*** Topic for #lunarrpg5: Welcome to Session #0 of the LUNAR IRC RPG V! *** Topic for #lunarrpg5 set by Dragonstar on Saturday, November 30, 1996 6:27:07 AM #lunarrpg5: Dragonstar Hahn SOLaike DragonMaster_Dyne *** #lunarrpg5 :End of /NAMES list. *** Mode is + *** Channel created at Saturday, November 30, 1996 1:45:20 PM *** Mode change "+o Dragonstar" on #lunarrpg5 by ChanServ Dragonstar: Phew! SOLaike: Yeahhhhh DragonMaste there you are Dragonstar: Sorry, had a little big of computer trouble. Hahn: Welcome, most courteous GameMaster! Dragonstar snickers. DragonMaste 1 sec ping DragonStar SOLaike: Are more players supposed to show? DragonMaste so are we going to start? Dragonstar grumbles something about the computer desk being a mess. DragonMaste or are we going to wait Dragonstar: I guess so. Do you know anyone else who's coming? DragonMaste nope *** Mode change "+o Hahn" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar *** Mode change "+o SOLaike" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar *** Mode change "+o DragonMaster_Dyne" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar DragonMaste thanx Dragonstar nods. DragonMaste mayber u should #tnm DragonMaste mayber u should +tnm *** Mode change "+t" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar *** Mode change "+n" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar *** Mode change "+m" on #lunarrpg5 by Dragonstar DragonMaste ahh, thats good DragonMaster_Dyne changes into his character *** DragonMaster_Dyne is now known as Arzel *** Dragonstar is now known as GMRune *** Hahn is now known as Kadan *** SOLaike is now known as Tarrant GMRune: Anyone find any char sheet problems? I think I may have made a few typos. *Kadan* Umm... this text file is formatted strange. What did you write it with? Arzel: nope mine's fine Arzel: of course I can't spell that well eiter Tarrant: I never got one.. Tarrant: I think.. --> Kadan I used SimpleText. It's a Mac program. :( Is it readable? GMRune: Tarrant: I thought I just DCCed it to you? *Kadan* Well, it's all on one line. =( *Kadan* I'll try to jimmy it. --> Kadan All on one line! :( I don't know how that could have happened. I used returns... Tarrant: Oh yeah you did sorry :P GMRune: No problem. Arzel: ahh, first days of RPGs are so much fun GMRune: Well, I'm rather unprepared myself. :) I spent most of today catching all these errors I didn't know I had. Tarrant: What program do you use to make the sheets..It comes out strange for me Arzel: I know I run a few RPG as well GMRune: Argh! Your's didn't turn out either?! GMRune starts cursing at MacIntosh SimpleText. Tarrant: I can read it it is all jumbled... Arzel: mine didn't but I used Word 6.0 and it auto formats GMRune: Should I convert it to .docs and resend it to you guys? Arzel: so your Runnning on a mac GMRune: Yup. I'm on a Mac. :\ Arzel: mine is fine Tarrant: Thats ok... GMRune: Okay. GMRune: Well, do you guys want to start now, or should we wait a little longer for other people? *Kadan* Hmm... this is really strange. It keeps copying lines and I can't highlight stuff. *Kadan* Dern macs! ;) *Kadan* Oh well, it's readable for now. --> Kadan Okay, but if you can't read something, let me know. Arzel: umm, I think we should wait a few mor minutes GMRune nods and sits down under a tree. Kadan: Rune, you might as well go ahead and do individual stuff with us now, playing through our individual lives. *Kadan* I think I'll just use this, and edit it as you say so you don't have to send me updates. Arzel agrees with Kadan --> Kadan Okay. :) *Kadan* I take it you've modified a few things. =) --> Kadan It's either me, Cecil, or TrueBlue. Things were pretty *modified* by the time I got them! =) Arzel goes and sits by a fountain *Kadan* heh. GMRune: Okay, I guess we can start. Any ideas one how you guys would like to do this. (Since you're obviously not watching each other's lives.) Kadan is in a far-off land, unaware of Arzel and Tarrant's shenanigans. Kadan: Rune, just run it in each of your /msg boxes. GMRune shrugs. "Okay. Hold on a minute while I find your backgrounds on my HD. Arzel sits back and waits for the RPG to start Kadan has infinite patience, knowing the baffling ordeals that these gods known as "GMs" must endure. Arzel: yup GMRune sighs. GMRune: Okay, who wants to go first? Kadan: Doesn't matter to me. Arzel: I don't care GMRune rolls a die. Kadan: You can just run it interdispersed with each of us simultaneously. GMRune: I'll be too confused if I do that. %) Tarrant: Dont make me first.. I am working on tha Character sheet GMRune: I'll start with Kadan, and then if I can, I'll get the other two of you in. GMRune: I'll go for Tarrant last. :) Arzel: okay Arzel leans back Kadan: Actually, I tend to agree. It can be baffling. Whenever my group splits ways, I tend to schedule sessions for separate days. =) --> kadan Okay, since your sister's death you've been wandering around, and recently you've heard of a powerful magical artifact in the small town of Mertyl. GMRune: I didn't have much choice today. :\ *Kadan* Arzel: brb...just for a minute GMRune: I'm having problems logging. *Kadan* I'll log. *Kadan* Just hit up and repeat what you just said. Arzel: back --> Kadan Okay, since your sister's death you've been wandering around, and recently you've heard of a powerful magical artifact in the small town of Mertyl. Arzel: goto the window and type /log *Kadan* ;) *Kadan* --> Kadan In Mertyl, where you'll hopefully join up with everyone. I'm wondering how I'll log everyone's conversations. *Kadan* Are you using mIRC? --> Kadan No, I using ircle. --> Kadan Am I missing something I really should know about? *Kadan* Umm... just type /log and see what happens. *** log: Unknown command --> Kadan It's an unknown command. :P *Kadan* Grr... then just tell them to log. *Kadan* And get mIRC! =) --> Kadan Heh... :) I found a log command under the file Menu. I'll try that too. But I'll ask them to log just in case. *Kadan* *Kadan* Kadan closes his eyes and admires the slight breeze. *Kadan* Kadan takes a deep breath and examines the road ahead, spotting the small community up ahead. --> Kadan As you approach the town, the weather is amiable and pleasant. However you know that the rumors a magical staff's location in this city are pretty accurate. *Kadan* Kadan eyes the city with an almost accusatory squint. --> Kadan It is said to be hidden beneath a ring of stone slabs in the center of town. *Kadan* Kadan thinks about his current operation, and idly wishes his comrades from the last hunt were with him now. *Kadan* Kadan warily approaches the modest gates to the town, perhaps a bit unnecessarily stealthy and cautious. *Kadan* Kadan feels the back of his belt, reassuring the presence of his weapon. --> Kadan You see the gates are unguarded except for a single youth who appears to be very bored. --> Arzel <> Your travels have brought you to the small town of Mertyl. Rumor has it that a powerful magic staff is hidden there. You are currently on the road towards the town. *Kadan* Kadan immediately switches into tactic mode. *Kadan* Kadan tries to analyze the disposition and abilities of the youth. *Arzel* I keep walking towards the town --> Kadan The youth eyes you and his lids are low, but it appears to be more from fatigue than suspicion. *Kadan* Kadan decides that this situation requires little to no careful direction. --> Arzel As you get closer, you notice a youth guarding the town gates, and a much larger man nearby. *Arzel* Are the gates closed? *Kadan* Kadan staunchly marches up the path and stops a few paces from the boy. "Ho there, lad. And by what name does this good city go by?" --> Arzel No, they're open. *Arzel* I continue towards them --> Kadan Youth: This is the town of Mertyl. --> Tarrant <> You've heard of a powerful magic staff in the small town of Mertyl. And you're on your way there. As you walk around the city gates, you see a burly man talking with a youth guarding the gates. *Tarrant* Gates of what town? *Kadan* Kadan puts on a smug little grin. "And would you have any misgivings about my entering?" --> Tarrant Oops! It's the small town of Mertyl. Famous for it's wine for the most part. --> Kadan Youth: Um, no sir! If you wish to enter, you may certainly do so. I'm merely here to keep track of who enters and leaves. *Tarrant* Tarrant looks over at the burly man *Kadan* Kadan eyes the youth with a new interest. "And who do you report to?" --> Kadan You see a traveler come from around the outside walls of the town and look at you. --> Kadan Youth: I report it to the town elders, of course. --> Arzel You see a man come from around the outside walls and look at the large man near the youth. *Kadan* Are they your masters? Are you paid for the service? Can you leave whenever you wish? --> Kadan Youth: Hey, look! I'm just doing my job! They aren't my master or anything. Not like the warlocks at any rate. I'm not paid, but I have lots of freedom to do what I want! *Arzel* I keep walking towards the gates --> Arzel The youth seems rather upset at what the man is asking him. *Kadan* Kadan tries to appear dominating to make his questioning more intimidating than annoying. --> Tarrant The youth guarding the gates is rather flustered from what the burly man is asking him. *Arzel* Arzel decides its no buisnes of his and keeps walking towards the town entrance --> Kadan The youth swallows hard. "Look, if you want to go in? Why don't you just go in? I don't want any trouble." *Arzel* <> *** Tarrant has left channel #lunarrpg5 --> Arzel They are pretty much in the way. *Kadan* Kadan claps the boy heartily on the shoulder, accidentally almost making him buckle beneath his strength. "He he. Good, kid. Freedom is an end in itself. Keep it up." GMRune: <> *Tarrant* Tarrant walks over to the burly man *Arzel* I ask if I can enter the city *Kadan* Kadan mockingly nicks the boy on the chin, then saunters through the town gates. --> Kadan The youth staggers under the blow. --> Arzel The youth, recovering for an extra hard pat on the shoulder the big man gave him, gasps that you can enter. *Arzel* Arzel enters the town --> Tarrant He man has just walked inside the town after giving the youth an extra hard pat on the shoulder. *** Tarrant (~beatlem@ppp18.pgh.net) has joined channel #lunarrpg5 *** Mode change "+o Tarrant" on #lunarrpg5 by ChanServ *Kadan* Kadan stops, folds his arms, then looks around, observing the small city. *Tarrant* Tarrant walks over to the youth --> Arzel You see lots of small shops all around you. And merchatns are hawking their wares. But most of it appears to be junk. *Tarrant* is there a problem kid? --> Kadan You see lots of small shops all around you. And merchatns are hawking their wares. But most of it appears to be worthless. Except, perhaps the wine. *Arzel* <> *Kadan* Kadan tries to discern the structure and layout of Mertyl. --> tarrant Youth (gasping): No. he just knocked he wind out of me! That man's strong! *Kadan* Kadan closes his eyes and tries to listen for the sounds of the town... --> Arzel <> *Arzel* <> *Tarrant* Do you know that man? --> Kadan Mertyl seems to be laid out in a circular shape. Shops are near the exterior, homes closer to the middle, and administrative buildings in the center. *Kadan* Kadan raises a brow at the sight of a charmingly dilapidated tavern. --> Tarrant Youth: Never seen him before in my life! And I hope I never do again! *Arzel* I look around for a cafe or inn where I can inquire about the staff --> Kadan The smell of ale and food wafts from the tavern doors. --> Arzel You see a small tavern. It appears to be quite busy and popular with the locals. *Kadan* Kadan walks up to the tavern doors, pauses, then barges in forcefully. *Arzel* I walk toward it --> Kadan You see the patrons glance up at you. But when they see your girth, they turn their eyes back away. *Tarrant* Tarrant looks around in the town *Kadan* Kadan stands tall and looks around. --> Tarrant You see several shops near the exterior, as well as a small tavern. --> Arzel You smell food and ale wafting from the tavern doors. *Tarrant* Tarrant walks towards the small tavern *Arzel* I enter *Kadan* Kadan descends on an insultingly small stool and eyes a patron with an insincere smile of friendliness. --> Tarrant You can smell warm food and ale wafting from inside the tavern. *Kadan* Hey there, friend. --> Kadan The local eyes you coldly and continues drinking from his mug. *Arzel* I look around the Tavern *Tarrant* Tarrant walks in and sits down at a table *Kadan* I'm not from around here... what's your name? --> Arzel You see several tables crowded with people. There aren't many free seats availible, but the service appears to be good. --> Tarrant You see the big man from the gates is sitting at a nearby table. *Arzel* <> --> Kadan Local: My name is none of business. --> Arzel <> *Kadan* B'ah... names aren't important anyway. But perhaps you could help me answer a question... *Arzel* I look around at the people in th tavern for someone who might know about the staff *Arzel* <> *Kadan* Tales of a mystical staff filled with magical powers in this very town are spread far and wide. Might you know how well-founded these rumors are, good citizen? *Tarrant* Tarrant approaches the big man "have you heard of a powerful magic staff in this town my good man?" --> Arzel <> You see the large man from the gates is there pestering a local. --> Kadan Local: Yes, many people have heard of those rumors. So what if there is a staff? What would you do with it? *Arzel* <> --> Arzel <> *Kadan* I am but a humble tourist. I promised my children back home that I would see this object and tell them about it at the fireside. *Arzel* Does this man look like he's from the town guard? --> Kadan Local: Yes, there is a staff here. But no one can get it to. It was sealed away long ago. *Kadan* Kadan ponders for a second if he should order a beverage, then decides he might regret it later. --> Arzel The local seems to know a lot, but the bigger man seems to be a stranger here. *Kadan* Kadan raises his other eyebrow at the local, intrigued. *Kadan* Fascinating. I would be much obliged if you could tell me more of this ancient story. --> Tarrant <> *Tarrant* Thats Ok --> Tarrant <> *Arzel* I walk upto them and ask "Hello, I'm new to the town and have heard rumors of a magical staff in this city. Do either of you know where I could inquire about such a thing?" GMRune: <> Arzel: <> Tarrant: Gotcha *** Tarrant has left channel #lunarrpg5 GMRune: <> *** Tarrant (~beatlem@ppp18.pgh.net) has joined channel #lunarrpg5 *** Mode change "+o Tarrant" on #lunarrpg5 by ChanServ Arzel: wb Kadan rubs his scratchy chin, doubtless of his abilities to break whatever seals his goal. Tarrant: << ooc: I shut down the wrong window :P >> GMRune: <> Arzel: <> GMRune: The local looks around at the two new people. Kadan is sitting at the main bar, conversing with a local. Arzel: "Hello, I'm new to the town and have heard rumors of a magical staff in this city. Do either of you know where I could inquire about such a thing?" GMRune: The local scowls, having already had to go through this. Arzel waits for a answer GMRune: Local: Did the friggin' warlocks send you all over here or something?! Tarrant turns to the man asking the question " I havent the foggiest" Kadan is an intimidatingly tall and bulky figure, adorned in plates of loosely attached red armor. He has very short, scraggly brown hair with a beard and goatie. GMRune: Local: Geez. There are all sorts of people askin' about a staff lately. Kadan takes notice of the two others approaching the bar. Arzel: "I'm sorry sir, but I need to know" Kadan: <> GMRune: Local: That's what this big fellow next to me wants to know. You want to know. And I'll bet every other visitor here wants to know! Kadan looks around the bar suspiciously. Arzel is a tall man dressed in long dark brown robes with the hood pulled down so it shadows his face. He also caries a staff GMRune: People are starting to eye the three of you guys. Kadan 's gaze sweeps across the bar, but can't help but keep returning to Arzel. Arzel looks at the big fellow next to the Local GMRune: The patrons don't seem hostile, but rather wary. Tarrant is a average height man, about 160 pounds. He carries a cane in one arm, and wears a robe that slightly covers his face Arzel: <> GMRune: <> *Kadan* Are Arzel and Tarrant together, or do they just happen to be in the same place at the same time? --> Kadan Happen to be in the same place at the same time. Arzel: <> GMRune: <> Tarrant a few locks of fiery red hair streaks out from the hood Kadan 's eyes become narrow for a moment before he stands up suddenly. Arzel looks at Kadan GMRune: The local turns his gaze back towards his mug, but something seems to catch his eyes for a second. GMRune: The local's cheek twitches for a moment, and the he looks back into his glass. Kadan stands fiercely, looking over the people in the bar. GMRune: For the most part their gazes turn away. Kadan scowls his head down and marches toward the exit of the bar. Tarrant tries to gaze at what they see GMRune: Except one man seems to be watching the three of you. Arzel decides that the Local isn't going to answer and looks around the bar Arzel looks at the man watching us GMRune: The man grins at Arzel, but remains at his seat. Kadan plants his hand firmly on the tavern doors, looks back for a moment, then saunters out. Arzel grins back at the man GMRune: Man: So, you guys are looking for the Serpent Staff, I take it? Arzel looks at the Man --> Kadan hears that as he leaves. Kadan disappears down the outside path. Arzel walks over towards him *Kadan* okee *Kadan* Kadan feels a chill run down his spine. Tarrant looks over his shoulder to the man.. "Might you know where it can be found?" Arzel: "you are correct." *Kadan* Kadan tries to shake the image of the two robed men in the tavern, and is filled with a greater resolve to get to the artifact first. GMRune: Man: Well, I most people around here do. Tarrant: And where is that? --> Kadan You recall the staff was said to be sealed beneath a stone slab in the center of town. But you don't know *how* it was sealed. *Kadan* Kadan hastily tries to inspect his surroundings, trying to find the center of the village. Arzel decides to let Tarrant ask the questions GMRune: Man: It's beneath of the stone slabs in the ring in the center of town. Of course, getting to the staff is the hard part. Arzel: Oh? why is that? GMRune: The man brushes back some long white hair, but you notice his face is quite youthful. GMRune: The staff was sealed away centuries ago. *Kadan* Kadan nonchalantly ducks into an alley between an inn and a residence, eyeing the center of town suspiciously, taking extreme care to observe every minor detail. GMRune: Common belief is that it was by magic. Arzel: hummm --> kadan You notice that there appear to be an abundance of cats in the alleyways, although the alleys themselves are meticulously clean. Tarrant gets up and makes his way over to the exit Arzel looks at the man Arzel: "Thank you for your help" GMRune: The man smiles. *Kadan* Kadan is amused at the sight of a small cat, then immediately returns to inspecting the center of the town, trying to see the stone slabs. Arzel stands and also walks towards the exit GMRune: Man: Go on to the center of town. GMRune: Man: You'll see what I described. Arzel: "thank you again" Arzel exits the tavern Tarrant gently pushes the door open and feels a surge of cool refreshing air blow by him GMRune: Man: Heh. No problem. *Kadan* Mind if I use the topic as I do in RPG1? =) --> Kadan Go ahead! :) I just haven't had time to change mine. :) Arzel heads towards the center of town *** Kadan has set the topic on channel #lunarrpg5 to Mertyl - 0 S - 0 MXP Tarrant wonders over the the center of the town as the man discribed --> Kadan A cold breeze rushes by and chills along you spine. You're not sure, but you think you saw a moving patch of white from out of the corner of your eye. GMRune: Arzel and Tarrant walk along the streets. The further the two of them get into town, the less crowded the streets are. GMRune: You two are now passing through the residantial are. GMRune: are=area Arzel looks back to see if Tarrant is following *Kadan* <> =) *Kadan* Kadan stands up, disturbing a kitten that was perched on his shoulder, looking around him wildly. --> Tarrant As the two of you walk, you hear a scraping sound behind you. *Kadan* Kadan sighs, wishing he wasn't so paranoid and returns to his stealth position. *Kadan* Kadan slowly leaves his alley position, walking on his toes. Arzel asks Tarrant "we seem to be both going for the same goal, why don't we try for it together? It will make it easier." *Kadan* Kadan looks around himself constantly, careful to observe anything, maintaining a steady course toward the stone slabs. Tarrant looks behind himself Tarrant: That is a good Idea --> Kadan You are finally near the center of town at what could be called town square, except that it's a circle. You see that the entire town cirlce is composed of slobe slabs, each with a different design craved into it. --> Tarrant You thought you saw a bit of white cloth before it escaped your gaze. Tarrant stops and completly turns around Arzel looks at Tarrant Arzel: what are u doing? *Kadan* Kadan drops to his knees, squinting at the stones, trying to decide what the best way would be to go about this. Tarrant: I thought I heard something.. I guess just the wind Arzel scans the area around himself Tarrant: Whats that over there --> Kadan Each design is of a different sort of beast. You see dragons, pathers, griffons and lions among other things. Arzel: whats what? --> Tarrant You see something glinting on the ground near where you saw the flash of white. Arzel looks around *Kadan* Kadan slowly rises to his feet, studying the designs in fascination. Tarrant: I'm not sure look on the ground over there.. *Kadan* Kadan reaches out with his gloved hand and slowly lays his palm on one of the stones, his mind a mixture of wonder and suspicion. Arzel looks to where Tarrant is pointing Arzel: I don't see anything --> Arzel you see something silvery glinting in that direction. Arzel: oh, wait Tarrant: Do you see that shimmering object Arzel: I do see someting Arzel: there's some sort of slivering shimmering Arzel: there's some sort of slivery shimmering *Kadan* Kadan looks around once again, then dashes in a ducked posture to the center of the stones. Tarrant cautionsly walks over to the object *Kadan* Kadan glances around in alarm, looking for any motion. Arzel walks toward it slowly --> Kadan You're not certain, but you thought you caught a flicker of movement near the ground to your right. *Kadan* Kadan whips around to his right, studying everything in his field of sight. *Kadan* Kadan scratches the back of his head, slightly intimidated by this place. *Kadan* Kadan tries to be silent, looking on the ground around him for some sort of feature or entrance. --> Kadan The forelimb of the griffon design to your right looks as though it's moved. Arzel looks at it Tarrant: What is it? *Kadan* Kadan looks up at the griffon stone, examining it. GMRune: The two of you see a silver necklace with a sapphire pendant lying on the ground. *Kadan* Kadan looks up at the sky, trying to determine the time of day. --> Kadan It's late afternoon, but still an hour and a half away from sunset. Arzel walks closer trying to get a batter look Arzel: batter = better --> Kadan Right before your eyes, the griffon's other forelimb lifts, and the stone itself rippling to accomodate the changing carving. Arzel reaches out to touch it *Kadan* Kadan slowly moves his hands over the surrounding ground, looking for any entrance or irregularity. --> Arzel You are struck as if by a particular nasty sort of static electricity. *Kadan* Kadan stumbles back on his hands, wide-eyed at the sight. *Arzel* really nasty? like falling over nasty? or just discomforting Arzel pulls his hand back --> Kadan As you do, you notice that the dragon design seems to have changed too. *Kadan* Kadan looks to the side, gazing introspectively, wondering what just happened. --> Arzel Like falling over nasty but you'll recover. Arzel: "That hurt" Tarrant: What hurt the pendent? *Kadan* Kadan slowly rises to his feet, slowly reaching around to the back of his belt, his gaze to the griffon stone never breaking. GMRune: The silver and sapphire pendant glows for a moment, and then is dim again. Arzel: nothing hurt the pendent Arzel: but it shocked me!! --> Kadan The griffon's head slides over and its gaze is now facing you. Tarrant reaches his hand out and touches the pendent Tarrant: Strange *Kadan* Kadan glances between the two stones, careful not to let any stone out of his sight for too long at a time. --> Tarrant You are struck by a bolt of eletricity. Not enough to hurt, but it's *very* discomforting! Arzel: very *Kadan* Kadan 's throat fills with a tinge of sickness at feeling what is going on around him. Tarrant: Awwy that thing shocked me Arzel looks around to see if there is anyone nearby --> The dragon's head has also turned to look at you. And you get the feeling that all the other carvins are starting to move as well. *** The: That rider has left town *Kadan* Kadan reminds himself not to make any noise, but madly tries to discover what is going on. GMRune: The streets appear to be empty. *Kadan* Kadan slowly reaches his fingers around the handle of his weapon as he very gradually shifts his way toward the griffon stone. Arzel looks at Tarrant Arzel: what are we going to do? *** Beri (~Beri_F@phx-az10-20.ix.netcom.com) has joined channel #lunarrpg5 Tarrant: I'm not sure --> Kadan You hear a shriek, as if an bird of prey cried out. And the griffon's beak opens in a silent wail as if in response. Arzel touches the pendant with his staff *Kadan* Kadan glares at the griffon stone with a very focused stare. GMRune: The pendant glows again. --> kadan It's staring back at you. And it stone of its eyes is taking on a reddish tinge. Arzel: and shocks me right? *Kadan* Kadan drops his axe to the ground, silently cursing dropping it. GMRune: <> *Kadan* Kadan tries to back up, fumbling behind him to find his axe, never looking away from the griffon stone. GMRune: The pendant glows a third time, this time even brighter, a beam flares out, pointing further down the street. Arzel looks to where the beam points Arzel leaves the pendant and runs to where the beam was pointing Tarrant: Seems like that is a good place to go --> Kadan There is another shriek. And then a roar. The sounds now appear to be coming from around you, near shoulder-level. And the carvings seem to be responding to them. Tarrant follows the man --> Kadan You see a beam of light arc from around the corner and strike the griffon stone. *Kadan* Kadan stoops down, picks up his small axe, and holds it vertically in front of him. *Kadan* Kadan glares around at the stones in near panic. Arzel: <> --> The griffon carving glows blue, and begins to enlarge. *** The: That rider has left town *Kadan* Kadan gasps slightly as he sees the light. He looks at the griffon stone, trying to perceive what is happening. --> Kadan The griffon carving glows blue and begins to enlarge. GMRune: Arzel and Tarrant follow the beam of light and they are lead towards the center of town. Arzel looks at Tarrant "well now that we're here" GMRune: As they approach, they see Kadan facing one of several stone slabs on the ground. Each stone has the carving of a beast upon it, and all the carvings are *moving*! *Kadan* Kadan hears a slight squeak as he grips his axe as tight as a vice. His eyes narrow as he focuses on the carving of the griffon. GMRune: One of the carvings is of a griffon. And it's now glowing blue and *enlarging*. Arzel: Moving? Arzel grabs a tight hold of his staff Tarrant: Wow those stones are amazing Arzel looks at Kadan Kadan glares at the griffon carving in alarm, gripping his small axe in front of him vertically. GMRune: The griffon lifts itself from the stone. Slowly a claw pulls free, and it hauls its torso up, assuming a three dimensional form. Arzel yells at Kadan "whats going on?!?!" Kadan stumbles backwards, looking as if he is at wits end. Kadan: These stones! I'll be damned, they are made of magic! GMRune: It shrieks, the voice finally coming from its lungs rather than from the air around it. Kadan: Get away! I suspect it is not entirely safe here. GMRune: It wrenches its hindquarters from the stone and its eyes glow a brilliant red, turning into gems of fire. Arzel: No! I will help! Kadan does not break his gaze at the stone to acknowledge who is speaking. Tarrant: Yes me too, your going to need all of the help you can get GMRune: The stone griffon shakes itself, not breaking its gaze at Kadan. And it takes a jerky step towards him. Arzel prepares for the fight Kadan clenches his teeth as he plants his heels into the soft dirt behind him. *** Cecil_ (Blaa@206.72.64.98) has joined channel #lunarrpg5 GMRune: The griffon's head swings to the side, acknowledging the presence of Arzel and Kadan. Kadan lowers his brow, staring at the griffon. GMRune: Then it shrieks again and charges. GMRune: ----Round 1----- GMRune: Send your actions to me. <> Kadan: Stand back, friends! I shall dispatch this foul beast. GMRune: The griffon resumes its gaze at Kadan. *Kadan* [ATK] Stone Griffon *Arzel* I cast fire arrow at the griffin *Kadan* =) Kadan plants himself in front of the being, maintaining a confident, overbearing posture. *Tarrant* Thunderbolt Kadan looks about ready to tackle it. GMRune: Kadan steels himself and swings his axe at the beast. GMRune: attack 1 5 damage Arzel thinks Kadan is to headstrong and is going to get himself killed GMRune: attack 2 3 damage Kadan lunges backward, panting heavily, quite impressed with the strength of the beast's protective coverings. GMRune: The griffon lowers its head in a charge, and gnashes out at Kadan! GMRune: Its beak clips him for 1 point of damage. GMRune: Arzel begins casting... Kadan closes his eyes and clenches his teeth. Kadan seems completely oblivious to the scratch in his shoulder. Kadan slowly skips to the side, keeping the beast in his sights while planning his next maneuver. GMRune: Arzel shoots a small bolt of fire at the stone griffon, striking it for 10 points of damage. Kadan immediately spins around at the sight of the flame, trying to determine its source. Arzel grins GMRune: Tarrant calls down a bolt of lightning, strike the griffon's backside. *** Beri is now known as Alexis GMRune: 18 damage! GMRune: ---round 2---- Kadan 's face fills with bewilderment as he tries to keep both the griffon and the two robed men in his field of view. Arzel: <> Kadan: By the devil's tail, what manner of men are you?! GMRune: The griffon shrieks, and its eyes turn towards Tarrant. Kadan: Damn! I'm outnumbered! Kadan eyes Tarrant and Arzel in panic. *Tarrant* Vine Whip *Kadan* Retreat *Arzel* I keep back this round (flee in TSS) Arzel: We're on your side! Kadan appears to be growing sick as he slowly withdraws. GMRune: Kadan turns, wide-eyed from the stone beast and flees in horror away from the thing. Kadan sprints as fast as he can from the ring of stone slabs. Arzel: Damn! we needed him! GMRune: The griffon attacks Tarrant, biting him with its beak for 3 damage. Tarrant: Ah come back here you coward GMRune: Arzel withdraws, but does no flee the battle. *Kadan* Kadan tries to duck into a dark alley, breathing to himself frantically, hoping that the foul magic users do not follow him. GMRune: Tarrant begins his spell, and a weed from the ground below enlarges long enough to whip itself at the stone creature. 10 damage. --> Kadan You continue to hear the shrieks of the stone griffon, and muffled shouts from the robed men. GMRune: -----round 3---- GMRune: Msg me your actions. *Arzel* fire arrow again *Kadan* Kadan ducks into the alley, puts his hands over his ears, and hopes that this is not really happening. *Tarrant* thunderbolt GMRune: The griffon charges at Tarrant again. It pecks him for 2 damage. *** Signoff: Cecil_ (Cecil has left..isnt is amanzing) GMRune: Arzel begins chanting the words of magic and a bolt of fire shoots at the griffon for 11 points of damage. GMRune: Tarrant casts his spell, calling down another bolt of lightning. It strikes the griffon between the eyes. GMRune: It shrieks and collapses. Arzel: Ya! GMRune: The body appears to melt, and the liquid stone is trickling back towards the slab from which it emerged. *Kadan* Kadan gradually recovers from the shock. "What a wicked city..." Tarrant: Heh that will teach you to mess with us Arzel looks at the liquid stone --> Kadan The area is silent once more. GMRune: The stone trickles back into place and the griffon carving is no longer moving. Tarrant: Now where is that magical staff? GMRune: However, the other carvings still are. *Kadan* Kadan grips his axe sturdily, and tries to peer out at the stone slab, careful not to expose himself. --> Kadan The griffon is once again a carving, but the other beast designs are still writhing. Arzel: oh, Sh*t Arzel: more of them Tarrant: Where is that coward when we need him? Arzel looks off in the direction to where Kadan run *Kadan* Kadan focuses more at the robed men, silently accusing them of treachery. Arzel: COME BACK HERE YOU COWARD!!!!! --> tarrant You get the disctinct feeling he's still around here somewhere. Tarrant: He couldnt have gone far --> Kadan You can hear all their yelling about calling you a coward. Arzel: I say we go after him! *Kadan* Kadan ignores their insults, considering all magic users sub-human. *Kadan* Kadan tries to remain perfectly still, paralyzed with either hatred or fear; he is not sure. Arzel: Tarrant? what do you say? --> Kadan You hear a disembodied roar coming from behind you. It seems to be heading towards the circle of slabs. Tarrant: Lets get the staff first Arzel looks to the center Tarrant: Lets get that staff it has to be under one of these slabs GMRune: A roaring sound seems to be approaching the town circle and the slabs of stone. *Kadan* Kadan swiftly whips around, holding his axe vertically in front of him. "Who's there?!" Arzel looks at the slabs and the carvings Arzel: whats that noise? Tarrant: Sounds like a uh.. I have no idea Arzel looks around --> Kadan The sound nears you, and is virtually to you. And yet you can't see a body to match it. Arzel: where is it coming from? Tarrant: The center of town I think GMRune: The stone eyes of a lion carving turn and begin to focus on Arzel. Arzel: oh, shit *Kadan* Kadan winces. Arzel: I say we find that coward first! Tarrant: Now where in for it Arzel begens to back away --> Kadan The roar continues its moaning and passes you by, heading towards the circle. GMRune: The roar is becoming a more distinctly leonine sound. Tarrant: I guess that is the best straiety Tarrant slowly retrets *Kadan* Kadan growls, and wonders to himself if this might actually be Killith. Arzel: Umm, Tarrant lets go Arzel starts to leave at a quick pase GMRune: The roaring sound nears, and is virtually at the circle now. *Kadan* These growls, these beasts... that accursed staff must be causing it all! Tarrant quickly retreats Arzel runs away with Tarrant *Kadan* Kadan realizes that he must retrieve the staff before the hideous magic users find it for their nefarious purposes. Kadan dashes out of a nearby dark alley, rushing straight for the center of the stones. "Foul beasts, taste my blade! I shall find that staff!" Arzel stops as he sees Kadan Arzel: So thats where that fool was hiding Kadan rushes in, gripping his axe. Tarrant: he is going to need our help lets go save his sorry butt Arzel looks to Tarrant "should we help him?" Arzel: okay GMRune: The roar rushes through the lot of you with a strength that causes the air to whip about you. Arzel: lets go Kadan: Stand back, you foul practitioners of evil, it is my duty to get that staff before you do! Come, magical beasts of the underworld! I challenge you! Kadan stands firmly, not disoriented by the air. GMRune: The lion carving's jaws roar silently in response to the audible one. Arzel listens to what Kadan says Arzel stops and stays out of the battle Arzel: If he doesn't want my help I won't help! Kadan is careful to keep his distance from Arzel and Tarrant, concentrating on the lion figure. GMRune: And a blue beam of light, arcs around the corner from where Arzel and Tarrant originally came from and strikes the lion carving! GMRune: The lion roars, voice and stone joining together and the stone beast begins to pulls itself from the slab beneath it. Arzel: Tarrant! its that damn pendent that making them attack! I say we destroy it! Kadan, by habit, ignores what Arzels says. Tarrant: Sounds like a play I cover you, you go destroy it GMRune: The lion roars, spreading its legs and its stone eyes glow. GMRune: It is blocking the path back to the pendant. Arzel: Tarrant, you come with me there might be something there! Kadan holds his axe far in front of him as a zealous grin tries to emerge from his face. Arzel: Damn! Tarrant: Looks like we gotta fight.. Tarrant wields his staff Arzel: Tarrant we need to find a different way around GMRune: The lions licks its lips and and it's mouth opens. A low ancient voice emerges from its gravelly throat. "Those who refuse to believe, must leave here now!" Arzel: believe? in what? Kadan ignores the cryptic nonsense and approaches the lion. GMRune: The lion roars and its eyes turn to flame. GMRune: -------round 1----- *** Dyne (rlpope@knx-tn7-23.ix.netcom.com) has joined channel #lunarrpg5 Arzel: Damn! *Arzel* fire arrow! GMRune: In the distance, you hear another roar... *Kadan* ATTACK!!! *Kadan* =) --> Kadan Yup! =) But it's fun watching this! Kadan takes almost a feral stance, as if to meet the beast on its own level. Arzel: Damn there's going to be more than one at a time GMRune: Kadan utters a bellow of rage and charges at the stone lion, hacking away at it! *Kadan* Why don't those fancy schmancy wizards attack? is there something wrong with their canes? *Kadan* ;) GMRune: attack 1 4 GMRune: attack 2 6 --> kadan ;) Kadan leaps backwards and lands a safe distance from the beast. GMRune: The stone lion bellows and swipes its claws at Arzel. GMRune: 10 damage! Arzel: Gerrr!! GMRune: Arzel hisses in pain but utters the words to his fire spell. GMRune: A bolt of flame strikes the beast for 11 damage! Arzel: eat that! --> Tarrant I need your action for this round. GMRune: The lion snarls and keeps its eyes on Arzel. Kadan is filled with dread at the sight of the magical plume of fire, but tries to concentrate on the task at hand. GMRune: <> Arzel: Damn! I'm outta here I'm going to find that damn pendant <> Kadan: <> ;) *Kadan* Sometimes the whole group has to shout at Thesian to wake him up sometimes. =) --> Kadan Heh heh... :) The good thing is, it gives me time to take care of some other stuff. But it's slowing down the game. GMRune: <> *Kadan* Don't sweat it; this just happens with the first 3-5 sessions. I'm about 10x faster now than I was when I started. Arzel: <<[Tarrant PING reply]: 4 secs>> --> Kadan I'll bet. :) It doesn't help that I'm doing this at home though. I forgot some stuff back at school. But, it's not anything I really need, I hope. Arzel: <> GMRune: <> GMRune: <> Kadan: <> GMRune: <> Arzel: <> GMRune: Tarrant snaps himself out of his reverie in time to shot a bolt of lightning at the snarling lion for 18 points of damage. GMRune: <> Kadan winces at the sight of the magical electricity, hoping this will all be over soon. GMRune: ------round 2 (for those of you alive out there)- ---- *Kadan* Kadan gives a hearty snarl and ATTACKs once more! *Arzel* I run off trying to find a different way to get to the pendant! GMRune: Kadan snarls and leaps at the lion, landing two good hearty swings on the beast for 13 points of damage. Arzel: <> Kadan: I want to know exactly how much each did! =) GMRune: The lion roars and leaps at Kadan. Kadan jerks into a defensive stance. GMRune: <> Kadan: Weeeee! =D GMRune: The lion resents Kadan's maniac laughing and slashes him upside the head for 1 point of damage! =) GMRune: Arzel creeps off to one side and notices the alley Kadan was in. He heads towards it. Kadan does not acknowledge the injury and regains his composure. Arzel: <<1 whole point? wow!>> Arzel: <> Kadan: Tarrant has been idle 1075 seconds. :P GMRune: Finally, Tarrant shouts some taunts at the lion before blasting it with yet another thunder spell for 18 damage. GMRune: -----round 3----- GMRune: <> *Kadan* Attack the beast, landing a pair of critical hits. ;) *Arzel* still looking for pendant *Kadan* I know I don't quite have the dexterity for it. Arzel: <> --> Kadan Can always hope,eh? =) GMRune: <> Arzel: <> Arzel: <<:ß>> GMRune: Kadan screams out all his frustrations and buries his hand axe in the lion's head! GMRune: attack 1 7 GMRune: attack 2 4 Kadan 's elbow feels the shock of impacting such a solid surface. GMRune: It crashes to the ground! Kadan: What, my axe?! GMRune: The stone slow melts away from Kadan's axe and once it's a puddle on the ground, it trickles back towards the stone slab it came from. Kadan takes two deep breaths, acknowledging the defeat of the enemy, then spins around. Kadan glances around, relieved that Arzel has left. GMRune: tarrant looks around and watchs the trickling stone. Arzel: <> Kadan 's attention returns to the ground. "Now where is that blasted entrance? I must get that staff before it causes any more of this awful magic to happen. Arzel: <> Kadan <> GMRune: As the lion carving reforms on the stone, the distant roar sounds again GMRune: <> GMRune: -----game pawsed----- Kadan rises to detect the roar. Kadan: <> Arzel: <> Kadan grabs Ebony and forces him to give the offical paw stamp of approval. GMRune: This is an awfully poor place to stop since it's kinda in the middle of things. :P Kadan: Rune, get used to it. >:( Arzel: there's not really any other choice Arzel: and I have to go anyway! GMRune: Kadan stips off his armor, and throws his axe behind him, accidentally striking an innocent civilian. *** Kadan is now known as Hahn Arzel: see ya later guys GMRune: I've *got* to come up with something.... Hahn: Ahhh... much more comfy. GMRune snickers. Arzel: so we are done for now Arzel: bye! GMRune: Yeah, we're done.