Whizzard says, "Let's see...when we left off, you and Garas had returned to the city of Haven."

Blundarr says, "After we had bumped off that undead creature."

Graaz says, "and I was needing a healer for my soulburn"

Whizzard says (to blundarr), "You just keep thinking that. :)"

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander says, "IJLS "Blundarr""

Blundarr sweats

Graaz says, "I can still feel its haaate"

Glim asks, "How much did the soulburn cure cost? and how much do we have?"

Whizzard says, "Right. There is a convenient temple of Dawn near the town's entrance."

Blundarr says, "I have 304 gp and 7 sp"

Whizzard says, "And you have a priest of Dawn with you, even if he's currently in NPC mode."

Blundarr says, "I'm guessing curing soulburn takes more than a 1st level spell."

Graaz says, "ho boy, I totally did not take note of my share of loot"

Whizzard says, "It's a 4th level spell, which would eat up most of the treasure from the chest."

Glim gives his money to Graaz for the spell

Graaz says, "so I guess I have no share to speak of then"

Whizzard says, "The rest could be well-spent on id'ing the items you found."

Graaz says (to Glim), "you're a true friend, stony man"

Blundarr says, "Well I think I gained 239 gp last adventure. We could multiply by # of party members to find out a rough total."

Graaz asks, "what was that peculiar figurine?"

Whizzard says, "It was a carving in obsidian of a dog, or perhaps a wolf."

Ven says, "Mrm." But grudgingly turns over however much he needs to, to help buy healing.

Blundarr asks, "Do we know if it's magical?"

Whizzard says, "I believe you detected it as magic, yes."

Blundarr says, "But we haven't totally ID'd it yet."

Whizzard says, "Right."

Blundarr asks, "Is it possible to hire someone to ID it for us?"

Whizzard says, "Garas hobbles along with you, leaning on his journeystick, his twisted leg still giving him trouble. He intends to have that healed as well."

Ven says, "While you're... communing with the goddess or what have you, I can go and have this checked out."

Glim says (to Ven), "Someone should go with you. This isn't the safest city. Theives all about, you know."

Blundarr says, "OK, I guess I'll go with Ven."

Ven says, "Fair enough."

Whizzard says, "Yes. There is a priest of Lore nearby who could perform that service no sweat."

Blundarr says, "Some unsavory characters might be after that figurine."

Whizzard bites back a chuckle.

Ven heads off with Blundarr.

Whizzard says, "Anyhow, let's see how #interludes works again...."

Whizzard has made you a member of #games/7thsea/interludes.

[interludes] Whizzard has added Ven to the channel.

Blundarr asks (of whizzard), "What's the syntax for talking on interludes again?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ah, you two again."

[interludes] Ven says, "'#interludes stufftosay'"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "#inter Test."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Test"

[interludes] Blundarr exclaims, "OK, got it!"

[interludes] Ven says, "And after that, ';morestuff' to talk on the last channel you've used."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "OK."

Whizzard says, "Ok, the rest of you are greeted at the entry to the temple by a young sandy-haired human acolyte."

Whizzard says, "He bows to you, and motions you inside."

Graaz shuffles in

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The two of you arrive at a small but well-maintained home in the wealthier part of town."

Glim bows slightly, since if he bowed further he'd topple over.

[interludes] Ven says, "Ah, this must be the place."

Whizzard says, "Oh, blundarr and ven, you two go north."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "OK."

Blundarr has left.

[interludes] Ven knocks.

[interludes] Blundarr says, "look"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Not fair for you to see what they're doing when they can't watch you."

Ven has left.

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "then they examine a rock and discover their true identities"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Er, am I supposed to go north in ifMUD?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Yes."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Sorry, I got a little confused for a moment."

PerrySimm arrives, looking for booty.

[whiz-games] PerrySimm says, "(Almost forgot -- log on)"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "So, Ven, what do you think we'll find out?"

[whiz-games] schep_char has joined the channel.

Whizzard says, "Ok, anyhow, you enter a cozy waiting room. It isdecorated with gentle paintings and a few plants. Most unusually is a small trickling fountain in one corner. There are seats for all."

[interludes] Ven says, "Well, this dog might be magic, or it might just be a piece of art..."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Well, it did have a magical aura."

Whizzard says, "And a warm spot by the fire for any Allurans."

Graaz sits and waits silently, unable to appreciate the beauty around him

[interludes] Ven says, "And then we still have the... <sotto voce> the pearl and the brooch."

[interludes] Ven says, "(Did we have someone detect magic?)"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "After a few moments, the door creaks open, and an elderly bespecktacled man peers nearsightedly out at you."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I don't remember, but Whizzard mentioned the aura."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The man says, "Yes, my sons? Can I help you find some knowledge?""

Glim goes to warm his stone by the fire

[interludes] Ven bows. "Hello, sir. We are here seeking information about some items we have discovered."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Hello, good sir, we wanted to know about this item."

Whizzard says, "After awhile, the curtain in one side of the room is pushed aside, and a tall priestess walks in."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I guess we show him the figurine."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Heheh. One at a time, my sons. Come in, have something to drink, and let us talk about this object you have found."

[interludes] Ven says, "Thank you."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Thanks."

Whizzard says, "She looks over the group, and her eyes fall upon Graaz almost instantly."

schep_char has arrived.

Graaz looks up sheepishly

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "What's his place like?"

Whizzard says, "Hmm. Your injury is most grievous. I will attend to it first."

Graaz says, "thank you, lady"

[Crows-Nest] schep_char asks, "oof, I miss much?"

Whizzard says, "She motions Graaz back through the curtain with a smile, "I a Mother Serene. And you are welcome here.""

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus has connected.

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "nah, just getting started"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The house is cluttered with books everywhere, on every available surface."

[Crows-Nest] schep_char asks, "sounds like you're buying that heal souldrain spell?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Blundarr, you feel somewhat awed being surrounded by all this knowledge, as boks to you, are a closed mystery."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "right"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "books, too."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I just remembered my character is illiterate."

Graaz says, "I don't know...what is wrong. I'm missing something."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "As you walk into the room, you hear a plaintive mewing from behind a pile of the books."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I look in the direction of the mewing."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "You see only books. Lots of them."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Ven, did you hear something?"

Whizzard says, "Yes, well. You have had something very precious taken from you. Let us see if Dawn can return it to you."

[interludes] Ven says, "Yes -- those books would appear to be alive."

Whizzard says, "She motions you into a cushy chair."

Graaz says, "mmm, soft"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Wow, books -- is there anything they can't do?"

[interludes] Ven says, "If we watch long enough, one of them may grow fur and a tail and walk away."

Whizzard says, "In the outer room, the young acolyte stares at you, apparently in awe."

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander exclaims, "FETCH... THE COMFY CHAIR!!"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Ah, but we don't have time for that, do we?"

Whizzard says, "(Stares at the rest of you, that is.)"

[Crows-Nest] schep_char says, "hee hee"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "I don't believe we got the name of the sage we're consulting. Who is he?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Hee heee."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The old man notices you staring at the books. "Eh, what's that? Oh, that's just Samuel being silly again." (to the books) "Come out, you idiot. You've forgotten that you can pass through things again, haven't you?""

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Samuel? Er, is Samuel your...pet?"

Whizzard says, "Mother Serene hands you a cup of warm broth. "Drink this and try to relax.""

Graaz does as bid

[interludes] Whizzard says, "After a moment, a kreet (sort of a cross between a fox and a cat) emerges from the books like a ghost, looking rather sheepish."

[interludes] Ven asks, "A fox, a cat, *and* a sheep?"

[interludes] Blundarr exclaims, "Quite a fantastic animal!"

[interludes] Ven crouches down, and proffers a finger for Samuel to inspect. "Hallo."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "To the old man: You have quite an impressive library."

Whizzard says, "Serene begins to chant, placing her hands on your chest."

Graaz is still too soulburned to be turned on, but it's a close call

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The old man bends down painfully behind you, and chirrups. Samuel bounds over to him, passing right through Ven, and jumps into the man's arms with a 'chuff'."

[interludes] Ven blinks.

[interludes] Whizzard says, "(to Blundarr) "Ha. This is a mere smattering of knowledge. At the main temple to Lore, there are hundreds of thousands of books.""

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Wow."

schep_char has disconnected.

schep_char goes home.

Whizzard says, "A warm feeling rushes through you, and memories of the best moments of your life flood back to your mind."

Graaz exclaims, "yow!"

[interludes] Ven says, "You must need quite a map to find anything there."

Whizzard says, "After a few moments, you can feel the rift inside you begin to close."

Graaz says, "praise Dawn"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "That's why the librarians are so vital. They _are_ maps."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Do the books contain the forgotten lore of the ancients?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Anyhow, you had something to show me." He sets the kreet on the table and pours you each a cup of hot, sweet-smelling liquid."

[interludes] Ven takes out the figurine and sets it on the table as well.

Whizzard says, "Praise Dawn. She hands you a bag of small, brightly colored objects that look like candy. "Take one of these a day until they are all gone.""

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Have you any knowledge of this item?"

Graaz says, "yes, Mother Selene. Thank you."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz exclaims, "score, soul back and free gobstoppers!"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Hmm. Interesting. A figurine. I believe I have read of these before. "Samuel, Artheon's Catalogue of the Unusual, please." With a mew, the kreet bounds over to a pile of books and noses a brown one."

Whizzard says, "Serene takes you back out to your friends, and looks at Garas."

[interludes] Ven reaches down, to hand the man the chosen book.

Graaz says, "hey, guys. I'm feeling better."

Glim says, "Exellent"

Whizzard says, "Ah, a much simpler injury. I shall cure this here."

Whizzard says, "Garas nods his thanks, and she bends down and places her hands on his twisted leg."

Whizzard says, "Serene begins to chant again, but this time, a white light begins to glow from her hands."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The old man thanks you, then thumbs through it to a woodcut of a figurine of a golden lion."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Yes, as I suspected. Now, a simple spell to confirm my theory..."

Whizzard says, "(Hold onto your seats, here comes a pastebomb...)"

Whizzard says, "Garas eyes roll back in his head, showing their whites, and he moans in"

Whizzard says, "Rats."

Whizzard says, "One moment."

[interludes] Ven peers at the book while the man prepares his spell.

Whizzard tries again.

Whizzard says, "Garas eyes roll back in his head, showing their whites, and he moans in pain. The priestess finishes chanting and his leg straightens. He opens his eyes and says, "I, I saw you all fighting a man whose words were death. A shadow stood behind him, flapping its wings, and when it looked upon me, I thought I would die. You fought the man and he fell. As he fell, I saw a name etched into his helm - `Arcanus. There was a young boy with you - a trickster and a liar. The boy was-""

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Ven, what does it say?"

Whizzard says, "(That's better.)"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "(Be with you in a sec. Other room is hopping right now)..."

Graaz asks, "young boy? 'Arcanus'?"

[interludes] Ven squints, having trouble making it out in this lighting.

Whizzard says, "At that moment, the sandy-haired acolyte smashes a heavy candlestick down on Garas' head, crushing his skull and spattering Serene with blood."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "We should probably ask about the rubbing of that stone we made too."

Graaz exclaims, "hrrAR!"

Glim asks, "What?"

Glim grabs for the boy.

Graaz leaps at the boy

[interludes] Ven says, "Good idea."

Whizzard says, "The acolyte seems to loom larger as the room dims around him and his flesh turns a pale white."

[interludes] Ven looks for the papers, to have them ready.

Whizzard says, "He flips backwards, avoiding your grasp."

Graaz says, "ohh boy."

Glim says, "woo boy"

Whizzard says, ""Fools! You will never live to face my master!""

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "and I bet i didn't bother preparing spells in my doldrums"

Graaz exclaims, "You'll watch as he tear him to bits, whelp!"

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander asks, "is Garas a NPC?"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Yes."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "bah, nothing like a typo to screw up a defiant sassback"

Whizzard says, "(Quick note on Mareilon undead: It is common knowledge that the undead employ spies called Daywalkers who can pass through the circles and withstand the light of day. They ar extremely powerful.)"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "eep"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "I'll be with you guys in just a sec..."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "hooo, boy. Let's see what this Mother Selene can do, I guess"

Graaz looks for his weapon

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Sounds like quite a bit's going on at the temple..."

[interludes] Ven tries to ignore the voices in his head talking about sassbacks and doldroms... :)

Whizzard says, "The creature extends a hand, and the corpse of Garas jerks to its feet, swinging its journeystick at Serene."

Whizzard says, "And now....initiative."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "which is initiative?"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13

Whizzard says, "d20 + Dex mod."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 1 = 6

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The old man chants, and a disembodied voice begins to speak. (Or rather, will in a minute..)"

Whizzard says, "Ok, Graaz, you first."

Graaz gets his sword out and swings it at the daywalker

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 4 = 18

[interludes] Whizzard says, "This is a figurine of wondrous power, as its creator, Merrias the Clever, named it."

Whizzard asks, "You hit. Damage?"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Merrias? Who is he?"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 4 | 4 + 2 = 6

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The old man says, "Don't bother asking it questions, the voice is merely repeating a message from long ago.""

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "You wouldn't happen to know this Merrias yourself, would you?"

[interludes] Ven asks, "Wondrous power, mm?"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Your sword glances off its glistening white flesh."

Graaz snarls

Whizzard says, "Glim, your action."

Glim strikes at the creature with a flurry of blows.

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 3 = 10

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The voice continues, "When activated, the figurine will grow and animate, serving its master to the best of its ability.""

Whizzard says, "You swing clumsily, and the daywalker steps to one side."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Hey, that could be useful."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 3 = 19

[interludes] Ven peers into the dog's face, for any sign of life.

Whizzard says, "That hits."

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 5 = 7

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The way to activate this particular figurine is to whistle, one note low, one high, then another low. It will only activate once a week.""

[interludes] Ven says, "Wonder how they turn it back into a little statue, then."

Whizzard says, "Ok, it grunts s your stone fist slams into its slimy belly."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Whistle one note high, one note low, then one note high?"

[interludes] Ven says (to Blundarr), "Or if that doesn't work, you can always try the other way around."

Glim flings his arm to try and get some of the slime off.

[interludes] Blundarr smiles

[interludes] Whizzard says, "A warning: Merrias was known for his odd experiments in object self-awareness."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The voice ends."

[interludes] Ven asks, "Wonder who it's master was. Probably long dead, now... does that make one of us its master?"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "That was interesting."

Whizzard says, "Ok. Serene attempts to turn the undead."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "(to the sage) Do you know who this Merrias was?"

Whizzard says, "The corpse of Garas explodes into ash, but the daywalker just snarls at her."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "woo boy"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "(another delay as I keep up with the others)"

Whizzard says, "Next round."

Whizzard says, "The daywalker hisses a word at Serene. You can't make it out, but the color drains from her face and she slumps to the ground."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "aiee"

Whizzard says, "Graaz, your action."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "swings sword again"

Graaz swings again

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 4 = 11

Whizzard says, "Hit."

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 4 | 4 + 2 = 6

[whiz-games] Golrien has left the channel.

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "dangit"

Whizzard says, "Again your blade skitters across the fishy skin, failing to get a purchase in it."

Whizzard asks, "Glim?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "same flurry"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 3 = 5

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 3 = 20

Whizzard says, "One hit."

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

[interludes] Ven says, "(This is the part of the story where Ven would, if he had OOC knowledge, think: 'phew, good thing *we're* not under attack')"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "my left is off today"

Whizzard says, "You think you hear a rib pop in its chest."

[Crows-Nest] Glim exclaims, "rock beats scissors!"

Whizzard says, "Serene lies still. Possibly dead."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I don't know whether to scream for help or worry that the other priests are baddies too"

[interludes] Blundarr smiles.

Whizzard says, "The daywalker raises its hand again, and Serene jerkily climbs to her feet."

Graaz whimpers

[whiz-games] Glim says, "aww, crap"

Whizzard asks, "Graaz?"

Graaz exclaims, "RAA!"

Graaz smites evil

Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 4 = 20

Whizzard asks, "WHAM. Damage?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "woo"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 8 | 8 + 4 = 12

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "now we're talking"

Whizzard says, "Your sword sinks in this time, drawing a trickle of thick black blood."

Whizzard says, "It staggers back."

Whizzard asks, "Glim?"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 3 = 9

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 3 = 21

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

Whizzard says, "One it. Get that left seen to by a mason."

Glim tries again to grab the creature's heart.

Whizzard says, "Another rib cracks under the force of your blow."

Whizzard says, "Serene raises her hands, and they crackle with energy, her eyes glowing an evil red."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "where are we positioned relative to the exits?"

Whizzard says, "(What, ready to run so soon?) The daywalker is barring the exit."

Whizzard says, "Abruptly, Serene turns to the daywalker and speaks, her voice echoing weirdly. "No. I will not serve you or your gods.""

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I figure we stand a bit better chance if we go get the guard, then come back :-)"

Whizzard says, "Lightning arcs from her hands and strikes the daywalker. It screams in anguish as energy crackles around its form."

[whiz-games] Graaz exclaims, "huzzah!"

Whizzard says, "Serene then slms to the ground, her eyes glazing over."

Whizzard says, "slumps"

[interludes] Ven is AFK a moment.

Whizzard says, "Its black blood smoking where Serene's lightning struck, the daywalker rushes out into the street."

Whizzard says, "(One moment while I catch the other two up)."

[interludes] Ven is back.

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Agh, bad timing Ven. Anyhow, the sage shakes his head, (oh hey, nick of time) "I have not seen the name Merrias before."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "However, it may have been a pseudonym. The mages went by many names."

[interludes] Blundarr exclaims, "I wonder if he was one of the ancient mages -- perhaps my Racial Memory might provide a clue!"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ok. Roll it."

[interludes] Ven looks wonderingly at Blundarr.

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I rolled a 9. Probably not good enough."

[interludes] Ven says, "(Hrm, we don't have d20s here...)"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "For this it is."

[interludes] Ven says, "(That was on a d10)"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I thought I could type 'roll 1d20' and it would work."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ah. Well, it doesn't matter. :"

[interludes] Ven says (to Blundarr), "In the room to the south, we can."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "We can go south now?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "You see a flash of twinkling eyes and a mischievous smile that you recognize from a temple statue."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "The figurine was created by the hands of Mirth, when he was mortal."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "(Now back to the other party a sec)"

Whizzard asks, "Ok, back. Your actions?"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Sorry, Ven, I think your last message to me got garbled."

Graaz says, "chase it out, yelling for any help available"

Glim follows as well.

[interludes] Ven asks (of Blundarr), "What do you mean?"

Graaz exclaims, "KILL IT! Undead spy!"

[interludes] Ven asks, "What's this... 'ravial memory'?"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "I thought I saw a message from you about the room to the south. I was looking at the dice when I saw the message?"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Racial memory...sometimes I hear the voices of my ancestors in my head, telling me things I didn't know before."

[interludes] Ven says, "(Ah, don't worry about that.)"

Whizzard says, "Ok. You rush into the street. It pushes a man out of the way and he screams in agony as his flesh blackens where it touched him."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "where's Kisst-Ha, anyway? are all non-present PCs in walking comas?"

[interludes] Ven asks, "Mmm. You hear dead people?"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Yep. I got used to it after a while. Unfortunately I don't hear as much useful stuff as I'd like."

Whizzard says, "(pretty much. I don't run PCs as NPCs)."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I was hoping one of my ancestors might have heard of Merrias."

[interludes] Ven asks, "Did they tell you anything about Merrias?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "rrr, out here I could Entangle it...if I'd had a chance to prep spells. But I assume we walked straight into the temple from the road"

Whizzard says, "(I find it creates bad feelings)"

Graaz says, "(fair enough)"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "No, not a thing."

[interludes] Ven says, "Oh. Oh well."

Whizzard says, "Ok, it seems to be pulling away, when two guards draw their swords and move to confront it."

Whizzard says, ""Hold, creature!""

[interludes] Ven says (to Man), "Thank you -- there are a couple other things we've found, that you might be able to help us with..."

Graaz says, "ready an arrow for the back of its head"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "I'd be glad to."

[interludes] Ven sets down the pearl with the writing on it.

[interludes] Ven asks, "Can you tell us anything about this?"

Whizzard says, "Again that outstretched hand. But this time, flames erupt from it. The two guards howl as they are cooked alive."

Graaz says, "oh, mother of pus."

Whizzard says, "It keeps running, lightly hopping over their charred corpses."

Whizzard says, "The street is clearing ahead of it, giving it room to run."

Graaz says, "I'd like to try to nail it with an arrow."

Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 2 = 5

Graaz says, "doh"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "(one sec, sorry)."

Whizzard says, "Your arrow goes wide, thunking into the side of a building."

Graaz says, "It's going to get away. I think I'd better see if Mother Selene is alive"

Whizzard says, "One man rushes into the street in front of it, waving a meat cleaver. "Die, you bastard! Leave us alone!""

Whizzard says, "A young boy on the side of the street screams at him, "Dad! Nooo!""

Graaz says, "oh, this thing has to go back in the ground. I go to engage it again"

Glim is still chasing, albeit slowly

Whizzard says, "The creature catches the cleaver with one hand, and pulls back the other - you see sharp claws sprout from its nails."

Whizzard says, "You run as fast as you can, but you're still too far to do anything."

Graaz says, "daaaamn yoooouuu..."

Whizzard says, "The daywalker slams its claws upwards into the butcher's stomach, tearing up as the man grunts in pain."

Glim exclaims, "No!"

Whizzard says, "The butcher goes down in a pile of blood and his own innards. Laughing, the daywalker throws something at the boy's feet. It is his father's heart."

Whizzard says, "You are close enough for another shot, Graaz."

Graaz says, "plink"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 2 = 4

Graaz says, "oh, lordy."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "As you ask the question, you hear screams from outside."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "that kid's going to be the party mascot"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I rush to the door and look outside."

Whizzard says, "It catches the arrow in one hand."

[interludes] Ven sweeps the figurine and pearl into a pocket before following Blundarr.

Whizzard says, ""Not even close, little pup." Snapping the arrow, it turns and makes a prodigious leap onto the nearby city wall."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ok, come south."

Blundarr has arrived.

Ven has arrived.

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "What is going on?"

Graaz swears a red streak

Whizzard says, "You see a pale white creature bathed in blood standing atop the city walls. Nearby, a man lies dead, and a young boy is weeping near the body."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "How big is the creature?"

Whizzard says, "The creature starts to leap off, then turns back to the city..."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "About human sized, it seems to be a daywalker, an undead spy."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I take out my short bow and take aim."

[interludes] Ven asks (of Blundarr), "Are you outside, or in the doorway?"

[interludes] Ven asks, "Also, can we see the others from here?"

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I step outside first."

Whizzard says, ""Oh, before I go, a present to remember me by. City of Haven! In three days, if all strangers are not expelled from your city, all of the undead will descend upon your home and lay siege to it for as long as it takes to destroy you.""

[whiz-games] Glim says, "oh boy"

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "What's going on? Who are you, evildoer?"

Whizzard says, "A man shouts from the crowd gathering below. "Ha! You've never been able to before! Do your worst!""

[interludes] Ven moves into the doorway, staring mutely at that thing.

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Move statements to the main room now. But it won't answer that one."

Graaz says, "oh, I hate feeling doomed. I'm going to look at Selene."

Blundarr says, "I have a feeling I missed quite a bit."

Ven says, "Well, that'd be inconvenient."

Blundarr asks, "So the evil ones are coming to destroy us all?"

Whizzard says, "The creature sneers, "I've beaten your pathetic circle,haven't I? Think away it." It waves its hands in a gesture that Glim and Graaz have seen twice before, and leaps off the other side of the wall."

Ven says, "It looks that way. Well, at least we have the circle."

Ven frowns.

Blundarr asks, "Circle?"

Whizzard says, "Weeping, the boy stumbles towards his father's corpse to hold him one last time."

Graaz asks, "what gesture was that?"

Blundarr says, "Dangit."

Whizzard says (to graaz), "Think about it..."

Blundarr says, "There must be something we can do..."

Glim says (to graaz), "the one that makes dead people stand up and try to kill us"

Ven asks (of Blundarr), "Leaving the city, you mean?"

Blundarr asks, "Do we have any other choice, like kicking the butts of the bad guys?"

Glim says, "guys..."

Glim says, "stay sharp"

Whizzard says, "The boy kneels down by his father..."

Glim tiptoes over to the father, looking innocent

Glim grabs at the cleaver.

Whizzard says, "Roll 1d20 + Dex mod."

Blundarr says, "I unsheath my weapon."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

Glim says, "bah"

Whizzard says (to glim), "Last chance, 1d20 + Dex again."

Ven mutters (to Glim), "Does he mean what I think he means?"

Graaz exclaims, "crap!"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 1 = 12

Ven drops his pack in the doorway, and prepares his crossbow, in case he does.

Graaz lunges for the kid

Whizzard says, "The father's hand swings up, meat cleaver in hand, towards his own son's skull...."

Whizzard says, "..."

Blundarr says, "I rush forward to see if I can help."

Graaz asks, "um, should I be rolling that diving tackle?"

Whizzard says, "....only to spark off of Glim's stone arm at the last second."

Graaz says, "whew"

Glim exclaims, "RAH!"

Glim punches the father's head, while he's there.

Ven takes aim at the zombie, from where he's standing.

Whizzard says, "Initiative."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 1 = 3

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sheesh"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "d20 + DEX bonus, right?"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 1 = 16

[whiz-games] Glim says, "every odd roll is crap."

Graaz says, "Sword. hitting."

Whizzard says, "Yeah."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 3 = 21

Blundarr asks, "Am I in range?"

Whizzard says, "Ok, you all go, highest to lowest, before the zombie."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Am I within point blank shot range?"

Whizzard says, "no."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 3 = 8

Whizzard says, "Miss."

Graaz attacks with sword

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

Whizzard asks, "Hit. Damage?"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

Blundarr asks, "Can I move towards the zombie and attack?"

Whizzard says, "You lop off the zombie's head. The boy is sprayed with blood, and falls backwards, onto his rear."

Graaz shakes his head at the horror of it all

Blundarr says, "The horror, the horror..."

Whizzard says, "Well, it could've been worse."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "We could be shooting at the kid?"

Blundarr says, "I comfort the kid, and swear vengeance."

Graaz says (to the kid), "child, don't look at that. Let's get you away from here"

Whizzard says, "The boy weeps inconsolably."

Ven says, "This isn't right."

Glim examines the nick in his arm.

[interludes] Whizzard has removed Ven from the channel.

Graaz asks, "Are there any neighbors around I can ask about him?"

[interludes] Whizzard has removed Blundarr from the channel.

Blundarr says, "Er...we should probably dispose of the body in a dignified and anti-zombie way."

Graaz says, "Or at least tell the mayor what has happened"

Glim says (to Graaz), "the guard might have mentioned it to him"

Blundarr says, "I think word's going to get around pretty fast."

Glim says, "a few hundred people saw that."

Ven slips back inside, to apologise for running out and to compensate the priest for his troubles.

Whizzard says, "The city guard show in a bit more en masse."

Glim says (to Guard), "Greetings."

Glim says, "We must find this child's guardian."

Blundarr says, "I check up on Ven."

Whizzard says, "The lader looks around at the mess. "Aw, shit. This was going to be a good day, too.""

Graaz says, "I still want to go see if Selene is alive"

Whizzard says, "leader."

Glim says (to Graaz), "She was raised from the dead, and then died again."

Glim says (to Graaz), "Very few get three chances."

Graaz says, "oh. see, I'm colorblind. Makes some of the magical fireworks a little ambiguous."

Blundarr asks (of Ven), "Do we get a chance to ask about the rubbing?"

Graaz says, "then I want to see that she is attended to in death, because she was gracious to me."

Whizzard says, "The guards get the story from you, and begin cleaning up the mess. They start to take the kid away, but he clings to Blundarr, crying."

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander says, "kill the kid now"

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander says, "this is an obvious plot"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard exclaims, "Sshh!"

Blundarr asks, "(to the guards) Er, do you know who the child's guardians are?"

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander says, "sorry"

Blundarr asks, "Perhaps his mother?"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus asks, "whereas talk-your-way-out-of-being-executed-for-wantonly-killing-a-child is at least novel?"

[Crows-Nest] InnocentBystander says, "hey, you just need to claim he was a daywalker"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "no, sir, I thought he was a zombie."

Whizzard says, "The child's neighbors come forward, one, a matronly lady, gently pulls him away from Blundarr."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "turns out he had just taken a bath"

Blundarr says, "(to lady) Ma'am, I'm so sorry for your loss..."

Ven consults with the others, to find out what in the nine cities just happened.

Whizzard says, "There there. Hush, child. We'll see that you're taken care of." (to Blundarr) "Oh, he's not my boy, but he lived across the street from me, and we Havenites take care of our own.""

Blundarr asks, "Is the child's mother still alive?"

Whizzard says, ""Come along Jonas." she guides the boy down the street. (to Blundarr) "No, she died years ago, in childbirth. The boy's father was raising him alone.""

Blundarr says, "That's terrible."

Blundarr says, "I give 20 gp to the lady to help care for Jonas."

Whizzard says, "Ok. She thanks you profusely. At the sign of generosity, a hat is passed around, and another 50 gp is added to it by the citydwellers."

Blundarr says, "I wish Jonas and the lady best of luck, and promise to bring the evil ones to justice."

Whizzard says, "At that, the woman and boy turn and walk away. The guards begin to question you more thoroughly now that the boy is out of earshot."

Blundarr asks, "Er, hello officer. What's up?"

Whizzard says, "They squeeze every detail out of you, and return with you to the temple of Dawn."

Blundarr asks, "Is Ven still with the sage?"

Glim answers questions as thoroughly as possible.

Whizzard says, "(unless someone wishes to withhold info?)"

Graaz asks, "Is there a way to detect those creatures?"

Blundarr says, "I have nothing to hide, I think."

Graaz says, "Yeah, I do my best to be helpful"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Unless there was anything particularly interesting that happened with the sage, I'm with everyone else."

Whizzard says, "Only one way that we know of, sir. A few possess the light of truth, and its glow reveals the daywalkers. Unfortunately, such gifts are exceedingly rare."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "hey, wait, is that inner light?"

Graaz says, "rrm"

Whizzard says, "(i.e. inner light)"

[whiz-games] Glim took Inner Light

[whiz-games] Glim goes to re-read the rules

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "(At a high enough level it'll do that)"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "idlac"

Whizzard says, "(At a high enough level it'll do that)"

Glim says, "Ahh"

Whizzard says, "Anyhow, you arrive to find the temple in chaos."

Glim says, "I have a touch of that gift. Sadly, I cannot yet use it that well."

Blundarr asks, "What happened to the temple, guys?"

Graaz says, "there was a spy. Garas has a vision and tried to warn us, but the creature murdered him"

Whizzard says, "Serene was a very respected priestess, and the sounds of the fight brought the others running almost as you ran out the door."

Ven asks, "Was that the thing on the wall?"

Blundarr bows his head in memory of Garas.

Glim says (to Ven), "yes"

Graaz says, "yes. it looked like a young boy."

Blundarr says, "I already swore vengeance on it, guess I don't have to again."

Graaz says, "an acolyte of Dawn. It troubles me that, foul as they are, they can move freely in a house of Light."

Whizzard says, "The guards explain to the priests what has happened, and ensure that proper arrangements to have her burned."

Graaz mourns

Whizzard says, "are made."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz asks, "um, about that threat...all strangers? are we strangers in Haven?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "ofc"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "er, channel I guess"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "I figured I came from Eclipse anyway"

Blundarr asks, "So what's the plan?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Funny you should mention that...."

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Is anyone from Haven?"

Glim says, "Well, we can continue on our trip away from Haven, or we can stay and fight an army of undead."

Glim says, "I'm all for finding another caravan."

Graaz says, "this is over my head."

Ven says, "I'm with him."

Whizzard says, "There will be plenty."

Whizzard says, "Folks are already packing for the next dawn."

Blundarr says, "I want to get some revenge for the dead."

Graaz says, "I just want to grow strong in the Earth and slay undead."

Blundarr says, "There must be some source of evil we can strike at, even if not today, or tomorrow..."

Whizzard asks, "Are there any other errands you want to take care of today?"

Graaz asks, "did we get that stuff ID'd?"

Blundarr says (to Ven), "Should we get the rest of the stuff iD'd."

Ven says, "Yes, the dog is a ... 'figurine of woundrous power'."

Blundarr says (to Ven), "There's that parchment with the rubbing."

Graaz asks, "hrm. what does it do?"

Ven says, "It has the ability to turn into a real dog, once a week, if it hears the proper whistle."

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Yess, true."

Graaz says, "interesting"

Glim asks (of Ven), "do we have the whistle?"

Ven says (to Glim), "It's... one low tone, one high, and then one low again, I believe."

Blundarr says, "Three notes, low, high, low."

Glim says, "Stone lips can't whistle. You guys can deal with the dog."

Ven says, "We could test it now, to see if it works, or we could wait, in case we have need for it later."

Whizzard finds it amusing the way Ven and Blundarr have begun speaking in unison.

Graaz says, "lots can happen in a week"

Blundarr says, "It only works once a week. Maybe we should sve it."

Blundarr says, "Er, save."

Glim says, "Save."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "One mind, two bodies. Hi, I'm Super-Ego. I'd like to introduce my friend Id."

Ven nods.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Hee/"

Ven says, "Unfortunately, we didn't have time to ask him about the markings on the stone."

Blundarr asks, "Do we have time now?"

Glim asks, "What time is it?"

Whizzard says, "Well, you might want to do that. Others may want to buy provisions and/or sign you up with a caravan."

Whizzard says, "It's early afternoon."

Glim says, "I think finding a caravan is a good plan now. As long as we take a different route from last time."

Blundarr says, "I'll help with the shopping."

Blundarr asks, "What do we need?"

Ven says, "If we're splitting up, I can return to show him the rubbings."

Whizzard says, "Ok."

Blundarr says (to Ven), "OK, that's a good idea."

Whizzard asks, "Glim, Graaz?"

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Food, water..."

Glim says, "I'll go find a caravan for us."

Blundarr asks, "How much food do we need?"

Glim asks, "If we're all going?"

Graaz says, "food, water, rope..."

Ven asks, "Will we go to Forge, Chance, Precipice, or Precipice?"

Ven asks, "Or, Veil, I mean?"

Graaz says, "I should buy a few arrows, do my rites at sunset"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "where were we headed last game?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Forge, wasn't it?"

Glim says, "Didn't we all have business in Forge"

Glim asks, "?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I think so"

Blundarr asks, "How long to get to Forge?"

Whizzard says, "Under a day, unless something truly crappy goes wrong."

Ven says, "Well, we were halfway there before noon, last time."

Blundarr says, "OK, we should get at least 3 days food."

Whizzard says, "You were also slowed down by merchants."

Whizzard says, "Carrying big heavy packs."

Whizzard says, "This trip will go faster."

Glim heads over to find a caravan heading to Forge that wants several proven fighters.

Ven goes back to the sage's house.

Blundarr says, "I find a merchant to buy three days' food, water, and rope for all of us."

Whizzard asks, "Ok. And Ven goes to the sage. Anything else?"

Whizzard says, "Ok."

Whizzard asks, "Graaz?"

Glim hopes Blundarr realizes he doesn't need food.

Graaz says, "I don't need much more than that."

Whizzard says, "Ok."

Blundarr asks (of Whizzard), "How much for the equipment?"

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Glim), "But we'll bring water for you, so if any bits chip off, we can make some mud to repairit."

Whizzard says, "Let's say 5 gp total."

Blundarr says, "OK, I pay it."

Graaz says, "I'm feeling sad and shellshocked. Just want to go somewhere, preach about the Earth, slay undead."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "so kind"

Whizzard says, "The merchants give you a low price given your involvement in the defense of the city today."

Blundarr exclaims, "Thanks!"

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus has connected.

Whizzard says (to graaz), "There's a park in the center of the city with trees and flowers and such."

Whizzard says, "Probably no undead though."

Graaz says, "I wander there to do my divine rituals and tell people how to love the Earth and whatnot. I'm very troubled over the temple fight"

Graaz says, "what can I say, I'm a sensitive gnoll"

Blundarr asks, "Are we going to leave tonight?"

Whizzard asks, "Leave at night?"

Graaz says, "not in the dark"

Glim says (to Blundarr), "Tomorrow morning."

Whizzard asks, "Are you mad?"

Blundarr says, "er, sorry. :)"

InnocentBystander has disconnected.

InnocentBystander goes home.

Whizzard grabs a soda.

Ven returns to the temple, expecting to find the others regrouping there.

Blundarr asks (of Ven), "Hi, Ven, did you find out anything new?"

Ven says, "Indeed I did."

Ven gets out the papers, and starts explaining what he learned.

Whizzard says, "Ok, you all gather at the temple eventually to hear Ven's news."

Graaz is all ears

Whizzard says, "And hairy ones, at that."

Whizzard says, "sorry :)"

Graaz says, "chicks dig the fuzzy dude"

Whizzard says, "Ven tells you that the ruins were one of the last strongholds of a resistance group trying to destroy the undead back when the threat was still new."

Blundarr asks, "So the stone was one of their defenses?"

Whizzard says, "Right."

Blundarr asks, "Are there any other such strongholds?"

Whizzard says, "The stone listed several other strongholds, in the event that something was to happen to this one."

Blundarr says, "We should take note of that info. It could help us in our travels."

Whizzard says, "It also explains how to activate the stone's powers."

Ven says, "Hopefully, we won't find other strongholds taken over by particularly nasty undead creatures, like that one."

Graaz asks, "well, that's great if we come across another. Did it have powers aside from the power-boosting?"

Whizzard says, "Beyond the ability to amplify spells, the stone will create a circle of protection until the next morning if a cleric blesses it."

Graaz says, "nice"

Blundarr asks, "The stone we last encountered, was it totally destroyed?"

Blundarr asks, "Or is there still some power left in it?"

Whizzard says, "Each stronghold had such a stone, warded against detection by the undead."

Whizzard says, "It was destroyed."

Glim says, "We should not keep this knowledge to ourselves."

Blundarr says, "I wonder if the bad guys are on a campaign to destroy the stones."

Whizzard says, "You don't knowwhether the others survive or not."

Glim says, "It could help many travellers caught outside the circles at night."

Ven says (to Glim), "If the knowledge becomes known, the undead will just destroy the stones."

Whizzard says, "But it is certain if the undead learn of them, they will destroy them."

Whizzard says, "And I might point out as you saw, information is not entirely secure in the cities."

Ven says, "Perhaps, if a cleric maintained a permanent vigil, they could be kept secure."

Blundarr asks, "What about the secret of making new stones?"

Whizzard says, "Unless a daywalker came along, perhaps."

Whizzard says, "Long since lost."

Whizzard says, "These stones are irreplaceable."

Blundarr says, "That would be a good thing to look for."

Blundarr asks, "Say, can I consult my racial memory to see if I have any clues to their construction?"

Whizzard says, "Sure, Roll it."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7

Blundarr says, "Ack."

Whizzard says, "Nope."

Blundarr says, "It was worth a try."

Whizzard says, "Oh, one last thing..."

Whizzard says, "The stone also mentions that the group had commissioned 3 weapons from the dwarves (the old name of the wanderers)..."

Whizzard says, "These weapons could potentially kill the gods themselves."

Graaz says, "ooooh"

Glim says, "Wow."

Blundarr exclaims, "Yoiks!"

Whizzard says, "It is unclear what became of the weapons."

Blundarr exclaims, "Sounds like a quest!"

Blundarr asks, "Since the weapons were made by the dwarves, do I know anything of them in racial memory?"

Graaz says, "wow. to kill a god. Must be big."

Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14

Blundarr asks, "Could that be enough...?"

Whizzard says, "A brief flash of three images. A greatsword. A flail. A dagger."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "(Is tht with the level/wis plusses?)"

Glim asks, "Since I was presumably around at the time, do I know anything about this?"

Whizzard says (to glim), "Allurans remember nothing of their lives before they entered their new bodies. A flaw in the process."

Glim says, "how long ago was that? also, suck"

Whizzard says, "Around 300 years or so. Any wanderer old enough to remember would be dead, and the elves are all long since gone."

Whizzard says, "Of course, since the gods were not slain, you assume this plan failed somehow."

Ven says, "It may be that the weapons were destroyed."

Whizzard says, "Whether or not the weapons really work, you don't know."

Whizzard says, "It's a long, long shot."

Blundarr says, "I tell the group what I know about the weapons."

Ven says, "If they do still exist, though... they would be *most* valuable..."

Blundarr says, "Let's keep the weapons in mind while we travel, tehn."

Blundarr says, "er, then."

Whizzard says (to Ven), "And the undead would stop at nothing to kill anyone with them and destroy the weapons themselves."

Graaz asks, "the most valuable or the most dangerous--what if the undead gat hold of them?"

Blundarr asks, "If the undead couldn't destroy the weapons, could they use them?"

Whizzard says, "True. The mage gods are gods as well. Perhaps they could be slain."

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Whizz), "That's why it's important to sell them as quickly as possible to some would-be heroes."

Whizzard says, "You don't like to think of a world without the magic of the priests."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "hey, silly question--are there still mages and sorcerors? I've just seen no mention of them"

Ven says, "That's an unpleasant thought."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "They all died saving the world from the gods."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "There are traces of magic -- like the Mage Lore talent and the Sequencers prestige class."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "jeepers."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "That's what the rain of fire was. The gods chose to end the world, and the mages stopped them."

[whiz-games] mcp asks, "FROBAG?"

[whiz-games] Alex says (to mcp), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that FROBAG is Fiery Rain of Blood and Gore."

[whiz-games] mcp says (to alex), "good boy"

[whiz-games] Alex exclaims (at mcp), "Awwwk! No parse found!"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "FROMAG, I think."

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks (of mcp), "Where's his cork nut, then?"

[whiz-games] Alex awwwks. "Want cork nut!"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "More moon than blood."

Whizzard asks, "So, in any event, it's getting dark. Where are you all staying tonight?"

Blundarr asks, "Is there an inn?"

Glim asks, "Staying?"

Whizzard says, "There are several."

Glim was going to just walk around.

Whizzard says (to glim), "As you please. :)"

Blundarr asks, "Let's find an inn and get a room. We do have a caravan to join tomorrow, right?"

Graaz says, "I guess I'd rather hang with my new friends than sleep at whatever dingy hostel I stayed at before"

Ven says, "We could pool our money for a room, yes."

Glim asks (of Whiz), "I found a caravan?"

Whizzard says, "Yes. Set up for speedy travel."

Graaz thinks, "man, he doesn't sleep, and he'll never get old..."

Blundarr says, "OK, let's find a nice, non-bedbug infested inn."

Whizzard says (to graaz), "Just wait til he gets hurt."

Graaz says, "hrm"

Glim says, "Luckily that hasn't happened yet."

Whizzard says, "Ok. You find an inn, no sweat."

Glim says, "But when it does, you'll be my best friend for a few days."

Blundarr asks, "How much for a night?"

Whizzard says, "The innkeeper recognizes you from the fight and lets you stay free in exchange for recounting the story."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "We get back our CON bonus in HP back per night, correct?"

Blundarr says, "I gladly tell the story of our adventures."

Glim tells about the Relentless and the Daywalker.

Graaz says, "wow, being heroic is cool. Too bad about all the injuries."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "1 hp per level per day of rest."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Oh, wait, it's just our level."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Just one night at an inn won't do it?"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Does a night's sleep count as a day of rest?"

[whiz-games] Glim says (to blundarr), "this isn't final fantasy"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "For my purposes, yes."

Blundarr asks, "I just realized I could use some healing. Are there any other healers in town?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "A night at an inn with good food and soft beds is okay for that."

Ven asks, "Speaking of healing, how is Graaz?"

Whizzard says, "A priest staying at the inn sees your wounds and heals them for you, free of charge."

Whizzard says, "That goes for the whole party."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "So we're all back up to max HP?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah."

Ven asks, "Were they able to help him, after what happened yesterday?"

Graaz says, "I am healed."

[whiz-games] Blundarr exclaims, "Thanks!"

Whizzard says, "The priest bows, "You are true servants of Pyre. It is the least I could do.""

Blundarr says, "Glad to be of service."

Whizzard says, "After awhile, the night grows cold and oppressive, and folks begin to retire to their rooms."

Blundarr says, "Let's head for bed."

Giancarlo has arrived.

Graaz says, "zzz"

Blundarr says, "snore"

Glim continues sitting by the fire, meditating.

Graaz dreams of the many gods. Life is confusing.

Ven heads up to the room. If there aren't enough beds, he'll use his pack as a pillow and his cloak as a blanket.

Whizzard says, "In the middle of the night, you awaken, a strange feeling running through your body. Light shines in through the window."

Blundarr asks, "huh? wha?"

Glim says, "As soon as the light starts, I go outside to investigate."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus hopes for another relentless.

Blundarr says, "I look out the window."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "you are cruel"

Whizzard says, "Blinking in the unfamiliar light, you see a strange sight in the sky."

Graaz says, "blink blink"

Ven says, "..tzlutot..."

Blundarr asks, "What is it?"

Whizzard says, "A pale silver orb hangs among the stars, shining down on the world below."

Graaz says, "whoa"

Glim asks, "What is that?"

Blundarr asks, "Is this a good sign?"

Graaz asks, "is it the moon of legend?"

Whizzard says, "The people below go about their business without seeming to notice."

Ven asks, "...zvron lknt?"

Whizzard says, "(ie guards and such)"

Blundarr says, "Maybe this sight is reserved for us."

Ven peers across the room, blinking.

Graaz goes out to admire its light

Blundarr follows Graaz outside.

Ven asks, "Whassat light out there?"

Whizzard says, "The orb seems enornous, almost twice as big as the sun."

Whizzard says, "Its light is cool and soothing on your skin."

Blundarr asks, "I address the orb: Er, hello?"

Graaz says, "I say aloud, 'what a beautiful...night we're having.'"

Glim allows the light to shine upon him, holding his arms out from his sides.

Ven gets up and goes over to the window. "Great balls of..."

Whizzard says, "Darkness falls once again as your words seem to break the spell and the orb vanishes, leaving you outside in your nightclothes staring up at an empty sky. You get a few odd looks."

Graaz says, "no.."

Graaz asks (of Blundarr), "you saw it too?"

Ven blinks a few more times. "Did I just see a big glowy thng in the sky?"

Blundarr says, "I guess I head back inside, wondering what that was all about."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Or am I the only one in the room?"

Blundarr exclaims (at Graaz), "That's funny, I saw something too!"

Blundarr asks, "Could it be a sign?"

Whizzard says, "A tiny certainty fills your hearts. It was a sign...and a promise."

Graaz says, "It was a beautiful light. As if it promised night could be ours once more."

Blundarr exclaims, "That means we'll crush the undead!"

Graaz stands around thinking for awhile, then yawns and returns to bed

Ven, presumably alone in the room, goes back to lie down.

Glim meditates on this occurance.

Blundarr heads back to bed.

Whizzard says, "Sleep is long in coming, but eventually, a new day dawns. It is time for your jouney to Forge."

Glim says, "Good morning."

Graaz says, "hup hup hup."

Graaz eats his soul candy

Blundarr stretches and yawns

Blundarr asks, "When does the caravan leave?"

Whizzard says, "The events of the night before seem unreal, like a distant dream."

Ven gets up, shivering a bit. "Did anyone else see some kind of glowing thing up in the sky last night?"

Glim says (to Blundarr), "Soon. We must hurry to meet them."

Blundarr says, "Yeah, I did."

Glim says (to Ven), "Yes, I did."

Ven says, "Ah. So it wasn't a dream."

Graaz says, "I think I did."

Glim says (to Ven), "SInce I don't sleep, it couldn't have been a dream."

Glim says, "And I saw you all there."

Ven says, "Someone must be practicing some kind of old magics. Maybe working on a defense for the city. Or maybe just playing games with lights."

Blundarr says, "I bet some of the guards might remember us."

Whizzard says, "As you head down to leave the inn, the innkeeper looks at you oddly and asks, "Did you find whatever it is you were looking for last night?""

Graaz says, "I want to get on the road. That light made me feel like the world has good things yet in store"

Glim says (to Innkeeper), "We might have."

Blundarr says, "I think so."

Whizzard says, "You go down to the square where the caravan is gathering."

Whizzard says, "(I assume?)"

Ven does.

Blundarr says, "Yep, we go down to the caravan."

Glim heads out.

Ven makes sure he has everything he's supposed to have before leaving, of course.

Whizzard says, "(Just checking.)"

Blundarr says, "Yep, all our food and supplies are with us."

Whizzard says, "As you leave, the innkeeper hands Blundarr a wineskin. "Here, I saw what you did for that boy yesterday. Take this and share it with your friends. It's some of my best.""

Blundarr says, "Thanks, kind sir."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "people keep giving us presents I can't use. boo"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "What was the last present?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "(Oh, and here, take this handy tin of stone polish as well)"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "starts weaving a dreamcatcher for Glim"

[whiz-games] Glim says (to ven), "free room and board"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Also, I thought you didn't care about material possessions."

Whizzard says (to glim), "(I'd have them give you a medal, but you couldn't pin it on anyway. :)"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "Gilm doesn't. I do"

[whiz-games] Glim says (to whiz), "ha"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Hee."

Whizzard says, "Anyhow, the organizer of this caravan is a Royal Knight, returning from visiting home."

Whizzard says, "You feel safe knowing that he's with the caravan."

Blundarr says, "Sounds like a pretty important person."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Is his name Joe?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Hey, that's my line."

Blundarr asks, "So we should get to Forge by the end of today?"

Whizzard says, "My name is Joseph, and I am a member of his Majesty's Royal Knights. I have formed this caravan for interested parties wishing to arrive in Forge quickly. We will be heading through the Gates of Dawn to the city beyond."

Glim says, "Which route are we taking? We had some trouble with rockslides heading to Forge a few days ago."

Blundarr says, "Well met, Sir Joseph."

Whizzard asks, "Hmm, you were travelling through the mountains? A chancy route. Were you travelling with merchants?"

Graaz asks, "That still bugs me. Did the undead set that trap for us, or do wargs know how to tie a tripwire now?"

Glim says, "Indeed. Some very slow merchants."

Ven says (to Graaz), "It was the undead, I expect."

Whizzard says, "That explains it then. They could not have made the journey in time otherwise."

Ven says, "Hoping to delay us past nightfall."

Whizzard says, "We will take a route across the plains."

[whiz-games] Miseri says, "Yay Joe."

Whizzard says, "Longer, but surer."

Glim says, "I'm glad to see this caravan is better planned."

Blundarr asks, "How long?"

Whizzard says, "In case I need to remind you, do not antagonize the Guardian of the Gates."

Whizzard says, "He is extremely powerful, and short-tempered, and he doesn't speak to travellrs in any event."

Blundarr says, "OK, I'll keep my mouth shut."

Whizzard says, "We should arrive at the Gates about an hour after noon."

Whizzard says, "It will be a hard run. Try to keep up."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "er, run?"

Glim looks slightly nervous at the word 'run'.

Ven says, "I'm not sure how well I can run with a pack."

Whizzard says, "I have only allowed the fittest among the applicants to join the caravan, and I have faith in your stamina."

Blundarr stretches.

Graaz is itching to go

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Hmm. That 'no run' thing is stupidly inconvenient..."

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol asks, "Is there a game tonight?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Consider it ditched for now."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Oh, hey wait, no..."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Long distance travel is done at a 'hussle' anyway."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "oh, okay"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "So it's all right."

Whizzard says, "Is everyone ready? You've all visited the water closet?" He grins. "Good. Let's be about it.""

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Hustle is what, again, compared to base rate?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Double."

Graaz says, "hup hup hup"

Ven falls in line.

Glim starts trotting.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Hustling causes subdual amage, doesn't it?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "er, damage"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yes."

Blundarr jogs along with the caravan.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "1 point per hour beyond the first."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "wow"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "that's gonna suck"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "I don't heal subdual damage either, do I?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Subdual you can heal."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "oh, yay"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "That's just resting."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Can you do subdual damage to a rock?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "And you may be immune to it anyhow."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Check your race write-up."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "heh"

Whizzard says, "The city guards watch bemusedly as you trot out across the new bridge to Forge."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "hey, no subdual damage"

[whiz-games] Ven exclaims, "I don't know but I've been told!"

Whizzard says, "The planks groan alarmingly under Glim, but bear his weight. Apparently it was built with Allurans in mind."

[whiz-games] Ven exclaims, "The road to Forge is paved with gold!"

Glim says, "Whew. Sound construction, there."

[whiz-games] Ven exclaims, "I don't know and I don't care!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Zombies groan, "Sound off, one two, three four...""

[whiz-games] Ven exclaims, "I can't carry it anywhere!"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "so, most of the Havenites were human?"

Whizzard says, "The day passes uneventfully, with each of you slipping into your familiar runner's trance."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "where do we see the stonier and hairier folk? and the see-through types?"

Blundarr gets his second wind.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Most folks are. Humans forged the blessed cities and not as many of the other races survived."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "ah"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Allurans are quite rare. Orcs, minotaurs and gnolls somewhat less so, and the other races are somewhat more common."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "There's probably a Gnolltown in most big cities, where you can find ethnic cuisine and signs no one else can read."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "and getting more rare every year, sadly"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ah, throw serpentines in the somewhat less so category."

Whizzard says, "The miles pass as you race the night. Almost before you realize it, you've reached the base of the path leading up to the Gates."

Glim walks next to Blundarr, so he can shut him up if he gets talky.

Graaz says, "ooh, tall..."

[whiz-games] jwalrus asks, "shades are common?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "lots o' deaders"

[whiz-games] jwalrus says, "I guess that makes sense, actually ... right"

Whizzard says, "The trail is carved from the solid stone, winding up and up over a thousand feet on a near-vertical cliff."

Whizzard says, "It is the only way up the Plateau of Respite."

Whizzard says, "Unless of course, you can fly."

[whiz-games] jwalrus says, "I'm probably just among the humans who've not entirely got around to thinking of them as normal members of society"

Glim walks as near the cliff, and as far from the edge, as possible.

[whiz-games] Glim says, "you bigot"

Whizzard asks (of glim), "Hee, 20d6+20 damage, anyone?"

Glim says, "oh dear"

[whiz-games] jwalrus says, "unlike allurans, who are as nice a folk as one could ever hope to meet"

[whiz-games] Ven is briefly AFK again.

Glim says, "just the bonus is enough to shatter me"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "heh"

Whizzard says, "You find no breath for idle chatter as you climb the demanding trail."

Whizzard says, "The sun peaks, and you stop for lunch, seeing how close you are to safety."

[whiz-games] Ven is back again.

Blundarr munches his food.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What sort of food did we get?"

Whizzard says, "Joseph says, "15 minutes only, please. Let's not get careless just because we're near the Circle.""

Ven drinks his fill of water, before bothering with food.

Glim stands around impatiently while everyone eats.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Light food. Dried fruits, shelled nuts, jerky."

Graaz drinks a water, bites a food

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Ah, the ol' trail mix."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Well, pound cake could be a death sentence with the encumbrance rules..."

Blundarr asks, "So, while we're eating, nothing out of the ordinary is happening?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "IRL, I'm hungry, and this isn't helping :)"

Whizzard says, "You scarcely lick the crumbs from your hands when Joseph says, "All right, time to move. Remember, don't toy with the Guardian. If he wants you dead, I can't save you.""

Blundarr nods

Ven says, "Why would..."

Ven trails off, deciding not to make trouble by asking questions.

Glim says (to Ven), "Don't ask. Just move."

Graaz will try to slink in behind someone more charismatic

Blundarr acts natural.

Whizzard says, "You round the final bend in the trail, and stand before the Gates themselves."

Whizzard says, "They are enormous, and you wonder at the legend that claims they were built from a single tree."

Whizzard says, "They must stand 200' high, made of logs at least 20' wide."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "And that's just the porter's entrance."

Whizzard says, "Archers line the top of the Gates, far above you."

[whiz-games] Whizzard exclaims, "Ha!"

Whizzard says, "And standing before the closed gates, almost insignificant by comparison, is a human in dented, battered full plate mail, leaning on a rusty sword."

Whizzard says, "Joseph waves to someone at the top of the Gates, and grinding gears begin to turn."

Whizzard says, "They open just wide enough to admit one person at a time - no wider."

Ven still paces slowly in place, to keep his legs moving.

Glim takes his place in line.

Whizzard says, "The other travellers go through, until only you and Joseph remain outside."

Graaz tries not to look like an awestruck hick

Blundarr gets in line.

Whizzard says, "You step towards the Gates, and cross a thin silver line on the ground."

Whizzard says, "The man in armor looks over at you, straightens up, and walks towards you."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I knew it"

Whizzard says, "Joseph says, "Oh fuck.""

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "hooo boy"

Glim stands perfectly still, not saying a word.

Whizzard says, "He then does his best to get out of the Guardian's way."

Blundarr acts even more natural.

Ven waits politely in line.

Graaz stands still

Whizzard says, "The knight looks over at Joseph. And clears his throat. Then, in a gravelly voic says, "Go on. I want to talk to these travellers. Alone.""

[whiz-games] Glim says, "whimper"

Whizzard says, "Joseph nearly runs for the gate."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Oh, ah. He wants to share tips on undead slaying with us."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "And swap recipes, no doubt."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "aw. I was hoping joseph was gonna turn out to be a daywalker"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "oh, no, I don't have a favorite color"

Blundarr tries not to perspire too much.

Whizzard says, ""Sit.""

Graaz sits

Blundarr sits

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Like, 'when you let a seven foot suit of armor destroy an ancient artifact capable of generating circles of protection, make sure you kill it right'"

Ven sits.

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I sit?"

Glim attempts to sit.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "You are capable of sitting, yes."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "whew"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "wasn't sure how articulated I am"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "you're not a gingerbread man"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "You are soft when you need to move, in a magic sort of way."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "I want a Glim action figure with posable limbs."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to whiz), "that's what I tell all the ladies"

[whiz-games] Whizzard rim shots.

Whizzard says, ""You are Marked.""

Glim asks, "Marked?"

Whizzard says, ""Something is Hunting you.""

Blundarr gulps

Ven looks back and forth at the others.

Whizzard says, ""Why are you so important to the undead?""

Whizzard says, ""Speak.""

Graaz says, "we...we were given a vision."

Blundarr says, "We have fought against them."

Glim says, "A man we knew had a vision."

Ven thinks, 'Does he mean me too, or just them?'

Whizzard says, ""Explain.""

Glim says, "He saw us fighting someone named, named...."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "what was the name?"

Graaz asks, "'arcanus'?"

Glim says, "That's it."

Whizzard says, ""..." "Ah.""

Whizzard says, ""You may Go.""

Graaz stands

Blundarr gets up

Glim stands and walks towards the gates.

Whizzard says, ""Get some truesteel as soon as possible.""

Ven gets up, a bit shakier now.

Blundarr gets in line to enter.

Glim says, "Thank you."

Blundarr says, "Thanks."

Whizzard says, ""Good Luck.""

Graaz tries to speak, stammers, gets in line to go

Whizzard says, "The Guardian resumes his post."

Glim waits until he's past the gate and out of earshot, then waits a bit further. "Whew, thought we were goners."

Blundarr asks, "Truesteel? What's that?"

Graaz asks, "what is truesteel?"

Whizzard says, "You make your way through the gate and you are assaulted by your fellow caravan members, wanting to know what happened."

Glim says, "I don't know, but we'd better get some."

Blundarr asks, "Do I know anything about it from my racial memory?"

Ven hisses, "Did you say *Arcanus*?"

Glim says, "We shouldn't say anything about Arcanus to them"

Graaz says, "yes. that's the name Garas named."

Glim says, "but we should ask them about truesteel. and we can mention the Daywalker"

Ven asks (of Graaz), "Did you happen to notice if I was in that vision, or just...?"

Glim says (to Ven), "Garas had the vision, not us."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Er, s/notice/find out/"

Graaz says (to Ven), "no, it was Garas' vision. He was murdered before he could explain."

Ven nods glumly.

Whizzard says, "Joseph whistles at the tale. "Well, the Guardian hasn't spoken in 100 years. If he says you need truesteel, I'll make sure you get some."

Glim says (to Joseph), "Thank you."

Graaz says, "thank you, Knight"

Blundarr says, "Much thanks, Sir Knight."

Blundarr says, "I guess truesteel is something the undead are vulnerable to."

Whizzard says, "Don't thank me. I've seen him kill a phalanx of 100 Relentless by himself. We take his advice very seriously."

Glim says, "Eeeagh."

Glim says, "We had trouble with one relentless."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "whoa"

Blundarr says, "That's some warrior."

Whizzard says, "You fought a Relentless and lived? Impressive."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "just the idea that phalances of 100 relentless regularly attack forge is impressive enough"

[whiz-games] Glim feels snug at the sucessful monster-dropping

[whiz-games] Glim says, "er, smug"

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol says, "Yay phalanx."

Whizzard asks, "Did you remember to bless the helmet and melt it?"

Glim says, "Er."

Ven asks, "Remember?"

Glim says, "'Remember' would be the wrong word."

Blundarr says, "Oh, yeah..."

Glim says, "Shit."

Ven asks, "Should we ask what happens if we don't?"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "this is where I feel smug about being a spectator"

Whizzard says, "Ah, right. You aren't knigts. You probably wouldn't have known about that."

Blundarr says, "Well, now we know."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "bah"

Graaz says, "unh."

Glim says, "Anything else we'd need to know? Just in case we meet another."

Graaz says, "we need instruction. what with Being Hunted."

Whizzard says, "Well, you'll have your chance if you ever leave a Circle at night."

Whizzard says, "It'll be there. Don't ask me how."

Blundarr says, "I wonder if there's a school for undead killers."

Glim feels allwarm and cozy now.

[whiz-games] (from Ven) Joe says, "Well, just the fact that they'll roll over on their backs if you tickle them behind the left ear."

Glim asks (of Whizz), "wait, the same one?"

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol asks, "What channel are we spectating, anyways?"

Whizzard says, "But if you don't bless it and melt the helmet, it isn't dead."

Whizzard says, "Doesn't matter what you do."

Glim says, "Argh."

Blundarr asks, "You don't think it's been following us, do you?"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says (to RC), "the game of Mareilon being played in the Reading Room south of Theah, with commentary in #whiz-games"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "#whiz-games -- also, 'walk the plank. south'"

Whizzard says, "And they hold grudges forever."

RogerCarbol has arrived.

Glim says, "I wonder if that's what's Hunting us."

[whiz-games] RogerCarbol has joined the channel.

Blundarr says, "Well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger."

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol says, "Thanks."

Ven asks, "How good is their vision?"

Whizzard says, "Heh. Better you than me."

Glim says, "Thanks."

Glim picks up the pace so people will be too tired to talk.

Ven asks, "I mean, could one of those things see something, say... twenty-five yards away, at night?"

Whizzard says, "I've heard that they don't see in the normal sense of the word. Rather, they see souls. And there's nothing that can hide or disguise a soul."

Graaz whimpers

Ven says, "Ah. Erk."

Blundarr says, "I guess we'll just have to kill it again when we meet it again."

Glim says, "Oh boy."

Whizzard says, "I'm still surprised you killed it. Normally takes 20 knights to take down one."

Blundarr asks, "How hot does the fire have to be to melt the helmet?"

Glim asks (of Blundarr), "Why don't you go deal with that and we'll go to Forge?"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus is now imagining a helmet-blessing-and-melting production line after the Guardian's last outing.

Blundarr smiles.

Blundarr says, "Sorry, just trying to keep morale up."

Whizzard asks, "How hot can you get it?"

Glim says, "Right."

Graaz says, "we were lucky"

[Crows-Nest] Ven asks, "Hee. Hey, what happens if you move the armor inside a circle? Is it then stuck on the inside instead of the outside?"

Graaz prepares to clap a hand over any mouth that mentions the stone

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Stuck is the wrong word. "Past" is a better one."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "yipes"

Whizzard says, "Anyhow, if you haven't been to Forge yet, look up ahead."

Blundarr looks

Ven looks up ahead.

Glim looks.

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus was never really clear on how the party *did* defeat the Relentless, come to think of it.

Whizzard says, "The city of Forge is huge - as big as the other 8 cities put together. Its walls stand 60' high, and there are prayers and symbols carved into every stone."

Blundarr exclaims, "Looks safe to me!"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "whizzard felt pity, basically"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "there was that big beam o' turning"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "He provided us with a magic artifact of great power."

Whizzard says, "It represents the life's work of hundreds of thousands of people, building themselves a sanctuary able to withstand the power of the gods themselves."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Which the relentless gave up his own magic artifact of great power to destroy."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "right, but then it survived that and then randomly died halfway through eating Graaz's soul from no obvious cause"

Blundarr whistles, clearly impressed.

Graaz says, "gosh"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says (to jwal), "Oh, we kept hitting it."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "well, blundarr and I were kicking its ass"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Dramatic last action. It was dead on its feet."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Well, I say 'we', but I mean Glim and Blundarr."

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Well, as dead as a Relentless gets, usually."

Ven asks, "A relentless probably couldn't get in here, right?"

Whizzard says, "As you near the city, two ruhks fly past overhead, carrying their riders."

Ven asks, "I mean, even if he were like that other thing in Haven, the guardian could take care of him... right?"

Blundarr says, "I took a few rukh riding lessons once."

Graaz says, "oooh"

Whizzard says, "They land atop a high tower in the city. Activity bustles throughout the city."

Whizzard says, "Church bells ring. Merchants move around. The chatter alone is deafening."

Whizzard says, "You walk up to the gates, which are wide open, and past 8 Royal Knights like Joseph. One of them smiles at your dumbfounded looks and says, "Welcome to Forge.""

Blundarr says, "Thanks. This is a nice city you have here."

Glim says, "Thank you."

Whizzard says, "Well, it's after 6, and this is a good place to leave off..."

Glim says, "okay, cool"

Glim asks, "what's truesteel?"

Whizzard says, "You'll find out next time."

Blundarr says, "OK, sounds good to me."

Glim says, "sigh"

Graaz says, "okay doke"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "How much XP do we get? :)"

Whizzard says, "In the meantime, level up your characters again to 3rd level."

Graaz says, "woh"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Even those of us who missed the fight? Nifty."

Blundarr says, "Gotcha."

Blundarr smiles.

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol asks, "What system is this?"

Glim says, "wow"

Blundarr asks, "The next game is three weeks from now?"

Whizzard says, "This is a playtest campaign. I need to see how the rules perform all the way to level 20."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "d20"

Glim says, "hey, cool"

Graaz says, "mmm"

Glim says, "I've never taken a character past 5. :)"

Whizzard says, "Yes, 3 weeks from now, Saturay, at 1 pm PST."

Whizzard says, "day"

Blundarr asks, "Is that March 2nd?"

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus has connected.

Whizzard says, "Anyone who has questions about characters and/or Mareilon itself, now is a good time to ask em."

Whizzard asks, "Not sure. Anyone have a calendar?"

Blundarr says, "Let me run to the kitchen and check."

Graaz says, "yeah, March 2"

Ven says, "Looks right to me/."

Blundarr says, "Yep, March 2nd is it."

Whizzard says, "Also, before you go, I want to get your reactions to today's session."

Whizzard says, "I know it was a bit railroady - it was sort of the campaign establishing session."

Blundarr says, "I liked it. Wish I could have gotten into that combat though. :)"

Ven says, "We're all going to die."

Graaz says, "I would have liked to get to do more. It was on the existential side"

Ven says, "Except for Blundarr."

Glim says, "yeah, I'm scared to death"

Glim says, "but, hey"

Blundarr says, "It's definitely getting more interesting."

Glim says, "I realized what mareilon reminds me of, tho"

Glim asks, "anyone ever play earthdawn?"

Blundarr says, "I played it a bit, a few years ago."

Whizzard says, "Heh, yeah, it's a bit Earthdawny."

Whizzard says, "Only with the Horrors still on the loose, really."

Glim says, "right"

Blundarr says, "I guess we'll be fighting a lot more undead soon."

Whizzard remembers accidentally wiping out the party in Earthdawn back in college. "Sorry about that, Leon. :)"

Glim says, "whoops. :)"

Whizzard says, "Tough system to gauge."

Glim says, "yeah"

Blundarr says, "I actually forgot about that."

Glim says, "I enjoyed the story, but the system blew"

Glim says, "blood magic was fun, tho"

Whizzard says, "Well, clearly it left its Mark on my subconscious."

Blundarr asks, "Is there an updated version of the game docs?"

Whizzard asks, "Ok, so questions? Things about Mar that confuse you? Ability clarifications? Advice wanted on feats?"

Glim says, "mm"

Whizzard says, "The stuff in bb 6 is the newest I've got right now."

Glim says, "fairly clear so far"

Blundarr asks, "Is bb6 on the fourcoffees website?"

Whizzard says, "Bet you thought I was gonna stick you with babysitting the kid."

Graaz says, "yeahp"

Ven says (to Blundarr), "That's in my webspace."

Blundarr says, "Ah."

Whizzard says, "It's that file in 'bb #whiz-games 6'."

Ven says, "'bb #whiz-games = 6', he means."

Whizzard says, "Yeah."

Ven says, "Erase the feats.rtf part for a few other files."

Blundarr says, "OK, I see. Thanks."

jwalrus says, "tho the = is unneeded"

Whizzard asks, "Also, didja enjoy the Daywalker?"

Blundarr says, "Didn't see too much of him, but I'd like to get a piece of him regardless."

Graaz says, "yeah, sass and insults from the dead was novel"

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol says, "Day Walker, Texas Ranger"

Graaz says, "really does add a creepy dimension"

Glim says, "mmhmm"

Whizzard says (to blundarr), "You'll want to read the logs at some point. Unfortunately you missed some important stuff."

Glim says, "I'm worried about this relentless now"

Whizzard says, "You should be. I designed them to be A.W.F.U.L."

Blundarr says, "I just got the URL, so I'll take a look at the logs. Thanks."

Glim says, "heh"

jwalrus asks, "is there a bestiary of mareilon undead yet?"

Whizzard says, "Hell, you haven't even seen the nasty undead yet."

Glim asks, "er, relentless isn't nasty?"

Whizzard says, "Well, I take that back, Daywalkers are pretty high in the hierarchy."

Glim says, "sheesh"

Ven says, "The logs will probably end up at http://www.bioc.rice.edu/~lpsmith/IF/7thSea/mareilon/"

Glim says, "mmm"

Whizzard says, "Nah, relentless are pretty small, really."

Glim says, "I could see gaming as being IF, but mareilon sure ain't 7thsea"

Whizzard asks, "Why do you think I gave you all those nifty Talents?"

jwalrus asks, "oh, yeah, since daywalkers appear to be incredibly nasty, how come they haven't destroyed all the cities yet?"

Glim says, "woo boy"

Blundarr says, "I'm a bit worried I might be consulting my racial memory all the time. :)"

Graaz says, "night, all. thanks for fun time"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "You'll note it was fighting a running battle."

Graaz goes home.

Glim says, "oh, yeah, that's my question."

Blundarr says, "Yep. Kevin, thanks for running the game."

Glim says, "if I'm 300 years old, why don't I remember anything useful? :)"

Whizzard says, "Oops. You'll note it was fighting a running battle. There are folks around that can squish a Daywalker."

Ven says (to Glim), "Because you just woke up, and all your old memories were missing."

Glim says, "oh ah"

Glim says, "clever of me"

Whizzard says, "In game design terms? No one gets to remember before the rain of fire."

Glim says, "sad"

Whizzard says, "That would make it less Legendary."

Glim says, "heh"

Blundarr says, "I'll see you all later. Hopefulllook"

Ven says, "Except for Blundarr."

Whizzard says, "Nite Leon."

Ven says, "But that's magic."

Ven waves to Blundarr.

Blundarr says, "Ack, typos. See you all later. :)"

Ven says, "Or unnatural, at least."

Blundarr goes home.

Whizzard says, "Well, right. It's a Talent. Talents break the rules."

Whizzard says, "Otherwise they wouldn't be very cool."

You ask, "Should I close up the log?"

jwalrus asks, "hey, is the cities.rtf in bb 3 the current one?"

Whizzard says, "Yes please."