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« on: September 16, 2015, 12:49:46 pm »
...a woman's voice, husky even at full volume. "EIGHT. YEARS!" A hand slap punctuates each word, flesh on solid wood, echoing in the dining hall. A dwarf slurping soup at a nearby table lowers his shoulders and slurps more quietly."Elaina. It's not the first time he's gone on sabbatical.""SABBATICAL." "...retreat? I don't know. It's his way.""Michael, eight YEARS. With NO. NOTICE." The dwarf slides his bowl across the table and takes a chair against a wall, eyeing the tall, furious ebony-skinned woman. Leeks, barley and broth dribble over his beard as he tries to feed himself without looking down."I never said he was sane. You knew that when you married me."Her voice drops an octave. "Gods in heaven. If his skinny rear says even ONE thing about anything you, I, or anyone else who has kept this place running for nearly a decade while he was off - off - COMMUNING with ILSARE, or whatever he was doing, it better be good - I swear to - ONE THING. Just let him complain ONCE." Two children, nearly teenagers with dusky skin and dark hair and eyes that favor their mother, are watching from behind the bar. The boy polishes glasses, the girl stacks plates. Neither seem fearful of the large woman's fury, although they do not interrupt. The tall blonde man facing her is similarly unruffled though his manner hints at long practice. "If he does, my wife, you and I will have to draw straws to see who gets to go first." One black eyebrow on her anger-darkened face rises a flea's girth. Her lips twitch, twitch again, then compress into a quivering line. She tips her chin up, cheeks betraying a held-back smile."Something we can agree on. Very well. I'll let the others know." As she heads to the Residence Hall, her muttering is clear to anyone within ten feet. "And if Elly doesn't rip his happy stick off for this stunt, I WILL." The dwarf slumps down as she passes, tossing a sympathetic look to the blonde man when she's gone."Daddy." The girl speaks as her mother strides out of earshot."Yes, Cassie?"She rolls her eyes at the nickname. "Should we clean our toys and things out of his office then?""That's a good idea." She nods, placing a Reid pottery plate down with a clink. "...but..." Her brother turns an ear to listen. "...but...leave some surprises. I'll let you decide what, and where."
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« on: September 15, 2015, 11:02:14 pm »
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE We are not closed, however... All wood items must be picked up at the Angels Guild Hall in Port Hempstead. Please contact any Angel Guild member to make arrangements. We appreciate your continued patronage during this latest trouble. People with information about the disturbance in Hempstead Fields are encouraged to find an Angels Guild representative. Adventuring types doubly so. Thank you, The Angels Guild //Visitors to the shop will note that most of the wood appears to be rotting or in bad repair, including the floors, doors, and walls. The wooden chests have been swept empty of instruments, bows, staves, arrows, books, and all other wood-based items; metal and cloth items are on metal racks. Expensive and magical items have been removed or relocated to solid metal chests. The rear entry and door to the back room are in the process of being replaced with metal, but as the surrounding framework is wood, it's a patchwork radiating protections to the magic-sensitive.
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« on: September 15, 2015, 07:44:53 pm »
Hello, Ive been playing Iron as a secondary charecter for about 2 years now and I realize I haven't kept up with his CDT as often as may be presribed, but I'd like to request permission to start a CDQ story line for him to become a dwarven defender. He is close to getting to level ten and has the prerequisite feats met, I'm fairly certain he has the other mechanical prerequisites met as well such as BAB +7. I've already asked Karma-Virus/Brewmaster if he would like to run it and he said yes. Iron has also been fighting alongside his Dwarf PC, Belmir Goldenaxe a bit lately so he knows Iron's personality.Link to Iron's Original backstory/submission: http://layonara.com/threads/10162240-iron-oxideLink to Iron's CDT: http://layonara.com/threads/10162297-iron-oxides-big-bookCheers!
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« on: September 07, 2015, 03:42:02 pm »
Got quite a few tells saying that they wouldn't be able to make it today as it's Labor Day. Family obligations and such. So I'll be pushing it back a day for tomorrow on Tuesday 9/7/15 at 8pm EST. Sorry for the inconvenience for those looking for it tonight!
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« on: September 06, 2015, 04:25:22 pm »
Hi folks, I've been kicking around here on and off for a number of years now and despite extended absences there's something about this place that always draws me back. There's a real appeal about being able to step into a persistent d&d campaign that no other game can seem to match, and once again I felt the call. I'm hoping to finish up a potentially consequential cdq, and get back into exploring the world and its stories again. So if anyone is around on gmt evenings and feels like a little murder and mayhem, give me a shout! Just a couple of questions as well as I've noticed a few changes. I see that a world campaign has just drawn to a close and I have no idea what happened. Is there a thread somewhere that covers the story? I saw as well that in game, the player list now reads everyone as 'someone'. I like the new system, but I'm not sure how it works. Is there somewhere I can read up on how to use it? Thanks all, Spike
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« on: September 03, 2015, 09:31:15 pm »
Hey there everyone,For personal reasons, I have decided to step down from GMing. It's been a good ride, but it's time I focus on other things that have been occupying most of my time anyways. I wish you all the best of luck. Thank you for the good times and memories.~Alatriel/Diva
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« on: August 29, 2015, 11:24:16 pm »
Greetings everyone!We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer.For the month of September, we will be running a bonus event, with extra XP, GP and Fortune for the duration.The event will start sometime on September 1st, most likely evening CDT sometime.Enjoy!
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« on: August 28, 2015, 10:43:21 pm »
Days of work by the gnomes turns into weeks and more. Slowly but surely, the Conduit is separated from Milara's modifications and disassembled. It's parts are tagged, catalogued, cross-referenced and documented. New diagrams are drawn with very explicit illustrations and directions for reassembling this very special and intricate artifact. They answer very few questions about their work or the Conduit itself, and only those questions asked by those who solved the puzzles are given any consideration at all.During this same period, things are relatively quiet. No sight, sound nor event attributable to Milara is noted. No passages in this chamber or the caves that link to it lead anywhere into Milara's personal domain (though he most certainly claims the whole of the Mountains of Madness at a minimum). The giants themselves are patient with all the traffic through their caves. While there are some tense moments, they honor their part of the agreement and seem much more at ease when the adventurers and the troops at their disposal consistently honor the giants' requests as well. They eventually even prove useful in keeping the path back to Bloody Gate somewhat safe and secure without the need for a large presence of troops. A few times, the impaled head of a dark elf is presented as a show of continued good faith.About three weeks into the gnomes' effort, with still a fair amount to go, the leader Ehkaheic addresses Acacea with a request. “We think Milara brought this through the underground,” he says. “Safest and quickest way back may be through the same. We need scouts...and protection when it is time to move...and perhaps messengers.”In one particular shipment of supplies, a crate arrives containing a collection of shields and rods which are distributed to the adventurers who recovered the Conduit as a token of thanks. Each device bears clear signs of gnomish design and craftsmanship.
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« on: August 21, 2015, 02:28:34 am »
Came back for a look in 09 but RL got in the way. It was a little sad to see how empty the world was compared to 06. It looks like some players are coming back? I'm going to try to get a new character underway this weekend. Nothing beats Layonara RP.Regards,Eltalstro
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« on: August 12, 2015, 11:56:51 pm »
*scribbles on a small page of paper in common, handwriting isn't great but you don't have to strain to hard to figure out what has been written. Posted at several taverns around Milstone*Harvester Fer HireDo ye need craftable, but dont have de time to pick dem or collect dem yeself? Can't be bother lookin' in de woods fer hours trying to find de one rasberry plant? Den look no furder cus Oi be willin' to do it fer ye! Willing to negotiate price!Right now oi collect-Cotton-Wheat-Barley-Unprepared Flatbottom pipeweed-licorice-bees wax-honey-falcon feathers-sugar cane stak-rice-raseberriesOi also be willing to collect ye wood or sand if dey price be right, or anything else you may need dat be safe fer a younger adventurer!*simply signed Finn*
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« on: August 12, 2015, 09:06:34 am »
Sorry guys just have a few random questions.1. I have read the rules on harvesting, but I am a little unclear on the exact amount of time that would be appropriate to wait before to harvest. Should I harvest only one per time while I'm logged in or is it possible to do more?2. When collecteing resources such as wood or clay or worms, do you crafting xp for just harvesting, or is it just when crafting. Do you get actual XP or is it just crafting XP?3. Are there any good quest or area for solo adventuring , and if so where would that be?4. Of course I would love to adventure with others, is there a hot period of time on the game in order to try and meet some other players?
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« on: August 10, 2015, 08:00:31 pm »
So, I've been a little scarce lately. Aside from work picking up some, I also travelled some 12000 miles in July, all by car, so I was simply out of pocket. After returning, I've had to play catch-up, which I'm still doing. All that to say I'm still alive and kicking, and I've got some stuff planned, from CDQs (you know who you are), to quest series, to finishing up Steel's exploration of the Deep. So be on the lookout for stuff from me in the very near future. =)
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« on: August 06, 2015, 10:45:41 pm »
*Corky and Ryubi are venturing for titanium and will stop at nothing to get their desired goal.*//last minute quest happening in ten minutes or so for those looking for something to after a no show for Milty's deep quest. Dangerous but fun bring your ale with you. Meeting at Hilm but will help with directions if you cant find it.
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« on: September 23, 2015, 10:02:39 am »
I am willing to buy up to 2 boxes of peppermint (@2500); 6 boxes of almonds (@2000); 4 boxes of chestnuts (@2000); 1 box of pecans (@2000); 20 stacks of birchbark (@280); 20 stacks of gum arabic (@60); and 2 boxes of eggs (@4000).Offer is good only until I receive the requested amounts of each item. Deliveries should be made in boxes labeled with your name. Items in the box may be mixed. Please address any questions and make deliveries to Sala Stonehill, 225 Prantz, Haft Lake District.Sala Stonehill, Priestess of Lucinda
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« on: July 20, 2015, 10:08:25 pm »
Sorry for the teaser here.I just wanted to let everyone know that we're working to write up the epilogue to the Ancients Legacy plot. As you might guess, there are a lot of little parts at work here, including reward items, RP and lore consequences/benefits/etc., and we want to make sure it all works out correctly. In addition, we allowed ourselves a little down-time, after having spent so long on the plot in general and on the preparation for the Finale.So anyway, it's coming. Thanks for your patience.
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« on: July 16, 2015, 06:00:25 pm »
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« on: July 12, 2015, 07:10:14 pm »
.... for an Arms event to follow up this whole affair with story and song. I'm on vacation for a few weeks, but I'll be looking for a spot on the calendar for an IG event to commemerate the finale. ////
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« on: July 12, 2015, 03:38:10 pm »
While dealing with the Conduit and securing the area, Commander Stormhaven checks to see if anyone can trace where Milara may have gone through the collapsed portal in his study by way of magical traces. She dispatches a group of the Shining Hand to clean out any remaining undead or pit kind in the area as well as search for any clues to where Milara may have fled."Milara's gotten too comfortable. I don't care how powerful people say he is, I want him brought to justice. It's well past time."
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« on: July 12, 2015, 12:22:09 pm »
*After sending his short message to Kurn..he writes another letter to be sent to Erylin and Baroness Imjam*Your Grace,I travel to the Ulgrids to fufill my promise and I write this message of knowledge and warning.The whole ordeal of the stars re-aligning...the latest being Grannoch's Giant's Supremacy...the disappearances of people of the five main races...and the disease called "Fastrot" was part of a scheme by none other than our old friend...Milara...to achieve godhood. This would have been...disasterous for lack of a better term. There is an ancient tale that is long and would be best told in person should you wish.Be assured it did not occur...as myself and other adventurers found ourselves at the Mountain of Madness...which we encountered prisoners on which he was performing some experiments on using a device that was fitted to extract divine engergies from them if they were inclined to have such. We freed and tended to the prisoners with the help of some troops from Bloody Gate and re-inforcements as best we could.Upon finding the device...we encountered many undead and Milara himself. He was...in my opinion...preparing either to conduct another experiment...or actually attempt to become a god. Either way we fought him...disrupting whatever it was he was attempting and sent him to retreat...which is what he does when he is directly challenged. You will be glad to learn that he lost his Triumph and his vaunted Pet so he is now weaker than he has ever been. The device is secure and is now being prepared for transport to it's rightful place. Again...part of that ancient tale.This will not be the last of Milara for sure. Since he was responsible for your family's past predicament...you should watch the area near the Mountain as Milara might re-ignite conflict in the area once he is able to.I will give the Ulgrids your regards when I arrive there.Always in your service,Kyle Pandorn
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« on: July 11, 2015, 08:34:01 pm »
*Kurn sends copies of a letter to all those members involved in the final battle and previous installments*Well done and a hard fought battle! We sent that cowardly bugger running and thwarted his godhood in one fell swoop. We learned some very important things that day. One, that when we put our skills and abilities together, we can move mountains and shake the foundations of one of the most powerful men to walk the world of Layonara. Two, that he can bleed. And three, that he fears us. He fled and escaped despite his fine showing. But the battle is not over. While Milara still breathes, he will try his mad plans again. His Pet in ashes and his Triumph stolen from him, he is weaker than before. But he will rebuild.What now then? I say we prepare quickly and press forward. If he is ever to be stopped once and for all, we need to destroy him utterly and make for darned certain he finally breathes his last. And we should do so quickly before he musters enough forces to get his revenge; and believe me, for we thwarted his plans and he fears us, we are in more danger than ever before. Each of us is now marked by him and, unopposed, he WILL try to take us out before we take the fight to him. Death is certain, life is not.Having stood toe to toe with the bugger and landing a good volley of blows, I'd like to share with ye all what I have learned of his strengths and his weaknesses. Of course you know well his tactics and that of his dark elven henchmen... dispelling magic blasts quickly followed by death magics and swarms of undead using the same. Disjunction and greater dispelling appeared to be at work in the deaths sustained on our side leading up to the battle. Second most he appears to have a great love of the greatest evocation, Hellball. I noticed many of ye blasted with it, while I myself managed to evade most of its effects. This was in part to a combination of me quick feet and reflexes, evading the epicenter of the blasts to avoid the brunt of impact. That which was not dodged was warded by the constant effect of the resistanced placed on me amulet, rings and helm... greater resistances against each element on each piece of jewelry. What little remained of the hellballs he laid upon me were negligable. While not all of you are as quick to dodge such a blast, I highly be recommending investing in such protections on all of yer equipment, and boilstering the effects with means to help increase ye reflexes.In melee with him, though I hit him many many times, he withstood the brunt of the damage. He did not appear to have the skin of stone, so likely it was absorbed by some of his equipment or even perhaps supernatural abilities. As I glimpsed him up close, I witnessed me blades many times appearing to land as sure strikes only to pass through the image with a whoosh of air, indicating that he had some magic of the displacer beast at work, which could explain some of his purplish hue. Perhaps even a ghostly armor. I could have sword I had me truesight spell active, but it is possible that it had faded or been dispelled in the heat of battle. For those blows which hit him solidly, I noted the following. Despite many attempts to knock him over, he resisted them without fail, and despite his having much natural strength of his own. Though me blade easily swatted aside his meager and flimsy arms many times as he cast spells, the strikes to his legs did not fell him over. I can assume therefore that this ability is not through training or opposed strength, but rather some form of persistant immunity against attempts to take the feet from under him. Some magical items such as the dragonslayer sword or turtle shield have such effects, so I suspect something he wore has a similar ability.Also to note was that many blows which should have been cheap shots or devastating in nature, such as me patented gut-twister and cross the neck gashing combo, were dealt with only the basic severity of a regular blow. In this manner twas much like battling one of his many undead minions. Not many magical items that I have seen can do something of this nature, so the nature of Milara himself have been weighing heavily upon me mind. I be thinkin that he is not entirely mortal, or has at least enhanced his body and abilities into some supernatural form. Tis possible he be of undead necromantic material, or even a Pale Master, though I did not get a close enough look at his arms to determine if one of them had been grafted bone or not. More likely is that he either holds some magical items we do not typically have access to, or that he may have enhanced his form beyond the mortal coil of dark elves and into something of stronger ilk. Thus I consider his nature to be not that of standard dark elven, but of an abberational quality. His vital organs did not appear vulnerable, nor did well placed blows across the neck. I doubt that he breathes or feels pain as most mortal men. he also did not burn from the bite of me blades' magics.In any case, we have therefore learned tactics that will not win a battle with him. Backstabbing, knocking him over and anything but the heaviest and surest sighted blows will deflect right off him. He is however not that difficult to hit when compared to many heavily armored foes, and relies on his magical and supernatural resistances to sustaining damage itself. The question then, past nullifying the effects of his offense, is how to get past his defense. I'm thinking that any future battle with him should begin with a barrage of dispelling magics of the highest power to breach his defenses. While the disjunction and standard dispels might be problematic fer the frontline, perhaps the greater spell breaches designed to combat mages might be most useful. Beyond that, blade enhancements might need more power to them to break his skin more reliably. While Daniel's is formidable, I have felt some priests and mages cast even stronger ones, such as Sala Stonehill's blade blessings. Rather than attempt to knock him over, frontline fighters should utilize the strongest possible blows they can. I think had Grogmegor not been busy with Milara's Pet and Triumph and put his back into it, some devastating blows indeed could have breached the skin. And perhaps we should look outside the conventional elements, such as the thundering blast of a barbarian's strike, spells which mimic thunder or perhaps even acids. And of course, the smite of divine wrath might make the most powerful dent in his dark hide.This is all well and good to say how to strike at him from educated preparation, but also to prepare for his hoardes and tactics. He uses masses of undead as fodder reinforced by mages who tactfully dispell our wards and weaken us. For the final push, divine magics and displays of faith might be best served. Turning those bodaks to ash quickly and arching the mages with zinging shots to make them fumble their spellcasting. Breaching mages and routing the fodder to strike at them quickly with cheap shots and quick, brutal strikes. The fodder is nothing but a distraction with our wards intact. And with spells such as Stygian's massive undead slayer and Foresta and Daniel's massive healing circles they be dust in the breeze.I hope this letter serves to better prepare us when we face Milara in the future. And we WILL face him soon. Whether we take the battle to him while he is weakened, or allow him to sit back and lick his wound, grow in power and exact his revenge. Either we finish the job, or he will. There is no avoiding the battle to come.-Kurn Blackwater, stabber of would-be gods P.S.- I be also sending a copy of this to our gnomish friends who have dismantled the conduit. It is possible that his supernatural abilities stemmed from whatever rituals he performed to drain those poor sods in the cages appended to that machine. Perhaps in understanding the nature of what he was doing, we can unravel some mysteries as to how he was empowering himself in preparation for godhood.
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