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the cold one 02-05-04, 02:44 PM	((this will be the thread for the rescue attempt. I am not going to bother with dual threads for IC and OOC. just keep the OOC stuff to a minimum, and with the (( )). Other than a few times I ask for rolls, there really shouldn't be much in the way of OOC stuff. Hang tight, the ride is about to begin)) The ground shakes and trembles. A fissure appears and a large dome, white, as if made of ice rises. There seem to be no markings, doorways or windows of any sort. The dome is about 20 feet high and 30 feet across. Where the dome and the earth meet, a portal opens and two figures walk out. they seem to be constructs, being made of solid ice, with no discernable facial features. Each is armed with a pole arm, and stands at each side of the portal, as if they were guards.
Irilym 02-06-04, 01:28 AM	((Welcome to your impending doom...heh. Ahem... *continues*)) Appearing before the dome, Irilym pauses a moment to take in the sight of it "And so it begins..." She stands in waiting, knowing the rest will be arriving soon. Standing at a fair height of 5'7", she would easily be looked over in most crowds, but an intriguing scent follows her...like the fresh scent just after rain mixed with an acrid smell that tickles the nose and tainted, very faintly, with something sulfuric, perhaps like brimstone...and that is what makes this lady unique. Her physical features are darkened, and almost, in some way, feral, or perhaps more primal. Skin the color of tanned leather looks as if it's gently weathered under the sun for years, but is smoothed over her form with the grace of maturing youth. Her eyes stand apart as a defining feature for they seem to reiterate the scent that tickles your nose with their acidic green color that flashes her moods clearly, and seems as if it could bore through stone. Her nose and mouth are subtle enough to fit in with the rest of her, lips left unpainted to show their natural beauty. Two small horns have begun to curl up from her temples. Clothing comes in darker colors, the material extremely heavy to block the chills of Old Man Winter. Studded leather peeks from under the blacks and dark reds which form a striped pattern over her straight topped shirt and sleeves, the cut and design leaving her shoulders bare. Leather breeches in the same color and design cloth her bottom half. A large, sweeping cloak of black drapes over her, the hood pulled up over her "flame red" hair, hiding her hair's length and style. The final touches find her feet shod in matching leather boots, her hands covered by gloves, and a short sword and daggers slung around her waist on her belt. She glanced over the two guards, then looked around. Nothing but a barren wasteland...a cold, white wasteland at that. Oh yes...the ice lich definitly had a knack for choosing his ground...that much was certain. "Well, nothing to do but wait now..." she muttered under her breath and making herself as comfortable as one possibly could in a cold, barren, tundra of a wasteland...
Armin-Gedrin 02-06-04, 08:56 AM	Armin appears outside the dome. He looks at the two guards and snorts as he walks in. Inside he looks around, and spots Irilym. "Ye must be that lich's pet." He walks to the other side of the room and leans against the wall. Armin Gedrin is a walking army. That is about the best way to describe the stocky dwarf. Nearing 5 feet tall, this is not your mother’s dwarf. His hair, like his beard is a fiery red, both long and full, a few braids here and there. He wears a dented helm on his head and full plate mail armor. The armor is a light gray, with the symbol of Clangeddin Silverbeard on the breastplate. In his hands he carries a large battle axe, double bladed and sharp. Over his armor, he wears a weapons harness. A smaller axe and war hammer are affixed to the dwarf’s back, while his front bears the weight of two throwing axes, a club, mace, flail, daggers, a shortsword as well as a maul and pick. Two more daggers are visible in his boots as well. He does not seem aware of his seemingly heavy load. Though the obvious muscles that the armor forms around could provide a good reason why.
Kirion Violatta 02-06-04, 11:03 AM	Kirion shimmers outside of the dome strechting his wings from the strange sinsation after being teleported. After a look around his surrounding noticing nothing but waste land he makes his way into the dome. "I hope the inside is better then this." As the celestial makes his way in he ruffles his black and white feathers. His 6'2" stature making him tall among the others, and his masculin figure vived under his white tunic, his sword's sheath tapping lightly on his black baggy pants as he walks once he notices the others. His white boots leave little to no print in the ground as if he walks on air, his long white hair flowing in the wake of his walk. "Are you the only two at the moment?" Kirion arches a brow as he looks over at the two ice creatures. "hmmm...."
Gellaenen 02-06-04, 11:50 AM	Gellaenen appears outside and walks in, a scowl marring his elven features as his eyes spot Irilym. With a low growl, his eyes shift to a draconic appearance briefly, before returning to the normal elven appearance. He walks over to Armin, staff in hand, nodding to the dwarf, and Kirion. Gellaenen's appearance states elf. Short in stature, at just over 5 feet tall. his hair seems to be almost pure silver, usually pulled into a ponytail, but this time left flowing freely. His robes are black with silver embroidery and other markings. A staff seems to be his only possession, black with a crystal atop it that seems to be constantly changing colors. Gone is his usually smile or mischevious twinkle in his eyes, replaced by a scowl and a look of someone who has not slept in some time. He leans against the wall, silently.
Ceres 02-06-04, 12:18 PM	Appears outside of the dome, near the others. After a moment, he moves towards the others, his crystal blue eyes slightly hazy and not holding the warmth they usually do. His grey cloak covers his form as usual, save for where it is pushed back to allow easy access to the bastard sword across his back. He stops, looking at each of the four already here before nodding to Kirion and Armin. Nine left to wait for.
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 04:42 PM	Dante appears standing in the cold, his facial features drawn in a slight frown. "Go figure...an Ice lich in cold climates... " Rolls his eyes, striding towards the opening in the dome, brushing a few strands of his silver hair away from his blue eyes, nodding to the others present...even Irilym.
Irilym 02-06-04, 04:52 PM	She waits as the new arrivees...well...arrive. She gives the dwarf a sneer "Oh be silent, you little worm...unless you'd rather leave your friend is their icy prison." She turns away from the dwarf watching the portal as Kirion enters...then Gell, giving the silvery mage a special smirk reserved just for him. Then Kirion as he enters. She takes measures to ensure her back is never facing Gell, although she tries to make this as unobvious as possible, and seems to have a knack for doing just that. Then Dante enters as she's positioning herself to keep the silver mage in her sights. Glancing over the current assembled she gives a short, silent sigh. . o O (Oh yes...this will most definitly be a long journey. Now if those other eight would show up...)
Ariadne 02-06-04, 05:50 PM	She appears behind Dante, without fanfare, without noise...accompanied only by a shrill squeal piercing the air as she immediatly dives at Dante, squealing in glee "Ari founds it! Ari FOUNDS IT! Ari founds her pet!"
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 05:57 PM	Ker-blinks as he's dived upon by Ari, stumbling forward a little. "Blasted to the nine hells, what are you doing?!" Tries to rid himself of Ari. "....." Eyes everyone else gathered. "....ugh..."
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 06:03 PM	Casually appears in the unruffled manner of not only those born to the outer planes, but those who have plane-jumped for all their life, and she appears, leaned on Irilym without a care in the world. "...Quite a smooth ride." Everyone knows this celestial, sometimes not for the right reasons either. Taller than Irilym by but an inch, she stands an even five foot eight in height, yet that seems somehow more. True bred celestial blood runs in her, shown clearly through her frame and build, narrow hipped, long legged and broader shouldered than a 'typical' woman, attributed to a life spent wielding her swords of her name. She wears simple clothes, dark blue trousers, heavy boots with a metal stripe, a wide belt as well as a myriad of other belts over her hips for the swords she carries. A loose white shirt with sleeves covers her long gauntlets, greaves strapped over the material itself. Atop all this she wears her usual adventuring cloak, deep hooded to cover all her face bar her chin and cut to afford movement for her wings with a strange over tabard at the front in swirled blue and white. A hand hooked under the hood lifts it up so she can smile in her most insolent way at Iri. The smile brightens what would be called an otherwise grave and serious face. High cheekbones support her large, dark eyes, setting up her straight nose and her somewhat dazzling smile. Hair the colour of winter's first frost falls in straight cut bangs to her shoulders, without a fringe but those lengthy pieces tamed by silver clips studded with lapis lazuli and a strange twisted creation of silver links in a maze style, is worn about her neck as well as her triangular amulet. "Looks like a fun party, what's your starter?" Not quite a walking army herself, she does however have two absolutely fascinating additions upon her somewhat charismatic personage. Swords. One to each leg. Strapped to the left, for pulling by her right hand, is a sword with a pearly white and gold swirled handle. It's aura defines it as sheer positive energy, the Paragon Sword. Her daughter's sword. The other has a smoked glass handle with a strange symbol worn on the pommel and a curling hilt that is of deeply tarnished gold, like old old gold that had worn for years. Veined through the handle are almost minute tracks of acid green.. and this sword is more than unusual to say the least... An amused brow is perked at the squeal, followed by a roll of her eyes. "Oh goodie.. wait..." ...GLARES at Dante. "I thought you were staying at home!"
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 06:08 PM	Winces visibly..turning his gaze to meet bhryn's, Ari, much like a limpet... " I couldnt stay Idly by in saftey. Besides.....you know what happens to things when I am bored. " Half grins at that, trying to shrug Ari off.
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 06:11 PM	Settles for a disgruntled glare, folding her arms so her hood drops back over her face. Almost but not quite, stamps her foot. . o O ( ...he really did mean he'd follow me everywhere... maybe I should see if he'd cope with a trip to the Hells someday... MEN! )
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 06:28 PM	The grey cloaked elf is the next to appear outside of the dome in a simple understated fade into existance. He stands just an inch under six feet in height and is clad entirely in black and grey. Nonreflective black armor covers his body, looking to be made of fabric that likely covers something more, and the long dark grey cloak that appears to be similar to those worn by drow, contrasting with his elven heretige. His hood is drawn back, revealing the shoulder length black hair that is pulled smoothly back to the base of his neck, and his bright emerald green eyes. He mutters to himself as he glances around him. "Well, well. It's cold. What a surprise." Sweeping the sides of his cloak back to walk more comfortable, the hilts of two longswords, one carried vertically at each side, become visible; one of a black metal at his right and one of a green ore at his left. A pair of short swords is carried alongside these, with diagonal scabbards holding them comfortably and seemingly gracefully; the one at his right appearing similar to a dragons claw of black metal and the other like a moon of pure silver. The scabbards make not an iota of noise as they bump together, despite seeming to be made of metal. . o O ( ~closed via Mind Blank~ Now.... where are the others.... ) The elf smirks slightly as he spots the gathering forming within the dome and calmly walks inside to join them, resting his hands on the hilts of his longswords and keeping the cloak swept back for now, not even the sound of crunching snow in a frigid region accompanying his steps.
jeajea 02-06-04, 06:42 PM	And next appears Jeajea. With his hood pulled up, revealing only a wicked grin, this Avariel clad in a monk's simple garments walks out to the group with grace. His hands are in the other arm's sleeves, his feet have simple sandals, a simple rope is used to secure his belt, two swords hang at his sides and a backpack... no armour, no bow, not even a shield. He glances around. "The assembled are here, eh? I don't know about you, but a party leader seems like a good idea. Does it not?" He grins. "For, with such a disparate group, cohesion will be our only means of survival in what will undoubtedly be something of a challenge. We need to have a leader who we can all respect, and who is level headed enough, not to mention wise enough and intelligent enough to lead." He glances around with a more serious look. "It has to be our first task. We're all very powerful, I've no doubt, so it shouldn't come to a battle of power to decide who's leader - that'll only weaken us. But I suppose we must wait until we're all here, no? We're... what... four people down?"
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 06:49 PM	Murmurs darkly: "Some down Jea, and we're best to wait for them. No doubt the Lich has his own plans as to how we should proceed, and there's no guessing if we'll all end up staying together. Best to wait and watch right now."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 06:57 PM	The cloaked elf looks to Jeajea as he arrives and nods slightly in agreement with his words. He takes a second glance around at those present, taking count of the numbers that have arrived and of those not yet here. He then nods to Bhryn's words in agreement as well. "Wise words indeed. We will function at a greater capacity if we act as a team rather than as individuals. And with the variety of beliefs being brought together in this group, that leader will indeed need to be wise enough to accomodate their differences. And indeed, such decisions will be best saved for when we know the course that we have all been set out upon." The elf glances around cautiously, taking an appraisal of the structure that surrounds them as he studies it briefly, then shakes his head a bit and speaks with a notably sarcastic undertone. "They never do select more comfortable climates for their lairs, do they?"
jeajea 02-06-04, 07:04 PM	The Avariel grins around at them all impishly. "Indeed so, Bhryn. But if we're split up, we'll just have to each do as best we can. For the moment, assuming we stay as a group, we need a leader. And... in my humble opinion... there's only one who's as open to different philosophies as me... and that happens to be me. And the whole part about wise, intelligent, witty... I'm the natural choice!" He gives a grin and shakes his head. "But seriously. This place is a wasteland. Who wants rings of protection from cold? Going cheap." He grins and winks to the assembled.
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 07:25 PM	Rolls her eyes at Jea, turning a look over their shared company. Obviously some would be coming for those... others. "I might be Celestia's best warrior, the pride of it's army and the like.. I might be a great leader on the battlefield, but... not I, not here. Too many underlying hatreds.. too many things to think about." Nods towards Ceres. "...Ceres is usually solid enough."
Ariadne 02-06-04, 07:26 PM	Ari continues to hold on as tightly as she can to Dante, wrapping arms and legs around him and gibbering something to the effect of "Ari's pet". She pays no mind to any of the other people around her, her attention focused singly on the one person she deems it neccessary to shower with her...graces :D
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 07:28 PM	Really, really tries shaking Ari off. " Get off you limpet! " Oddly enough, looks like he's dancing in some odd....odd..fashion.
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 07:30 PM	Slides Jea a look. "...I'd pay you anything for a ring of protection from, that.." gestures at the limpet-woman.
jeajea 02-06-04, 07:32 PM	"Sorry... I forgot to pack a ring of protection from the fundamental element of bizarreness..."
Ariadne 02-06-04, 07:37 PM	In a desperate attempt, like that of a highly stubborn chimpanzee, Ari clings...one would think the woman secreted super glue...or had the stubbornness of a mule one.
Gellaenen 02-06-04, 07:40 PM	Nods to the arrivals as the make their entrances, saying nothing. When the topic of leadership comes up, he shakes his head. "Will it matter? Do we care? I don't. I just want Dragona back, and I will have her back."
jeajea 02-06-04, 07:44 PM	He continues, "Though maybe some universal solvent would be appropriate?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 07:45 PM	The elf smirks at Jeajea's comments and almost relaxedly listens to those around him speak as they do so, before speaking up himself. "I have no desire to lead either... Though I am here for all of the captured as much as those I know personally, I would not expect to command such individuals as those present here. And perhaps introductions would be of use to us, for I am certain that some will not know everyone here by name just yet." He then glances over toward Dante and Ariadne with a noted smirk of amusement, but says nothing in regards to the sight.
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 07:46 PM	Flails about wildly "Just get her off! off off off off!!! "
Irilym 02-06-04, 07:59 PM	Irilym facepalms as some of the latest arrivals appear . o O (Gods above...I'm going to have to eat someone...I can tell it now.) She makes her way over to Astairre casually, leaning in towards her and whispering to her "Wux thri'loex, Urathear'svent, vethithurirl?"
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-06-04, 08:00 PM	*Standing at an imposing 5'3", his black robes shimmering slightly in spots, but seeming to absorb any light around them in others, he steps into the dome, his bald head covered lightly in snow as his lavender eyes scan the scene that is layed before him. He quirks a brow slightly as he watches the rather, interesting, behavior of Ari and Dante, shaking his head ever so slightly* *he slips the pack from his back down onto the ground with a slight thunk to announce his arrival to any who didn't notice. In his right hand is his staff, a black saphire the size of an orc's fist in the head of the staff that slowly pulses with a deep crimson light, and old drow script covering the staff's length. A silver chain hangs around his neck, dangling down in front of his chest where it clasps to the symbol of his goddess* . o O(Great.....they're already falling apart.....) *he sighs slightly, taking up a slightly casual possition towards one of the sides*
Lilyanna_Rose 02-06-04, 08:06 PM	*appears from a green portal and looks around * stands 5'5", ash colored skin, flowing white blonde curls, and amber eyes. A leather tunic that looks to have been made of ice fits her torso snuggly, hugging her slight curves like a second skin, splitting on either hip for freedom of movement, and comes to rest on mid thigh. The color of the material reflects winter snow with hints of blue. The tunics collar is scooped exposing a miniscule amount of cleavage, the sides along the ribs is made of hard leather providing a small amount of protection there. Her pants are made of similar leather, with soft boots of grey reaching to her knees, covered by greaves of silver. Silver bracers, etched with ivy leaves cover her forearms, underneath her tunic sleeves. About her waist is a serviceable grey leather belt with an ornate sheath attached, the hilt of her long sword sticks out from on her left hip. A dagger hilt peeks out from her left boot, but be sure more are about her person. About her neck is a simple silver chain, hanging from the chain are several orbs, the largest of which sits nestled in the cleft of her throat.(10 orbs all together) A heavy grey shimmering, hooded, cloak rests on her shoulders, clasped by a chain with pins fashioned in the shape of dragons to hold it there, which brushes the floor as she walks. Hood drawn up, her amber eyes glitter in the pale light, her palm rests lightly on the hilt of her sword as she moves to stand next to Rym "haven't missed anything yet have I?"
Lilyanna_Rose 02-06-04, 08:09 PM	*smiles crookedly as she looks around to those that are present, nodding to the few she knows.* "well, well isn't this going to be a party.....Bhryn....long time no see darling "
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-06-04, 08:11 PM	*Turning his head slightly, he shakes it side to side as Lily speaks* "Nay, although, I only arrived moments ago, but it seems they take things less seriously then they should..." *points towards Dante and Ari, shruggins slightly as he rolls his staff around in his hand, watching the others who are present*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 08:14 PM	The cloaked elf looks in the direction of the thunking sound and nods in greeting to Rym'dael, as he places information from the notes previously read to those gathering in his mind, getting his first guesses of the identities and names that match them straightened out. He then looks toward Dante and Ariadne once moer and shakes his head a bit. "Perhaps some form of replacement for the focus she seems to be giving you will get her to allow you your full mobility...." He then smiles and nods in greeting to Lilyanna upon her arrival. "Just a few discussions that seem to be going slowly for the moment...." Taking a brief count of the gathering, he smiles a bit as he speaks to no one in particular. "I believe that leaves two that we are waiting for...."
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 08:15 PM	Glances aside at Irilym after commenting, "does such a substance exist? If so, I'll take three bottles.." to Jea. She studies Iri with confusion marring her brow, then it smoothes as an oddly distracted smile touches her lips and lights up her grave features. " Bensvelk axar. Shar *pothoc* aesthyr ocuir ihk thric'karif auvhir vur loex pok, sjek clax irthos?"
Kirion Violatta 02-06-04, 08:16 PM	Smirks as he sees the others arrive stretching otu hsi wings flexing them a bit before resting them on his back like a cape. He slowly makes his way over to Bhryn and Jea and bows slight one arm in front and the other outstretched behind him. "Glad to see the two you made it."
Bhryn Astairre 02-06-04, 08:22 PM	Smiles at Lily, "Well well, if it isn't Miss Prettiness.. how are tricks?" Throws a nod towards Kir.
the cold one 02-06-04, 08:22 PM	((Sigh. There is always one, isn't there? Always one to screw up other people's fun. George Washington's ghost: Please refrain from doing that. this is a closed storyline))
Irilym 02-06-04, 08:37 PM	Iri gives a slight grin. "Axun, vethithurirl...axun." She glances at Kirion, still speaking to Bhryn. "Mrith wux...*thurirl*...zara pok sjerit. Ocuir wux ossalur" She slips away, glancing over the gathered again. . o O (Just a few more...)
Kirion Violatta 02-06-04, 08:45 PM	Kirion arches a brow at Iri. "Is there somthing on my face...?" eubs his face.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 09:18 PM	The cloaked elf remains in his place as he observes the others around him, silently taking note of who seems to know who and any other connections that may exist as he thinks to himself. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Celestials, drow, surface elves, humans.... Hmm, if nothing else this will prove an excersize in patience for all among us.... ) He continues to watch from where he stands, waiting for the remaining party members to arrive.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-06-04, 09:49 PM	*grins at Bhryn, and shrugs* "what tricks? me?" *fakes an innocent look, then grins as she looks around, then pushes her cloak back as she shifts her position next to Rym*
Armin-Gedrin 02-06-04, 10:23 PM	The dwarf pushes himself off the wall and stalks towards the group, axe on his shoulder, his face set in what can almost be described as pure rage. He slams his axeblade down on the ground, and bellows. "SHADDUP!! Shut yer goddam traps! All o' ye!!!" He looks around to see if he has gotten their attention, and continues regardless. "Yer all actin like a bunch o bloody idiots. Listen to yerselfs. At eachothers throats when our kin and friends are bloody icecubes. Now. quit yer yappin afore I shut ye up meself." He looks around a bit before continuing. "we all gots friends to rescue, so lets just wait 'till the rest get here and then help em. nuff said."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-06-04, 10:37 PM	*turns her head at the dwarf, and arches a brow* "How rude. but to the point. Aye, lets get on about the rescuing, the longer we delay the longer Malek has to prepare" *looks at Rym, crossing her arms looks at the other members of the party*
Lord Tarran 02-06-04, 10:39 PM	((Sorry, didn't post on the Emporium board, I'll do it later.)) Tarran appears in a flash where everyone else had. Unlike the young man you had seen in commoners robes earlier, this man stood in a fullplate of moon colored dragon scales. His short cropped blond hair stood on end, as his piercing blue eyes view the area, and his supposed companions. He walks with grace, the armor melding away into his skin, as he takes a large wolf form, easily bigger than a polar bear. He stands next to Jeajea, glancing at the others. Time to figure these one's out. he says to himself, as he takes human form, and sniffs the air, detecting the surface emotions of the other's through scent. He glances around again, looking at the others, and finally asking the question that he felt everyone was wating for him to ask. "Okay, what's going on? I've staked my life on these people, and I would love to know something about them. Also, Hello, I'm Tarran, Druid of the Wolfsong Grove, and I am a Veran.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-06-04, 10:49 PM	The cloaked elf blinks and looks toward Armin as his bellowing echoes into his ears, causind him to continue onward from his previous thought. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ And a dwarf.... How did I manage to miss the dwarf among us.... ) He nods in agreement with Armin's words, and offers up a few of his own, glancing over toward the newest arrival briefly. "Indeed, going against each other so soon is a mistake that will help none of our friends. And while idle words may be a form of catharsis for our nerves, it is best kept friendly and focused on preparations, rather than digging into each other. From what I have gathered, we wait now only for the one called Jaerc, unless I have made an error in identities. So, perhaps patience is in order for all of us in waiting for the thirteenth in our number to arrive?"
Dante_Trublade 02-06-04, 11:01 PM	Somehow dislodges Ari from his person, one way or another....putting some...no..a very 'large' distance between the two of them.. " And I thought I was on the tipsy side... " Leans against a wall of the dome, and listens to the chatter of those present.
Ceres 02-07-04, 03:14 AM	Ceres remains quiet throughout most of this, standing near the edge of the group, eyes alert. His eyes go wide as Bhryn mentions his name and he shakes his head. Not I Bhryn. I may be solid, but I'm also the most expendable person here. You'll need someone to take point and you don't want it being the leader. He goes quiet once more, until Armin snaps, waiting for him to finish to toss in his own two coppers, looking around at all of them. He's right. We're a group that you wouldn't normally find working together, but we're all here for the same reason. I know it's hard, but if we don't put aside our distaste for each other so we can save those we're here to save. And don't think I won't help are friend here should he decide to silent the lot of you. I'd much rather do this alone anyways.
jeajea 02-07-04, 06:05 AM	Jea manages to add, "Ahh. Yes, quite. We wait until the last has arrive, I think."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 06:48 AM	The cloaked elf nods in agreement with Ceres's words as well, finding himself nodding quite a bit here so far. "And in my opinion, it will be that diversity that will bring success to this mission. Separated we each likely have ideas that individually may be close to accomplishing the task we have set out upon, but united we will have access to a greater pool of mental resources and talents, as long as we set aside those differences. In the mean time, let's focus our thoughts on how best to deal with one such as this Malek, though open discussion of such thoughts will likely be unwise and far from secure in here...."
Lord Tarran 02-07-04, 10:07 AM	Ill take point. The werewolf states. And I'll lead if you guys can't decide. Also, enough arguing, because Ceres is right. For now, we are all companions, working towards the same goal, though one of us doesn't have a friggin' clue, and that would be me. Any one want to pipe in. Don't worry, I won't bite. None of you are threatening my charge. The werewolf glances around again, trying to find the outer emotions of everyone, and finding a great deal of anger and confusion. ((OOC: I know we are to minimize this, but I think I should make a point in telling that Tarran is a NG Veran Druid. Veran is a species of werewolf that are inherently good, and guard other creatures and places through their powers. Veran absorb some of the abilities of any creature they kill, and once they have slain a creature, or type of creature (like Tanar'ri), they can instantly pierce that creature's defense. Send me a PM if you want full details.))
Armin-Gedrin 02-07-04, 11:07 AM	The fuming dwarf looks at tarren and snorts. "Bah. What's yer stake in this anyway? Ye dinna be knowin any that we be goin after." He waves his hand and looks back at the group. "I be thinkin that that one," He points his axe towards Irilym. "Is gonna be doin th' leadin. She's up t' her neck in this, bein Malek's pet. We follow her, beat whatever he sends at us, get our kin and get out."
Gellaenen 02-07-04, 02:40 PM	Gellaenen sighs and walks towards the group as well. He places a hand on Armin's shoulder. "Easy friend. Save your ire for Malek and his minions." He glances around to the others "Please, we should all calm down." He looks towards Tarren. "Those that were taken are our friends, kinfolk, lovers, and children. Why they were taken, we do not know, and may never know." He sighs, moving his staff from his left hand to his right. "Together, we are a powerful force. Yes we all have differences. And normally some might be enemies. But at the moment, we have a common goal. Put aside your disdain or dislike for one another, at least for the moment, please. We can all return to our individual petty squables after we have rescued them." He looks at the group for a moment, then turns to walk back to his leaning spot on the wall. He pauses and looks back over his shoulder. His elven eyes narrow, shifting to a more draconic look. "But be warned. Nothing will keep me from rescuing Dragona. Not Malek, not you," glances at Irilym. "and not your bickering amongst each other." Turns and walks back to the wall, opposite the group and leans agianst it, head down.
Bhryn Astairre 02-07-04, 05:32 PM	Rolls her eyes and with a twitch of her divided cloak goes to settle down by Dante, sparing Rymdael a look like she wouldn't even deign to dirty her sword by scraping him from the bottom of her boot.. but instead of leaning, settles firmly upon her heels, crouched down with her hood tugged so low over her face that only her lips are visible as she murmurs in celestial. Not a single whit of anger or confusion can be scented from this one, just that cold wall of inhumanity she's learnt to draw about herself. As if someone has replaced all her emotions with ice. Perhaps not cold logic though, simply the absence of anything remotely resembling human emotion and once more, setting her distant as celestial and outsider.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 06:55 PM	The cloaked elf remains quiet as the others speak, listening calmly to the words. He too, shows little emotion, if any; his voice not yet shifting from his usual calm and steady tone. He moves over to one section of the walls not yet occupied by others and after a brief examination, leans his shoulders against it, facing the others. His left hand drops to his belt and once more checks the pouches at his side for security and cushioning and smiles slightly as he reassures himself once more. The only outward sign of any emotion he displays would most accurately be a sort of cautious confidence that is somewhat uncommon in most mortal beings.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-07-04, 09:28 PM	*Shaking his head slightly, he glances over to Lily, then back to those gathered as they continue to argue amongst themselves.* . o O(We have yet to start, and the arguing begins...this should prove to be a long journey) *he glances over to Terran as the druid speaks, shaking his head as he attempts to claim possition* "As much as I really dislike admiting it, the dwarf has a point, however blunt it may be. You have no stake in those who are here, and I will not have any mistake made by you in our journey jeopardize the return of those captured." *his turns slightly, looking at Irilym* "She is the one to bring us here, the lich's pet, so she will lead...unless you have some other suggestions....since she would know the most of any of us, considering I don't think any of us have a clue as to where we are" *his lavender eyes glide from person to person, waiting for a reply*
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 09:32 PM	Yawns slightly, 'still' listening to the rest of them bicker, muttering. " Aaannny day now... "
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 09:50 PM	The cloaked elf nods in agreement yet again, this time in regards to Rym'dael's reiteration of Armin's thought regarding Irilym. He speaks to the group though he looks to no one in particular. "That would be a fitting placement, and would present fewer opportunities for her to betray us all, as it would give her a reason to guide us properly." He then takes a brief look around at those present once more. "And as for all of this discussion of who will take up which position in the group, as has been said before, it will be best to wait for our final companion to arrive before setting anything in stone."
the cold one 02-07-04, 09:56 PM	((an OOC note: if Jaerc's player has not posted by monday, when I get off work, around 3pm EST. The crystal will go away and we will go with 12 characters))
Lord Tarran 02-07-04, 10:34 PM	Tarran nods, resigning his jump for leader. He still is obviously ready to take point though. He takes wolf form, and trots over to Bhryn. He sits, looking underneath her hood, trying to catch her eyes. He seems to laugh as he relizes her heritage, as he takes human form, and leans on the wall next to her. He doesn't seem to be laughing anymore, but he does glance at her. I once met a aasimar who's greatest wish was to find a cure for her brother's disease. So I chose to be her guardian during her journeys, kiling a lich named Frostbone during the trip. The cure was found, but she had become so enraged with the lich for making her brother sick in the first place, that she raged. She lost herself, and in doing so, her life. I slayed the lich, and carried the body of the girl and the medicine back to her kingdom. The prince was healed, but the girl was beyond help. I assume Dragona is either your daughter ir sister. I know nothing of you, but I seem to end up staying close to celestial beings no matter where I go. You are obviously the only one here, in my opinion who is willing to sacrifice herself in order to save her stolen one. I don't want to see another die, because they charged a creature in rage. Tell me anything you think will lift some of the rage, trust me, you'll feel a little better and saner. If you don't want to, I'll live. Just thought I should tell you. You seem to be the most powerful here.
Ceres 02-07-04, 10:37 PM	Ceres turns from the group, taking several steps away to peer at the ice dome. He runs a hand through his hair, glancing over his shoulder at the others. He couldn't help but get the feeling some of them wouldn't be walking away from this alive. Not that he was worried for himself, if his master was done with him, then he'd be able to rest. Shaking the thoughts from his head, he glances over the ice dome and the two guards. He checks to make sure all of his weapons are secure, then drops into a crouch waiting for the others.
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 10:45 PM	Takes another look around at those gathered, then clears his throat loudly. " Well, it seems you all cant make heads or tails of things when it comes to picking a leader. Even more worrying is your lack of common sense. I purpose a vote, if you will, for the leader of this little 'gathering'. What say you? " Cocks a silver eyebrow high, crossing his arms over his chest waiting for their answers, idly glancing beside him at Bhryn
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 10:59 PM	The elf raises his eyebrow slightly as he looks toward Dante. "A vote... That should work well enough. Though with our numbers even at this point, a tie-breaker would be wise to put in place should a split decision be reached, which all things considered, is quite possible. Or perhaps a small form of council as leadership, two or three at the most, would be best in that event?"
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 11:11 PM	Turns his blue eyed gaze to tharivious " The dual leadership would be ideal, so long as the thirteenth doesnt show. " Nodding a little at the elf " Good suggestion. "
Gellaenen 02-07-04, 11:13 PM	Gellaenen waves a hand dismissivly from his position on the wall. "leave me out of it. I wish nothing to do with leading this group"
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 11:16 PM	Glances at Gell and drops his head down slightly, shaking it slowly...
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 11:25 PM	The cloaked elf shrugs his shoulders slightly as he sees and hears Gellaenan's response. "That is your choice to make, as it is for each person here. However, perhaps a brief introduction for each of us is in order? It would certainly make the decision making process more streamlined and allow a more informed decision to be made. Though I can place names to most of you for certain from observations and to others by supposition, and therefore reputations as well, there are likely others among us who do not know the identities of all others present." He takes a step forward from the wall and lets his cloak fall smoothly back into place to cover himself fully once more, leaving only his face and hair visible above and his feet within sight below. "And to that end, I will introduce myself. I am Tharivious Meliamne, of Veghinix, agent of Umbrien of the Penumbrals."
Bhryn Astairre 02-07-04, 11:26 PM	Lifts her hood long enough to show her ageless features, offering Dante a 'You dare vote for me...' face. Then turns her impassable black eyes towards Tarran, eyes coloured blacker than night and without depth or reflection to them. She smiles faintly. "Saner, eh? Heh, sane people die. Those with even a touch of insanity seem to keep living. Dragona is... my sister of sorts. I come for Alantie, my daughter. The lich, well.. perhaps he's not exactly fond of fire, eh?" Slides her eyes back to Dante, her smile turning warm.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-07-04, 11:27 PM	*listening to Tarran's long winded speach, he narrows his eyes slightly, staring at the wolf man for a moment before speaking* "Don't presume you know why all of us are here...nor what we will do to rescue the ones that have been taken from us. For one who claims to be so worldly, you see little beyond the end of your nose....must be the dog in you...." *shakes his head slightly and looks over to Dante* "If we are voting for a leader, then I nominate him" *points to JeaJea. "He is one of the few who seems to be here on principal of the situation, as well as knowing more then one of those taken." *after speaking, he pulls up the hood of his cloak, shadowing his features in darkness as he listens*
Bhryn Astairre 02-07-04, 11:30 PM	blinks, then stands up with a smile and pushes her hood back, letting Dante cope with the wolfy one as she walks towards Thar, hand extended. "I know of your wife, she is most remarkable. A pleasure to make your acquaintance, finally." Glances round and then gives Thar a smile that dimples mischeviously in her cheek. "Introductions, eh? Fine.. I am Bhryn, also known a bit more widely as Bhryn'ovyl Astairre. I... the Lady of the Sword, the Paragon of Celestia. Nice to make your acquaintances all."
Armin-Gedrin 02-07-04, 11:31 PM	Armin nods to thar and then addresses the group after rym'dael speaks. "I be Armin Gedrin, Warrior o Clageddin Silverbeard. Though I be loathin t' admit it sometimes, Rom and Kendrac be kin to me, so i offer me axe t' follow Jea as well"
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 11:33 PM	Nods as Tharivious introduces himself...turns to wink at Bhryn, then glances at Rym...((whew!)) " Alright. We have at least one nominee.... " Steps forward slowly " And to continue the intoductions... I am Dante Trueblade, a humble magling and follower of Kossuth, at the disposal of the group. " With that, he steps back to the wall.
Bhryn Astairre 02-07-04, 11:36 PM	Nudges Thar and smirks after Dante's given his 'long winded' speech :P, "He's also my husband. Pity him, eh?"
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-07-04, 11:39 PM	*listens as those who introduce themselves do so, glancing at each of them from under the hood of his cloak.* "I am Rym'dael Zy'lkyr....most recently, and currently, priest of house Sril've Cress. My Ilharn has been taken....and regardless of my oaths taken when becoming a member of this house....I will stop at nothing to bring him back. With proper cooperation, there is no reason this group cannot return in tact, and with those they seek to rescue with them...." *He rests his staff in the crook of his arm as he crosses them over his chest, returning back to his relaxed possition against the wall*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-07-04, 11:44 PM	Tharivious smiles and extends his hand to Bhryn's as she offers it. "Yes, Morgana is certainly something special. And it is a pleasure to meet you as well, I have heard many things about you from Davon and others." He proceeds to nod to each person as they introduce themselves in turn, then chuckles at Bhryn's words as he is nudged. "Whether he is to be pitied is yet to be seen." He turns to Rym'dael and nods to his words. "I know your Ilharn, Sev'anar. And Re'shak as well. Despite their differences with my wife's faith, I consider them friends, and they are part of my reason for coming along as well, among others."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-07-04, 11:49 PM	*He nods to Tharivious, listening to him and nodding once again* "I have heard of you Tharivious, as well as your association with Re'shak and Sev'anar. You have my thanks, and that of Sril've Cress for your help in these matters."
Dante_Trublade 02-07-04, 11:51 PM	Listens and sighs quietly, mumbling to himself.. " Finally.. "
Lord Tarran 02-07-04, 11:53 PM	I vote for Jea as well. Tarran looks sullen. He murmurs. I wouldn't be beyond my nose if people would stop talking over my head. I'm here to help, and to seriously hurt anything allied with that lich. Call me if you need me. He turns his back to the group, walking awaying, and sitting down in wolf form, mediating in a way.
Bhryn Astairre 02-08-04, 12:02 AM	Shares a profoundly disgusted look amongst those who would deny the being his place. "There were spaces and he offered and all you can do is belittle a person for his courage.. shameful." Pulls about herself her celestial pride and moves towards Tarran to try and soothe over those hurt feelings, wings actually bristling in temper suddenly, but the kind of inhuman temper only outsiders can rustle up. "Tarran? I will not talk over your head, I will talk to you. Thank you for at least risking your life for those you do not even know, in some ways that makes you more than these others put together, myself included. It is rare to find someone willing to put their life on the line in such circumstances. I'm Bhryn.. I offer my hand to you in friendship.."
Ceres 02-08-04, 12:04 AM	Ceres turns, placing names with faces at each of the introductions. After a moment of consideration, he adds his own. I am Ceres Ursidae, Bearer of the Earthsong and Child of Mistress Death and Father Time. Figurativly, of course. He smiles slightly. I know none of those taken personally, but several are friends of friends, or relatives of friends, which is close enough for me.
Dante_Trublade 02-08-04, 12:06 AM	Takes a breath.. " I vote for Tarran to lead. He has nothing but his life on the line here. I therefore believe his judgment will be unbiased, all around. " Glances to the werewolf and nods slowly
Kirion Violatta 02-08-04, 12:09 AM	Kirion loosk about and shrugs guessing he should introduce himself. "Ï am Kiriion Violatta god son of the Paragon, and hopefully be intitled as a councile member of Celestia." Bows to everyoen that heard him.
Lord Tarran 02-08-04, 12:14 AM	Tarran smiles ruefully, shaking the celestial's hand. Well met, my lady. He glances at Dante and smiles. Thank you. I would gladly take the post, but I don't mind either way.
Bhryn Astairre 02-08-04, 12:20 AM	Smiles over her shoulder at Dante, mouthing 'thank you' at him in Draconic. Then looks back and pats Tarran's shoulder in a friendly way despite her seeming lack of emotion. "Tell you what I really hate hun, sitting on my own, mind if I sit with you?"
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-08-04, 12:21 AM	*nodding from under the hood of his cloak, he listens to the rest of them introduce themselves as place their votes* "A dual leadership is a wise idea....as they say on the surface "two heads are better then one". Each nominated has good merrit in why they should lead..." *making his way towards Tarran, he slips back the hood of his cloak and extends his ebony hand to him* "I shall entrust the duties of finding our missing companions to you two. Your senses are more keen then others given your gifts, you would do well at point....I am Rym'dael...."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-08-04, 12:25 AM	Tharivious raises his eyebrow slightly as he looks toward the sulking Tarran. "We do not speak over your head intentionally, or at least I do not. Yet, it is unfortunately difficult to avoid such inside commentary when concerning matters of kin and friendship. You do a brave thing to venture into the unknown for those that you have never met, and I thank you for such a noble act." He looks around himself, and nods to both Rym'dael and Dante as the first nominations are cast. "Excellent point, Dante. Impartiality is most certainly to be desired in a leader for this team, as broad a spectrum of shades of light and darkness as we present. I will support both our avariel ally and our lycanthropic companion in a dual leadership."
Lord Tarran 02-08-04, 12:28 AM	The wolf sighs, seeing how things are turning. Thank you, both of you.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-08-04, 04:23 PM	*lifts her head slightly, looking at those around seeing as she is the last to speak* "ell my name is Lilyanna Rose, and it would seem I know the majority of the people taken. As for who leads, I know neither of the candidates that are up for nomination. But I will say this, if I don't like what you have to say I will tell you so, and if I don't like what you are doing, I will stop you. Now that being said, I suggest whomever takes the lead of this ragtag bunch of people better make it quick, cause we are going no where fast. As to whom takes point, it should be the person with the skills to do it, not who is deemed least valuable to the group" *looks pointedly at the person that said that earlier* " we each are valuable in our own right, its just how we are used makes up our value." *shrugs, leaning back against the wall having said her piece
the cold one 02-08-04, 05:42 PM	((And, for my first "DOH!" of the game. I neglected to ask this of you all when I started this thread, but I would like a basic, simple character sheet from each of you. nothing major, just stats, spells and the like. Email them to the47thcardinal@yahoo.com if you please. thanks ))
jeajea 02-08-04, 06:04 PM	Jeajea smiles silently as the others discuss. He merely nods at the proceedings, until Lilyana speaks up... "Ah, my good lady. There, I would have to disagree. Unless the leader is doing something that is downright stupid, dangerous or cowardly, or otherwise untoward, you should do as they ask. I would do so, if I were following, and thought that the leader had the best interests of the group at heart. I do, however, agree that it is not viable to decide whether a person should be the leader based on whether they're expendable or not..." He smiles, then turns to Tarran. "It seems to me that you and I have, so far, been elected. I'm willing, even keen to have you lead alongside me. A single leader would not only make an individual a peasant target to disorient a group, but would also weaken the authority of the leader and, indeed, their judgement. Two, however, should be enough - too many, and I fear each small decision will lead to a lengthy debate. Are we agreed? If I am to lead, you must all agree to obey, unless... well, unless I'm just being stupid. But if I'm not, unquestioning obedience is important - it might, in combat, make the difference between life and death." He looks around grimly, though his scent belies it - he smells (or appears to an observant onlooker) relaxed and generally positive. "And so, introductions. Jeajea, of the house Veanson. Servant and voice of Tymora, the Laughing Lady."
Lord Tarran 02-08-04, 06:21 PM	Tarran extends his hand in friendship, smiling. Fine with me Jeajea. Side by side leadership is a good idea. I will join you in that post. ((OOC:Cold one:The race of Tarran is a special breed of lycanthrope. I'll need to send the stats for that as well with the email. Give me a few days to work out all the kinks, and I'll send you the sheet.))
Lilyanna_Rose 02-08-04, 06:31 PM	*rolls her eyes but remains silent*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-08-04, 06:51 PM	Tharivious smiles slightly as he watches and listens. He nods to Jeajea upon his introduction. "Bold words, I am sure that Lady Luck would be proud." He then looks to both Jeajea and Tarran, then to the group as a whole as he speaks once more, his voice still calm and relaxed, but clearly sounding prepared as one with his training should. "And to the leaders of the group, even should those individuals change in result, as unlikely as that may be at this point, I offer my aid as a scout. My eyes and ears, and my swords, are at your disposal."
jeajea 02-08-04, 07:32 PM	Jea gladly shakes the offered hand. "Lady Luck? I don't know that I care whether she's proud or not..." He smiles. "Well, then. Unless anyone disagrees, are we the joint leaders of this group? I assure you all, I will be dispassionate in my leadership - that is, level headed and fair. No one's life is more valuable than anyone else's, in my humble opinion, and no one is expendable. Personally, I am willing to die to rescue those taken, and if I lead, then I am willing to die defending any one of you, as befits a leader."
Lord Tarran 02-08-04, 07:35 PM	The werewolf smiles. What he said, but made less formal. My number one thing, don't be formal with me. I might be made joint leader, but I don't particulary like being talked up to, or down to.
jeajea 02-08-04, 07:39 PM	"Actually, yeah... to be honest, neither do I. I agree with the good gentleman here."
Bhryn Astairre 02-08-04, 10:15 PM	Rolls her eyes somewhat at Jea, perhaps in amusement as she pulls her hood back down over her face. Her wings twitch faintly after a good bristle.. then she sighs and looks down to her right side with a lofted brow as if studying something thoughtfully.
Irilym 02-08-04, 10:22 PM	Irilym clicks her tongue in her cheek in a 'tsk'ing manner. "Choose your leaders as you will...It makes no matter to me. However, let us not forget that you will be following my lead either way. That is, unless you two..." she pauses to point towards Jeajea and Tarran "...have suddenly been enlightened as to the paths to follow and places to go, which I highly doubt... Her manner is quite casual, her tone level and serene, and yet her words strike home with unerring accuracy, like a itch you can't reach, or one of those times you know someone is right, but you loathe every minute of the realization. What makes it worse is her face. She does not outwardly gloat like someone who knows they're right, but the way she speaks hammers it, and her composure makes it all the more a nuisance. Like a gloating smile that you don't see, but still burns at you because you know it's there, even if it's not shown.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-08-04, 10:36 PM	Tharivious smirks slightly and nods in deference to Jeajea's first comment. "Certainly the response of a true follower of Tymora, presuming the same goddess as I believe you meant, that is." He nods again to show his agreement to the wish of the co-leaders-to-be, then looks toward Irilym. His brow raises slowly before he replies. "One who requests that she not be harmed by those who sign the contract, then announces that she will accompany those on a likely watched journey? I find that somewhat doubtful, that one apparently so cautious would put herself into harm's way."
Ariadne 02-08-04, 10:37 PM	Ari is eventually shaken from the hapless mage's back, albeit very unhappily. She retreats closer to the "guards" and sulks, although half the time you could swear something malicious crosses her face as she looks back to the mage.
Irilym 02-08-04, 10:49 PM	Irilym turns her acidic green gaze on Tharivious, again speaking casually. Well, if you all believe you can find the way on your own with your...leaders...then I'll be on my merry way. I have no reason to risk my life to take you all to find your precious people since you seem to think you're invincible and will find your way without me. And with those words, she stands, as cool as ice, and just as hard or harder, turning for the portal with a calm and collected stride, as if she had not a care in the world.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-08-04, 11:02 PM	Tharivious smirks, just slightly, as his emerald eyes meet Irirlym's acidic ones. He shakes his head slightly. "That was not my intended implication at all. I was merely pointing out something I found interesting. I doubt if any of us think ourselves to be invincible, I for one don't. And I recall nothing of saying that your assistance was not appreciated in this matter. So by all means, stay. Prove that you do not decieve us in suggesting your guidance in this venture. Walking out now would merely prove that you intend to betray us sooner than reaching your apparent master, after all. And doing such a thing so early would hardly be sporting of you, now would it?" His eyes briefly fade darker to a nearly black shade for a short moment as he spoke the word 'decieve', as if his very form were putting emphasis on the word that his voice could not. He ends his words with a dry smile.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-08-04, 11:10 PM	*standing near the portal himself, he simple steps in front of Irilym's path as she heads towards it, remaining casual and poised* "I believe it was already mentioned that none of us have a clue where it is we go, nor really where we are, and that you are our only guide."
Irilym 02-08-04, 11:38 PM	Irilym pauses as Tharivious speaks and Rym steps in her way, addressing the former first with a chuckle. "Nice try, dear. I salute you for trying to turn this in your favor to keep me here. Quite commendable, but let's be reasonable. It's not about whether I'm here to decieve you or not. It's about the fact that if I leave, you all get to wander blindly at the lich's whims. Oh yes...you're on his turf now. I suppose without a guide, he'd have a right fun old game of cat and mouse...and it's not to hard to figure out who the mice would be. She shakes her head, looking to Rym'dael. "Although I'm glad to see some of us have our heads on straight and speak sense. She turns to face the rest of those gathered. "So then, let us get a few things straight before we move on. First of all, the lich is no master of me. If that is your thought, then you are quite foolish, and I can assure you it will be proved in short order..." If ever those brilliant green eyes dripped with venom, it was now, as if they dared anyone to prove otherwise. "Second, I suggest if you want to find your loved ones, or those that's you've ventured for, or whatever meaning this quest has for you, that you suck up the apparent animosity towards my former position, and have a drop of respect. I don't have to be here, risking my neck for people that I mostly don't know nor have a care for. Remember that fact, for I am not above leaving you all in this wasteland to be picked off like lambs to the slaughter. Let me reiterate why...I don't have to be here, and if I'm given good reason not to be, I won't be. What is most chilling about this is not the words that she speaks, but the cold truth and indifference with which she speaks them. Face as neutral as an undisturbed pond, she waits for her words to sink in.
Bhryn Astairre 02-08-04, 11:55 PM	Murmurs without even bothering to look up at the fracas, quite comfortable where she is with her cloak swirling round her ankles and the hood shadowing her face. "Y upo fus throden rual durah.. uan ders key si fus kvan pes'I posh crey arkat fus ocuir. O thurirl, yi offering fi thuri... aky fus opi, thuri nua, Irilym?" Tilts her head a little so her smile is visible. "The party hasn't even started yet and the guest of honour is already trying to run away..."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-08-04, 11:59 PM	Tharivious smiles slightly and glances around at the others for a brief moment, then steps a bit closer to Irilym and extends his hand to her as one would extend their hand in friendship. "That is word enough for me. In my opinion it is indeed better to walk with the predator you know is among you than to walk blindly into another's territory. So, indeed, stay among us. You have earned my respect through your words, for as long as you continue to show that you deserve it." His face is as calm as his unwavering voice, and his eyes maintain their bright gleam as he tries to make eye contact, his bearing emphasizing that his words are indeed truthful.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-09-04, 12:31 AM	*shakes her head, pulling out her bow, rosening the string as she listens to the commentary from all, then simply relaxes beside Rym, seeming not to pay attetion any more*
Irilym 02-09-04, 12:49 AM	She listens to what Bhryn and Tharivious have to say, taking in both before accepting the offered hand with a slight smile. "It's good to know that some aren't careless as well. I was beginning to wonder what I'd gotten myself into." She gives a light smirk before moving to Astairre, replying... "Axun, Y'thuri wux, vethithurirl...zyak karif zka wux austrat sjek wuxn sjort. Vur *yth* asj." She gives a grin and wink before turning to look over the gathering again, then raise her eyes to the sky briefly, cloud-filled and gray as it is, before saying... "Hmmm...I do hope you all brought heavy cloaks and sturdy boots... ...it looks as if it may snow."
jeajea 02-09-04, 07:18 AM	The Avariel of the party watches the exchenge with a tilted head and a thoughtful look. After a moment, he addresses Irilym. "So, you are the Lich's ex-servant? I wasn't aware of that. In fact, I didn't know who you were at all. I, for one, would welcome guidance, though - wandering these wastelands for days doesn't sound like fun." He glances towards the portal and shakes his head. . o O ( Our remaining missing companion might have to be left behind at this rate... )
Irilym 02-09-04, 02:18 PM	She gives a glance to the Avariel. "Correction...I am servant to no one. She does not say it as if offended, but simply as if it's a matter of fact. She stands and glances around. "I suppose I should introduce myself. I am Irilym, and it is I who called you all together to proceed on this journey. The journey will not be easy, I can promise you that. And the road ahead is long. If our last member does not appear soon, I fear we'll have to proceed without them. However, it can't be helped. The lich has little patience, and neither can we. Let us hope they show soon." She squats back down closer to the powdered ground, glancing back at the sky, then pulling her hood closer. . o O (This will most definitly be an unpleasant journey)
the cold one 02-09-04, 03:55 PM	As if in response to Irilym's words, the portal snaps shut, and a light snow begins to fall, inside the dome. After a moment, it begins to swirl around, and coalesce until a figure stands before the group. He wears long dark blue robes, his skin is light blue as are his eyes. His hair is white and he has a staff in his hand, that appears to be made of ice. With a bit of a smirk he looks around at those assembled. "Your thirteenth member will not be joining you." His voice is deep and grating, like ice crackling. "I suppose you will have to suffice."
jeajea 02-09-04, 05:06 PM	Jeajea studies the individual that is presumably Malek carefully, and remains silent.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-09-04, 06:09 PM	Tharivious looks to the sky as Irilym mentions snow and a slight scowl crosses his face as a thought sweeps his mind just briefly. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ I always wind up in a frozen wasteland.... They never choose somewhere comfortable.... ) He cuts the thought short as he notices the swirl in the dome and watches intently as the figure appears. His eyes narrow down as he focuses on studying the being even as his pupils turn into a deep tone of black darker than a moonless night. He says nothing as of yet, but the look on his face betrays the complete focus and resolve that is deepening in his mind.
Irilym 02-09-04, 08:23 PM	Irilym sniffs slightly, a sort of sneer flashing across her face briefly, as she quickly remarks. "Told you so..."
Armin-Gedrin 02-09-04, 08:33 PM	Armin turns as the figure forms. He growls and hefts his axe as he starts walking towards him. "Ye decidin to come play, eh?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-09-04, 08:48 PM	Tharivious looks toward Armin and shakes his head slightly. "Not yet, I'll wager that he's just toying with us now. It's not worth it to show him what we can do as a group so early, let him learn that when we arrive where he keeps our friends and families. As much as I'd like to see this lich ended right now, it would be wise to wait for the proper time.... Wise for us, and for those we came to recover." His eyes remain in their darkened state and the skin around them has begun to deepen in tone as well, though only slightly, as if his face was slowly becoming shadowed by an unseen presence.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-09-04, 08:52 PM	*ears perk slightly as he hears the snap of the gate close behind him. He drums his fingers on the shaft of his staff as it lays in the crook of his arm, listening from under the hood of his cloak as Malek appears behind him. His eyes narrow slightly under the hood of his cloak as the gem in his staff pulses slightly brighter with its crimson glow. Aside from that, he doesn't move, listening to the lich's words* *he glances over to Armin, shaking his head slightly* "I don't think that a wise move dwarf....he wouldn't have brought us here for his little game if he was going to show up and fight us as soon as we all arived" *glances over his shoulder with a mischievious smirk to malek* "Isn't that right....?"
Gellaenen 02-09-04, 08:57 PM	Gellaenen looks up slowly, his eyes shifting to their draconic shape as malek appears. His grip around the staff tightens as he glares at the lich. "play your games all you like, Lich. I will have my wife back"
Dante_Trublade 02-09-04, 09:30 PM	Listens silently to the group as they converse with the lich, arms crossed over his chest casually..though shaking his head at a few words said..muttering "Patience is a virtue I wish I had... "
the cold one 02-09-04, 09:45 PM	The blue figure laughs outloud as he listens to the others speak. "oh splendid. This will be much more entertaining that I could have possibly hoped for." With a wave of his hand, a spot on the dome opens like an iris, providing them with a way out into the cold wasteland. "Best hurry now. your friends await!" And with that, the figure vanishes into a swirl of ice and snow and flows out throught the opening.
Lord Tarran 02-09-04, 09:48 PM	I don't suppose we have to destroy those things. Ah well, ready when everyone else is. {OOC:Cold one, I'll get the sheet to you late tommorrow. Sorry its taking so long.}
Kirion Violatta 02-09-04, 10:06 PM	Kirion grummbles about forgetting to pack a heavy cloak but shrugs it off. He looks about waiting for the leaders to say what the first thing of action is going to be. . o O (Man this is going to be a harsh and somewhat annoying journey if there is going to be cold and poepl arguing among one another.)
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-09-04, 10:12 PM	Tharivious sneers a bit as he listens to Malek's words. He says nothing to the lich, but instead casts a brief glance around among the others, his expression of utter contempt fading back to his usual calm facade. "I guess that's it then...." He looks to Irilym specifically as he continues. "Lead when ready. Let's put an end to this and get our people back." He mutters a simple string of words in a slightly elven sounding dialect of draconic, then reaches his hands up and pulls forward the hood of his cloak over his head, leaving only the shadowed visage of his face barely visible, his eyes remaining darkened and seeming to darken the shadows of his hood even further. His hands are now gloved, as though he covered his hands beneath his cloak with unseen movements, and his arms are covered in a thick, warm looking fabric, likely part of the incantation's effect. He looks toward the opening and begins studying it cautiously.
Ariadne 02-09-04, 11:12 PM	As the lich comes, Ari stands, and the very air around her seems different. She no longer crouches, skips, or mumbles to herself, silently watching the lich, those blue eyes seeming hard as a frozen lake suddenly. Yes, something is very different. She speaks not a word until the lich is gone, but casts one simple glance around, pausing to narrow her eyes as she spies Dante. She then plants her hands on her hips. "Well, what are we waiting for. My Lord isn't patient..." Oh yes...something is different indeed.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-09-04, 11:24 PM	*Without paying Malek a second thought, he reaches down and plucks his pack from the ground, hoisting it over his shoulders and readjusts his cloak* . o O(save your hollow words lich....you have a limited number left...) *he turns to look at the rest, then lest his gaze rest on Irilym, waiting for a long moment before speaking* "Are we going? or is it your job to make us wait here til we die of old age? Some of us don't fit that bill...."
Irilym 02-10-04, 12:03 AM	Irilym turns to look at Rym'dael, lofting a brow. "Well, I could at least make you wait until you lime over in caked layers of snow, ice, and dust...hmm...actually, no, you seem to have plenty of the last already...but, please...by all means. Don't let me slow you." She stands, without a word, making for the opening in the dome, her heavy boot bottoms changing with a few well canted words to something resembling a stout net of metal that covers the sole of her boots and extends and a good three to six inches out around the boot. As the changes occur she goes from walking mid-calf deep in snow to treading over it without sinking in, the extension of her shoe distributing her weight so that she treads across the snow easily. She glances back. "Well...come on...I've not the patience to wait for you to lime over just yet." She smirks and continues on, her heavy cloak flapping in the slight breeze.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-10-04, 12:28 AM	*Smirks slyly as Irilym snaps back at him, standing placidly, actually sighing slightly to show his lack of interest as she marches towards the opening* *running his fingers along the script that is carved into his staff, he speaks a few words in an old, forgotten drow tongue, and his shoes emulate Irilym's, making his way on top of the snow after her* . o O(finally....we begin....) *he reaches up and pulls his cloak around him as he steps out of the dome, sheilding himself against the cold and pulling his hood down over his eyes to help sheild them from the brightness*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-10-04, 12:31 AM	Tharivious shakes his head slightly as he follows toward the opening, pausing breifly to look out into the sky above and the blizzard awaiting them all. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ What is it with the undead I seem to come up against and cold climates. First that damn necromancer, then the lousy hobgoblin, and now this.... At least the company this time seems more reliable than my former allies on those occasions.... ) Settling his right hand across his waist and onto the grip of the green longsword hilt and his left hand onto the silver short sword handle, he moves slowly and cautiously. He steps out into the snow and treads carefully, his innate agilty and senses preventing him from sinking too badly into the snow beneath his feet, but he sinks in by roughly half a foot none-the-less. He mutters under his breath, half to himself, half loud enough to be heard by those nearby. "At least the snowfall will conceal our tracks. Some good that will do against scrying though...." He pauses once more as he finds stable enough footing and looks back to make certain that the others make their way safely out of the dome.
Ceres 02-10-04, 12:55 AM	Ceres turns as the Lich appears, glancing it over with a slight smirk. His eyes have darkened from thier usual crystal blue to a storm blue. A throwing dagger slides into his hands and he begins to twirl it between his fingers. His gaze turns to Ari, nodding slightly to himself, looking at her in a new light. .o O ( She shows herself to soon though...should've waited. ) He turns, slipping the dagger away, drawing his bastard sword clear of its scabbard with a grin. He joins the others on the way to the opening, eyes constantly searching.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-10-04, 02:47 AM	*appearing not to have noticed the lich's appearance or disappearance, moving only when she hears Rym'dael move away from her. Pulling her hood up, she follows in behind, her back pack on her shoulders, and a short bow in her hand. Moving silently, and leaving no trace in the snow, she moves ahead of Rym'dael and near to Irilym. " How far do we travel this day Irilym? And do you have an idea of what we may face? Any fore knowledge you can give would be a boon...." *eyes glow slightly in the confines of her hood as she looks at Irilym, then looks away, her voice pitched low so it does not carry. Gaze shift to scan the horizon about them, the bow light in her grip*
Gellaenen 02-10-04, 03:20 PM	Gellaenen walks out with the group. his robes and hair flutter in the breeze, but he seems not to notice, or care. He speaks a few words and make a motion with his free hand, and, unlike the others, walks on top of the snow, leaving no footprints in his wake.
Armin-Gedrin 02-10-04, 03:38 PM	The dwarf looks out at the snow and frowns, then looks back at the rest of the group "err....ye all can be goin ahead o me. I be takin rear guard. Just be sure ta plow me a path t' walk through." He grins, slightly, and motions the rest to leave the dome.
Bhryn Astairre 02-10-04, 04:34 PM	Having remained fairly silent through said instructions and sneers, and the like.. she plows forward til she's right behind Armin. Tilting her head so she can gaze down at the stocky lump of red hair and a few thousand weapons, she gives him a slight... push towards the snow drifts. "Come on poppet.. no rest for the wicked and last I checked, you weren't checking into the Court of Stars any time soon..." Grins down at him.
Irilym 02-10-04, 05:28 PM	Irilym glances back to Tharivious as she walks. "Aye...we do have that small comfort, don't we..." She glances to Lily then off into the far distance through the falling snow, hre voice carrying the same measured tone that doesn't carry. "See those mountains in the distance? They're about a five day travel from here, but I believe if we keep up a decent pace and walk until the latter hours of daylight, giving ourselves time to make camp before dark, we can make them in three. It will be hard to tell exact times, but we'll stop for food sometime during the day when we can find a sheltered area, and do the same for morning and evening meals when we make camp for the night. We would usually make a good twenty miles in a day, but the foot of snow already on the ground will hamper our movement, as much as the cold, so that I would estimate we'll make about half that. Not to mention, some of our ... comrades will have to deal with the weather if they are not more prepared than they seem. "As for what we may face, I can only factor in what I know. Creatures who adore the cold could cross our paths...anything from simple polar bears to the more worrysome wendigos and winter wights. There's no telling what sorts of creatures inhabit this area on the lich's whim. Then there's the elements. It's already far below freezing out here, and it's yet to be night. We'll have to watch ourselves. Fire will be a neccessity if we're to stay warm enough, but such will require we keep watch throughout the night for creatures attracted to the light. Of course, who knows what this lot may come up with. "For now, it may be wise to scout ahead. Perhaps you and another with talents in stealth could scout ahead...I will go as well, just not alone. It's best to be safe since we're in the lich's playpen now. We will need to assure there's a suitable place for our night stop, especially should it snow all night..." She pulls her heavy, fur-lined cloak and hood tighter around her as she pauses to look back towards the dome and shout to those straggling behind. "Let's get a move on! We need to find a place to camp before daylight is gone."
Bhryn Astairre 02-10-04, 06:17 PM	Watches those trawl ahead and then glances at Armin with a grin. "I have an interesting trick, want to see it?" A soft light appears where the few bare parts of her skin is, just enough to suffuse her face from under the deep hood and it seems to flatten outward in a faint circle, pushing away the snow just enough to cut a narrow rut for the dwarf to walk in. She winks at him. "Besides, I can't fly in this weather... Come on, before miss Leather-face throws a hissy fit.."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-11-04, 02:13 AM	Tharivious smirks slightly as he sees Bhryn's light show and he shakes his head a bit. Seeing that the others are finding their way out easily enough, he turns from the dome and begins to tread toward the front of the group. His steps are clearly being measured carefully and seem slowed a bit, but he still manages a pace faster than most humans could manage, and in short order he catches up to Irilym and Lily at the front, just as mention is made of scouting. "That would be wise indeed. I'll be happy to help with any scouting team that we send up. As for another matter we may want to think about now: We'll need to have watchers for when we camp. It would be unwise to have everyone sleep at the same time."
Ceres 02-11-04, 03:18 AM	Ceres moves easily through the snow, seemingly less hindered by it then the others. He glances at Bhryn and Armin, smirking with a slight shake of his head. After a moment's consideration, he slows his pace so that he's walking beside Armin and Bhryn. Hey. Figured if I'm going to walk through this might as well do it with two people I trust...and not offer up a target to those I don't. He glances around at the terrain, then up at the group, slipping his bastard sword back into its sheathe. I'm not sure everyone's even going to make it to the Lich's lair. Not in this weather. Guess I should've brought that ring of warmth, eh?
jeajea 02-11-04, 04:46 AM	Jea, from right behind Ceres, gives him a grin as he walks along. Wordlessly, he offers Ceres a ring... As he walks, in simple brown, loose and thin robes, it's evident he must be using magic - and, indeed, he has two rings on, as well as an amulet and bracers, as obvious magical items. Others may be about him, but they're not so obvious. Apart from the two swords, of course. He doesn't appear to have any trouble with the snow, or with keeping up. He moves forwards to Tarran. "Should we have scouts? I can keep an eye out for any psionical activity in a small area around us, though if our foe is clever he may have used some non-detection type spells. It might be wise to have some people out, looking around for trouble."
Bhryn Astairre 02-11-04, 01:58 PM	Lifts her hood slightly, face aglow so she can see Ceres as they walk just ahead of Armin to give the fossilised stump room to manouevre. A faint smile crosses her features, setting it otherworldly and again, less grave and serious. "Ring of warmth.. hehe..." Winks at Jea as he passes and runs on up, "Always someone with just what you need at hand. The cold doesn't bother me, I just find it hard going on the feathers." Glances round, catching Dante's eye and throws him a lazy wink and a rolled eye towards the trudging dwarf behind them. . o O ( tp> isn't he fun? Wait til he starts grumping.. hehe.. ) Lowers her hood and looks back at Ceres before touching his shoulder and lowering her voice slightly for his ears alone. "Some indeed may not make it.. if I do not, then free my daughter. Celestia must have her Paragon to endure... my child must live, even if I must die." a faintly guilty look. "I gamble so many lives on this venture... and I was never the most patient of gamblers admittedly. And if I make it with you, we'll both go home to listen to Dearah yelling our ears off about how reckless we are.. though I imagine I will get the brunt of her temper. Heh.."
Dante_Trublade 02-11-04, 02:43 PM	Slowly pushes off the wall, heading towards the opening in the wall after most of the others have left..yawning slightly and patting his already warm skin, muttering "oh the benefits of elemental bloodlines. " Grins to himself as he steps out into the cold.
Ariadne 02-11-04, 03:04 PM	With a mutter of "finally", Ari sets out after Dante, keeping her pace to stay a few steps behind him. She does pluck a holy symbol out from under the layers of cloak, armor, and clothing and mutter a short prayer with it clutched in her fist. Then she replaces the symbol under her clothing and armor and walks on, pulling her hood up against the snow. Her eyes are locked on one figure out of the group and filled with hatred.
jeajea 02-11-04, 04:06 PM	Jea flashes Bhryn a grin. "Not just a pretty face... besides, why would I have lied earlier about saying I have rings of warmth?" He gives her a wink.
Bhryn Astairre 02-11-04, 04:18 PM	Smirks at Jea, and bites her tongue against any comments it would just love to make...
Armin-Gedrin 02-11-04, 04:31 PM	Armin grins up at Bhryn through his snow flecked red beard. "Aye lass. P'rhaps yer got a use er two 'bout ye after all." He grins, then lets it fade, the smile replaced by a grim look. "dinna be worryin yer wings, lass. We be gettin yer Alantie back. Ye gots me word on it."
Bhryn Astairre 02-11-04, 04:59 PM	Looks at the dwarf then finally really smiles with the slight exhalation of laughter. A merry sound. "I know Armin... and we'll do it all with you looking like a bulldog chewing a hornet..." Laughs even more, straightening her shoulders to shake off what snow forms on her wings.
Armin-Gedrin 02-11-04, 05:58 PM	the snowy dwarf chuckles "woof" then he turns and continues to trudge through the snow.
Dante_Trublade 02-11-04, 06:30 PM	Trudges behind most of the group, making his way through the snow despite there being a small path, lofting his already frosty eyebrows a little " Its a tad bit nippy, dont you all agree? " Chuckles jovially, not expecting an answer...well, not a good-humored one anyways.
jeajea 02-11-04, 06:32 PM	Jea grins and silently chucks him a ring. He turns back to Bhryn and gives her the most impudent smile... "Oh, go on, Bhryn. I know it must be hard to keep that mouth closed. I know you have witty retorts and put-downs. You know you can't hold it in. You'll burst, so you will. Come on... do yer worst..." He gives he another wink - this one encouraging.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-11-04, 06:55 PM	Tharivious continues along, keeping an even pace with the others. His keen eyes scan along the horizon as he glances about the frozen wasteland. His right hand subconciously moving to the shadowy ring on left middle finger that has found its way outside of his glove. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Good thing the Enclave saw fit to provide me with one of these.... ) He takes a look back over his shoulder at the others and smirks seeing Jeajea passing out rings. With a slight chuckle, he speaks just loud enough to be heard by the rest of the party, but sounds as if he is intentionally limiting his voice to the lowest feasable volume. "Do you always carry a surplus of those Jeajea, or did you just select the right clothing for the day that had a pocketful?"
jeajea 02-11-04, 06:59 PM	"It's called being prepared, friend... we were off to meet an ice lich, the most sensible thing to bring seemed like some rings of warmth. So I went and found me some. I do need them back at the end, as they aren't all mine... but yes. Planning, y'see..."
Xerneth Karjen 02-11-04, 07:27 PM	An odd black mist fades in amongst the clouds, in the depths of the snowy nimbus where light dare not penetrate. Slowly, it coalesces into a solid physical form. Hidden within the cloud from the sight of any below appears a short male figure, just five and a half feet tall, clad from head to toe in what seems an uncharacteristic color; bright white. Armor that appears made from a spider's webbing and studded with small bits of a white metal clings close to his form, and a long flowing cloak that despite its bright coloration is clearly a drowic piwafwi hangs from his shoulders. The figure is seated upon the back of a dragon-like beast. Ivory scaled with tinges of ice-blue in scattered places across its hide, stocky hind legs and a wide, flat tail. Its wide wings clearly identifying it as an Ice Drake. The cloaked figure draws back his hood, revealing a black leather cowl that covers his face entirely including a set of black lenses over his eyes. He looks down through the clouds with a sneer on his concealed face, gazing upon the party as he mutters, "For fun and games it has come time, to coat you all in sheets of rime. Like it or not the chase begun, and you are the prey, hunted by more than one...." The figure looks to the sky around him and grins as he raises up an unholy symbol of a dagger positioned over a spider web and mutters in a combination of drowic and abyssal, causing a slight black radiance to emit from his outstretched hand. Like a bolt of lightning, the energy crackles and courses out into the cloud, causing a short blaze to be seen by those below. Within moments, the snow turns to chill rain, followed soon after by pellets of hail the size of a human's head that impact and pock-mark the snow around them. The very weather being turned to the hidden and camouflaged being's will.
Lord Tarran 02-11-04, 07:56 PM	{OOC: Can someone send me a PM telling me whats going on. I missed yesterday and the day before completely, and don't have the time to read everything. Thank ya. Changing into his giant wolf form, armor plates the color of the moon appear on him. He glows red for a moment, before fire expodes outwords. HIs is surround by an aura of warmth, no cold or ice piercing it. He glances around, smiling in a wolfish way at everyone. Come on under the shield, it won't bite. It'll keep us guarded. Also, any ideas on how we are going to deal with the guardians up ahead. I was thinking brute force on my part. I can pierce magical machines defenses without a blink. Any one else have any ideas?
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-11-04, 08:19 PM	Tharivious smiles a bit at Jeajea's response. "A wise preparation indeed. Let's hope that they aren't as needed as they likely will be...." He blinks as his eyes catch sight of the initial flash in the clouds. "Great...." The elf frowns as he sees the rain begin to freeze before meeting the snow at his feet, then looks skyward. He dodges to the side just as one of the hail stones plummets down where he stood, just barely avoiding it. He looks back to the others and to Tarran in particular, raising an eyebrow slightly at the field of apparent heat. "Are you sure that's such a good idea? Not only would bunching up make us an easier target, but we don't want to draw the attention of heat seeking beings out here. We don't need a swarm of creatures on our trail just yet my friend."
Lord Tarran 02-11-04, 08:25 PM	I'm not too worried about that. My shield has all the immunities I have, which includes most spells. Plus, I can mask it if need be.
Armin-Gedrin 02-11-04, 08:57 PM	Armin blinks, then curses as the hail clunks on his head. With a continuous stream of curses, he slings his axe and draws his sheild, holding it over his head. "now ain;t this just great. Ye'd think we'd a seen somethin like this comin." Growls as another chunk of ice bounces off his armored shoulder
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-11-04, 09:05 PM	Tharivious looks as if he is about to respond to Tarran, but instead leans forward to avoid another hail stone, wincing as his lean causes his right shoulder to enter the path of another. He grimaces as the relatively thin protection of his cloak and armor absorbs little of the impact and feels his arm go slightly numb from the blow. "This isn't natural in the least bit. There were no signs of hail before now." He focuses more intently on avoiding the hail storm, deftly weaving between the stones, not having the luxury of a shield to use to absorb the impacts.
Gellaenen 02-11-04, 09:19 PM	Gellaenen's eyes narrow as the hail starts. A few pieces hit him, leaving a thin line of red on his face. With a growl that is more draconic than elven, he speaks a few words and makes a motion with his hand, and continues to walk atop the snow, a shimmering barrier flickering each time a piece of ice hits.
Lord Tarran 02-11-04, 09:21 PM	Tarran continues to watch amused as his companions fend of snow, as they melt clear off his aura.
Dante_Trublade 02-11-04, 09:33 PM	Frowns as the party is pelted with overly large hail chunks...taking cares to step out of the way of any falling towards him " and a one two three..sssstep...." Can almost be seen/heard making a game of it..
Kirion Violatta 02-11-04, 09:43 PM	Shutters at teh chilling rain raising his wings to cover his head as he begins to feel the rain get hard. "What i nthe blazzes is happeing?" A bit irritated Kirion glances about hoping some light can be shined on the situation.
Lord Tarran 02-11-04, 09:55 PM	The werwolf, still warm, dry, and jovial, says: Its a standard weather manipulation spell. He turned the snow into hail. I could change it to rain again, but I'm not sure what kind of counter spells Malek has up.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-11-04, 10:39 PM	Tharivious grimaces as he rubs his shoulder slightly, returning his right hand to the handle of his green longsword. He continues evading the pieces of hail in his path as he looks back at the others, smirking slightly at Dante's apparent game. "Well, at least this means we know we're being followed instead of just suspecting it...."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-12-04, 04:14 AM	*nods to Irilym's suggestion, glancing back at Tharivious, smiling crookedly* " I will pair up with Irilym here and scout ahead, we will take turns with one another. Tharivious, you and another will range out when we come back, giving us each a chance to rest and keep in contact." *looks up at the flash of light, her eyes narrowing searching in the clouds, then is pelted by smaller hail stones and dodging larger ones* "Indeed the games begin, who is our first adversary and what little games shall we play" *arches a brow, glancing back at Bhryn and the others, then shakes her head* o 0 ( tp> please keep the unnecessary chatter to a minimum, we are the prey here, we don't need to aid our hunters any. It already looks like we have a follower...)
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-12-04, 04:32 AM	Tharivious nods to Lily at her suggestion. "That sounds like a good plan to me. As for the first foe...." He taps one of the larger fallen hail stones at his feet and smirks as he finds it to be as solid as true ice. "It isn't likely a weather mage. This hail seems naturally formed. My guess is that whoever is doing this is altering the cloud structure itself, though how, I'm not quite sure. To do this, one would have to melt the moisture down and then refreeze it instantaneously, or close to it. Or at least that's my guess...." He jumps back just as a larger stone falls where his head would have been stricken and smirks. ".... and somehow manage to sustain the change in temperature. I could be wrong though."
Bhryn Astairre 02-12-04, 01:10 PM	. o O ( tp> I'll do what I please... as for this 'someone' following us, it stands to reason Malek would send someone after us. If it's our attention they want, then they'll have it in due course, and I somehow doubt that any of us talking will lessen it. Friendly chatter is hard to come by, sometimes, and it keeps spirits up. So do excuse me, won't you? ) Lightly shifts to one side, letting a lovely chunk of hail bounce into the snow and roll a bit further away from her. Lofting a brow, she looks at Ceres and then grins. "Wish I'd memorised my orison for wind wall now, heh..." Whistles as she tucks her cloak about herself and literally seems to let those chunks -bounce- off her without any seeming side effects or harm, all smallish chunks mind.. those larger ones she sidesteps and lets Armin have a play with on his shield.
the cold one 02-12-04, 02:55 PM	Bhryn: 43% Through the swirl of the hail and wind, three dark shapes loom ahead. they seem to stand about 10 ft tall. With loud, gutteral roars, three furry white creatures become visible. they appear to be large polar bears. One heads towards Tharivious, the other towards bhryn and Armin, and the third towards Tarran. Two more charge along behind the first three. All five seem to be feral. Their eyes blaze red and their claws longer than normal.
Irilym 02-12-04, 03:07 PM	Irilym nods to Lily, then looks to the sky as the weather takes quite a lovely turn for the worse. She sets about putting her reflexes to the test, pulling her cloak about her to give her a little more padding against those she cannot avoid. "Oh yes...the fun begins indeed." She turns to Lily and Tharivious. "It's now or never. Lily and I will go on ahead. We need to find shelter. Tharivious, inform the rest and see if one of them can't do something to help against this weather." She rolls to the side to avoid a rather large stone, coming into a crouch and sliding a bit over the surface from the sudden motion, the snow barely stirred up as it has begun to ice over from the new change of weather. "We go, now." And without a backward glance to see whether Lily is coming, she sets off against weather, weaving, ducking, and almost dancing with the dangerous hail of hailstones.
Ariadne 02-12-04, 03:43 PM	As Ari continues along, the hailstones begin to pelt through the magical barrier she had surrounded herself with. After the first stone pelts into her, knocking her from her feet, she stands, turning that hateful gaze to the sky. She retrieves her holy symbol from the folds of her clothing and raises it towards the sky, shouting a prayer at the sky as if to tell they clouds they had to stop. The air flickers around her, the holy symbol briefly glowing green and making it seem as if shafts of green-white light were spewing forth from her closed fingers. After a moment, a multihued barrier flickers into place, offering her protection from the elements. She turns towards the sound of the feral growling and quite suddenly those hate-filled eyes widen and soften into childlike amazement as she squeals at the top of her lungs: "PETS!! Ari wants Ari wants Ari wants!!!" Still squealing with glee she barrels towards the closest polar bear, leaping at it from behind and clinging with all her might to whatever part of it she makes contact with ((Poor bears...:D ))
the cold one 02-12-04, 04:29 PM	((Forgot to mention: Do what you wish with the bears. Rp your hearts out with them))
Ariadne 02-12-04, 05:08 PM	((WAHOOO! Pets for Ari! :rofl: )) Ari leaps onto the bear's back, clinging that white fur for dear life as it thrashes to and fro. However she is heard to be murmuring "pet pet pet pet pet pet pet" over and over again as she clings to the fur. As if the words meant something, her holy symbol glows that greenish-white again, enveloping her and the bear. When it ceases the bear seems...friendly to Ari as she sits on it hugging it's neck squealing delightedly. "Ari's Ari's Ari's!!! YAY! Black Lord gives to Ari. Mister Garak Sir will be pleased!" With that she produces what appears to be a sun-dried but flexible strip of leather and ties it around the bear's neck, leading it along like a child leading it's new puppy. The bear follows, obligingly, oddly enough...just what did she do to it? ((Anyone who was there at the last Celestial War will know exactly what that "leash" is :devil: ))
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-12-04, 05:11 PM	((SHEESH! gone a day and a half and I gotta play SERIOUS catch up)) *Rym'dael trudges along on top of the snow without saying much, letting those who wish to speak and draw attention to themselves do so as he slowly, rather casually makes his way towards the back of the group, keeping his sensative eyes covered as much as possible in the blinding brightness of the snow covered landscape.* *with a slight thunk, the first ice pellet lovingly taps him in the shoulder, and he casts his eyes towards the sky with a rather disgruntled look upon his face* "so it's gonna be like that....is it?" *flipping the hood of his cloak back, he runs his fingers along the scroll work on the shaft of his staff, beginning to speak softly as he sticks the pointed end into the snow til it strikes dirt(if it does). The large gem in the head of the staff pulses slowly, growing brighter with each puslation until it flashes, and then dies down, releasing the spell(controll weather)* *Glancing up with a slight smirk, it fades quickly as he sees the large bear like creatures heading their way, looking none too friendly* *shaking his head, he pulls his staff from the snow, wiping it clean with his cloak and trudging off towards one of the bears. He reaches up with one hand, taking hold of the gem in his staff and removing it. He places it in one of the pockets of his robe as the prongs that held the gem in place close into a point to match the one on the opposite end of the staff. He clumps along, not graceful mind you, towards one of the bears, taking on a grumbling that would make Armin proud*
Armin-Gedrin 02-12-04, 05:21 PM	Armin blocks another large chunk of ice with his sheild, resulting in a loud bang and a growl. . o O(growl? that ain't...) The dwarf blinks as he sees the bears coming at the group. With a smirk and a growl of his own, he slings his shield and unslings his axe. With a twinkle in his eye and dwarven battle cry, he charges towards the bears, an action that may take him a few moments, as he is charging through the snow.
Lord Tarran 02-12-04, 05:27 PM	The werewolf howls at the bears, calling them to him. The ferocity seen is lost, as they come towards the aura. He says to all in thought speak: Kill them while I have them under control. Ari, pick one, and he shall be yours.
Ariadne 02-12-04, 05:55 PM	Ari pulls her leashed bear to a halt, being a distance away from him and his aura. "Sit, bear-pet" is all she says, the large animal obeying unquestioningly. She pats it and babbles to it a moment before turning to the lined up bears, not hearing the thought speech. "Oooooh...Ari can have moooore!!!! Bearsies all lines up for Ari!" Another high pitched squeal leaves her mouth and she jumps ecstatically, running over to the bears. "Ari wants this one and this one and this one and this one" she says, touching each one of the four and babbling something completely incomprehensible to each as she passes. Her holy symbol glows a threatening green as she touches each bear. Then something happens...as if some inner insanity has been touched and brought forth, the bears go mad and Ari stands squealing joyously the whole time, "Be free, bear-pets. Ari says be free!" Free they are...free to continue their attacks, driven now by an incomprehensable insanity. Ferocious growls guide the predators which now attack out of sheer madness, their minds completely scrambled and out of touch. ((You don't wanna mind-speak to Ari. She's so insane that the feedback from doing so drives others to madness. As for the bears, she thinks she's doing them a favor. She's infected them with the insanity, frankly, making them as crackers as she is. They, too, will produce the same sort of "feedback" if attempts are made to control them. Even Ari can't control them now. Can't let the fun of the fight be killed THAT easily, now can I... :devil: ))
jeajea 02-12-04, 06:09 PM	Jea blinks, perceiving Ari's action. . o O ( I pray to Tymora that she becomes useful! ) He draws his swords, making for a bear. He motions to everyone else to follow suit as he begins laying in to it. He's not really trying; this is fairly standard stuff. He even calls out, "Try as much as these bears require... they're probably just a measure of us rather than a real challenge. Don't push yourself to hard." He makes short work of the bear. He doesn't apear to have any trouble what-so-ever avoiding it's blows, nor likewise the hailstones.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-12-04, 06:42 PM	Tharivious nods to Irilym, looking aside as he spots the approaching bear. "Move swiftly then, I'll buy some time from our predators here." With a focusing of his mind and closing of his eyes, the elf vanishes in the shadows that the clouds above project over him. Cloak and all he simply disappears, only to reappear less than a second later, rising from the shadow of the bear that was headed in his direction. In a flash, the pair of ancient longswords flash from their sheathes, being drawn forward with the blades reversed, the points of the razor edged weapons directed toward the bear's back. He drives backward with his elbows, slipping the blades between the bones of the bear's ribcage and piercing straight through its lungs. Two small jets of flame, one chill black as night, the other a burning emerald, cover the blades as they connect with the beast, preventing any blood from being spilled upon the snow. Taking a step forward and away from the thing, he withdraws his blades, clean as if they were new from a forge. The flames vanish instantly, only having been visible for the moment of impact. He glances over his shoulders at the bear who, in its Ari induced frenzy, never saw the attack coming, and smiles as he sees it slump to the ground. He resheathes his blades and calmly settles his cloak back into place as he looks over toward the others as he waits for them to finish with their own fun, muttering to himself. "So much for that one...."
Xerneth Karjen 02-12-04, 07:02 PM	The hidden figure on drake-back in the clouds sneers as he watches the weather fall under the control of another, allowing it to pass into whatever its new master will guide it to become. He spurs his mount forward, past the spells he put in effect. He passes through the cloud of freezing fog and beneath the horizontal wall of fire, dispelling them as he goes by. Staying aloft and hidden in the cloud cover, he looks down at the group as they battle with the bears and smirks to himself, . o O ( Now, now. Can't let this bit of fun end quite so soon....Perhaps I should help to prolong things....No, not just yet.... )
Gellaenen 02-12-04, 07:18 PM	Gellaenen's form shimmers slightly as he stands still, watching the others battle the bears. He shows no emotion, or any signs that he might join the fray. He does, however, glance skyward for a moment, his eyebrows furrowing slightly. After a few moments, he shakes his head and shrugs, looking back at the dissection of the bears.
Ariadne 02-12-04, 07:59 PM	Meanwhile, Ari takes up the leash of her new bear-pet again, hoping up onto it's back with quite a struggle. She ties the "leash" in a weird pattern similar to a bridal and then clutches it and a few fists full of fur, obviously intending to ride her new pet. "Go, bear-pet," is the only thing she says for the bear to stand up and continue along its way, both it and its rider apparently oblivious to the other bears attacking. Ari herself could not grin any wider without her entire face splitting in two.
Armin-Gedrin 02-12-04, 08:09 PM	Armin plows his way through the snow towards a bear, only to have the Avariel cut it down easily. With a glare, he pushes off to another one. He snarls and ducks underneath a ferocious swipe of claws and brings his axe blade up, into the bears chest, splattering the fur and the snow with bright red blood. He spins around and brings the axe down, releaving the bear of the use of its head. not at all as clean and pretty as Tharivious, but just as effective. He wipes some gore from his face and turns to see how the others are faring.
Bhryn Astairre 02-12-04, 08:11 PM	Watches people go careening off into the snow and hitches her cloak with a slight blink, like coming back down to oerth after being thrown up beyond the atmosphere. She takes a side-step in some minor 'what...?' and just gets clipped by Armin making his bull-like charge. Unable to sustain her own balance, her leg slips in the snow and she latches onto Ceres for balance automatically. "Oops.." Coughs and fights for her ability to stand, some of the 'seriousness' gone from her place, to be replaced by faint puzzlement.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-12-04, 08:58 PM	*Stepping towards the nearest oncoming bear, he watches the thing hoist itself up onto it's back legs, increasing its height in a sign of aggression. Rym' shakes his head, moving up into the bears reach, but stay in a low crouch to keep himself out of striking range* *After a few missed swipes of his massive paws and claws, the polar bear type creature roars in frustration, rearing back to bring the full weight of its body down onto the small drow* *Rym grins as he pivots back out of the incoming monolith, directing the spear like pointed end of his staff directly up under the chin of the bear, burring it deep into the beasts skull and listening to the crunching of the bones as the spike explodes through the thick skull* *with a smirk of satisfaction, he turns towards the rest of the group as the beast falls lifelessly to the ground, quirking a thin white brow at Gelleanen as he gazes skyward. Turning his attention up, he glances around slowly for a moment, then looking back at the silver haired elf with a questioning look as he removes his staff from the deat beast and cleans it on its fur*
Gellaenen 02-12-04, 09:05 PM	Gellaenen looks at rym'dael and shakes his head slightly. "I thought I saw something, but I was mistaken." He looks skyward one last time for a moment, then heads off after Irilym and Lilyanna.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-12-04, 09:13 PM	*He watches Gell as he walks after Irilym and Lily, brow still quirked slightly until the elf passes him. He takes another glance at the sky, and then moves to follow, replacing the gem back in his staff as he walks*
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-12-04, 09:30 PM	((if the 'controll weather' spell took effect, the temp will be in the mid 40's F. and cloudy, with no precipitation. hehe, gotta protect those sensitive drow eyes somehow))
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-12-04, 09:30 PM	Tharivious looks over toward Ariadne and just shakes his head seeing the apparent stability shattered so quickly. He begins to trudge along after the rest of the group, looking over to Rym'dael. "Thanks for handling the weather. That hail was starting to get annoying." He looks toward the loon again and shakes his head seeing her turn one of the bears into a steed. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ This is going to be a long trip.... )
Xerneth Karjen 02-12-04, 09:48 PM	The figure still among the clouds looks down over the carnage below among the bears with a slight grin beneath his mask. . o O ( Interesting, interesting indeed. They use such spells for simple needs, and perhaps leave less for later. This will prove a most interesting hunt indeed.... ) The figure spurs his mount onward and guides it away from those on the ground, flying ahead on the path north and staying concealed amongst the clouds, away from the horrid light above them.
Dante_Trublade 02-12-04, 10:13 PM	Calmly walks along, letting the others handle the situation with the bears....smirking a little at Ari's madness, shaking his head. Looks up noting the ice chunks stopped falling..for the most part.. "hmm....better than nothing I suppose.. "
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-13-04, 12:13 AM	*The slightest inclination of his head is all the responce he gives to the thanks to the change for the better in the weather pattern. Instead, he continues to trudge along towards Irilym and Lily, one foot after the other as he moves across the snow. He glances sideways at Ari, shaking his head slightly* . o O(As crazy as she may be....she's the smartest of us all so far...)
Lilyanna_Rose 02-13-04, 02:37 AM	*follows in Irilym's wake, noting the ease that the others take out the bears. Shaking her head at Ari, but moves swiftly away from everyone, her bow at the ready. Ranging out away from Irilym, but staying within sight range, Lily travels swiftly over the snow, eyes searching the tundra for movement and possible shelter. Glancing up at the sky occasionally, something catches her eyes, but is always gone before she can focus on it. o 0 ( our little visitor doesn't want to be seen yet, I can wait.) *smiles ferally to herself, moving back to cross Irilym's path, her voice pitched low, points in the direction she came from " It would seem our companions made short work of those bears.....that Ari is a few pints short of a keg. There looks to be shelter over the next rise,appears to be defensible and a break from the wind. The others seem to be fairing alright so far.... *glancing back at the small line of companions, her eyes picking out each in turn, then shakes her head* "none worse for wear from that little encounter....stupid girl, that bear..*growls* this is going to be wearisome. Forgive me Irilym." *moves easily along side of Irilym, nothing showing in the snow that she had even passed over it, her eyes scanning the distance.*
Kirion Violatta 02-13-04, 11:57 AM	Kirion stayed back, not attacking the bears knowing that if all of them attacked at teh same time that it would be likely they hit each other in the mass of swords and shields. He looked over at Ari arching a brow then laughing slightly. . o O (Well that is interesting.) He looked in the direction that Irilym and Lily took off in wondering what they have found if anything.
Bhryn Astairre 02-13-04, 01:11 PM	With the absence of the hail, she flips aside her cloak and takes a couple of steps backwards... hopefully onto Armin's foot :D ... then with another few steps forward and a strange half crouch and a twist, she lauches herself easily into the air, her silver wings snapping open so she can effortlessly stay a few feet above the snow and as she 'kites' along behind the group, she absently shakes snow from her boot toe. Again, hopefully over Armin :D. She shifts her cloaks hood aside slightly and then hums as she skims along without effort or pace, glancing sharply about as she goes. "...nice day for flying..."
Kirion Violatta 02-13-04, 01:15 PM	Noticing Bhryn take flight, Kirion soon takes flight himself stretching out his wings as he leaps to the air catching up with Bhryn easily. "Having fun yet...?" He says with a smirk.
Bhryn Astairre 02-13-04, 02:09 PM	Smiles at Kir, "Well... somewhat, yes."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-13-04, 02:14 PM	*glances back over her shoulder, and frowns at the sight of the of the pair flying, then goes back to searching the horizon as she walks* o 0 ( [closed]we are going to attract everything within 10 leagues of here..... I now remember why I don't do well in a group....0 *glances back at the others on the ground, checking on their progress, smiles crookedly*
Dante_Trublade 02-13-04, 02:18 PM	Yawns, watching the two of them take flight...trudging his merry way along in the snow...keeping an eye on ari and her bear..
jeajea 02-13-04, 02:23 PM	Jea sheathes his swords. He makes his way back to trudge along with the group, a momentary disapproving frown on his face. He shakes his head before glancing skywards. . o O ( Watch yourself, Bhryn. There's something up there. )
Bhryn Astairre 02-13-04, 05:07 PM	Tilts her head slightly then smiles, . o O ( As always Jea... much more at home up here than down in the snow. Getting up far enough to see the beauty of a place.. without the dross that inhabits it. You know.. )
Obsidianjaerc 02-13-04, 06:09 PM	A faint faraway whoosing sound can be heard , within a few seconds a gasp from what sounds senteint is heard and a few sexond after that an elf falls trhough the sky lengthwise you judge that he could be a solid 5'8. His skin is lightly tanned and has his long white-blonde hair drawn into a loose braid whose tie suddenly snaps and is carried away freeing his hair to whip about his head. Two bright blue eyes can be glimpsed shining for a moment and two pendent fly wildly around his neck one of burnished copper, weathered and beaten the other an emerald teardrop that keeps hitting his face while sparkling merrily from its many facets. A well-made ring of silvery-blue metal glints brightly. At about that point he hits the snow , hard leaving a great spray of powder all around. He moans soflty and mutters "Bloody hell I was on my way...stupid lich-" the rest is cut off by another "OW". Upon examiny the hole he has made you see that (for those of you who know him) it is Jaerc (and for those of you who dont it is an elf . A carved ivory sword pommel sticks clearly from the right side of his belt - a simple leather affair lacking a substantial buckle - at a very odd angle. A little to the side there lies a golden dagger sized scabbard and a pouch that are beening quickly approached by a spreading pool of blood. "Er...somebody...give me...a hand?" He asks in a pained voice.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-13-04, 06:19 PM	Tharivious glances over his shoulder as he continues to march forward and smirks as he spots Bhryn and Kirion have gone airborn. With a slight chuckle, he turns back and continues forward . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Even if that does draw attention to us, we'll at least have a bit of aerial support.... )
Ariadne 02-13-04, 09:11 PM	Ari stops as a large hole is made in the path of her an her bear. A frown crosses her face as she looks in, finding something live and elvish. She stares down at it a second before patting the large bear and pointing to Jaerc... "Get it, bear-pet." ...and the bear complies (( :devil: It's good to be evil ))
Irilym 02-13-04, 09:25 PM	Irilym turns to look at Lily as she slides across the snow, using the slippery surface to her advantage to travel without leaving marks. The material of her boots seems to minmize any noise that would be made as she almost skates across the ice, flickering from shade to shade in a sense. She stops to survery the area as Lily comes up, giving her a nod. "Yes, that mound looked a suitable place to stay the night. if we set up camp right we should be able to block off the wind." She glances to Ari on the bear. "Oh no...there's nothing to forgive. That one is going to be...bothersome. I suppose we should go back and inform the rest of our findings. The temperature will begin to drop soon as night starts to settle in, and I for one would like to be by a fire by then." She gives a short smirk, then sets off back towards the group.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-14-04, 06:12 PM	*chuckles, and nods her agreement with Irilym, then arches a brow at the sudden movement from the bear and Ari* o 0 ( uh oh, what has she found) *picks up the pace as they move back towards the group, frowning* "I wonder what that nut has found now?"
Lord Tarran 02-14-04, 06:28 PM	Suddenly, Tarran appears to be wracked in pain. He convulses, and then disappears in a flash of green light. Left behind is 12 coins, and a note. "Should you ever need me again, hold the coin and call Tarran, for I must be off thanks to things out of my control. But should I be needed I will come, in full Veram form." OOC:As I'm sure everyone's aware, I made a monumental screw up the other day, and now feel I need to concentrate on learning to RP a little better. I need to drop out of this because I'm to far spread. If you should need Tarran, however, PM me, and he'll teleport in. For the DM's, I can only back once for each person, and once what I was clled for is complete, I disappear, like a planar ally.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-14-04, 06:41 PM	(( D'oh, missed a post before my last one, reacting from there.... )) Tharivious blinks as he spots the falling elf and watches the being plummet into the snow. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Well.... You don't see that every day.... ) He turns around momentarily and walks over in the direction of the landing, raising an eyebrow as he watches Ari and her bear move for the fallen figure. Shaking his head slightly as he spots the figure and the blood, then looking to the bear, thinking it might be slightly more rational than its rider, he speaks directly to the creature. "Careful now, try not to hurt the man." He looks over toward the others and speaks in a calm voice. "We're going to need a healer over here...." The elf blinks, yet again, and trails off as he catches sight of the pain wracked Tarran and the flash of green light marking his disappearance. With a slight shake of his head, he mutters under his breath in a shadowed language, that of the Penumbrals. "One perhaps gained and one gone.... This is going to be a long trip...."
Armin-Gedrin 02-14-04, 07:32 PM	armin flicks some blood off his axe, as well as wiping a blotch from his face. being away from Bhryn, his foot is not stepped upon, but the chunk of falling snow makes a direct hit on his head. With a growl and a smirk, he scoops up a snowball and hurls it at bhryn, then immediatly shoulders his axe and trudges back to the group. He pauses almost immediatly, as the elf makes a swan dive into the ground. He shakes his head muttering something about 'elfs' then quirks a brow at Tarran. "Th' work o th' lich?"
Obsidianjaerc 02-15-04, 01:07 AM	Jaerc starts to try to sit up just as a lumbering feral polar bear come over to his hole and jumps in. The bear picks him up around the middle quite gently and Jae looks relieved...that is until the bear hops out of the hole and chomps a bit carrying him over to Ari where it spits him out at her feet. Rather confused at his situation he moans softly , blinks a couple of times and manages to not pass out...for a while he hopes.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 01:35 AM	*frowns as she watches the exchange, turning into a scowl when she notices Tarran disappearance* "looks like we are down to one stu.....fearless leader. I wonder what they have found" *wanders up to the group, crossing her arms as she looks from each in turn, then up at Bhryn and co. "Bhryn, come on down, we need to do some discussing." *waves to Bhryn and co for them to come down as she comes to stand next to Rym'dael, and looks over at what Ari has found*
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 01:36 AM	*frowns as she takes notice of the new arrival, and the way he is being treated.* "so what happened to our fearless leader, whats his name....and who the nine layers of hell is this?" *crosses her arms, looking at the others assembled
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-15-04, 03:13 AM	Tharivious nods slightly at Armin as he makes his way over to where Tarran last stood, eyeing the dropped coins and piece of parchment curiously. "Perhaps so, but he left us a note, and coins.... A strange exit in any case." He shakes his head as he watches the bear chew on Jaerc and mutters to himself. "So much for the thing being gentle...."
Ariadne 02-15-04, 04:17 AM	((Jaerc: I'm not going to worry about it this time, but please don't determine the actions of Ari's bear for me. I might have had something completely different in mind, and the bear is part of my character. Please just keep this in mind for the future.)) Ari claps excitedly as the bear retrieves the elf boy. "Good job, bear-pet. Ari's happy!" She grabs the huge thing around the neck in a hug, at least as far as her arms will extend around the gigantic bear. Then she pulls herself back up on the bear's back where she can peer down like a judge behind the bench. "Who is you, elf thingy? Give Ari good reason not to feed you to bear-pet..."
Irilym 02-15-04, 05:15 AM	Irilym sighs under her breath, stepping back over to the party as she sees the elf forcibly removed from the hole he created, she raises her voice just enough to be heard by the entirety of the party. "That's enough, Ariadne. Someone...I dunno...heal him. Just stop that bleeding. It's already probably attracted every predator within a few miles. We'll have to double our watches tonight. Two pairs of eyes will spot hungry predators better than one...and with all this blood..." she motions to the four dead polar bears, "I'm sure there will be many predators to watch out for." She motions for everyone to gather in for a moment and waits for them to do so before she continues in a lower voice. "Now, then, Lily and I have found a hill where we can make camp for the night just over this rise. We'll need to hurry and decide how we want to make our camp for the night. Nothing too flashy and nothing too large. We want to get a comfortable nights rest, not attract every living thing within ten miles. We'll find a way to build a fire and conceal it as much as possible. I doubt we all want to freeze when the temperature drops at nightfall. Of course, I'm open to suggestions if someone else has a way to keep us all warm through the night, provide at least a drop of light with which to see, as all of us may not be able to see in the dark, and whatever else needs to be done." "Discuss it amongst yourself while we walk, so long as you do it quietly. We would like to attract as little attention to ourselves as possible, not shout to the world here we are." She narrows her eyes briefly. "I'm not above making you bait, or painting you as a predator's target. Strive to attract attention to yourself and that's exactly what will happen, I assure you." She turns to Lily, lowering her voice even further as there's no need for it to carry far. "If you don't mind, go ahead and lead them to the mound. I'll bring up the rear to make sure we don't have any stragglers." She looks back to the gathered. "We set up watches when we get there. Everyone should expect to take a watch. Now then, let's be off. We still have a few good hours of daylight left, I hope, for we will need them to set up our camp." She starts to head for the back, but pauses... "And someone take care of the elf already, would you?" She glances to Jaerc. "Better late than never I guess." She gives a small smirk then heads off towards the back of the group
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-15-04, 05:42 AM	Tharivious looks to Irilym and nods slightly while listening to her short speech. He then glances at Ariadne, and more specifically, the bear she now calls pet, then back to Irilym. His voice maintains the calm composure it always seems to have, and stays low enough to avoid carrying, but can be heard by those in the group without difficulty. "That won't help us be inconspicuous either.... Personally I would advise digging into the snow if at all possible, and placing the moved snow as wind blinds on the sides. It's a bit of work, but it should help keep the chill from getting too harsh. As for concealing the fire, we'll be lucky to find enough firewood out here to build one to begin with, let alone have to conceal it." He looks over toward the indicated campsite and thinks for a moment as if studying it as he begins to walk in that direction. He doesn't stray too far from the group, but seems not to worry too much about waiting for them either.
Gellaenen 02-15-04, 01:33 PM	Gellaenen watches the falling elf and shakes his head a bit, and again at Ariadne's actions. Silently he walks towards the hill Irilym pointed out. "I will set wards, that will raise the alarm should anything approach, along with a few other spells for protection."
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 01:42 PM	Has snow thrown at her (well, better late than never!) and seeing the blob of white, at the same time as Lily calls for a landing, she tucks her wings and just drops in frightening fashion from the air. The snowball goes whizzing through where she had just occupied space. Landing easily with her knees bent, the casualness of how she folds her wings and settles her cloak belies the slight agitation at people popping in and out of existance, "..." She throws the dwarf a good natured smile as she ambles over to where Lily has returned, making slight tracks in the snow and the sword strapped to each leg slapping idly on the respective thighs. "Who's the chew toy?" She asks, eyeing Thar as he demands the healing-type.. and... looks about oh-so-hopefully for someone, anyone else to do the healing. "Any clerics good at healing, in the house? Maybe? ...please?"
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 01:58 PM	Listens, half interestedly to the group talk, then glances at Gell. " Magical means of warning are always useful.. but at least one of us..." Motions to the group " needs to stand guard as well. To that affect, I volunteer myself for the job. Unless you all have a better idea. " Looks around at the gathered....glancing casually over to the wounded Jaerc
Kirion Violatta 02-15-04, 02:02 PM	Kirion looks down as he sees Bhryn land and follows suit. He then follows behind Bhryn to the wounded elf, arching a brow. "O that must have been a nasty fall..."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 02:57 PM	*nods to Irilym, and looks sideways at Bhryn as turn to head towards the shelter she has found* "looks to be our missing member of this little party, and we are heading for shelter and setting up a watch." *walks swiftly away, putting distance between here and the group, catching up to Tharivious easily, then passing him as they make their way up the hill, then disappears over the other side* When the group makes its way one by one over the hill top, a small outcropping of rocks in a semi circle can be found.There are three gaps between the rocks, each only large enough for one person to fit thru at a time. The center is large enough for the entire group to fit in, although snuggly. The rocks provide some relief from the wind as well as a vantage point for sentries. The snow has been moved from within the rocks, and a small hollow has been made for the fire to sit in, which is blazing already, and to the side a small mound of mosses and the like are set, drying. Already a hollow has been made in front of one of the rocks, Lily's pack rests in it, but Lily sits on top of the rock, her cloak drawn about her. Also sitting next to the fire is a fairly large bowl made of stone, filled with snow. "well hurry up already, food needs to be made, and snow melted for water...... " *sits in a cross legged fashion, her bow across her knees, oiling the wood with a rag, and rosining her bow string. Looks out across the tundra* "Ariadne, your bear is going to have to find a snow drift to sleep in, cause he isn't going to fit in here with us." *turns her head to look at Ari, her eyes glowing red from the confines of her hood*
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 03:04 PM	*With a quirked brow, he looks from Bhryn and the dieing Jaerc, back to the dead polar bears and back a few times, as if contemplating something. Speaking a few words in a strange drow tongue, the gem in his staff flares brightly before he makes his way towards Jaerc and Bhryn* *Lowering himself into a crouching possition, he inspects Jaerc's wounds, shaking his head and looking up to Bhryn* "Looks like it'd be easier to let him die and then raise him....what do you think?" *quirks a brow at Bhryn as a shadow moves up behind them slowly in a very unthreatening manner. If Bhryn were to turn and look, she would see a large, now undead, polar bear standing some distance behind them, a blank slate on its face as it gazes off into nothingness*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 03:23 PM	Turns so she can see the bear, lofting a pale brow almost incuriously... then turns back and gives Rym a 'You're going to be awkward, aren't you' kind of face.. the one that makes her sigh. "He'll die if no one does anything.. and I'd imagine the Icicle wanted him for some reason or the other... so..." Twitches her cloak irritably, drawing it down over her face and then she crouches so she can hunch over Jaerc. Shifts the material aside and unwillingly moves so she can touch the wound with her fingertips, practically ignoring any bears, lunatics or drow gathered around her. "Nice landing, I'd give it about a six on the style... one on the presentation.. and possibly a minus eight for common sense." Smirks at the prone Elf, moving her hands over the wounds and up towards other areas, checking silently with her probing fingertips. Then sighs and rubs her metal clad hands together with a distinct ringing/grating noise. "Anyone who doesn't want a backlash, move back... anyone who doesn't hear me, tough."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 03:31 PM	*shaking his head slightly, he stands up, giving Bhryn one of those "you always ruin my fun" type of looks. His fingers trail down the scrolling of his staff, as the gem in the head pulses slowly. Kneeling once again, he places his hand on Jaerc's shoulder, speaking softly as he does so and releases the healing spell* "He'll be fine.....toss him on the beast for now..." *he motions to the undead polar bear and starts to trudge towards the camp site for the night, looking back over his shoulder and giving Jaerc a "you owe me one" look*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 03:36 PM	Eyes Rym in consternation.. and once he's moved enough distance away, she looks from the drow's back to Jaerc, then to Rym once more. Groans and leans down, trying to shuffle Jaerc onto the undead polar bear -without- touching the bear... by throwing Jaerc on if needs be. All the while, she mutters in a mimicked and mocking tone, "He'll be fine... toss him on the beast... meh meh meh... carry this, move that... maybe four foot of steel shoved where you don't get a tan would change that tune..." As if in response, the darker handled sword gives a strangely delighted twitch... "...hmmm..."
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 03:40 PM	Armin makes his way to the camp site. He stands at the top looking at the nest Lilyanna has made. "Least we know why yer here" With a chuckle, he sets his axe down, then unbuckles his weapons harness, letting it and his myriad of weapons fall to the ground in a loud clatter. He sets himself down and begins to work at the straps of his armor. Once that is completed, he breaks out a pouch and begins to gnaw on a piece of dried meat. he glances over at the grumbling Bhryn with a smirk. "ey lass, why doncha bring them wings over here ta keep me warm through th'night?" Grins through his beard and gives her a wink
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 03:41 PM	*continues to walk his way up the hill towards the camp site, a slight smirk on his face as he walks along* *without looking back, he says to Bhryn* "I heard that....."
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 03:44 PM	Frowns, listening to the bickering as he moves up the hill towards the 'camp' muttering to himself "This is going to be a looong adventure indeed.. "
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 03:44 PM	Once dumped of the body, so to speak, she walks quicker than Rym towards the campsite, taking pains to hold her head high and look 'lofty' as she murmurs back, "You were meant to..." Wanders in, as if by magic to hear Armin try and be 'flirty'... is torn between a face of horror or terror, clearly unable to decide which... so merely settles for a seat by the dwarf that involves pushing him from his perch. "Whoops, my hand slipped... clumsy me."
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 03:48 PM	Armin is pushed, flopping over on his side with a grunt. One foot however flails out, and "Accidentally" finds its way to her smooth chin. "Off. ahh...sorry 'bout that lass. Dinna be worryin though. Ifen ye'd grow a beard, th' hair would cover up that bruise but good" He snickers as he re seats himself, just out of her reach
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 03:52 PM	Arrives at the encampment just in time to spy the 'exchange' and just rolls his eyes, shaking his head...then turns and has a seat down on the sloping side of the snowy hill...getting a good view down the hill...
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 03:53 PM	*makes his way into the camp, seeing the rather 'odd' interaction between Bhryn and Armin and deciding to make his section of camp elsewhere* *he lowers his pack down from his shoulder, and props his staff up against one of the rocks as he takes a seat, tending to his boots and rummaging through his pack for something to fill his stomach*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 03:56 PM	Rubs her chin and grins: "Perhaps I should, would be better than your excuse for one.. and I wouldn't look like a drowned rat hiding in a clump of bushes." Smirking yet she removes her cloak and folds it neatly, exposing her clothes underneath and hardly seems to notice the cold for all her lack of dress. Then tucks a hand into the small pack she slings at her feet and draws out a small bundle of items. Uncovered as she is, her entire skin surface seems scribed with strange symbols, all glowing a faint blue with a tint of an acidic neon green. Celestial symbols for they do seem to make a passage of some sort, and on each cheek is scribed a symbol. It's easy enough to make out now that daylight has fled.. "Mmm... jerky... just what a growing girl needs..." makes a face and shoves a strip of ... what looks like salted leather into her mouth. "Like... chewing... ...sandals..."
Gellaenen 02-15-04, 03:57 PM	Gellaenen stands at the edge of the encampment and looks at the loon and at Rym. "Either keep your pets in the camp or out. none of us will trigger my alarm spells, but the animals will." With that, he raises his arms and begins to speak in Draconic. A moment later, the air around the hill shimmers and flickers slightly, in the shape of a dome. (once the animals are dealt with. the bears, not armin and bhryn. heh)
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 03:57 PM	*looks at Armin and arches a brow, then smiles faintly* "I am glad to be of service Master Dwarf...."(sarcasm anyone) *glances at Bhryn and Rym'dael, then smirks* "well at least you bicker with someone besides me Rym. Eh your pets, stay outsides Rym. They can play guard on the outside perimeter. *smiles sweetly at Rym, as her eyes shift to the undead bears, icks then smiles again. Slipping off of her perch to stand next to her pack, she pulls out some jerky, and such, then moves over to the bowl of snow she melted, which she sets on the fire, begins to cut up the jerky, add some dried vegetables from a pouch she has in her hand and some other ingredients* "if you want to eat, I suggest you all anti up some grub, a little bit from everyone should make a decent meal for us all, probably the only hot one we are going to have for some time" *looks around at the group, arching a brow, using her knife to stir the contents she had already put in*
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 04:04 PM	Armin chuckles as he pulls out a wineskin and takes a drink. "At least I don't look like an overgrown pigeon." He offers the skin to any in the group. "dwarven ale. it'll keep ye warmed up, an' put some hair on yer chest." He directs the last right at Bhryn with a chuckle
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:05 PM	*produces a small loaf of trail bread from her pack, begins to slice it up, laying the slices on the cloth that had been wrapped around it. Then reaches into her pack, producing a skin of water and sips from it, then puts it back. Moving like she knows her way around a camp, Lily proceeds to do a multiple of tasks, from tending the fire, making a thick stew, and gathering some more snow to melt for water, ignoring the banter about her as does so.*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:07 PM	Laughs, "Something for my husband to hang onto?" Chuckles and hands Lily the packet of beef.. and her small wrap of dry tack bread. "See if you can do something with that. A thought, if no one is averse to it, then the bears do offer a ready supply of meat.. and when needing to survive, you make do, right? Course, I won't go and skin them.. it's a man's work.. someone like Armin should do it. His axe would work wonders..." Grins in Armin's direction, "Dead bodies, about all the excitement you get these days, eh shortstuff?"
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 04:09 PM	Armin replies with a perfectly straight face. "at least then there would finally be somethin fer him ta grab hold of."
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:11 PM	Blinks indignantly, "Are you calling me skinny?!"
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 04:12 PM	"Skinny? nah. I wouldna be callin ye skinny. scrawny be more like it. i seen skeletons with more meat on their bones than you, lass"
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 04:15 PM	Mutters just loudly enough for bhryn and armin to hear " Skinny and scrawny are basicly the same, good dwarf. " Snickers a little, shaking his head as he continues to keep an eye down the hill.
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:16 PM	Bhryn's eyebrows attempt to climb right into her frost white hair. This is followed almost immediately with a sharp retort, "Some people like skeletons." Sniffs and turns back to her small pile of items, shuffling through them carefully, then placing them back into her pack. "I was told I look fine as I am.. scrawny, pfft.. I won't be scrawny soon, I'll tell you!"
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:16 PM	*accepts the jerky, pulling out only a few strips before handing it back to Bhryn, then begins to slice up the tack bread, sprinkling a little spices onto them before setting it up next to the fire to toast on a rock, stirring the contents of the bowl, as she adds the additional jerky to it, along with more snow, boiling the jerky and vegetables to soften them.* "that is quite possible, but I would take the living bear down long before I would touch the flesh of the pet Rym has, its flesh has been corrupted and is unfit for consumption. No offense Rym'dael, but it is the truth" *a faint smile touches her lips, which disappears swiftly, as she looks to Gaellen* "set your wards about a yard or two away from the rocks, the bears will range out from there, that is if Rym and Ari concede to that. And before anyone says it, I don't want to hear anything from any of you about the food, I aint a chef or nothing, just a tolerable cook" *produces a chunk of cheese, which she slices thinly, and places on the bread that is toasting, the small remainder she tucks back into her pack, then takes another sip from her water skin. Then looks about her*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:18 PM	Grins at Lily as she digs up two rocks, throwing one at Armin and the other at Dante. "Might as well say it before my raving fan club does... You haven't tasted cooking until I've cooked. Your tongue tries jumping from your mouth... that's if the blood poisoning doesn't kill you. I'm -so- adept in the kitchen, it makes the boys jealous." rolls her eyes.
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 04:20 PM	He laughs as he ducks the rock, scooping up a handful of snow and sending it towards bhryn.
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:22 PM	...and is spattered with snow, looking... martyred. "...children... honestly..."
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 04:22 PM	Gets clocked in the back of the head by said thrown rock, quirking one frosted over silvery eyebrow....then holds back a good hearty laugh at the comments made...ahem..and settles for a good chuckle " Soooo true.. "
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:22 PM	*actually grins, her hood falling back as she chuckles, then looks at Dante and Aramin* "well in that case I think I will take that as a compliment Bhryn" *smirks, as she continues to stir the contents of the bowl, moving the toasted bread and cheese back from the fire, setting them on the wrapper from the original loaf of bread*
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 04:23 PM	*nods slightly as the undead bear makes his way off to patroll the surrounding area in a slow, zombie like pace. Rym digs through his pack and hands Lily some dried vegetables* "There, don't say I never gave you nothin'..." *smirks slightly as he leans back, making himself comfortable as best as he can and listens to the bickering of armin and bhryn*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:26 PM	Arches a brow at Rym, "Apart from aggravation?" Leans back and stretches so she can see Dante... and as Armin appears to have dozed off mid munch... leans so she can push him from his new perch. Mutters about 'that'll teach him' as she settles comfortably, peeling off any unwanted layers of clothing.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:31 PM	*chuckles at Rym, taking the vegetables, tossing them into the bowl, adding more spices and snow. Then takes a spoon from her pack, sipping at the broth, frowns and adds some more spices.* "I suggest you all make yourselves a nest, like a hollow, it will keep you warmer....snuggle together, provide more warmth. " *stirs the contents of the bowl, then moves over to pull out a leather poncho type thing, lays half of it in the hollow she made for herself, her winter blanket, then pull the other half of the poncho down into a bed. her pack as a pillow. Once that is done, she moves back over to the meal she is preparing, stirs it, then grabbing another bowl, filling it with more snow puts it on the fire to boil. * "don't get used to this, I wont be doing this every night. I expect help from now on."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 04:31 PM	*chuckles slightly as he hears Bhryn, shaking his head* "giving aggrivation is for my enjoyment, not hers" *smirking, he turns his attention to Bhryn* "why, would you like some too?"
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:36 PM	o 0 ( uh oh) "ahh now children....ack I sound like my Mother. Ick, ok just shut up you two, or i will feed you to the bears" *smiles crookedly, as she looks at Bhryn and Rym, taking some of the seriousness out of her words*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:36 PM	Smiles at Lily, "I'd be glad to help." Waits for the screams of horror, unending horror! :P Glances towards Rym, "No, thanks, I have my own male for those purposes. He manages quite well enough on his own."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 04:42 PM	*quirks a brow at Bhryn, glancing sidelong at Dante and then back to Bhryn* "Yeah, he does look like he's good for that....maybe that's it...but at least good for something" *shrugs and digs himself out a cove in the snow for the night, making sure he has a purifcation spell for food ready, or he'll be going hungry tonight*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:45 PM	Rolls her eyes and cocks a glance at Lily, "What do you feed him? Lemons? You really should start keeping your pet in better shape... that kind of sour attitude may end up with him getting turned over a knee and spanked with a morningstar."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 04:47 PM	*chuckles* "well that would be appreciated......I think" *chuckles again, looking around at the remainder of the group* "we have to set up a watch schedule, I myself need very little sleep, so I can do a longer watch. But we should have two on watch, arcane users need more rest that the rest of us... so they should take last watch perhaps or first.....the remainder of us will take the other watches" *looks around the group for confirmation of her idea or arguments* "unfortunately that one I don't claim as a pet. He says and does as he wishes, with only a small amount of harassment from me. As for being a lemon, I think that is how he came, can't be sure though" *smiles crookedly, eyes sparkling in the firelight as she stirs the contents of the food one more time, then picks up a piece of cheese toast, ladles on some of the stew and hands the piece to Rym, then does likewise for Bhryn, Dante and Armin, then one for herself at the end* "got to make due with what we have, no proper ettiquete here tonight" *smirks as she takes a bite of her meal*
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 04:51 PM	Waves a hand absently, calling out from his spot opposite side of the camp " Ive already volunteered for the watch. And as for your humble magic users, one would think they should go first. "
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:52 PM	"Sounds like a plan." Yawns and stretches a little.
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 04:58 PM	Takes the bowl and smiles.. then goes through the motions of eating but does it so slowly it's somewhat painful to watch. When it's all done however, she leaves a good half a bowlful behind and none of the bread touched. "Full, heh."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 05:00 PM	*smirks and shifts slightly in his cove of snow* "hollow promises Bhryn..." *rising from the dugout of snow, he brushes himself off, clearing the snow from himself* "I'll take first watch also, unless you two want to 'watch' eachother?" *glances from Bhryn to Dante and back*
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 05:02 PM	*arches a brow at Bhryn, shrugs, finishing off her own food quickly, then stirs in some herbs into the now boiling bowl of water, which smells strongly yet soothing, which she moves carefully to the side and let simmer for a short while, before pouring it into a small bowl, and sipping from it* there is tea for anyone that wish some
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 05:05 PM	*makes his way over, scouping up a bowl full of stew and a small peice of bread, making quick work of it and cleaning out his bowl with some melted snow* "quite tastey Lily....you should do the cooking from now on...it will make this trip much more plesant"
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 05:07 PM	Rather delicately picks out a chunk of gravy soaked vegetable-ness and flicks it at Rym. "You can talk that over with Dante. The two of you might make a great pair, Lemonface and Pyromanic. Perhaps you'd care to tell him that he has little use, to his face, eh?" Catches the raised brow but shakes her head at the offer of tea. "No thanks.. I'll take some snow melt when I'm thirsty." So saying, instead of making a hollow in the snow to keep warmth in.. she stretches out over the snow itself, resting her head on her hood and looking up towards the skies. "First nights are always fun.. an unusual sleepover, if nothing else."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 05:09 PM	*arches a brow as she sips on her tea, then conjures up a snowball and throws it at the back of Rym's head as he walks away, then goes back to sipping her tea like nothing happened* I will take the last watches.....with whom ever. *leaves the bowl with the stew and extra bread to the side for the others of the group, pours some more tea for herself, taking off her cloak, laying it over her bed, then crawls in, her form all but disappearing when she doesn't move. sips her tea, staring into the fire*
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 05:10 PM	*smirks slightly at Bhryn, shrugging slightly* "Why bother? I'm sure he already knows as much...no sense in pointing out the obvious to him." *the snowball wizzes past his bald head, smacking into the stone of their surroundings, with little to no notice from Rym*
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 05:15 PM	Smiles faintly, "Rym? You upset him and I'll have your guts for garters.."
Dante_Trublade 02-15-04, 05:16 PM	Smirks a little, eating the food offered rather quickly, setting the bowl aside, resuming his watch...drawing his knees up slightly " It's going to be a looong shift.. "
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 05:19 PM	"Is that it Bhryn? truely, I thought someone with your flare could have come up with something other then that....guess I was wrong in over estimating your creativity...." *shrugs slightly and takes up possition for watch*
Lilyanna_Rose 02-15-04, 05:20 PM	*finishes her tea, setting the bowl aside, then snuggles down inside of her bedding, pulling her cloak up to hide her completely. It looks as if there is only a pile of snow next to the rock. * muffled play nice Rym, we are going to be with them for a while......
Bhryn Astairre 02-15-04, 05:20 PM	Smirks. "Why waste my creativity on an inferior product?" Turns her smirk into a grin and shuts her eyes, "...night boys."
Armin-Gedrin 02-15-04, 06:16 PM	After he eats, he washes the food down with another swig of his ale. he then leans back and settles in for the night. in moments, the dwarf is sound asleep. no sounds come from him, save for the barely audible sounds of slow breathing.
Ariadne 02-15-04, 06:16 PM	Ari rides her bear all the way to camp, frowning as she dismounts and starts to bring it within the rocks, only to be told she cannot. "But Ari cannot leave bear-pet outside! Ari wants to stay with bear-pet! Ari wants to!" She looks as though she may throw one hell of a temper tantrum. "Stay, bear-pet. Ari will fix...Ari will ask Black Lord to fix..." And with that she stomps off inside like a child who isn't getting their way.
Gellaenen 02-15-04, 06:18 PM	Gellaenen sits apart from the rest of the group. he takes no food, nor drink. he simply sits, legs crossed with his staff laying across his legs. His eyes glaze over slighty and he slips into reverie.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-15-04, 06:21 PM	(( Sheesh, offline for 11 hours to sleep and I miss close to two pages.... )) Tharivious walks around the perimeter of the campground, studying it carefully before the wards go up, when he enters the circle of stones. He shakes his head slightly at the offers of food and tea. "My kind derive nourishment from the shadows, as enjoyable as true food might be, it is a commodity that must be stretched for those who truly need it in times such as these." He takes up a space near one of the openings in the stones, settling his back against the monolith in a sort of crouch. He draws his hood back and looks up at the sky as his eyes turn black, his skin following suit in the shift and changing a deep charcoal grey. He lets out a deep breath as he looks around again. "As for watch shifts, I will serve whichever shift I must. I'm a light sleeper, just let me know if I am needed."
Ariadne 02-15-04, 06:25 PM	Ari frowns, seeing a good many people already asleep, mumbling to herself bitterly. First she retrieves her pack from under her cloak, eating a little bit of food. Then, she settles down under the moonlight and prays for a good hour, maybe two, before finally settling down and going to sleep herself.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-15-04, 06:30 PM	Tharivious smirks slightly, seeing everyone so eager to sleep. He draws his knees up close to his chest as he brings his cloak around himself like a blanket. His forearms rest on his knees, hands close together, and he subconsciously twists the golden band resting on his left ring finger, smiling to himself as he closes his eyes and falls into a semblance of the standard elven resting trance.
Obsidianjaerc 02-15-04, 06:36 PM	((Ari: My apologies for rushing , I guess I was just impatient. Twont happen again.)) Jaerc lays on his back looking a bit dizzy as he respondes "Jaerc Morningstar at your service , I'll give your bear indigestion if ye aint careful" He swoons the best he can from an already on the ground position as he is glanced at repeatedly. He blinks a couple times as he gathered around and heres a snatch of conversation along the lines of ...'let him die and raise him'. Jaerc rasps out as his blood moves towards their boots "Easier to heal me alive than raise me dead." He attempts a nod which fails miserably and looks more like a spasm. "Minus one total eh? Thats cruel Bhryn...really cruel... at least you havent changed....". Jaerc manages a small smile before his face twists again , luckily at that moment the black robed drow Rym kneels down and heals him. The majority of Jae's wounds close up but he still looks slightly ruffled and shaken , but astute enough to catch a certain look as he is thrown over the undead bear by Bhryn. "How kind of you...its really comfy" he remarks dryly , a twinkle crawling slowly back into his eyes. "Whom is leading us now? And er if you leave this 'pet' out of camp get me off it first" he asks as the bear lumbers off to patrol with him still on it. "I ..thi..nk..I can..wa...lk" he cries as it bumps up and down. I'll take second watch...a little rest and...Im good as new...
Kirion Violatta 02-15-04, 08:31 PM	((Err missed a good bit with in a littel bit of time man...)) Kirion has been ofllowing the others is silence most of the way to the camp. chuckling every now and then at the bickerers. As they reached the camp he took his palce arounf the fire not much interested in the food. Lily> "I will also take last watch if oyu don't mind my company."
Irilym 02-15-04, 09:02 PM	It is long into the night when the fires have burned low and the light is dim when Irilym stalks silent as a shadow into the camp. She glances through the rock formation finding most everyone asleep and slips in herself, nodding absently to those still awake as she takes up a spot. . o O (I suppose it will have to wait until the morning...) She glances around. "Have the watches changed? If not, then the next watch should be awaken to take their place. I trust one of you can see to that." She settles back against the rock, wrapping her cloak around her and settling back to rest, letting her senses keep her aware.
the cold one 02-15-04, 09:09 PM	((putting on the DM hat)) The night will pass uneventfully. Those awake for watches will note that the sky never fully seems to darken into a pure night, as if the light of the sun does not quite give way completely. A light snow will fall during the night, a slight dusting is all.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-15-04, 09:21 PM	*Rym'dael moves down from his watch possition, making his way with a smirk over towards Jaerc as he sleeps. With the sharp end of his staff, Rym 'awakens' Jaerc if possible, with a wide grin on his lips* "Your turn for watch..." he says with a dry tone as he turns to make his way towards his cut out section of snow. "Oh...and by the way.....I wasn't going to resurect you if you died after you fall...there are other ways of rasing the dead...." *he glances back over his shoulder with a maliscious smirk on his lips as he settles down into his carved out section of snow and pulls his blanket up around him*
Ceres 02-16-04, 12:45 PM	Ceres sets up at the edge of the camp, resting in a little depression in the snow, his cloak wrapped around him. He doesn't move when his watch comes up, merely keeping watch from there. On occasion, he his gaze turns to Ari with obvious distaste.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-16-04, 02:57 PM	*slips out from under her cloak as she gets up, about four hours into the night, then slips over to Kirion, touching his shoulder to wake him with her hand over his mouth* whispered into his ear " I will come in a few hours to wake you, I need no more sleep for the night, rest while you can." *slips out of the stones silently, nodding to those on watch as she slips into the night. Once out of their sight her form shifts swiftly, becoming that of a great snowy owl, which takes off into the night. Flying far and wide, she searches out what lays ahead of them, silently observing anything that moves on the ground and in the air. *
the cold one 02-16-04, 03:49 PM	((adjusts DM hat to a more rakish style)) All too soon it seems, the sun rises, signaling the start of another day in paradise. The temperature is a balmy 25 degrees and there is no wind at all. Some clouds float lazily through the air.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-16-04, 04:02 PM	*flies back before dawn, shifting out of sight of the sentries, back to her normal form. Relieving those on watch, waking Kirion as she does so. She quickly packs up her gear while he gets up, and throws on her cloak, before ascending to sit on the top of the rocks and gaze out, bow across her lap.* Will be dawn soon.... *pulls out a small piece of jerky, and tack bread from her belt pouch, munchs on it silently. Then when she is done her light breakfast, then pulls out a comb, which she proceeds to work thru her hair, then braid it, tying the end with a throng of leather. Putting the comb away, she glances down at the slumbering party, smiles slightly, then looks to the horizon and the impending dawn.* o 0 ( beauty at its pinnacle....will this be the last sunrise for some of us......) *looks down at the companions again, then over at Kirion, shakes her head and stops contemplating such things, just enjoying the feeling of the sun on her face as she searches the horizon*
Dante_Trublade 02-16-04, 04:17 PM	Having not slept, despite his shift being long over..stirs slowly from his icy seat on the slopped hill, brushing his trousers down a little.. "What an uneventful night... "
Obsidianjaerc 02-16-04, 05:05 PM	When awoken with the staff Jaerc sits up unhurriedly but quite awake "Thanks you from the awakening drow , oh and I fear zombifying me would lead to failure." He makes a mock pout and then smiles before going off to his watch. It passes uneventfully beyond a dusting of snow and Jaerc if seen has a smile on his lips. After his time has passed he awakens the next in line and immediaatly goes back to sleep in his nitch. Jaerc wakes a little early in the morining , combs out his hair with a fine pearl and horsehair brush , and sits watching the sky. When a few people begin to wake around him he smiles , and even nods when Dante describes the evening. After a few moments he goes about waking those who still sleep , gentlely placing his hand on their shoulders and saying "Awake , the morning graces us". He does this for all but the dwarf who he simply through some snow at and Ari who he ignores completely.
Obsidianjaerc 02-16-04, 05:06 PM	http://www.geocities.com/flammabledragon/Jarecdouble.TXT (Double post)
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-16-04, 06:20 PM	Tharivious wakes after only two short hours, absorbing his energy from the shadows of the partial night and the rock at his back. Upon rising, he stands and stretches his arms and legs slightly before leaning against the rock again. His eyes scan the desolate wasteland slowly. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ It's all so familiar.... It looks just as the tundra did those years ago.... ) He shakes his head at his passing thought and looks around at the others, nodding slightly to those who awaken, taking his turn at watch when it is time. He steps from the slowly decreasing shadows of the rock behind him as morning arrives and stands in one of the openings in the outcropping, watching the sunrise.
Kirion Violatta 02-16-04, 06:35 PM	Kirion sturs slightly as he is awaken and nods to Lily. He then stands stretching out his aching wings from the uncomfertable sleep. Running a hand threw his hair to get the knotes out of it, then adjusting his sword on his belt walking about to get the stiffness out of his legs. . o O (ahhh morning thank goodness for that...) He stares at the raising sun with a renewed vigure about him.
Armin-Gedrin 02-16-04, 06:41 PM	Armin splutters awake amidst a face full of snow and a mouth full of curses. He grumbles for a few moments, then proceeds to put his armor on, pausing occassionally to take a bite of sandal leather and washing it down with a swig of his ale. After quite a few laborious moments, he has his armor on, as well as his weapons harness. With a belch, he returns his aleskin to its place.
Ceres 02-16-04, 08:44 PM	Ceres awakes shortly before dawn, shifting his weight in the snow. He draws his pack close, fishing out some jerky and dried fruit. His gaze turns over the others, watching them. Slowly he stands, stretching, lifting his pack and slipping it back on. He turns his gaze back over the terrain, only breifly sparing Ari a cold look.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-16-04, 09:38 PM	*having not slept at all through the night, his lavender eyes watch Jaerc as he approaches him, shaking his head slightly as he sits up. He repacks his pack and slings it over his shoulder, chewing on a root of some sort as he waits for the others to finish getting ready* *he glances out past their camp, smirking to himself as the undead polar bear comes lumbering in towards the camp, seeing that he too will be comfortable on this leg of the journey*
Bhryn Astairre 02-16-04, 11:51 PM	Opens her eyes quite serenely, some time after Jaerc has touched her and passed on. The entire night, laid out in next to nothing... and once he has passed she gets to her feet, pack in one hand with her cloak slung through it. Once done with her cloak she places the sack's strap over one shoulder and holds a small tub of some substance in her hand, automatically and gracefully applying it to her skin in the light of dawn. It appears clear.. "...I hate mornings."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-17-04, 03:07 AM	*looks down upon the stirrings of the camp, smiling crookedly. Then slides down from her perch on the rock, buries the fire pit, making appear as nothing had ever been there, then quickly does the same to her hollow, shouldering her pack as she does so, cleaning up any trace of her. Turning she looks to the others, frowning slightly* " I took the liberty of scouting ahead last night, there are some tracks leading off to the mountains.......very large tracks, of humanoids..... left very deep imprints on the snow. So I suggest we pick up the pace today ladies and gents. I personally wish to encounter as few denizens of this place as necessary, less chance of losing some one along the way. Personally I prefer to come up against Malek as close to full strength as possible, but thats just me. *shrugs, then arches a brow as if expecting an argument from any of those present, then eyes the undead polar bear, wrinkling her nose slightly* Must you bring that over here at this point in time Rym'dael? *shakes her head, looking to Irilym, her voice pitched low for her ears alone* you came in late, did something happen? *looks around at the others, keeping track of each *
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 03:31 AM	Tharivious looks back over his shoulder and toward the center of camp, listening to Lily's report and nodding slightly. "Great, sounds like giants. The terrain we're in is about right for them. It could be worse at least...." He walks back into the rocky area of the camp and sits down, drawing the two longswords from his sides and holding them up in front of him, crossing the blades over each other as he seems to go into some sort of breif meditation for less than a minute. Once done, he resheathes the swords and stands, his skin and eyes returning to their normal elven tones, the shadows slowly fading from his skin. He then glances at Rym's risen bear and shakes his head slightly. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ At least it will make a good shield.... )
Dante_Trublade 02-17-04, 02:42 PM	Yawns slightly at the mention of giants "They shouldnt be too much to handle if we 'do' encounter them. I would expect good performances from all present..else you wouldnt..or shouldntve...volunteered. " Looks from one person to the next, his calm icy blue eyed stare marking each for just a moment..
Gellaenen 02-17-04, 03:00 PM	Gellaenen's eyes blink a few times, then he stands. Without a word, he waves his hand, and the warding spells vanish with a shimmer of light. "Then let us go"
the cold one 02-17-04, 03:08 PM	((Time for the fun kiddies! Everyone give me a spot checks!:smirk: Bhryn, it appears to be a good day for you. 2 ))
Ariadne 02-17-04, 03:38 PM	((Spot check is 14...tis what I get for being a cleric)) Ari gets up silently, a pout evident on her face as she packs up her belongings and mounts her bear-pet who sat loyally throughout the night just outside the camp. ((And I appreciate it Jaerc))
Irilym 02-17-04, 04:19 PM	Irilym glances up as the others begin to pack, listening to Lily. "Well, I see I wasn't the only one out and about last night looking ahead. Perhaps we will be able to avoid those giants if we are careful. Caution is the key to that success though. Either way, we should be prepared." In response to Lily's question, she replies in an equally as low tone. "Nothing happened. I do fear that we won't avoid detection from those giants though. Not if the travel goes as it did yesterday..."
Bhryn Astairre 02-17-04, 04:23 PM	(( Gave you my spot check! )) Screws the lid back onto the strange ointment tub she's carrying and with some symbols glittering intently along her skin she brushes past her partner and kisses his cheek, "You're always so grumpy on a morning.." Smirks and keeps moving, tucking the jar back into her sidepack. "It's all that flab, insulation maybe but also makes you sour.."
Dante_Trublade 02-17-04, 04:30 PM	((you already know mine ^_^)) Snickers quietly at Bhryn as she passes by..quiping off-handedly " And here I was thinking you liked my 'flab'. " Winks at her and stretches out his limbs, cracking a few knuckles in the process
Bhryn Astairre 02-17-04, 04:47 PM	Looks over her shoulder and flutters her lashes innocently. "That and your devastating sense of humour, flabby one." Snickers and turns back to wandering up to where Armin is. Seems to be... incredibly happy for no real reason given at all... which is odd enough in itself!
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 07:24 PM	(( Spot check is on the way.... )) Tharivious glances around the camp for the moment. He nods slightly in agreement with Dante's comment about the giants. "Indeed, presuming these are average giants at least." He looks out over the tundra again, then back into camp, as if counting numbers to make sure everyone seems as well as they were upon their stop. He smiles slightly as he watches the exchange between Bhryn and Dante, his right hand moving over to twist the golden ring on his left hand as his thoughts drift briefly.
jeajea 02-17-04, 08:28 PM	(( Uhh... Jea slept and had breakfast and the like... can't keep up with you all! Spot check 15 )) The Avariel has been very quiet, watching and thinking to himself. Tarran's dissapearance clearly disturbed him, but he hasn't commented outwardly.
the cold one 02-17-04, 09:09 PM	((well, except for the two drow, ceres, and jearc, I have the spots. so, since those named cannot keep up with the times...:D just kidding. tell me your spot checks as soon as possible please.)) Bhryn, Irilym, Tharivious all happen to be facing north when they see some large shapes appearing, seemingly out of thin air. Even from a distance, you can tell that they are humanoid, and blue. It is difficult to tell how many there are, but you see 10 boulders hurtling down on the group from above. ((for those that cannot keep up:D , if your spot is above a 26, you see the shapes in the distance. if your spot is above a 34, you see the rocks comming down from above))
Armin-Gedrin 02-17-04, 09:15 PM	Armin turns to make a quip to Bhryn and is hit by one of the boulders. it smashes him down to the ground and rolls off, leaving a dwarven impression in the ground. "mmpphh!"
Kirion Violatta 02-17-04, 09:32 PM	Kirion stretches as he turns to look at Bhryn and Dante. With a suprised look he barely manages to side step a falling boulder, his arms getting scrapt by a sharp edge of the hugh rock. "Where in the world did that come from?" He turns to see if the others manage to dodge the falling rocks, "Watch your heads everyone..."
Irilym 02-17-04, 09:34 PM	Irilym mutters a curse under her breath and flattens against one of the rocks to provide her with some cover, and yells: "Everyone get down!" She pushes the cloak back and swings her belt around where, previously hidden under the edge of her cloak, swings a quiver of arrows. She pulls a rather flat and thick shaft out, bending it and stringing it to form a shortbow. Then she nocks an arrow, peering out to get a shot before she pulls the feathered fletching back to her cheek and releases, ducking back behind the rock to nock her next shot and listening to the sounds around her for a moment before speaking. "Can someone give us some cover?"
Bhryn Astairre 02-17-04, 09:35 PM	Watches the boulders, the giants... and the smashed Armin. "...." Looks from the dwarf shaped pancake, towards the hill... and those rocks. Then... does the brave thing.. and well... tries grabbing up Armin and taking flight. Anything to avoid the rolling of the boulders, taking a flight path that angles up sharply from the path of those boulders. "Giants! Bloody... Giants!"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 09:37 PM	Tharivious turns just in time to spot the incoming boulders and hisses a curse in his shadowed language before turning to the others. He narrows his eyes seeing Armin get slammed to the ground and then seeing Kirion get scraped. "Incoming!" Even as he speaks, he dives to take cover behind the large stones of the encampment, just as a boulder crashes down where he stood, his ankle getting struck at the last moment. He reaches over his shoulder and draws the unusual longbow into his left hand and one of the black shafted arrows into the other as he peers around the corner at the distant figures, taking an appraisal of the approaching foes. He crouches down, kneeling to keep pressure off of his ankle.
Dante_Trublade 02-17-04, 09:40 PM	Unfortunatly slow on the draw, gets soundly hit by one of the flying boulders...but instead of getting flattened, much like the dwarf, it seems to bounce off...but not without knocking him off his feet, headed down the sloped hill, skidding to a stop and stand at around half way...shaking his head slightly "Bloody....giants?! " Looking round for them..scowling...then spying them " Naughty naughty...throwing rocks.....in the morning. " Grumbles several well worded curses under his breath as he waves his hands about slowly in a pattern
Obsidianjaerc 02-17-04, 09:41 PM	(Spot 26) Once the camp has awakened Jaerc just about to make some chit chat conversation with someone ,turns out of insinct perhaps, and peers into the distance. Jaerc immidiatly takes flight when he hears 'boulders' "Oh beutiful , frost giants I think...well at least we have some action. Oh and after this fun will someone tell me whos the leader? I did come in late you know". He calls out to those below , grins happily ,takes a sword from its sheath , and rummages through his pockets at a speed almost to fast to see withdrawing first a ladle , then a heart-shaped pink bottle, then a pair of boots which start to flap away and finaly a string with several dark orangle beadstones on it as he rises. He mutters a bit while stashing all but the last item back in his pocket "...Murylund bah...love potion? oops thats for a later trick *he coughs perhaps making a 'bhr' sound along with another harder to discern one* ..stupid boots...aha!" (thinking: One of my little necklaces...took long enough to find. If this gets nasty an extra fireball or ten will be handy. Jaerc flys forward heading directly at the giants , sword outstreched. Whenever he gets within 70 feet or so of the giants he rips two bead off and hurls them at the creatures. ((cold_one I sent you an email))
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 09:52 PM	Tharivious settles in and nocks his arrow onto the black bowstring. He draws it back, his hand holding the bow fitting into an unusual cradle of the shadowy strands seeming more like a handguard, with a fairly large space along the inner side for the arrow to fly forth from. He closes one eye and focuses intently on the giant at the center of the approaching group from his hiding place, seeming to be waiting rather patiently for the giants to get a bit closer.
the cold one 02-17-04, 09:55 PM	((will check)) But....Before Jaerc can get far enough to throw his naughty beads of boom, another Frost Giant, this one rather close to the group, about 50 feet, standing right where one of the sets of footprints were, appears, and swings a rather large axe at jaerc. The first slice will make contact ((sorry)) but the return slice misses badly. Elsewhere, other giants appear, conveniently in the footprints the others discovered earlier. 6 total surround the party now, plus an unknown amount quite a distance away lob more boulders into the party. The other five giants do not attack, but simply stand still, as if keeping the party in one area. ((an OOC note: I know that we all cannot check the boards as much as we'd like, or should, but this rescue is under some time constraints, so If you all could make a concerted effort to check and post whenever possible, that would be great. if you do, You all get 4 more EXP points at the end!))
Lilyanna_Rose 02-17-04, 10:06 PM	*lays back against a rock, avoiding the large stones* I can gives us some time *looks to the group, then looks to the on coming giants, then shakes her head. Her eyes begin to glow as her voice thickens, the language she speaks is ancient, her hands weave in odd gestures as she steps forward for a clear view of the giants, electricity arks over her body and down her hands as she sends out a swath of lightning towards the group that is together, where it spreads from one giant to the next. ((chain lightning)) Then she steps back, and leans against the rock she had been hiding behind* "wonder if that got their attention?" *smiles crookedly, her eyes still glowing*
Kirion Violatta 02-17-04, 10:07 PM	Kirion arches a brow noticing the Giants not moving. "Why are they not com..."The rest of what he aws going to say trails off as he notices the boulders continue to come. He yells to the others. "We must get ride of the giants or we will be traped under tons of boulders." Kirion Takes to the air and begins to dodge the boulders since it is easier for him to dodge in the air then in the thick snow.
Obsidianjaerc 02-17-04, 10:12 PM	Jaerc before he can throw the beads is slashed at twice by one of the giants. One of the swings manages to clip him brely while the other misses by fathoms. "Work on your technique bluey-poo" he taunts trying to regain his composure.
Dante_Trublade 02-17-04, 10:16 PM	Growls loudly, spying the rock throwers in the distance...a quick prayer to kossuth....calls out to the group " Leave those rock throwers to me! " Speaks a few quick lines of draconic, dissappearing from view.....and right amongst those giants, oh so far off...
Irilym 02-17-04, 10:22 PM	Scowls visibly beneath her hood, despite the fact she's not looking at the new giants appearing. The sound of one of the massive beings attacking, however, does catch her attention as she mutters "...tak..." under her breath. Quickly, she drops the bow and the nocked arrow and begins to slip from rock to rock, methodically, silently, and carefully moving to flank the giant that attacked Jaerc. She makes a motion towards Jaerc between the giant's legs, attempting to communicate for him to distract the giant as she works her shirt sword silently from it's sheathe and attempts to climb the giant's back without being noticed, positioning herself to strike a vital spot around the spinal cord, or perhaps the spinal cord itself, with the blade in her hand. She mutters almost silently as she attempts to climb: "Don't try to hard, hmm?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 10:27 PM	Tharivious grits his teeth a bit as he envelops his ankle in the shadows of his clothing, then flexes it a bit as it seems to be healed on its own. He stands up and replaces his bow and arrow over his back. He looks to the others and makes a series of hand gestures that some may recognize as the hand sign language used by many drow, hoping that at least some will understand it if they see it. { I'll see what I can do about the ones blocking us in. } He mutters a few arcane words in a blend of elven and draconic, then vanishes from sight entirely as he draws the twin longswords from his sides. (( Casting Greater Invisibility ))
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-17-04, 10:30 PM	((I hate playing catch up)) (spot rather moot point at this time)) *Upon hearing Iri's words, Rym falls flat to the ground, rather ungracefully at that, and gets a mouth full of snow as the bolders come raining in. He raises his head with a shake to remove the snow, a rather 'unhappy' look on his face as his fingers tighten around his staff* *his lips move quickly, speaking softly to himself as the gem in the head of his staff flares brightly, releasing a remarkably large firball at the closest ice giant that he has direct aim at. It is aimed well, but is more of a distraction, which becomes evident as he is on his feet almost imediately. His movements are somewhat irratic, but making a clear line towards the closest giant...his lips moving once again as his scowl turns into a maliscious grin* *shadowing his movements, the undead polar bear begins to charge in, causing quite a commotion as it lumbers and charges in, giving the rest of the camp a distraction to do something constructive* . o O(Use it well.....or I'll be unhappy that I lost my ride for the day...)
Bhryn Astairre 02-17-04, 10:35 PM	Watches the commotion sharply as she probes at Armin's bonce for any real damage, then swoops down sets the dwarf at a run for the nearest Giant, a friendly push all she lends. "Have at, short stuff." Glances across as she trots back onto her feet, and with an air of complete unconcern, meaders round the side of the rock formation for cover as rocks bounce wildly around her. "Odd weather we're having, eh?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-17-04, 10:44 PM	Tharivious launches forth from behind his rock, moving at a dead run for one of the giants near the one attacking Jaerc. His feet make not a single sound or even a noticeable imprint, let alone one that would be heard among the clatter of incoming boulders and the battle around him. His invisible form arrives at the feet of the towering giant and he grins as he leaps straight upward and spins in midair, aiming a right handed slash for the giant's throat with the green handled sword, hoping to catch it off-guard.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-17-04, 10:49 PM	*lays back against the rock, then reaches down to scoop up her bow, nocking an arrow in the same motion. Then takes aim at one of the giants that surround them, and looses it. Not watching if it hit or not, nocks another and lets it loose at the same giant.* alright boys, whos next *smiles crookedly as she looks for another target*
Obsidianjaerc 02-17-04, 11:09 PM	Jaerc , catching the gesture flys right in front of the giants face and sings a rather insulting song about its mother the orc to distract it.
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 02:07 PM	Much further away from the encampment engagment, he scowls as he looks about him....practically surrounded by giants, hurling those blasted rocks..then begins chanting, waving his hands about in particular patterns.....casting one fireball at a time round himself to a total of three..the explosions brilliant against the bland white of the snow....this appearing to the group as red mushrooms in the distance that last for but just a few moments..
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 03:02 PM	((before B's post:))ARmin splutters as he his bowled over, then dragged skyward. "Ey! Quit yer pokin lass!" He growls and shakes his head, pointing down at a giant with his axe. "Flap yer arse over there and lemme at em!" ((after B's post!)) ARmin lands ungainly and rolls to his feet at the feet, or foot of a giant, his axe, flashing out ahead of him, leaving the giants ankle bloodied and shredded. He slips between the legs of the howling giant and spins, slamming the blade of his axe into the achillees (sp?) heel of the giant, just as a large club puts the dwarf on his back "yer a real blast, ain't ye. That all ye got?"
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 03:17 PM	Grins as all the rock throwing giants around him are turned a pretty shade of cooked blue..and blinks, ducking a very...large..club.. only to get thrown foreward onto his stomach as another one connects with his back with a sound 'crack'. Rolls over, raising his hands and muttering quickly...four large spheres rain down from the above he and the giants..eyes a dark, fiery red
Gellaenen 02-18-04, 03:17 PM	Gellaenen falls to his knees as a large boulder bounces off of him. With a growl that belies his draconic side, he stands and looks off in the distance. He see's the red mushroom clouds and Lilyanna's Chain lightning spell. With a nod, he lets his elven eyes shift to their draconic form and he stretches his arms out wide, chanting in draconic. He ignores the falling boulders as he lifts his arms higher, grasping his staff in both hands, his voice getting louder. With a final shout he slams the staff end into the ground. The clouds immediatly darken and begin to swirl above the rock hurling giants. With a ground shaking crash, a giant bolt of lightning erupts from the clouds and speeds its way down, splitting into smaller lines, each one enveloping one of the giants. A rare smile crosses his elven face "never, ever throw a rock at me"
the cold one 02-18-04, 03:34 PM	((for the most part during this rescue, I am gonna say that you all have free will of actions to take against the enemies you encounter. I trust that you will all RP properly and take damage, know what would hit and not hit, etc etc etc. Trying to Dice things out would take way too long. I have your char sheets, so I know what would hit your characters. As I said, for the most part, I give you guys free will to do what you want, unless I require something, at which point I will note it. any failure to play fair will result in someones shoelaces being tied together:D )) ok--here we go: The rock throwers growl as Lilyanna's lightning bolt travel from giant to giant. They hurl another 6 rocks at the party, just as Dante appears, followed immediatly by a large explosion. As he takes a hit from a club, the lightning bolt comes from the sky, taking the crispy giants to the next level, that being charred. 6 of the giants collapse into a heap. The remaining 4 turn on Dante, only to be send to join their companions by the swarm of meteorites that fall from the sky. As Bhyrn deposits Armin at the feet of a giant, he takes the opportunity to introduce her to his club. it sweeps through the air towards her, giving her a very close up look at it. His attention is diverted to the dwarf whom he smacks backwards, then turns to attack him again. The giant Rym'dael's fireball hit did the job quite well. that job being to anger it. With a roar, he charges as well, sweeping his axe down at the undead polar bear. Lilyann's arrow hits another giant, and it laughs as it advances towards her, club raised menacingly. Jaerc's giant snarls and bats at the elf, missing badly. As he lifts his axe, the giant's eyes blink then he gets a rather puzzled look on his face as his throat begins to spew forth a copious amount of blood, probably over jaerc. With a burble, it falls forward, revealing Irilym clinging to its back, her sword having entered the giants spinal chord severing it neatly on its way into its lungs and heart. the remaining two giants, seeing their companions engage in battle, raise their clubs and charge into the mix, heading for those not currently occupied, (jea, ceres, iri) ((whew))
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 03:38 PM	Just after the lightning strikes, the four spheres strike the now melting ground...causing one hell of an upheavel, the ground the giants and He'd been previously on seemingly dissappearing in an explosion as the meteors make contact.. ((heh...Boom))
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 03:42 PM	As she does turn to move for the rock formation is struck, blind sided by one of her folding wings and sent sprawling onto her hands and knees. It seems to have struck her across the head, for when she does manage to move it's slowly and with a nice stream of blood dripping down her cheek and into a tiny pool on the floor where her face previously rested. But her astonishment is short-lived, getting quickly back onto her feet with a fury that seems a complete opposite of the emotionless qualities she displayed earlier. Colder than any ice and ten times more furious, it's enough to make even the dullest of senses shriek in panic. Flicking strands of black streaked white hair from her face, she ignores the blood and just lifts one of her hands with her palm outward. A muttering accompanies the motion with one of her hands resting on the black handle of the sword. Any who happen to be unfortunate enough to see the front of the celestial can see eyes drain to a complete reflectionless black and where the clear substance was daubed on her cheek and skin, it appears to writhe and burst into sudden flaming life as green veins. Re-arranged on her skin, it's like her very blood has turned acid green and visible through the skin. What does coalesce once she releases her orison of dark praying is a violent sunburst of brilliant green tinted with shadows then she sweeps past two giants with a vicious strike of her hand and once it has hit two, it vanishes from her hand and she takes a slight step backward. "...Oops, my hand slipped.." she snarls, in a voice that seems... furious beyond words ability to describe.
the cold one 02-18-04, 03:54 PM	:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: ((note to self--need better monsters. heh:devil: )) As Bhryn slices, the giant facing off with Lilyanna and the one fighting Armin blink a few times as they look down. both giants' faces go blank as they fall, severed at the waist.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 03:58 PM	Straightens, stepping backwards quickly and lightly despite the blood running down her scalp and back. The blood isn't green though, despite those brilliant veins under her skin, it's blacker than night and as unreflective as her eyes. She glances round, one hand still very firmly attached to the hilt of the dark handled sword.
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 04:00 PM	Armin clambors to his feet and rears back with his axe to attack again. he pauses, his eyes widening as he sees the top half of the giant falling towards him. With a curse that would make a sailor blush, he turns to run, and gets two steps before being buried under 1400 pounds of giant carcass. from beneath the body, some muffled swearing can be heard.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-18-04, 04:40 PM	*frowns slightly at the laughing giant, only to smile when he gets severed in half, then eep when his upper half almost lands on her, which she barely escapes from. Scrabbling up to the top of the rock, bow in hand looks around looking for another target.* . o 0 ( well it looks like we are doing alright, so far. No real injuries yet) *looks out on the horizon, eyes narrowed, scanning for any more surprises, then glances down at the carcass of a giant as it shudders, then smirks as she hears the colorful verbal diarhea issuing forth from beneath it. Hoping down from the rock, she walks over to it, shoving the carcass up with the aid of Armin's struggles just enough for him to wiggle free* well Master Dwarf, nothing broken I trust?
Ariadne 02-18-04, 04:59 PM	Upon seeing the giants throwing rocks at the camp, Ari points to the nearest one still alive and says "Go get it, bear-pet!" Charging forward on the dire polar bear's back towards the giant. However, she doesn't account for the large boulders flying through the air as one takes her directly in the chest, knocking her from the bear's back and into the snow. The bear keeps charging and gets one bite in on the giant until the much larger giant casually lifts its free foot and stomps..."downsizing" the bear to a mushy puddle of red-stained fur. Ari sits up just in time to see this and squeals in horror. "MY BEAR PET!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!" Ari quivers with rage, standing from the snow and charging the rest of the way towards that giant at which point she leaps and attaches to it's leg...and...bites. At that point a faint greenish-white glow flickers for a brief moment before seeping into the giant. Ari let's the leg go and rolls down and off the foot into the snow screaming maddenned gibberish at the giant, who suddenly looks very hurt. The giant stumbles then falls into the snow on its butt. She pulls the morning star from her belt loop, still screeching at the thing at the top of her lungs as she beats whatever part of it she can reach with the weapon long after the giant passes out in the snow. The giant itself could be dead, but Ari doesn't seem to care as she beats the ever loving daylights out of it, climbing to reach it's face which she begins slowly beating into a messy pulp, still screeching wildly at the top of her lungs. It looks to be a loooong day. ((It's good to be loony :D))
Gellaenen 02-18-04, 06:19 PM	The elven mage nods in satisfaction as he sees the giants falling around him. His hand unconciously rubs his jaw as he casts a wary glance towards bhryn, before turning and noting the last two, coming towards the group. The crystal atop his staff begins to glow slightly. "Two more. Who wants them?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 06:33 PM	Tharivious curses as his blade catches the giant's flesh just beneath the neck across the clavicle bones, slicing a deep cut into the towering being's chest. There is no flash of the brilliant flames, visible or otherwise as it is apparently being suppressed for the moment. He thrusts with the black hilted sword as he lowers back to the ground, the blade biting deep into the giant's ribcage right over its heart landing a vicious wound.... However, after feeling the first strike hit home with all of its painful force, the giant swings its powerful arms in a double handed strike just as it is stabbed, striking Tharivious square in the chest. Tharivious is sent flying back, straight into the large stone he had been using for cover just moments ago, still invisible. The only sign of him is a streak of deep charcoal grey that gets smeared onto the rock where the back of his head made impact. He slumps to the ground and looks at the giant with a grin, muttering under his breath in Penumbral. "One... two... three!" As if on cue, the giant suddenly clutches its chest and lets out a loud roar of pain as if being stricken again, though no wound is seen across its skin. It staggers and falls backward to the ground unconscious as its life slowly fades from its body. Tharivious tries to stand but finds his back to be very sore from the impact. He looks up and mutters a curse under his breath as he sees a boulder coming straight for him, throwing himself aside in a rolling motion just in time to avoid the impact, but getting several chunks of splintered rock thrown on top of him in the process.
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 06:34 PM	Armin grumbles something under his breath as he is hauled out from under the semi-giant carcass that might have sounded like a "thanks." He shakes his head and looks around, spotting the two remaining giants. With a smirk and a bellow, he raises his axe and charges towards them. He reaches his arm back and lets the large battle axe fly towards the first giant, taking it square in the chest. As the weapon hits, the dwarf has already reached over his shoulders and pulled a smaller axe and a warhammer, spinning them in his hands as he roars towards the wounded giant. As the giant brings his massive club to bear on the dwarf, armin ducks and dives between its legs, bringing his own axe across and slamming into the achillies tendon of the giant, as he did before. With the briefest of glances towards bhryn, to make sure she does not interrupt, he spins again, bringing the hammer across to slam into the haft of his own axe, pushing the blade almost all the way through the giants ankle. As the beast drops to a knee, howling in pain, Armin pulls two smaller hammers from the front of his weapons harness and ducks back through the giants legs, spinning and bringing both to bear on its higher knee. the blue giant cries out again collapsing and grasps its injured knee in one hand, the other reaching for the axe imbedded in the back of its ankle. Armin jumps up, rather ungainly, on top of the giant, stalks up its torso until he is standing on its chest, looking down at its pleading eyes. With a snort, he rears back and proceeds to turn the giant's head into jelly. After a moment, he hops down and begins to collect his weapons
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 07:11 PM	Watches the violence around her, murmuring to herself in a language that isn't quite celestial.. and not quite abyssal either. It's like some unholy mixing of the two and she seems completely unaware that she's spouting it to herself. Her eyes follow Armin as he slices up a Giant and then they cross the way towards where Ari is trying to imprint her morningstar shape permenantly on the giant who appears dead, if he isn't already. A quick shake of her head, sending spatters of blood she doesn't notice across her silver wings where they stick and cling, unreflective on the polished silveryness of those feathers, and then she moves backwards carefully towards the rock formations.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 07:26 PM	Tharivious quickly sheathes the black handled sword at his side and pulls himself from beneath the shards of rock. He uses his free hand to push himself up to his feet and fades to visibility again, the hair on the back of his head matted slightly with the same charcoal grey smeared on the rock behind him. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ That's it.... Now I'm annoyed.... ) He staggers forward, his steps gradually seeming to get easier as the seconds pass by, as if his injuries were healing themselves. He braces his lower back with his free hand as he lets the green hilted sword ignite again with the emerald fire and looks around, dodging the incoming boulders as deftly as one could, barely seeming phased by the large rocks even as his eyes darken. His skin follows shortly after until it becomes a charcoal grey, his eyes still searching for any of the remaining giants, his steps still slowly becoming easier and less pained.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 07:29 PM	*winces slightly as he watches the angered giant cleave right through the undead polar bear, creating two neatly parted halves of bear on each side of the ax blade.* . o O(great....I have to walk again...) *with a burst of speed, he rushes between the giant's legs, reaching out and striking with a backhand against the leg, which seems to do phycially little damage. Upon striking, he releases his spell (harm) and attempts to get out of the way of the swaying giant* *guessing wrong, he ends up under the decending hand of the giant, being pressed firmly into the snow* . o O(my luck really isn't that great today...) *while the giant attempts to regain composure, a look of shock, quite literally, flashes to his face as a stream of electricity flows into the giant, finishing it off. As it falls away and lands on the snow, it mirrors Rym's spread eagle possition on the ground, though, Rym the luckier of the two and isn't dead* ".........xsa nindel jivviim.........." *Rym begins the process of pulling himself from the snow, leaving a hand sized imprint of the giant and his body imprint directly under it as he staggers slightly to the side. Shaking his head to clear the cobwebs, he glances over with a disgruntled look at the dead, for the second time, polar bear, then back to the giant* . o O(lose one.....gain one...) *a mischievious smirk slips to his lips as he traces his fingers along the shaft of his staff, speaking softly as the gem flares brightly. He releases the spell by smacking the giant in the leg with his staff and watches as the now undead giant slowly rises from the ground*
the cold one 02-18-04, 07:37 PM	((party 16. giants 0)) All giants are dead. 6 bodies are intact, well, 5 not counting the one Armin splattered. if any decide to search the carcasses, they will find 560 gold, 851 silver, 1903 copper, and 1 platinum piece.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 07:44 PM	Twists and finally frowns down at the sword by her side, speaking sharply again in that mutilated language.. stood quite out in the open, having not made it all the way back to that formation. It gives a sullen twitch and the veins of green acid under her skin seem to pulse and change, becoming a soft light blue luminescence and sinking back into being symbols, rather than green scars. She too stumbles, like she's only just feeling the pain of the blow to her head. A quick jolt and then she's onto her knees in startlement, blood trickling back down her cheek as she lunges and just manages to get an arm under her face hitting, preventing a cheekbone from colliding with the rocky floor. Raggedly, through breathing she swears and shakes, "...Uh... ow... ...oh my head... ow... What... we... ...rocks?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 07:51 PM	Tharivious sneers, looking as if he might actually be disappointed that the giants are all downed. He snuffs the emerald flames and sheathes the green hilted sword as he walks back to the group, his skin and eyes remaining darkened. The impact wound on the back of his head seems to withdraw and seal shut, as if his form absorbs the lost amount of blood, leaving his hair clean. Drawing his cloak's hood up over his head slowly, he looks to the rest, checking them over briefly to appraise any injuries. "We should get moving as soon as possible, they hit us to easily. We might not be able to afford another rest like that one, not in this terrain."
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 08:09 PM	*with a motion of his staff, he draws the undead giant down to his level and climbes up onto it's shoulder, allowing it to rise. With a smirk, he motions towards the group as the giant makes his way to them rather quickly, coming to slow stop* "yes, perhaps we should be moving on as quickly as possible...no sense in staying here, the fighting will have drawn unwanted attention"
Irilym 02-18-04, 08:10 PM	Iri hangs on as the giant crashes face first into the ground, grabbing the hilt of her short sword as it makes contact and pulling it free before sliding down the carcass. "Well...now that that's over... She makes her way back to the group. "Is everyone alive?"
Gellaenen 02-18-04, 08:12 PM	Gellaenen looks at the others then off in the direction of the rock hurlers. "agreed. We waste valuable time standing here. It seems Dante is still standing, so i assume he has survived dealing with the other giants." He starts walking towards Dante, and the mountains beyond.
Ariadne 02-18-04, 08:13 PM	Eventually quits beating the giant as if something has drawn her attention as she glances briefly to Bhryn, her eyes wide as she stares at the celestial a moment. She then slides off the giant and looks around, frowning. "No fair! Ari's bear-pet is dead...Ari has no ride!!" She crosses her arms and looks around, gaping at Rym's giant servant for a moment. "Oooooo...Ari wants to ride THAT!"
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 08:17 PM	*quirks a brow as he glances over to Ari, hearing her request and seeing her expression* . o O(dark lady....what did I do to deserve this) "you must be crazier then you act.....but I think not..." shakes his head and dismissing Ari's request.
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 08:17 PM	the dwarf hooks his smaller hammers to his harness then shoulders his axe. He looks over at Ari with a frown. "Ye gots legs, ye babblin idiot. use em." He adjusts his harness and begins to follow gellaenen, pausing only long enough to look over his shoulder and up, waaaaay up at Rym'dael. "I be guessin ridin a big giant in the middle of an open plain ain't nothin like attractin attention, eh?" Armin shakes his head and trudges off after the elven mage.
Ariadne 02-18-04, 08:18 PM	Frowns at being denied, but remains insanely persistant. "ARI WANTS! Ari will HAVE!" And with that, she attaches herself quite stubbornly to the leg and begins trying her hardest to climb the giant
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 08:21 PM	Picks himself up out of ground zero...might as well be...the once snowed over land, blasted and shocked into a dark, burnt brown color...puddles of melted snow-water here and there...looking back off towards the broken encampment, and the few dots against the snow as they begin approaching his spot.....and has himself a nice sit on an available rock....scooping up some water in cupped hands " Well. That was fun! " Chuckles, sipping the clear liquid
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 08:21 PM	*glancing down at Armin with a somewhat "like you should talk" look on his face* "a creature native to this land....unlike the lot of us....yeah, I'd rather be with him. It will deter smaller attacks and is useful for larger game" *glancing down, he shakes his head, motioning with his staff for the giant to start walking, even though Ari is trying to climb up it*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 08:22 PM	Tharivious nods slightly to Irilym at her question. "I think so, I don't see any of ours among the dead." He too follows the others out to where Dante stands, also taking a moment to glance at Ariadne with a raised eyebrow and a shake of his head before continuing on.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 08:23 PM	Manages to haul herself to her feet after a short period of getting her bearings with a highly confused look across her face. The blood flow has stoppered, but the blood it did manage to bleed remains, dark and dried without shine to it's pitch surface. Apart from this, Bhryn looks little more than bewildered. "...I'm fine. I... let's just get moving..." A moment spent adjusting the pack she had dropped, then slinging it over her shoulders she waits for Armin and once he passes her, she falls in next to his stumpyness. . o O ( ...least he didn't see that. He'd kill me for sure... or throw a fit... oh Paladine, don't ever let him know that I had to break my word... please... please! ) "...Nice smashing. Sorry about the Giant."
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 08:25 PM	Armin chuckles "Bah. don't be so high an mighty, jus cuz yer sittin at th top of a big lump o dead flesh. That thing stands out like a bloody beacon, and yer blackness don't do nothin ta hide yerself either." He shrugs and keeps walking "though, the icy bastard already knows were we be, so what be the point, eh?" Armin then looks over at Bhryn "Aye lass. it be ok. just don' be takin me kills, or i give ye a swift kick in the arse" With a smirk he smack her in said arse
Ariadne 02-18-04, 08:27 PM	Slips as the giant begins to walk, but somehow manages to cling for dear life...truely the woman must excrete some kind of glue of stubbornness. She yells wildly at the top of her lungs...truely she hs a knack for being loud as well. "Make it stop Black Lord! Make it stop!!" She throws as much of a tantrum as one can while clinging for dear life to a moving giant, then tries climbing again, digging in with nails and teeth to keep her hold and slipping every now and again.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 08:29 PM	*sighing slightly, he tries to ignore the screaming mad woman, with little success. Bringing his staff up, the giant stops, possibly tossing Ari to the ground if she's not held on tightly and waits for her to climb her way up* . o O(this best be some kind of test....) *looking down he shakes his head again* "Hurry up...or it starts moving again"
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 08:30 PM	Blinks, jumping forwards a hopped step as she is slapped across the backside. Then laughs sheepishly, looking over her shoulder at the wailing Ari. . o O ( ...urge to destroy, rising... ) Grinds her teeth and looks back at Armin. "I love these little holidays, we should take them more often... clear skies, pleasant company and entertainment on tap..."
Ariadne 02-18-04, 08:33 PM	Ari makes her way up as quickly as she can, squealing with glee as she grabs two large fistfuls of hair and situates herself on the head. "YAY! Ari Happy! Black Lord Happy! Ari has ride again!! Thankies Mister Baldy Man! Thankies!" She hums to herself happuly as they continue on.
Armin-Gedrin 02-18-04, 08:33 PM	He chuckles, also looking back at Ariadne. "Aye, but next time, let us be leavin the riff raff at home eh?" He pulls out his aleskin and takes a deep drink from it. The skin does not seem to be any emptier. He offers it to Bhryn. "here lass, drink. Good fer what "ale-s" ye" Laughs heartily at his joke
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 08:34 PM	Tharivious nods to Armin in agreement. "Yes.... We're being watched most certainly. Even if we were being as stealthful as possible he would have us trailed and know precisely where we are by tracing magical signatures. Speed should be our prime concern now, and that corpse seems to be moving faster than some of us." He gestures to the undead giant as he says the last part and hurries forward, his steps having returned to the ease they showed before being flung into the rocks as if his injuries are fully healed. He continues onward, keeping a quick pace with ihs steps.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 08:36 PM	Facepalms and groans, still moving at speed... but matching the dwarf so he doesn't get left behind by those with longer legs. "Your jokes get worse... I'd rather keep a clear hand, thanks. Who knows what else will get thrown at us, literally!"
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 08:36 PM	Waits patiently for the group to arrive....busying himself with this and that.....looking around at the barren grounds, various pieces of bone......and yawns out of habit.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-18-04, 08:38 PM	*with an audible sigh, he motions with his staff forward, the giant moving ahead once again* "Quiet up there....or you walk...."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 08:46 PM	Tharivious continues forward keeping a brisk pace, not seeming to let the snow on the ground slow him in the least bit. He smirks slightly as he spots Dante relaxed and shakes his head a bit as he reaches the blast zone. "That was some light show. Well done, though the giants seem more extra crispy...." He turns around and looks back at the others as he walks backward for a moment, counting them to see who, if any lag behind the rest.
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 08:48 PM	Chuckles idly, standing up and stretching out his back....rubbing it a little " Well, I try... "
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 09:18 PM	Tharivious nods slightly, looking back from the group to Dante, chuckling a bit. "A bit flashier than I would have done, but effective none-the-less. Of course, I am no evoker either." He looks off toward the mountains, then at the tundra around them, and lastly to the group. "Perhaps using cover of shadows will help us to avoid so much attention? The shadows themselves may be highly visible in this terrain, but it might help misdirect further assaults enough to ease our passage. We're already walking targets regardless of what we do, and I'm guessing that the majority of us can see in shadowed conditions, so it should be of little hindrance to us."
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 09:25 PM	Finally, darn Dwarven walkers! makes it to where the others have congregated. Once there, throws Dante a smile this side of sheepish and makes a mental note to put her cloak on to hide the stains. Some people find that thing distracting after all. Flickers Thar a glance. "Shadows sound fine to me.. Though I won't have a problem with being seen or not."
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 09:32 PM	Smiles at Bhryn...then shakes his head a little, keeping that boyish smile of his in place. Turns, looking up at the undead giant....and cant help but sigh. " Some beings just cant rest once put down..." Looks up at Ari...then rooolls his eyes.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 09:36 PM	Pauses only briefly before crossing that small space between them, to not just take his hand in hers... but also to check him over for wounds and injuries, muttering to herself as she does and carefully trying not to meet his eyes until she has ascertained the state of his physical health. "...silly mage of mine..."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 09:45 PM	Tharivious chuckles a bit watching Bhryn checking Dante over. "And here I thought Morgana was fussy about such things. I'm sure I'll get a similar treatment when I get home." He reaches over his shoulders and fetches his longbow once more into his left hand as he continues to survey the surrounding areas, his right hand making its way to an arrow just to be prepared should they become needed. His eyes flick from side to side, remaining in their penumbral state and as dark as night, his skin still the deep charcoal color as well, as he watches carefully along the horizons.
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 09:48 PM	Gives Thar a highly amused look. "You haven't seen him in action, he demolishes rooms as a party trick.. I'd like to walk out of this with husband and daughter in tow, hopefully."
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 09:53 PM	Sniffs a little even as he's checked over "Hey...I didnt 'mean' to do that..." Winces a little, stretching out his back again
Kirion Violatta 02-18-04, 09:54 PM	Kirion lands gentaly noticing that it is over already. "Man I missed out..."He looks over at the others," You kill things to quick> I didn't even get to draw my sword before they are already on the ground dead." He makes shi way over to Bhryn and Armin looks to Bhryn, "So you don't mind if I die on this trip then, ehh?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 10:00 PM	Tharivious chuckles at that. "Sounds like you should be more worried bout his surroundings than about him." He looks over to Kirion with a smirk. "Perhaps we do, but it is better to remove the obstacles as quickly as possible. Especially with Malek watching us as he most likely is."
Kirion Violatta 02-18-04, 10:03 PM	Looks over at Thar, "I guess I need to be more on my toes then. Maybe next I will be able to draw my sword before the battle is over." he smirks
Bhryn Astairre 02-18-04, 10:05 PM	Once satisfied he is in once piece, throws her arms about his middle and hugs him close to her... doesn't even care if she manages to crack all his vertebrae in one go, she just hugs him tightly. "Irresponsibily crazy... going off like that... I should really... oh Dante, I'd die if you died... stop making my heart skip beats, will you?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-18-04, 10:11 PM	Tharivious chuckles a bit at Kirion's reply. "Indeed, as all of us must do. We will all need to act at top capacity in this to be successful." He glances sideways at Bhryn with a slight smirk and offers a sympathetic nod to Dante, the expression on his face practically saying 'I feel your pain'.
Dante_Trublade 02-18-04, 10:23 PM	Shrugs a little at thar smiling, wrapping his arms around Bhryn " Angel....alright...I'll try not make you worry. Forgive me? " Hides a wince as his back is pressed on by Bhryn's embrace...
Lilyanna_Rose 02-19-04, 12:11 AM	*shakes her head at the dwarf, and mumbles something along the line of stubborness, then as everyone marches out, she falls back. Her form slowly flowing into that of a great snowy owl, then takes off. She skims low over top of the heads of everyone, then circles the undead giant, then climbs higher, moving ahead of the group scouting.* . o 0 ( talk about over doing it Rym'dael. And why did you let that little loon up there, sheesh are you going soft in your old age?) *continues to fly ahead, but keeping the party in sight. Herself a speck in the sky.*
Irilym 02-19-04, 01:38 AM	Irilym nods to herslef seeing everyone is alright, then wipes her sword off and sheathes it, starting on ahead to where she's in front and can lead. She casts a glance towards the drow, the undead giant, and the shrieking, gleeful loon...and just shakes her head... . o O (Humanoids...) "If we can keep up a fair pace, then perhaps we can find another den of shelter before twilight." She glances around for Lily, finding instead a large snowy owl above them, at which she quirks a brow, but does call up: "Let me know if you spot a good shelter ahead." Then she continues on at a fair pace, not quite jogging, but not walking either. She watches the terrain around her, glancing as she goes. . o O (Alright, lich...what's your next pitch...)
the cold one 02-19-04, 02:54 PM	As the group gathers around Dante, the ground begins to shake. A crack appears behind the group a few feet, small at first, then grows larger, working its way towards the group. A large hand looms up from the crack. it seems to be made of ice. It reaches about the same height as the frost giants, then it reaches forwards and down to grab at the party members, rather ponderously. As it begins to move, another crack appears to the groups left, and another large hand of ice erupts from the ground.
Dante_Trublade 02-19-04, 03:35 PM	Blinks, spying the huge hand..then the second as they come out of the ground.. " Looks like forgiving will have to wait..we have company...rather..large..company.. " Gives Bhryn that last minute peck on the cheek, before drawing away from her, towards the grasping hands..
Lilyanna_Rose 02-19-04, 03:39 PM	*as she is circling back, she notices the hand of ice sprout up from the ground. She beats her wings faster trying to reach them, but lands just short of the group, her form changing once more. Her body elongates, becoming larger, her back sprouts wings, and scales appears on her body. In no time a mature red dragon stands where she once was, taking of with a jump from the ground and flapping her massive wings.* . o 0 ( time to play ) *as she reaches the back side of the enormous ice hand, she breathes a large burst of flame at it, then lands, turning so her tail hits it with a resounding thunk*
the cold one 02-19-04, 04:09 PM	The large hand blasted by Lilyanna seems to shrink a bit, as copious amounts of water stream down and soaks into the ground. Other than that, however, it does not seem to be affected by the tail slap as it reaches for said tail. More fissures crack open, revealing more hands rising from the ground and grabbing for the party members.
Bhryn Astairre 02-19-04, 04:11 PM	Watches her husband move away from her towards the hand and takes her own step backward as if considering something. But as the ground rumbles under her with more fissures opening, her instincts snap into action and in less time than it takes to blink, she has opened her wings and took to the air, trying to fly/dodge past the hand that slams down into the space she had only just occupied. . o O ( NOW would be a great time for you to wake up, Rag... really it would... wake up! Wake up!!! )
Armin-Gedrin 02-19-04, 06:12 PM	Armin staggers out of the way of a hand, unlimbering his axe and taking a mighty swing. the blade buries its head partway into the hand as it rises from the surface, pulling the dwarf into the air. "Aw, fer cryin out loud!"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-19-04, 06:17 PM	Tharivious turns and blinks as he spots the large icy hands emerge from the ground. After muttering a fairly long string of shadowy curses in that unusual language, he grumbles in common a single sentence. "It never bloody ends...." He pulls the green hilted sword from his left side in his right hand and lets it ignite with the emerald flames. He then pulls the black handled longsword into his left hand, but leaves its flames inactive as he marches toward the nearest hand, deftly dodging its blind grab attempts. He swings with the sword in his right hand aiming for the hand's wrist where it seems to move and follows immediately with a stab aimed for the center of it, hoping to disable it, if at all possible. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Ancestors be with me.... )
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-19-04, 06:18 PM	*A slightly disgrunteled look lingers on his face as Ari continues to be giddy with delight on her new perch. . o O(torture is too good for that one....knowing her, she'd probably enjoy it....) *his thoughts are interupted as the hands begin appearing from the ground, one then another and then even more. Rising to his feet on the giant's shoulder, he glances around, taking note of how many hands have risen from the ground, totalling 5 so far* *Glancing up to Ari, he shakes his head and leaps from the giant's shoulder, landing rather gracefully and rolling up to his feet. Once on the ground he directs the giant towards one of the hands as he unleashes a remarkably large fireball at it* . o O(let her stay up there if she wants....serves her right...) *the giant lunges forward, with or without Ari...depending on if she decides to dismount or not, swinging its massive ax at the base of the hand as if chopping down a tree*
Gellaenen 02-19-04, 06:18 PM	Gellaenen shakes his head as Lilyanna struts her stuff as a red dragon. . o O(waste of energy) He returns his gaze to the hands coming from the ground and simply walks around them, staying out of their reach.
the cold one 02-19-04, 06:24 PM	The giant hands seem to be affected by the heat from the fires, and they also seem, after a time, to be affected by the blows from the weapons used on them. After anywhere from four to eight hits, the ice hands shatter, sending ice in all directions. But, as one hand is taken down, another will come up from the ground. each one closer to the mountains.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-19-04, 06:29 PM	*Grumbling to himself as the hand shatters, and only to be replaced by another, Rym looks back to the rest of the group* "A fruitless effort it would seem...." *glancing over to Gell, he nods towards the silver elf* "......I believe he's got the right course of action here" *making his way quickly over towards his giant, he reaches up and grabs ahold, quickly making his way rather skillfully up the giant back to his perch, and directing the giant through the hands to avoid them*
Bhryn Astairre 02-19-04, 06:31 PM	Turns, hearing Armin get taken into the air.. and mutters something about promises in celestial. Changing her direction of flight, she neatly avoids any pressing or lingering touches from the hands as she flies true as an arrow to Armin's side... where she grabs one of his hands. "Fool dwarf, can't leave you alone for a minute can I?" Braces her feet on the slippery surface, and tries tugging Armin free as she murmurs, tone changing as well as her intonation, plainly making to 'cant an orison.
Armin-Gedrin 02-19-04, 06:33 PM	The dwarf, with a lot of cursing and grumbling, slips out of bhryn's grasp and climbs onto the shaft of his axe and pulls out his two smaller hammers. With a shout, he begins to beat on the hand, chipping away pieces slam after slam, until the ice hand shatters, sending him, his hammers and his axe flying through the air. As he passes over jeajea, he sort of shrugs as if to say "its just not my day." With a crash, he hits the ground. He then stands and shakes his head as he begins to collect his weapons. "D'ye get the feelin this is gonna be a long day?"
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-19-04, 06:34 PM	Tharivious continues slashing at the hand he began with, grimacing as it shatters and leaves shards of ice clinging to his cloak. He looks about again with an annoyed expression as he sees the new hands rising up. "Well that's just great...." He nods in agreement with Rym'dael's suggestion, then, muttering a string of curses directed at the icy hands around them that would make a dwarf proud, begins following Gellaenen's lead and walking his way past the hands by staying out of reach.
Bhryn Astairre 02-19-04, 06:40 PM	Watches him then mutters about ungrateful stumps of flesh.. and with a diving spiral, moving at a speed that far, far outpaces those on foot, she twists and turns through those hands and towards the horizon they seek..
Armin-Gedrin 02-19-04, 06:54 PM	Armin shoulders his axe, ducks as Bhryn flashes past him, then trundles up to the group, avoiding the giant hands and the giant....giant, still grumbling. "wings. what is it with folk and wings?" shakes his head and keeps walking
Irilym 02-19-04, 06:55 PM	Irilym grumbles under her breath as the hands begin crashing down, very nearly being flattened. She rolls to her feet glancing around to survey the situation as she lets her senses guide her to avoid the hands, seeming to be much more quick on her feet after the first hand. She gives a quick nod at Gell and Rym's idea. "They're right. Let's avoid them while we can and fight only if we need to." She continues on the path, ducking and weaving to avoid the massive icy hands.
jeajea 02-19-04, 07:03 PM	After a few smashes, Jea realises the attempt is futile. He nods to Armin as Armin lands next to him, "Long day? Oh, I wouldn't say that... to be sure, it's only giants and massive, frozen hands. Barely breaking a swe-" As he smacks away another attempt to grab him by a hand, one takes hold of him. He didn't see it; it grabs him from behind. He yelps, as clearly and audiably, either one or both wings crunch nicely, and from the sounds of it, several breaks. A stunned look overcomes him, but only for a moment. He closes his eyes and concentrate, and a moment later is sheathed in fire. The hand melts away... and drops him, cumpled, on the floor. He pushes himself up, with supreme effort. "Go... run! Everybody run! This is pointless." Finding his way to the back of the group, with drawn swords, still enshrouded in flames, he attempts to cover the escape of the party.
Obsidianjaerc 02-19-04, 07:41 PM	Jaerc's giant snarls and bats at the elf, missing badly.Jaerc is blown perhaps 15 feet back and groundward by the jet of blood that spews from the giants neck. When he has stood up a few seconds later the battle is over. He shrugs and says "Could have left one for me" and begins to clean the blood off himself. He glances around metally taking a role-call , a finding nothing but the bears gone he smiles to himself. Jaerc agrees that he is alive when everyone is asked and with Tharvious about the stealth situation. He walks along with the rest of the group occasionly making small talk. After a while he stops talking and seems to be lost in thought. Suddenly interupting his though is a giant crack in the ice and an accompanying collosal icy hand. "Oh boy , more". After sometime of waring with the things he seems to get a bright idea "Everybody in the air , those that cant fly...erm make a noise and I'll fix that". He withdraws a long slender , yew wand engraved with a dove. Then Jea is snatched at and partially broken by a hand. Jaerc immediatly goes into action rushing at the hand as his hand is sheatherd in fire. He acts to late though as Jea destroys the hand. "You alright Jea? I guess your on the cant fly list now." He lets the growing flame on his hand dissapate and waves the wand at Jea ((cast fly from wand aimed to affect Jea)) "It'll last an hour , and some one can heal you in the air alright?Go Jea." he glances around briefly to see who else is making noises about not being able to fly and waits for permission to use it.
jeajea 02-19-04, 08:01 PM	Jea nods to Jaerc. "Alright, friend. Get that on anyone else who needs it, and go. I'll be right with you. And thank you."
Dante_Trublade 02-19-04, 08:09 PM	((playing a wee bit of catch-up..)) Nimbly dodges past the first few graspings of several of the hands, few in numbers as they are...raising his hands, touching his thumbs together, sending a couple gouts of flame towards several at a time...to not much affect. " ....Bloody hands.. " Unfortunatly, the time taken to do this leaves him woefully unprepared for the hands next swipes, one easily snatching him up in a vice-like grip, eyes bulging a little as a crack is heard.. cursing loudly in draconic, spewing forth a variety of words in rapid draconic..dissappearing from grasp and view soon after
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-19-04, 08:17 PM	Tharivious blinks as he looks back and sees Jeajea getting snagged and begins to turn back, but stops seeing Jaerc lending assistance. He resumes his forward movement with a shake of his head, muttering under his breath. "We need cover of shadow.... It might slow Malek's servants down just enough to get us out of this ice field...." He closes his eyes, continuing forward without any trouble letting his senses guide his passage as he concentrates on the light around him. Slowly, gradually, his form begins to cast a shadow around him that slowly expands to encompass those who allow it to do so, and rises upward far enough to provide some measure of cover for those in the sky. Once the shadows decrease the normal light by half the normal illumination, he opens his eyes and begins moving faster as his walking pace changes to a brisk jog. "I just hope this works...."
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Armin-Gedrin 02-19-04, 08:25 PM	Manages to avoid the hands, kicking a few as he barely avoids one. He then yelps as the lights go out. "Eh? whassis?" he looks around, and growls "What ye doin? tryin to point us out more? ye daft fool"
the cold one 02-19-04, 08:29 PM	After an hour, the large ice hands stop erupting from the ground. The party is left alone as they continue towards the mountain range, it looms ever larger as the time passes. The position of the sun seems to be around noontime now (assuming anyone sticks their head out of the shaded area Tharivious has created, that is)
Dante_Trublade 02-19-04, 08:39 PM	Oooor pops their silver haired heads up from the encampment....ahem. :D
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-19-04, 08:46 PM	Tharivious looks over his shoulder at Armin. "It may point us out, but it will also provide a degree of cover from most physical assaults. They know where we are already, we could be hit by an area attack anyway. It's a risk, but it should pay off in the end." He continues walking for the hour and looks to the others. "Now the question becomes, should we break for an afternoon meal, or keep going without rest?"
Ceres 02-19-04, 09:22 PM	Ceres glances to Thar from his spot in the back of the party, having seemed to have successfully avoided both the giants and ice hands. He seems to be saving himself, avoiding combat purposefully. "I say we keep going.. The longer we wait, the more team he has to wear us down."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-19-04, 09:36 PM	((playing catch up, sheesh go out shopping for a few hours and miss lots. skips ahead* * remains in her draconic form, as she lumbers after the group.* draconic: this time I think Bhryn and Kirion have the right idea, flying would save us time and less encounters with the small stuff. He is throwing his peons at us to tire us out and waste our resources. I can take a couple of you on my back.... the lighter ones could be carried by Bhryn and Kirion. *lumbers up beside Irilym, tilting her head to look at her fully* what say you Irilym? *folds her wings along her back, and tries not to take out anyone with her tail as she walks*
Dante_Trublade 02-19-04, 09:42 PM	At length, appears in stride with the group...wether they are in darkness, or on the move, grumbling in low draconic, wincing alittle as he moves forward
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-19-04, 10:31 PM	Tharivious nods in agreement with Ceres. "That's what I was thinking as well, but a few of us do seem to need at least a small measure of healing. It may be wise to pause just long enough to get everyone back to full health, for the good of all present." He looks back, and up, at Lily upon hearing the suggestion of taking flight and nods slightly, replying in Draconic. His voice is clearly accented with elven and shadowed tones, but it is clearly Draconic none-the-less. "You may be right.... But on the same note, we may run into other issues with such tactics. If he were to send natural flyers after us, many of our number would be outmaneuvered on experience with flight alone. I've seen such things happen many times."
Kirion Violatta 02-19-04, 11:06 PM	((I will be going to be missing a few days till sunday... my uncle and cusion are coming back from Iraq and we are meeting up with them in Mississippi for a welcom home party, if Kirion is needed for anything will Bhryn please take control of him while I am gone. Sorry for the sudden happening in the middel of action.))
Xerneth Karjen 02-20-04, 08:04 AM	Far off in the distance, the same figure clad in the ice white armor and cloak steps onto the peak of a fairly large snow covered ediface, roughly twenty miles away. He is accompanied by two others, one a blonde haired woman and the other a haggard old man, both wearing simlar frost colored cloaks that allow them to blend with their surroundings. Along with them is a rather distraught looking human man dressed in peasant clothing that provides little protection from the elements. The central figure begins to mutter and chant in a dark and foul language, a blend of abyssal and drowic. His arms extend wide, a holy symbol held in one and nothing in the other, and for the entirety of the hour he continues this. As the party reaches the present point on their trek, the figure reaches his empty hand out and grabs the peasant man by the face. As if by a flood of energy being transfered, the man withers and falls to the ground and a small haze of dark energy surrounds the cloaked being. Like a wave rippling from the cloaked being's form, thick drops of red begin to spatter onto the snow around him, quickly spreading outward as if a tidal wave had been unleashed. A miles wide screen of the red rain can be seen for a few moments before it reaches the party, coating everything in its path with a sticky dark red mess. At its diameter, the storm of blood rain is roughly forty miles across, and the snowy ground quickly changes tone from pale white to the deep red. The figures step back down from the mountain, the caster of the Evil Weather apparently leading the other two and muttering under his breath, "Enjoy the weather, enjoy the rain, and be prepared for utter pain...."
jeajea 02-20-04, 09:08 AM	"No, we don't stop to eat. We press on. Eat on the go, if you're hungry. Flying is a good idea, if we stay not too far from the ground - then we can land at a moment's notice, but be faster than anything on the ground." He pauses to take a swig of a potion, and his wings go from being crooked and abviously broken to appearing fine. "I can fly, and take one other with me. Do our numbers of fliers and non-fliers match? Otherwise, Jaerc can use his wand to get us all in the air. As long as we don't loose track of time." As the sky begins raining blood, a strange, almost quizsical expression sits on Jea's face for a moment. He then frowns and says, "Cover... find some cover... ah, maybe..." He creates a psionic barrier above the party, a strange, slightly shimmering thing that is soon painted red. It's not large enough for a mature red dragon, but houses the rest easily enough. "I can keep this thing in place for quite a while, but if we walk, we'll be walking through... whatever that stuff is... and I think we don't want to do that. We'll fly."
the cold one 02-20-04, 01:53 PM	((Kirion. Bhryn's player will be out for a few as well, so both you and her char will amazingly be spared any serious harm. on a good note, Pass on a welcome home to your family. we are all glad to hear of their safe return.))
Armin-Gedrin 02-20-04, 01:59 PM	Armin blinks at Lilyanna, shaking his head. "uh-uh. no way I be ridin on yer scaley back. I be liken me feet on th' ground, where they belong." He turns his head back and continues on, pausing when it begins to 'rain' "What the hell?" He flexes his fingers around the shaft of his axe as he looks around. "somethin be tellin me that this ain't all there is"
jeajea 02-20-04, 03:42 PM	Jea motions to the 'rain'. "Want to walk through that, Armin? Or want to fly over it?"
Ceres 02-20-04, 04:13 PM	Ceres closes his eyes as the 'rain' starts. He can be heard to groan softly, clenching his fists. He mutters and murmers softly to himself, opening his eyes to glance at the others. We need to get out of this rain, soon...
Lilyanna_Rose 02-20-04, 05:41 PM	*blinks her eyes, looking at Armin, then up at the rain, then growls* do what you will Master Dwarf, but do it quickly. We do not have much time. Irilym, hop on. *spreads her wings as the rains begins to fall around them*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-20-04, 06:33 PM	Tharivious grimaces as the rain starts and draws his cloak more tightly about him as he makes his way under the psionic barrier, muttering to himself. "Bloody hells...." He nods slightly to the others as he ends the shadow cover, returning the light conditions to normal. "It would seem that flight has become a better option...." He mutters a few words in a blend of ancient elven, draconic, and his shadowy speech and weaves his hands a bit in front of him, then sweeps his cloak back. As the alter self spell takes effect, a pair of distinctly dragon-like and shadowy wings sprout from his shoulders, the cloak falling in line between them. With a few quick flaps of the transmuted wings, he lifts off the ground.
Xerneth Karjen 02-20-04, 06:57 PM	Almost as if Armin's suspicions had lit a signal flare, a group of figures appears on the horizon. Numbering eight total and seemingly well above the ground, coated in the rain and seeming to be enjoying it quite a bit. They're moving at a pace beyond that of most, and no sign of wings propelling them, indicating that their flight is not normal for their kind. The figures are still a fair distance away, but are rapidly getting closer.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-20-04, 07:07 PM	((you all just hate the fact that I have my own giant, don't you? :rofl: gotta play catch up again)) *the giant with Ari and Rym atop it once again makes quite good time considering it is still moving on the ground, weaving in and out of the hands until they are finally free and continuing the quick pace since it does not tire* ((*presses the FF>> button on the remote to the rain section*)) *glancing at the cloud of oncoming rain, he dismounts the giant which most likely will not fit under the barrier that has been created(if it would fit, it will come under also).* "What ever we decide, it must be quick, I believe we're getting our third welcoming party for the day...." *he motions off into the distance where there is trace of outline of the flying creatures that approach*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-20-04, 07:28 PM	Tharivious nods in agreement with Rym'dael. "Yes, the sooner we decide the better...." He looks off to the distance and shakes his head as he sees the figures approaching. He draws the swords from his left side in hand, the short sword glowing with a white light as it extends to become a full size longsword. "So much for getting time to think between battles...."
Irilym 02-20-04, 07:47 PM	((Never a moment to pause. I can tell I'll be playing catch up by tomorrow...)) Irilym nods as the rain begins to fall, pulling her hood up to where her entire face is shadowed. "Yes, flying just above the ground would be a good idea. Everyone be prepared. Whatever those things coming at us are, I'm sure they don't mean us well." She nods to Lily, taking the offered spot on her back and hangs on. "Let's rock and roll, people..." ((Gone for a day or so. Ari's player said to stick her with Rym'dael's giant for now. She's probably reveling in the rain. o.O Loony git...))
Lilyanna_Rose 02-20-04, 10:42 PM	*shifts slightly, feeling the weight of Irilym on her back, then turning her head,looking to the others. * One more, can fit up there. Armin, you can ride with me or you can hitch a ride with Rym'dael's giant, but whatever you do, decide now. *looks to the oncoming unknowns, straining her eyes to see what and who they are*
Xerneth Karjen 02-20-04, 10:58 PM	As they are focused on, the eight approaching figures can be seen clearer and clearer by the second; horrors of death wrapped in ice. Each one seems to stand just over six feet in height and is mostly humanoid in shape. A corona of night black flame surrounds each of their fleshless heads like a crown over the bone of the skulls. Thick layers of ice and rime cover the bodies as a sort of flesh, with huge shards descending from each of the hands forming wicked claws. To those familiar with the undead of the arctic, these are clearly winterwights. Suddenly, almost without notice, four of the figures from the flanks of the pack vanish from sight. The four remaining horrors continuing to speed toward the party through the air in a small formation.
Lilyanna_Rose 02-20-04, 11:07 PM	*blinks, then shivers in horror, then looks up at Rym'dael* Hey Rym'dael, think you could handle those chumps? after all they are within your field of expertise. Irilym I suggest you hold on tight, cause its going to be an interesting ride. And for those that dont know what those things are yet, they are nasty things that you don't want to tangle with if you dont have to, undead things. *looks at the others of the group, then readys herself to spring into the air* last chance, whom ever needs a ride, get on or do with out
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-20-04, 11:28 PM	Tharivious squints a bit as he studies the approaching figures, then his eyes widen as he realizes what they are. He nods decidedly in agreement with Lily. "We need to move, and move fast, those things are as quick as they are dangerous...." He blinks again as he sees the number of winterwights split in half and mutters a low curse. "Avoid their touch as much as possible, and move."
Armin-Gedrin 02-20-04, 11:52 PM	The dwarf snorts. "rather frolic with elves than ride with ye, ye overgrown lizard" With a chuckle. Armin, being the dwarf that he is, simply shrugs, raises his axe, and charges towards the figures, bellowing out a dwarven battle cry
Lilyanna_Rose 02-21-04, 12:52 AM	*sniffs, a bit of smoke coming out of her nostrils, then reaches out to grab at the dwarf by the scruff of the neck, mumbling* all bravado aside Armin, I think you ride with us, willing or not. The rest of you take to the air by whatever means necessary. And might I point out Master Dwarf that I am an elf, and you can call this frolicking if it will ease your mind. *eyes the others in turn* . o 0 ( well this is a new perspective......I always knew I was bossy, but this is a new one. They actually are listening. *mental smirk* hmmm interesting )
Lilyanna_Rose 02-21-04, 01:43 AM	and don't be trying to stick that axe up my nose. You must choose your battles wisely Master Dwarf. This one is not ours to fight, unless it is absolutely necessary. Even Bhryn will agree with me. Besides we are wasting time, while our friends and family remain in the clutches of Malek. I for one do not want to die before I have a chance at Malek.......and I am sure neither do you. Your courage and bravery have been proven......let this one go.
jeajea 02-21-04, 06:05 AM	"I agree. This is all a waste of time, energy and resources. We run. Or fly, perhaps. And if someone knows the spell invisibility to undead, may I suggest they cast it? If not, I can, but it will cost me dear to do so. And Armin, you are coming with us, on the good elf's back, unconcious if needs be. This isn't the time to fight." He jumps into the air and hovers just above it, wings flapping. "Or you can come with me, Armin. I can take your weight. Pick."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-21-04, 06:45 AM	Tharivious smirks at Armin's preparation for battle. "As much as I'd normally like to go after those things, Lily and Jeajea are right, we have neither the time or the resources to go after these. It is a wise tactic to know when to withdraw from a battle for the good of those we fight for." He then looks to Jeajea in regards to the spell having been named. "I doubt if it would be worth the effort, those things are intelligent enough to see through such magics. Cast the spells if you wish, but I think the resources may be better spent another time. I'm in favor of getting away from them as fast as possible though." As he finishes with those words, he flaps his unnaturally formed wings and begins to move into a wide arc to the left of the approaching figures. His manueverability is visibly less than perfect, but his innate agility makes him seem less clumsy in the air. He is also visibly keeping his eyes focused on the oncoming winterwights, his head turning slightly to keep them in his line of vision.
Xerneth Karjen 02-21-04, 07:17 AM	The crimson rain continues to fall all around the party, the extent of the radius going back well behind their rear flank and will continue to do so for the next 10 minutes if left unchecked. The four visible winterwights are now roughly one hundred yards off and still approaching rapidly. As Tharivious begins to move from where they stand, the first of the four missing winterwights reappears. Directly in front of him and hovering roughly ten feet above the ground. Within seconds, the other three arrive as well: One on the opposite side of the group and the other two spaced evenly in the direction the party came from, forming a neat half circle around them, with the open side being directed at the four winterwights still approaching. Each winterwight lashes out at the nearest member of the group to them with their icy claws. The ones in the distance open up with sleet storm spells. (( I'll leave the specifics of who takes the attacks to you all. Tharivious is targetted by one due to placement, but the other three are up for grabs. Have fun everyone.... :devil: ))
Armin-Gedrin 02-21-04, 10:12 AM	Armin yelps as he is picked up. For a brief moment, his eyes narrow as he meets Lilyanna's larger draconic ones. then he nods. "Have it yer way, lizard"
Bhryn Astairre 02-21-04, 10:25 AM	((WOOHOO for LAN parties... ahem!)) Having trailed on in the air and gotten the spattering of blood hither and thither on her 'somewhat' clothed body, she takes a moment to watch Armin... then turns to her husband with a 'smile'. "Hop on board the Celestia express?" Holds out her arms, slickening with blood every second they wait. A faint murmuring past her ears and she looks over her shoulder, through the downpour of rain. "Uh, they're flinging spells... we should... really go now if we're going!" A quick nod to Kir, sending him to help Ceres as needed.
Ariadne 02-21-04, 11:59 AM	((Tch...you're gone a day or two and look what happens! :P)) Ari clings to the giant, seeming to be enjoying to bloody rain like a child playing in a snowfall. As the winterwights approach she giggles with glee. "Ooo...funny looking peoples. Ari will play with you. Ari's pet will play with you." She grins widely then places two fingers to her lips and gives an ear splitting whistle that seems to be much louder than it should be. Her holy symbol flashes briefly as a wink of greenish-white light is seen in the air before what appears to be a massive graveyard falls from the sky towards the winterwights that hung back and cast spells. Ari giggles as her "pet" appears. "Yay! Play nice now pet!" ((It's a corpse gatherer...I bet Garak would be wondering where the hell she stashed THAT one. Think a large humanoid shaped graveyard. It likes to chew on dead flesh. My attempt is for the gargantuan thing to maybe squish a few winterwights...maybe? :angel: Either way...it wants to "play" :smirk: ))
the cold one 02-21-04, 12:31 PM	((Bhryn--> 72% (rolled a 92) ))
Lilyanna_Rose 02-21-04, 03:17 PM	*deposits Armin gently on her back behind Irilym, then bunches up before leaping up into the air, but not before a winterwight appears next to her, raking her side as she leaps. Her powerful wings beat bringing her and her passengers out of harms way. A bit of a groan comes from Lily but she still powers her way up.* Note to self, see Orchid after this all over. I am going to need to hide in her temple for a while. Hold on tight Irilym, Armin, if you have a belt or rope, I suggest you sling them around my neck, then to each other, cause this ride might be bumpy. *turns her head to look to see if the others are following, as she circles around*
Bhryn Astairre 02-21-04, 03:34 PM	(( ...joyful )) If Dante doesn't pay attention successfully, or even if he does.. she lunges and grabs for one of his arms with the intent of tightening her metal covered fingers round the wrist. Her face tilts up in the blood, the symbols already trying to shift and writhe on her skin into those veins, only managing to change the luminescence from blueish to neon/acid green. She takes a slow breath with the bloodrain dripping from her white lashes and lips as she speaks. "Now. We go... come on!" Another shuddering breath followed by some slight murmuring in that foulest of languages. "...no no... yes, come on.. please, before the lunatic decides to crush us under her next pet, yes?"
Obsidianjaerc 02-21-04, 06:15 PM	Jaerc mutters unhappily with the rain "Bloody rain...what next..." and then nods agreement that he will help any to fly who need it. " Just hurry and ask if you want to fly" he says as he wiggles the wand and takes to the air. "Winterwights...thats whats' next bah!" Jaerc then pulls from one of his many pockets...a repeating crossbow that looks to be made of white willow wood. It has a bolt clip inserted already and Jaerc fires as many times as he is able at the winterwights.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-21-04, 06:18 PM	Tharivious stops just an instant before impacting with the winterwight as his sixth sense kicks in just in time. He ducks under the first claw slash, only to be caught in the chest by the second and engulfed in blightfire. With a shuddering grimace, he swings with both held swords, catching the wight across the chest with each blade in a flash of emerald green fire from one and brilliant positive energy from the other. He follows up these attacks with a swift right handed cross slash and a low sweep with the left at the winterwight's midsection, all of which find home.
Xerneth Karjen 02-21-04, 06:56 PM	The four oncoming winterwights look up just in time to see the animated graveyard fall on top of them. Somewhat disturbingly, only two of them try to evade it, the other two seeming to move toward the monstrosity. The winterwights fly up just before impact, aiming themselves to be absorbed into the thing. The remaining two continue forward, but are knocked slightly aside by the falling creature. They seem worse for wear from the impact, but grin diabolically none-the-less. The crossbow bolts strike them a few times, but those that miss continue past and toward the corpse gatherer. The two continue onward, seemingly unphased. The winterwight attacking Tharivious seems badly injured by the rapid strikes and the combination of the emerald flames and positive energy, its icy 'flesh' melting away to reveal the skeleton beneath. It fights on all the same, however, aiming its skull directly for the elf's chest with all of its strength. The winterwight close to Lily follows her upward still under the effects of a fly spell and aims to slash for her polymorphed wing membranes with its jagged claws. One of the two unclaimed winterwights begins aiming attacks at the legs of Rym'dael's undead giant, its claw height being roughly level with the giant's knee joints. The last unclaimed winterwight heads for Jaerc, aiming claw slashes as soon as it is close enough. The ground beneath the group is now covered in ice from the sleet storm, making it very slippery and difficult to move on the ground over. Vision will be more difficult within the area, which is all around the party now. In addition, anyone within ten feet of a winterwight will find it to be cold enough to cause damage, should they be subject to it that is. (( And remember, any hit from the winterwights results in blightfire for five rounds. :devil: ))
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-21-04, 07:38 PM	Tharivious winces as he resists the blightfire already surrounding him and dodges back away from the skull-butt. He brings his swords up in a two handed upward slash and connects with both blades on the winterwight's chin, forceably removing the head of the creature. Reversing his blades, he plunges them downward into the chest of the winterwight, running it through and causing it to drop to the ground. Still fighting the effects of the blightfire, he mutters to himself. "Well, that could have gone worse...." He blinks and turns around to see the other three among the party and winces as he sees Ari's new pet fall from the sky. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ A corpse gatherer.... There goes a lot of the chance of turning those things.... )
Armin-Gedrin 02-22-04, 12:07 AM	The dwarven army gets a rather green look at Lilyanna lurches into the air. . o O(I hate dragons) Any more thought is cut off, due to the winterwights second attack on his scaly mode of transportation. With a growl, Armin leaps from her back, tackling the wight in mid-air. . o O(gonna hate meself fer this) He head butts the creature as the two fall to the ground. In a rather un-dwarven like display of agility, Armin manages not only to keep his footing as he lands in the snow. He brings his large axe into play, burying the blade into the chest of the wight. With a grunt, he yanks the blade out, just as the wights claws find a hold of his breastplate. "Now that was jus plain rude! not ta mention stupid!" He brings his axe around and down on the wights arm, severing it, the clawed hand remaining firmly stuck in the armor. Armin reverses the motion of the axe, swinging it up and around, bringing it back down onto the head of the wight, splitting the head in twain. With a curse, he wrenches his blade free and kicks the corpse aside. "bloody pain in me arse!" Armin reaches down and grabs the hand, still grasping his armor and tosses it away. He growls deeply as he does. "Yer lucky yer dead, er I'd be killin ye worse. Ye pulled hair from me beard, ye undead worm!" He kicks the corpse, for good measure, then looks to see how the others fare.
Xerneth Karjen 02-22-04, 12:24 AM	One of the winterwights that got away from the corpse gatherer's impact breaks off at a startling speed, aiming straight for Gellaenen. Its form freezing the blood rain over itself making it little more than a crimson blur as it streaks toward the silver elf and aims a swift set of claw attacks for his chest. The winterwights dismantled by Tharivious and Armin melt and smoke as their remains vanish. The other two with the party remain unharmed.
Gellaenen 02-22-04, 12:37 AM	Gellaenen back pedals away from the red-soaked winterwight, taking a slash across his arm, shredding the sleeve of his robe as well as the skin beneath. He falls on his back, the wight on top of him. "A mistake" His eyes narrow as they shift to draconic. With a gutteral growl, Gellaenen's body begins to enlarge, his hands becoming clawed, his skin becoming scaled, wings sprouting from his back. his neck elongates and enlarges, until where once was an elven mage held prone by a white, now rests a rather large silver dragon, almost twice the size of Lilyanna's red. With a roar, the dragon bats the wight aside and rolls over onto his four feet, his tail curling around. With what could only be a toothy grin, his head lashes out quickly, his jaw agape, and grabs the wight. He flips his head up, tossing the hapless creature into the air, and grabs it again. A loud crunch can be heard, followed by the sounds of something being swallowed. The silver's draconinc facial features then take on a look that could be ascribed to indegestion, before shaking his head and turning to look at the other wights. He roars loudly in challenge.
Xerneth Karjen 02-22-04, 12:45 AM	The remaining oncoming winterwight stops immediately in its tracks as it looks up, up, and up some more at the shifted Gelleanen. It promptly vanishes from sight. The two remaining winterwights among the party will take any attacks dealt out to them up to this point, and then promptly follow their fellow and vanish.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-22-04, 01:15 AM	Tharivious smiles slightly as he spots all of the winterwights nearby vanishing, then blinks as his senses pick up on Gellaenen's change. He turns and looks at the now silver dragon with a smirk as he mutters. "The wonders never cease...." The elf is still warding off the effects of the night black flames that still engulf him, but he seems no worse off because of them. He keeps the swords held in hand and seems to grow focused as the flames slowly trail off. "I hate winterwights...."
Ariadne 02-22-04, 09:47 AM	((Bah... *plays catch up* )) The corpse gatherer starts to absorb the two winterwights it fell on into its pourous skin. The crossbow bolts peg it as it's far too large, slow, and ponderous to get out of the way, but despite the damage the thing lumbers on one mindedly. It lumbers towards the three remaining winterwights reaching for one as it vanishes. With a slightly confused, at least...as confused as a walking graveyard can look, expression it looks around, obviously looking for more food to stuff into it's body. Ari looks to it from the giant's head, still clutching the fists full of hair so tightly, they should've ripped out by now (in fact...the poor giant does appear to have a few "balding" spots). She gives another whistle, but this one is naturally loud, unlike the last. The walking graveyard turns at a snail's pace to face her. "Ari saw food for pet back thataway!" She says, pointing towards the last battle field with the polar bears and giants. "Pet goes and eatsies...then goes home. Pet understand?" The things does not nod, nor respond in any way save to begin ponderously turning and walking towards where Ari pointed, highly careless of it's steps (Look out below!). From it's rear end stick two pairs of blood slicked, icy-blue legs, more than likely still wiggling... ((Alright...I sense a catch, Xerneth. What do those two winterwights have in mind for Ari's pet...heh :P ;) ))
Dante_Trublade 02-22-04, 01:17 PM	((woo, catch-up)) Wether he likes it or not, he's hoisted up by Bhryn...ever so slightly surprised, his wrist feeling a wee bit sore.....ruining any chances of properly casting most spells, watching the icy undead... "Awwww!....I wanted to kill them... " ((look at all that catch-up!!))
Obsidianjaerc 02-22-04, 02:41 PM	Jaerc fires his bolts and looks quite dismayed as they seem to hardly affect the wights. "Oh crap , those were supposed to take down any undead thing." He drops the crossbow as the wight flies at him hurrying to draw his sword...he is not fast enough and the wights first claw strikes him in the chest and burrows through layers of protection. Jaercs body erupts in balefire but he still manages to dodge the second claw finaly bringing his sword out to cut the wights arm and shoulder clean off. He plummeting a few feet to land miraculously on one foot and one knee on the ice burning with the balefire and sword extended. "Was...that you...best?" he asks snidely , ready to strike again. (( I cant seem to find my ELH so if someone could PM me what exactly the blightfire does , would appricate it. :angel: Edit: I did mean to say blightfire...balefire just slipped out. I did know what balefire was just not blightfire. Sorry. )):embarrass
Bhryn Astairre 02-22-04, 03:21 PM	(( Jaerc : he said BLIGHTfire, not BALEfire. Balefire is from the WoT handbook and can only be wrought by those who channel the One Power. He doesn't, obviously, and even then the chances of him turning up a rare talent like that, are infestimably small. And if it were Balefire, Jaerc would be stricken from Time, never to reborn/ressurected again. Fun stuff. )) Once she does get her handgrip on him, she tugs again and ducks her shoulder under his stomach so she can hoist him there. "Mind the wings!" she growls warningly, and turns, flapping them briefly before launching herself and the Hapless Wonder into the air, not without her own minor spate of grunting in effort.
Irilym 02-22-04, 05:01 PM	Irilym starts to shout back towards the dwarf when she sees him jump off and go after a winterwight, muttering. "Dear Ashardalon...why am I tested so..." She turnsas best she can, reaching with her hands beneath her cloak and into the pack concealed on her back, withdrawing a rope while she holds on tightly with her knees. She mutters quietly as she throws the rope around Lily's massive, scaley neck and then ties it around herself in the best harness she can manage while aloft. "Alright...I'm secure, but we seem to have lost a passenger..." she shouts up to Lily over the rushing of air past her face, blowing her hood back and picking up loose strands of her long red hair in the wind as she flattens herself onto Lily's back/neck area as much as possible to reduce the draft.
Dante_Trublade 02-22-04, 05:02 PM	Gets hauled up onto her shoulder, blinking a little as they take to the air.. " Well this just feels odd.." Heeds Bhryn's words, minding her wings..
Lilyanna_Rose 02-22-04, 05:14 PM	*groans as the blightfire continues to ravage her side, but she turns in the air, skimming down and reaching for Armin with her forearms, attempting to pick him up in a cradle* come on Master Dwarf, do you think I would let you get out of a ride that easily *tone teasing* Looking good Gellaenen, big boy aint cha?. Anyways, lets get out of here people. *winks at Gell, and chuckles a throaty dragon chuckle, turning her head slightly to see if Irilym is alright.* you alright up there?
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-22-04, 06:21 PM	Tharivious nods in agreement with Lily. "Yes, the sooner the better. Three of those things got away, and they'll heal up quickly if they stuck together." He flaps his conjured wings and begins moving onward, visibly less than pleased with the blood rain that continues to fall around them. He keeps his swords in hand, prepared for whatever might come next.
Armin-Gedrin 02-22-04, 07:07 PM	Armin yelps as he is scooped up by Lilyanna. With a frown, he pushes his beard out of his face, it having been blown there from the wind. "Ye be warnin a dwarf th' next time ye grab em. mighten be ye could lose an arm that way." With another grumble, he settles in comfortably, cradleing his axe across his body as he scans the wasteland from the air
Xerneth Karjen 02-22-04, 07:19 PM	(( Good guess Ari, good guess.... :devil: )) The winterwights trapped in the corpse gatherer continue radiating their powerful cold auras, and are indeed still kicking. They each plant their claws as best as they can manage, and with all of their strength, which is startlingly greater than your average corpse gatherer, attempt to rend the animated graveyard from within.
Gellaenen 02-22-04, 07:35 PM	Gellaenen snakes his massive head around as Lilyanna flies by. He glares at her, and gives her a deep warning rumble as he bares his sizable set of sharp teeth at her. He then looks back at the other party members. "I can carry four with no troubles. Decide quickly" He gets a rather funny look, then, sort of like a cat coughing up a hairball, he spits out a leg of the winterwight he ate. "I do not really want to eat another of those, If I can avoid it"
Ariadne 02-22-04, 07:38 PM	((Clever, but there's one fatal flaw. The winterwights are considered grappled once swallowed inside the corpse gatherer's body. Gonna make it slightly hard for them to claw. It doesn't, however, hinder their cold aura. This should be interesting. Who will fall first...the corpse gatherer to the cold or the winterwights to the damage caused by the roiling mass of tombstones, limbs and body parts they're stuck in? Should be fun :D)) The corpse gatherer continues on, oblivious to the wights clawing at it, the many hands, limbs, and tombstones hindering their claws as they churn and roil within the walking graveyard. The gatherer seems to be slowing ever so much from the cold, but it's hard to tell since it already moves at a snail's pace. It continues to lumber on until it reaches the last battlefield where it begins to pick up dead masses of giant and polar bear and stuff them into its body. ((Let the battle begin :-D))
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-22-04, 07:39 PM	Tharivious blinks as somethign below catches his eye. Then he glances toward the mountains and his shadowed face seems to go pale. "I believe I have made a discovery that is far from good news everyone.... Take a look at the ground...." He points to the ground, indicating a series of tremendously large imprints in the snow, shaped like massive feet. the imprints lead up to the mountains, which are getting closer now. "There aren't many things that can make those, and none of the options are something to look forward to."
Bhryn Astairre 02-22-04, 07:51 PM	Has indeed, been staring for the same amount of time at those footprints.. then towards the far flung mountains as she skims along with her husband 'packmuled' onto her back. ( insert some random jackass joke for me please :P ) A quick glance at Thar then a jostle to her partner. "Looks like the party upsized a little... I wouldn't like to go dancing with whatever made those lovelies..."
Xerneth Karjen 02-22-04, 08:33 PM	(( Swallow whole allows claws to be used for attacks. Top of the second column. )) The winterwights groan in annoyance at the hands and churning form of the corpse gatherer. Their icy hardness seems to help them resist most of the crushing pain, but cracks begin to form over them slowly. They remain fully chilled and their cold auras continue to radiate.
Dante_Trublade 02-22-04, 08:45 PM	Looks down to the foot prints now pointed out....and frowns " I wouldnt rightly like to deal with anything of that size, myself... "
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-22-04, 09:00 PM	Tharivious nods in agreement and scans the area around the group slowly. "Well, at least the weather remains as normal, aside from this rain. That's a good sign...." He continues onward toward the mountains, keeping himself prepared for whatever might show up.
Kirion Violatta 02-22-04, 09:27 PM	((well i am back.. and so are my uncle and cusion :angel: )) Kirion sighs at the new sign of trouble to come. He turns and looks to Bhryn, "Well lets not keep are dance partners waiting shall we..."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-23-04, 04:46 AM	*chuckles at the grumpy Gell, cradling Armin gently to her, sheltering him a bit from the wind if she can* comfortable Armin? Sorry about the lack of warning....just thought it was time to get out of reach. *smiles slightly, glancing down at the footprints, then at the mountains.* well Irilym, which way, you're our guide in this, and I think we need to look for shelter and camp soon. I don't know about the rest of you, but this rain doesn't bode well with me. That and the fact the few of us that took hits from those wights need to heal up. *glances at Bhryn and Dante* eh Bhryn, between you and Rym'dael, do you think you both could heal up the injured? *then looks down at Rym, then looks ahead as she cirlces around the group*
Bhryn Astairre 02-23-04, 02:19 PM	Bhryn's face at the word 'heal' seems torn between two expressions, settling instead for the sudden flash of irate fury that writhes those veins across her face, forgetting herself for that mere instant enough to falter in the air and jolt Dante in the stomach as she skims. She mutters harshly, almost seeming to skip between accents like a trained bard, "Heal? I do not heal things, I destroy them!" A momentary pause then the veins soothe back down into blue, underneath the red. They glow, casting lurid black sigils up her skin. That overwhelming fury is stuffed down, but her accents once again her own, chiming in crystal if trembling clarity. "I would need to stand on the ground, still to heal those injured. Could we afford such a pause? I... somehow imagine in that case that you would need to find a better spell for flying, Dante.." She smiles wearily, but the inner torment of something arguing with her makes her lips quiver and her free hand hover in a fluttering motion by the dark hilt of one sword...
Kirion Violatta 02-23-04, 03:38 PM	Kirion glances over at Bhryn noticing a sudden change in her mood and sighs as he trudges through the snow to catch up with who ever is in the lead. I hope she will be okay...
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-23-04, 06:25 PM	Tharivious raises an eyebrow slightl as he notices Bhryn's strange shift in mood. He continues to fly along at a moderate pace with the others, thinking to himself. . o O ( ~Mind Blank~ Let's hope she has at least an amount of control over that.... )
Lilyanna_Rose 02-23-04, 08:10 PM	*blinks, and looks at Bhryn curiously, then shakes her head* we need to get some rest, all of us. Kirion why don't you join us in the air? *glances down at Kirion, smiling faintly*
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-23-04, 08:35 PM	((playing serious catch up now *grumbles*.....the short SHORT version)) *as the attackers approach, he waits and watches, avoiding being picked up by anybody just yet* "I believe Lily is right....I can handle this...." *glancing over at giant that Ari is still riding, he motions with his staff, lowering it to the ground and drawing his controll from it as it falls dead once again. He turns his attention back towards their attackers, placing both of his hands on his staff and chanting slowly in an odd form of drowic, the gem in the staff flaring brightly as a wave errupts from around him. Any living it touches are not effected, but any undead are struck by it's force*
Xerneth Karjen 02-23-04, 09:19 PM	The two remaining winterwights inside Ari's corpse gatherer end their movements as Rym'dael unleashes the waves of energy. They stop trying to rip it to shreds from within, and instead attempt to harmlessly extricate themselves from the mass, falling under the sway of their new master. (( All yours Rym'dael. ))
Irilym 02-23-04, 09:20 PM	Irilym calls to Lily. "We've made good time. If we an gather everyone and fly for a while, we should be able to make it to the mountains by nightfall. We should be able to easily find some shelter there...a cave or something perhaps." She glances to the mountains ahead. . o O (Fly fast, everyone.)
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-23-04, 09:37 PM	Tharivious glances back over his shoulder toward Rym'dael at the release of energy with a slightly raised eyebrow. With another quick glance toward the corpse gatherer and the legs of the winterwights that have gone still, he shudders a bit and looks forward, muttering to himself. "Great.... More undead company...."
Ariadne 02-23-04, 09:40 PM	The gatherer continues on, looking worse for wear, and quite comical with two wight shaped holes in its arse as it lumber on obliviously... ...Ari meanwhile falls flat on her face in the snow after rolling off the giant as it falls. She breaks into a fit of crying, very reminiscient of a child, like she so often is. "Owies! Ari hurtses" She sits up from the snow, still crying, pouting, and chewing on her thumbnail as the rain pours down about her, coating her in red.
Xerneth Karjen 02-23-04, 09:52 PM	A slight chanting appears on the wind and suddenly all goes dark in the area around Ariadne, supernaturally dark. Within that darkness, a figure rises from the ground directly behind her, only halfway from the snow that is clad in a cloak and armor made from webbing, though the color is indistinct. A dark chuckle is followed by a short phrase audible by those nearby, "Come along and play, this part of your journey changes today." And the figure attempts to snatch her up in his arms with a supernatural strength and drag her backwards into the ground through the psuedo-portal where he emerged.
Ariadne 02-23-04, 09:56 PM	Ari looks around as darkness descends over her. "Oooo...pretty magi---" The rest of her sentence is cut off as she is pulled through and dissapears.
Bhryn Astairre 02-23-04, 09:58 PM	Mutters under her breath, watching Ari get snatched. With her blood slicked hair covering her face it's getting harder to discern her expression. "Yay, it ate her. Can we go now, please?"
Dante_Trublade 02-23-04, 10:00 PM	Quirks an eyebrow at the dissappearing Ari from Bhryn's shoulder, muttering " Cant say im sorry to see her leave.....we should get going. "
Xerneth Karjen 02-23-04, 10:06 PM	As the figure draws Ariadne under the gateway, the darkness vanishes, leaving the crimson stained snow as the only sign of anyone being there. All becomes calm once more.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-23-04, 10:18 PM	Tharivious shakes his head as he too notices the darkness and the following disappearance of Ariadne. He flies forward again, muttering to himself still. "Interesting choice to remove...."
Bhryn Astairre 02-23-04, 10:18 PM	"I agree, let's roll people!" Grins from under the blood, the flash of white teeth a malicious split through the dark fluid. "We ain't getting any drier just standing around here!"
Lilyanna_Rose 02-23-04, 11:56 PM	*glances back just in time to see Ari disappear, frowning.* I don't know about the rest of you, that one can stay with Malek for all I care. I know that isn't exactly a charitable thing to say, but I don't really care at this point. Good point Irilym, it will be a nice change from these plains *stops circling and starts winging her way towards the mountains, keeping to the front of the group.* eh some one pick up Rym, we might need him, and leave that thing behind *smiles a draconic smirk, settling Armin in her forearms better for the flight*
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-24-04, 12:08 AM	Tharivious nods in agreement and bursts forward as his black hilted sword's bloodstone glows softly. He blinks a bit in surprise and looks down at the blade, then shakes his head slightly. . o O ( ~Mind Blank message to his sword~ Funny grandfather,very funny. You never chime up when your magic would actually be more helpful.... ) He continues to fly forward, moving at nearly twice the speed he was using before boosted by the unexpected spell from his sword.
Ceres 02-24-04, 08:02 AM	Ceres manages to successfully avoid the winterwights, taking Gell up on his offer of a ride. He eyes the disappearance of Ari, glancing at the others. I'd agree that Malek can keep her, my only issue is that I'd much rather have her on my side then on his...
Gellaenen 02-24-04, 02:08 PM	Gellaenen lofts a large scaley eyeridge as Ari is taken. He snuffs a bit, and looks to Rym'dael. "You wish to walk and be left behind, or would you rather ride? your toys will have to make do on their own." He turns and flexes his large silvery wings, flapping them slowly as if to get the kinks out. He reaches out and picks up Ceres, depositing him on his scaley back. "hold tight. I will not come back for you if you fall." His tail flicks in annoyance as he waits impatiently.
Kirion Violatta 02-24-04, 03:38 PM	Kirion looks up to the others and with a simple leap he takes to the air spreading his wings to catch any air current to gain altitude and glids along side the leader of the group with a glance back at the new undead friends of Rym. Are we always going to have to deal with the smell of dead flesh?
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-24-04, 07:46 PM	Tharivious continues along at his increased speed, occasionally glancing down at the black handled longsword with a smirk as if having a short mental argument with it, then looks over his shoulder to the others behind him and also to those near the front. "Someone should likely scout ahead to make sure there will be some form of shelter. I can get to the base of the mountains easily and quickly enough to do so, but going alone will be unwise. Long range shadow steps can be risky in places like these, so I'll need someone to go along if I go."
Obsidianjaerc 02-24-04, 09:51 PM	((catch up)) Jaerc sheaths his sword and continues to burn for a few seconds before suddenly , mysteriously extinguishing. He looks around ready to once more join battle with the wights only to see that they are gone and Ari is dragged away. "Well if one of us had to go , its better her than any of us...say does it occur to you all that we have been here a day and lost two people , neither maliscously? Perhaps we should keep a more careful eye out for subterfuge and watch each other , and each others backs. " He pauses to consider as Tharivious speaks and then Jaerc nods. "Aye we all must fly if speed is of the essence...give me just a moment..." Jaerc rummages around through his pockets and after ,perhaps, 6 seconds withdraws a large, Oriental , well made carpet. He quickly flaps it out to reveal a 15 foot by 15 foot total area rug. "It flys and sits oh six or so , we got ten on once but they were halflings and sprites -dont ask- whoever hops on first will controll its flight. You know Up, descend , speed up , slow down and so forth. So those of you who need to...its all yours. I will go with Thar to scout if thats alright." He smiles mischeviously and adds "Oh never ever ever tell the carpet to 'settle'." Jaerc smiles at an old memory before sobering and saying to Thar. "Shall we go?"
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-24-04, 10:25 PM	*glancing over his shoulder with a cold, empty stare, he lets it fall on Kirion for his statement* . o O(death is too good for you....you don't deserve such a gift...) *he turns his attention back to his latest collection, taking count of the ones the now has controll over and then smirking slightly as they all fall into a nice, orderly ranks, awaiting their orders* *glancing back at Kirion, he now smirks* "At least they know when to shut up and keep quiet...." *hearing Thar's words, he turns his attention to him* "how many can you travel with? If more then two, I shall bring them and come with"
Obsidianjaerc 02-24-04, 10:38 PM	Jaerc hears Rym and looks "This is a stealthy mission , perhaps your comrades would attract a bit too much attention no?". He asks this in a friendly voice not wanting conflict "You of course coming would be grand as you are a master of going unseen." He smiles happily "Thars choice of course". Jaerc awaits a decisson.
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-24-04, 10:38 PM	Tharivious nods to Jaerc in agreement, then looks to the flying carpet set out with a slight smile. "Very well, stealth will be of the essence, as will maintaining resources. I should be able to keep us both concealed should any threats arise. As for any who need healing, it would seem that we have a means of delivering it without pause. I'd advise anyone with injuries to either settle onto the carpet or onto Gellaenen, if he doesn't mind being a flying way-station that is, with someone who can heal them during the course of the flight to the mountains." He looks to Rym'dael at the question. "I can get two to three through at the most with the shadow step. I believe those new pets of yours can transport themselves easily enough if I recall my studies correctly." He looks outward to the mountains as if in search of something and grins as he spots an alcove and a spot of shadows near the foothills. Pointing to the find, he looks to Jaerc and Rym'dael again. "There's the destination for the step, it should provide enough cover to work from to find a decent shelter, if there is one." He looks to the others as he begins to radiate shadows again, only decreasing the light around him by one quarter of the normal illumination but gaining enough shadows to provide his access point for the step. "Hopefully we'll be able to meet back at the arrival point, providing we avoid further problems and conflicts." He closes his eyes briefly and makes a small gesture and the shadows beside him seem to ripple and swirl momentarily. He makes a gesture to Jaerc and Rym'dael, motioning toward the small temporary portal. "After you."
Kirion Violatta 02-24-04, 10:45 PM	Kirion sighs and shakes his head, having a stronge distaste for the undead. . o O (How can one be good at hidding if the smell is stronge enough to wake an army of sleeping dwarfs...) Kirion then looks to the others behind him trying to keep visual distance of them, and have enough lead to keep an eye of what is coming up infront of the group.
Bhryn Astairre 02-24-04, 11:42 PM	Watches Rym go with the others, noting her only chance of escaping any healing duties go 'poof'. Typical. Trust the men to run out on a time like this... did Dante put on weight!? As these and several other thoughts go tumbling through her mind, she looks at Gell. "Oi, looks like you're the platform for me to heal others upon? Is that alright? I'll give the injured what healing I can."
Lilyanna_Rose 02-25-04, 12:12 AM	*circles, waiting patiently for everyone to figure out what they are doing* ((just putting in my two scents))
Irilym 02-25-04, 02:16 AM	((*snatches the DM cap from Malek momentarily* let's see if we can't move things along)) Irilym points up ahead towards the mountains. "Once we reach there finding shelter should be easy...so snap to it! We don't have all day...really we don't." She turns to Lily, speaking to her. "Once we reach the mountains, I know of a cave where we can stay the night. I often used it myself on my trips up here. It should be clear...if not, I'm sure we can handle anything that's decided to amble in." She nods towards the mountains, lifting her voice above the dull roar of the bloody rain. "Let's be off, then before something else decides to test our mettle..." "Tharivious, make sure you, Rym'dael, and whoever else goes along thoroughly check out the second level cave. You'll know it by the sigil drawn into the ice. That's the best place for us to stay the night."
Tharivious_Meliamne 02-25-04, 03:33 AM	Tharivious listens carefully to Irilym's instructions. "Second level cave, sigil in the ice. Got it." He pauses and waits to let Jaerc and Rym'dael go into the portal first, then steps through after them, the gateway sealing over in his wake. Within an instant he steps from the shadows in the indicated alcove in the distance, keeping the gate open long enough for them to follow through. He looks up along the mountains in search of the cave and smiles a bit as find the way. With a second scan, he finds a small section of the rocks that looks to be a quicker way up than taking a normal trail. He motions the others toward it and speaks in a low voice. "This way seems best, stay quiet as best as you can, I'll do my best to keep us all hidden...." He begins to march toward the rocks and looks more closely at his surroundings, studying them carefully.
Rymdael_Zylkyr 02-25-04, 10:03 AM	*before stepping through the portal, he reaches into his pack and draws forth a small bag with healing potions in it, tossing it to Dante or Bhryn* ".....for those who need healing...." *he steps through the portal created by Thar as the winterwights create their own, disappearing. Once through the portal, the wights remain unseen.* *nodding slightly to Thar's words, he speaks a couple words as his staff disappears, and proceeds to make his way up the rocks that Thar has pointed out...rather nimblely i might add for someone in robes*
Lilyanna_Rose 02-25-04, 01:57 PM	*nods to Irilym's instructions, then begins flying towards the mountains, staying with those that are flying, but taking point slightly* sounds like a plan.
Gellaenen 02-25-04, 02:17 PM	With a few flaps of his enormous wings, Gellaenen lifts from the ground and takes to the sky, with whoever else might have accepted his offer for a lift. He stays well above the group, but flies in the same direction.
the cold one 02-25-04, 02:21 PM	((Grabs DM hat. "Mine!:D )) The shadowalking party will appear in the cave in moments. Empty, save for a few aged bones, the cave is small and only has one exit, straight out the side of the mountain. When they look back in the direction they came from, they can see the party approaching after an hour or so. The two dragons most easily spotted of course. Those flying towards the mountains will see the cave after an hour and a half. Those people need to make a spot check as well.
Dante_Trublade 02-25-04, 02:49 PM	Catches the bag Rym tossed to him and Bhryn, being carefull of not hitting her wings " Looks like you might just be spared from healing, Angel. " Shakes the bag by his ear slightly, listening to the tinking noise of vial against vial
Bhryn Astairre 02-25-04, 03:36 PM	Murmurs in a very foul tempered voice, "So I see, so do remind why the hell I even bothered to follow along on this monkey-operated journey, hmm? Mortals, who'd have 'em!" Luckily for Dante, he isn't able to see her face and what symbols are daubed on her are round the front.. and those have wholly made the shift towards brilliant green under the shower of blood. Something about her face seems somehow altered subtly, perhaps distant now? "Why don't you go and do your alchemy business and give me a call when this gets important or something, maybe I can stand on the sidelines and throw up a cheer? Perhaps make some lemonade? It would be fitting, considering the bunch of lemons I seem to be traversing this frosty landscape with..." She sneers, gripping her swordhilt and again, jostling him about on her shoulder as she makes to deposit Dante onto Gell's back. Once shot of him, she flits on ahead slightly, settling into a real case of dark, maligned brooding. Her hand not once is removed from the sword hilt.
Dante_Trublade 02-25-04, 03:41 PM	Once uncderimoniously dumped onto Gell's back, he watches Bhryn fly ahead....his silvery brows knitted with concern, murmuring "This does not bode well.. " He then turns to the others presently on Gell's back, looking over each to see if, by some chance, they are in need of the few potions
strom griftor 02-25-04, 03:53 PM
the cold one 02-25-04, 04:02 PM	Due to an unexplained quirk in Malek's spellcasting, all the frozen people thawed out and found their way to the rest of the party, which found a door marked "the way back home" Once they walked through it, they found themselves wherever they wanted to be. ((It has been made clear that this adventure was taking too long, so I cut to the quick and ended it. thank you all for your participation. A parting gift is available in the lobby. each one has some shampoo and a fruitbasket))
Obsidianjaerc 02-25-04, 11:31 PM	((Are you joking or serious cold one? If serious perhaps we sshould take a vote to see who says its too long , you nuahgty evil people:smirk: . I am enjoying this for one.)) Jaerc walks into the portal and eventualy gets to the cave keeping lookout until he sees the rest of the party approach. Upon seeing this he smiles and takes rest near the back of the cave , drinking three foul looking beakers of strange liquid.
Bhryn Astairre 02-26-04, 02:05 PM	(( he was serious. ))