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General Discussion / Re: Katherian Quest
« on: December 06, 2012, 06:44:11 pm »
Character Name:  Mai
Character Alignment: CN
Character Deity (if any): Xeen
Character Level: 10
Character experience and/or relationships with the Katherian houses (if any):  If she has any I don't remember them.  She's been involved with a few Katherian based quests but, as I said, it's been a while.
Any significant conflicts with consistent quest attendance/participation:   No.  I'll make sure I set my reminders.

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Second half of report regarding the prisoner.
« on: January 31, 2010, 08:19:17 pm »
Through methods not entirely clear but rumored to include illusion and less invasive coercive techniques they were able to acquire some information.  Though the individual was helpful and freely so in the end there is still much left to uncover.

The following is the information they were able to glean from this opportunity.

The location of their main stronghold is still unknown to us but we were able to acquire locations of fortifications, training grounds and defenses on Belinara, primarily with the kingdom of Kuhl.  No information leading to further insight into the corruption was acquired.  Though, they seem to regard the entire process with no small amount of mysticism and faith.  

The center piece of this faith is a great green dragon for which we could not exact any sort of name.  It is, as far as the prisoner is concerned, nameless and said to direct its loyal followers in a righteous effort to bring all of dragon kind together under it in order to avert a calamity.  A calamity not unlike ages past when dragons fought openly and warred with the races of Layonara as their minions and puppets, though much much bloodier. Any statement to the contrary only agitated him and made work more difficult so his views were not countered so long as progress was made.

Those among what we can only assume to be their religious leadership are designated as Drach Ori... or what we have loosely been able to piece together as the Dragon's Eye.  This group is thought to commune directly with the Dragon and has some rapport with the other dragon-like creatures that comprise some of their most fearsome troops.  He called them Myr'Drach and with great reverence.  It seems that those of great faith and skill are sometimes honored by the Dragon to undergo a final test.  Those who possess the strength and resolve survive and are blessed by becoming more like it in form and one of its most sacred of servants.  These creatures usually deal with the more troublesome challenges, such as the demon cullings in Kuhl and its neighboring lands.  Occasionally the prisoner made reference to them in routing fortified positions of resistance.  

These Ori are also the ones who administer the tattoo to those who have proven their unwavering loyalty.  The prisoner had no knowledge of its construction or capabilities save that he believed any who's faith wavered might be struck down or found.

He was also asked about a name that has come up repeatedly: Molvaren.  There is no doubt he is a figure of some kind, very central to their beliefs...  The prisoner referred to him as "most sacred" and "Dragon's Voice" implying that this person's connection with the nameless Dragon may be greater in nature than any others.

The individual acquired was of a sect he called the Drach Garra or Dragon's Claw.  From what we can tell it seems to be the militant arm of the cult which answers to a General by the name of Jaedon Siphe.  Allusions were made to another arm of the organization but he became unresponsive and fearful when pressed.

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC: The Capture of some snakes
« on: January 12, 2010, 10:20:57 pm »
Just bumping this.  Deadline for input or inquiries will be Monday.

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC: The Capture of some snakes
« on: January 07, 2010, 12:17:15 pm »
//Alright, folks, given the late nature of this we're working backwards a bit using a narrative rather than doing an in game session(s) that would likely be lengthy and unnecessary since this technically will have already happened.  Please, your input and actions are important and could have a significant effect on the outcome.//

Champion Daniella Stormhaven set out to travel to Huangjin with a small compliment of volunteers and faithful seeking additional assistance in order to unravel or at least defuse the tattoos that had heretofore thwarted any attempt at extracting information from the very people that might hold the cult's more intimate confidence. The tattoos had seemed inactive when they left but there were layers and wards well beyond the devising of any of those present. All they could be sure of was that they weren't sure what, if anything, would happen during interrogation or tampering. And so the prisoners were restrained, guarded at all times and kept barely conscious by various means in anticipation of Daniella's return.

Barely two week's time had passed since their departure and word began to spread amongst those gathering and present that an official letter had arrived from the queen, spurring animated discussion within Toran's blessed halls. Rumor crept and changed as rumor does but not a word from that parchment was passed beyond or spilled from careless lips. For, on that bit of parchment the Queen's instructions were quite clear.

Many were surprised as to the speed with which the instructions had been sent though few questioned their authenticity. As the cult was now deemed a direct threat to the kingdom the prisoners were to be made available, immediately, not least of all to those with more intimate knowledge of the Al'Noth. Additionally, they were to be moved to a secured and neutral holding area within Fort Llast, designated and acquired by Her Majesty's representatives. Curiosity evaporated as the representatives showed up several days later bearing the official seal and accompanied by a contingent of Trelanian soldiers. Three more days passed and the prisoners were moved. The queen's people not only accepted but made known that the presence and oversight of those from the temple were welcomed.

Two days from that time a number of unremarkable hooded figures entered Fort Llast and approached the building where the prisoners were being held. Words were traded with the guards, sent along the chain, and they were bid enter. Once inside they removed their outer garments and revealed that they, faithful of Lucinda, were answering a request for assistance. And so began a week long, intense study of the tattoos the cultists bore.

Daniella and her troop returned the day before they were to attempt to unravel the first prisoner's tattoo, quietly redirected by the church to their current place of holding. Their mage, informed of what the others had gleaned and allowed her own time to examine the magics at work, joined the study although the trepidation was thick on both sides.

Finally, they were ready to make an attempt. It took some time, seven hours to be exact, but near the end the voices became sharp. Alarm mixed with surprise only to be followed by a hail of derision. Hastily, everyone poured out of the room, nearly tumbling over one another as a green gas billowed from the throat of what was left of the prisoner's wilting corpse. One mage received a great deal more tongue lashing from two others that looked to be many times his elders. Reluctantly, he took a much less active role from that point forward and although disappointed did so with humility.

After rest, recovery and a review of what had gone wrong (next day) the next prisoner was brought in and work was begun. Five hours only did it take that time when quiet cheers and words of congratulation were exchanged. That prisoner's tattoo was only a tattoo when they finished and those that looked upon it said that it no longer possessed the vibrance and clarity it once had. With that prisoner moved to a cell and interrogation preparations under way the third prisoner's tattoo was unraveled. Later, however, after cursing us in several languages she bit off her own tongue in staunch defiance.

Everyone of even slight importance was summoned into a meeting to discuss how to proceed. Some opted for more extreme measures while others followed more conservative philosophies.... The information that they wished to acquire ranged greatly but had to be prioritized in case things took an unexpected turn.

//Additional people will have had the opportunity to join in and be heard but those involved (churches and the kingdom) are very very careful about who gets in or even near the building at this point.  If there's anything you wish to address with me directly please feel free to PM me.  Imagine you're in this building in Fort Llast with a large group of people in a room cementing how to proceed.  Some are subtly supporting torture.. others more persuasive methods... what does your character endorse or offer up?  Thank you.//

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC: The Capture of some snakes
« on: October 16, 2009, 02:25:34 pm »
Looking at the calendar now.

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC thread: The Path of the Claw
« on: September 25, 2009, 10:37:57 am »
Yes, it does

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC: The Capture of some snakes
« on: September 21, 2009, 03:20:09 pm »
Thank you everyone for your participation.  I will be scheduling something in relation to this very soon.

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Roleplaying / Re: Two Pet Hates
« on: September 17, 2009, 04:40:31 pm »
Hey, I've half expected from time to time if someone would try and kick Caighd out of Hempstead... I mean, given his size and skin color... he could BE a half dark elf/half ogre or giant.

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General Discussion / Re: She must be gettin "Sneaky"
« on: September 15, 2009, 03:17:54 pm »
26 again!  *high fives*

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC thread: The Path of the Claw
« on: September 14, 2009, 12:24:50 pm »
It's taking just a tad bit longer than expected to iron the dates out.  It shouldn't be too much longer.

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Ask A Gamemaster / Re: getting stuck in the Hallowlight Forest transition
« on: September 13, 2009, 01:41:53 am »
That's very odd.  Hallowlight forest, I believe, is one of the older, if not original, tilesets.  Were it in Battlehelm or Black Dog Moors I wouldn't be terribly surprised.

I wonder what would happen if Talia went by way of Leringard and came through from the opposite side...

How long did you wait last time it was stuck at two thirds?

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Ystrday!
« on: September 11, 2009, 08:14:48 am »
And many well wishes!  Have a little extra fun!

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: IC thread: The Path of the Claw
« on: September 11, 2009, 08:07:48 am »
Sorry, Nehestrev, One of us will have that for you this weekend at the latest.  I need to go back and look at some things.

Thank you for your patience.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Weeping Lily
« on: September 04, 2009, 06:12:39 pm »
Wonderful Birthday wishes to you!

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Trade and Market Hall / Re: Cailomel Archery
« on: September 03, 2009, 10:23:01 pm »
I would request of you, bowyer, a single oaken short bow.

*signed simply and in smooth script*
Mai

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: Note to those who attended Hurix Salvation
« on: September 02, 2009, 08:22:08 am »
Well, then, a week from Saturday it will have to be.

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The Dragon Storm Campaign / Re: Note to those who attended Hurix Salvation
« on: September 02, 2009, 01:22:58 am »
//I'd like to see how many from the Hurix group might be available for a short gathering this Friday.  Details to follow.

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Ask A Gamemaster / Re: strangeness in the Az'atta page
« on: August 28, 2009, 08:50:24 am »
Quai Chang Caine

Quote from: Nehetsrev
Playing "Ed's Advocate" here just for the fun of it!
 
 I can think of at least one fictional but famous adventurer/mercenary from television who was against violence and especially guns.  Angus MacGuyver!  In the first season ol' Mac does freelance 'propblem solving' and espionage type missions for the U.S. government, it's not untill later as the series evolves that he begins working for the Phoenix Foundation.
 
 Oh wait!  There's another fictional hero who's been around even longer (though admittedly not a mercenary, he is an adventurer for sure)!  Get out your jelly-babies and sonic screw-drivers folks!  It's The Doctor from Doctor Who!
 
 Heh... I'm in a mood.. must be from lack of sleep.

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Rumour Has It / Re: The Horse and the Crowd. A Quickie Story.
« on: August 26, 2009, 03:33:32 pm »
*half to herself, Mai speaks under her breath as she moves to follow* Oh, this should be entertaining.. I wonder if it's a jealous ex lover.. or a spurned admirer.. perhaps her ex lover's wife..  *she continues musing to herself along the road, an impish grin occasionally adorning her lips*

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