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#1 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 17:39:02	[i]This is an adventure for Aramil Dunskar. Having been offered the means to redeem his reputation amongst dwarves everywhere, Aramil Dunskar has set out with envoys of Clan Ungart to undergo a mysterious trial. A journey of four days through the mountains is before him, north and east of Garic's City, but avoiding the ominous shadows of Hents Manavelens.[/i] Our hero: Aramil Dunskar Hit Points: 60 Initative: +7 AC: 22* (+3 Dex, +3 armor, +2 proficiency, +2 shield, +2 defense), -7 Touch, -3 Flat-footed Dodge adds +1 to AC vs. one foe. Add +4 dodge bonus vs. giants. Damage Conversion: 3 or 1 (Breastplate 3, studded leather 1) BAB +7/+2 (melee/grapple/ranged +10/+5) Atk: ¤ warhammer +10/+5 (1d8+3, x3 critical, one-handed, bludgeoning) ¤ +1 longbow +11/+6 (1d8+1, x3 critical, 100' range increment, piercing) Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 17 Dex 16 Con 14 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8 Skills: Climb +12, Craft (armorer) +11, Craft (weaponsmith) +11, Jump +4 Feats: Dodge, Endurance, Improved Initiative, Quick Draw, Toughness, Weapon Focus (Dwarven Waraxe), Weapon Specialization (Dwarven Waraxe) Languages: Common, Dwarven, Gnome Special: darkvision (60', black and white), +2 racial bonus on checks to notice unusual stonework (automatic checks if within 10'), intuit approximate depth underground, +2 race bonus on saving throws vs. poisons, spells, and spell-like effects, +1 attack bonus vs. goblinoids and orcs, +4 dodge bonus to AC vs. giants, +4 stability bonus on checks to prevent being bull-rushed or tripped (but only if standing on the ground), +2 racial bonus on Appraise/Craft checks related to stone or metal Gear: Armor and Weapons: +1 breastplate, MW heavy shield (steel), warhammer, +1 longbow, arrows (x40), +1 arrows (x6), masterwork arrows (x13), silvered arrows (x10)
#2 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 21:07:17	*Aramil continues walking along with the other dwarves, he keeps his bow out and keeps a close eye, just incase any orcs might try and attack them. He talks to the dwarves whenever he is spoken to, but for the most part of the journey he keeps to himself thinking and getting his mind set for the goal ahead. .oO(I don't want ter screw up again, so I'm going to have total focus on this.)
#3 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 21:46:42	As they hike along, Herdos Ungart speaks of the glorious history of Clan Ungart, with its stately halls and cherished traditions. We'll go to the Clanhall, and you'll go through a dedication ceremony and of course we'll have a feast, then the Trial will start after that.
#4 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 21:48:47	*Aramil listens closely to the story, while trying to keep an eye out, he smiles and nods to Herdos. "Aye, I'll look forward ter all of it." *Aramil continues to listen closly to Herdos while keeping an eye out, while they travel to there destination.
#5 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 21:59:21	Having started out at midday, only a few hours of travel are available before the group must make camp. Herdos grumbles a bit at the rough terrain, but they do their best to make the camp as comfortable as possible.
#6 zombiegleemax Jun 25, 2004 22:08:21	*Aramil helps set up camp, then when he has got everything set up, including his tent, he goes inside of his tent and gets his bedroll down and everything ready. He puts his pack close by and his weapons in arms range, then he goes outside and sits down near the fire and waits for dinner and talks with the other dwarves, he keeps his bow nearby with a quiver of arrows, just incase. (ooc: yes his armor is still also on.)
#7 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 9:16:55	In the morning, Herdos organizes the group and they resume their trek. Four uneventful days of northward travel along the west side of the mountains brings them to the gates of Clan Ungart's halls. Beautifully crafted stone doors in the mountainside stand open under the watchful gaze of dwarven warriors. Well, Master Dunskar, here we be.
#8 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 9:39:47	*Aramil stops walking when he sets his eyes on the beutifual crafted stone doors. "Why I haven't seen doors made like this is a long long time, not since I've left me home..... Lead me Herdos, for now I am not worthy to enter these doors." *Aramil bows to Herdos and waits for him to, well do something. While waiting Aramil puts his bow away now that he probably won't be needing it.
#9 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 19:27:37	Herdos nods and leads the group into the clanhall. Boots ring on the polished stone floor as they stride across the expanse, past groups of dwarves busy with their daily tasks. Stopping at an ornately carved door, with what Aramil now recognizes as the symbol of Clan Ungart, Herdos lifts the knocker and lets it fall three times. The door swings open, and Aramil is confronted by the sight of a large table, with solemn faced dwarves seated about it. The chief rises and demands, Who comes before Clan Ungart?
#10 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 19:31:29	*Aramil can't help himself from admiring the craftsmanship that went into all of this, but that soon changes once the chief asks him a question. Aramil bows very low, low enough that his beard touches the ground, when he rises his speaks to the chief. "I am Aramil Dunskar of Garics City, and I am here to pass the Trial of Ungart."
#11 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 19:44:31	The Trial of Ungart is not for the weak of body or spirit. Are you strong of will and flesh? Ready to go forth as did Ungart in the time of Dwarven need? The questions are posed in a strong voice, with a ritualistic intonation.
#12 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 19:51:01	*Aramil doesn't take that long to answer the question. He answers it in a manner of seriousness and somewhat proud. "Aye, I am ready ter do whatever it takes to earn the respect from all of the dwarves around here. Even if it brings me to the brink of death and back, I'm ready ter do whatever ye say that I need ter do." *Aramil bows low again to the chief and when he stands he waits for what he will have to say to Aramil.
#13 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:01:44	Tell us, then, how it is you qualify to put yourself forward as a champion of the dwarven people? How have you served? How have you excelled in all that it means to be a dwarf? Any who would follow in the footsteps of Ungart must be the best, the bravest, and succeed on their own strength. No magic of any kind is permitted in the Trial.
#14 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:09:23	*Aramil takes his time to answer the questions. "First off I'll be able ter pass the test without any magic of any kind, I know that I will be able ter pass this test on me strength, endurence, and mind. And yes I try my best ter be the best dwarf I can be, I use me skills to the fullest and help out any dwarf who is in need. And I qualify to become a champion of the dwarven people because I will use me skills to protect all the dwarven people when they are in trouble and to destory all who harm them." *Aramil remains quiet after he spoke and waits for the chief to ask him more questions or to allow him to eat and get on with the trial.
#15 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:37:07	Very well. We will go now to the feast, where you will be presented to the clan, and hear the Tale of Ungart. Eat well, Aramil, for you begin a five day fast in the morning.
#16 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:40:42	*Aramil bows to the chief. He does not show his surprise about the 5 day fast, he does not want to show the other dwarves that he will have any weakness in this trial. He gets up and then waits for someone to instruct him to where he will sit for the feast, then once it begins he eats as much as he can before his belly explodes so that he will have enough strength for the trial ahead, all the while listening to the story of Clan Ungart.
#17 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:48:23	Long into the night, the various courses of the feast are served. There are roasted boars, studded with cloves of garlic. Sweet dishes of nuts and dried fruits soaked in nectar. Breads, potatoes, and vegetables in gleaming butter sauces. Through it all, the clan's bard chants the Tale of Ungart: Many centuries past, Ungart, founder of the clan that bears his name, sought the aid of Thalos against an orc incursion into the lands of his people. After several days of prayer and fasting, he was granted the vision of a lake, which sparkled as it reflected the light of the stars overhead. Then clouds covered the sky, but still the lake glowed with starry light! Through day and night and day once more, Ungart sought the lake from his vision, finding it at last with the aid of the setting sun, whose rays reflected from the water to catch his eye. Diving beneath the surface, he was delighted to find a brightly shining boulder, rich with ore, lying on the bottom of the lake. After much struggling, the great dwarf eventually dislodged his find and dragged it to the water's edge, and from there, began the long and demanding journey home, weighted down by his find. Upon his return, he is said to have worked without rest until he had produced both an axe and suit of mail unlike any had seen before. He had only finished his work when he was required to test them, for the orcs had arrived at the gates of his home, their attack spearheaded by a troll of extraordinary size and cunning. Running, Ungart arrived in time to bar the way after the original defenders had fallen. For hours, it is said, the monster and the dwarf fought, each knowing that the dwarfhome was the stake. Tirelessly, Ungart endured countless blows, but returned strike for strike, until at last he triumphed over the giant and over every orc that tried to get past him after that. Finally, the invaders were forced to admit that the stood no chance against this guardian and withdrew, never to return. Only then did Ungart allow himself to collapse, exhausted beyond mortal means to remedy. The inspiration did not die with him, however. Even today, any dwarf who proves worthy may be filled with his seemingly limitless energy.--written by Shatteredtower
#18 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 20:55:04	*Aramil eats during the feast and talks to the dwarves who are near him to pass the time. When the bard starts to tell the story of Ungart, Aramil stops eating and listens closly to the story that the bard is telling. Aramil seems inspired by the story and will do whatever it takes to pass the trial at hand so that he may to gain that strength some day and will be able to defend his kin, and possibly even the people of Garic City. .oO(I must pass this trial, or I will be a failure no matter where I go...) *Aramil continues to eat until he is full, then he waits for word from the chief about what he is going to do now.
#19 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 21:10:55	After the clan's chief pronounces the feast at an end, an honor guard of dwarven warriors escorts Aramil to a room where he is encouraged to rest until dawn. We will go to the lake in the morning, and you'll perform the fasting there.
#20 zombiegleemax Jun 26, 2004 21:14:47	*Aramil nods and bows to the escort then he goes into his room and sets his stuff down, he takes off his armor and stuff and sets it aside, sicne he won't be able to use it tomorrow. After he has done that he falls asleep since he will need all the strength he can get for tomorrow's trial.
#21 zombiegleemax Jun 27, 2004 13:34:56	An hour before dawn, Aramil is woken and offered a breakfast that he is assured will help him through at least the first day of his five day fast. When the sun is about to show above the horizon, any remaining food is whisked away, and Aramil is warned that he has half an hour to ready himself to leave.
#22 zombiegleemax Jun 27, 2004 18:45:48	*When Aramil is woken for the food he gladly accepts it and eats it even though he is probably not that hungry. When they also warn him that he has less then a half an hour to prepare he goes back in his room, sits cross legged on his bed and closes his eyes to help calm himself down, then he focus' his mind on the task ahead. When he feels that he is calm, he gets up and gathers all of his none magical stuff puts most of it in his bag and then heads out with only his hammer in his belt and his shield slung on his back.
#23 zombiegleemax Jun 27, 2004 19:16:43	Despite the early hour, crowds mill about the walkways, watching the strange dwarf go to take the Trial. Murmurings from the crowd suggest they are debating -- and possibly betting on -- his chances of success. Aramil's escort takes him through long corridors, emerging to a morning of low hanging ground mists. They hike for seven miles, finally reaching a cold mountain lake. This is the lake where you'll undergo the Trial. First you fast. The other dwarves go about setting up the tents they'll be living in for the duration of the Trial.
#24 zombiegleemax Jun 27, 2004 19:21:01	*Aramil nods his head to the other dwarves. He knows that it is going to be really boring if he tries to find something to do, so instead he goes down, pretty close to the water, and finds a comfortable spot. He sits down cross-legged and then closes his eyes and lets his thoughts drift away to his past, remembering his family, his childhood, traveling to Garic's, his events in Garics, and the events leading up to his arrival at the trial. .oO(It has been a long time since I was home, I should plan on going back out there some time, possibly take some friends with me er something.....)
#25 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 12:56:54	*Aramil continues to focus his thoughts on his memories of the past and present for the first day. Then during the second day after he has taken a good long sleep he gets up and goes back to the spot where he was before. This time when he closes his eyes, he starts thinking about what he will want to do in the future from now, after he has completed this task and finished the mithril chain shirt for Mirrelle. .oO(Hm... I would like ter go back home and visit me family, that wouldn't be so bad, but I wonder if anyone wants ter come wit me.....)
#26 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 14:03:55	Aramil's discomfort continues to grow, his stomach aching with hunger, despite the plentiful water offered by the dwarves supervising his fast.
#27 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 14:08:09	*Aramil accepts the water with gratitude, he feels the pain of an empty stomach but he knows that he must try his hardest not to show the other dwarves about how he feels. He tries to focus on things that could happen to him in the future once he is done with this stupid quest. *While he is concentration on getting his mind off his stomach, he desides that he shall explore around the waters, he gets up and stretches. Then he begins walking around the bank of the lake just admiring the scenery and seeing what he can find. He doesn't go far, for he does not want to get out of the sight of the dwarves.
#28 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 14:28:02	By the end of the third day, Aramil is in serious discomfort, his need for food nearly obsessive. As the fourth and fifth days proceed, his discomfort seems to transform into a sort of clarity, a focus of purpose.
#29 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 14:32:46	*Aramil is surprised by the fifth day that his pain from hunger is not hurting him any more, but instead it transformed into some sort of purpose. He shrugs it off and then goes to the spot where he was before and sits down, he clears his mind and then focus's on the future again. .oO(I never realized that there are so many possibilites that can happen to me in the future.... wow.... )
#30 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 14:52:18	On the morning of the fifth day, the Clan chief stands before Aramil. You have fasted and reflected, as Ungart fasted and reflected. Now, as did Ungart, you will seek the great stone within the lake. When the sun is at its highest point, you will enter the lake, find the boulder, and bring it out of the lake. If you leave the lake at any time without the boulder, you will fail the Trial. The boulder weighs five hundred pounds, and we have marked it with a light spell.
#31 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 15:01:39	*Aramil nods his head to the Chief. He sits in his spot until the sun is at the highest point, then he goes to the bank of the water and strips down so that his cloaths won't slow him down. He gets a gets his silk rope out of his bag and secures it around his waste, this way he can get a good grip on the stone, or he can pull it, then he looks back to the captain and asks. "Is there anythin' else that I should know aboot? Like any monsters in the water that would slow me down er something? Oh and how long will it take me ter find the stone?"
#32 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 18:52:09	Well... If you really must, you can come up for air before you actually touch the boulder. If you come up for air after you touch the boulder, while you don't fail, you also do not get any more water until the Trial is over. And no, there are no monsters in the lake. Once you have the boulder out of the lake, you must carry it back to the clanhall before dawn.
#33 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 19:37:30	*Aramil nods his head understand what he must do. But before he goes he asks them one final question. "How do ye know if I touched the bolder or not once I come up fer air?"
#34 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 20:25:52	Our spellcasters will be keeping an eye on you. We don't want you to drown, after all.
#35 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 21:38:56	*Aramil bows his head and then swims out to the middle of the lake, then with a very big breath, he dives under the surface with just his rope and his swimming cloaths on. He tries to find it as fast as possible.
#36 zombiegleemax Jun 28, 2004 21:59:11	Initially, Aramil finds himself dog-paddling fruitlessly, but eventually he figures out how to make a bit of progress through the water. It is awkward, but sufficient to his purpose. Diving down to the bottom of the lake, he searches for the boulder, finding it rather quickly, thanks to the light spell. Aramil takes 13 rounds to swim and 3 rounds for searching.
#37 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 9:39:05	*Aramil is glad that he has finally found the stone, he first swims to the surface making sure not to touch the stone to get some air. Then he swims back down to the stone. Now he sets his mind to the task at hand, to get the stone out of the water. He swims down to the lakebed and attempts to lift the stone above his head seeing the fact that he'll have to walk along the lakebed to get the stone out of the water.
#38 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 10:16:54	Aramil finds that he can lift the boulder, and stagger along with it, but raising it above his head is out of the question. Once or twice he nearly releases his breath, but his steely determination serves him well, and with bulging eyes he staggers from the lake, clutching his prize. The dwarves onshore applaud enthusiastically.
#39 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 10:23:08	*Aramil smiles when he hears the dwarf applause. .oO(Hmm... I wonder if I should get changed afore I present this infront of all of the other dwarves.......) *Not wanting to waste any time Aramil carfully sets down the rock, he gets his cloaths on and shoulders his pack. Then he picks up the rock again and starts heading towards the greathall. He slowly tries to make his way to the greathall before dawn hoping to complete this part of his trial. .oO(Well that wasn't so bad now was it.... man I'm tired.... when this is all over I'm going to sleep for a whole day, and when I wake up I'm going to eat for a whole day.....)
#40 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 15:25:44	With the other dwarves following behind Aramil, he sets off at a controlled stagger back to the clanhall. The sun progresses towards the horizon, as the hours crawl by, and after eight hours Aramil feels his fatigue increasing markedly. He judges he has seven hours until dawn, and three more miles to traverse.
#41 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 15:43:11	*Aramil wants to drop the rock right there and rest, but if he does then he will never be able to get up again and take the rock back, so at his current pass he continues to travel back to the greathall. He just sucks up the pain and continues to travel, wanting to get it over with now. .oO(Whew boy, maybe I might sleep fer two days instead of one.....)
#42 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 15:49:51	After another hour of marching, Aramil feels ready to drop from fatigue. Aramil takes 1pt nonlethal damage and is Fatigued. Aramil HP 60/60 +1 nonlethal
#43 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 15:56:15	*Aramil really wants to sit down know, but he also knows that if he does, he'll never be able to complete it. So he musters all the strenght he has left, completly focusing his mind on the rock that he is carrying and takes it one step at a time. He hopes that whatever diety that is looking over him will help him know even though that he does not believe in him. .oO(Whew, man I need ter start gettin inter this religious stuff..... )
#44 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 18:52:30	Aramil forces himself on for another two hours of marching, then is struck by a wave of weariness. He estimates he has four hours remaining 'til dawn, and three hours of marching yet to go. Aramil takes another point of nonlethal damage. Aramil HP 60/60 +2 nonlethal
#45 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 19:27:24	*Aramil knows that he is going to cut it close to the time that he'll have to make it back, but he sucks up the pain again and continues to stagger on wanting to make it to the greathall before dawn so he can complete this quest. He summons all the rest of his strength to carry this stone back to the greathall.
#46 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 19:44:37	Another hour of trudging, and Aramil's weakness is growing. He realizes he doesn't know if there will be more to the trial after he reaches the greathall. Aramil takes 4 more points nonlethal. Aramil 60/60 +6 nonlethal
#47 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 11:08:04	*Even though Aramil realizes that this might be the last part of the trial he wants to finish out strong. He continues to stagger along through the trale even though he feels that he would just die right there. He musters all of his strength, courage, and resolve to try and get the stone back to the greathall.
#48 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 11:20:58	With an hour to spare, Aramil arrives at the Clanhall carrying the stone. The assembled dwarves cheer and applaud, and the smiling clan chief claps him on the shoulder. You may rest now, until sundown, when you will meet your foe. The fast continues though, neither food nor water is permitted until after the battle. Aramil has taken 5 more points of nonlethal and is still Fatigued. Aramil 60/60 +11 nonlethal.
#49 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 11:27:21	.oO(Meet my foe, I thought I wouldn't need me weapons here. Oh well, maybe I won't be fightin with weapons.....) *With that in mind Aramil bows to the chief the heads off to his room. As soon as he enters the room he sets down his things then falls down on his bed and immediatly goes to sleep until sundown.
#50 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 11:37:54	By the time Aramil wakes, he feels restored to his usual vigor. The lack of food and water weighs heavily on him, and visions of the pristine lake he was swimming in before hangs in his mind like a dream of paradise. Upon hearing him stir, a dwarf enters the room carrying a dwarven waraxe and a beautifully crafted breastplate. "This represents the armor and weapon of Ungart. They are yours to use for the coming battle." The nonlethal damage is healed and Aramil is no longer Fatigued.
#51 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 11:43:02	*Aramil wakes up and feels slightly revived, though he still wants to eat for a day he pushes it aside once the dwarf comes in with the axe and armor. Aramil accepts it with a bow. "I shall be honored to wear it for the upcomming battle. Thank ye." *Aramil admires the craftsmanship of the axe and armor before putting it on, then he puts it on and with his shield he heads back to the greathall for his step in the trial.
#52 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 14:13:35	Aramil is met at the greathall by the Clan chief and other dwarves of the council. After forging the metal of the stone, Ungart found the clan hall besieged by trolls. He ran to the gate just as the last dwarf fell, and alone he barred the way. You will be escorted to the starting point, and you must run to the front gate, where you will face an opponent. And thus will be completed the Trial of Ungart.
#53 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 15:00:59	*Aramil is glad both because he gets to fight someone and plus the trial will be over once he defeats his opponent. He nods to the chief and then stretches his limbs and whatnot so that he can use his full potential for the upcomming fight. He closes his eyes for a little bit to focus on what he will need to do, and when he feels that he is ready he looks to the cheif and nods his head. "Aye I'm ready fer the next step in teh trial."
#54 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 15:34:32	The clanhall is abuzz with excitement as the councilmen escort Aramil to the starting point. From here, run to the front entrance. Your opponent awaits you there. The distance for Aramil is not more than a minute's steady run. He passes through the front gate, where he sees the very earth rising up and reshaping into an eight foot tall, vaguely humanoid shape. It turns slightly, and begins to move towards Aramil. Aramil has fifteen feet of flat, open ground between himself and the earthen creature. Initiative and HP 26 Aramil 60/60 10 Elemental ??/??
#55 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 15:40:03	*Aramil does not stop running but instead he charges the monster that is in front of him. He doesn't care what type of monster it is, he uses all of his anger against it. .oO(This is fer killin' Ulerian and knockin' me out ye beast.) "Why don't ye just give up right now, ye know ye are going ter die." (ooc: Set dodge against him. Erm... I can't give you my two hit since I don't know what type of axe it is, and that goes for my AC....)
#56 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 22:44:43	Aramil charges the creature, swinging his axe with the full weight of momentum behind it. He feels the blade bite in, and then the creature backhands him. It is a blow that would have felled many an ordinary human, but Aramil is unshaken. Aramil takes 8 hp damage +3 nonlethal (if I have the conversion right.) The breastplate is MW and the axe is a regular dwarven waraxe. Initiative and HP 26 Aramil 52/60 +3 nonlethal 10 Elemental Injured/??
#57 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 11:20:20	*Aramil shakes off the blow from the huge creature like he does when he faces any other creature. But he counters with his own force which is just as strong. He quickly whips around his axe to do a slash attack across the chest of the monster. Then not losing his momentum he takes the axe and raises up high and then brings it down upon the beast hopefully biting into his chest again since he can't reach its head. Crap I should have realized that when you told me that there was no magic allowed.... man I'm stupid..... (ooc: I think my AC would be 21, plus dodge and +4 if this is considered a giant, so that would make it 26. For attacking it would be +11/+6, d10+5, 20x3 slashing.)
#58 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 19:05:57	Both swings miss, and the monster makes a fist and smacks Aramil on the top of the head. Aramil again takes 8 hp damage +2 nonlethal (thanks for the correction on the conversion.) Initiative and HP 26 Aramil 43/60 +4 nonlethal 10 Elemental Injured/??
#59 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 20:27:52	*Aramil gets really mad that both of his attacks didn't hit. He summons all of his rage now that he knows this is the final part of the test. He wants to earn the respect of his kin and he will ones he destroys this monster. He goes into once of his defensive stances but it also has some room for attacking, that his father has taught him. He smiles and attacks the beast. "Time fer ye ter go back into the earth me friend." (+11/+6, d10+5, 20x3 slashing; I think my AC would be 21, plus dodge and +4 if this is considered a giant, so that would make it 26)
#60 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 22:42:48	Aramil lands a solid blow on his first swing, then spins like a top on his second. The monster hits him upside the head in silent retaliation. Aramil takes 7 hp damage +2 nonlethal. This is not a giant, it is an earth elemental. Initiative and HP 26 Aramil 36/60 +6 nonlethal 10 Elemental Injured/??
#61 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 12:31:45	*Aramil realizes that this monster is harder then he first thought it would be. He needs to figure out how he might be able to defeat the beast. He quickly looks around the place to see if he can use anything to his advantage, then if he does see something he goes into one of his defensive positions that really has no option of attacking. *If he doesn't see anything he wants to see if he can block the monsters attack, so he goes into the most defenisve stance he can think of and braces himself for the monsters attack. .oO(There must be something that I can do ter kill the beast.) [AC = 26, 21 base +1 dodge +4 for full defense]
#62 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 14:11:05	Aramil successfully defends against the monster, with the silent dwarves nearby, watching.
#63 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 14:35:28	*Aramil smirks as he succesfully defended against the beast. .oO(Well at least I can block the bloak, but now I just need ter figure out how ter kill it...... lets try attacking it again.) *Aramil takes a deep breath and musters his strength, then he lashes out against the beast hoping that he can deal a couple of major blows against the beast. ((+11/+6, d10+5, 20x3 slashing; AC 22 )
#64 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 14:42:56	Aramil chops into it twice with satisfying thunks, but it does not fall. Once again, it slams a stony paw against him. Aramil takes 8 hp damage +2 nonlethal. Initiative and HP 26 Aramil 28/60 +8 nonlethal 10 Elemental Injured/??
#65 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 14:53:33	*Aramil is about to yell out in priase but then he realizes that their are people watching him and he doesn't want to be frowned upon. He regains his composure and attacks the beast again, hoping again that he'll be able to get another two big hits on the beast, and he hopes that this will end it. .oO(Wow, I really underestimated this thing, man now I need ter appreciate dwarven priests, me brother said he'd be able ter summon something like this in the future, can't wait ter see it.) (AC 22; +11/+6 Waraxe, 1d10+5, 20x3, Slashing.)
#66 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 21:18:02	The onlooking crowd erupts in cheers and applause as Aramil's axe reduces the elemental to a pile of rubble. Aramil has only a moment to savor his victory before the crowd rushes forward to congratulate him. The rubble vanishes before his eyes, but at the same time a cleric is chanting over him, and his wounds vanish. Then, more important than any of that, he hears the words "victory feast"...
#67 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 21:39:31	*Aramil tries to jump in glee as he destroys the monster, but before he can the crowd rushes him and he is taken over by them. He smile is as big as it can possibly get, be raises his axe up high, looks up to the sky and thinks to himself. .oO(Thank ye whoever may be lookin over me....) *When Aramil hears the words "victory feast" his smiles gets even bigger, if that is possible. He gets away from the crowd and heads over to the chief. Once he gets there he bows in front of the cheif and presents him the axe. "I have beaten the monster and passed your trial. This axe was Ungarts, and I honor the fact that I was able to use it in battle. It is yours, please have it back." *Aramil waits until the Chief takes the axe or says something, he gets up and waits for the cheif to say something.
#68 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 22:00:47	The clan chief accepts the axe, saying You have indeed passed the trial. Come and feast, now. The council dwarves escort Aramil to the feasthall, and they all take seats. Aramil is placed at the right hand of the chief, and the tables are soon laden with food and drink. The bard entertains the crowd, and after a while the clan chief holds up his hands, and the hall falls silent. In honor of your status in Clan Ungart, I now present you with the symbol of your place. A dwarf stands forth with a cloth bundle draped across his hands. The clan chief folds the fabric back, revealing a wide belt of finely wrought steel links, a handspan wide, with mithral and gold flashing from it. In the center is a metal plate showing the symbol of Clan Ungart, with a sillhouette of an axe just below. All will know from this that you area true champion of the dwarves, and a defender of Clan Ungart.
#69 zombiegleemax Jul 03, 2004 9:49:32	*Aramil can't stop admiring the craftsmanship of the belt, he gladly accepts it and takes off his old belt to place this one on immediatly. He goes into a deep bow infront of the cheif and everyone else. "Thank ye fer allowing me ter prove meself. And do not worry, whenever ye are in trouble I shall be here to defend ye, even if I shall have ter give me life up ter protect ye." *Aramil gets up from his bow and begins eating to his hearts content, since he wants to regain his strength from the more then 5 day fast. He talks to the chief and whoever else talks to him in between bites of his food, and he continues like this until he feels that he is ready to explode.
#70 zombiegleemax Jul 04, 2004 16:11:46	When Aramil begins to nod, he is taken to his room and allowed to sleep for as long as he wishes. When he wakes he is offered hospitality until he desires to return to the city, and an escort to see him there.
#71 zombiegleemax Jul 04, 2004 16:28:29	*Aramil wakes up that morning feeling refreshed he stretches for a while and then gets out of bed. He grabs the Ungart breastplate as he forgot to return it and heads to the Greathall, he enters and presents the breastplate to the chief, and then gets some breakfast. He takes a tour of the place to get to know it some and see the way the dwarves crafted the place. After a while of walking he decides that it is time to head back to Garics, since he would like to get a start on the chain shirt as soon as possible. So he heads back to his room. *Aramil enters his room and gets his things together. He picks up his breastplate and straps it on smirks as he would have liked to use this armor when he battled the beast. But he still won with the other armor and he is glad of that fact. He carefully straps on the new belt he obtained and then slings his bow around his back. Then he makes sure he has everything and when he does he nods to the person who is going to escort him back to Garic's. He sigh's as he won't be able to come back here for a while, but he makes a promise to himself that he'll come back sometime. .oO(Ahhh.... it feels good to go back to Garics, I can't wait ter see the faces of Hegnus and the others when they see the belt that I'm wearing. Oh its going to be splendid!)
#72 zombiegleemax Jul 05, 2004 14:12:37	The same dwarves that brought Aramil to the Ungart clan hall are ready to escort him back to the city. You're welcome to stay, but I know you have a special commission to be working on, that you mentioned on the trip here.
#73 zombiegleemax Jul 05, 2004 17:47:02	*Aramil smiles and nods to Herdos. "Aye, I would love ter stay a little longer, but need ter start on that mithril chain shirt. So if yer ready ter leave I'll be happy ter follow ye." *Aramil waits quietly for his responce.
#74 zombiegleemax Jul 05, 2004 19:42:27	The four dwarves pick up their packs and walk with Aramil towards the city. The day being half over already, they travel as far as they can before nightfall. This is a pretty good spot, I think. That big tree should give some nice shelter if it starts to rain. They go about setting up camp, one of them whistling "The Ballad of Lady Amberhawk" in a very off-key manner.
#75 zombiegleemax Jul 05, 2004 20:22:08	*Aramil nods his head to Herdos. "Aye that shall be good enough fer tognite, I'll take first watch if ye don't mind." *Aramil helps set up came and when he is done setting up his tent he puts his stuff inside and rolls out his bedroll. Then when that is done he goes outside with this bow and hammer and talks with everyone else. He listens to the dwarf whislting "The Ballad of Lady Amberhawk", Aramil hasn't heard this before so he says something. "If ye don't mind me asking, what song is that yer singing? Its a good song that I haven't heard afore."
#76 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 10:20:21	Oh, I ain't gonna sing it. I don't know all the words. Praise Thalos for that! Your singing makes dogs cry. That's for sure! Tedd's singing would curdle cheese! Thanks a lot, guys. I'll be sure not to tell ye the next time me mam brews a batch of beer.
#77 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 11:38:11	*Aramil can't help himself but laugh at the dwarves bickering. Once he is done laughing he asks Tedd. "Well ye don't have ter sing it, just tell me teh song that you are whislting then."
#78 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 11:48:32	Oh, it's called 'the Ballad of Lady Amberhawk,' a real sad love song... Food is passes around, and with more jibing at Tedd, the dwarves eat and drink.
#79 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 16:22:03	*When Aramil hears the name Amberhawk, he immediatly thinks of his time spent training under Aria, and the battles he fought with her. "Amberhawk ye say? I was her apprentice for a while, afore she left, I fought with her too, she was a brave and honorable fighter. I wish she'd come back. Oh well. So when do ye think we should be back in Garic's?" *Aramil takes his food and eats it quietly waiting for Tedd to answer his question.
#80 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 19:20:15	A fighter? Mebbe the song's about some other Amberhawk... Them humans have pretty funny sorta names. Three days, three and a half? It's the same route we took getting here. One of the other dwarves takes a small drum from his pack and begins beating it, and chanting an old dwarven song: Oh the fire's in the forge And the steel's red hot Hey, ho, and beat it out! They all join in, taking turns making up new verses.
#81 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 20:06:43	*Aramil enjoys the hearing the three dwarves singing the song, he tries to remember most of the song so that he can sing it when he is in the forge. He smiles and nods to the dwarves, then when he is done eating he cleans his things then he gets up and starts to pratrol around the camp site just incase anyone does decide to attack them, he keeps an arrow knocked in his bow and his hammer and shield within his reach.
#82 zombiegleemax Jul 06, 2004 22:19:51	As Aramil tromps around the camp on the soft ground, his companions settle into their tents, pitched side-by-side under the shelter of the overhanging tree. Soon enough, snores begin emanating from the canvas shelters. No sounds come to Aramil's ears to warn him before the tree groans and falls, crashing down onto the two tents, and trapping the dwarves within. Moments later, a troll, reeking of carrion, leaps into the middle of the campsite, and grasping at Aramil with its long, claw-tipped arms. Initiative and HP Aramil 68/68 Troll ??/??
#83 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 10:31:48	*As soon as he hears the tree fall and the yells from the dwarves trapped within Aramil spins around and sees a monster right infront of him. Aramil looks the monster up and down and has to crinkle his nose to stop from gaging at the monster foul stench. "Arg..... not a troll.... I've heard stories about ye, but now that I see ye, yer the uglest thing I have ever seen. Whew, and the foulest smelling thing that I have stuff." *As soon as Aramil finishes his statement he remembers the time his dad spent with him teaching him about the different monsters that his clan defeated. He remembers that during one lession his dad was teaching him how to defeat trolls... but thats all he can remember. Aramil curses his luck for falling asleep during those teachings. He just shrugs his shoulders drops his bow and draws out his hammer and shield. Then he lets the fun begin. He gets his feet planted and starts attacking the beast. "Time fer ye ter die ye dog, and I better hurry up so I don't have ter smell ye any longer." *Before Aramil attacks the beast with his hammer another flashback comes into his head, this time it was when they were battling the blood troll. He hears shouts comming from eveyone everywhere, but he distincly hears Gamis' voice out of the rest. He hears him shouting to the others that the troll regenerates, so kill it quickly. Then the flashback ends, leaving Aramil with the troll and his three kin stuck under the tree. He knows that he'll have to kill the thing before his friends suffocate, so he gribs his axe and shield tigher and starts bashing the heck out of the troll. (AC: 24 (25 with dodge); +12/+7 melee, d8+4, 20x3, bludgeoning.)
#84 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:01:36	Stepping forward, Aramil begins swinging, hitting with a crunch, then nearly spinning himself in a circle with a futile second swing. The troll roars in pain, then tries to counterattack but is completely unable to breach Aramil's defense. Initiative and HP Aramil 68/68 Troll ??/??
#85 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:06:25	*Aramil is surprised that he has delt that much damage with his hammer. He felt that there was more strength in that punch then with most of his normal attacks. He glances down at his arm that is holding the hammer and notices that his arms have more muscle then before. Aramil just shrugs his shoulders and figures that lifting that stone gave him more strength. He smirks. "Well now that I have more strength from liftin that stone, that can't be good fer ye now can it?" *Aramil smirks again and continues to smack the troll around with his hammer in hopes that he can defeat it before his friends suffocate. .oO(I need ter make a better hammer in the future, this thing is actually useful.) (AC: 24 (25 with dodge); +12/+7 melee, d8+4, 20x3, bludgeoning.)
#86 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:16:09	Once again, only a single strike makes it past the troll's defense. It grunts, and with wild hunger in its eyes drives its claws past the gaps in Aramil's armor, teeth snapping the air near his face. Initiative and HP Aramil 55/68 + 4 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#87 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:24:47	*Aramil curses the beast as he feels the warm blood roll down where the troll cut him. Aramil shrugs off the blow and plants his feet a little deeper in the dirt. Then with all the stength behind his blows he keeps on swimging his hammer. .oO(Man I wish I had me axe right about now.....) *As Aramil stands in his spot he feels something swell up inside of him. Aramil doesn't know what it is, so he just shakes his head and concentrates on killing the beast. .oO(Wonder what the heck that was.) [AC: 24 (25 with dodge); +12/+7 melee, d8+4, 20x3, bludgeoning]
#88 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:35:37	The swing of Aramil's hammer swishes uselessly through the air, and the long arm of the troll reaches down and tears the dwarf again. Aramil realizes that the wounds he has inflicted on the troll are filling out and healing before his eyes. Initiative and HP Aramil 45/68 + 6 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#89 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:41:22	*Aramil notices that the wounds are healing, which isn't a good thing for Aramil's case, he needs to figure out what will harm the troll and stops him from healing. He looks arund the camp site to see if there is anything useful. I fhe does then he keeps his eye on it while he is beating up the beast. .oO(I need ter kill this guy afore my kin die!) *Again Aramil feels something swell up within him, except this time it is stronger, an urge almost. Aramil still doesn't know what it is, so he just shakes his head again and continues to pound at the troll. [AC: 24 (25 with dodge); +12/+7 melee, d8+4, 20x3, bludgeoning]
#90 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 11:58:42	As Aramil looks around, he recalls the fight at the Pass. He remembers Gamis saying that a normal troll would have been affected more by the fire and acid that Dame Mirielle threw at it, and he sees the campfire. His hammer pounds into the rubbery flesh twice, and the troll's claws skid off his shield. Initiative and HP Aramil 45/68 + 6 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#91 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 12:06:34	*Aramil smirks as he remembers the events from the pass, and fighting the blood troll. Now all he needs to do is get close to the fire to use it to his advantage. So he figures that if he takes small steps towards it he might be able to get there. So he takes a small step towards it. Then he continues to smack the heck out of the thing. What surprises him the most when he moves is that the thing swelling up inside of him dies down. He still doesn't know what it is, so he just shrugs his shoulders and attacks the thing. .oO(I really need ter figure out what the heck that is.....) [AC: 24 (25 with dodge); +12/+7 melee, d8+4, 20x3, bludgeoning]
#92 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 14:07:24	Sidling closer to the campfire, Aramil still manages to get a hit in on the troll before it claws him yet again. Initiative and HP Aramil 37/68 + 8 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#93 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 16:14:03	.oO(Hmm... maybe I should give up hitting him and defend myself while I get to the fire, that way I can save up some of me strength.) *Aramil decides to try out his plan, he takes another step closer to the fire, and this time when he faces the monster he plants his feat and sets his shield up higher to get ready to defend himself against the beast. [Continue moving without provoking an AoO; full defense; AC 24 (25 with dodge; 29 with full defense) ]
#94 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 18:15:48	Aramil moves next to the campfire and focuses on his defense. Sure enough, he fends off the monster, but he notices that it's looking healthier all the time. Initiative and HP Aramil 37/68 + 8 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#95 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 20:24:54	*Aramil smirks as he finally get close to the fire, he quickly puts his warhammer in his belt and picks up one of the logs in the fire, that is also still lit on fire. Then with the log he attempts to attack the beast, hoping that it will still stay aflame so that he can start to kill the stupid thing. [AC 24 (25 with dodge; 29 with full defense); Melee attack +12/+7, damage ???, 20/x2] I kinda guessed on the crit thing and my melee attack, so if I"m wrong let me know.
#96 zombiegleemax Jul 07, 2004 23:00:06	Snatching up a burning brand, Aramil hits the troll with all his strength. In spite of the unwieldy weapon, he does quite a lot of damage. The troll roars again, and claws at him once more. Initiative and HP Aramil 32/68 + 10 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#97 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 10:20:06	*Aramil starts to feel the pain from all of the trolls attacks, he knows that he doesn't have much more time before he will be unconsious and his friends will surly die. Aramil looks up to the beast and says this. "See this belt here ye nasty thing? Well this belt means that I am a sworn defender of any Ungart that is in need. And when ye knocked that durned tree on me friends, ye put them in danger. I have an obligation to help them now, no matter what, and you are surly not going to stand in my way!" *Aramil feels the swelling inside of him this time, but instead of pushing it aside he lets it flow, hoping that this is a good thing. As he says the last word, he raises his foot and stomps on the ground and as soon as that he feels power and strength beyond anything he as ever felt before. He looks around to see what caused that, but not wanting to dwell on it long he looks to the troll and smirks. "Ye got me mad now, and ye know that its time fer ye ter die. So I'm offering ye the chance to leave afore I have ter knock yer head off!" *Aramil really doesn't wait for the troll to respond, since he knows that it can't understand Aramil. So he raises the branch with his new strength and resolve and attempts to kill the things before it can do any more damage to Aramil. [Activate Dwarven Stance; AC 24 [25 with dodge; 29 with dwarven stance; 33 with full defense; Melee attack +12/+7, damage ???, 20/x2]
#98 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 11:10:46	Four leaf-strewn dwarves peer over the tree trunk that lies across their tents. Wide-eyed, they stare at the sight of dwarf vs. troll, as the guttering campfire flickers wierd shadows across the scene. Aramil swings, and swings again, the troll staying just out of reach. Its long arms reach past his weapon, clawing, but Aramil expertly defends against it. It snarls in frustration, and again Aramil notes that the bruises and contusions on the warty hide are healing with every second that passes. HP & Initiative[/b] Aramil 32/68 + 10 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#99 shatteredtower Jul 08, 2004 11:24:40	OoC: Sorry to interrupt, but I've been asked to do a breakdown of Aramil's armor class. 10 = base +3 = Dex mod. +3 = breastplate mod. (also grants damage conversion 2) +1 = enhancment mod. to breastplate +2 = medium armor proficiency mod. +2 = shield mod. +2 = defense mod. +1 = dwarven defender mod. 24 = Aramil's AC against most opponents. For the purpose of this fight, there are several other modifiers to factor in: +1 = Dodge feat mod. +4 = racial mod. vs. giants 29 = Aramil's AC vs. this one troll +4 = defensive stance 33 = Aramil's AC vs. the troll while assuming the stance +2 = Fighting defensively bonus* 35 = Aramil's best AC vs. troll while still being able to attack. * Fighting defensively gives Aramil a -4 penalty on attack rolls, which would stack with the -4 for using an improvised weapon. Total defense would give Aramil AC 37 vs. the troll, but he wouldn't be able to attack. Now to turn to his attack bonus. +8 = Aramil's BAB (allows second attack at +3) +4 = Str mod. - 4 = improvised weapon mod. - 4 = fighting defensively mod. +1 = addition to Str mod. gained during defensive stance. +5 = Aramil's total attack mod. (second attack at +0)
#100 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 20:50:26	Erm.... I'm sorry if I confused someone, but I never actually wanted to fight on the defense..... so if that happened before in one of these rounds, sorry. *Aramil smirks at the fact that he was able to dodge the giant-kin, but he realizes that he'll have to do something so that he can kill the troll before Aramil falls consious and his friends die. So he digs his feet deeper into the ground and continues to swing, hoping that he'll kill the beast soon. .oO(Man if only I could light my hammer on fire, then I would be able ter take this beast down faster.....) {AC 24 [25 with dodge; 29 with dwarven stance; 33 against giant]; Melee attack +13/+8 (-4 from improvised weapon) , damage ??? +5, 20/x2}
#101 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:19:54	Aramil swings and misses, then the burnt end of the stick goes flying off, leaving him with a useless stump of wood. He has cause to be glad he put the hammer in his belt. The troll continues to attack, and despite Aramil's amazing prowess, it still manages to rake him painfully. HP & Initiative Aramil 27/68 + 12 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#102 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:23:50	*Aramil feels the pain yet again from being attacked from the troll. He yells out in rage as the stick breaks at the tip, then he realizes that he can just bludgeon the troll then burn him. Aramil smirks, quickly takes his hammer out of his belt, then smirks to the troll. He starts swinging again at the troll. Hoping that this will work, if not, then he'll have to think of something soon. {AC 24 [25 with dodge; 29 with dwarven stance; 33 against giant]; Melee attack +13/+8, damage 1d8+5, 20/x3}
#103 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:30:37	Aramil switches to his hammer, and with the familiar heft and balance clobbers the troll twice. It tries and fails to inflict more injuries on him. From behind the tree, the other dwarves are cheering. Get'im Aramil! Take 'im down! HP & Initiative Aramil 27/68 + 12 nonlethal Troll injured/??
#104 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:33:29	*Aramil glances quickly to the side and sees the dwarves are all right. Aramil smirks. "Heh, now that I won't have ter worry about something else, I can concentrate on ye. Which me friend is a bad thing fer ye." *Aramil continues to smile as he gets used to the fact that he has more power then normal. He continues to swing his warhammer around trying to hit the troll so that he can rest afterwards. {AC 24 [25 with dodge; 29 with dwarven stance; 33 against giant]; Melee attack +13/+8, damage 1d8+5, 20/x3}
#105 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:40:54	With enthusiasm renewed, Aramil plows into the troll, smashing it with inhuman power. His hammer blows crush it to the ground, where it lies unconscious. The other dwarves dash from their places behind the tree, yelling, Burn it! Burn it! It's a troll!! HP & Initiative Aramil 27/68 + 12 nonlethal Troll Unconscious/??
#106 zombiegleemax Jul 08, 2004 21:46:53	*Aramil smirks as he finally knocks the troll unconsious, then not waiting a heartbeat and listening to the words from his friends, he quickly takes two branches from the fire and throws them on the troll, then he takes two more logs and throws them on the troll. He continues this process until none of the logs are left, then he gets some dry brush or leaves and throws them on the troll to spred the fire. But he makes sure that he doesn't spread the fire everywhere else. So he clears away the dry things that are near the troll that will catch on fire, then while the troll is on fire he goes over and makes sure that there friends are alright. "Are ye guys alright?"
#107 zombiegleemax Jul 09, 2004 10:39:38	With the enthusiastic aid of the other dwarves, Aramil makes a bonfire of the troll. Hey! Since when do trolls wear jewelry? yells one of them, pointing to a gold ring on the troll's hand.
#108 zombiegleemax Jul 09, 2004 12:01:26	*Aramil scratches his head, then he quickly dives down towards the hand and gets the ring before it gets too hot. "I dunno... this was me first encounter with a troll. If it is alright with ye guys I would like ter keep this ring, it might have magical properties." *Aramil nods his head to the dwarves, then he takes a look around the campsite. Noticing it is damaged badly he shakes his head. "Hmm.... well we mine as well set up camp somewhere away from this troll.... don't want ter be smellin' him all night. So come and give me a hand with this tree here." *Aramil goes over to the tree and waits for the others to come there. Then at once they try to lift the tree up and push it off there tents. They gather what they can and try to relocate camp a bit further down the path.
#109 zombiegleemax Jul 09, 2004 16:43:00	Aye, you killed the troll, you should keep the reward. What if it turns him into a troll, though? Maybe it's a cursed ring, and he'll wake up and be eight feet tall with warty green skin and eat us all! The other dwarves stare at Tedd, and move to help Aramil move the camp.
#110 zombiegleemax Jul 09, 2004 17:28:56	*Aramil can't help himself as he laughs at Tedds comment. "Don't ye worry Tedd, I won't put it on tognite, or for a while until I found out what exactly it does. Now come help me and the others move camp." *Aramil continues to move camp until they are all done setting up for a second time. "Well thats better wouldn't ye say? If ye don't mind, I would like ter get some rest, and I have some wounds that I need to tend to. Good night." *Aramil bows to the dwarves, then he gets in his tent and slowly takes off his armor, so that he won't bother any of his wounds that the troll created. He puts the armor aside, then inspects his wounds. He decides that there isn't anything serious, so he just goes to sleep so that his body will have time to heal itself.
#111 zombiegleemax Jul 10, 2004 8:21:50	Aramil gets a full night's sleep, and finds himself in rather better shape in the morning. His injuries are still severe, but the pain is bearable and he is at least rested. The other dwarves have breakfast and tea waiting for him, as they evidently have been up for a while already. Do ye want to turn back, and see a healer? Or press on? Aramil recovers 8hp and all nonlethal is healed. Current hp is 35/68
#112 zombiegleemax Jul 10, 2004 13:40:29	*Aramil gets up slowly and stretches, but then winces from the pain of his scars. He gets his stuff together then once that is done he goes out and gets breakfast that has been waiting for him. He shakes his head at the dwarf's question. "I'll be alright fer now, if we get into another battle I'll use me bow." *Aramil quickly eats breakfast so that they can get moving. He cleans up after himself the best he can, then he helps the others take down camp. Once that is done Aramil retreaves his stuff and waits for the others to start moving. Aramil decides that he'll be in the back. He gets his bow out and knocks an arrow just incase.
#113 zombiegleemax Jul 12, 2004 10:09:49	The group sets out, and continues on towards Garic's City. They keep to a moderate pace in consideration of Aramil's injuries. Periodically, Tedd suggests Aramil try out the ring, Ye'd make kind of a short troll, but at least we'd know what it does. It prob'ly don't do anything, Tedd. If'n it did, the troll woulda won the fight. It nearly won the fight! Aramil was bleedin' all over like a pig before the barbeque! Besides, maybe it's a wishin' ring an' the troll didn't know how to talk? So it didn't use the wishes? An' Aramil could wish for anything! After three more night's of sleep on the road, Aramil has recovered 24 more hp and is at 59/68. One more night of sleep and he'll be fully healed.
#114 zombiegleemax Jul 12, 2004 10:42:07	*Aramil thinks about putting the ring on while they are walking, he visions some of the possibilites that the ring holds, some which are bad, others which are good. Aramil decides that since he feels that he is in a good shape from the wounds he took from the troll that he'll try it on anyways. So when they set up camp for that night, he takes out the ring and puts it on in front of everyone while they are sitting down to eat. Then he waits to see what is going to happen to him. .oO(Hope this durned thing don't kill me....)
#115 zombiegleemax Jul 12, 2004 10:51:43	Sitting in front of the fire, nothing happens when Aramil puts on the ring. There is a long drawn-out silence, and finally Tedd says, I think he's getting a wart on his left ear. He is not, ye numbskull!
#116 zombiegleemax Jul 12, 2004 10:55:09	*Aramil shrugs his shoulders and continues to eat his dinner and talk to the dwarves, since he is not feeling different then he was before he put the ring on. He decides to take the first watch, so he gets his bows and arrows out of his tent and begins to patrol the campsite while the other dwarves go to sleep. .oO(Wonder what this ring actually does.... heh, maybe its just a gold ring.... hah, that would be funny.) *Once Aramil's watch is up he goes over and wakes up the next dwarf to take there turn for the watch, then he goes into his tent and falls fast asleep.
#117 zombiegleemax Jul 13, 2004 15:03:12	By mid-afternoon of the last day of travel, Aramil can see the walls of Garic's City. His traveling companions bid him adieu just inside the gates, and head for the Hungry Pelican for rest and refreshment. And thus endeth the tale of Aramil, Champion of Ungart.