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Post by Hussar on Feb 26, 2005 8:28:10 GMT -5
"Sorry Hazivah, the whimpering of old women was still ringing in my ears. I didn't realize you meant a belt. I think I am ok for now. Thank you but no thank you."
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Post by Macabrevity on Feb 27, 2005 13:02:56 GMT -5
<break for session 12>
While Korbach keeps watch on the party from the other side of a small crest at the top of the hill, the rest have infiltrated the construction/excavation site wearing yellow robes, and carrying crates from the perimieter into the center of the site.
You have passed the temple which is under construction to get a better view of the command tent, and excavation going on on the far side. As for the temple itself; The walls are made of interlocking stonework, all expertly done. Its a large single story structure. There are a number of men and women working at various tasks in the yard, and around the building, all related to its completion. Surrounding the project are tents, carts, stacks of boxes, and various material and tools related to building, and excavation.
On the other side however; It looks as if they've unearthed evidence of some earlier civilization, as various tunnels lead into the earth, exposing the sides of what appear to be buried buildings and other structures. There are numerous depositories for artifacts which look to have been brought up from the earth. The exposed bits that you are able to see don't look like what you would imagine the ruins of an ancient civilization to look, but instead look well preserved and somehow foreign.
The centerpiece is a huge wooden platform, with a framework of iron suspending it in midair over a hole which looks to descend straight into the earth.
As the group approached the central tent, a man approached, passing by Lorna, and then....stopping and turning to face her.
He stands 6' and is plainly adorned in an ochre robe, a large amulet, the symbol of his faith hangs around his neck. He has large teeth, and reddish skin....
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Post by Macabrevity on Feb 28, 2005 13:05:57 GMT -5
The man stands in front of Lorna staring as though he recognizes her but can't quite place her.
She in turn bites her lip, as her face gains a lovley red hue to match that of her hair.
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Post by Azaghal on Feb 28, 2005 14:43:43 GMT -5
Hazivah grabs Lorna's hand and hisses "c'mon let's go" and tries to pull the girl away from the spell of this powerful man.
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Post by Macabrevity on Mar 1, 2005 11:19:28 GMT -5
Lorna quickly mutters "yeah...ummm, back to work" and shambles away as Hazivah tugs on her arm.
The man puts out a hand to stop you...."wait, wait, you needn't run away. You have nothing to fear from me."
After a long pause, staring intensely into Lorna's eyes;
"You look.....familiar. Who are you?"
(Lorna has that "about to burst" look that you've all come to know so well)
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Post by Hussar on Mar 1, 2005 22:59:40 GMT -5
((How far away from this am I?))
Korbach readies his sling and casts a Guidance spell upon himself.
"Cuthbert, strike down these sinners and may your holy flame cleanse their filth from the land," he prays quietly.
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Post by Azaghal on Mar 2, 2005 11:18:05 GMT -5
Hazivah has a bad feeling about where this is leading to, but prefers a less suicidal way than fighting this powerful man in his lair.
So Hazivah nervously tries to draw the attention of the man "She's our newest recruit. Didn't you know, oh great priest of the Mind?"
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KEP
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Post by KEP on Mar 3, 2005 9:49:52 GMT -5
Melisendra shifts the box in her hands a little and nods about Lorna being new. "We are sorry to rush off, but we need to bring these supplies over yonder." She nods over towards the excavation site and nudges Lorna into moving again.
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Post by Macabrevity on Mar 3, 2005 13:32:50 GMT -5
-The Setting-
The trail from Toreala lead east, through various scrub and up a short hill. Once on the crest of the hill it was possible to see the building site on the other side, approximately 300' away East SE (and 50' down). The hill crest leads south, and then east. Following that crest, the operation on the other side (east SE side) of the building can be seen, including the tents and mining operation. After following the crest to the south side of the operation, the party was approximately 200' away (40' difference in alt. the ridge descended significantly) Korbachs position is there on the ridge. The party entered the site from its west perimeter, equidistant between the building site and excavation site. (The two sites are side by side, with the excavation being lower and tents in the middle).
(Hope that helps)
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Post by Hussar on Mar 3, 2005 23:50:15 GMT -5
((You mind if I skip the spell then? Not much use from this range. I'll ready my sling and keep watch from this position.))
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Post by Macabrevity on Mar 5, 2005 2:56:53 GMT -5
The man shakes his head;
"Don't run off my children. I can sense you are frightened, but you have nothing to fear. I recognize my flock, and you are......."
He stares at Lorna for a moment;
".....not mine. Tell me (he pauses to look at Mel and Haz as well) who are you, and why are you here?"
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Post by Azaghal on Mar 5, 2005 6:47:35 GMT -5
(heh I'm just going to make up crap) Hazivah humbly directs himself to the man "I see we can have no secrets for you. We have been expelled from the Toreala church of thought for being too ambitious and clashing with the high priests." Hazivah then tries to give a shy impression on his face: "We then decided we wanted to join your flock, but were afraid you'd reject us..."
(scrap this if Lorna's already burst out in one of her rages)
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Post by KEP on Mar 5, 2005 9:13:50 GMT -5
Melisendra tries to look humble/afraid of rejection and casts her gaze to the ground as Hazivah tries to sell the man on a new story. If this strange man doesn't buy it, they will have to run. She tries to remember the quickest way to Korbach, planning to grab Lorna and encourage Hazivah to keep her running. Melisendra begins to prepare herself mentally for battle, to cover her friend’s retreat.
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Post by Macabrevity on Mar 7, 2005 10:05:35 GMT -5
<Break for session 13>
While Johan avoided detection, the others met with Vylkarius and learned about the missing clergy (including Lorna's mom Bessa). The group decided to help with the search.
Although a new tunnel had been exposed in the excavation area, Lorna followed her instincts, and lead the party on a wild goose chase, resulting in her slipping down a vertical crawl hole, and into a seemingly undiscovered area below.
After a brief search by Hazivah revealed some kind of threatening creature, living in the back of an icy cavern, Melisendra and Korbach decided to come on down and help.
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Post by Macabrevity on Mar 7, 2005 10:08:12 GMT -5
Lorna sits on the cool gritty floor, her knees pulled up and her face buried from sight. She is sobbing softly.
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