GM Notes:
What follows are quick recaps to the various new events that are going on just to keep everyone on the same page. I included those entries for the Frontier game that have yet to be posted along with updates for other games old and new. This starts on November 13th, the last entry in the November Future History thread. This thread will span months as time goes by.
November 13th –
(Borderlands) Argent 2 and Thorvid attend a gathering at the Marksend Inn hosted by the Archmage Sorvani to go over the new mission to Baltron's Beacon.
(Hammerfall) The dwarves meet Madame Narcosa, an half-elf drow.
(Yusef) Abigail teleports Yusef to a work camp near Oos to retrieve is aged mother. Has the Blackhawk sail them to her home village of Jazirat al-Qraidis'
November 14th –
(Borderlands) Argent 2 along with Thorvid and Sorvani's group book passage on a riverboat going south on the Streel River.
(Yusef) – Arrives in Land of Fate. Carry mother home and meet family.
November 15th –
(Borderlands) Sorvani's group uses Phantom Steads to fly from the riverboat and reach Lord Baltron's Keep. Scout the place out.
(Yusef) Shrimp fishing. Alliance with other humans.
November 16th –
(Borderlands) Assault the Cult of the Blackflame at Lord Baltron's Fortress. Easily defeated. Secure outside. Find a puzzle preventing them from going deeper into the fortress.
(Yusef) Begin voyage to distant island.
November 17th -
(Borderlands) Sorvani's group solves the first puzzle. Moves deeper into Cult of the Blackflame's fortress finding more traps and puzzles.
(Yusef) Dangerous ocean crossing.
November 18th –
(Borderlands) Battles a demon in the Blackflame Lair, Thorvid and several others killed. Sorvani withdraws for now and decides to return to Elcadan to recover and regroup.
November 19th –
(Borderlands) Sorvani's group travels towards Elcadan from Baltron's Beacon. Use Phantom Steeds to cross the swamp.
November 20th –
(Borderlands) Sorvani's group reaches Elcadan late in the day. The adventurers go their own way with plans to regroup in a few days. Argent 2 and Burant make for the Sallavarian estate. A lot has changed since they were last here.
(New frontiers) Spell Engine found under Castle Elcadan. Jallarzi uses it to rid Elcadan of devils and demons. Preparations begin to use the castle as a base of operations. Call for adventurers to defend Elcadan goes out. Sir Alon and Sir Moore rescued from the Order Hall of the Golden Griffons along with Sir Corley's brother Andrel. That evening Lady Argent and Lord Chareos come across the other Argent and Burant. The two Argents argue until Jallarzi yells at them, again.
(Yusef) Arrive at other humans village.
November 21st -
(New frontiers) Mother Boelle cremated. Mansions of missing Lords explored to use as safe havens for the citizens of Elcadan when the enemy army arrives. No one wants to use the DeVille Mansion, so Duke Relon gives it to the Guardians and Seekers to use. Numerous adventures pledge their support to Elcadan, including Sorvani's group and many others. The Heart of Hell, the Lady Iris and the Lady Rose appear and attack Castle Elcadan, but are thwarted when an Alphatian defense fleet appears. Captain Roma comes forth pledging to keep Alphatia and its people neutral in the civil war.
November 22nd -
(New frontiers) Some go into the slums to help evacuate the people living there as the enemy army will be arriving tonight. Some of the Slum Lords are helpful, others not so much. Bahdler, the Master of the Thieves guild vows to have his followers scout out the enemy forces. The enemy army arrives before nightfall and sets up camp outside the city, south of the slums. That evening sees the Night of the Assassins as the heroes are viciously attacked in Elcadan. The Heart of Hell leads an attack on the Sallavarian Estate. Since this ship is not Alphatian, Captain Roma's fleet does not act. Jallarzi captures the flying ship, but her teleportation tower was knocked over in the battle.
(Sherwood) Using the Barge to depart the Sylvan Realm and knowing that he can get home faster than he expected thanks to the information that Lilia gave him, Sherwood takes the opportunity to scout out Vassa and learn more of these enemy lands for a week.
November 23rd -
(New frontiers) After midnight, the enemy army attacks Elcadan. The southern slums are set on fire and burn out of control. The battle lasts into afternoon with the commanders of the enemy force being revealed as followers of Hextor disguised as Priests of Heironeous. Their robes and Holy Symbols are 'off' enough to not be the real thing. Crysania uses her ability to influence crowds to sway the allegiance of the enemy soldiers. The King uses his Royal Regalia to further influence the troops having them happily join his cause.
November 24th –
(New frontiers) Aftermath of the Battle of Elcadan. It is decided to split the army of adventurers up to accomplish multiple things. One group will travel with the Athenos Army back to their home to deal with their traitorous ruler. A second group will make their way to Corunglain on a similar mission. Jallarzi takes command of the Heart of Hell and will use it to move the various mages about to where ever they are needed. Everyone else will remain in Elcadan to guard against any further attacks. Jallarzi leaves Lady Argent in command of the Heart of Hell while she departs on a secret mission. Jallarzi's wishes to have the Heart of Hell over Pyris and invisible by evening. The Inner Kingdom army will be arriving there tonight!
(Yusef) crab attack.
Future History November 13th 571 Onward
Future History November 13th 571 Onward
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November 25th -
(New frontiers) In Pyris, Lord Marcus Kelvin, oldest son of the self-proclaimed King Kelvin forces his way into the castle to arrest the local nobility. Instead he find the Lady Gwendoline, his grandmother, the Lady Maris Kelvin and Lady Heather Flamehilt there! Lord Kelvin believes Lady Maris to really be the Lady Sallavarian in disguises. 'Priests of Heironeous' come forth to see through the disguise with their spells, but discover that all three women are who they really appear to be. Jallarzi and the knights Sir Acerion, Corley and Moore strike and reveal the priests to actually be disguised Priests of Hextor! Lord Marcus Kelvin is captured, while Lord Armon Flamehilt is allowed to continue to command the Inner Kingdom army. Instead of marching on Elcadan, they will now being the journey to Corunglain accompanied by the Knights and Lady Ivy. Jallarzi and the Heart of Hell returns to Elcadan.
November 26th –
(New Frontiers) The Inner Kingdom Army travels from Pyris to Timberline en route to Corunglain. The Athenos Army beings to trip back home commanded by Baron Validar and other members of the Guardians of Light. The King travels with this army. They reach Greenwater that evening. The rest of the Defenders of Elcadan remain in town to defend against any surprise attacks.
November 27th -
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army travels from Timberline to ruins of Wrassledown. Athenos Army reaches Orlane.
November 28th -
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army moves from Wrassledown to Ansimont. Athenos Army reaches Rosewood.
December 1st -
(Sherwood) Sherwood Arrives at Karn's Keep to learn new spells.
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army travels from Ansimont to Favaro. Athenos Army arrives at Hinmeet.
December 2nd -
(Yusef) Arrive at distant island. Battle Mus. Locale hero, Days of feasts.
(New Frontiers) Athenos Army arrives at Riverview. Inner Kingdom Army camps on the Streel Plains.
December 3rd –
(Argent) Kylie brings Argent 3 to Karn's Keep. Elspeth heals Argent 3. They travel to Crossroads and hook up with her family. Argent 3 stays behind, others return to Sallavarian Estate. Sherwood learns where the Cult of the Blackflame is headquartered. Passes this information on to Lord Sharadin and Jallarzi.
(Sylvan Realm) Rainbow Bridge arrives.
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army arrives at Corunglain. Athenos Army returns to Athenos. Both armies camp for the evening and prepare for battle the next day. Lord Sharadin and Silvarn arrive in Elcadan after being made aware of all that is going on. Lord Sharadin meets Captain Roma.
December 4th –
(Sylvan Realm) Elves start to resettle old clan holds. Exploration of the Elfin Palace begins.
(New Frontiers) Battle for Corunglain begins. Jallarzi and the Argents pilot the Heart of Hell to Corunglain and approach Fortress of the Duke. The enemy is unaware that the ship was captured and are caught off guard when it attacks them. Siege of Athenos begins.
December 5th -
(The Frontier) The Seekers of the Sword begin their assault on the golems inside Keln's Rest. With enumerable spells precast, the Seekers attack. Padraig uses Walls of Force to separate two of the golems from the group. A third golem has Rock to Mud cast underneath and it begins to sink. The remaining golem is quickly destroyed by the front-line fighters. The other golems 'breath' different effects, instead of the normal gas attack. One breaths Fireballs, the other Lightning Bolts and the last a Cone of Cold. The two trapped golems are targeted by acid attacks and Walls of Stone that were reduced with Item spells. In time, so many walls were dropped that the golems were tall enough to climb over the Wall of Force. The front-line fighters moved in again and destroy the Cone of Cold golem and the Lightning Bolt golem. The golem trapped in the earth digs its way out. It is quickly destroyed by Stephanie. With the golems destroyed the Seekers of the Sword examine the doors into Keln's Rest. The doors are not hinged, do not have handles nor locks. There does not appear to be anyway to open these doors. The way barred for now, the Seekers withdraw from Keln's Stone Cube to rest and heal. (TF#180-186)
(Yusef) Leave for mothers home.
(Sylvan Realm) Elves return to Karn's Keep via the Portals. Lady Iris Captured when it attacks Karn's Keep. Plans to attack the HIVE begin. Return to Sylvan Realm with Silvarn. Myev hatched with Valena present. Clan Red Arrow moves on from Mealiel towards their clan hold. Meet centaurs, warn that humans are there now. Silver Maiden Fayrianna returns with 3 new Silver Maidens. Clan Grunalf reaches Telsun, a smaller clan village as Einsun is still another day away. An owl warns of danger and Silver Maiden Annelwin appears with another new Silver Maiden. They warn that spiders have infested Einsun!
(New Frontiers) Duke's Fortress in Corunglain reclaimed. Lady Ardel rescued. Sir Corley proposes to her on the spot. Following days spent shoring up Corunglain and ridding the streets of orcs.
December 6th -
(The Frontier) Schar does another Divination and learns that “The sea holds much danger”. The priestess does a second Divination about the doors into Keln's Rest. The answers is “Enter only by the front doors”. Padraig casts Passwall on Keln's Rest and finds the inside to be hollow. The day ends with no progress on how to open the strange doors. That night, the wind dies down and Stephanie is awakened by Captain Bartran that the sea is unnaturally calm. Demon doldrums some of the sailors mutter. In spite of the tension among the crew, the night passes without incident. (TF#186-187)
(Sylvan Realm) The Sunflower returns to the Elfin Palace with Myev in tow. Go into palace and find drow caves and remembrance monument. Spiders of Einsun. Wyvern's of Walltree.
(New Frontiers) Siege of Athenos ends with victory. Work on securing Athenos begins, Preparations to sail the army to Inner Kingdom lands starts.
(New frontiers) In Pyris, Lord Marcus Kelvin, oldest son of the self-proclaimed King Kelvin forces his way into the castle to arrest the local nobility. Instead he find the Lady Gwendoline, his grandmother, the Lady Maris Kelvin and Lady Heather Flamehilt there! Lord Kelvin believes Lady Maris to really be the Lady Sallavarian in disguises. 'Priests of Heironeous' come forth to see through the disguise with their spells, but discover that all three women are who they really appear to be. Jallarzi and the knights Sir Acerion, Corley and Moore strike and reveal the priests to actually be disguised Priests of Hextor! Lord Marcus Kelvin is captured, while Lord Armon Flamehilt is allowed to continue to command the Inner Kingdom army. Instead of marching on Elcadan, they will now being the journey to Corunglain accompanied by the Knights and Lady Ivy. Jallarzi and the Heart of Hell returns to Elcadan.
November 26th –
(New Frontiers) The Inner Kingdom Army travels from Pyris to Timberline en route to Corunglain. The Athenos Army beings to trip back home commanded by Baron Validar and other members of the Guardians of Light. The King travels with this army. They reach Greenwater that evening. The rest of the Defenders of Elcadan remain in town to defend against any surprise attacks.
November 27th -
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army travels from Timberline to ruins of Wrassledown. Athenos Army reaches Orlane.
November 28th -
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army moves from Wrassledown to Ansimont. Athenos Army reaches Rosewood.
December 1st -
(Sherwood) Sherwood Arrives at Karn's Keep to learn new spells.
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army travels from Ansimont to Favaro. Athenos Army arrives at Hinmeet.
December 2nd -
(Yusef) Arrive at distant island. Battle Mus. Locale hero, Days of feasts.
(New Frontiers) Athenos Army arrives at Riverview. Inner Kingdom Army camps on the Streel Plains.
December 3rd –
(Argent) Kylie brings Argent 3 to Karn's Keep. Elspeth heals Argent 3. They travel to Crossroads and hook up with her family. Argent 3 stays behind, others return to Sallavarian Estate. Sherwood learns where the Cult of the Blackflame is headquartered. Passes this information on to Lord Sharadin and Jallarzi.
(Sylvan Realm) Rainbow Bridge arrives.
(New Frontiers) Inner Kingdom Army arrives at Corunglain. Athenos Army returns to Athenos. Both armies camp for the evening and prepare for battle the next day. Lord Sharadin and Silvarn arrive in Elcadan after being made aware of all that is going on. Lord Sharadin meets Captain Roma.
December 4th –
(Sylvan Realm) Elves start to resettle old clan holds. Exploration of the Elfin Palace begins.
(New Frontiers) Battle for Corunglain begins. Jallarzi and the Argents pilot the Heart of Hell to Corunglain and approach Fortress of the Duke. The enemy is unaware that the ship was captured and are caught off guard when it attacks them. Siege of Athenos begins.
December 5th -
(The Frontier) The Seekers of the Sword begin their assault on the golems inside Keln's Rest. With enumerable spells precast, the Seekers attack. Padraig uses Walls of Force to separate two of the golems from the group. A third golem has Rock to Mud cast underneath and it begins to sink. The remaining golem is quickly destroyed by the front-line fighters. The other golems 'breath' different effects, instead of the normal gas attack. One breaths Fireballs, the other Lightning Bolts and the last a Cone of Cold. The two trapped golems are targeted by acid attacks and Walls of Stone that were reduced with Item spells. In time, so many walls were dropped that the golems were tall enough to climb over the Wall of Force. The front-line fighters moved in again and destroy the Cone of Cold golem and the Lightning Bolt golem. The golem trapped in the earth digs its way out. It is quickly destroyed by Stephanie. With the golems destroyed the Seekers of the Sword examine the doors into Keln's Rest. The doors are not hinged, do not have handles nor locks. There does not appear to be anyway to open these doors. The way barred for now, the Seekers withdraw from Keln's Stone Cube to rest and heal. (TF#180-186)
(Yusef) Leave for mothers home.
(Sylvan Realm) Elves return to Karn's Keep via the Portals. Lady Iris Captured when it attacks Karn's Keep. Plans to attack the HIVE begin. Return to Sylvan Realm with Silvarn. Myev hatched with Valena present. Clan Red Arrow moves on from Mealiel towards their clan hold. Meet centaurs, warn that humans are there now. Silver Maiden Fayrianna returns with 3 new Silver Maidens. Clan Grunalf reaches Telsun, a smaller clan village as Einsun is still another day away. An owl warns of danger and Silver Maiden Annelwin appears with another new Silver Maiden. They warn that spiders have infested Einsun!
(New Frontiers) Duke's Fortress in Corunglain reclaimed. Lady Ardel rescued. Sir Corley proposes to her on the spot. Following days spent shoring up Corunglain and ridding the streets of orcs.
December 6th -
(The Frontier) Schar does another Divination and learns that “The sea holds much danger”. The priestess does a second Divination about the doors into Keln's Rest. The answers is “Enter only by the front doors”. Padraig casts Passwall on Keln's Rest and finds the inside to be hollow. The day ends with no progress on how to open the strange doors. That night, the wind dies down and Stephanie is awakened by Captain Bartran that the sea is unnaturally calm. Demon doldrums some of the sailors mutter. In spite of the tension among the crew, the night passes without incident. (TF#186-187)
(Sylvan Realm) The Sunflower returns to the Elfin Palace with Myev in tow. Go into palace and find drow caves and remembrance monument. Spiders of Einsun. Wyvern's of Walltree.
(New Frontiers) Siege of Athenos ends with victory. Work on securing Athenos begins, Preparations to sail the army to Inner Kingdom lands starts.
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December 7th –
(The Frontier) Tania theorizes that the strange doors lead into a second pocket dimension, like the entry doors into the cube. Padraig sends a Dream spell to Sharadin to report in. Schar casts another Divination and learns that an attack will come after sunset. Preparations are made and the crew is armed for battle. Lanterns are set to light up the ship. Suddenly bolts are fired from the water and fish-men attack the ships! The fish-men are easily repelled and sent fleeing back into the depths. The winds pick up, propelling the Endeavor and the Intrepid onward. (TF#187-191)
(Sylvan Realm) Elves reunite. Travel to Karn's Keep to begin assault on the HIVE. Meet Captain Roma, the Goblin Kickers, Saryn, Lothtor and Quirin. Siege on the Hive. Pillar Artifact that leads to Lamina discovered. Ironaya found. Aftermath at Karn's Keep.
December 8th –
(The Frontier) Mercy casts several spells concerning getting past the doors and into Keln's Rest. Casting Thought Capture gives him a vision of Keln approaching the doors and them opening of their own accord. Lord Sherwood teleports in later that afternoon after scrying Padraig. He says that he came in place of Lord Sharadin as he is on a very important mission. Lord Sherwood believes the doors to be sealed with a Superior Wizard Lock, a far more powerful version of Wizard Lock. Lord Sherwood suggests that the group rest and re-learn spells as he will use a Copy Signature spell to open the strange doors. (TF#191-192)
(Sylvan Realm) Free day for elves. Most go to the Elfholds on the Sunflower. Lord Sharadin pilots the Lady Iris to the Lost Valley with Kylie, Lia and Talen. Argent 2, Burant, Sorvani and his group and Serena are there. Sherwood goes help the Seekers of the Sword in The Frontier #191. Lia, Janice, Viconia and Balok spend night at the Elder City north of the Sylvan Realm. Elder construct there along with orcs. Kylie and Talen spend evening in Crossroads with Argent 3 after visiting father in Orlane.
December 9th -
(The Frontier) Lord Sherwood uses a Copy Signature spell to open the doors to Keln's Rest. The doors silently open to reveal an opulent antechamber. The interior is done in obsidian with gold trim. There is a fountain in the middle of the room and there are three doors. Before each door is a guardian. In front of the left and right doors is a 8' tall golden statues with flashes of lightning arcing around them. A transparent beholder floats before the far door. The beholder turns towards the group and they are caught in it's Anti-Magic Eye. Lord Sherwood's spell winks out and the guardians move to attack! Stephanie rushes to attack the transparent beholder. Lightning connects, but then a series of eyes hit the swordswoman. Her sword arm withers and Lightning falls from her grasp. Another eye breaks her leg and yet another eye burns her. Before the Seekers startled eyes, Stephanie has been badly injured! Finrod and Perrel rush in to pull Stephanie out while the others step up to fight the guardians. Lord Sherwood burns the undead beholder, slaying it. The rest of the Seekers team up to defeat the two lightning tossing golden statues. Lord Sherwood suggests the Seekers withdraw for now. Two hours later, Stephanie's arm is returned to normal while Schar heals the rest of her wounds. (TF#192-194)
(Lord Sharadin) Demon at Beltron's Beacon killed. Missing Princess found. Lord Sharadin, Argent 2, Burant, Serena. Sorvani, Tevra present.
(New Frontiers) Athenos Fleet departs sailing towards the Inner Kingdoms to deal with the mad Duke Kelvin.
(Sylvan Realm) Sunflower returns to Sylvan Realm. Prepare for slaver attack. Arrives before midday due to the time zone differences. Lia at Elder Ruins. Kylie and Talen teleport in. Battle preparations made.
(The Frontier) Tania theorizes that the strange doors lead into a second pocket dimension, like the entry doors into the cube. Padraig sends a Dream spell to Sharadin to report in. Schar casts another Divination and learns that an attack will come after sunset. Preparations are made and the crew is armed for battle. Lanterns are set to light up the ship. Suddenly bolts are fired from the water and fish-men attack the ships! The fish-men are easily repelled and sent fleeing back into the depths. The winds pick up, propelling the Endeavor and the Intrepid onward. (TF#187-191)
(Sylvan Realm) Elves reunite. Travel to Karn's Keep to begin assault on the HIVE. Meet Captain Roma, the Goblin Kickers, Saryn, Lothtor and Quirin. Siege on the Hive. Pillar Artifact that leads to Lamina discovered. Ironaya found. Aftermath at Karn's Keep.
December 8th –
(The Frontier) Mercy casts several spells concerning getting past the doors and into Keln's Rest. Casting Thought Capture gives him a vision of Keln approaching the doors and them opening of their own accord. Lord Sherwood teleports in later that afternoon after scrying Padraig. He says that he came in place of Lord Sharadin as he is on a very important mission. Lord Sherwood believes the doors to be sealed with a Superior Wizard Lock, a far more powerful version of Wizard Lock. Lord Sherwood suggests that the group rest and re-learn spells as he will use a Copy Signature spell to open the strange doors. (TF#191-192)
(Sylvan Realm) Free day for elves. Most go to the Elfholds on the Sunflower. Lord Sharadin pilots the Lady Iris to the Lost Valley with Kylie, Lia and Talen. Argent 2, Burant, Sorvani and his group and Serena are there. Sherwood goes help the Seekers of the Sword in The Frontier #191. Lia, Janice, Viconia and Balok spend night at the Elder City north of the Sylvan Realm. Elder construct there along with orcs. Kylie and Talen spend evening in Crossroads with Argent 3 after visiting father in Orlane.
December 9th -
(The Frontier) Lord Sherwood uses a Copy Signature spell to open the doors to Keln's Rest. The doors silently open to reveal an opulent antechamber. The interior is done in obsidian with gold trim. There is a fountain in the middle of the room and there are three doors. Before each door is a guardian. In front of the left and right doors is a 8' tall golden statues with flashes of lightning arcing around them. A transparent beholder floats before the far door. The beholder turns towards the group and they are caught in it's Anti-Magic Eye. Lord Sherwood's spell winks out and the guardians move to attack! Stephanie rushes to attack the transparent beholder. Lightning connects, but then a series of eyes hit the swordswoman. Her sword arm withers and Lightning falls from her grasp. Another eye breaks her leg and yet another eye burns her. Before the Seekers startled eyes, Stephanie has been badly injured! Finrod and Perrel rush in to pull Stephanie out while the others step up to fight the guardians. Lord Sherwood burns the undead beholder, slaying it. The rest of the Seekers team up to defeat the two lightning tossing golden statues. Lord Sherwood suggests the Seekers withdraw for now. Two hours later, Stephanie's arm is returned to normal while Schar heals the rest of her wounds. (TF#192-194)
(Lord Sharadin) Demon at Beltron's Beacon killed. Missing Princess found. Lord Sharadin, Argent 2, Burant, Serena. Sorvani, Tevra present.
(New Frontiers) Athenos Fleet departs sailing towards the Inner Kingdoms to deal with the mad Duke Kelvin.
(Sylvan Realm) Sunflower returns to Sylvan Realm. Prepare for slaver attack. Arrives before midday due to the time zone differences. Lia at Elder Ruins. Kylie and Talen teleport in. Battle preparations made.
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