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[Beirus]

Rest and recover. Then go check the library for anything on divine blessings, paladins and avatars, or the Goddess of the Woods if I have recovered from fatigue.

[Unholy_Pariah]

attempt to save myself by killing the wolf. Scream louder.

((Just curious, is it possible to acquire combat pets?))

[Sarrak]

"Oh well, if you don't mind a few bruises, I'm fine.

Brother against brother! Hopefully, this won't become an old DF-style sparring session...

[BlitzDungeoneer]

With the help of my new minionconvert, look for more people to convert to the One True Faith.

[LuckyKobold]

(BlitzDungoneer out of curiosity, What exactly is Zack Abrams attempting to convert people to?)

[BlitzDungeoneer]

((The ONE TRUE FAITH which worships our Lord and Saviour, Thestui, He Who Brings Beginning and End.))

[adwarf]

Jase Bladeheart
After a short break you leave the courtyard once more, and head for the Library in the hopes of finding something of use to your goals. Your search is much more successful this time around as you manage to find a somewhat detailed account of the various Holy Orders within the Kingdom, and how they came to be.

... The first of the Holy Orders are the Sword-bearers, divine warriors of the All-Father who have dedicated their lives to ensuring the safety of the Kingdom at all costs, and it is because of these vows that their numbers are few. Since their founding the Sword-bearers have dedicated a vast portion of their members to the border forts of the Red Wastes, and there these great warriors have wielded the divine wrath of their god to smite their demonic, ungodly foes ....

... The second of these Orders are the Soulkeepers, an Order of warriors sworn to Azmag the God of Death and Keeper of Souls. They take oaths of servitude to guard the places of eternal rest scattered throughout the kingdom, and to free the souls of the dead from their infernal existence in this world. They are the bane of the Undead, the blessed Gravekeepers, and the Ever-Living.

... The third, and last of the Orders are the Farseekers, devout followers of Vegnagun the God of Knowledge and Lore Master. They dedicate their lives to scouring the world for lost knowledge, to regain that which has been lost to time from dozens of wars and near extinction events that many Farseekers have discovered once sought to wipe the mortal races from the world. They are said to draw their power directly from the knowledge of the Lore Master himself, inscribing sacred compositions upon their skin to harness this power ...

... For each of these Orders what is known of their recruitment methods, and their ascendance to champions of the Gods is very limited. All we can say for sure is that their devotion must be absolute, and that most are led to their ascendance by a priest or priestess of that Gods flock ...

Chronus
You continue your day attempting over, and over again to create something medically sound, but end up with only a herbal bandage to show for your efforts. A doctor would recommend that for a bad wound ... possibly. Probably not.

Well maybe if they were desperate.

One Rag, and One Bag of Ingredients lost. One Herbal Bandage Gained.

Mark Juno & Zein
With little else to actually do in the Fort at the moment the two of you step out into the courtyard for a spare, finding a semi clear area and putting a little distance between yourselves you ready your weapons and size each other up for a few moments. The start of the fight is abrupt as Mark throws himself forward jabbing at Zein with the non-pointy end of his spear sending the blacksmith stumbling back as he barely manages to knock the blow aside. With Zein's unsure footing, and bad positioning it doesn't take long before mark comes around from the side lashing out to whack the smith in the side with the shaft of the spear however before the blow lands Zein stumbles and takes the blow to his head. All in all the training session ended rather poorly with neither of you feeling as if you learned anything and Zein ... well that welp across the side of his head isn't going to be very comfortable.


Zack Abrams
You continue your preaching throughout Belton with your drunkard follower close at hand, but you find your words quickly fall on the ears of highly religious people or those who simply see you as an idiot attempting to exploit their good nature. Whatever your true purpose you end your search for new followers feeling the town has turned only mildly hostile towards you.

Spoiler: Drunkard Cultist, Ally (click to show/hide)

HP: 4/4
Equipment:
Broken Bottle [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee]

Traits:
Drunken not-so-Master - This Drunkard suffers a -2 to all rolls.

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Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

Elric - 70
Wolf - 26

Elric
You fumble at the arrows in your quiver as the wolf continues to chomp down on your shoulder, and in a moment of bliss you find one of them slide free from the quiver and into your hand. Grunting you curl your fist around the arrow and slam it into the animal's side, and though you feel blood begin to gush from the new wounds the feral beast continues its attacks knowing all to well flight would likely end in death.

Wolf
The wolf tears a bit of the flesh from your shoulder, and then latches down on it once again though this time its grip slides somewhat from the slick coating of blood covering both of you.

Spoiler: Wolf (click to show/hide)

HP: 2/6
Bite, and Claw: [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Traits:
Agile - -2 to opponent's accuracy rolls.

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Spoiler: Loot (click to show/hide)

Gold: 76

2x Light Dirk [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Throwing Weapon]
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [20 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2), 12 Iron-Tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Infinite]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 4/4]
Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 1/2]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices.]
Northern Furs [Armor: 1]
Cracked Greatbow [Atk Speed: 1, Ranged, Powerful]
Quiver [8x Iron-tipped Arrows (Atk: 3)]
4x Rusted Chainmail Vest [Armor: 1]
3x Faded Sword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed 1, Melee, Pale Shade]

Spoiler: Chronus, Dermonster (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
MP: 4/4
Armor: 1
Level: 2
XP: 17/20

Gold: 63

Equipment:
Darkwood Stave [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Catalyst]
Concealed Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Curved Handaxe [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee]
Rusted Platemail [Armor: 2]
Sturdy Round Shield [Block Chance: 20%]

Improvised Firebomb [Unlit, Light and throw to set any opponents in a short range from impact Aflame]

Memnok's Guide to the Basics and Fundamentals of Necromancy [Wrapped in Rags, A Guide to the Basics of Necromancy, Contains 2 More Spells to be Learned]
Book on Wilder Magic [A Book on the basics of Wilder Magic, 1 more spell to be Learned.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Can be used to record various things. Essay on Zombie Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, Essay on Human Weaknesses and Advised Combat Methods, A Beginner's Essay on the Basics, and Nuances of Healing, Seventeen Pages are Blank.]
Book of Essays and Blank Pages [Contains A Report on the Condition, and Potential Restoration of Fort Gelden, Observations on the Clashes between Human and Skeletal Warriors, 18 Blank Pages]
Blank Book [Contains 20 Blank Pages]

3x Weak Health Poultice [Heals 4 HP, Uses: 2/2]
Rough Bandages [Cures Minor Bleeding, Single Use]
Herbal Bandages [Cures Intense Bleeding, Single Use]

Basic Lockpicking Kit [Provides no bonuses but allows for picking of locks.]
Mortar & Pestle [Allows the making of Potions and Poultices]
Scribing Tools [+1 bonus to stuff like recording observations, writing scrolls, etc.]
2x Torch [When lit provides light for ten turns, Unlit]
Flint & Steel [Allow lighting of fires, Uses: Unlimited]
Skin of Oil [A wineskin filled with oil, Uses: 3/4]
2x Rag [Can be tied to things]
Length of Rope [Allows the process of not falling to your death.]
Necromancer's Femur Bone [The Femur of a Necromancer slain in the Darkwood.]

Spells:
Necromancy
Withering Blast [Cost of 2 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. A mass of white light launches from the catalyst and devours the life of anything in its way, deals 3 HP worth of damage to those it hits and gives that HP back to the caster.]
Summon Spirit [Cost of 4 MP per cast, requires a catalyst. You summon a spirit from the realm of the dead to aid you in your quest, of course whether that spirit is a peasant or a great knight seems to be completely random.]
Bone Vessel [Cost 1 MP per MP stored into a skull. A human skull can store at most 8 MP, any more can cause the skull to explode violently.]
Mage Light [Cost 1 MP per cast. You summon a magical light which you can command to stick to a specific surface, or follow you.]

Wilder Magic
Power Within [After a short incantation the target a dim red light begins to shimmer around the target's body. While activated the target gains +2 damage, and +1 attack speed to their weapon, but they suffer 4 damage every turn it is active.]
Wild Pact [This spell allows two people to make a pact, one person becomes the guardian and the other the receiver. The purpose of this spell is to take the damage that the receiver takes and transfer it to the guardian instead. The spell takes one turn to make the pact, and one turn to cancel the pact.]

Trait:
Exceptional Potential - You gain 25% more Experience
Bookworm - +2 to Rolls to Garner Knowledge from Books, to transfer knowledge from one source to another, etc.

Crafting Recipes:
Herbalism
Minor Health Poultice [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Mortar & Pestle, and access to a water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher is a success, rolls of 18 or higher result in the creation of 2 of this item.] (Heals 4 HP, 2 Uses)
Rough Bandage [Requires a Rag, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher result in two of this item.] (Heals Minor Bleeding, Single Use)
Herbal Bandage [Requires a Bag of Ingredients, a Rag, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 13 or higher to succeed, rolls of 18 or higher create 2 of this item.] (Heals Intense Bleeding, Single Use)
Diluted Spider's Bane [Requires a Spider's Bane Herb, a Mortar & Pestle, and a Water source. Crafting roll of 11 or higher to succeed.] (Cures Poison, 3 Uses)

Spoiler: Jase Bladeheart, Beirus (click to show/hide)

HP: 15/15
Armor: 2
Level: 2
XP: 13/20

Gold: 81

Equipment:
Longsword of the Blessed [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 2, Melee, Blessed, Two-Hander]
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach, Razor Sharp]
Bearded Great-axe [Atk: 6, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Unwieldy, Two-Hander]
2x Throwing Axes [Atk: 3, Atk. Speed: 1, Thrown]
Adorned Kiteshield [Block Chance: 25%, Faded Heraldry]
Sturdy Iron Kiteshield [Block Change: 30%]
Reinforced Chainmail Suit [Armor: 2]

Large Ruby Gem [What's there to say? Its a large ruby that barely fits in your hand.]
Whetstone [Used to sharpen weapons, Uses: 3/4]
Rough Bandages [Cures Minor Bleeding]
Crystal Pendant [Shield of Blind Faith]

Trait:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.
Practiced Maintenance - Allows you to apply one basic effect to a weapon or armor that you've previously used (such as the effect of a whetstone) at no cost. Can only be used before a mission, and lasts a max of two fights. Possible Effects: Razor Sharp, Flaming ]

Spoiler: Zein, Sarrak (click to show/hide)

HP: 8/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Heavy Hammer [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee, Two-Hander]

Smithing Tools [A simple set of tools for smithing, gives you +2 crafting rolls while working with metal.]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

Spoiler: Mark Juno, killerhellhound (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Armor: 1
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Short Spear [Atk: 4, Atk. Speed: 1, Reach]
Hardened Leather Vest [Armor: 1]

Traits:
Sure Strikes - You gain +2 to accuracy rolls when using melee weapons.

Spoiler: Elric, Unholy_Pariah (click to show/hide)

HP: 7/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Hunter's Shortbow [Atk. Speed: 2, Ranged]
Leather Quiver [29 Small Game Arrows (Atk: 2)]

Trait:
Marksman - You gain +2 to your accuracy rolls when using ranged weapons

Spoiler: Zack Abrams, BlitzDungeoneer (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/12
Level: 1
XP: 0/10

Equipment:
Rusted Shortsword [Atk: 2, Atk Speed: 2, Melee]
Chipped Knife [Atk: 2, Atk. Speed: 1, Melee]

Traits:
Ambidextrous - You suffer no accuracy penalty for wielding two weapons at once.

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Spoiler: Ruins of Fort Gelden (click to show/hide)

Central Keep
  -  Raided Bedrooms: Some old bedrooms for whatever nobility lived here before the Fort fell to ruin, they've been raided of pretty much anything but basic bedding. No bonuses.
             - Caged Rats: After every mission take the current number of rats in the cages, and use that as the die number mins two to see how many more rats appear in the cages. (Currently there are 6 Rats)

  -  Crude Armory: The bottom floor of the Keep's tower has been converted from ale storage to a makeshift armory utilizing a few chests with locks for safety of more valuable goods, and converted racks for shelves to place larger bits of gear.
  -  Rudimentary Barracks: Allows up to two Mercenaries, and Companions to accompany the party at once. Six companions can stay at the base itself at any given time.
  -  Great Hall: The Great Hall lies at the center of the Keep, the shattered remains of a throne are at the back of it while battered tables and benches stretch in front of it large enough to allow several dozen to be seated at once. For 50 Gold a feast can be thrown here granting any who take part +100% experience gain in the next mission.

Catacombs
  - Tombs: Most of the tombs beneath the Fort lay empty. The remains of Trevor Abbot, David, and Aeryn Vutran are interred here.
  - Bone Piles: Piles of the remains of four skeleton warriors lie in an alcove.

Ruined Curtain Wall
  - Ruined Gatehouse: The vague shape of the Gatehouse is all the remains, the gates that would've sealed it from the outside have long since been destroyed or decayed leaving it almost completely indefensible.
  - Great Breach: If the ruined gatehouse was not enough a vast hole has been torn into a section of the wall, and all but two of the three watchtowers have been shattered by the war that led to its abandonment. Now any foe can simply walk through the vast breach if they want into the fort proper.
  - Remnants of the Eastern Watchtower: The Eastern Watchtower, once ten floors, is now a mere five and looks out east towards Belton. It is a prime location for a watchman should you ever feel the need for them.

Rebuild the Curtain Wall: (300 Gold) Rebuilding the sections of the wall that have collapsed, and reinforcing the rest will be a great task requiring much imported stone and dozens of hours of work but the Gilbert Brothers can do it! When the repairs are done the walls will be more than ready to repel any foes who might seek to harm you.

Rebuild Northern Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Northern Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Rebuild Western Watchtower: (150 Gold) Rebuilding the Western Watchtower will not be an easy task, but a necessary one if you want any form of safety within the confines of the Fort. Once its built the Watchtower will have rooms which you can expand upon.

Repair the Eastern Watchtower: (50 Gold) Restoring the Eastern Watchtower to its former glory is a simple task, and as thus cheap. Once its repaired you'll have access to all the rooms it was supposed to have, and the full use of the vantage point atop its lofty height.

--- Once each of those has been achieved we the Gilbert Brothers have devised numerous expansions, and improvements that could benefit one such as yourself.
  - The Gilbert Brothers, Greatest Engineers in the Kingdom of Eldast

[Beirus]

Hmm...interesting. Perhaps I should seek out one of these priests or priestesses after I read a bit more."

Search the library for books on the All-Fathrr, Azmag, or either of their orders. If I don't find anything, look through the book I already found for more details.

[Unholy_Pariah]

Keep trying to murder the wolf, preferably by shooting it if at all possible.

[killerhellhound]

Mark laughs and helps his brother up.
"Well looks like having training from hell by a drill trainer teaches some skills."

Get some cool water for his head

"Want another go or would you rather train against a training dummy?"

If he wants another go have another spar otherwise look around for anything to improvise into training dummys

[Dermonster]

Bah. Maybe I'll have better luck with the necromancy book. Go gather up everyone afterwards, it's time to get the show on the road.

[Sarrak]

"Heh... The difference between blacksmith and a guard is apparent... I'll have to improve quite a bit to beat you.

Training dummies for me, it seems. Help Mark in building some.

[BlitzDungeoneer]

Explore the town.

[adwarf]

Sorry about the protracted hiatus, I'm not going to make any excuses about why I just stopped all of the sudden since I just went super lazy, but I've kicked myself back into gear and want to pick this back up. I'm posting to see how many of you would be interested in continuing.

[Beirus]

Still in.