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Post by Andre on Sept 15, 2010 10:36:45 GMT -5
The draconian starts to scribble frantically in the dirt... " There's a chain and a large pot HERE that will carry you to the lower levelssss of Xak Tssssaroth... or you can go down the pipe to thissss area and crosss down to here ... it'ssss more difficult though that way, you'll have to climb acrossss some chain link curtainsss that way ... we've never bothered with that route we alwaysssss ussse the chain and pot... or you can climb the vinesss down to the lower level but it issss dangerousss, the viness are ssslippery... mistress Onyx issss here " the draconian pointssss at another place on the map " But facing her issss certain death.. I ssssay thisss in all ssssseriousssness, your missssion issss one of sssuicide... you cannot fight her and win ! It isssss impossssible, she'sss a DRAGON ! And the only thing that can kill a dragon issss another dragon ! " "Here... there isss a ghosssst that guardssss other holy itemsssss... what itemsss they are we're unsure of but they are devoted to the Godssss of Light... he preventssss usss from getting to the itemsss and dessstroying them.. the barbarian prisoner iss being held here, the male.. we don't know where the female barbarian issss, sssssshe essscaped... " (on the map the draconian draws for you.. upper level Xak Tsaroth , area 10 is where the pot and chain apparatus is to lower or raise people to and from the lower level of Xak Tsaroth.. area 14 is where the "holy items" are that the draconians are unable to destroy.. area 17 contains the mouth of the pipe he says one can use to slide down to areas 21 or 27 and from there he says you can travel to area 39 and attempt to climb the chain link curtains to get to the corridor leading to the lower levels of Xak Tsaroth... area 32 is where the vines are that he mentioned you could climb down to get to the lower levels as well....
The black dragon, Onyx, is on the lower level of Xak Tsaroth map room 44... and the barbarian male prisoner is being held in area 40... area 15 on the lower level is where the chain and pot descend to if you take that route.. the north and south sides of area 16 are where the vines lead to if you take that route.. if you get to the corridor by traversing the chain link curtains you'll wind up at area one on the lower level map..
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 15, 2010 10:41:04 GMT -5
Rin blinks and looks at the map.
"This could be a bit tough."
Looking to the other members he grins.
"I vote we take the chain."
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Post by madelaine on Sept 15, 2010 14:17:23 GMT -5
Za'era nods. "
"I suggest the same. The other ways would maybe make us run directly into groups of enemies and they would be alarmed instantly."
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Post by malkav565 on Sept 15, 2010 16:38:05 GMT -5
Adam goes around a corner so as to not be visible. He is frowning strongly. Adam doesn't bluff. So 0.In response to Nine: "This is horrific and unnecessary. She still harms them, just not physically. This entire operation could be done with less bloodshed."
"However, she does not realize that she is harming herself more than these 'draconians'."
With that, Adam simply stands aside, obviously unhappy with the proceedings, but keeping out of the way. Out of earshot of the draconians, Nine looks at Adam and gives him a weak laugh.. " Um... I thought she'd be NICER but .. at least she isn't hurting them.. see, look" he whispers pointing at the charade.. the draconian they dragged behind the trees, now lying on the ground watching the little "theater play" is staring at the dark elf and the kenku eyes practically bulging out of his sockets, confusion radiating from the lizard-man in an almost visible aura... clearly the draconian is wondering why they're not torturing him for real... " Listen" says the wild elf scratching the back of his neck self consciously " I know you're probably not happy about this entire affair...but from what I know of dark elves, from what she's told us about herself before "
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Post by malkav565 on Sept 15, 2010 16:43:26 GMT -5
"Agreed. We should make haste to the spirit who guards these items. If they are as effective as the staff, they may be the key to our upcoming battles."Za'era nods. " "I suggest the same. The other ways would maybe make us run directly into groups of enemies and they would be alarmed instantly."
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Post by madelaine on Sept 15, 2010 17:41:06 GMT -5
"As well as this guardian spirit could answer some questions maybe even though such spirits rarely do such things. Its worth a try."
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 15, 2010 17:47:46 GMT -5
Rin shrugs.
"I mainly suggested this path to scare everyone senseless."
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Post by Andre on Sept 16, 2010 8:18:08 GMT -5
Eolaer and Nine probably won't have time to post so since you guys have decided what path to take down there ... what are you going to do with the draconians? btw once they see the unharmed draconian they'll instantly realize they were tricked .. remember also however what I said earlier, I do NOT penalize PC's for showing mercy to prisoners.. even if they're pissed they won't take any action against you if you spare their lives and don't torture, maim or otherwise harm them while they're "in captivity", nor will they take any action against you or cause problems for you later on in future game sessions to come...
I'ts up to Adam but I also think it would be fun once the draconians are gone if Adam let them know exactly HOW displeased he was with this course of events
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Post by Andre on Sept 16, 2010 8:57:00 GMT -5
Other thing too.. Za'era has had her hand slashed VERY badly (let's just say she was using her other hand the entire time with the trick played on the draconians ) ... currently she still has to make a will save each time she uses the injured hand to fire a crossbow or attack with a dagger or basically do anything with the hand... even if she succeeds on the will save she's still at a -8 penalty for any dice rolls related to using anything with that hand.. does she want Eolaer to heal her with the blue crystal staff? I'd strongly recommend she allow him to do so but up to her ... nydhog asked last FG game session if anyone needed healing so if we go back in time we can also just assume she said yes, was healed and the injury on the arm went bye bye prior to this thread starting - let me know Za'era ..
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Post by madelaine on Sept 16, 2010 9:18:42 GMT -5
(( It was her arm that was badly injured.. Since it was her right arm it was not a real problem as she holds her weapons with her left hand.. The right hand is her crippled one remember? This was the reason why I asked to replace the strength roll with a will roll. To reflect the will to overcome the pain. I would have asked to get healed by the staff as we camped in the evening embracing the pain until then. ))
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Post by Andre on Sept 16, 2010 9:22:11 GMT -5
(Ahh I see ok.. right right ! Ok so healed by staff later on though don't think you guys will be making camp - it's daytime still and you're right outside the ruins of Xak Tsaroth, which is where you need to go into to get to your stated goal.. the big bad leader Onyx ) ...
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 16, 2010 9:23:20 GMT -5
(So healed when we make a pit stop for Rin.)
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Post by madelaine on Sept 16, 2010 9:26:43 GMT -5
(( Yes.. I will not face such threat unprepared.. So I will ask for the staff (no, not the vibrator) before we proceed. ))
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Post by Andre on Sept 16, 2010 9:44:08 GMT -5
Ok noted .. you're both back up to full hp now , I adjusted your character record sheets on FG
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Post by malkav565 on Sept 16, 2010 16:52:18 GMT -5
Now that we are not in combat, Adam will speak with them. "Forgive our dishonorable trickery, draconians. For my part, I do not approve of such methods - I believe we can be reasonable about this."
"You are noble warriors fighting for your goddess. I understand that. I respect you for your crafty success against us at the log bridge. But I can tell you from experience that your foul masters, including my father, are simply tricking you."
"Your services are wasted on your dark 'goddess'. I can tell you she is nothing but a lowly fiend from the other planes. No greater than the demon and devil lords who have been bickering since the beginning of time. Fiends like my father simply use your honorable natures against you to harvest your souls for use in a war you have no stake in. This realm isn't even a battlefield for them - it's a farm. "
"I beg you - ascend to your divine right and free yourselves from this tyranny. You are not their cattle."
"Leave this horrific place. Start a new life away from your foul masters. They will be defeated. If we are killed, more will come for your lord Onyx. You do not wish to be here when that happens." Diplomacy: 31 = 14 + 17... what are you going to do with the draconians? btw once they see the unharmed draconian they'll instantly realize they were tricked .. remember also however what I said earlier, I do NOT penalize PC's for showing mercy to prisoners.. even if they're pissed they won't take any action against you if you spare their lives and don't torture, maim or otherwise harm them while they're "in captivity", nor will they take any action against you or cause problems for you later on in future game sessions to come...
I'ts up to Adam but I also think it would be fun once the draconians are gone if Adam let them know exactly HOW displeased he was with this course of events
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