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[The Fool]

I'm kind of tired but here is my journal:

Spoiler: Van's Tale: Trials and Tribulation (click to show/hide)

Starting the inquiry to the death of Mathif and Vaba’s impulsive attacks began normally, but then took a turn for the worst. Uskton, who killed Mathif said that he killed him in self-defense, and several of us agreed, myself included. Vaba on the other hand attacked the wyrmlings on sight regardless of the possibility of retaliation from the mother dragon. Uskton turned violent ever since he killed Mathif. We feared that he’d kill Vaba even if we were to let him stay. Vaba volunteered to be exiled to the sands, which would be a suitable punishment. After much debate Maelrigar who began by pleading for both Vaba and Uskton to be set free, began pushing for a violent clash between the two. Somehow this idea became a reality and the two were to fight each other until the other fell. I agreed on the condition that the loser be treated before we leave. Halfway through the fight Vaba dropped his weapon by choice and proceeded to be beaten by Uskton. Unable to stand for Uskton’s bloodthirst I rushed to break up the fight with Maelrigar. Vaba was set out with some extra rations and water, but Uskton wouldn’t stand for this and after receiving rations and water he too set out to kill Vaba. I hope for Vaba’s safety, even if some of the others don’t.

Setting sail again we arrived in Eriden where a glowing person appeared on deck. I warmly greeted the person onto the boat, but I see that he had already let himself onto it. I explained that the dockyard was quite busy, and that we may have to wait depending on of why we were here. Openly I admitted that we were part of a mercenary mission into the depths of the city. Upon hearing this he took us to the special docks for us. Because we’re special. We also were given free access to an inn and the food and drinks contained within. Upon hearing this I headed off to find this in for I was tired.

Stepping off the ship I ran into a dark cloaked figure named Raspul who was looking for a mercenary band to join. I told him that we were indeed such a group to which he was rather excited. He apparently was rejected by quite a number of others. With a rather monstrous skeletal bodyguard named Freddy and a spellbook I saw no reason to not to allow this strange dark figure into the group. Mael soon returned from a short trip to the church of Boccob with news of deception, mystery and intrigue. The others prepared to investigate the anomaly while I on the other hand was tired and seeked the hotel. Entering the hotel I was handed a key to my room, and I was just about to head up when I was informed that there was free ale in the bar.

Now I have never had ale since I lived in a monastery and my vow of poverty limits my access to the beverage, so I decided to try it. Walking into the bar a flood of smoke filled my nostrils. It smelt of a smoking pipe in the small room. Other mercenaries sat at the tables weapons propped against the walls, with at least a half dozen mugs in front of each person. Thinking nothing of it I sat at a barstool and ordered a half dozen drinks as the others had. The bartender just looked at me like I was a fool and handed me three drinks to start with. Drinking the foamy golden beverage I found that it had a strong burn to it. Perhaps I am meant to drink the ale at a slower pace than I would water... Regardless the room began to slide to the side, but I stayed in place. This curious effect only worsened as I finished my second drink. By the third drink my head felt rather light and numb. My memory seems to have failed me after this.

My head burns. I can taste my stomach and sand as I stand up. I was lying on a floor behind a rundown building. I walk out into the streets only to be confronted with the harsh sunlight and the sounds of hundreds of droning voices. A blur of people pass by me as I walk with the crowds looking for something that looks familiar. Sand and a myriad of images come rushing into my eyes, but none of it seems familiar. I know that I am in Eriden, but beyond that I have no idea of where I am. I attempt to ask a passerby, but no words escape my mouth, only a cascade of noise. I am lost and without a means of communication. My focus is practically non-existent leading the light around me to flow as a mist rather than a halo. A loud sound blares above me; a sandflier. Remembering how I came to be in Eriden with a slightly clearer head I rush along to where the sandflier was docking. Running into the docks I saw what appeared to be our ship. It stood there majestically like an amazing prized horse. I walked onto the ship to see if anyone was still onboard the ship, there wasn’t.

With a clearer head and a heading I walked back to the inn. I was greeted as the ‘lightweight’ by the bartender who had given me a total of 3 pints of ale. While he mocked me for my poor constitution he commended me on giving away my room at a busy inn that was just outside the docks. I told the bartender that I probably shouldn’t drink again after telling him my story; he laughed it off and agreed. Thinking back to when I was asking for directions I realized that I was speaking Celestial to people which only lead to strange looks and some running. Maybe a lot of running. Either way I think I’m done with ale, free or not.

Finally found a way to RP his low constitution. Hopefully I didn't mess this up too badly by writing it so soon. I think I'll reset my exp to the OP's values since I somehow didn't save last time I updated it.

EDIT: Sheet updated. I now have more AC than HP at level 6. I can't wait to befriend birds and other animals with the calming aura.

[Grek]

Oh, you are a munchkiny one. Just an FYI, passing your will save versus the Silence spell means it is no longer affecting you, which means everyone else in the room can hear you too.

Can silence just be an envocation instead? If the spell works like that it's pretty much useless.

[Angle]

Spoiler: Marla's Journal (click to show/hide)

The boat ride was long and rather tiring, but not uneventful. Vaba and Uskton had a fight, which ended with them both going their separate ways. we arrived at Eriden, and are staying for a few days. The rest of the party went off to attend to some errands, while I stayed at the inn with our stuff and meditated. The temple councilors sent me out to experience new things, and through that come to a greater understanding of myself and of the world. I hope I do not disappoint them.

[Shoruke]

Oh, you are a munchkiny one. Just an FYI, passing your will save versus the Silence spell means it is no longer affecting you, which means everyone else in the room can hear you too.

Can silence just be an envocation instead? If the spell works like that it's pretty much useless.

Nah, it's fine the way it is... and the Evocation school is mostly for blowing things up anyway. The purpose of the silence spell is mostly to disrupt enemy communication or semantic spellcasting, but you can use it for a sneakybuff if you don't mind auto-failing some will saves and being unable to talk. You could always try using Zone of Silence instead, it does exactly what you want to do... why didn't you take ten levels of bard if you're going to be sneaking into people's houses?

[mission0]

Wait a moment... we are breaking into the Temple of Boccob? In the thirty minutes that I was gone this was hatched?

Gah, I hope I'm human by the time this comes around.

[Dwarmin]

-Andre Clearwater, Journal page 2-

(The margins are filled in with scenes of a Uskton wailing on Vaba, who is usually in drawn in a position of overly dramatic submission)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

More bad news-the trial did not end as anyone one would have wished. Vaba was not forgiven, as some would have, nor was he slain, as others would, and Uskton took his leave of our group. I cannot blame him. Neverthless, we move on...I was glad to finally reach Eriden. We set Mathafs remains and letter to his next of kin, of course.

The city itself, I have not been able to explore much. Currently, they are having some sort of trouble, and I'm guessing we're right in the middle of it.

The team will be investigating the local church soon enough-someones concerned that they're hiding something in the backroom, and I trust his intuition. I'm thinking of how I can help, but not much is coming.

Other than that, not much to report.

I am becoming fond of Tallulah, anyway. Her Elven manner is most enchanting, as befitting her race. She seems well mannered and passionate when defending her ideals, and that is something I respect.

Alas, any feelings I have, may remain for now unrequited-I must concentrate on my journey...

Omens signed
-Cloud shaped like a ring
-I removed the splinter, and it did not bleed. A good sign.
-I inspected the chains we bought for the ship. 32 links on each of the 4 chains, 128 links in all-the third and fouth chains had one more, and one less link, respectively. I spotted structural weaknesses in the 17th, 16th and 13th links of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chains.
-Tallulah never blinked during the entire trial between Vaba and Uskton. At least that I saw.

[Shoruke]

Wait a moment... we are breaking into the Temple of Boccob? In the thirty minutes that I was gone this was hatched?

Gah, I hope I'm human by the time this comes around.

Yes, they are about to try to break into a temple. I guess I'll have to make an encounter map for that before next session. And I *think* you'll be human again in time for it. Silly Maelrigar, getting all distrustful and stuff, and trying to find more Major Artifacts at moderately low level. But that's what D&D is all about; "There's well-guarded, over-levelled loot nearby that we're not supposed to be able to get? LET'S DO THIS"

[mission0]

Sounds like fun, I'm up for it.

Also if I took the Dragonheart Mage Prestige class from page 88 of "The Race of Dragons" handbook would I be able to take another draconic feat to replace the Breath feat that I have already taken?

That is if you left me take the prestige class itself.

[The Fool]

So if we really are having a session on Friday as mentioned in-session then I can't make it. This is kind of convenient since everyone is going to rob a major temple. Hopefully you don't get too far into the real mission in the next session because I would love to help with that.

[Heron TSG]

This is what I think the blueprint looks like, I just don't know where any windows or anything are.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[RedWarrior0]

Two questions. What is there in terms of surroundings, and what is it made of?

[Shoruke]

I'll take a look at Races of the Dragon when I get home, I don't seem to recall going "holy schist wow" when I read through it a few months ago... and yes, feat retraining is available. You get 1 retraining option at every level up.

Since I'm probably going to have to make up an encounter map anyway, I'll try to have it done a couple days in advance and show you the basic layout of the building. It will have labels and things. In terms of the building's surroundings, there is a courtyard with a low fence (to mark where the church property ends, you understand), and then more buildings. The church itself is made of the common, reddish rock that all the middle-class desert buildings are made of, because Boccob doesn't really care what his building is made from as long as it keeps the sun and sand out, and is relatively durable (or easy to repair with magic, whichever). Plus that rock is- very literally- dirt cheap. Free Knowledge(Religion) check for you right there.

[RedWarrior0]

Is there detail in the rock? As in, would two Stone Shape spells be sufficient for opening and closing the wall without ruining it permanently?

[Kogan Loloklam]

I too am glad I won't be able to attend a Friday session.

It's a shame since Pheron has several ranks in Architecture, but really this is one of those things he tends to get all "leaderish" about, and I think that it'd result in blows being exchanged and new characters being required.

In fact... It's probably best that you guys RP in such a manner that Pheron and Van never find out about this one...

(Edit: To rephrase, I am glad that nothing important for my character is going on, not that I will miss it. I wish it was on the weekend anyway.)

(Edit 2: Journal time!

Spoiler: Pheron Sits down to update his journal (click to show/hide)

Well, it was an interesting day yesterday... Instead of dropping Vaba off at Eriden, we decided first to toss him out on his ear in the sand. Well some people didn't like that, and once we kicked him off Bote we held a re-vote and offered a different choice, a duel to resolve the issue with Uskton Slek. Well they went off and started fighting. Uskton Slek advanced on Vaba while vaba fired two arrows into him in rapid succession. He then dropped his bow and swung with a great sword he planted in the dirt nearby, but Uskton Slek nimbly avoided the slash. Uskton attempted to land a blow but was unbalanced from the dodging and didn't quite connect. Vaba, tired of swinging a real weapon, dropped the great sword in the sand and recovered his bow, planting two more arrows into Uskton. This seemed to anger Uskton Slek, as his next blow connected in a large way, and looked to have left a nasty gash. Vaba seemed to suddenly not like the injury and went on the defensive, even putting away his weapon. No doubt he was counting on what happened next to save him from his choice to not just leave...
Van Jumped overboard, and Maelrigar shimmied down the rope that was used to let the combatants down into the sand. They were moving to stop the fight. I pulled the rope up and made it clear my opinion of their actions, interrupting honorable combat that both parties had agreed to. Just the same, Tallulah jumped overboard as well, 20' down, to interrupt the fight, and then Kimiko attempted to convince me that getting involved was a good idea. I disagreed, and he jumped overboard as well to interfere. What happened next was unbelievable. Uskton Slek, the clear victor of the conflict, and therefore the individual with the right to decide Vaba's fate, was attacked by a jet of water from Maelrigar.
I thought the orc had some kind of warrior's code. I can't even believe he would do such a thing. It shocks me just writing about it. They then came back and told me about how Uskton Slek had voluntarily agreed to quit the party. I found this doubtful, but Tallulah had made it brutally clear that if I didn't go along with their side of things, we would be fighting. I looked over at Uskton Slek in the distance. He had punched Corina before, and pushed Nael into the magical cauldron, so we weren't really at a loss for losing him, and he didn't appear to be vocally disagreeing with that assessment, so I let it go and allowed everyone who jumped down back aboard Bote. Tallulah then had the gall to say that she healed Vaba but Uskton Slek was unworthy to be healed. I lost my temper a bit there, and chewed her out for her poor morales and ethics. This caused a clear problem, as she has since been threatening to hit me in the head with her stick. I have made it clear I will not tolerate such an action, and will retaliate with my short sword for any attack on her part. She hasn't yet tried me. I think I might have to do so if she does though. I've decided given this group's tendancy to require to lock people up for lengths of time though, some Shackles installed in Bote would be in order. I comissioned 4 sets of shackles made with the best care possible, and found a master locksmith to create devillishly complicated locks for them. I gave the keys to Officer Fendron. I sometimes have to wonder about what is going on in the minds of the crew. I expected the sailors to be gambling on the outcome of the fight like other common porters back west would do, but they just stood at parade rest. How do they view our ways? Is it that different than their own?
Either way, we have five days until the mercenary campaign that our group has signed up for begins. I have given the crew shore leave, and gave them an extra bonus and reward for their work so far. The rest of the group seems to have taken up the offer to stay at the inn. I think I just saw Van stumbling around drunk, he walked up onto another boat and looked to be looking for someone. I was going to call out to him to ask him what he was doing, but he had been yelling in an odd language previously, so I figured he must be looking for someone he knew.

-I inspected the chains we bought for the ship. 32 links on each of the 4 chains, 128 links in all-the third and fouth chains had one more, and one less link, respectively. I spotted structural weaknesses in the 17th, 16th and 13th links of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chains.

So much for masterwork quality, eh?

Also, SHORUKE--- Make sure to remember in case I forget, the Sailors, Guards, and siege engineer get an extra 5 sp for their actions in helping with the crisis on Bote, and I'll be pulling extra duty to ensure they all get one full day off the ship on shore to spend however they want. They will also be allowed to spend time off the ship for the 5 days we are in port when they aren't standing a watch. Fendron also gets a bonus of 1gp. Heck, I'm feeling generous so even the chef gets 2 sp for his meals. 35 sp + 2 sp + 1 gp = 4g 7s. I've deducted it from my funds.)

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[Shoruke]

Dragonheart Mages look fine to me.

Also, the game will NOT be on Friday, since I've been called in to work. Basically, I don't know for sure if I'm available for any given day next week, and I won't know until Thursday.