Adros, will you still be needing that magnificent army Camaris has managed to gather?"
Raven Dark 02-05-04, 12:29 AM	OOC: I would like to make a few pointers... 1) The pixie is dead and out of the picture, she said so her self. Even if she isn't, she is still permanently paralyzed and R.D.'s prisoner. 2) No way in the nine hells has any one found R.D.'s phylactery, entered his fortress uninvited, or otherwise entered and left his realm alive. 3) R.D. is not out to get the world, just the Zenith Archmages. He no more wants a war than the Zenith do (thus is the reason why he hasn't launched an offensive). If they would simply step down from their positions as Zenith and allow new leadership (which doesn't necceissarily have to be R.D.) than we can get through this with little more than a lethal mage duel (between R.D. and Arivilar since he did apparently kill his daughter). IC: "And go forth my minions and deliver this messege to the Zenith!" OOC: The (literal) messege essentially is a statement similar to #3 above. R.D. is not out ot get the world, just the Zenith. If the Zenith step down from the Council, there will be no war.
sculyblast 02-05-04, 09:03 AM	OOc: I am not Dm RD but I can answer some of you state ments 1. the pixie changed her posts she is not dead, and used silent, still, remove poison to get free 2. the pixie got out of the phylactery, so she must know where it has lain, els she could not escape, And I remember that quarius joined up with you some time ago so he was not uninvited. 3. and you may see that things are better this way since the tread has lain that for allmost few weeks, it was probably the best way to end thing quickly this way to revive the tread
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-05-04, 02:35 PM	Originally posted by Aramar the Black A fiant look of wonder sreads over Aramars face, and his crystal eyes sparkle. " You have managed to gather quite the army. I am impressed. What amazes me most is that we have both fiends, mighty ones at that, and celestials, all on the same team. But yes, I still have questons. Tell me, the Outsidersdo they join of thier own free will? Truthfully, as we walked thorugh the ranks, I looked for way I might be of aid. I saw little, save for my relationship with a few divine beings and a certain Lady of the Wood. And exactly how many gods do we hold favor with? Other then those questions, though I am happy. I too may gather up what I have and join this campaign. Any spare time I may spend with thosesilent folk. I too like silence, and am interested in other cultures, magics, and languages." "Well" he said, walking in the front door and rubbing hands together "Let us go back to the council chamber. Excitment may have become like geysers in the desert, so I propose we not miss any." Camaris started walking back to the tower with Aramar. "Yes, the outsiders wish to help us, I made it clear to the deities that I didn't want conscripts. I persuaded about half of the deities to join us, and most of the lands surrounding this tower are now our allies. Hopefully this conflict will not turn into war, but sometimes such things cannot be avoided."
Finwe 02-05-04, 06:23 PM	Originally posted by Raven Dark OOC: I would like to make a few pointers... 1) The pixie is dead and out of the picture, she said so her self. Even if she isn't, she is still permanently paralyzed and R.D.'s prisoner. 2) No way in the nine hells has any one found R.D.'s phylactery, entered his fortress uninvited, or otherwise entered and left his realm alive. 3) R.D. is not out to get the world, just the Zenith Archmages. He no more wants a war than the Zenith do (thus is the reason why he hasn't launched an offensive). If they would simply step down from their positions as Zenith and allow new leadership (which doesn't necceissarily have to be R.D.) than we can get through this with little more than a lethal mage duel (between R.D. and Arivilar since he did apparently kill his daughter). IC: "And go forth my minions and deliver this messege to the Zenith!" OOC: The (literal) messege essentially is a statement similar to #3 above. R.D. is not out ot get the world, just the Zenith. If the Zenith step down from the Council, there will be no war. Sorry to trod on your toes, but: 1. She and I talked, and she is able to cast a stilled remove paralysis, so she is not dead. However, her soul is still tied to the phylactory. You made the spell yourself, remember? 2. Well, there is a way in the nine hells to find it, but that is a different story. Right now, Quarius has a thing that he thinks is the phylactory, but between you and I, it definately isn't. 3. Quarius did not get in uninvited. Through two loopholes in your contract, he was able to "sign" and effectively get out of the furies chasing him, however, the loopholes are for you to find. Any metagaming that come from this will mean that those involved will tick off the lady of pain. And you DON'T want that.
Leenaria The Pixie 02-06-04, 01:14 PM	Leenaria walks out of the room and starts looking for her father, "Father...!" Her emerald eyes looking around her, keeping a careful eye out for the shadows and for those beings she thought were a bit suspicious to her (i.e. those that told her to go with Raven Dark..).
Archmage of Netheril 02-06-04, 05:29 PM	CASTS "FIX MISUNDERSTADINGS" SPELL! 1) No army is needed, my plan doesn't involve blood shed although it does destroy RD's minions. 2) The pixie's body may be free but without a soul it won't be going anywhere 3)No DM conspiring of loophole from RD's teamates, let RD's team mates make there own decisions and not talk to the DM behind the screens to plan out ways to get at RD its.........DM METAGAMING....... 4)Quarius trust me you haven't found RD so there is defenately no chance you found his <insert name of lich thingy>. 5)Everyone who says they got through to RD's castle hasn't if they did....they lied......there is know way that they got in without him knowing (seeing how there is only one way in). NOTE: I AM NOT HELPING RD I WANT HIM GONE LIKE THE REST OF YOU, BUT CHEATING IS NOT THE ANSWER! (that includes DMs)
Finwe 02-06-04, 06:16 PM	Originally posted by Archmage of Netheril CASTS "FIX MISUNDERSTADINGS" SPELL! 1) No army is needed, my plan doesn't involve blood shed although it does destroy RD's minions. 2) The pixie's body may be free but without a soul it won't be going anywhere 3)No DM conspiring of loophole from RD's teamates, let RD's team mates make there own decisions and not talk to the DM behind the screens to plan out ways to get at RD its.........DM METAGAMING....... 4)Quarius trust me you haven't found RD so there is defenately no chance you found his <insert name of lich thingy>. 5)Everyone who says they got through to RD's castle hasn't if they did....they lied......there is know way that they got in without him knowing (seeing how there is only one way in). NOTE: I AM NOT HELPING RD I WANT HIM GONE LIKE THE REST OF YOU, BUT CHEATING IS NOT THE ANSWER! (that includes DMs) Let me be gentle in this. I have done nothing but approve what Quarius intended to do himself origanaly. 1. True 2. The pixie sure has a soul. The only problem is that it is tied to the phylactory and thus if the phylactory is ever harmed, then she will die. Also, it means that she effectively has an astral cord like thing which makes her vulnerable to Githiyaki blades and such, but has no other real effect. 3. Quarius devised the plan to get into RD's fortress on his own. When he got to RD's place, he went to the contract, and I told him what it said. Then he found two loopholes in it, and thus he was able to circumvent any adverse effects. 4. Quarius has found on of the many decoy Phylatories that RD has, which also happened to be near the Pixie. IT IS NOT THE REAL PHYLACTORY! 5. Nobody has said that they got in without him knowing. Anybody who has gone into RD's fortress has gone in through the front. The trickery of quarius was in the contract, not in the arrival. Now, Andy and I have talked, and we are going to make a new IC thread with all the posts there. That shall be where everyone posts from now on. Anything that is not posted on that thread is not known to anyone IC, unless someone PM's me to tell something to someone else. Also, let me clarify something: AoN is not the DM, and I am sure that it is pretty annoying to him to be getting all the complaints about this thread. The two DM's of this thread are Me, and Aravilar. Now, happy gaming!
aravilar_holistacia 02-06-04, 06:27 PM	Originally posted by Archmage of Netheril CASTS "FIX MISUNDERSTADINGS" SPELL! 1) No army is needed, my plan doesn't involve blood shed although it does destroy RD's minions. 2) The pixie's body may be free but without a soul it won't be going anywhere 3)No DM conspiring of loophole from RD's teamates, let RD's team mates make there own decisions and not talk to the DM behind the screens to plan out ways to get at RD its.........DM METAGAMING....... 4)Quarius trust me you haven't found RD so there is defenately no chance you found his <insert name of lich thingy>. 5)Everyone who says they got through to RD's castle hasn't if they did....they lied......there is know way that they got in without him knowing (seeing how there is only one way in). NOTE: I AM NOT HELPING RD I WANT HIM GONE LIKE THE REST OF YOU, BUT CHEATING IS NOT THE ANSWER! (that includes DMs) Hiya. :) Just a friendly DM update. 1. Your plan and what has been posted are quite different. 2. Leenaria's body and soul were freed by Quarius. 3. Rule 0 states that the DM is the final word. AND THE RULES OF THIS FORUM ARE THAT THE DM HAS THE FINAL WORD. 4. Quarius was a traitor who posed as a double agent for the CoA's side. He did not necessarily find the phylactory, FoD. 5. No one has said that they have gotten to the castle. This forum's rules state that the DM makes the final rules. The DM has authority to make rules, and to interpret them. Aravilar :D
sculyblast 02-06-04, 06:29 PM	I prefer Has betrail RD above Is a traitor
DiplomaticSorcerer 02-08-04, 09:31 PM	Originally posted by Archmage of Netheril 1) No army is needed, my plan doesn't involve blood shed although it does destroy RD's minions. You have to admit that an army would be useful, especially if your plan isn't approved by the gods. I mean, you're like, "What?! You aren't gonna let me do it?! Well, DAMN, that was my only ace!"
Aramar the Black 02-09-04, 07:08 PM	" You know, Adros, that unless you really do have something truly incredible planned, would not at least the more holy of beings in Camaris's army be at least of some use? " (OOC: someone ( maybe adros) where his plan is? I can't find it and am not entirly sure of the recent discussion.)
necrodude16 02-17-04, 01:06 AM	OOC: can i join is there room 4 a archmage of darkness, skully blast said to come here :angel: Thanx Necro
sculyblast 02-17-04, 07:35 AM	Aon is rebuilding the thread since many persons started to metagame. and there was no clue about what was said privatly and public.. you can join when the new thread is finished, although archmage of dark is not a domain. please pm Aon, finwe or Aravilar what is available
Finwe 02-17-04, 06:30 PM	Originally posted by necrodude16 OOC: can i join is there room 4 a archmage of darkness, skully blast said to come here :angel: Thanx Necro OOC: No archmage of darkness, unless you mean the spell. Darkness was part of the fifth's domain. Also, please put OOC posts on the OOC thread now (somewhere on this forum).
necrodude16 02-18-04, 12:04 AM	Kane chosen of and good friend to mask floats from the roof down to the chambers "my master and i heard everything and he has sent me his greatest archmage of pain to help, he also sends, *Kane waves his arms summoning a portal through which you see an army of 500 shadows and shades standing out side the castle* And his best wishes..." Kane stands at about 7 ft tall with a shadowy apearence wearing black robes with a bright green mask symbol" read all 9 pages in about hr + half :D
necrodude16 02-20-04, 08:31 PM	:sad:
Aramar the Black 02-23-04, 05:55 PM	Watches as Kane arrives, and breathing the hair out of his face, greets him so" Welcome Kane, but it appers as though you may have heard everything, you didn't listen. WE have a grand army already, which, according to one of the Zenith, we may not even need. So unless you plan to scare evil with shadow, you small army is, unnessisary. " Almost haltingly: "Although,..I, for one, will accept.. his wishes."
necrodude16 02-24-04, 03:13 AM	i didnot choose the army my lord mask choose his most elite shadows to battle for the zenith:b:
Aramar the Black 02-24-04, 08:15 AM	"Well then, it it appears as though Mask was the one one wasn't truely listening. But, I shouln'd dismiss them yet, as who know the workings of a Zenith's mind? But Unless the are all Priests and clerics, or they are with my earlier suggested plan, then they may still be unnessisary."
necrodude16 03-01-04, 08:11 PM	i decided to come and he sad to take them with me and i do not stand up to my own god
Aramar the Black 03-01-04, 09:26 PM	"Well, no, of course not. I see your position, Kane. But still, though, Mask may want to listen more closly next time. Unless, of course, there is something special about this army that a first inpsection would not reveal. After all, who could guess the mind of diety?
necrodude16 03-04-04, 12:56 AM	except maybe another god.......:rolleyes:
Aramar the Black 03-06-04, 08:42 PM	Originally posted by necrodude16 except maybe another god.......:rolleyes: True, true. I guess it slipped my mind.
necrodude16 03-07-04, 12:52 AM	where is everyone else ?
sculyblast 03-07-04, 04:26 AM	as I said before, This thread was over run by A confusing amount of Out of character posts, Which did not let people know if something was generally know or that it was something only two persons knew, and so One of the Dms decided to make a new thread with a short story of what we roleplayed allready this thread is inactive
necrodude16 03-09-04, 01:49 AM	where is the new thread? should we start one on the archmage site
sculyblast 03-09-04, 01:15 PM	the new thread was not fully made, Aon Was working on that one but I think he is stuck with to much homework to continue on it, and since I still think people have right on a social live I do not push him to do the CoA new thread in a quick time, we will have serval roleplaying threads running in the Coa boards and I really like you joined Necrodude greets Sculy
aravilar_holistacia 06-22-04, 04:44 PM	A preemptive :bump: so we can get started here again. If we find that a new thread will be easier to manage, I'll make a new one when the time comes. For now, this is the OOC thread for the new roleplaying campaign. If you are a newcomer to this thread, please read the OOC bit I posted in the first post. Thanks! --Aravilar
DiplomaticSorcerer 06-22-04, 05:00 PM	If you want to join, you don't need to read the rest of the thread. It's just there so that we can refer back through RP history easily.
necrodude16 07-20-04, 02:12 AM	Thinks we need new thread for chapter 2.:confused: