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#1 zombiegleemax Aug 07, 2005 23:39:57	Sir Darkar Shadowood of the Jackals sets forth on a twofold mission: First, to investigate recent ambushes by a coalition of gnomes and kobolds. Second, to claim a section of wilderness as the Eastern March of Garic's City. Interestingly, the hill on which he is to build his fort is quite near the place where Kai and Jace encountered the ambushers, and their undead minions. To aid him in this task, Darkar has gathered a group of adventurers: Your Heroes Anaya (where two entries are given, the first is for wolf form, the second for elf) HP: 54/54 or 26/26 Initiative: +2 or +1 Speed: 50' or 20' (medium encumbrance/armor) AC: 16 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +2 defense), -2 touch/-4 flat-footed or 18 (+1 Dex, +3 armor, +2 proficiency, +2 defense), -2 touch/-3 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 0 or 2 (+2 hide armor) BAB: +4 (apply modifiers of +2 to melee or +2 to ranged attacks) or +4 (apply modifier of +1 to ranged attacks*) Atk: bite +6 (1d6+2, x2 critical) or ¤ club +4 melee or +5 ranged* (1d6, x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ dagger +4 melee or +5 ranged* (1d4, 19-20/x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ light mace +4 melee (1d6, x2 critical) ¤ composite longbow +5 ranged* (1d6, x3 critical, 110' range increment) * Add +1 to attack and damage rols for ranged attacks within 30 ft Saves: Fort +8 or +4, Ref +4 or +3, Will +10 (add +4 vs. fey spell-like abilities) Abilities: Str 14 or 10, Dex 14 or 13, Con 16 or 8, Int 12, Wis 17, Cha 14 Skills (-3 encumbrance penalty to movement based skills while in elf form): Craft (bowmaking) +8, Diplomacy +3, Handle Animal +9*, Heal +11, Hide +3 or -1, Knowledge (nature) +11, Listen +4 or +6, Perform (song) +3, Profession (herbalist) +9, Search +1 or +3, Spellcraft +2, Spot +4 or +6, Survival +11¹ * Add +4 to checks made with Screech, who may be handled as a free action and pushed as a move action. ¹ Add +2 in natural environments above ground and (in wolf form only) +4 for checks to track by scent Feats: Point Blank Shot, Quick Draw, Still Spell Languages: Common, Druidic, Elven, Goblin Special: barred from using metal armor/shield, low-light vision, scent* (detect within 30 ft, pinpoint within 5 ft), spontaneous casting of summon nature's ally in place of prepared druid spells, trip* (free action with successful bite attack, does not provoke countertrip if unsuccessful), trackless step, wild empathy +8, wild shape (2/2, 6 hour duration, includes elf form), woodland stride * Wolf form only ¨ Cassius Gaia HP: 37/37 Initiative: +3 AC: 17 (+3 Dex, +1 ring, +2 defense, +1 Dodge), -0 touch/-5 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 0 BAB: +4 (apply modifiers +7 to ranged attacks or attacks benefitting from Weapon Finesse) Atk: ¤ dagger +7 (1d4, 19-20/x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ masterwork dagger +8 (as above) ¤ rapier +7 (1d6, 18-20/x2 critical) ¤ quarterstaff +4 or +0/+4 (1d6 or 1d6/1d6, x2 critical) ¤ light crossbow +8 (1d8, 19-20/x2 critical, 80' range increment) Saves: Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +6 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10 Skills: Appraise +4 (or +7 within a mile of Crebain), Concentration +6, Craft (alchemy) +12, Craft (tattoo) +15, Heal +5, Knowledge (arcana) +13, Knowledge (nature) +8, Listen +0 (or +2 with Crebain), Profession (scribe) +4, Search +6, Spellcraft +17, Spot +1 (or +3 with Crebain) Feats: Craft Lesser Tattoo, Craft Magical Arms and Armor, Dodge, Martial Weapon Proficiency (rapier), Scribe Scroll, Weapon Finesse Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, Ignan Special: tattoo may be touched to trigger mage armor as a standard action (1 use only) ¨ Sir Darkar Shadowood HP: 68/68 Initiative: +5 AC: 23 (+5 Dex, +3 armor, +1 proficiency, +4 defense), -4 touch/-9 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 2 (+1 chain shirt) BAB: +10/+5 (apply modifiers of +3 to melee or +5 to ranged/finessed attacks) Atk: ¤ masterwork short sword +18/+13 (1d6+5, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ +1 short sword +18/+13 (1d6+6, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ +2 rapier +17/+12 (1d6+6, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ +1 short sword +16/+11 (as above) and masterwork short sword +16 (1d6+3) ¤ +2 rapier +15/+10 (as above) and +1 short sword +16 (1d6+4) ¤ silvered dagger +15 (1d4+2, 19-20/x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ light mace +15 (1d6+3, x2 critical) ¤ quarterstaff +13 (1d6+3, x2 critical) or +11 (1d6+3) and +11 (1d6+1) ¤ composite longbow +15/+10 (1d8+3, x3 critical, 110' range increment) Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +8 (or +10 vs. enchantment spells or effects) Abilities: Str 16, Dex 20, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10 Skills (modified for armor and MW tools): Balance +11, Bluff +9, Climb +9 (or +11 with kit), Concentration +2, Decipher Script +8, Disable Device +12, Disguise +9 (add +2 to act in character and another +10 with hat of disguise), Escape Artist +9, Hide +9, Jump +9, Listen +11, Move Silently +10, Open Lock +16, Profession (innkeeper) +1, Ride +8 (or +10 to stay in saddle), Search +9, Sleight of Hand +11, Spot +9, Swim +3, Tumble +13, Use Rope +8 (or +10 to bind another) Feats: Alertness, Combat Expertise, Improved Disarm, Improved Feint, Iron Will, Leadership, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (short sword), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Specialization (short sword) Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, Sylvan Special: evasion, sneak attack +3d6, trapfinding, trap sense +2, uncanny dodge ¨ Jace Cornwall Deceased HP: 29/29 Initiative: +3 AC: 19 (+3 Dex, +2 armor, +1 proficiency, +1 defense, +2 large shield), -5 touch/-4 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 1 (masterwork studded leather) BAB: +4 (apply modifiers of +2 to melee or +3 to ranged attacks) Atk: ¤ bastard sword +6 (1d10+2, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ silvered longsword +6 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ morning star +6 (1d8+2, x2 critical) ¤ javelin +7 (1d6+2, 30' range increment) ¤ composite shortbow +5 (1d6+2, 70' range increment) Saves: Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +1 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 10 Skills (includes -3 encumbrance modifier to movement based skills): Balance +6, Bluff +5, Climb +4, Craft (armorer) +4, Craft (weaponsmith) +7, Disguise +3 (or +5 to act in character), Hide +8, Intimidate +6, Jump +6, Listen +11, Move Silently +8, Search +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +8, Tumble +9, Use Rope +7 Feats: Alertness, Blind-Fight, Combat Expertise, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Stealthy Languages: Common, Dwarven, Orc Special: evasion, sneak attack +2d6, trapfinding, trap sense +1 ¨ Kai Heishall Deceased HP: 31/31 Initiative: +4 AC: 19 (+4 Dex, +1 armor, +1 proficiency, +2 defense, +1 Dodge), -2 touch/-7 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 1 (leather armor) BAB: +5 (apply modifiers of +2 to melee or +4 to ranged attacks) Atk: ¤ heavy mace +7 (1d8+2, x2 critical) ¤ light mace +7 (1d6+2, x2 critical) ¤ heavy macie +5 (1d8+2, as above) and light mace +5 (1d6+1, as above) ¤ longsword +7 (1d8+2, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ short sword +7 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ dagger +7 melee or +9 ranged (1d4+2, 19-20/x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ longsword +7 (as above) and short sword +7 (1d6+1) ¤ longsword +7 (as above) and dagger +7 (1d4+1) ¤ short sword +7 (1d6+2) and dagger +7 melee (1d4+1) ¤ longbow +9 (1d8, x3 critical, 100' range increment) Saves: Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +1 (or +3 vs enchantment spells or effects) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 18, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 7 Skills: Balance +6, Bluff +3, Climb +8, Diplomacy +2, Disguise +2 (or +4 to act in character), Escape Artist +8, Hide +13, Intimidate +0, Jump +12, Listen +6, Move Silently +13, Search +3, Sense Motive +7, Speak Language (Dwarven), Spot +6, Tumble +14, Use Rope +8 Feats: Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, Two-Weapon Fighting Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven, Sylvan Special: evasion, sneak attack +3d6, trapfinding (find traps only), trap sense +1, uncanny dodge ¨ Lucian Risk HP: 36/36 Initiative: +3 AC: 18 (+3 Dex, +2 armor, +1 proficiency, +2 defense), -3 touch/-5 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 1 (studded leather) BAB: +3 (apply modifiers of +1 to melee or +3 to ranged/finessed attacks) Atk: ¤ walking stick +4 melee or +6 ranged (1d6+1, x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ dagger +6 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2 critical, 10' range increment) ¤ light crossbow +6 (1d8, 19-20/x2 critical, 80' range increment) ¤ rapier +4 (1d6+1, 18-20/x2 critical) Saves: Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +4 (or +6 vs. enchantment spells and effects) Abilities: Str 12, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 15, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills (modified for armor): Balance +4, Bluff +6, Concentrate +4, Diplomacy +4, Disable Device +12, Disguise +0 (or +2 to act in character), Gather Information +2, Hide +11, Intimidate +2, Jump +2, Knowledge (local) +4, Knowledge (religion) +3, Listen +2, Move Silently +10, Open Lock +13, Perform (act) +7, Search +11, Sleight of Hand +12, Spot +10, Survival +1 (or +3 to follow tracks; DC 10 or lower only), Tumble +10 Feats: Combat Expertise, Nimble Fingers, Weapon Finesse Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven, Goblin Special: faint aura of chaos, cleric domains (Luck/Trickery), evasion, 1/1 reroll per day, sneak attack +3d6, spontaneous casting of cure/domain spells, trapfinding, trap sense +1, turn undead (3/3, 1d20+1 check, 2d6+1 damage), uncanny dodge ¨ Ran HP: 58/58 Initiative: +4 Speed: 60' AC: 22 (+4 Dex, +3 Wis, +2 class, +3 defense), -0 touch/-7 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 0 BAB: +8/+3 (apply modifiers of +1 to melee or +4 to ranged/finessed attacks) Atk: ¤ unarmed strike +12/+12/+7 (1d10+1, x2 critical) ¤ kama +12/+12/+7 (1d6+1, x2 critical) ¤ nunchaku +12/+12/+7 (1d6+1, x2 critical) ¤ siangham +12/+12/+7 (1d6+1, x2 critical) ¤ sling +12 (1d4+1, x2 critical, 50' range increment) ¤ masterwork longbow +13/+8 (1d8, x3 critical, 100' range increment) Saves: Fort +8, Ref +11, Will +10 (or +14 vs. enchantment spells or effects) Abilities: Str 12, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +9, Diplomacy +8, Heal +9, Hide +5, Jump +11, Knowledge (arcana) +5, Knowledge (politics) +5, Listen +17, Move Silently +11, Profession (scribe) +6, Search +5, Sense Motive +7, Spot +6, Tumble +15 Feats: Blind-Fight, Combat Expertise, Deflect Arrows, Improved Disarm, Improved Grapple, Improved Unarmed Strike, Point Blank Shot, Stunning Fist, Weapon Finesse Languages: Common, Draconic, Elven Special: immune to non-magical diseases, improved evasion, ki strike (lawful and magic), slow fall 50', Stunning Fist 9/9 (Fort DC 18), wholeness of body (20/20 hp) ¨ Silmarwen HP: 47/47 Initiative: +2 AC: 23 (+3 Dex, +3 armor, +2 proficiency, +2 shield, +1 ring, +2 defense), -7 touch/-5 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 3 (+1 breastplate) BAB: +6/+1 (apply modifier of +2 to ranged attacks) Atk: ¤ +1 longsword +7/+2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2 critical) ¤ masterwork longbow +9/+4 (1d8, x3 critical, 100' range increment) Saves: Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +10 (or +12 vs. enchantment spells and effects) Abilities: Str 10, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 12 Skills: Concentration +11, Diplomacy +9, Heal +13, Listen +6, Knowedge (religion) +12, Search +4, Sense Motive +6, Spellcraft +11, Spot +6 Feats: Craft Magical Arms and Armor, Negotiator, Weapon Focus (longsword) Languages: Celestial, Common, Elven, Gnoll Special: strong aura of good, cleric domains (Luck/Sun), spontaneous casting of cure/domain spells, turn undead (4/4, 1d20+3 check, 2d6+9 damage) ¨ Crebain HP: 18/18 Initiative: +2 AC: 18 (+2 size, +2 Dex, +4 natural), -4 touch/-4 flat-footed BAB/Grapple: +4/-9 (apply modifier of +2 to natural or ranged attacks) Atk: claws +8 (1d2-5, x2 critical), or touch +8 (deliver touch spell) Saves: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +7 Abilities: Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 9, Wis 14, Cha 6 Skills: Hide +12, Listen +5, Move Silently +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +7 Feats: Alertness, Stealthy, Weapon Finesse (bonus) Languages: Common Special: deliver touch spells, empathic link, improved evasion, low-light vision, share spells, speak with master and other birds Screech HP: 22/22 Initiative: +4 AC: 21 (+2 size, +4 Dex, +5 natural), -5 touch/-4 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 1 (natural armor) BAB/Grapple: +9/-7 (apply modifier of +4 to natural or ranged attacks) Atk: claws +9 (1d6-2, x2 critical) Saves: Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +3 (or +7 vs. enchantment spells and effects) Abilities: Str 6, Dex 19, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4 Skills: Listen +17, Move Silently +17, Spot +11 (+19 in darkness) Feats: Alertness, Improved Natural Attack, Weapon Finesse (bonus) Tricks: attack, come, seek Special: evasion, low-light vision, share spells Lakilea HP: 22/22 Initiative: +1 AC: 17 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural, +2 armor, +1 proficiency), -7 touch/-1 flat-footed Damage Conversion: 2 (chain shirt) BAB/Grapple: +2/+9 (apply modifier of +3 to melee attacks) Atk: 2 hooves +4 (1d4+3, x2 critical) and bite -1 (1d3+1) Saves: Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2 Abilities: Str 16, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6 Skills: Listen +4, Spot +4 Feats: Endurance, Run Special: low-light vision, scent Spell Use (spells in red have been cast) Anaya (save DC = 13 + spell level for druid spells, 12 + spell level for sorcerer spells) Level 0 Druid (5/5): Cure Minor Wounds, Cure Minor Wounds, Cure Minor Wounds, Flare, Resistance Level 1 Druid (4/4): Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Pass w/o a trace, Produce Flame Level 2 Druid (4/4): ?, Flame Blade, Flaming Sphere, Spider Climb Level 3 Druid (3/3): Barkskin, Stilled, Cure Moderate Wounds, Daylight Level 0 Sorcerer (5/5): acid splash, dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation Level 1 Sorcerer (4/4): disguise self, true strike Cassius (save DC = 14 + spell level) Level 0 (4/4): Detect magic, Daze, Disrupt undead, Disrupt undead Level 1 (5/5): Mage armor, Magic weapon, Magic missile, Shocking grasp, Level 2 (4/4): Web, Flaming Sphere, Flaming Sphere, Level 3 (4/4): Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Lightning bolt, Level 4 (3/3): Dimension door, Lightning Bolt (Still Spell), Stoneskin Lucian (save DC = 11 + spell level) Level 0 (3/3): Guidance, Guidance, Guidance Level 1 (2/2): Cure Lt Wounds, Armour of Faith Silmarwen (save DC = 13 + spell level ) Level 0 (6/6): Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance Level 1 (5/5): Comprehend Languages, Divine Favore, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Protection From Evil Level 2 (4/4): Bear's Endurance, Gentle Repose, Gentle Repose, Resist Energy Level 3 (4/4): Dispel Magic, Bestow Curse, Inflict Serious Wounds, Prayer Level 4 (3/3): Inflict Critical Wounds, Divine Power, Death Ward Special Items: Anaya (items inaccessible in wolf form): ¤ arrows (40) ¤ daggers (2) ¤ antitoxin (1 vial) Cassius: ¤ crossbow bolts (14) ¤ daggers (4) ¤ masterwork daggers (2) ¤ antitoxin (2 vials) ¤ holy water (2 vials) ¤ potions (blur) ¤ scrolls (disguise self, level 2 casting of mage armor x2, invisibility) ¤ statue with everburning flame ¤ sunrods (2) ¤ wand of acid arrow (? charges) ¤ wand of summon monster II (7 charges) Darkar: ¤ arrows (40) ¤ +2 arrows (24) ¤ silvered daggers (2) ¤ potions of delay poison (2), lesser restoration, neutralize poison, protection from arrows (10/magic), and spider climb (5th level caster) ¤ dust of tracelessness Jace: ¤ arrows (18) ¤ +1 silvered arrows (3) ¤ javelin (1) ¤ acid (4 vials) ¤ caltrops (2) ¤ silk rope (50') ¤ torches (4) Kai: ¤ arrows (60) ¤ daggers (2) ¤ flint and steel ¤ grappling hook and two 50' coils of hemp rope ¤ oil (5 vials) ¤ vials of some substance (4) ¤ sunrods (2) Lucian: ¤ crossbow bolts (10) ¤ daggers (4) ¤ rapier Ran: ¤ arrows (?) ¤ sling stones (20) ¤ candles (3) ¤ flint and steel ¤ healer's kit ¤ hemp rope (50') ¤ torches (3) Silmarwen: ¤ arrows (?) ¤ antitoxin (1 vial) ¤ everburning torch ¤ holy water (6 vials) ¤ sacks, each containing 5 lbs of silver dust (2) ¤ sunrods (5) ¤ tindertwigs (10) ¤ potions of eagle's splendor (3) ¤ scrolls of dispel magic, flame strike, mass cure moderate wounds) ¤ wand of cure light wounds (2nd lvl caster, 50 charges) ¤ wand of summon monster I (20 charges)
#2 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 08, 2005 1:55:31	"I stand with Darkar on this one,either we all go in search of zeppo's father or little Zeppo comeh with us "
#3 zombiegleemax Aug 08, 2005 12:51:40	"If Zeppo's father is still alive and waiting in the neighbourhood to see if any other kobolds manage to get away from the Demmion-worshipping gnomes, I doubt he'll stick around until we've gone back to Garic's and return here. That will just take too long. Sending Crebain out to look for kobolds is a good idea though. We'll need some time to get back to the camp and prepare to leave anyway." Ran looks at the little kobold perched on his shoulder. [Draconic]"Zeppo, do you have any idea where your papa may have gone? Did you have a home away from the bad gnomes, or do you only know that place?"[/Draconic]
#4 zombiegleemax Aug 08, 2005 13:34:32	Zeppo, shading his eyes with one paw while the other grips Ran's robe, squeaks sadly. I never was out of the cage before. Mama said we came from over the river. What is a river?
#5 zombiegleemax Aug 08, 2005 14:01:21	[Draconic]"A river is a whole lot of water that's flowing from one place to another. We'll show you when we get to one. You have to be careful though, you can drown in a river if you can't swim. Your papa will have to teach you that one day."[/Draconic] "Zeppo says his mother told him they come from across the river. That probably means the kobolds that ran away headed in that direction. We can focus our search in that direction."
#6 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 08, 2005 14:58:36	"Well then we should send Crebain to search across the river while we head back to camp to ready ourselves to leave. Hopefully we will find out one way or another."
#7 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 08, 2005 23:17:41	Cassius calls crebain down and relays Darkars request "So you're willing to go and search for the kobolds that escaped? Of you go then....." As crebain soares of Cassius turns to the group "I say we start breaking up camp so we can move when crebain gets here"
#8 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 12:53:21	"I say we start breaking up camp so we can move when crebain gets here" "That's a good idea. In the meantime, Sir Allegion can refresh himself and have something to eat." Ran puts Zeppo down and starts stashing his equipment in his backpack and saddlebags. [Draconic]"Stay close to me, Zeppo. The black bird is looking for your papa."[/Draconic]
#9 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 13:21:31	Crebain flaps hard, cawing loudly, once, as he attains height. Wheeling around the group, he flies purposefully east. Sir Allegion sits down on a fallen log, gratefully accepting the meal he is offered. "Tell me of events in the city, Sir Darkar. How fare my Jackals?" Zeppo scampers around underfoot as Ran rearranges his gear. I stay close! What's this? A pan? For food? Are we going to eat? Oh. I help! Zeppo begins helping the elf pack, adding interesting rocks and pinecones to the mix.
#10 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 18:15:26	Gets things ready for the trip back and smiles at the young kobold Well he seems to be a good helper. What do we plan on doing with him, if we don't find his father or find out his father is no longer with us?
#11 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 09, 2005 18:18:03	"Let's see at Hents Manalevins we lost many and I thought all of the senior Jackals, including Lady Tao. I am not sure the Jackal order would have survived if we had lost Lord Malifaeyr as well. It certainly looked that way until I returned from the pass into the city. When you stayed behind to buy us time to escape, our party got seperated by enemy forces. I was surrounded by enemies I could not see, and my horse was taken down from underneath me. By the time the others and I got back to the river we saw the charred remains of Lord Malifaeyr's horse, but no sign of him. We saw the dragons circling the area where our main forces were, and we headed back looking for Lord Malifaeyr as we went. Arriving we were greeted with lots of death. I found myself the most senior officer available. I rounded up as many survivors as I could find and ordered a retreat back to the city. I then went and found the Silver Sword and informed them about what was happening. When we returned to the city I was glad to find Lord Malifaeyr alive although injured."
#12 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 18:20:45	Zeppo scampers around underfoot as Ran rearranges his gear. I stay close! What's this? A pan? For food? Are we going to eat? Oh. I help! Zeppo begins helping the elf pack, adding interesting rocks and pinecones to the mix. [Draconic]"We're not going to eat right now, little one. But I'll set a little something aside for later."[/Draconic] Ran digs out a small bag of nuts and tucks them under his belt, to keep Zeppo happy with later. [Draconic]"Thank you for helping, Zeppo. Leave something for the birds around here though."[/Draconic] Surreptitiously, Ran removes the largest rocks from his pack again. [i].oO(Surely I was never like this when I was young? He's a funny little tyke, but he sure wears me out with that exuberant energy...)[/]
#13 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 18:25:26	What do we plan on doing with him, if we don't find his father or find out his father is no longer with us? "I hope that won't be the case, but I'm afraid chances are it will be. If we can't find any of his relatives, he'll have to come with us. We can try to find him a good home. Are there any kobolds in Garic's? I know there are several gnome families, and quite a few halflings, but I don't recall ever seeing a kobold there..."
#14 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 09, 2005 18:36:13	"Lord Malifaeyr the paid for the services of the Silver Sword to help train new recruits, and help protect the city while we were rebuilding. Sir Gamis, Sir Kemeri, and myself were promoted to commander of Knights to help with the workload. Other positions have remained vacant, and Lord Malifaeyr took on a more involved role. He lifted the vow of chastity in order to gain recruits faster. Many are mercenaries. Sir Hermy worked on training some new scouts, and things were going pretty well until they ran afoul of giants. They lost a few scouts, but everything worked out eventually. Sir Gamis went to gather some information from Hardaja, and it seems that at Hents Manavelins they are searching for something like a door way to bring back the Dark Brother to greater power, if I understood everything correctly. Lord Malifaeyr thinks we will have to move against them sooner rather than later. A few months ago with the help of some of the Silver Sword, we stopped a group of people who were using an inside man to steal weapons from the order, and then selling them for profit. I think unfortunately they may have been leaving the city with the weapons."
#15 zombiegleemax Aug 09, 2005 19:05:09	Something for the birds? Zeppo looks from his pinecone to Ran, and tilts his head quizzically. "We lost Lady Tao?" Allegion sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose between thumb and forefinger. "That is... well, it's all tragic. But I'm glad to see you've carried on in my absence."
#16 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 09, 2005 19:14:19	"We lost Lady Tao?" Allegion sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose between thumb and forefinger. "That is... well, it's all tragic. But I'm glad to see you've carried on in my absence." "It was about all one could do to carry on. There has been so much to do, there really has not been time to mourn. Although I do take a small moment each day to remember those who are gone."
#17 zombiegleemax Aug 10, 2005 13:24:11	Something for the birds? Zeppo looks from his pinecone to Ran, and tilts his head quizzically. [Draconic]"Birds eat pinecones. We don't, we have nuts and apples instead, for instance. That's why we shouldn't take all the pinecones. That way, the birds don't have to eat the apples and nuts and we can have them. See how that works? It's a matter of balance."[/Draconic] Ran looks at the little kobold to see if he gets it. .oO(Not to mention what lugging around a ton of pebbles and pinecones on my back will do to my personal balance...)
#18 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 10, 2005 13:46:31	"Ran, it seems little Zeppo has taken a liking to you, what if you were to take him on as your student or apprentice if his father is not in the vicinity anymore?"
#19 zombiegleemax Aug 10, 2005 17:01:41	"I wouldn't mind having a student, in fact I quite like the idea, but that's something Zeppo would have to choose willingly. He's still very young though, or at least that's what I think. I find it hard to tell. It's good to become a student at a young age, but he still has to get a chance to be a child for a little while too. I'm actually able to afford to become a teacher nowadays. If he does choose so and it seems to be a a good choice for him, I'll be glad to take him on. But I'd much rather we found his father, so he can grow up with one real parent at least."
#20 zombiegleemax Aug 10, 2005 17:31:34	Balance? Zeppo stares at the pinecone in his paw. I like apples. He sets the pinecone on the tip of his snout, and begins walking around, arms wide, trying to balance the thing. It falls some, and balances some. After what seems like hours, Crebain returns, landing on a tree limb and shaking out his feathers irritably. Caw! No kobolds, I flew a long way, didn't see anything.
#21 zombiegleemax Aug 10, 2005 19:43:30	"I hope that won't be the case, but I'm afraid chances are it will be. If we can't find any of his relatives, he'll have to come with us. We can try to find him a good home. Are there any kobolds in Garic's? I know there are several gnome families, and quite a few halflings, but I don't recall ever seeing a kobold there..." She shakes her head I haven't seen any kobolds in the city either, though I don't think the leader's of Garics would except a race of kobolds running around. Usually they are more found in bands outside the large cities or towns in the wilds ... or from what we've seen, used as slaves for other people's doings. It's sad to see from a different perspective once you are on the other the side of things. I mean I'm sure before the idea of a kobold was the same if it was a goblin or gnoll, but after what we saw and finding this young one, all aspects have changed... would it have been different if he wasn't a child and a full grown adult able to defend itself?
#22 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 10, 2005 23:19:40	Cassius takes a piece of cheese from his pack and offers it to Crebain "It's allright my friend 'tis not your fault that the kobolds have gone" Turning to Ran "Well it seems that the choice is upon little Zeppo, there are no kobolds left in this region. Crebain flew as far as the river, not a trace" To Anaya "I hate to admit it Anaya, but I am pretty sure it would have made a difference if Zeppo had been an adult able to defend itself. Not only for us but for him as well. He would have had the worldview of an adult kobold and would have reacted accordingly, as would we"
#23 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 10, 2005 23:41:08	"Well if there are no kobolds in the area, then we should head back to the city." Darkar finishes preparing to leave
#24 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 11, 2005 11:44:44	"I second that, the sooner we deliver this lord here to the city the sooner we can return to stamp out this demionites nest" Whispered to Darkar "It seems that he is who he claims he is, I could not detect any trace of magic on him. I don't expect him to be carrying a migical trap that might go off once he returns to the city....What I'm trying to say is that I think he is "safe" Cassius shoulders his pack, calls Crebain to his shoulder and grabs his staff. For a moment, as he stands there he is the perfect picture of a wizard on the road
#25 zombiegleemax Aug 11, 2005 12:55:28	I haven't seen any kobolds in the city either, though I don't think the leader's of Garics would except a race of kobolds running around. "I would hope that the authorities of Garic's City are less shortsighted than that. They don't seem to have any such policy when it comes to gnomes, yet it's those that are the real evil here." "Well it seems that the choice is upon little Zeppo, there are no kobolds left in this region. Crebain flew as far as the river, not a trace" Ran sighs deeply. "I was hoping for better news, but if this is the path life lays before us... Thank Crebain from me, Cassius. He's been a great help on this mission." "I hate to admit it Anaya, but I am pretty sure it would have made a difference if Zeppo had been an adult able to defend itself. Not only for us but for him as well. He would have had the worldview of an adult kobold and would have reacted accordingly, as would we." "Unfortunately that's true. Yet, as I'm sure you'll agree, it's somewhat unfair to hold the world view, and even the actions, of one who's been oppressed by evil all his life against him. It is one of the reasons why I prefer not to take another life, unless my foe's actions and intentions truly warrant such a drastic measure." The elf turns Zeppo and offers the little kobold a few nuts from the small bag he'd stashed away in his robes. [Draconic]"I'm sorry, little one. Apparently all the kobolds that got away from the bad gnomes have left the area. Crebain, the big black bird, looked very hard but couldn't find any. Would you like to come and stay with me for a little while, until we can come back and see if we can find the place your papa may have gone to? I'll show you what a city looks like, and the bad gnomes can't hurt you there."[/Draconic]
#26 zombiegleemax Aug 11, 2005 23:36:19	Sir Allegion nods, and levers himself to his feet. "I welcome the prospect of returning home, and to my duties." Zeppo tastes the pinecone experimentally, and apparently decides it is, indeed, for the birds. Dropping it to the ground, he hops closer to Ran. I stay with you. What is a city?
#27 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 12, 2005 12:49:10	Looks around suddenly remebering the prisoner that they caught. Darkar looks to see if he is still there.
#28 zombiegleemax Aug 13, 2005 13:19:14	I stay with you. What is a city? [Draconic]"Very well then. I'll look after you. A city is a place where lots and lots of people live. Hopefully you'll like it. But if you like apples, you'll definitely like at least one thing you can get in the city: apple pie."[/Draconic] .oO(I do hope Mrs Weatherby takes a shine to the little fellow though, or there might be trouble. But her being such a kind person, I don't think I have to worry about that. And I should probably look for a place for him to be amongst other kids as soon as possible anyway. Maybe one of the temples offers classes for children...)
#29 zombiegleemax Aug 13, 2005 16:37:26	Darkar finds his gnome where he was left, in rather poor shape due to his lengthy condition of being bound with neither food nor water, nor exercise. Zeppo continues to follow Ran about, wary of the other party members, but mimicking the monk who speaks his language.
#30 lucian_r_dup Aug 13, 2005 18:27:16	Lucian moves to sit closer to Anaya. "Mind if I have a word with you in private?"
#31 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 14, 2005 1:46:16	Darkar finds his gnome where he was left, in rather poor shape due to his lengthy condition of being bound with neither food nor water, nor exercise. Zeppo continues to follow Ran about, wary of the other party members, but mimicking the monk who speaks his language. Darkar offers the gnome some water and a bit of bread to eat.
#32 zombiegleemax Aug 14, 2005 15:32:44	Ran is a little ashamed when he sees Darkar take care of the prisoner. .oO(I should have thought of checking on him when we got back. Darkar is giving him some food and water now, that's good. He'll probably release him soon, with a stern warning, and that'll be that.) Noticing the little kobold isn't comfortable among all these tall folk who speak a strange language, Ran sits down and motions for Zeppo to do the same. [Draconic]"If you want to stay with me and come to the city, it would help a lot if you could speak the Common language, little one. Most people can't understand you, and you can't understand them. Why, you couldn't even ask for a slice of apple pie! Learning a language isn't always easy, but you're young and smart. I think you can do it. Do you want to try a couple of simple things, so you can explain why you are when you meet someone?"[/Draconic]
#33 zombiegleemax Aug 14, 2005 16:34:55	The gnome warily accepts the bread, gaze lingering on Sir Allegion. "You gonna let me go now? Or what?" Zeppo hunkers down next to Ran, attempting to imitate his posture as best as his different anatomy will permit. What is 'pie?'
#34 zombiegleemax Aug 14, 2005 17:00:35	What is 'pie?' Ran opens his eyes in exaggerated mock surprise. [Draconic]"What is pie? You don't know what pie is? Then that'll be the first thing I'll show you when we get to the city. Pie is the most delicious food in the world. You'll love it."[/Draconic] .oO(Poor little kid... He hasn't know anything but that cage he and his mother were kept in...) While he's explaining about pie, Ran found his extra shirt in his pack. With the help of some supple twigs and some rope, he uses it to fashion a makeshift circular hat. It's not a very professional job, but it should shade Zeppo's eyes from the glaring sun. [Draconic]"Here, try this on. Put it on your head, like this, and then we can fasten the cord under your chin to make sure it stays on. How's that? Does it help with the bright light?"[/Draconic]
#35 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 15, 2005 3:54:07	Seeing Ran wrestle with a shirt and branches to create some sort of hat Cassius digs into his pack and brings out his old spare cloak. There are a few more holes in it than when he stuffed it in but the hood is still ok. [Draconic] "If the light of the sun is to bright for him you can take this old cloak. We'll have to cut it down to size but it'll do. It may also hide him from unfriendly eyes once we reach the city" [/Draconic]
#36 zombiegleemax Aug 15, 2005 8:46:44	[Draconic] "If the light of the sun is to bright for him you can take this old cloak. We'll have to cut it down to size but it'll do. It may also hide him from unfriendly eyes once we reach the city" [/Draconic] Ran gratefully accepts Cassius' gift. [Draconic]"If we cut it down to just the hood, that'll probably be enough to serve him as a cloak. Thank you, Cassius. That's very kind of you." [/Draconic]
#37 zombiegleemax Aug 15, 2005 9:22:21	Zeppo plays with the hat, learning to use it to shade his eyes without covering them completely. Thank you, it's kind of tilty... He peeks out from under the hat when Cassius speaks, astonished to hear his language from another of the tall folk.
#38 zombiegleemax Aug 15, 2005 17:50:24	Ran quickly removes the hood from Cassius' old cloak, takes his contraption off of Zeppo's head and puts the hood there instead. Folding it back a couple of times and with the a small leather strap to fasten it with, it becomes a miniature cloak, albeit one with a raggedy seem and fairly heavy. [Draconic]"I'll take the folds off later, when I have some time to properly cut it to size, but I think that'll be better than my hat, no? How does it feel?" [/Draconic] The elf winks at the mage, appreciative of his use of Draconic. .oO(Maybe that'll help him feel less scared around the others.)
#39 zombiegleemax Aug 15, 2005 19:35:41	Zeppo tugs experimentally at the hood, then notices how the fabric swings out from his arm with the movement. Soon, he is flapping the fabric of the cloak and hopping about. I'm a bird! Caw! Caw!
#40 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 15, 2005 21:24:24	To the gnome "When we are closer to the city and further from here. Wouldn't want to stumble across your friends after they knew you were captured would you? Especially since we seem to have found our friend you were holding captive. Tell me was this group here for the sole purpose of guarding him." He motions to Sir Allegion.
#41 silmarwen_dup Aug 15, 2005 21:27:47	After making her preperations to leave Silmarwen heads over to Jace and Kai's bodies and intones a prayer to keep preserve them for the trip home.
#42 zombiegleemax Aug 15, 2005 22:25:46	"Tell me was this group here for the sole purpose of guarding him." He motions to Sir Allegion. The gnome snorts, scornfully. "I doubt it -- we were here long before he was."
#43 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 16, 2005 13:29:17	Ran gratefully accepts Cassius' gift. [Draconic]"If we cut it down to just the hood, that'll probably be enough to serve him as a cloak. Thank you, Cassius. That's very kind of you." [/Draconic] [Elven] No thanks Ran, my bloodlust has passed for the moment and a child is a child no matter what race, I am not one to visit the sins of the father upon the child, especially unproven sins, or those forced in such a horrible way. [/elven] [Draconic] But do not try and stop me when next we meet with that priest, his face is burned in my memory and he will pay for the death of our friends and this little ones family. And that, little friend, is a promis [/Draconic]
#44 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 16, 2005 15:59:35	The gnome snorts, scornfully. "I doubt it -- we were here long before he was." "So why were you hanging out here if it were not for your prisoner?"
#45 zombiegleemax Aug 16, 2005 18:26:43	Zeppo looks solemnly at Cassius, then looks to Ran to see his reaction. The kobold child inches closer to the elf, then nods quickly to Cassius. Okay. Nearby, the gnome stares at Darkar. "We live here. Or, did. We weren't nomads, you know."
#46 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 16, 2005 18:40:42	"I see then, well you will be head back to us with the city. Once there a decision will be made about whether to let you go."
#47 cassius_gaia_dup Aug 17, 2005 23:35:32	Cassius slings his pack on his back again, takes his staff and starts to head for the horses. "Let's go, the sooner we're back in Garick's the sooner we can resupply and reinforce our troops."
#48 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 18, 2005 1:52:44	"Very well is everyone else ready?" Darkar offers the use of his horse to Sir Allegion and opts to walk with the bound prisoner in front of him.
#49 silmarwen_dup Aug 18, 2005 1:56:10	Silmarwen puts Jace and Kai over her horse and leads the animal back to the others. "I am ready as well, and my prayers will prevent decay from harming their bodies for awhile. I am not sure of their wishes though, did anyone know them well enough on how to handle the situation in case they died?"
#50 zombiegleemax Aug 18, 2005 17:03:42	Ran picks up his new protégé and gets ready to mount up as well. Finding a comfortable way to allow Zeppo to ride with him isn't easy, but his waterskin can double as sling for the little kobold to be carried in. With his shirt fastened over it that should be safe enough as well, as long as there are no wild chases to be made. [Draconic]"Just tell me if you're uncomfortable, Zeppo. We'll think of something else if this doesn't work out."[/Draconic]
#51 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 18, 2005 17:15:43	Darkar remembers that Jace and Kai won't be using their horses. He mounts one of the horses pulling the gnome up in front of him. Silmarwen takes another horse and tethers the one carrying Jace and Kai to hers
#52 zombiegleemax Aug 20, 2005 19:50:07	Sir Allegion graciously accepts the loan of Darkar's horse, and the group heads back to the city. Zeppo is curious about everything -- the horses, the scenery, the flora and fauna. His incessant questions are tempered by naps. Further up in the parade, Allegion chats with Darkar and Silmarwen, questioning them about doings in the city. Gradually, the cleric begins to wonder at the paladin, though she attempts to dismiss her uneasiness by the reminder that he's been captive under harsh conditions for a year.
#53 darkar_shadowood_dup Aug 20, 2005 20:05:13	Darkar answer the question rather freely with as much detail as possible as they ride along. "I think Lord Malifaeyr will be quiet pleased that you are back Sir Allegion. It might lighten his mood some. He seemed to bear a greater burden after the pass." Silmarwen however seems reluctant to answer many questions choosing rather to keep quiet as much as possible hoping Darkar will notice.
#54 zombiegleemax Aug 22, 2005 12:19:05	Zeppo is curious about everything -- the horses, the scenery, the flora and fauna. His incessant questions are tempered by naps. Ran is reminded of his former teachers' insistance he'd learn to be more patient. At the time, he was convinced he was a paragon of patience. Now, he's more inclined to accept their judgement. His appreciation of the unelvish need for sleep other races have grows leaps and bounds too, as the day passes. Nevertheless, he does his best to answer Zeppo's questions as best he can. The monk is glad for Anaya's presence: this means he can regularly divert nature-related questions to her.
#55 zombiegleemax Aug 22, 2005 13:40:33	Their journey completed, the group passes through the gates of the city. Zeppo squeaks in astonishment, and presses against Ran's chest for protection. Allegion sighs with relief, and smiles at Darkar, "To the Palace, my friend. I am anxious to rejoin my fellows."
#56 zombiegleemax Aug 22, 2005 16:18:37	Jace awakens, bound, lying on his side on a cold, stone floor. The dimly lit room is mostly quiet, though he can hear the faint susurrus of scales against the stone. "He's awake, your Eminence." Jace recognizes the voice, dimly, and with a twist of his neck he glimpses the outline of the gnome he's seen in the woods, the one that shot him with the arrows, and commanded the kobolds. "Very good, Xakko, you may return to your patrol. Kill the rest, the kobolds are getting hungry." The other voice, harsh, comes from the other direction. A shape on a larger shape, on an elevation... As Jace's eyes adapt to the flickering torchlight, the shapes resolve into a small person on an animal. Xakko bows, "As you will it, your Eminence." He backs a step, turns and leaves. The other, the 'Eminence,' rides closer to Jace. A gnome, riding the animated skeleton of a fanged beast. He wears the head and hide of an animal as a sort of hooded cloak, with horns jutting upwards. Streaks of garish red and black decorate his face, and a pectoral of bones on twisted wires adorns his chest. "I healed you, lowly human, that your final breaths may be spent in the praise of the All-glorious Kakodemmion, Lord of Death, War, and the Light of Darkness. And when I kill you, I will honor you with an eternity of serving him, raising you up in undeath." His mouth twists in a feral smile. HP: Jace 14/29 +1 nonlethal Upon hearing his doom Jace flops his head back onto the cold stone floor. .oO(Well look what you got yourself into this time Jace... Just couldn't stay home and pound on 'ot metal. Nooooooo you have to go and screw with "the All-glorious Kakodemmion, Lord of Death, War, and the Light of Darkness.") Jace just gives his Eminence a hateful glare. [orcish]"You know how man' times I was hit before I I fell... at least ten... first your pretty little wolf which is dead, then about six arrows. Then some odd pieces of lead... if I was fully healed and with a sword in my free hands. I would kill you your shortness."[/orcish] .oO(Hopefully he doesn't speak orchish) The gnome grunts, then sneers. "Bah, you humans all speak Common. You know well what I say." The skeletal riding beast turns under the gnome's guidance, going back to the altar. The gnome hops off and begins arranging things carefully on the surface. "You will bleed well for me, human, and your screams of agony will open a portal to the Dark Lord, through which His blessings will flow. And when you are dead, you will rise in your flesh to serve me." "What we are gettin' right to it then... An' I know what you said, I just said something I din' want you ta know... I bet you would not fight me one on one, you need an army of lizards to do your biddin'. And It was only for this reason that I fell. You are too cowardly. Your victims are always beaten before you get them. Heal me more and fight me if you dare." During his speech Jace fiddles with his bindings trying to get free of them. "You think me ten kinds of fool, human, and I am not. I am high in the favour of our Dark Lord, and high in the favour of the Eternal Flame." He pauses, and calls, "Come, young one!" Jace hears the slithering of scales again as a black, winged lizard, two feet long, walks from the deepest darkness to stand by the gnome's side. With a gloating grin, the gnome looks back to Jace, "Now listen, human, to the glorious words of Kakodemmion!" He returns to the altar, ignoring Jace, and raises his arms high. In slow and measured tones, he chants: All hail to the Son The strong, the pillar Who stands tall to the sky Gazing upon us with eyes of dark fire Whose feet thunder upon us, Obliterating the faithless With infernos of remorseless ire All hail to He who shall lay waste to the earth And raise His throne from the bones of yesterday! As Jace twists his hands within the ropes, he feels them cutting into his skin, which becomes slick with his blood. One hand slides out from a loop of rope, and the whole slackens, allowing him to free his hands. His feet remain bound, with a loop leading up to and around his throat. Oo.(Eternal Flame???) "What is the eternal flame... I 'ave never 'eard of it before... What do they want??? and Why in 'ell do they favor you... and i don't know anything about High... yur pretty short." .oO(Ok Jace makin fun of short people...) Jace tries to get his feet free while not being noticed. He also searches the room with his eyes looking for some sort of weapon that either he or the gnome could use. Easily freeing his feet, Jace looks about. The very poor lighting leaves much in shadow, but the room seems quite empty of furnishings or potential weaponry. The gnomish cleric continues his invocations, his back to Jace. .oO(Well fine then… I just ‘ave to be patient) Jace looks about to see if any of the other occupants of the room are watching him too closely, if not he will position himself so he can move as quickly as possible if anything comes near him. Feeling that he hasn’t given the gnome a hard enough time he calls out some more distracting remarks. “’ey!!! I don’t think Thalos will agree with you makin’ me into a skeleton. I am indebted to one of ‘is clerics… guy seems pretty important too… oh and would you ‘ave the decency to turn me inta somethin’ tough… Those skeletons that you make are pathetic… I killed a couple with rocks off the ground. And why the 'ell did ya pick me to become some weak bag of bones... I would be much better if I was alive.” As Jace looks around, he discerns a hulking, man-sized figure in the shadows. Ten or so feet away, the poor lighting leaves anything more to the imagination. The skeletal riding creature, larger than man-sized, is within five feet of the gnome cleric, as is the winged lizard-thing. The cleric continues to disregard Jace's words. .oO(Well this doesn' look good... Better sit tight for now. Wait for help or for the midget ta finish with his stuff.) "Ya deaf or somethin!!! Ya must 'ave worms in yer ears... If ya want ta call those ugly things ears!!!! Can't ya smell the rotten flesh??? or is that nose good for nothin other then makin yur face more ugly then it already is!!!" The prisoner looks discreetly about for an exit and the layout of the room, trying to find an escape route. Hearing the ringing of a bell, Jace turns his head in the direction it seems to be coming from and tilts his head. .oO(Wonder if that's normal 'round 'ere.) Jace turns and looks at the gnome and tries to see if this is something normal. The gnome ceases chanting, and turns towards the main door with a frown. Shortly afterwards, there is some shouting, and the door swings open. A kobold yaps frantically, and the gnome mutters in his own language, annoyance evident in his expression. "Well, human, you will have a brief reprieve while I see what is upsetting the slaves." The gnome walks past Jace, hefting a morningstar in his hand. "It was nice knowin' ya, ugly... My party is 'ere and they are a little upset by the sounds of it. You may want your companions... You know how i said earlier about how you would die in a one on one wit'... The leader of the group is my friend and the leader of the Jackals, Sir Darkar Shadowood. He is knocking on your door. If I was you I wouldn't answer your door all by yourself. Bring your friends." Jace turns to hide that he is no longer bound. Yanking open the door, the gnome glares into the hall beyond, then looks back at Jace. "What sort of spellcasters did your 'friend' bring with him? And how many in your group?" "Why should i tell you... Mr. tough guy. It shouldn't matter if he brought the leader of the Hightower, you are the all powerful and un high favor of the inner flame." The priest's lip curls up in scorn. "You will tell me, human, or I'll start removing pieces that you won't need when you're undead. We can start with your... nose, let's say, then start trimming the ears. I'm sure you can imagine the possibilities..." An excited hiss emanates from the shadows, and the priest chuckles. "Yes, my pet, you may have the scraps..." .oO(well Jace you opened your mouth again... It would not matter if I lost my nose to him so I am not worth much intact... i had better tell somethin'... what to tell though. i don't really know much about it myself) "I am not sure...I never asked. And I don't know much about magic myself. We have a couple of religious people out there, an' a shape changer... thats about all I know... we didn't really talk about our skills, just what sort of things we were goin' ta kill." The priest spits at Jace's feet. "'What sort of things you were going to kill?' And you think to criticise us, who at least have a goal -- a glorious goal -- in mind!" The sounds of shouts and running feet echo up through the open door, and the kobold crouched there whines softly. Turning decisively, the gnome strides to a gong near the door, and backhands it with one gauntleted fist. The brass shudders, filling the halls with reverberating sound. Turning back to Jace, he grins maliciously, "Are you afraid? You should be..." He calls out a command, and with the dry rustle of bones his skeletal mount moves to stand by Jace's head. "Scream for me, human. Scream loudly. If he bites your face, you'll be screaming through your blood..." oO(Well now would be a good time to leave.) And with that thought Jace rolls away from the skeletal dog, gets to his feet with a tumbling roll, and sprints to the open door running for the the sounds of running feet trying to stay away from the occupants of the room. "I will never scream for you little one!!!!" As Jace maneuvers to his feet, the skeleton creature bites him on the head, sending blood pouring down his face. Jace flings himself away, tumbling towards the open door. Reaching it, he discovers that the kobold is just outside, on the landing at the top of a cramped staircase. A heavy thud on his back alerts him to the ire of the priest, and as Jace turns to this threat, he is assailed from nearly every side. The small black lizard-thing, the skeleton creature, and the hulking humanoid from the shadows. The skeleton's teeth sink into his shoulder, and as the bones crack, he mercifully loses consciousness once again. To be continued?