Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 turalisj Mar 11, 2007 23:59:55	Before you stands a magnificant castles. Standard of various mercenary and army units decorat the front of the castle, while the sounds of soldiers training can be heard from the inside. I decided that, instead of trying to make a new guild with a new name, I'll just revive an old guilds name. Basicly, the idea of the Academy is to promote the expantion of the Martial classes. This is through the creation of items, feats, and classes. Members: Turalisj (Tibur Caesk'Usk, Kobld Warblade 15 and leader of the Iron Dragons)
#2 turalisj Mar 12, 2007 20:23:20	Tbur walked through the halls, his sowrd at his side. These halls have been emoty for too long. Where have the warriors who defended the land gone? Have they retired? He gazed down into the empty hallway, as if expecting an answer.
#3 premier666 Mar 14, 2007 18:49:26	Form the dark came a voice. A deep, profound, and really weird voice. Yes, pretty much. I was taking a breather in another dimension, called abyss, but it was way boring. From the shadows emerge a familiar (or not) figure, wearing blue robes and a yelow ponity hat. Very interesting place you got here. Are you hiring mages? I'm Black Mage, Master of black magic, member of the council of archmages (currently off duty), and master of other dark arts, like fireballs, and other spells.
#4 dyne Apr 30, 2007 23:24:30	I don't even remember what character I had here, but I'm pretty sure he died. I'm too tired to RP right now, anyway. So, it would be neat to see this guild be revived. It's been awhile since we had a group to decide martial tactics and combat and the like. I suppose for a topic I'll put forth this: What sorts of PrC's/feats/etc. do you think work best for a military campaign? This can range from the warlords to the common footsoldier, from medics to special forces and the like. If you have homebrew material of your own, by all means post it up.
#5 captainshar May 02, 2007 13:35:10	Hi ho! What's this place? Looks like some kind of training grounds. The name's Captain Shar, and I'd be obliged if you told me what this place is, and whether it or the surrounding area has any interest in trade, or any pirates to be hunted down. A slim, tanned woman in a purple coat marches up to the front and enters the main area of the academy. Her black-and-pearly ship is anchored at the shore.
#6 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 14:27:30	Kaer-Thok rests with his back against the wall just inside the door. As Shar passes him he clears his throat. "Apparently, this place is abandoned. I've not seen anyone here for quite a while so I figured I'd make it my home for the time being. It looks as though the place was a training ground, but where the trainees are I'm not sure. Perhaps they are simply away for the time being. Perhaps an instructor had no choice but to lead them on a dangerous mission for king and country. Or perhaps everyone simply grew tired and walked away. A pity, there are so many spell slingers in this world today, those who train in hand to hand combat are a welcome change. Here I thought I'd find a good challenge here."
#7 captainshar May 02, 2007 15:07:16	Kaer-Thok! I'm glad you made it here, then. This is the place I meant, though I hadn't seen it before. Abandoned academy's don't usually have much in the way of exports, so I'll be off again as soon as we've gotten fresh water aboard. I'd offer to fight you myself, but I don't aim to get myself killed, and frankly, Waken was more of a dedicated fighter than I am. Unless, of course, you count the effort I've put into training my entire crew to work as a small army. But I could stand a little sparring; lately I've just been fighting monstrous folk who like to squeeze my ribs a little too hard.
#8 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 15:16:09	"In all honesty, I did not realize that there were no protective wards activated. I had heard that it was how things were done around here. But, it would seem I was mistaken. If you would like, we can duel, and attempt to pull our strikes before they are deadly. Though that gives much less accuracy to a blow."
#9 turalisj May 02, 2007 15:16:33	Tibur landed infront of the two, cleaning Kamate off of blood. Ah, we finaly have people here? Welcome, welcome. I am Tibur Kaesk'Usk, leader of the Iron Dragons, and currently in charge of this academy. Exports? Well, we have fresh young blades that need to learn the ways of the world and gain experience for themselves. I myself have just returned from the slaying of a mountain landwyrm that was terrorising the mountains.... Come, come. As he spoke, he replaced the sword, putting it away next to the spear.
#10 captainshar May 02, 2007 15:27:56	Kaer-Thok: What is the function of such a ward? Does it prevent death, or just prevent the soul from departing? If it prevents death, by all means I should enjoy a duel. Otherwise...well, I'll think on it. I doubt being killed by the killer of my best friend would be a pleasant experience. Tibur! So this is where you ran to after abandoning the fight with the squids. Glad to see you've regained some dignity. Would these find young blades be wanting passage, then? That I can provide, along with a little orientation to most of the cities they'd be wanting to stop at.
#11 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 15:32:45	"The wards are as those on the Mountain Top Arena, which exists near my homeland. I believe there is a version in existance here as well. When one battles, the battle is non-lethal. When one is wounded in the duel, then one does not die, but rather falls unconcious. The same goes for spells as well as physical attacks. Of course, this would involve heading to the arena since I doubt there are any simple locations in the area that hold such powerful magics."
#12 captainshar May 02, 2007 15:39:55	Truth be told I have not heard of such a place here; formal duels often keep a cleric nearby for the resurrection of the loser. But is your Mountain Top Arena anywhere near a deep river? I'm on an exploratory expedition; we could sail there. Or perhaps one who knows - ah, I bet the merchant of wondrous wares would know. He's lived here his whole life, and if anyone would know about a powerful magical place, he would. Perhaps there is another such place nearer to here. (I don't think any of the arenas are nonlethal, but I'm not averse to changing that.)
#13 turalisj May 02, 2007 16:00:09	I could always fly you to the arena.
#14 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 16:11:31	"I would imagine that the Mountain Top Arena is not near a river, given that it is atop a mountain. It is supposed to exist here, as I've said, but where exactly I am not sure." ((The Mountain Top Arena is in the Legends of the Guilds section. It does indeed exist here, Orcy created it himself in the first guild wars, even before them actually.))
#15 turalisj May 02, 2007 16:23:16	Actualy, I think there's a portal around here directly to the Arena, let me find it in some of this rubble... He started Turning over rubble that blocked some doors, opening and checking inside them.
#16 captainshar May 02, 2007 17:05:32	Rivers flow from the mountains, and some ranges are so high and broad and yield such snowmelt that the river may be deep enough for a ship and yet be in the mountains. But if there is a portal - that would certainly be fast enough for me to try before sailing on.
#17 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 17:06:04	A man in black pants, boots, and gloves spins around once the door is opened. He looks around with the one eye visible underneath his hair and opens his mouth to say something, dropping the plate that he had been holding with his teeth. Wincing at the sound of the plate crashing to the floor he slowly sets down a bag that makes a similar metal-on-metal sound. "Uh... hi... thought this place was abandoned. Heh... uhm... I'll be... going then."
#18 captainshar May 02, 2007 17:07:30	And who might you be, sir?
#19 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 17:13:56	"Me? Oh, I'm nobody special. Just a... salvager, yeah, thats it. I gather things from places like this that are all broken up and abandoned. Yeah, and uh... guess I was a bit too fast on that one." The man heads toward the door, watching everyone closely with a big smile on his face. He waves and steps out of the door unless prevented from doing so.
#20 captainshar May 02, 2007 17:24:07	Bye, then. Look me up if you find something too big to carry by yourself.
#21 turalisj May 02, 2007 18:43:34	Tibur fell out of a hole in the ceiling, his wings straightening and preventing injury. Found. Go through that door, take a left, go though the fifth door to your left, and there should be a big glowing portal marked "Arena", can't miss it. In the Stronghold Builder's Guidebook, you can make a one-way permenant portal for 100k or a two-way one for 200k. This one happens to be a three way (50% chance going in either direction of landing up on Acheron)
#22 captainshar May 02, 2007 18:55:14	Ah, thanks. You coming, Kaer-Thok? she asks over her shoulder. She moves ahead into the passageway; you can hear her singing to herself. (She's going to try and get away with some pre-initiative buffs unless he notices and/or stops her.)
#23 turalisj May 02, 2007 18:58:47	Perhaps we could have a three way duel? I have not fought an intelligent being in a while. Tibur said as he followed Shar.
#24 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 19:02:11	Squeezing through the door as Shar enters, the man bumps into her and quickly steps aside. "Sorry miss...? Gotta ya know, watch where you step with all these rocks around, heh... heh." ((Make a spot check if you would.))
#25 captainshar May 02, 2007 19:03:50	Sure, but, as I said, it's more for the fun of it; I'm not as skilled as those who know only how to fight.
#26 turalisj May 02, 2007 19:15:01	I'm sorry, wha- Tibur crashed into Shar, tumbling over her, and into the portal. You have to be kidding me. Anyone be willing to RP me getting Tibur out of Acheron? Spot: -3 Roll to decide where to go: 2 That's the last time I buy a portal from Joe's Discount Portal Shop.
#27 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 19:47:49	The man winces and shrugs as he hops out the door and waves as he walks off down the street whistling a tune.
#28 turalisj May 02, 2007 19:58:26	A large gang of kobold's stop the man, hands on thier weapons. Where is Lord Caesk'usk? Where is our leader?
#29 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 20:02:50	Kaer-Thok follows Shar into the building, slipping past the young man at the entrance. He stops when the kobold trips on her and blinks, offering a hand to help her up.
#30 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 20:05:56	The man gives the kobolds a 'what the hell' look and rests his hands on his hips. "I killed him violently and hurled his body off a cliff." With a scoff he shakes his head and grins. Waving toward the building behind him. "But really, I don't know, don't really care. Look at this, a bunch of lizard guys all ready to pull out their swords on me for no reason. I'd say you should all just walk away and let me pass, no reason to do otherwise. You aren't a gang of muggers are ya?"
#31 turalisj May 02, 2007 20:10:00	Thievery is dishonorable. To dishonor oneself means death. The kobold's turned to eachother, talking hurridely in draconic. They turned back to the man. Please save our leader, he is trapped on Acheron and needs help getting off. We have large stores of diamonds if money is what your heart seeks. Please save our leader.
#32 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 20:16:29	"Thievery? Who stole something?" The man looks around and gives his head a good scratching. Tapping his foot on the ground he makes a long drawn out sigh. "People always misundertand what salvaging things really involves. I didn't steal anything." He places his hands on his hips again and nods resolutely. "But, good luck saving your boss, I'm not going to no achooran."
#33 captainshar May 02, 2007 20:19:19	(Meh, if Orcy doesn't mind postponing the duel, I'll go to Acheron.) Shar takes the hand up, and proceeds through the portal. She pauses at the black-clad man's odd statement. (Spot - can't beat. But I may as well try a Sense Motive: 15 Worth a shot, but she doesn't notice anything amiss.) Stepping through the portal for real now: To Kaer: Er, is this what your arena's supposed to look like?
#34 orcy_the_green_wonder May 02, 2007 20:28:24	"No, but it does look like quite an adventure doesn't it? Perhaps we shall go see what we can do. Or perhaps we will leave the kobold where he is for being foolish enough to leave a portal to an infernal battlefield in his fortress... no, I like the adventure." Kaer-Thok leaps through the portal, drawing his sword swiftly as he lands in Acheron.
#35 turalisj May 02, 2007 20:39:23	Psst, random 50% chance of going to Acheron or the Arena.... >.>' I'll put a post up in the legends area to rescue Tibur, but I'm heading to bed in about 20mins, so not much can happen tonight.
#36 captainshar May 02, 2007 20:40:41	This is strangely enjoyable - sailing through fire on a metal square instead of through water in my ship, but my legs are steady either way. She tries walking over the edge of a cube, and maintains her balance while doing so. (Um, OK. How about Orcy and I duel tonight and whenever you get this together we can come for Tibur.)
#37 zombiegleemax May 02, 2007 20:44:58	Whistling a tune the man in black steps to the side and walks past the Kobolds, continuing on down the path whistling a tune again.
#38 turalisj May 02, 2007 20:47:47	Np, I already have the thread up and you can do some rp there.... The portal to-from the arena will send you to Archeron whether you are going into from the Academy or the Arena....>.>' Night all.
#39 captainshar May 11, 2007 23:28:58	Whew, that was lucky. Fell right back through the portal...Tibur, Kaer-Thok, you made it okay? You got my sword? Shar stretches gingerly, still rather wounded. Looks like next stop for me is going to be that hospital.
#40 orcy_the_green_wonder May 11, 2007 23:59:31	Kaer-Thok leaps through the portal and rolls to his feet. He looks back and dusts himself off, tossing Shar's rapier to her with a short nod. "Well, that was entertaining... sort of... How are you feeling?"
#41 captainshar May 12, 2007 0:17:41	Flogged with a spiked chain by a devil, and more than half dead...but that was a wondrous place! I've never been to another plane before.
#42 orcy_the_green_wonder May 12, 2007 11:02:51	"Yes... it was an interesting land. Floating chunks of rock with differing pulls, armies of angels, demons, and devils battling below us. Of course, I wish we had encountered a less cowardly devil, using it's magic to prolong it's death. No matter I suppose, it was obvious he would have died easily had he fought honorably. Now, I'll need to find another challenge it would seem."
#43 captainshar May 12, 2007 11:16:39	I'm on an exploring expedition at the moment, searching for new customers. I'm stopping at the hospital first, but then I'm going to sail about for a while. Would free passage until you wish to debark suit you as the forfeit from our duel?
#44 orcy_the_green_wonder May 12, 2007 13:48:50	"Well, I suppose it shall do. It certainly beats having to walk around everywhere. It will work for my needs at the moment, we shall see where it takes us..."
#45 captainshar May 12, 2007 14:24:42	Shar bows and shows him to the best passenger-cabin. Farewell, Tibur. If you find a dagger lying about it's probably mine.
#46 turalisj Dec 25, 2007 13:51:46	Bump
#47 turalisj Feb 13, 2008 16:34:31	Bump! Remember, it's open to all melee characters!
#48 orcy_the_green_wonder Jul 15, 2008 15:07:22	Dust falls from the celing and doors as one moves slowly open. A man enters, his progress easily watched by any who might still live within these halls, or any that might have taken them to lurk within. His body is covered by a great, heavy cloak, concealing all beneath. He strides slowly into the halls, moving midway into the entrance hall and gazing around at the building, long abandoned if rumor proved true.
#49 turalisj Jul 15, 2008 15:38:09	A note hangs on one of the doors, written in several languages. Out currently. If any should enter the halls, they are welcome to stay and train.
#50 orcy_the_green_wonder Jul 16, 2008 23:54:12	The cloaked figure rights an upturned table, dusting off the table and unused chairs of the academy. He takes a seat, resting his legs for the moment, his long cloak draped over his body. He looks around the room and sighs.
#51 orcy_the_green_wonder Jul 29, 2008 0:09:59	Growing tired of waiting... the cloaked figure rises from the chair he has used. Only a single bed has been slept in for the past few days, and he has grown tired of that as well. Turning from the place, he strides toward the doors and leaves the halls.
#52 orcy_the_green_wonder Aug 01, 2008 12:33:39	Outside, a number of horsemen ride up, folliwng the cloaked man. They approach with wagons and supplies, armed and armored in white and bearing a banner of a raven. The group dismounts at the building and begins unloading supplies to be taken inside. "As I said men, two weeks I spent here and it has been abandoned. We shall take this as a base of operations for this area... only a short distance north lies Tyrannor Proper. Where as rumors state, a vile necromancer has taken control. We will set watch and keep a careful eye on the northlands... watch the plains and river and be sure to notify me if anything should be seen approaching or otherwise."
#53 lady_rolindin Nov 17, 2008 3:02:01	The Ravens Song docks at the port at the river, Juskirk disembarks and goes to find one of the White raven leaders to talk too.
#54 orcy_the_green_wonder Nov 17, 2008 9:43:22	The Military Academy that once was abandoned now stands tall and shines with a pressence within. The gates of the building are guarded by a pair of armored men and when Juskirk speaks to them, another is called. This man wears fine white armor, he approaches and dips his head to Juskirk. "Greetings, what might I do for you?"
#55 lady_rolindin Nov 17, 2008 16:06:09	"greetings good sir, I am Commander Juskirk Of the Raven's Song. Lady Fi'rua captain of the Ravens Song requests a meeting with The leader or counsel of leaders of The White Ravens." Juskirk says to the man with a slight bow before he speaks.
#56 orcy_the_green_wonder Nov 18, 2008 11:33:08	"Well Met Commander Juskirk. I am Alexandros, Captain of the White Ravens and in command until my master returns. Lord Arioch is currently away on business, might there be something I can assist you with in the meantime?"
#57 lady_rolindin Nov 19, 2008 4:45:18	"Captain Alexandros shore leave for the crew would help, the white Raven's are more trust worthy than the last porting. If you could relay the message to Lord Arioch for a meeting would be most apperacted. Captain Alexandros any suplies trade or purched your people would have to help the trapped people of Trannor city. The Raven's Song is expected back with some kind of supplies, We did accure some at the city of Nun for a price. The Sisters of Pain care not for the city peoples of Trannor suffernings, only the gold the trade brings them. " Juskirk says.
#58 orcy_the_green_wonder Nov 20, 2008 18:04:14	"You may take rest here within the walls of our home if you would like. We do not have much to offer in the way of trade at the moment, we are a school for soldiers, we could perhaps teach a few quick lessons to some of your crew but little more in trade. We do however have enough food and drink to go around. On the matter of Tyrannor, I have it from my Lord that Tyrannor is no longer ruled by the damned. The king has vanished and his undead have fled the city in fear of the wrath of the living. Our Lord travels the streets there seeing to it that this is true even now, and when the time comes we shall go there and help those in need. But not before he commands it."
#59 lady_rolindin Nov 21, 2008 18:49:35	Juskirk listen to what Captain Alexandros says then replies, " Then I thank you for your hospatality, I shall relay your words to Lady Fi' rua. I take leave to the Raven's Song, May your god then bless the White Ravens." With that he bows to the man in respect. (after the grettings of respect Juskirk will go to the ship, then after talking to Fi'rua the crew is given shore leave. )
#60 lady_rolindin Dec 12, 2008 23:01:11	After afew days of having the crew to train with the White Ravens, and relax some. Captain Fi' rua will spend some time at the castle also. Three days after the crew rest Captain fi' rua will set a course for Trannor port.
#61 redhase Jan 26, 2009 15:46:35	this being the closet place to the temple of Ving Tsun then I'll use this one to post then. Joon and the other monks are contining to train the younger priests and patroll thier area. joon will take some of the younger monks to the villages below the temple. . A group of 15 with Lo Kea with him. on the sword point academy side of the mountains. Heading towards the low land hills area to get the lower monks travaling and training.
#62 redhase Feb 02, 2009 14:26:41	The group of monks is still making there to the White Ravens castle, they are travling by foot.
#63 orcy_the_green_wonder Feb 04, 2009 11:23:23	When the monks have entered White Raven territory, a knight in silvery armor rides from the keep. He travels swiftly and rides out to meet them.
#64 redhase Feb 06, 2009 16:18:06	Joon greets the knight with a traditional monk greeting of one hand.
#65 orcy_the_green_wonder Feb 09, 2009 3:09:15	"Greetings Monk, what is it you seek here?" The Knight speaks as he approaches, slowing his horse until it stands before the approaching men.
#66 redhase Feb 11, 2009 2:52:37	"We seek enlightment traveling through this land, is it good for you to let us travel through this land". Joon says.
#67 orcy_the_green_wonder Feb 16, 2009 22:33:43	"You may pass through these lands as you wish as long as you bring no harm to those that live here. A word of caution however, travel not toward the south, the dead hold their territory in the jungles there and should be avoided."
#68 lunoc Apr 19, 2009 14:17:04	white ravens! I bear word from your master! riag shouts from outside swordpoint academy.
#69 orcy_the_green_wonder Apr 19, 2009 14:20:41	A number of soldiers in armor appear coming from out the keep's entrance. At the center of the formation marches a man in heavy white armor. He approaches the lich with his hand upon his sword hilt. The others however have their blades drawn and at the ready. "Speak quickly creature."
#70 lunoc Apr 19, 2009 14:57:53	I was told to show you this as a sign that I speak truth riag tosses the ring to the man in charge. you are to march southward to take the eastern steppes, then march to aid carnak
#71 orcy_the_green_wonder Apr 19, 2009 15:02:52	The man catches the ring and looks it over before glancing toward the lich. he examines him and nods slightly before ordering his men to head back to the keep. "Looking at you... I am sure you would have been no match for Lord Arioch. So he could only have given this to you. Carnak... I assume?"
#72 lunoc Apr 19, 2009 15:27:21	riag scowls when his power is doubted. what about carnak?
#73 orcy_the_green_wonder Apr 20, 2009 10:42:20	"Is Carnak where we are to travel? South would bring us to the western or eastern steppes. The eastern would prove a staging ground where the western would bring us into conflict with the crusaders of the Righteous Crucible."
#74 lunoc Apr 20, 2009 10:48:31	OOC: you are to march southward to take the eastern steppes, then march to aid carnak I cant remember if I edited this in before BIC: of course it is! I trust you wont become lost along the way.
#75 orcy_the_green_wonder Apr 20, 2009 11:01:06	"I do not believe we are in any danger of our eyes rotting out, so I am sure we will find our way." The Knight turns and heads back to the keep as men are beggining to assemble in the field. The White Ravens move with efficiency and practice as they form into units and prepare for the march.
#76 lunoc Apr 20, 2009 18:29:46	that could very well be the case if this war is lost. riag mutters as he leaves.
#77 orcy_the_green_wonder Apr 21, 2009 23:15:11	It is not long before the batallion of the White ravens is prepared. The commander signals to the lines and the army begins their march southwards.