Lunar: Magic Empire Session 39 Log ============================================================ Cast of Characters: Rune as "GM/Narrator, Par, the bush, Camille, Liana, Hunter, Captain, Figure/Damon, and Lady/Jera" Seath as "Earendil" GORN as "Rein" Hahn as "Kadan" Aes as "Valina" Mia Ausa as "Geint/Ruby" SOLaike as "Tarrant" Dyne as "Arzel" Ayeye as "Ayeye" ============================================================ GMRune: ------game on------- GMRune: The party along with Liana journeys down the sole road that rounds through the badlands of House Flysse's territory. It is not long after your battle that you run into the first blockade that Liana spoke of. GMRune: A small unit of warlocks patrol the area on their silver equine steeds. There is no physical blocking of the road, for the ground around it is easily navigated. The warlocks instead rely on their mounts and their own magical skills. GMRune: Three warlocks and some of their beasts stand guard on either side of the roadway, with more of their companions out and about the area. Geint: =| Arzel sighs Earendil: Well guys, should we punch our way through, or shall we talk with them? Liana: Somehow I don't think they're in much of a talking mood... Geint: ...... Tarrant: They seems pretty stong too.. Ayeye shrugs and continues walking toward the house of Flysse. Earendil: Ayeye, you're usually good at talking your way out of tough situations, give it a try. GMRune: The warlocks notice the party as they come towards them with Ayeye in the lead, but they say nothing until you are within conversing distance. Hunter: What is your purpose here? Ayeye waves to the warlocks. "Hello!" Ayeye: I have to visit someone. The hunter glances to his companions. "If you're warlocks, we must see your symbols before you can proceed. Otherwise, you must come with us." Ayeye: Umm... what if we're not warlocks? The hunter lets out a sigh. "Look, just come with us. You'll make it easier on yourselves." Ayeye: Hey, I just wanted to know... Ayeye shows him the Serpent Bracer. The hunter looks at it thoughtfully. Hunter: If you must know, we have to capture the rebels who infiltrated Killith. Hunter: Our commander believes they are in this area. Valina: Rebels? What rebels? Ayeye laughs nervously. "How could they get over here so quickly?" Earendil: Rebel scum! They should all be hanged. The hunter smiles darkly. "Through dragon magic. They were tracked to the blue dragon's cave. The commander knows they carry a red dragon with them. One that looks like a flying rabbit..." Tarrant: A flying rabbit... Go figure. The hunter's gaze turns towards Geint. Ayeye smiles brightly. Earendil: . o O (Well, that ends that.) The hunter gestures to his men and they raise their weapons. Geint: O_o Geint: . . . . . . . . Valina: ... Valina: I don't like this... Geint: o O (Should I? Would being bait work?) Tarrant raises his cane. Hunter: I repeat, you should come peacefully with us. The warlock hunters of House Flysse are the best in the Empire. Should you evade us this time, we will catch you another. Ayeye: Err... well... I really need to see someone, it's kind of important... Geint: o O (Should I? Should I? ) Valina: We don't have the time... Kadan: I have no intention of being detained here and corralled by a group of warlocks. GMRune: The hunters slap the reins impatiently against the necks of their mounts. Ayeye: Do you know Damon, of Nissa? I have to see him. Earendil whispers to Ayeye, "We could surrender and break out of prison later." GMRune: The hunters ignore Ayeye's question, and seem rather impatient. Kadan: A smart cat can find a way out of a cage... a smarter cat never falls into the cage in the first place. Geint looks sad and lops her ears...... wishing she wasn't so noticable... GMRune: One of the hunters blows a whistle. The party can hear no sound, but the ground in front of the party rumbles and shakes. Geint: o O (My fault......I shouldn't even be with the group....I cause too much trouble....) Geint: ...... =( Hunter: I'm afraid you're trying our patience... Ayeye: If they give up, what will you do with them? Geint grimaces. GMRune: The ground erupts and three furred creatures, basically humanoid in shape, but hulking with massive claws and chests, clamber up from the ground. Kadan skids back a half-step. "What the..." Geint looks oddly at the creatures... trying to figure out what they are. Arzel g'ahs. Hunter: You all will be turned over to the lords of House Flysse to await he arrival of Kargeth's latest emmisary. Kadan thinks about how unpleasant it may be to meet Bane again. Geint looks down at the ground, trying to figure out what she could possibly do.. Valina: I don't want to be in another warlock prison. GMRune: One of the strange creature lowers its bulbous head to point its ugly snout at Geint. Geint: o O (What if I......) Kadan steps sideways from Geint with a "she's not with me" expression on his face. Ayeye eyes the new arrivals cautiously. "Yeah, well, will I be able to speak with Damon?" Earendil senses what Geint is thinking of. "Don't do anything foolish Geint." Geint looks at the creatures oddly. The hunter shrugs. "That will be up to either Lord Bane or one of his commanders to decide." Valina: ... No. Ayeye sighs, "I won't be going with you then." Ayeye raises the spear and gets ready to attack. The hunter nods and the warlocks and their beasts prepare to fight. Earendil pulls out his sword. "Well gentlemen, shall we dance?" Geint looks around nervously........ GMRune: ------round 1----- Geint wonders what her chances in winning are.... GMRune: targets: 3 werebeasts in front, 3 warlock hunters in back Geint hmms and gets ready to fight. Kadan lowers his weapons and concentrates. "Foul magic... do not enter my cloak of shadow. Let the laws of nature govern our battle." Geint carefully eyes the warlocks in the distance......... Valina: No... they will not take me. Earendil says in a calm voice, "I have a duty to perform, YOU will not stop me." GMRune: Ayeye attacks Werebeast #1! Ayeye leaps into the air and brings the spear down at the first WereBeast. GMRune: attack 1: *critical* 50 damage GMRune: attack 2: *critical* 48 damage GMRune: Kadan's mask glows darkly and a black aura surrounds him. All magic targeting him will be negated! Kadan stares at the spear, somewhat intrigued and fearful. GMRune: Liana casts Doppleganger! A second image of herself appears beside her! Earendil: Kadan, here's your warning. GMRune: Earendil call on the power of the red dragon! A fiery image of Geint appears behind the party and disappears in a flash! Flaming meteors hurl down from the sky to strike his enemies! Geint: =D Tarrant: Sheesshh think you can use magic just cause your a future dragonmaster... Kadan gives a thumbs-up to Earendil. "S'ok. I'm using protection." Valina has fire in her eyes. GMRune: 152 damage to each werebeast and 126 damage to each warlock! GMRune: Werebeast #1 attacks Kadan! Kadan holds up his shield in defense. GMRune: attack 1: miss GMRune: attack 2: 11 damage Kadan feigns excruciating pain to humor the monster. GMRune: attack 3: 9 damage GMRune: Werebeast #2 attacks Earendil! GMRune: attack 1: *critical* 76 damage GMRune: attack 2: 1 damage GMRune: attack 3: 1 damage GMRune: Werebeast #3 attacks Valina! GMRune: attack 1: 58 damage GMRune: attack 2: 47 damage GMRune: attack 3: 65 damage GMRune: Hunter #1 casts Petrify on the front row! Geint: O_o GMRune: Ayeye evades. Kadan negates the magic. Liana evades. Earendil evades. Valina is turned to stone! Camille is turned to stone! Geint is turned to stone! Geint: O_O GMRune: Hunter #2 swings his morning star and jumps at Arzel! Arzel: G'ah. GMRune: 158 damage! GMRune: Arzel is knocked unconscious. Arzel: Bah! Arzel flops. GMRune: Hunter #3 leaps forward and attacks Earendil! GMRune: 59 damage! GMRune: Valina is stoned. GMRune: Rein is doing nothing. GMRune: Camille is stoned. GMRune: Geint is stoned. GMRune: Arzel is unconscious. GMRune: Par calls down a rain of ice on the warlocks! GMRune: 108 damage to each! GMRune: Tarrant raises a hand, summoning shooting stars to fall from the sky and burn the werebeasts with their light! GMRune: 162 damage to each! GMRune: ------round 2----- Liana looks at all the stoned people. "Er... Don't worry guys. I'll get you out of it... I hope." GMRune: Ayeye attacks Werebeast #1! GMRune: Kadan casts Tactic! Kadan looks incredibly efficient. GMRune: Ayeye attacks Werebeast #1! Geint: O_O Kadan 's body is glimmering with sparklies of efficiency! GMRune: attack 1: *critical* 43 damage GMRune: attack 2: 3 damage GMRune: Kadan equips his bow, moves to the back row, and shoots at Werebeast #1! GMRune: attack 1: 150 damage Geint: O_O GMRune: Wrebeast #1 dies! GMRune: The warlocks look at it with disdain. Earendil: Guys, don't go after the werebeast, go for the hunters. Hunter: Your silver weapons won't work on it anymore than anything else, you know! GMRune: Kadan moves on to Werebeast #2! GMRune: attack 2: 160 damage GMRune: Liana casts Soft Litany! Valina is returned to her old self! Geint: O_O GMRune: Earendil slashes madly through the row of warlocks! GMRune: 102 damage to each! GMRune: Werebeast #2 attacks Camille! GMRune: attack 1: 40 damage GMRune: attack 2: 24 damage GMRune: attack 3: 44 damage GMRune: Werebeast #3 attacks Ayeye! GMRune: attack 1: miss GMRune: attack 2: miss GMRune: attack 3: miss Arzel flops around. Ayeye easily dances around the Werebeast's clumsy attacks. GMRune: Hunter #1 uses Shatter Blow and swings his morningstar at Kadan! GMRune: 93 damage! GMRune: Hunter #2 leaps forward with unnatural speed to attack Earendil! Geint: O_O Earendil: . o O (Why me?) GMRune: 62 damage! Valina: ... You know what, today hasn't been our day! GMRune: Hunter #3 casts Petrify on the back row! GMRune: Kadan negates the magic. Rein evades. Par evades. Tarrant evades. GMRune: Valina defends. GMRune: Rein casts Heal Litany on Valina! Valina gains 76 hp! Valina: Thanks Rein! GMRune: Camille and Geint are stoned. Arzel is unconscious. GMRune: Par hurls shards of ice at the warlocks! GMRune: 100 damage to each! GMRune: Tarrant sends a rain of throns down upon his foes! GMRune: 168 damage to each werebeast! 162 damage to each warlock! GMRune: The remaining werebeasts die! GMRune: -----round 3---- GMRune: Ayeye attacks Hunter #1! GMRune: attack 1: 1 damage GMRune: attack 2: *critical* 35 damage GMRune: Kadan shoots at Hunter #1! GMRune: attack 1: 106 damage GMRune: Hunter #1 dies! GMRune: Kadan attacks Hunter #2! GMRune: attack 2: 108 damage GMRune: Liana casts Soft Litany! Geint is unstoned! Geint: O_O Geint 's face calms down a bit. GMRune: Earendil attacks Hunter #2! Geint: =) GMRune: 67 damage! GMRune: Hunter #2 dies! GMRune: Hunter #3 kicks his quicken in the ribs, raises a shout, and flees! GMRune: -------victory!----- Earendil shouts to the Hunter, "Coward!" GMRune: The warlock rapidly disappears towards the warlocks in the distance. Tarrant: Woohoo. GMRune: Camille is unstoned and Arzel wakes up with 1 hp. Ayeye: Not good... Now they know we're here. Earendil: Then again, perhaps its time for us to make haste. Arzel: Owwie Arzel: Owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie owwie... Tarrant casts heal aura. Valina: ... Yea. Tarrant: Er cast heal aura. Arzel: We better get out of here before more come. Valina: I just hope we can get outta here as soon as possible. GMRune: The party earns 369 XP, 216 MEXP, and 75 S. Ayeye continues toward House Flysse. "Alright, but if we see anymore warlocks, someone please hide the Air Bunny." Arzel: Geint can hide in my hood. :P Arzel: Just no more setting it on fire. GMRune: The party sees the warlocks that were further off in the distance are now rapidly approaching, their quicksilver steeds bringing them to you faster than the wind. Valina: Oh great... not again! Geint jets into Arzel's hood. Valina: Bunny, hide now! Earendil: Geint, you couldn't by chance transform into a big dragon and fly us away could you? Valina: Please? Geint: *whisper* Don't call me bunny.... Valina: ... GMRune: There are now easily over half a dozen warlocks heading towards you from the west. To the east are a few more figures, who seem to be looking curiously in your direction. Ayeye looks at the approaching warlocks and shrugs. "Looks like we'll be busy for a little longer." Geint: *mutter* Valina: Great... you think they'd at least give us a coffee break. Earendil: If anyone else has any ideas, now is the time. GMRune: The warlocks, eight of them plus the one who fled the battle, reign in close to the party with weapons drawn. Valina: Walk... walk away real fast. Arzel begins to walk. Valina: Don't look to suspisious. Earendil: Valina, now is not the time for jokes. GMRune: The warlocks and their steeds quickly surround you, leaving no space to run. Valina: I'm not joking. Geint: ........... Ayeye holds the spear in a ready position. Tarrant: I suggest you fly away Geint.. Hurry. Geint: *whisper* I considered that... but nowhere to hide...... Earendil: Put your spear down Ayeye, we will do no good dying here. Valina continues walking, warlock or not. Captain: I suggest you lower your weapons. We will not harm you until you bring it upon yourselves. And I doubt you wish to trust you luck in fighting us again. Ayeye looks at the warlock that ran, "I don't want to fight, not now, I just want answers." Valina: No sir! I don't think we could ever take out a brave, handsome man such as you. GMRune: The warlock nearest to Valina brings his steed right in her way. The quicken rears, and stamps its hooves in an intimidating fashion. Earendil slowly sheaths his sword. Valina: Oh sorry. Arzel sits down. Valina hopes her dreams of an acting career will pay off. Geint hides better. Captain: Very well then, you'll all have to come with us. We have been looking for a party with a young dragon and a woman who bears a Serpent Bracer. You more than fit the description. Geint: .... Geint: o O (More than? ) Ayeye: Why? Valina: A dragon? Where? Valina: And what's a Serpent Bracer? Captain: Don't play games with me, bitch. After all that time that dragon spent wish you, you ought to know. Valina: What? Valina begins to cry. Arzel: I'm briefed to give you my name and number: I am Throatwonglermanggrove, and my number is 1-800-eat-shit. Ayeye: You're asking me to let you kill me? And you believe I'd comply? Valina: ... Don't call me that please... Earendil holds Valina's hand. "Just keep quiet, we'll get out of this eventually." Valina: .... I can't belive he called me that. Captain: Your deaths are not mine to choose. My orders are to capture you alive. What Kargeth wishes after that is his decision. Arzel: Would it put a crimp on your day if I killed myself and made it look like one of your men did it, eh? Ayeye: Right, and I'll bet his wish is for use to be let us go, somehow, I don't think so. Ayeye refuses to lower her weapon. Valina: I'll never go back to hell again... no more warlock prisons for me! Geint: ..... Valina thinks... 'Where is Shea when I need her?' Arzel: *insane voice* Don't mind me... I'm quite, quite mad. Captain: Enough questions. I'm sorry, but the lot of you will have to be restrained for the journey. You can speak with the Lady Warder upon your arrival. She is in command until Lord Bane returns to Flysse. Earendil: As you wish, we will ALL come peacefully. Valina: Must we? Geint tries to make herself more comfy.... boy Arzel's hood is hot! The captain nods and looks expectantly at Ayeye. Valina: I don't want to go, and I don't want to fight. Arzel whispers so just Geint can hear. "Get out then." Valina: I just want to be on my way... Par: I know how you feel Valina. But I don't think we can escape just now... Ayeye: All? You don't speak for me. If I have to die, I want to go down fighting. Kadan: Ayeye, we'll get out of this. Do not resign yourself so easily. Valina: ... How did I ever get myself in this situation? Valina begins to cry again. Tarrant: It might be better if we just go with the flow. Earendil: Perhaps you do not realize that we have much more to accomplish. Ayeye: I will go on one condition. Geint doesn't wanna get out of Arzel's hood! Captain: Which is? Ayeye: I want to meet with Damon of Nissa. Geint: o O (How stupid will that look? 'Uh yea...... I'm just coming out of his hood now...') The captain frowns slightly. "Damon, eh? Very well then. His presence will be requested." Ayeye smiles and lays down the spear. "Very well then." Arzel concentrates for a second and teleports himself and Geint right in front of the Captain. "Hey... nice weather now huh?" Valina: ... How will we ever get out of this alive? The captain glances irritably down at Arzel. "Get your face out of mine, peon." Earendil: . o O (What the hell is he doing?) Geint: ... Arzel teleports just outside of the ring of warlocks. Arzel: Woa... how'd I get out here? GMRune: The quickens stamp their hooves nervously and shake their wedge-shaped heads. Valina: You realize... you touch me, not only will I get pissed... Banshee might kill you personal'y! Geint: *whisper* Arzel! What are you up to? The captain points at Arzel. "Someone restrain that man?" Arzel: *whisper* Be damned if I know. Arzel teleports back to the middle. Arzel sits back down. Geint jets out of Arzel's hood and flies straight up!! Geint zooms as high and fast as she can!! The captain frowns and points at Geint. A white ray shoots from his fingertip and strikes Geint! Arzel waves bye to Geint. "Bye-bye, air bunny." GMRune: Geint turns to stone and plummets back down to the ground. Geint: O_O Valina: No way out now... GMRune: Right before she hits, she suddenly halts in midair and floats over to the captain. Earendil: . o O (Brave, but incredibly foolish) The captain puts the stoned Geint in one of his saddlebags. Arzel teleports again so he's sitting on the very end of the captain's quicken. Arzel: Damn... not again. Arzel: Woa... what's that smell? *holds his nose* The captain slugs Arzel off of his quicken. GMRune: The warlocks meanwhile restrain the rest of the party with their magic. Arzel hits the ground with a thud. Arzel: Owwie. The captain gestures, and bonds of energy wrap around Arzel. Arzel does an insane jig. GMRune: That taken care of, the party is loaded on to the backs of the quickens and rushed to the manors of House Flysse. Valina: Please... no need to restrain me. Arzel: These *gag* warlocks need *gag* deoderant. Valina: Earendil... what will we do now? Valina is becoming an emotional mess again. Earendil: Don't worry, we'll get out of it. GMRune: Within the hour, the party arrives at Flysse; a journey that normally would have taken a day or two, but now easily accomplished with the quickens' speed. Arzel: I'm going to die of stench before we get to Flysse. Valina: ~sniff~ At least I had you to save me last time... GMRune: The party is quickly herded into a cell where their restraints are removed and their equipment taken. Geint becomes unstoned, but a collar is put around her neck and chained to the wall so she cannot escape. Geint: o O (How humiliating...) Captain: I must leave you now, but Damon and the Lady Warder may be here to see you shortly. Valina: ~sigh~ Banshee did treat me better than a mere prisioner though. Arzel looks at the bars. Geint angrily breathes fire! The captain makes an about face and strides from the dungeon halls. Geint: >=( Valina: At least I was never behind bars... GMRune: Geint's little fire breath is just a small puff of flame. Valina: But enought of that... Arzel: You know...I could probably teleport past these bars. Kadan systematically punches the walls around the edges to find a weakness. GMRune: The walls are very sturdy. Valina: I have an idea... after we get outta this mess let's get as far away from this mess as soon as possible. Geint chews on the chain. Arzel: I don't think you're going to find one Kadan...these walls are no doubt crafted by magic. GMRune: The chain tastes awfully icky. Geint: IIlllll.. Earendil: Yes, and knowing us, we'd find ourselves in another mess. Par: Warded by magic too. Arzel attempts to teleport to the other side of the bars. GMRune: Arzel's magic doesn't work. Kadan: Why does everything have to be magic? Whatever happened to good old life and labor? Valina: ... Where can we run? Arzel: Darn. Arzel: Welcome to the age of the warlocks, Kadan. Par: Magic is useful. If one person knows it, it is a disadvantage for another person to not. Par: The warlocks have anti-magic shells formed around all their prison cells. Makes it tough for magic- users to escape. Earendil: Let's wait for this Damon person. Arzel sticks his tongue out at Kadan. Valina: Are you sure this 'Damon' can get us outta here? Kadan: Hrmph... magic is just empty accomplishments. Changing the world without going about the steps necessary to do so manually. Ayeye: Not a clue, but you all gave up on me. Arzel: Kadan: Just like machines. :P Earendil: No, but Ayeye is determined to meet him so we might as well take the chance now instead of having to go back to Killith later. Arzel sits in a corner. GMRune: Soon the party sees a hooded figure come into view. It stops before the cell and gazes in, seeming to analyze all of you. Valina: ... Oh great. Geint: >=( Arzel waves. Valina backs away. Ayeye: Are you Damon? Figure: I understand one of you has requested my presence here? Arzel: Hello mister hooded person. The figure bows. "Yes. I am." Damon: What is it you wish to speak to me of? Arzel sighs, "So you're not the special pokadoted clown... oh well" Ayeye: Err...yes, I requested your presence. I was told you could help me. Arzel leans against the wall in uninterest. Damon seems amused. "Help you? How so?" Valina hopes this damon guy is worth seeing. Geint hmms. Arzel sings quietly, "See the little goblin, see him run." Geint amuses herself by walking over to the wall of her cell and charring her name into the wall by firing it. ;) Ayeye: Well... uhh... this is a little odd, Zara sent me, she said you would know who, or what, I am... Arzel walks over by Geint. GMRune: Geint's attempt at immortalizing herself on the cell wall fails miserably as the stone refuses to burn. Arzel: Hiya little coot aardvark. Geint looks up at Arzel.... GMRune: The face hidden by the hood seems perturbed. Valina picks away at the stone... Earendil walks over to Arzel. "Stop it with the insane act, it isn't working and its annoying." Damon: Zara? I don't understand. Arzel glances at Earendil. "I'm hurt" Ayeye: It's, umm...have you seen the spear? She said you would recognize it? Valina carves. "Valina was here and hopefully she'll escape soon" in the stone. Damon: Yes, I know of Zara's spear. She was legend after all. I have not seen it though. I do not know where Flysse stores their prisoners' weapons. GMRune: Valina can't carve anything into the rock. It's too strong. Geint pouts... Arzel finds a shadow and sits in it. Valina broke a nail. Ayeye frowns, "I'm lost, she mentioned that you are one of the few left, that you could help me..." Arzel goes to look for the bush. Damon: Perhaps so. I am one of her descendants. But I don't wish to speak of such matters... ::he glances at the others:: among the less worthy. I will see if I can find Zara's spear. Then I may further believe your story. Geint: =/ The bush is panting on the floor of the cell. The warlocks found it harmless, but it's roots are tied up so it can't trundle. Ayeye lets herself slide down to the ground. "Please hurry..." Arzel picks up the bush and tries to untie it. Damon nods his hood. "I'll see what I can do. We may be related by more than just our heritage, and if Zara truly sent you to me..." Damon trails off as footsteps emerge from down the hall. "I must be going. I believe the Lady Warder is here to see you now." Damon glides down the hallway in a flurry of robes. GMRune: Arzel unties the bush's roots. Arzel: Yay! The bush pants happily and slurps Arzel a big one. Arzel: There you go bush... now you can trundle again. Geint tries to fly a bit. Arzel laughs and puts the bush down on the floor. GMRune: After Damon vanishes, a woman with gray-flecked brown hair comes into view and stands before the bars to your cell. Unlike Damon, she doesn't appear nearly as calculating, and seems even concerned. Arzel plays with da bush. Arzel ignores the woman and continues to play with the bush. Lady: Excuse me, I believe you are the group Lord Kargeth has been looking for? GMRune: Her voice is musical and pleasant. The lady's gaze shifts uneasily to either side of her, glancing down the halls. Arzel sighs boredly. Valina: ... Ayeye sulks in the corner. Kadan stares at the woman, trying to figure her out. Earendil: Is something wrong, my Lady? Valina holds on to Earendil's arm. Lady: Perhaps. But I have to be certain of who you are. Geint hmms. Lady: You are the same people who were present at House Magus those weeks ago, right? Earendil: . o O (Could this be Jera? I will have to chance it.) Geint: What's it to ya? =b Earendil: Yes, yes we are. Valina wonders... Valina: ye..s. Valina: ~sniff~ Arzel nods. The lady breaths a sigh of relief. "Good, I'm Lady Jera, currently the Lady Warder of House Flysse. Mileria told me about you." Earendil: Then you are a welcome face. Is there any way of getting us out of here? Valina breaths a slight sigh of relief. Valina: And taking us far, far away. Arzel improvises a rock drill from the threads in his cloths, then starts to drill. Geint looks sadly at Arzel..... Jera: I think there may be. But right now the security is very tight. Kargeth has chosen the most able commander of the House Flysse Hunters to secure the badlands and see to it you are detained here until he decides what is to become of you. Valina: ~sigh~ Arzel mumbles. Valina: Is there no hope then? Jera: I noticed the capture of your friend, the Magus warlock, and sent help for you should you arrive in Killith. Seeing that you escaped, leaves me at loathe to see you captured again. Arzel: There's always hope. Arzel: Even the word hopeless has hope in it :) Jera: There will be. I don't know how yet, but I'll arrange for a way for you to leave. Earendil: Thank you. You are risking much to help us. Jera: It is not a problem. Mileria has shown me the path. I only wish she had opened the doors for others as well. Arzel: Sorry for my strangeness earlier... I think I messed something up when I teleported around. O_O Jera glances to Par. "You also might want to keep your friend in the rear of the cell, away from notice. Jael risked himself to save him, but I odn't think he will do it so easily again." Valina: ... Path, to where? Jera looks to Valina. "The path to understanding, of course. The path that has lead people to fight the Empire." Jera: If you'll excuse me, I must be going now. Word from Kargeth should arrive soon via his emmisary. I'll have a clearer idea of what to do then. Earendil: Thank you again, Lady Jera. Arzel goes and sits at the back of the cell. Jera nods. "You're welcome. But even if you escape, you will still have to fight your way north. It will not be easy. Now get some rest. Not much is bound to happen before tomorrow." Jera leaves. Arzel rubs his jaw. Valina: And that is that... GMRune: Time passes, and the party grows weary. It must be past nightfall. Food is brought in for you, although it is fairly tasteless and dry. Damon does not return. Arzel sleeps. Kadan ravenously devours the bland food. Ayeye waits. GMRune: During the night, a strange humming sound arises from the back of the cell. At first it is soft, but then grows in intensity until the lighter sleepers among the party awake. Earendil sits in a corner and lowers his head. Valina: Hummm... Geint sleeps. Valina: What is that? Ayeye stirs. "What is what?" Valina couldn't sleep anyway. Arzel continues to sleep. Earendil 's eyes slowly come open. GMRune: The sound has a rhythm, as of something thrumming in solid, long pulses of time. Valina: Earendil... Ayeye tries to find the source of the sound. Valina: What's that? GMRune: The sound continues to increase, until it reaches the level where normal talking is difficult. Earendil: I . . . I don't know. GMRune: The sound reverberates from somewhere behind the cell. Valina: Well... neither do I... I guess this make us even... Arzel awakes. GMRune: The cell itself is dark. All the torches in the dungeon had been put out by the guards. Earendil feels along the wall. Arzel: Okay... who's pounding on... what is that? Ayeye: Too much magic? Kadan seems to be at peace in the darkness. The bush rustles anxiously. Arzel: Sounds like someone's trying to break down the wall with pulse rays. Earendil says aloud, "I think I found something. It feels kind of squishy." Geint is breathing loudly for the little thing she is......sleeping peacefully. Arzel walks over to where Ear is. Earendil: Hey Arzel, how about some light. Arzel checks the spot. Arzel tries glowing. GMRune: Arzel's light magic fails. Arzel: Damn magic wards. Valina: Squishy? Earendil pull his hand back quickly, "AAHH! My hand started to feel soft and squishy too!" Valina: Ear! are you all right? Earendil: Hmm . . . I wonder. Valina: Wha...? Earendil starts pressing against the wall. GMRune: The thrumming sound increases a notch in volume. Valina hopes Earendil isn't planning what she thinks he is planning. Arzel: Maybe it's one of those rock-mud spells. Valina: Humm... Valina runs and pushes Earendil toward the mushy rocks. Earendil: Ugh. . . this isn't what I expected . . . oh by Althena it's, it's . . . GMRune: Valina pushes Earendil, and he seems to move into where the wall used to be. Valina runs through. GMRune: Valina is stuck where the wall should be. Valina: ARGHHHH... Valina: That... shouldn't have .. happened. Earendil falls to a knee with extreme nausea. Par: Er... I think we'd better get you guys out of whatever you're doing... Valina: Ohhh I feel so squishy... Valina: I think I am going to be sick. Valina: Help me... please. Arzel pulls on Val. GMRune: Arzel pulls Valina out. Valina: Ahhh... Valina: Yucky yucky yucky... Camille yanks on Earendil but he seems to be stuck. Valina: ... Where is Earendil? Valina: Oh Valina: Umm sorry... Ayeye helps Camille attempt to pull Earendil out. GMRune: Earendil still seems to be stuck. Earendil: . o O (Great, now what have I gotten myself into.) Arzel helps too. Earendil: Guys . . . I, I can't move. Arzel: Kadan... time to use that muscle of yours. Valina was hoping to push him through. Earendil: By Althena, my legs are gone! GMRune: The thrumming increases in volume again. Earendil tries feeling for his other extremities. Arzel: Kadan...wanna help here? Earendil's voice gets a worried tone to it now. "No, no. Now my entire body feels like its slipping away." Kadan can be heared patting his palms together. "Now why should I help here?" Arzel: You stupid Lumox...you want the dragonmaster sucked into the rock? Ayeye: Because... because... he is a friend... Valina: Kadan! Earendil: Guys, somebody. HELP ME! Arzel trys to pry Earendil out. GMRune: Arzel feels Earendil slide further into the rock. Arzel: Wait...what if this is like quicksand?! Arzel: The more we pull... the farther in he goes. Earendil tries to yell out something but he feels as if he is moving father and father away. Camille: Great. So how do we get him out? Arzel: He needs to grab something and pull himself out slowly. Camille keeps her grip on Earendil although she's dragged closer to the strange wall. Kadan can be heard fumbling around, trying to find Earendil. GMRune: Kadan finds the squishy soft thing where the wall should be! Kadan tries to plant his feet into the ground. Arzel: Over here, Kaddy. Kadan: Who said that?! Arzel: The bush! The bush pants happily at hearing its name. Geint: ...? Kadan: Oh ok... the bush's voice sounds a lot like a friend of mine... I think the name was... Roon or something. Kadan follows Arzel's voice, apprehensively searching for something squishy. Arzel: Over here. Arzel snickers, "Kaddy." GMRune: Kadan finds Arzel, and an arm sticking out of the wall that must be Earendil. Valina begins to cry again. "Ohh it's all my fault..." Valina: Please Earendil... be okay! Arzel: Come on Kadan...pull! Valina: Why do I always do things like this? Kadan grabs the arm and tugs with all his might. Kadan emits guttural snarls of exertion. Arzel helps Kadan. GMRune: Earendil seems to be jammed in pretty well, but something seems to be holding him from the other side. Arzel: One solution... I'll go in too. Valina: NO! Let me go! Valina: It is my fault. GMRune: The thrumming increases, and Earendil is suddenly yanking further into the wall, pulling Kadan, Camille, and Arzel with him! Geint protests in her sleep. Valina runs into the wall. Kadan: Ack! Par: Oh bother... Valina: I won't let you suffer alone... Arzel: It's okay... one I'm past the magic ward, I'll be able to teleport us back. Earendil weakly senses the others. "No, not you guys too." GMRune: Valina is pulled in as well. Valina: Earendil... I must.. Earendil: Don't . . . feel guilty. I was planning to . . . go in anyway. Kadan screams a disgusted snarl. GMRune: The traces of the people who went through the wall vanish, and the thrumming ceases. Geint: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Arzel: Woah, squishyness. GMRune: All is silent. GMRune: ------end session-------