The World of Layonara
In-Character Forums => Rumour Has It => Topic started by: osxmallard on August 24, 2008, 09:43:04 PM
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Those close to the Toranite church may hear that the Shining Hand himself, Quantum Windword, has gone missing near Fort Llast. Some reports by bystanders suggest he has been taken by undead. The only evidence remaining behind is a pair of Shining Gauntlets, an exclusive item owned by the Shining Hand.
Many Toranites in the Order of the Undead Hunters report to the temple at Huangjin for a meeting of the 3 Gauntlets. Gilbert Gallant, leader of the second gauntlet, along with his close second in command, Anne Ravenwind, are the first to arrive and begin to press for an interim Shining Hand to be appointed in Quantum's unexplained absence.
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As Lance learns of the disapareance of the Hand, he reports at the Temple Fort Llast to recive more news then reports itself to duty, preparing his trip towards Huangjin.
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*A group of scallywags and ruffians who otherwise use the epithet "adventurer" were seen outside Fort Llast discussing the disappearance. They were last seen leaving for the site of the abduction.*
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Lex'or coming in the fort Llast temple as usual for his teachings with Quantum, hears of the news and leaves immediately to the site where he was supposedly abducted.
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*Chaynce wakes after the evening of debating what happened to Q, packs his things and heads to a portal, he sends a letter first to Lance Stargazer explaining his actions, and goes to stand in front of the Toranite Temple in Huanjin in full armor, and waits for HER*
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*Chaynce walks into Huanjin with a fresh hand print on the left side of his face and a smile on the other and vanishes in the crowd, walking to the nearest Inn and not the docks*
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A young woman paladin was seen entering the city of Huangjin and headed to the Citadel. After many hours she was seen returning to the city, looking for someone.
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A knight clad in blue armor is seen arriving to the city in a white steed, with a worried look the man rides to the entrace of the Holy citadel of the great leader as he looks over the the crowd like searching for someone.
Later the same knight is seen speaking with another young woman at the entrace of the citadel, they speak for hours after some hours they split and head out for the city.
The knight is seen mounting guard at the entrace of the temple for hours waiting for someone to present himself.
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A knight dressed in blue and black known to many joins the other in Huangjin to discuss the matters at hand. he tries to lend what help he can, and learn what is available.
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A Halfling man in a blue trench coat arrives in the Huangjin to tell what he saw. He searches for the Toranites in the meeting and he says he is not a follower, close but not converted, and that he is a witness.
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*a notice is affixed to the board in the middle of the night*
I have word of the whereabouts of this man you speak of and where he was last seen and whom was carrying him.
I will be prepared to part with this information for a suitable reward.
Please leave a notice here of what you intend to pay to encourage me to part with this information and I would be most pleased to come to an arrangement with you.
Sincerest Regards.
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*Daniella replies to the notice*
Please meet me at the Temple of Toran in Ft. Llast and we'll discuss.
Daniella Stormhaven,
Paladin of Toran
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A brief declaration by the Temple at Toran indicating the Undead slayers had been active in the Hammerhead Mts pursuing clues to the dissappearance of Quantum Windward did little to fully explain the rumours currently circulating. An impromptu paladin led group ran headlong and bravely into trouble high in the Mountains at a Giant fort. Some members of their group recovered related Toranite items nearby which were returned to the Temple at llast. Cal, acting Hand deliberated over action while acting Gauntlet Theodosia Varamost made a broad interpretation of his duties and led a mixed crew supported by Mountain Militia and a Ranger Company from Fort Llast into the mountains in a quick but efficient sweep for Quantum. No further clues were recovered and the matter is back with cal who is deliberating over the current position.
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Two fallen Toranite slayers were found in the Dragon Isles. They had been searching for the missing Shining Hand. Caution is being suggested at the centre.
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3 paladins missing for some time now from Hlint are feared dead. They were last heard of acting on information received and heading north into the Whitehorn forest at speed. All others making enquiry into the alleged abduction of the Shining Hand are urged to act with caution.
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An expedition into deep into Broken Hall, made up of Daniella, Balazar, Mandalorian, Tod, and Meryth found the remains of the missing paladins and destroyed vampires found there.
Acting Hand Cal set up a committee to debate this new development, meanwhile acting Gauntlet Theodosia Varamost ordered no further unofficial attempts should be made to find the Hand meantime.
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Keppli hears this news and hangs down her head in feeling so useless. She, a witness, wanting to help find The Hand, but missing all search parties thus far.
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Lex'or, Balazar, Daniella and Angel report their findings on a Map that led them into the Ire Mountains. It was drawn up by a ranger who had reported seeing five dark robed figures and a older man being taken away.
The map was discusses with Marl and acted upon by the four, It led them to a cave with a few vampires who were quickly killed but no Quantum was found there.
However Angel an Aeradenite priest who had gone into the cave with the others but unknown to the rest of the party was dragged away suddenly from behind, and nearly killed when his attackers found out he was not a toranite.
He reported seeing Quantum alive and noted his condition as very poor. He was unable to help him after they slit his throat and thought him near dead. He was still alive however and managed to escape and eluded capture for a time to find the one they called "the Boss", before he used their nearby portal and made a hasty leave.
after some debriefing in the Llast temple with Balazar, Angel, Le'xor and Daniella and Tristan, some plans were brought before the temple as to their next action.
We've narrowed it down to the Ire mountains. a more promising outlook i should think. *states Balazar*
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With this sighting of Quantum in captivity acting Hand deliberated over action while acting Gauntlet Theodosia Varamost issued the following edict.
With no fresh clues and a new sense of urgency once again followers of Toran are encouraged to remain watchful and seek to pursue all clues as to the whereabouts of the Hand. Proceed with caution less more of the devoted fall.
Temple watchers assume some new information has sparked this renewed search but nothing else was forthcoming.
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those following this plot - game has been reset with clues as of this time
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*Sion might have been seen Heading to the hammerbound peaks, should he be recognized. Note's on his collecting service made note that he would be gone for a seveal days, and order's might be delayed.*
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Rumours around the Temple of Toran suggest that slayers were dispatched to follow up a sighting around Mariner's hold. It appears a man was seen forced onto a small coastal ship near mariner's hold. Nothing has been reported back to the temple at this time.
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Rumours have it that Snagnor Hornblower is searching for those of the temple of Toran to speak to them urgently.
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Daniella Stormhaven was seen speaking briefly to Mr. Hornblower in Port Hempstead recently. They spoke fairly quietly, and Miss Stormhaven's face looked grave.
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The latest word from Fort llast is that determined efforts by Torantites across Layonara have uncovered some clues and thoughts, however the whereabouts of Quantum or any of his kidnappers remains uncertain. The sacrafice made by some individuals is unstinting however a sense of urgency is now upon the temple as concerns regards Corathite activity increases.
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*Sion has spent a strenuous amount of time learning what he can. He begins to coordinate a plan with a few people.*
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*Chaynce returns from Katharian, after a tip from a kind soul in a crafthall, with news of a small boat capable of running rivers and a barrel on the docks. He gives Daniella a charcoal imprint on paper of the boats name, the Black Wind. Daniella and Chaynce discuss these matters but Chaynce actually forgets to ask what to do next, smitten by her beauty as he was*
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The Temple at Fort Llast was seen to burn the midnight oil over the last few days. There was a quiet anticipation as a significant number of poker faced messengers were seen to run hither and thither playing things close, revealing nothing. But no one could hide the sense of urgency and anticipation. During this time some prominent slayers were seen to arrive and remain at the temple.
A brief statement merely said that enquiries were continuing into the case of the missing Shining Hand of Toran.
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Another chapter was brought to a close today with a short announcment from the temple at Llast confirming Paladins have concluded their enquiries at Fort wayfare where they confirm that a resident of the Caring Hope Inn was indeed torn apart by vampire attack as local Militia sources had suggested. They further concluded he was the man known to hunters as the Apple Pie Man - and had been resident at the Inn for a number of days. Corathite symbols were found among his possessions but nothing else of use to ongoing enquiries.
OOC : thanks to anyone who took time to get involved in this plot over the last few days, it will lead to a normal quest posting in due course.
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Tod Fellow, Keppli Quickhands and the bard Howling Wolf have been out scouting looking for additional clues as the whereabouts of the abducted Q.
Up above the watchtower in the Ire Mountains the bard found an old loot bag containing some stale apple pie near what appeared to be a sealed shaft entrance dropping straight into the mountain. Is it an air vent?
Having entreated the dwarf not to eat the evidence Tod had taken the stale pie to see if it will aid the searching and will consult others on its significance or not.
Is this a connection to the Apple Pie man?
the trio await await further instructions on how their talents might be used.
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A guard at the tmeple kindly explains that provided they remain fit and active and do not eat too much pie then it may be such an enterprising crew could assist an expedition into that complex, in the meantime they may wish to consult with anyone who has previously risked life and limb in that place for travelling tips.
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Either way they should wait for news of an expedition on the calendar.
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Tod Fellow, Keppli Quickhands and the bard Howling Wolf have been out scouting looking for additional clues as the whereabouts of the abducted Q.
Up above the watchtower in the Ire Mountains the bard found an old loot bag containing some stale apple pie near what appeared to be a sealed shaft entrance dropping straight into the mountain. Is it an air vent?
Having entreated the dwarf not to eat the evidence Tod had taken the stale pie to see if it will aid the searching and will consult others on its significance or not.
Is this a connection to the Apple Pie man?
the trio await await further instructions on how their talents might be used.
Upon hearing this, Sion confirms what is believe to be the trail of the suspect, having come across it just after Daniella had found it.