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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #285 on: January 21, 2012, 05:11:01 am »

Rykmar breaks into a sprint. Cria was useful, and she was his. For that reason, or others, he would not see her harmed.

Especially not by Vorathu-whom he recalls is the specific sort of Demon that feeds and gluts itself on the emotion of Guilt...which means Cria might be in serious trouble.

OOC: Ironyowl/Yah, it's part of the candle. I guess you could take it apart if you had a reason to.

Also, saving the confrontation for the next turn. Just so you know, you're up against an intellect greater than my own here.

Vorathu is being controlled by the player who took the next Villain spot. :P
 
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Feleris

Feleris smiles, prancing about, singing about how they'll have so much fun together...the Fey joins in, not suspecting anything right away-they dance and spin and pirouette... The Fey seems to be enjoying herself. She is astoundingly innocent in her own way, as unable to conceive a Mortal mind as they can hers.

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Feleris Bluff 4 vs Fey Sense Motive 2-1

Modifiers: Fey -1 Non Human mind

He gets close...but not too close.

"Solara!"

The light shines down upon her. She backs up a step.

"I freed you from your prison, I even took pity on you! And you return the kindness by treating your guest like a pet-- a plaything even! Show your true form, maiden, no lies or deception, lest I call down the wrath of the Goddess of Life herself!"

The Fey thing backs up again, not changing yet. While she seems a bit weaker, she's not cringing like before...if anything, Feleris is noticing his light of the torch is somewhat duller in her fully powered presence-she radiates a cold blue light now, and it presses against the artificial sunlight, countering it.

All of a sudden, his meager torch seems a very thin line of defense.

"Ohhh, but...Master Elf is...my friend...Just wanted to have fun...you won't play with me...find someone else..."

The Fey backs up another step, her emotion unreadable. Feleris doesn't meet her eyes, but she sounds genuinely hurt. Which is funny, considering the neck wound and cracked head he's sporting. He reminds himself not to pity her...much.

At this moment, Feleris smells something like a fire being kindled. Odd.

OOC: Cumulative, yes. You're at 70% actually.
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Diplomacy 3+4=7 vs Fear 4+3=7 tie, roll off

4+4=8 vs 10+3=13, Diplomacy failed!

Effect? 1d6=3

Rhogar modifier: +2 Threat of Higher Power, +1 promise made (Shinies), +1 Ongoing Diplomacy Bonus, +1 Ultimatum

Kobold modifier: +1 fear of Dragon, +1 Distrust of Everyone, +1 (hidden=revealed, Stalling for Thieves)

Rhogar issues an ultimatum, but it lacks force-the Kobolds have no logical reason to help one who won't help them in return.

"Erm, which is to say...why helping...maybe...but. Kettle not stalling by the way. Of course."

Kettles eyes flick behind Rhogar for a moment, suspiciously.

Rhogar looks back. He sees three puny Kobolds picking through his pack, having used the distraction of the conversation to get behind him. Dammit.

The Kobolds, all fearing a smashing, scream and run away. Rhogar sees the three thieves are each carrying something in their tiny paws.

"Yark! No kill! Kettle too young to die! Yip yap! Everybody run! Lightning God Two leg Hammer Dragon will kill us all!

Yark ark bark!"


The rest seem to follow, yapping and crying into the night. Rhogar tenses up.

Thieves.

Shall he pursue? The night is their domain, and Kobolds are expert at hiding and running away...and ambushing. Grr...
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #286 on: January 21, 2012, 10:33:38 am »

Feleris stood without moving a bit, noting the life of his torch wane against the powers of the Fey.

'The ring held her back, and I don't think we can defeat her alone.' he thought to himself. 'Killing her would be stupid, now and later. But, we seem to have reached an impasse.

'But what we do know, is her touch and gaze are deadly...Good enough, don't go into the melee. Her words are just as sharp as any sword, even if she is not human. Wait, you're not human either.

He pushed away his intervening thoughts for now. He hated the fact that she was able to play with him-- physically, mentally and emotionally, but he guessed she did not understand the ways of mortals.

Or did she?

He remembered the many bones strewn about the circle that kept her in, now that he thought of it, it looked much like a Fairy Circle in the tales of myth and lore. Too bad he couldn't test any assumptions now.

"Define what you mean by friend, you've been calling me master like I'm someone that matters to you, and what fun is to you is killing me. But your actions tell otherwise. Your powers can end me anytime, but I see you held them back.

If you want a fight, then I'll grant you the satisfaction of it. No magic, no tricks, but answer my question in truth, first.

"Who-- no, What are you, exactly? How or who imprisoned you in that circle?"
Feleris finished with no change in tone, he could run but that would give him away. He also felt that the longer he stayed, the worse his chances of survival would be. And this was a very queer event, there was something up here and he wanted to find out. Before it could get worse.

He regretted freeing the maiden, but he didn't think it was all for nought this soon.

Or...was he thinking this too much? She wasn't like him, as his thoughts pointed out.

'Hey, note that fire before you do anything drastic.'

((Hope interrogation works. Stay alert and away from the touch or gaze of the maiden. Examine surroundings, thoroughly if possible.

Edit: If that fire does anything that would render the above impossible (like me on fire) then try to counter it by any means possible.
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #287 on: January 21, 2012, 11:15:10 am »

Vorathu is being controlled by the player who took the next Villain spot. :P

"Left Cria all alone, he did, yes... left her all alone with her memories. Vorathu knows. Poor little girl. You killed her. Such a young child, and. You. Killed. Her. Parents never recovered. Only child. Couldn't have another, lucky for one. Took her from them, Cria. Left their lives hollow and meaningless. Endless days for empty shells, a festering guilt in both hearts that will grow and grow and grow into hate. Blame each other for not watching her more closely. Three lives ruined, Cria. An undead child, a man and woman that can never love again." Vorathu's quiet laugh seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere.

"Brought shame on your parents. Killed after you ran away, burnt at the stake. Supposed to join them, Cria was, but fled. Died cursing their daughter's existence. Your fault. All. Your. Fault." The Guilt's voice was smooth and quiet, maddening whispers echoing from the walls of the cave. "New master doesn't care, yes. Rykmar terrified of Vorathu. Left Cria as sacrifice. Vorathu accepts; female human much tastier than male demon. Let's play, Cria. Might be fun. Might escape Vorathu, get Source, fix mistakes." A final peal of terrible, mad cackling. "Stay in cave and die. Run and maybe live. Let's play, Cria. Fun for me, hope for you."

(@Dwarmin: Just a continuation of the action I sent you, and to sort of introduce the character.
@Irony: Problem, Rykmar? :3)
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #288 on: January 21, 2012, 11:16:43 am »

((GODDAMMIT! I suck at diplomacy against even KOBOLDS! I just knew they were gonna steal something!))

Rhogar nashed his teeth, grabbed his things and a lit piece of wood in his shield hand and rushed after the fleeing thieves.

"ROOAAARRRGGGHHH!!"

Hammer throw at one, then thunderbolt another. If I can, throw hammer at the last one, and try to catch kettle alive.
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #289 on: January 21, 2012, 04:55:35 pm »

Vorathu is being controlled by the player who took the next Villain spot. :P
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@Irony: Problem, Rykmar? :3)
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #290 on: January 21, 2012, 05:44:31 pm »

<3 u 2, IronyOwl. :3

@Dwarmin: Quick question. Since I'm... probably about to run into Rykmar, will my action results be shown with everyone else? Or will they remain hidden until Irony actually finds me (assuming he fails a spot check)?

@Zako: I considered being the leader of that tribe of kobolds. :P
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #291 on: January 21, 2012, 06:13:09 pm »

@SC: Since you're in opposition to the players, I'll keep your hidden stuff hidden.
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #292 on: January 21, 2012, 06:15:12 pm »

Aight, cool. I'll stop exposing the business Russo-style, then. ^^^ No moar taunting from me until I'm in-character.
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #293 on: January 21, 2012, 09:25:58 pm »

(( :o Really wondred who the villain was there. Two demons now.  :( . This is going to be fun.))
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #294 on: January 22, 2012, 11:01:11 pm »

((Sorry...))

Hypras? Cliff? Source? What was it? Spirits, enlighten me please...
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Re: Fortress of Blood-Dungeon Crawl RTD/Turn 5 Tension
« Reply #295 on: January 23, 2012, 03:32:18 pm »

((OOC: All right, I know I always RP too much. Don't feel bad if you don't jump in all the time, Micelus. :X

Rhogar and Rykmars battles are queued for next turn... Quick turns for Saren and Feleris left...))

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Saren sends out a plea for enlightenment...she hears the voice of the All-Father, but it is very faint.

"...Dreams can mean many things, grand-daughter...warnings, predictions or merely wisps of memory...

But...in this case, you are being influenced by an outside force. The Fortress is a dark place-it twists, and corrupts the deeper you are within it...one of it's tendrils has touched upon you.

This vision you saw may have been the future. But, it was given to mislead you, to dishearten you. Trust in your instincts, Saren. They will never fail you, no matter how your other senses may twist...

This place, it hurts for me to speak to you Grand-Daughter, it...reaches into our halls, trying to feed. Be careful-try to contact us from a place of goodness, a place un-corrupted by this taint if you can find it...it comes again! We must close the gates!

Go with honor, young Saren.""


The voice fades. Saren feels the connection slam shut, literally-but she can hear the crash of swords and shields, and her ancient family war shouts before it does...she shudders. Her ancestors were obviously touched by a fel presence from the Fort, and had to defend themselves in the spirit world-what gives Saren mere nightmares is a real and tangible threat to them.

What evil force could dare intrude into the Halls of her Ancestors?

Even worse, what does that say about the true nature of the Source she seeks?

Spent: -10% Piety

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Feleris tries some quick diplomacy...the maiden stands, unblinking and emotionless, but no longer retreating.

"Define what you mean by friend, you've been calling me master like I'm someone that matters to you, and what fun is to you is killing me. But your actions tell otherwise. Your powers can end me anytime, but I see you held them back.

If you want a fight, then I'll grant you the satisfaction of it. No magic, no tricks, but answer my question in truth, first.

"Who-- no, What are you, exactly? How or who imprisoned you in that circle?"


The Fey seems to think very hard, running both hands through her long hair...

"Friend? A Friend to me is someone who will play with me...playing is sometimes hurting, sometimes helping, sometimes both as long as it's Fun...oh, it's so boring you know, being what I am..

Imagine, Feleris friend! Imagine if you were a tree-and I could make you so if wanted, pretty one, a tall oak with green leaves...if you were a tree, and you were rooted to the Earth, drinking and living...but thinking and feeling! You would be bored, Feleris friend...

You would go mad. You would learn to sing to draw friends to you...and you might not be nice to them, because after a long time you forgot what it was to be nice, or bad, or good or evil or hungry or sad or angry or  happy or anything...

I don't sleep. I am always awake. Only emotion allows me to live in one moment at a time-not seeing you as you will be Feleris friend, not as you were, only as you are. I see you dying, Feleris. I see you being born. I see you killing me. I see me killing you (or changing you), all at the same time.

And it makes me sad. So, I want to have fun. Otherwise I would go mad.

I am that, pretty Feleris. I have been in the World since it was a World. The Goddess planted me, and I grew wonderfully and beautifully. But I am so very alone. No one can be friends with me, because I am not a mortal...and yet, the world is Mortal to me. I see the birth and death of everything and everyone...and thus, I dance...otherwise I might really go mad."


The Fey giggles, quite madly. Then she motions to the destroyed ring.

"Oh, Ring? Bad Ring, Bad man. He was a red robed Wizard. Called himself 'Toz'. Many autumns, winters, springs and summers have passed since then.

Odd name, Toz! He had no sense of humor. I wanted to play with him, but he trapped me with a spell...cruel man, how he laughed. I watched as her corrupted these lands with his blood...and could do nothing. It made me very sad.

And I was driven mad, I think...I don't know. Does that mean I was? Tell me Mortal...tell me something...talk to me...love me...make me feel...let's have Fun."


The Fey-Thing looks at Feleris inquisitively. She takes one step forward, and his Sunrod flickers. He sees a small smile forming on her face.

Feleris crinkles his nose. He notices the smell of fire is getting stronger. But he can't see whats on fire...
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« Reply #296 on: January 24, 2012, 07:54:16 am »

((Sorry to everyone if I'm delaying the turn, I really am. It really seems I(?) am overthinking this, asked too many other questions. Will (try) to cut to the point now.))

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Sunrod = Off; Attempt in persuasion, spoilered above to save space. Return to camp if it works, with her of course. And...give her half of my Waybread.

"We could have Fun...later." He did not want to guess what Fun meant to her, at this time, in the dark.
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« Reply #297 on: January 24, 2012, 09:48:19 am »

((@Tiruin: Nah, I'm the one who controls the turns. If it's going on too long, it's because of me. :P

In fact, I'm thinking of maybe doing long RPs like this one in real time chat later, then posting the results on the forums.))

The Fey seems to shift her weight from one foot instead of the other.

"He seeks the Source...very dangerous. Even for me. Maybe even especially for me.

But so brave, we can be.

I will follow you, Feleris friend-and we will have so much fun! Hold still a moment, pretty one-let me take something from your mind..."


The Fey-'thing', which Feleris is sure is Female by now-shimmers once again. Feleris feels a minor headache, and his vision blackens for a second. When it comes back, she's subtly different-not an obvious copy of him anymore, but with some minor changes, though her weapons and equipment remain in the style of a Sylvan Ranger. In fact, she seems to have taken a melange of personal features from many of the women Feleris has known in his life, his mother to his sisters to his lovers. It is quite an awe inspiring sight, familiar and yet exotic.

Her eyes are no longer rainbows, but a light chestnut brown-but Feleris still feels a veiled, hypnotic power behind them.

"I accept, Feleris!

And since you were so nice to me, I will reward you with my true name...so you can trust me."


The Fey steps forward, smiling and placing her hands on his shoulders, lightly whispering her true name to Feleris-a whisper quieter than the footstep of an ant in truth, but he can make it out...

Feleris understands, but he dare not utter it-for to hold her true name is hold power over her. Even saying could have dire consequences.

And she has given it to him freely.

"For my mortal name...Feleris can just call me...Lwy'nna. That sounds pretty, doesn't it?"

She steps back, and smiles again.

Gained: True name of Lwy'nna/ If Feleris utters this Fey beings true name, she will generally be compelled to do whatever he asks, even against her will. If forced into combat against her, he can utilize the name to gain a +5 bonus to all stats. Usage of the name will obviously lower her trust toward you, as will sharing it with anyone, since anyone who learns the name can invoke the same powers against her.

Feleris nods, feeling her otherworldly powers begin to dim underneath her veil. He's about to say something when he hears another voice!

It's vaguely like the Goddess of Life...but also like his new friend...Feleris notices something at this moment-the pendant 'Lwy'nna' is wearing on her chest, in comparison to his own leaf pendant of the Goddess of Life-it's four rainbow colored spheres intertwined irregularly.

It's the symbol of of the Goddess of Chaos. The smell of burning things grows stronger...and...he hears a voice, a chaotic cacophony of many lilting feminine voices.

"You play a dangerous game, child. To touch the Fey without consulting the Goddess of Chaos? Madness!

I would know.

Be careful with her, Feleris. This one is young in soul. Her long ordeal has made her younger still.

She is strong in many ways, but weak in others-Feywrought Iron for example, can harm us...and every step she takes away from the Forest, into the cold stone of the fortress will weaken her...despite popular conception, her powers are mostly misdirection and transfiguration, you know.

She even shared her True Name, foolish girl. You could make her do anything, my child-make her your slave, even. Does it feel good to have so much power, hmm? Don't you feel strong now? She has given it to you freely, and thus I cannot interfere...but I will be watching you.

Hah! I have already told you too much. If you wish to speak to me again, wayward son, you must do proper sacrifice. And, I don't think my Sisters would enjoy that...the question is, are you willing to tempt fate to get the Source?"



The smell of burning slowly fades...

Gained: +10% Piety


Feleris looks back. Halabarad is no doubt anxiously expecting him to return soon.

Lwy'nna stands patiently at his side, waiting for him to lead on, with a small smile on her face.
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« Reply #298 on: January 24, 2012, 11:53:09 pm »

Feleris shuddered at the voice, he did not expect that coming. Nor did he even think of communing with any other deity than his own. Especially her. He did not want to reply, not now anyway.

"L-Lwy'nna. That is a beautiful name." He replied with a smile, partly regaining composure from the other experience.

"We need a backstory about all this, and you need to carry a flute. Was that a real flute by the way?" He couldn't help but ask, for he knew talent and finesse when he saw it. "Others have heard your music though. It was beautiful, but don't give yourself away there, we have...another bard in our party. It's a she.

"They will be expecting my arrival soon, or my absence shall be left to suspect. I'll say I've met a lost adventurer, maybe? Then that we were both attacked in the dark; attacked by some beast, but you drove them off with your song. And-...Um, my torch was used somewhat.

"Oh, and that you saved me from death in a way. That's the truth I'm putting in. I'll make up the rest as we move back,"
he said to her, rubbing his sore neck with his free hand and ignoring the short pangs of dizziness his wounds brought him.

Return to base camp. If anyone asks, tell them the above.

'At least I have someone to watch over now. She trusts me.'

'But, how did she know-...
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« Reply #299 on: January 25, 2012, 03:45:10 am »

Yes, instincts...always the first thing to listen to, wouldn't be a lizardfolk if I didnt, right? Yes...But what evil could enter the very Hall of Ancestors itself and endanger the spirits? The Source...could it be truly evil? Might my quest be folly?...

...No. I refuse to believe it. Whatever dwells in this place must be corrupted and insidious...Must be careful.

Saren, still somewhat frightened, left her tent and drank from the supplies. Water is useful for everything, grandmother used to say. After quenching her thirst, she decided to walk around the perimeter of the camp, to calm her nerves.
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