Author Topic: Game Thread, Chapter 1: Stranger Things Have Happened (Read 12490 times)

Bozwevial · « **Reply #80 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:30:29 PM »

[spoiler]R2 can determine that the Arcane Mark has no inherent meaning beyond the symbol itself and that the spell's caster level is 11.[/spoiler]

Autpek leads Marie off to the kitchen, slightly hampered by the girl's unwillingness to let go. Meanwhile, R2 floats over to the map, hovering just behind Sarai's shoulder to examine it.

Garryl · « **Reply #81 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:24:24 AM »

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I don't suppose anyone's taken a proper look at what the map represents? I know you mentioned that it's a map of the country, but what's in the center that's covered by the Arcane Mark and its gaping maw (almost like a crater with fangs, I suspect)? R2 can make a Knowledge check (local +9 or geography +7 with another energy point into the module) if you want, and Autpek can do Knowledge local at +10.
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Bozwevial · « **Reply #82 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:38:52 AM »

[spoiler]The region which is covered by the Arcane Mark is mostly poor farming land and some swamp, not worth the effort it would take to scrape out an existence there. Technically it's been claimed by most of the surrounding countries, all of whom have some sort of representation there, but it's useless enough that no one bothers to dispute any of the land claims.[/spoiler]

Nanshork · « **Reply #83 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:17:27 PM »

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You call that a knowledge check? Do I have to come over there and show you how a real man makes knowledge checks?

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PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #84 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:55:00 PM »

"Well, let's go check this place out. Someone went to a lot of trouble to send us this damned thing, cryptic as it is..."

Amechra · « **Reply #85 on:** July 28, 2011, 01:39:17 AM »

"I concur. But we simply can't leave Marie like this. It is truly shocking to have this happen in your first week, I would assume."

Sarai turns and smiles at Marie (ooc: Who I presume is about to start shuddering whenever I perform ANY gesture towards her, due to Sarai's sharpened teeth and glittering eyes. Oh well.), and then glances down at Jacob.

"By the way, you are free to go. I'll send another letter to the town council and to St. Cuthbert's church asking them to please stop doing this kind of thing. It simply ruins the lawn."

Sarai stops for a moment, and then asks,

"By the way, why did they bring you here lashed together, luv? They usually reserve that one for the crazies"

Bozwevial · « **Reply #86 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:33:15 AM »

Marie gives Sarai a feeble smile before tottering out of the room.

Jacob shrugs. "Search me. He seemed pretty eager to do it, though. Nutty zealots, all of them. That church is a dying breed, you mark my words."

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #87 on:** July 28, 2011, 12:03:35 PM »

Urglmek shakes his head and says to Jacob "As long as there are desperate people looking to band together and blame some poor, hapless sods for their troubles, that church will have plenty of business..."

Nanshork · « **Reply #88 on:** July 28, 2011, 04:49:36 PM »

Kyrish finishes his breakfast, ignoring the others as he pondered the mark in the middle of the map and what it might signify.

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #89 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:13:49 PM »

To Jacob, he says "Hmm... you say when you woke up to find the package unexpectedly in your room, you had a headache and heard a voice telling you where to take it? That sounds like a spell of some kind..."

Urglmek scans Jacob for magical emanations.
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Take 10 on Spellcraft for 26 and Knowledge (Arcana) for 19 to see if he might know what that would be, whether there is an aura or not. Depending on the spell level, there might be a lingering aura, though.
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Bozwevial · « **Reply #90 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:56:36 PM »

[spoiler]No lingering magic remains around Jacob. However, Urglmek has heard of magic that can implant subtle suggestions in pliable minds, and it would certainly be possible (but difficult) to modify someone's memory through magic.[/spoiler]

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #91 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:34:24 PM »

"Hmm... no lingering auras... Jacob, where were you when you woke up with this strange package and headache? And do you have any blank spots in your memories from around that time?"

Bozwevial · « **Reply #92 on:** July 29, 2011, 02:53:27 AM »

"I was at home, sleeping where I normally do. And...no, that day was the same as any other."

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #93 on:** July 29, 2011, 03:48:05 AM »

"You sure? You seemed about to say something else."

After waiting for his reply, Urglmek follows up with "Do you know anything about this area on the map where this... mouth... is drawn?"

Bozwevial · « **Reply #94 on:** July 30, 2011, 04:15:17 AM »

"Just thinking. This is the most trouble I've had since the cattle stopped giving milk.

I'm not a geographer, so not a lot. All I do know is that it's a lot of mud and dirt, and not good dirt either. Can't imagine why anyone would want to life out there."

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #95 on:** July 30, 2011, 05:40:45 PM »

"Well, I don't have any more questions for you. Do you have a family to get back to? Is it anywhere near where we're going? If so, you're welcome to travel with us for protection, I guess...

And let me give you a few coins for your troubles."

Urglmek pulls out a coin purse from somewhere (you probably don't want to know where a man wearing a loincloth keeps his coinpurse), and hands Jacob a few gold pieces.

Bozwevial · « **Reply #96 on:** July 30, 2011, 08:34:40 PM »

"I think I'll just make my own way back, thank you much. I've had enough excitement today." Jacob nods politely before taking the gold and heading for the door.

PhaedrusXY · « **Reply #97 on:** August 03, 2011, 11:36:52 PM »

Urglmek goes to prepare his things... and then realizes he doesn't have any. So he just waits impatiently near the door, as if he's ready to start out on the journey immediately.

Garryl · « **Reply #98 on:** August 03, 2011, 11:57:59 PM »

"Are we going somewhere, then? Let me pack a travel bag."

Nanshork · « **Reply #99 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:49:34 PM »

Kyrish looks up at the others. "Oh, we're leaving now are we? Let me go prepare my belongings." He then starts speaking words of power, creating doors within solid walls in order to reach his room.

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Author Topic: Game Thread, Chapter 1: Stranger Things Have Happened (Read 12490 times)