Elfquest #27
Lilia and the centaur youth have been located, along with a locked chest that the stone golem was guarding. However, upon returning to the barge, a black dragon is spotted circling overhead! After much talk, a plan of action is settled upon.
Laucian casts Stalk on Sherwood so that he can reach the barge a bit safer. Under cover of the spell, Sherwood reaches the area where you left the barge. It’s still undercover of Invisibility, so it’s a bit more difficult to find. But the barge is found and Talen and the centaur youth are both there nervously waiting for your return.
Sherwood quickly explains the situation and Talen slowly moves the barge closer to everyone else and lands it as close as he can. Sherwood retrieves the food book and dashes back to the rest of the group with the centaur youth and Talen.
Lilia then dashes the short distance back to the barge, disappearing inside its field of invisibility. Tense moments pass as Lilia bonds herself to the Spell Engine. All the while, the black dragon continues to circle overhead.
“At least it’s only a black dragon,” Sherwood notes while you wait. “They are not known for their intellect.”
At last something happens. The barge starts to reappear while it rises upward at the same time. You glimpse Lilia for only a moment as she controls the barge and keeps her eyes on the circling dragon. The barge rises up very quickly and grows smaller as it goes.
This sudden movement surprises the dragon and it flies to investigate. It furiously beats its wings in an attempt to catch up. It reaches a certain point and then slows as if unsure if it should continue to pursue.
Lilia nudges the dragon along by striking it with a flurry of Magic Missiles. The dragon roars its displeasure and continues the chase. Soon even the great dragon is lost up in the sky.
“Now!” Sherwood calls out as he sprints to where the rope bridges connect the Elfin Palace to the mainland.
The bridge is reached without incident and the group begins to cross. The rope bridge is similar in construction to the one back in Alfheim. The only real difference is that it is much longer and sways even more in the breeze. But to an elf, or even an elfin dog it is easy to cross. However, for a centaur is it a much different story!
“You want me to cross that!” The centaur youth cries out. “Are you crazy?”
Looking at the centaur and then at the bridge, you realize that it was not constructed with his needs in mind. Sherwood quickly solves the problem by casting Levitate on Caperling after securing a rope around his waist. The centaur rises up but is then pulled along as the group moves across the bridge.
The elves complete the crossing and reach the high trees on the other side of the river. Stairs carved into the side of the trees bring you back down to the ground. Caperling is pulled down to the ground with the rope as the Levitate spell continues to cause him to rise up until the spell expires.
And so the group moves into the elfin town on Pinit, the Sylvan Realm home of Clan Long Runner. The group continues on until it reaches the outskirts of Pinit. There has been no sign of pursuit and no sign of the black dragon since it chased after Lilia. This seems to be a good spot to stop for the night.
Elfquest #27
Elfquest #27
Try it and find out!
GM Notes
GM Notes:
Both Nariya and Laucian have a good idea where you are now at. They also realize that the Griffon Stable is actually closer to where you are at now then the Centaur Village. An elfin path leads north from Pinit to that area of geysers where the griffons were first met. The stable is further north where the path leaves the clearing towards the Crystal Platform were you first arrived in the Sylvan Realm. It’s a distance of about 38 miles on foot.
The centaur village is further to the west of the clearing, but there is no worn path to follow. You’ll have to move through the underbrush as best you can. Clearly more distance can be covered on the path then moving through the underbrush.
Now what?
Both Nariya and Laucian have a good idea where you are now at. They also realize that the Griffon Stable is actually closer to where you are at now then the Centaur Village. An elfin path leads north from Pinit to that area of geysers where the griffons were first met. The stable is further north where the path leaves the clearing towards the Crystal Platform were you first arrived in the Sylvan Realm. It’s a distance of about 38 miles on foot.
The centaur village is further to the west of the clearing, but there is no worn path to follow. You’ll have to move through the underbrush as best you can. Clearly more distance can be covered on the path then moving through the underbrush.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
To Save Mother Tree
Kylie:
It is not long before Sherwood returns with Talen, Caperling and the barge. Fortunately, Talen and the centaur youth are as well as can be expected. Almost immediately, Lilia replaces them on the barge. It takes but a few moments for her to bond with the spell engine and then she's off. Dropping the invisibility, she and the barge soar skyward, appearing to rise straight up. The dragon gives chase.
As she rises, Lilia uses Magic Missiles to keep the dragon's attention. However, the barge does seem to be able to climb faster than the dragon and she appears to be keeping well ahead of it. Soon, they are both out of sight and Sherwood gives the order to head across the bridge toward the forest. Kylie can only hope that Lilia will be okay.
Unfortunately, Caperling balks at crossing the elfin bridge. Sherwood solves the problem by levitating the centaur with an attached rope to pull him along. Down the stairs and through the town of Pinit; from what Kylie can tell, there appears to be no pursuit. However, night is falling quickly.
"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
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If the question comes up, Kylie will recommend following the path north to the clearing, then heading northwest from the western end of the clearing toward the path that leads to the centaur village. (see map on the resource page)
It is not long before Sherwood returns with Talen, Caperling and the barge. Fortunately, Talen and the centaur youth are as well as can be expected. Almost immediately, Lilia replaces them on the barge. It takes but a few moments for her to bond with the spell engine and then she's off. Dropping the invisibility, she and the barge soar skyward, appearing to rise straight up. The dragon gives chase.
As she rises, Lilia uses Magic Missiles to keep the dragon's attention. However, the barge does seem to be able to climb faster than the dragon and she appears to be keeping well ahead of it. Soon, they are both out of sight and Sherwood gives the order to head across the bridge toward the forest. Kylie can only hope that Lilia will be okay.
Unfortunately, Caperling balks at crossing the elfin bridge. Sherwood solves the problem by levitating the centaur with an attached rope to pull him along. Down the stairs and through the town of Pinit; from what Kylie can tell, there appears to be no pursuit. However, night is falling quickly.
"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
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If the question comes up, Kylie will recommend following the path north to the clearing, then heading northwest from the western end of the clearing toward the path that leads to the centaur village. (see map on the resource page)
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Nariya
- Pathfinder
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Nariya:
This sudden movement surprises the dragon and it flies to investigate. It furiously beats its wings in an attempt to catch up. It reaches a certain point and then slows as if unsure if it should continue to pursue.
Lilia nudges the dragon along by striking it with a flurry of Magic Missiles. The dragon roars its displeasure and continues the chase. Soon even the great dragon is lost up in the sky.
“Now!” Sherwood calls out as he sprints to where the rope bridges connect the Elfin Palace to the mainland.
Nariya has her head tilted upwards watching the barge and dragon until they disappear from even her sight. She's about to suggest they get going, but Sherwood beats her to it. Nariya quickly catches up to Sherwood and they begin crossing. That's when they realize the centaur will be a problem, but one that Sherwood fixes with magic.
Both Nariya and Laucian have a good idea where you are now at. They also realize that the Griffon Stable is actually closer to where you are at now then the Centaur Village. An elfin path leads north from Pinit to that area of geysers where the griffons were first met. The stable is further north where the path leaves the clearing towards the Crystal Platform were you first arrived in the Sylvan Realm. It’s a distance of about 38 miles on foot.
The centaur village is further to the west of the clearing, but there is no worn path to follow. You’ll have to move through the underbrush as best you can. Clearly more distance can be covered on the path then moving through the underbrush.
"The direct route is not always the easiest," Nariya says as her and Laucian confirm where they are. "While I could blaze us a trial, I would figure it would be easier going for all of us just to stay on the path." she says the last while eyeing the centaur.
"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
"We could press on but given the excitement of today it might make more sense to start early in the morning instead," Nariya suggests.
This sudden movement surprises the dragon and it flies to investigate. It furiously beats its wings in an attempt to catch up. It reaches a certain point and then slows as if unsure if it should continue to pursue.
Lilia nudges the dragon along by striking it with a flurry of Magic Missiles. The dragon roars its displeasure and continues the chase. Soon even the great dragon is lost up in the sky.
“Now!” Sherwood calls out as he sprints to where the rope bridges connect the Elfin Palace to the mainland.
Nariya has her head tilted upwards watching the barge and dragon until they disappear from even her sight. She's about to suggest they get going, but Sherwood beats her to it. Nariya quickly catches up to Sherwood and they begin crossing. That's when they realize the centaur will be a problem, but one that Sherwood fixes with magic.
Both Nariya and Laucian have a good idea where you are now at. They also realize that the Griffon Stable is actually closer to where you are at now then the Centaur Village. An elfin path leads north from Pinit to that area of geysers where the griffons were first met. The stable is further north where the path leaves the clearing towards the Crystal Platform were you first arrived in the Sylvan Realm. It’s a distance of about 38 miles on foot.
The centaur village is further to the west of the clearing, but there is no worn path to follow. You’ll have to move through the underbrush as best you can. Clearly more distance can be covered on the path then moving through the underbrush.
"The direct route is not always the easiest," Nariya says as her and Laucian confirm where they are. "While I could blaze us a trial, I would figure it would be easier going for all of us just to stay on the path." she says the last while eyeing the centaur.
"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
"We could press on but given the excitement of today it might make more sense to start early in the morning instead," Nariya suggests.
Put away that silly map, city-boy. I know a faster way.
Sherwood
Sherwood:
Sherwood is relieved to find the barge right where they left it. But at the same times that does concern him. He quickly explains what is going to happen to both Talen and Caperling while retrieving the food book holding the other medallions. This he conceals for the moment. Talen moves the barge closer to the others and once ready we depart.
Lilia takes over the barge and once she's bonded to the spell engine she drops the invisibility and goes straight up. The dragon pursues at first, but then gets suspicious. Lilia tags him with Magic Missiles to ensure that he follows and soon both are lost from sight.
The rope bridge is quickly reached and it seems to be in good shape. The elves and the elfin dogs cross over easily.
“I’ve got it! Caperling, I’m going to cast a Levitate spell on you. This will make you rise up, but we’ll secure you with a rope. They we can just pull you across and back down to the ground.”
The plan works well enough and we’re on the ground inside the deserted elfin city. The group keeps moving until we reach the edge of the city. This should be safe enough.
At some point in the evening, Sherwood will try to speak to the rest of the group without Caperling being around.
“Given what happened at the Elfin Palace and how easily we got away, I’m worried that Moorkroft might be trying to deceive us once more. It is possible that either Caperling or Lilia might be under his influence, if not both. We need to be careful around them. Lilia might have the barge, but I grabbed the food book holding the other medallions. I didn’t want to leave them with her in case my fears were confirmed.”
“We should probably examine the chest we found, as I’d just assume not carrying it around any more then we have to. Let’s set it in an open area and Kylie can cast Knock on it from as far away from the chest as she can. Then we’ll see what happens.”
Sherwood is relieved to find the barge right where they left it. But at the same times that does concern him. He quickly explains what is going to happen to both Talen and Caperling while retrieving the food book holding the other medallions. This he conceals for the moment. Talen moves the barge closer to the others and once ready we depart.
Lilia takes over the barge and once she's bonded to the spell engine she drops the invisibility and goes straight up. The dragon pursues at first, but then gets suspicious. Lilia tags him with Magic Missiles to ensure that he follows and soon both are lost from sight.
The rope bridge is quickly reached and it seems to be in good shape. The elves and the elfin dogs cross over easily.
“One snag that we didn’t foresee,” Sherwood notes, quickly trying to think of a solution. He recalls that had trouble going over such a bridge back Alfheim. Inspiration strikes Sherwood."You want me to cross that!" The centaur youth cries out. "Are you crazy?"
“I’ve got it! Caperling, I’m going to cast a Levitate spell on you. This will make you rise up, but we’ll secure you with a rope. They we can just pull you across and back down to the ground.”
The plan works well enough and we’re on the ground inside the deserted elfin city. The group keeps moving until we reach the edge of the city. This should be safe enough.
“Agreed,” Sherwood adds. “We’ll make better time on the path then we ever could going through the forest directly.”Nariya wrote:"The direct route is not always the easiest," Nariya says as her and Laucian confirm where they are. "While I could blaze us a trial, I would figure it would be easier going for all of us just to stay on the path,” she says the last while eyeing the centaur.
Kylie wrote:"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
“Let’s stop here,” Sherwood speaks up. “We’ve got the buildings here in town to provide some shelter. No camp fires, however. We don’t want to give away our position. We’ll head out once dawn breaks and try to cover as much ground as we can tomorrow.”Nariya wrote:"We could press on but given the excitement of today it might make more sense to start early in the morning instead," Nariya suggests.
At some point in the evening, Sherwood will try to speak to the rest of the group without Caperling being around.
“Given what happened at the Elfin Palace and how easily we got away, I’m worried that Moorkroft might be trying to deceive us once more. It is possible that either Caperling or Lilia might be under his influence, if not both. We need to be careful around them. Lilia might have the barge, but I grabbed the food book holding the other medallions. I didn’t want to leave them with her in case my fears were confirmed.”
“We should probably examine the chest we found, as I’d just assume not carrying it around any more then we have to. Let’s set it in an open area and Kylie can cast Knock on it from as far away from the chest as she can. Then we’ll see what happens.”
I do what is necessary.
To Save Mother Tree
Kylie:
"Guess it's your turn now," she says to Sherwood.
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Wow. Took me four tries to log in this time because the system kept returning error messages. And it's not even midnight eastern time...
Nariya wrote:"We could press on but given the excitement of today it might make more sense to start early in the morning instead," Nariya suggests.
It occurs to Kylie at this point that Sherwood is the only human in the group, and thus likely the only one who needs a full night's sleep. She can only hope they are far enough away that the dragon won't find them when it returns.Sherwood wrote:“Let’s stop here,” Sherwood speaks up. “We’ve got the buildings here in town to provide some shelter. No camp fires, however. We don’t want to give away our position. We’ll head out once dawn breaks and try to cover as much ground as we can tomorrow.”
Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."Sherwood wrote:“Given what happened at the Elfin Palace and how easily we got away, I’m worried that Moorkroft might be trying to deceive us once more. It is possible that either Caperling or Lilia might be under his influence, if not both. We need to be careful around them. Lilia might have the barge, but I grabbed the food book holding the other medallions. I didn’t want to leave them with her in case my fears were confirmed.”
"Okay, I'm ready," Kylie says. She'll find an open spot that still has tree cover, put down the chest, then back away as far as her spell will allow. Once she's certain that everyone else is well out of harm's way, she'll cast her Knock spell on the chest.Sherwood wrote:“We should probably examine the chest we found, as I’d just assume not carrying it around any more then we have to. Let’s set it in an open area and Kylie can cast Knock on it from as far away from the chest as she can. Then we’ll see what happens.”
"Guess it's your turn now," she says to Sherwood.
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Wow. Took me four tries to log in this time because the system kept returning error messages. And it's not even midnight eastern time...
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Laucian
- Ranger of Ehlonna
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Re: Elfquest #27
Laucian
Laucian will be ready for his watch and pray to Ehlonna for her guidance and protection before his sleeping time.
"It's getting late. Should we stop and camp here, or press on for a few more hours?" Kylie asks.
"We could press on but given the excitement of today it might make more sense to start early in the morning instead," Nariya suggests.
“And if he attempts to attack us? What then?” We can only subdue him so much…” he says easily.“Early start maybe better,” he says evenly as he listens to the conversation. Though if it were him he would press on.
Sherwood wrote:“Given what happened at the Elfin Palace and how easily we got away, I’m worried that Moorkroft might be trying to deceive us once more. It is possible that either Caperling or Lilia might be under his influence, if not both. We need to be careful around them. Lilia might have the barge, but I grabbed the food book holding the other medallions. I didn’t want to leave them with her in case my fears were confirmed.”
Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."
Laucian will be ready for his watch and pray to Ehlonna for her guidance and protection before his sleeping time.
Til Ehlonna's will be done
Re: Elfquest #27
Lia
Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."
As the night progresses Lia will sit with her back against a tree her cowl raised over her head and attempt her ability to detect magic from Caperling. If it does show he is radiating magic she will inform Sherwood immediately.
As the night progresses Lia will pray to Eilistrae for her guidance and blessing. Otherwise she will wait for her time on watch then sleep.
Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."
As the night progresses Lia will sit with her back against a tree her cowl raised over her head and attempt her ability to detect magic from Caperling. If it does show he is radiating magic she will inform Sherwood immediately.
As the night progresses Lia will pray to Eilistrae for her guidance and blessing. Otherwise she will wait for her time on watch then sleep.
The last thing you shall hear is the bladesong of my sword.
Post Continued
Post Continued:
Lilia has led the black dragon away and that’s the last you’ve seen of her or the dragon. The group crosses the rope bridge and arrives in the abandoned elfin city of Pinit. Like most elfin cities, most of it is above ground. Buildings are up in the trees and in some places in the trees. Rope bridges allow travel from tree to tree.
Down on the ground, the group decides to rest for the night and then be off at first light. But before that, it is decided to open up the chest that was guarded by the stone golem. Kylie set is down in a clear, safely away from the trees. Moving as far as way as she dares, Kylie casts Knock upon the chest.
In response to the spell, the chest lid lifts open! As it does so there is a burst of fire, but no one is close enough to be harmed by it. Moving closer you are astonished to discover the two medallions that you seek! The Hydra and the Nymph medallions are inside the chest!
That means all you need is the Centaur Medallion that you’ll gain by returning with Caperling, the House Medallion that Jewel will give you once you have the other eleven medallions and lastly the Eagle Medallion which the roc that guards it will give to the possessor of the Chimera medallion. You’re quest is nearly at an end!
Later on Lia will attempt to detect magic on Caperling, but doesn’t note any enchantments on him.
Now what?
Lilia has led the black dragon away and that’s the last you’ve seen of her or the dragon. The group crosses the rope bridge and arrives in the abandoned elfin city of Pinit. Like most elfin cities, most of it is above ground. Buildings are up in the trees and in some places in the trees. Rope bridges allow travel from tree to tree.
Down on the ground, the group decides to rest for the night and then be off at first light. But before that, it is decided to open up the chest that was guarded by the stone golem. Kylie set is down in a clear, safely away from the trees. Moving as far as way as she dares, Kylie casts Knock upon the chest.
In response to the spell, the chest lid lifts open! As it does so there is a burst of fire, but no one is close enough to be harmed by it. Moving closer you are astonished to discover the two medallions that you seek! The Hydra and the Nymph medallions are inside the chest!
That means all you need is the Centaur Medallion that you’ll gain by returning with Caperling, the House Medallion that Jewel will give you once you have the other eleven medallions and lastly the Eagle Medallion which the roc that guards it will give to the possessor of the Chimera medallion. You’re quest is nearly at an end!
Later on Lia will attempt to detect magic on Caperling, but doesn’t note any enchantments on him.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Re: Elfquest #27
Kylie:
Soon it comes time to try to open the chest. Kylie sets it down well away from anything that might be damaged, then backs up as far as she can. Casting Knock on the chest, it pops right open! There is a fiery explosion as it opens, but everyone is far enough away that no one is hurt. Gliding over closer, but warily, Kylie soon gets a look into the chest - inside are the 2 missing medallions!
Still, it seems too easy. Hard to believe that Moorkroft would leave them - even well protected - so far from where he can personally watch over them. Unfortunately, all of the medallions are magical, so checking them for magic won't do any good.
"Sherwood? Is there any way to determine if Moorkroft might have placed any spells on the medallions? Since they're already magical, just checking them for magic won't work."
Kylie will spend part of the night replenishing her spells, and perhaps making a few changes to her selection.
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Sounds like we need to visit the centaur village, the roc and Jewel - in that order. (D, C and H, respectively, on the map)
"Then we fight as best we can," Kylie replies. "I think our best chance against a mage with a penchant for illusions is being wary and not taking anything for granted."Laucian wrote:“And if he attempts to attack us? What then?” We can only subdue him so much…” he says easily.
Soon it comes time to try to open the chest. Kylie sets it down well away from anything that might be damaged, then backs up as far as she can. Casting Knock on the chest, it pops right open! There is a fiery explosion as it opens, but everyone is far enough away that no one is hurt. Gliding over closer, but warily, Kylie soon gets a look into the chest - inside are the 2 missing medallions!
Still, it seems too easy. Hard to believe that Moorkroft would leave them - even well protected - so far from where he can personally watch over them. Unfortunately, all of the medallions are magical, so checking them for magic won't do any good.
"Sherwood? Is there any way to determine if Moorkroft might have placed any spells on the medallions? Since they're already magical, just checking them for magic won't work."
Kylie will spend part of the night replenishing her spells, and perhaps making a few changes to her selection.
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Sounds like we need to visit the centaur village, the roc and Jewel - in that order. (D, C and H, respectively, on the map)
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
Sherwood
Sherwood:
The chest is opened and no one is surprised when a trap goes off. But Sherwood is surprised to learn that the medallions that we seek are inside the chest!
“Detect Magic also reveals the kind of enchantments on the target, so something suspicious might turn up that way. Casting Dispel Magic might remove any additional enchantments from the medallions, without removing the base enchantment.”
“By the Lady of Mysteries!” Sherwood suddenly cries out in anguish. “How could I have been so stupid?”
Seeing the confused and concerned looks on everyone’s faces, Sherwood continues.
“I was right, this was too easy! Don’t you get it? Moorkroft’s goal is to destroy the Mother Tree. He can’t do that while it’s hidden, so it’s in his best interest for the medallions to be gathered and then used to reveal the Mother Tree. That’s why this whole mission has been so easy. He wants us to collect the medallions and use them! They are essential to his plan! He can’t get all the medallions himself, so he has to let the elves do it. Once we bring the Mother Tree back, then Moorkroft will attack.”
“Moorkroft must not know that the Mother Tree is dying, otherwise all he’d have to do is wait. So we’re forced to carry out his desire to bring the Mother Tree back, but by doing so we’re leaving her open to attack from Moorkroft. Unfortunately, we have no choice in the matter. We must free the Mother Tree before she perishes and then try to hold off Moorkroft.”
“Without the barge, our movement is limited. I’m pretty confident that we won’t be attacked until we free the Mother Tree, so I think we should split up once more. One group will take Caperling back to the Centaur Village and retrieve their medallion. The second group will return to the Griffon Stable and then return on griffons to the centaur village. Then we fly to the Roc to get that medallion. Once that is done, we must gather allies and prepare for Moorkroft’s assault. The real excitement is going to start once we free the Mother Tree, not before.”
“Any of you have any ideas to add?”
“Perhaps,” Sherwood agrees, “but it would be difficult for him to imitate Lilia and fool us. We know her and her personality; he doesn’t. Caperling is more likely since none of us met him before. The only problem is that such a thing isn’t that difficult to detect. But given how skilled Moorkroft is, just about anything is possible. We can’t rule anything out.”Kylie wrote:Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."
Laucian wrote:“And if he attempts to attack us? What then?” We can only subdue him so much…” he says easily.
“We might face some really hard choices before this is all over with,” Sherwood solemnly answers. “Saving the Mother Tree is all that matters, even if it means sacrificing one of us to do it. Should we come into direct conflict with Moorkroft then let me deal with him. Everyone else keep your distance. I have an advantage that none of you possess. In full defence mode, Lifeshield makes me immune to magic. Handy when confronting an Archmage.”Kylie wrote:"Then we fight as best we can," Kylie replies. "I think our best chance against a mage with a penchant for illusions is being wary and not taking anything for granted."
The chest is opened and no one is surprised when a trap goes off. But Sherwood is surprised to learn that the medallions that we seek are inside the chest!
Sherwood doesn’t answer Kylie’s query immediately. Instead he is deep in thought.Kylie wrote:"Sherwood? Is there any way to determine if Moorkroft might have placed any spells on the medallions? Since they're already magical, just checking them for magic won't work."
“Detect Magic also reveals the kind of enchantments on the target, so something suspicious might turn up that way. Casting Dispel Magic might remove any additional enchantments from the medallions, without removing the base enchantment.”
“By the Lady of Mysteries!” Sherwood suddenly cries out in anguish. “How could I have been so stupid?”
Seeing the confused and concerned looks on everyone’s faces, Sherwood continues.
“I was right, this was too easy! Don’t you get it? Moorkroft’s goal is to destroy the Mother Tree. He can’t do that while it’s hidden, so it’s in his best interest for the medallions to be gathered and then used to reveal the Mother Tree. That’s why this whole mission has been so easy. He wants us to collect the medallions and use them! They are essential to his plan! He can’t get all the medallions himself, so he has to let the elves do it. Once we bring the Mother Tree back, then Moorkroft will attack.”
“Moorkroft must not know that the Mother Tree is dying, otherwise all he’d have to do is wait. So we’re forced to carry out his desire to bring the Mother Tree back, but by doing so we’re leaving her open to attack from Moorkroft. Unfortunately, we have no choice in the matter. We must free the Mother Tree before she perishes and then try to hold off Moorkroft.”
“Without the barge, our movement is limited. I’m pretty confident that we won’t be attacked until we free the Mother Tree, so I think we should split up once more. One group will take Caperling back to the Centaur Village and retrieve their medallion. The second group will return to the Griffon Stable and then return on griffons to the centaur village. Then we fly to the Roc to get that medallion. Once that is done, we must gather allies and prepare for Moorkroft’s assault. The real excitement is going to start once we free the Mother Tree, not before.”
“Any of you have any ideas to add?”
I do what is necessary.
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Valena Feador
- Priestess of Ehlonna
- Posts: 231
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:44 pm
- Location: The Sylvan Realm
Valena
Valena:
Much to everyone’s surprise, two of the missing medallions are found in the chest! Valena’s heart soars for a few minutes. The quest appears to be nearing its end! But then Sherwood’s words bring her back down to earth and chill her to her bones.
“Both the treant and the unicorn spoke of gathering allies. We have the cooshee’s and the griffons on our side. Maybe the Roc can help too? I can ask when we meet her to get the Eagle Medallion. Laucian, can you find the Ehlonna Sanctuary again? Perhaps the unicorn can help us too.”
“I’ve never been to the Centaur Village, so it makes sense for me to be among those retrieving the griffons.”
“That seems reasonable to me,” Valena states. “Moorkroft is a crafty and deceitful foe. If he attacks, it will be from an avenue we won’t expect.”Sherwood wrote:“Given what happened at the Elfin Palace and how easily we got away, I’m worried that Moorkroft might be trying to deceive us once more. It is possible that either Caperling or Lilia might be under his influence, if not both. We need to be careful around them. Lilia might have the barge, but I grabbed the food book holding the other medallions. I didn’t want to leave them with her in case my fears were confirmed.”
Much to everyone’s surprise, two of the missing medallions are found in the chest! Valena’s heart soars for a few minutes. The quest appears to be nearing its end! But then Sherwood’s words bring her back down to earth and chill her to her bones.
“That makes sense,” Valena has to admit. “We’ve been doing Moorkroft’s dirty work all along! He must have taken Lilia, as he knew we could track her with the elfin dogs and thus lead us to the medallions, making it look like we got lucky. What an evil man!”Sherwood wrote:“I was right, this was too easy! Don’t you get it? Moorkroft’s goal is to destroy the Mother Tree. He can’t do that while it’s hidden, so it’s in his best interest for the medallions to be gathered and then used to reveal the Mother Tree. That’s why this whole mission has been so easy. He wants us to collect the medallions and use them! They are essential to his plan! He can’t get all the medallions himself, so he has to let the elves do it. Once we bring the Mother Tree back, then Moorkroft will attack.”
“Moorkroft must not know that the Mother Tree is dying, otherwise all he’d have to do is wait. So we’re forced to carry out his desire to bring the Mother Tree back, but by doing so we’re leaving her open to attack from Moorkroft. Unfortunately, we have no choice in the matter. We must free the Mother Tree before she perishes and they try to hold of Moorkroft.”
“Without the barge, our movement is limited. I’m pretty confident that we won’t be attacked until we free the Mother Tree, so I think we should split up once more. One group will take Caperling back to the Centaur Village and retrieve their medallion. The second group will return to the Griffon Stable and then return on griffons to the centaur village. Then we fly to the Roc to get that medallion. Once that is done, we must gather allies and prepare for Moorkroft’s assault. The real excitement is going to start once we free the Mother Tree, not before.”
“Any of you have any ideas to add?”
“Both the treant and the unicorn spoke of gathering allies. We have the cooshee’s and the griffons on our side. Maybe the Roc can help too? I can ask when we meet her to get the Eagle Medallion. Laucian, can you find the Ehlonna Sanctuary again? Perhaps the unicorn can help us too.”
“I’ve never been to the Centaur Village, so it makes sense for me to be among those retrieving the griffons.”
My heart is pure, my aim is true
Talen
Talen:
Talen is relieved when Sherwood turns up on the barge. “What happened? What’s going on?”
Sherwood quickly relates what is going on which makes Talen gulp. He moves the barge closer and then disembarks.
After leaving the barge, Talen sees that everyone is present and seeming in good health. He’s glad for that.
“I am glad that you’re safe,” Talen will the others.
What happens next is seemingly a blur. Lilia flies off in the barge and a black dragon that Talen didn’t notice before flies after it! Then we’re running, crossing a very long rope bridge and moving through an abandoned town. He mainly listens as Sherwood speaks of his concerns over the centaur. Talk then turns to a chest that Kylie.
“Where’d you find that,” Talen asks. “Do you think it has treasure in it?”
Magic is used to open the chest and inside is the medallions we need! Sherwood has to ruin the moment with his theory on why this was all so easy. Easy! To him maybe!
Talk then turns to splitting up with one group retrieving the griffons so that we can move faster.
“I can go get the griffons too,” Talen adds. “I was with Valena before, so I wasn’t at the village either.”
Later, Talen will see if Kylie is all right.
“I am glad you made it out with being hurt.”
Talen is relieved when Sherwood turns up on the barge. “What happened? What’s going on?”
Sherwood quickly relates what is going on which makes Talen gulp. He moves the barge closer and then disembarks.
After leaving the barge, Talen sees that everyone is present and seeming in good health. He’s glad for that.
“I am glad that you’re safe,” Talen will the others.
What happens next is seemingly a blur. Lilia flies off in the barge and a black dragon that Talen didn’t notice before flies after it! Then we’re running, crossing a very long rope bridge and moving through an abandoned town. He mainly listens as Sherwood speaks of his concerns over the centaur. Talk then turns to a chest that Kylie.
“Where’d you find that,” Talen asks. “Do you think it has treasure in it?”
Magic is used to open the chest and inside is the medallions we need! Sherwood has to ruin the moment with his theory on why this was all so easy. Easy! To him maybe!
Talk then turns to splitting up with one group retrieving the griffons so that we can move faster.
“I can go get the griffons too,” Talen adds. “I was with Valena before, so I wasn’t at the village either.”
Later, Talen will see if Kylie is all right.
“I am glad you made it out with being hurt.”
Guardian of the Elders
Re: Elfquest #27
Kylie:
Kylie is considering how many Dispel Magic spells to study for the next day when Sherwood has his epiphany. As he rapidly spews out his thoughts, Kylie's mouth hangs agape for a few moments, then closes as a very grim look comes over her face. Valena and Talen each add a few thoughts to Sherwood's exposition.
"The centaurs themselves might be a possible ally. Since I was there before, it would seem to make sense that I go again. I can talk to them about helping us against Moorkroft."
Kylie smiles at Sherwood's cousin. "Considering that it is magically sealed, I suspect it has something important or valuable within. Whether it's actually treasure, well, hopefully we'll know in a couple minutes."Talen wrote:“Where’d you find that,” Talen asks. “Do you think it has treasure in it?”
Kylie considers her uncle's words. "Checking him for magic isn't that difficult, but I suppose a mage of Moorkroft's skill might be able to fool such a test."Sherwood wrote:“Perhaps,” Sherwood agrees, “but it would be difficult for him to imitate Lilia and fool us. We know her and her personality, he doesn’t. Caperling is more likely since none of us met him before. The only problem is that such a thing isn’t that difficult to detect. But given how skilled Moorkroft is, just about anything is possible. We can’t rule anything out.”
"I've had no doubt of that since the beginning of this quest," Kylie says.Sherwood wrote:“We might face some really hard choices before this is all over with,” Sherwood solemnly answers.
Kylie is considering how many Dispel Magic spells to study for the next day when Sherwood has his epiphany. As he rapidly spews out his thoughts, Kylie's mouth hangs agape for a few moments, then closes as a very grim look comes over her face. Valena and Talen each add a few thoughts to Sherwood's exposition.
"The centaurs themselves might be a possible ally. Since I was there before, it would seem to make sense that I go again. I can talk to them about helping us against Moorkroft."
Kylie smiles and gives Talen a quick hug. "Thank you, Talen. I was worried about you, too."Talen wrote:“I am glad you made it out with being hurt.”
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Nariya
- Pathfinder
- Posts: 168
- Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:00 pm
- Location: blazing a trail somewhere...
Nariya:
“That makes sense,” Valena has to admit. “We’ve been doing Moorkroft’s dirty work all along! He must have taken Lilia, as he knew we could track her with the elfin dogs and thus lead us to the medallions, making it look like we got lucky. What an evil man!”
"I wouldn't say what we were doing was 'dirty work'," Nariya replies. "We need to be doing this and if he is going to make it easier for us, then I say it's for the best. It means we save Mother Tree that much sooner."
When talk comes of spliting up, Nariya says, "I'll led us to the centaur village. We should have enough time before the rest catch up to us with the griffons."
“That makes sense,” Valena has to admit. “We’ve been doing Moorkroft’s dirty work all along! He must have taken Lilia, as he knew we could track her with the elfin dogs and thus lead us to the medallions, making it look like we got lucky. What an evil man!”
"I wouldn't say what we were doing was 'dirty work'," Nariya replies. "We need to be doing this and if he is going to make it easier for us, then I say it's for the best. It means we save Mother Tree that much sooner."
When talk comes of spliting up, Nariya says, "I'll led us to the centaur village. We should have enough time before the rest catch up to us with the griffons."
Put away that silly map, city-boy. I know a faster way.
Sherwood
Sherwood:
“Most likely you’ll beat us to the village. In that case land outside the village and keep the griffons away. They are known to be fond of horse flesh and we don’t need any incidents with the centaurs right now.”
“That leaves Nariya, Kylie, Lia and myself to escort Caperling back to his village. We’ll all continue on to the north and then split up in the large clearing where you first found the griffons. Let’s get some rest.”
“It’s settled then,” Sherwood says. Turning to Laucian he adds, “You’ll have to go with Valena and Talen to bring the griffins as you know where the Centaur Village is. Bring enough griffons for all of us. We’ll either meet at the Centaur Village or on the road east of the village. We’ll take it to reach the roc nest after the Centaur village.”Nariya wrote:When talk comes of splitting up, Nariya says, "I'll led us to the centaur village. We should have enough time before the rest catch up to us with the griffons."
“Most likely you’ll beat us to the village. In that case land outside the village and keep the griffons away. They are known to be fond of horse flesh and we don’t need any incidents with the centaurs right now.”
“That leaves Nariya, Kylie, Lia and myself to escort Caperling back to his village. We’ll all continue on to the north and then split up in the large clearing where you first found the griffons. Let’s get some rest.”
I do what is necessary.
Talen
Talen:
Next morning, Talen will be ready to go and retrieve the griffons.
“Yeah, that makes sense,” Talen says as he starts to dig for his lockpicks. But stops upon hearing that the chest is magically sealed. “Figures it would have something like that. I’m starting to get out of practice with picking locks.”Talen wrote:Kylie smiles at Sherwood's cousin. "Considering that it is magically sealed, I suspect it has something important or valuable within. Whether it's actually treasure, well, hopefully we'll know in a couple minutes."
The hug greatly surprises Talen, but he quickly recovers enough to enjoy the closeness. “Thanks,” Talen finally says after the hug. “That’s nice to know.”Kylie wrote:Kylie smiles and gives Talen a quick hug. "Thank you, Talen. I was worried about you, too."
Next morning, Talen will be ready to go and retrieve the griffons.
Guardian of the Elders
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Laucian
- Ranger of Ehlonna
- Posts: 532
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:18 pm
- Location: Dense Forests of the Elfholds
Re: Elfquest #27
Laucian
Laucian will be ready for the following day and pray to his patron for guidance and help.
“It is possible.” he says easily as he recalls meeting the Unicorn, “With Valena‘s help it will be that much more."“Both the treant and the unicorn spoke of gathering allies. We have the cooshee’s and the griffons on our side. Maybe the Roc can help too? I can ask when we meet her to get the Eagle Medallion. Laucian, can you find the Ehlonna Sanctuary again? Perhaps the unicorn can help us too.”
“Very Well, Sherwood.” agreeing with the plan. “When we visited earlier, old alliances were spoke of, with Caperling return they should be renewed. “Also if you are able to speak centaur it will make your life easier.” with Caperling away as well as Talen. Laucian will ask Sherwood(private), “I would not be surprised if this Moorkroft did something to Caperling as well as Talen. Be mindful of Caperling and expect some trouble once you reach the village, Talen could also be influenced….” he says not liking the thought of it.“It’s settled then,” Sherwood says. Turning to Laucian he adds, “You’ll have to go with Valena and Talen to bring the griffins as you know where the Centaur Village is. Bring enough griffons for all of us. We’ll either meet at the Centaur Village or on the road east of the village. We’ll take it to reach the roc nest after the Centaur village.”
Laucian will be ready for the following day and pray to his patron for guidance and help.
Til Ehlonna's will be done
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Post Continued:
Night passes quietly for the elves on the edge of the deserted city of Pinit. No sign of Lilia, the black dragon, or any other creatures. Just as light is beginning into the dense forest, the group sets out. Nariya leads the way and with her path finding skills you make good time.
By late morning you reach the large clearing where the griffons were first encountered. From past experience, you know that this area has many concealed geysers in it. One false step and an unwary traveler could find themselves airborne on a column of water!
The cooshee’s keep to the edge of the clearing and the explorers do the same. The pace picks up in the clearing. Nariya keeps watch for the opening the group first entered the clearing coming from the centaur village, as that will be the best path to follow pack. That path is much further to the north of the clearing, so the most of the afternoon is spent moving to the northern western side of the clearing.
Nariya finds the path she is looking far and it’s not too far from the Griffon Stables, just another few miles away. You could reach it by nightfall.
GM Notes:
You want to continue on to the Griffon Stable for the night or just part company here?
Was there anything else you wanted to do?
Now what?
Night passes quietly for the elves on the edge of the deserted city of Pinit. No sign of Lilia, the black dragon, or any other creatures. Just as light is beginning into the dense forest, the group sets out. Nariya leads the way and with her path finding skills you make good time.
By late morning you reach the large clearing where the griffons were first encountered. From past experience, you know that this area has many concealed geysers in it. One false step and an unwary traveler could find themselves airborne on a column of water!
The cooshee’s keep to the edge of the clearing and the explorers do the same. The pace picks up in the clearing. Nariya keeps watch for the opening the group first entered the clearing coming from the centaur village, as that will be the best path to follow pack. That path is much further to the north of the clearing, so the most of the afternoon is spent moving to the northern western side of the clearing.
Nariya finds the path she is looking far and it’s not too far from the Griffon Stables, just another few miles away. You could reach it by nightfall.
GM Notes:
You want to continue on to the Griffon Stable for the night or just part company here?
Was there anything else you wanted to do?
Now what?
Try it and find out!
To Save Mother Tree
Kylie:
Nariya volunteers to lead the way for the group heading to the centaur village. Sherwood provides some further instructions for the group, then they all settle in for the night. During the night, Kylie with update her choice of spells in memory. To her way of thinking, they will soon be fighting for their lives against Moorkroft and his forces, and she wants to be as prepared as possible.
In the morning, Kylie throws together a quick meal from the food in the enchanted book and what they have on hand. Soon after, the group heads north along the trail to the clearing where she fell victim to the geysers. Fortunately, with that information, they are able to avoid a repeat of that experience as they skirt the edge of the clearing. By time they reach the path heading toward the centaur village, it is already late afternoon.
"Perhaps we should all spend the night in the centaur stables," she says. To her way of thinking, there is the possibility - although not likely - that they will encounter griffins in the stables, and thus not need to split up at all.
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Is it obvious when Kylie uses her inate ability to detect magic? If not, Kylie will find a discreet opportunity to check Caperling for any sign of magic.
"I know what you mean, Talen. I cannot remember the last time I actually put my lockpicks to work."Talen wrote:“Yeah, that makes sense,” Talen says as he starts to dig for his lockpicks. But stops upon hearing that the chest is magically sealed. “Figures it would have something like that. I’m starting to get out of practice with picking locks.”
Kylie just smiles enigmatically, then wanders off to spend some time with her spellbooks.Talen wrote:The hug greatly surprises Talen, but he quickly recovers enough to enjoy the closeness. “Thanks,” Talen finally says after the hug. “That’s nice to know.”
Nariya volunteers to lead the way for the group heading to the centaur village. Sherwood provides some further instructions for the group, then they all settle in for the night. During the night, Kylie with update her choice of spells in memory. To her way of thinking, they will soon be fighting for their lives against Moorkroft and his forces, and she wants to be as prepared as possible.
In the morning, Kylie throws together a quick meal from the food in the enchanted book and what they have on hand. Soon after, the group heads north along the trail to the clearing where she fell victim to the geysers. Fortunately, with that information, they are able to avoid a repeat of that experience as they skirt the edge of the clearing. By time they reach the path heading toward the centaur village, it is already late afternoon.
"Perhaps we should all spend the night in the centaur stables," she says. To her way of thinking, there is the possibility - although not likely - that they will encounter griffins in the stables, and thus not need to split up at all.
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Is it obvious when Kylie uses her inate ability to detect magic? If not, Kylie will find a discreet opportunity to check Caperling for any sign of magic.
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Nariya
- Pathfinder
- Posts: 168
- Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:00 pm
- Location: blazing a trail somewhere...
Nariya:
Nariya leads the group, avoiding the area with the geysers. There's no danger she can spot and it's time well spent to get to the path with no incident. She takes pride in getting her group to their destination again successfully. The only question is whether to push on together or part ways now.
"Perhaps we should all spend the night in the centaur stables," she says.
"I think we should push on too," Nariya agrees. "it's not too far."
Nariya leads the group, avoiding the area with the geysers. There's no danger she can spot and it's time well spent to get to the path with no incident. She takes pride in getting her group to their destination again successfully. The only question is whether to push on together or part ways now.
"Perhaps we should all spend the night in the centaur stables," she says.
"I think we should push on too," Nariya agrees. "it's not too far."
Put away that silly map, city-boy. I know a faster way.
GM Notes
GM Notes:
The target has to be intently studied for a round, but it can be done discretely when Caperling isn’t looking. No magic is detected on him.Is it obvious when Kylie uses her innate ability to detect magic? If not, Kylie will find a discreet opportunity to check Caperling for any sign of magic.
Try it and find out!
Sherwood
Sherwood:
“To my thinking, we should split up here. One group will continue on the Centaur village, the others go on to the stables.”
Turning to Laucian and Valena, Sherwood would add, “Since it seems that you’ll be able to reach the centaur village much faster, then perhaps you should see if you can make contact with the unicorns and see if they will help. Then join us at the Centaur village.”
“That’s good to know,” Sherwood answers. “Unfortunately, I don’t speak centaur, but they seem to speak elvish since we can converse with Caperling. So language shouldn’t be a barrier.”Laucian wrote:“Very Well, Sherwood.” agreeing with the plan. “When we visited earlier, old alliances were spoken of, with Caperling return they should be renewed. Also if you are able to speak centaur it will make your life easier.”
“It is a possibility that I’ve already considered,” Sherwood states. “I’m not taking anything for granted.”Laucian wrote:With Caperling away as well as Talen. Laucian will ask Sherwood (private), “I would not be surprised if this Moorkroft did something to Caperling as well as Talen. Be mindful of Caperling and expect some trouble once you reach the village, Talen could also be influenced….” he says not liking the thought of it.
Kylie wrote:"Perhaps we should all spend the night in the centaur stables," she says. To her way of thinking, there is the possibility - although not likely - that they will encounter griffins in the stables, and thus not need to split up at all.
“Griffons and centaurs don’t traditionally mix, so it makes sense to keep them apart. Besides, it would be impossible to get Caperling to ride a griffon back to his village. He’s just not built for that sort of thing, so we have to take him on foot. Can we even be sure we can get Caperling up to the stables? Again, he’s not built for things an elf can easily do.”Nariya wrote:"I think we should push on too," Nariya agrees. "It’s not too far."
“To my thinking, we should split up here. One group will continue on the Centaur village, the others go on to the stables.”
Turning to Laucian and Valena, Sherwood would add, “Since it seems that you’ll be able to reach the centaur village much faster, then perhaps you should see if you can make contact with the unicorns and see if they will help. Then join us at the Centaur village.”
I do what is necessary.
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Valena Feador
- Priestess of Ehlonna
- Posts: 231
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:44 pm
- Location: The Sylvan Realm
Valena
Valena:
Talk then turns to whether to continue on to the centaur village or spend the night at the griffon stable.
Since Valena is already going to the griffon stable whatever decision is reached doesn’t affect her.
“I’d very much like to see this concealed shrine and it would be a dream come true to meet a unicorn!”Laucian wrote:“It is possible.” he says easily as he recalls meeting the Unicorn, “With Valena‘s help it will be that much more."
Talk then turns to whether to continue on to the centaur village or spend the night at the griffon stable.
“Wild griffons are well know for their love of horse flesh,” Valena notes. “Not sure how those griffons in the Sylvan Realms are disposed to centaurs. We know they are gentle to those with elfin blood, but we’d be taking a chance trying to mix the two.”Sherwood wrote:“Griffons and centaurs don’t traditionally mix, so it makes sense to keep them apart. Besides, it would be impossible to get Caperling to ride a griffon back to his village. He’s just not built for that sort of thing, so we have to take him on foot. Can we even be sure we can get Caperling up to the stables? Again, he’s not built for things an elf can easily do.”
Since Valena is already going to the griffon stable whatever decision is reached doesn’t affect her.
My heart is pure, my aim is true
Talen
Talen:
“Isn’t that the truth. I never imagined that my first time out in the world would turn out like this. I hope that once this is over with and the Mother Tree restored, that we’ll be able to travel just for the fun of it. See what’s out there and what adventures we can find.”Kylie wrote:"I know what you mean, Talen. I cannot remember the last time I actually put my lockpicks to work."
Guardian of the Elders
To Save Mother Tree
Kyle:
"That sure sounds nice," Kylie replies, nodding her head. "With so much that needs doing, though, I don't know if such a thing is possible. We never did complete the quest we were on when we met you, and the Cult of the Black Flame still needs to be destroyed."Talen wrote:“Isn’t that the truth. I never imagined that my first time out in the world would turn out like this. I hope that once this is over with and the Mother Tree restored, that we’ll be able to travel just for the fun of it. See what’s out there and what adventures we can find.”
"You make a good point that I failed to consider, Sherwood. I guess we'll be continuing on toward the centaur village." Kylie doesn't sound particular enthused about that choice; she was rather looking forward to spending the night at the stables.Sherwood wrote:“Griffons and centaurs don’t traditionally mix, so it makes sense to keep them apart. Besides, it would be impossible to get Caperling to ride a griffon back to his village. He’s just not built for that sort of thing, so we have to take him on foot. Can we even be sure we can get Caperling up to the stables? Again, he’s not built for things an elf can easily do.”
“To my thinking, we should split up here. One group will continue on the Centaur village, the others go on to the stables.”
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Post Continued:
It’s been decided to split up in the clearing. It would be impossible for Caperling to ride a griffon, as the lower part of his body is pony-like. Wild griffons are known for their love of horseflesh, so keeping the two apart seems prudent.
Nariya leads the way into the elfin forest with Kylie, Lia, Caperling and Sherwood following. This time there is no pre-existing path to follow, other than the path Nariya blazed coming from the opposite way. The cooshee’s split up as well. Dapple stays with Kylie, while those who favor Lia and Nariya stay close. Lady stays close to Kylie as well, but it is clear that she is missing Lilia.
The group travels about another hour before making camp for the night. Once more, Sherwood doesn’t set up a campfire. The rest of the evening will pass quietly.
Laucian leads the way to the Griffon Stables. The cooshee’s trot along side the elves, with Onyx in his familiar spot on the back of one of the elfin dogs. Valena has Aerie fly ahead to scout out the stable. The falcon returns and reports that griffons are there!
About half-an-hour after splitting up, Laucian finds the concealed steps that lead up to the stables. Valena, Talen, and the rest of the cooshee’s follow up the stairs.
As Aerie reported, the griffons are in the stable. All sixteen of them, in fact. Valena will learn that they were waiting for you to return so that they could be of service once more.
Everything seems in order in the stable. The evening will pass without incident.
Now what?
It’s been decided to split up in the clearing. It would be impossible for Caperling to ride a griffon, as the lower part of his body is pony-like. Wild griffons are known for their love of horseflesh, so keeping the two apart seems prudent.
Nariya leads the way into the elfin forest with Kylie, Lia, Caperling and Sherwood following. This time there is no pre-existing path to follow, other than the path Nariya blazed coming from the opposite way. The cooshee’s split up as well. Dapple stays with Kylie, while those who favor Lia and Nariya stay close. Lady stays close to Kylie as well, but it is clear that she is missing Lilia.
The group travels about another hour before making camp for the night. Once more, Sherwood doesn’t set up a campfire. The rest of the evening will pass quietly.
Laucian leads the way to the Griffon Stables. The cooshee’s trot along side the elves, with Onyx in his familiar spot on the back of one of the elfin dogs. Valena has Aerie fly ahead to scout out the stable. The falcon returns and reports that griffons are there!
About half-an-hour after splitting up, Laucian finds the concealed steps that lead up to the stables. Valena, Talen, and the rest of the cooshee’s follow up the stairs.
As Aerie reported, the griffons are in the stable. All sixteen of them, in fact. Valena will learn that they were waiting for you to return so that they could be of service once more.
Everything seems in order in the stable. The evening will pass without incident.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
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Laucian
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Re: Elfquest #27
Laucian
“Could you not just ask them Valena? I am sure I can find the glean, though the Unicorn is also protecting that glean, as well as those who dwell there. It may prove difficult to convince the unicorn and its friends to help us. We shouldn’t forget about the brownies either.” He says looking between the others.
Dropping some of his gear to the floor, Laucian looks to the others as they come up the stairs. “If there is anything that we need to replenish our supplies or arrows… do so now, we may not get a chance to come back. Talen? Can you make use of the Chainmail?” he asks curiously knowing there should be some suits left. Valena, could you ask what the griffons feel of the centaurs?” after some thought Laucian wonders then asks Valena. “And what of unicorns?” he adds.
Later on before bed, “We will need to keep on our guard, Who wishes first watch?”
Laucian will pray to Ehlonna for her guidance and protection before going to bed(Spells to be updated.)
“I’m sure those whom are trapped within the star bridge will help us, If they live…” he adds thoughtfully realizing some hope lays with them.“Any of you have any ideas to add?”
“Wild griffons are well know for their love of horse flesh,” Valena notes. “Not sure how those griffons in the Sylvan Realms are disposed to centaurs. We know they are gentle to those with elfin blood, but we’d be taking a chance trying to mix the two.”
“Could you not just ask them Valena? I am sure I can find the glean, though the Unicorn is also protecting that glean, as well as those who dwell there. It may prove difficult to convince the unicorn and its friends to help us. We shouldn’t forget about the brownies either.” He says looking between the others.
Laucian leads the way to the Griffon Stables. The cooshee’s trot along side the elves, with Onyx in his familiar spot on the back of one of the elfin dogs. Valena has Aerie fly ahead to scout out the stable. The falcon returns and reports that griffons are there!
About half-an-hour after splitting up, Laucian finds the concealed steps that lead up to the stables. Valena, Talen, and the rest of the cooshee’s follow up the stairs.
Dropping some of his gear to the floor, Laucian looks to the others as they come up the stairs. “If there is anything that we need to replenish our supplies or arrows… do so now, we may not get a chance to come back. Talen? Can you make use of the Chainmail?” he asks curiously knowing there should be some suits left. Valena, could you ask what the griffons feel of the centaurs?” after some thought Laucian wonders then asks Valena. “And what of unicorns?” he adds.
Later on before bed, “We will need to keep on our guard, Who wishes first watch?”
Laucian will pray to Ehlonna for her guidance and protection before going to bed(Spells to be updated.)
Til Ehlonna's will be done
Re: Elfquest #27
Lia
Nariya leads the way into the elfin forest with Kylie, Lia, Caperling and Sherwood following. This time there is no pre-existing path to follow, other than the path Nariya blazed coming from the opposite way. The cooshee’s split up as well. Dapple stays with Kylie, while those who favor Lia and Nariya stay close. Lady stays close to Kylie as well, but it is clear that she is missing Lilia.
Lia will walk in the middle of the group, the cooshees seem to walk near her. “One of these days I should name you.” She says to the cooshees, wondering what she would call them to begin with. After a time of following the blazed trail, Lia approaches Caperling, “So, How did you get captured?” she asks curiously. “You couldn’t have gotten across that bridge on your own.” Lia will remain on guard
Removing most of her clothes, she begins to dance to her patron as well as pray. Afterward she will cloth herself and await her turn on night watch, when its her turn she will still try to detect magic on Caperling as she did so previously.
Nariya leads the way into the elfin forest with Kylie, Lia, Caperling and Sherwood following. This time there is no pre-existing path to follow, other than the path Nariya blazed coming from the opposite way. The cooshee’s split up as well. Dapple stays with Kylie, while those who favor Lia and Nariya stay close. Lady stays close to Kylie as well, but it is clear that she is missing Lilia.
Lia will walk in the middle of the group, the cooshees seem to walk near her. “One of these days I should name you.” She says to the cooshees, wondering what she would call them to begin with. After a time of following the blazed trail, Lia approaches Caperling, “So, How did you get captured?” she asks curiously. “You couldn’t have gotten across that bridge on your own.” Lia will remain on guard
Removing most of her clothes, she begins to dance to her patron as well as pray. Afterward she will cloth herself and await her turn on night watch, when its her turn she will still try to detect magic on Caperling as she did so previously.
The last thing you shall hear is the bladesong of my sword.
Re: Elfquest #27
Kylie:
Once the decision is made, the two groups part ways. Kylie follows Nariya off into the wilderness, trusting in Nariya's skills to find the way. As they travel, Kylie will enjoy being reunited with Dapple, while also trying to bolster Lady's spirits.
Not long after, they begin to make camp. As usual, Kylie will see about putting together an evening meal. With no fire to cook over, her options are more limited than she would like, but she will still find a way to provide something nourishing and tasty for the group.
That night, she will temporarily modify her spell list so that she can renew her Stoneskin protection in the morning.
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I'm not entirely certain of the status of her current Stoneskin, but I figure it must have gotten used a bit since it was last cast. Essentially, she'll swap Stoneskin in for another spell this one night, then swap it back the next night.
Once the decision is made, the two groups part ways. Kylie follows Nariya off into the wilderness, trusting in Nariya's skills to find the way. As they travel, Kylie will enjoy being reunited with Dapple, while also trying to bolster Lady's spirits.
Not long after, they begin to make camp. As usual, Kylie will see about putting together an evening meal. With no fire to cook over, her options are more limited than she would like, but she will still find a way to provide something nourishing and tasty for the group.
That night, she will temporarily modify her spell list so that she can renew her Stoneskin protection in the morning.
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I'm not entirely certain of the status of her current Stoneskin, but I figure it must have gotten used a bit since it was last cast. Essentially, she'll swap Stoneskin in for another spell this one night, then swap it back the next night.
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
Sherwood
Sherwood:
The last leg of the journey passes quickly and Sherwood is very ready to retire for the evening. He’ll eat lightly and turn in early, so that he can be up early to rememorize spells. Once that is accomplished, it’s back on the trail once more.
“It seems that this will all be over with soon,” Sherwood says trying to reassure Kylie. “Then you’ll have plenty of time to lay back in the lap of luxury.”Kylie wrote:"You make a good point that I failed to consider, Sherwood. I guess we'll be continuing on toward the centaur village." Kylie doesn't sound particular enthused about that choice; she was rather looking forward to spending the night at the stables.
“That is true,” Sherwood agrees. “Jewel seems to think that they will be able to help us, so we have to hope that she’s right. Clearly she is more than what she seems, but just what remains a mystery.”Laucian wrote:“I’m sure those whom are trapped within the star bridge will help us, if they live…” he adds thoughtfully realizing some hope lays with them.
The last leg of the journey passes quickly and Sherwood is very ready to retire for the evening. He’ll eat lightly and turn in early, so that he can be up early to rememorize spells. Once that is accomplished, it’s back on the trail once more.
I do what is necessary.
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Valena Feador
- Priestess of Ehlonna
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Valena
Valena:
As we get closer to the griffon stable, Valena asks Aerie to scout ahead. The falcon returns and reports her findings.
“We are in luck! The griffons are still in the stables! That will make things simplier.”
“Unicorns protect an area of the forest and all the good creatures that live there. Given the nature of this threat, I’d be stunned if they refused to help us. We can always ask the brownies for their assistance as well.”
Once things have settled down, Valena will go closer to the griffons. She’ll lovingly stroke them and ease into her questions concerning their feelings on centaurs and unicorns.
As we get closer to the griffon stable, Valena asks Aerie to scout ahead. The falcon returns and reports her findings.
“We are in luck! The griffons are still in the stables! That will make things simplier.”
“I can try,” Valena will agree. “Although, I am unsure just how they will respond. We know they are favourable to elves, so they might tell me what they think I want to hear and not necessarily the truth. Of course, I could be over analyzing things too. I will ask and we’ll take it from there.”Laucian wrote:“Could you not just ask them Valena? I am sure I can find the glen, though the Unicorn is also protecting that glen, as well as those who dwell there. It may prove difficult to convince the unicorn and its friends to help us. We shouldn’t forget about the brownies either.” He says looking between the others.
“Unicorns protect an area of the forest and all the good creatures that live there. Given the nature of this threat, I’d be stunned if they refused to help us. We can always ask the brownies for their assistance as well.”
“I will ask that as well,” Valena vows.Laucian wrote:Dropping some of his gear to the floor, Laucian looks to the others as they come up the stairs. “If there is anything that we need to replenish our supplies or arrows… do so now, we may not get a chance to come back. Talen? Can you make use of the Chainmail?” he asks curiously knowing there should be some suits left. Valena, could you ask what the griffons feel of the centaurs?” after some thought Laucian wonders then asks Valena. “And what of unicorns?” he adds.
“I can go first,” Valena volunteers. “It’ll give me a chance to speak to the griffons after they’ve calmed down from our return.”Laucian wrote:Later on before bed, “We will need to keep on our guard, who wishes first watch?”
Once things have settled down, Valena will go closer to the griffons. She’ll lovingly stroke them and ease into her questions concerning their feelings on centaurs and unicorns.
My heart is pure, my aim is true
Talen
Talen:
Talen is sad to be separating from the others once more, but there’s no way to avoid it.
“Take care,” he’ll say to the others before following after Laucian and Valena.
The subject of asking the brownies for assistance comes up. “As I understand it, unicorns are favorable to those who follow your goddess, so they probably won’t like me much. How about I go back to where we arrived and see if I can talk to the brownies again. Maybe they’ll help us out? It’ll give me something to do while you two are speaking to the unicorns.”
“I’d forgotten all about that,” Talen notes. “I guess there isn’t a lack of things to do.”Kylie wrote:"That sure sounds nice," Kylie replies, nodding her head. "With so much that needs doing, though, I don't know if such a thing is possible. We never did complete the quest we were on when we met you, and the Cult of the Black Flame still needs to be destroyed."
Talen is sad to be separating from the others once more, but there’s no way to avoid it.
“Take care,” he’ll say to the others before following after Laucian and Valena.
“I’ve never been trained in using armor of an kind,” Talen answers. “I’d probably be too uncomfortable with it and it would interfere with my spell casting.”Laucian wrote:Dropping some of his gear to the floor, Laucian looks to the others as they come up the stairs. “If there is anything that we need to replenish our supplies or arrows… do so now, we may not get a chance to come back. Talen? Can you make use of the Chainmail?” he asks curiously knowing there should be some suits left. Valena, could you ask what the griffons feel of the centaurs?” after some thought Laucian wonders then asks Valena. “And what of unicorns?” he adds.
The subject of asking the brownies for assistance comes up. “As I understand it, unicorns are favorable to those who follow your goddess, so they probably won’t like me much. How about I go back to where we arrived and see if I can talk to the brownies again. Maybe they’ll help us out? It’ll give me something to do while you two are speaking to the unicorns.”
”I don’t have any spells to memorize, so I can take the last shift. Then you two can pray while I’m on guard.”Laucian wrote:Later on before bed, “We will need to keep on our guard, who wishes first watch?”
Guardian of the Elders
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Laucian
- Ranger of Ehlonna
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Re: Elfquest #27
Laucian
“You presume much, Talen. We will do as Sherwood said, while it would save time to do as you say, It would separate us, which was not part of our plan. You will come with us to see the unicorns, then we will all go and see if the Brownies are about.” He says firmly looking at the half elf.
The subject of asking the brownies for assistance comes up. “As I understand it, unicorns are favorable to those who follow your goddess, so they probably won’t like me much. How about I go back to where we arrived and see if I can talk to the brownies again. Maybe they’ll help us out? It’ll give me something to do while you two are speaking to the unicorns.”
“You presume much, Talen. We will do as Sherwood said, while it would save time to do as you say, It would separate us, which was not part of our plan. You will come with us to see the unicorns, then we will all go and see if the Brownies are about.” He says firmly looking at the half elf.
Til Ehlonna's will be done
OOC
I seem to recall there being a brownie named Robin Goodfellow (?) accompanying the group for a while. Does anyone recall where he got left behind and whether it was intentional? If so, did we have any plans to hook back up with him?
Gordon
Gordon
"Tilt....with explosives.....running.....mmmm don't like it." - Flux (Bruce)