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Messages - Lareth
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« on: July 25, 2011, 06:42:48 pm »
10,000 for the Mithril clothing
~Damon Silverdawn~
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« on: July 25, 2011, 12:19:07 pm »
//What type of armor is the krisials armor?
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« on: July 23, 2011, 09:25:35 am »
I have just finished some work for a so called "Doctor" in Vehl, hard and quite disgusting, but then I knew that from the outset. Foolishly I thought that he would be inclined to share some of his research with me, instead all I received was some coin, and a lesson that I should have stated better terms, rather than be taken advantage of in such a way again. However, that which he will not willingly share with me, I shall find out one way or another, the doing of such will take some careful thought and planning. But I shall be no man's fetch and carry mule like this again, of that much I am sure.
My studies continue apace, and I have made some more gains in my level of knowledge, also I think all the travelling I have done has helped to broaden my skills, if nothing else from all the scrapes and near to death fights I seem to have run headlong into along the way. Sometimes these have proven most valuable though, a small tome and collection of Al'Noth related materials that I took from a bandit mage on the road between Vehl and Hempstead contained some knowledge I was not aware of. Sadly nothing more on the Necromantic field, these were wards against the elements and the like, all the same welcome for sure to add to my collection. Veran's store of knowledge is slowly becoming more and more known to me now, in fact soon I shall reach the end of what I can learn from this.
I now think that I must seek out further instruction, but how to do it? There is a tower in Port Hempstead, an Academy of sorts or so I hear, I might ask there, but I somehow doubt that my enquiries will be met with a warm welcome should I just march up and ask for instruction in the necromantic school of the Al'Noth. So, either I must dissemble my true purpose, or perhaps a few well placed coins amongst the seedier elements of the docks in Vehl, and patrons of the One Eyed Harpy may yield knowledge of those who could teach me what I seek to learn..
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« on: July 20, 2011, 09:45:51 pm »
**A tall well muscled elf walked into the room where the young man waited, his footsteps light, but assured, his boots making almost no noise as they struck the floor. Damon turned to Ty and smiled as he began speaking**
So.. Ty.. your father has asked me to see to your instruction with the blade, is this truly what you wish for?
**Waiting a very short moment, for the inevitable affirmative answer, he carried on speaking**
If we are to do this, I shall expect no less than your fullest devotion to the exercises we practice, and to the lessons which we will learn together. An enquiring mind is also needed, we shall put into practice our drills and examine the reasons behind them, so that we are able to fully comprehend the lessons.
**A broader smile plays across Damon's lips, as he pauses then continues**
Now, young sir.. your father has given me permission to take you on a trip, so that we may begin our lessons. In fact if I be truthful the trip itself is our first lesson, for I would have you taken out of your element, away from those things most familiar to you. It will sharpen your mind to focus better on our training if there are no distractions. So, go now, pack take clothes only, soft boots that are comfortable and light, we leave for the training arena of Vehl with the next tide.
**The voyage passed uneventfully, which given Damon's unusual bad luck with sea faring was something he was thankful for. He spent the days of their journey, getting to know his young student better, learning what the young man would share of his life, but not pressing for more than Ty was willing to reveal. Upon arrving in Vehl, they made for the One Eyed Harpy Inn, after obtaining them rooms, Damon went up, checked the beds, promptly threw tick infested bedding into a large burlap sack, and replaced it with sheets and linens he had "borrowed" from the Buckle. After a swift breakfast, they headed out into the city, taking a diversion to stop by one of the many live poultry vendors, where armed with a loudly protesting chicken they arrived at the training arena of Vehl**
I'm sure you are wondering just what a chicken has to do with learning the sword?
Well.. yeah..
**With a devilish smile, Damon replied**
Our first lessons involve you catching the chicken using your hands.. this will give me a good feel for your reflexes, coordination, and also speed. Be gentle with your hands, for I do not want her hurt, so no jumping ontop of her, you must use your feet and hands only to chase and catch.
**Ty's reply came with the full confidence of youth**
Pfft.. I thought you'd have something challenging for me to learn...
**Damon's laugh sounded clear and bright across the room**
**sometime later Ty began to see that catching a healthy, free roaming chicken which does not want to be caught is no easy feat, especially in a large room such as the Arena. Those times when he came close, were often fended off by a vicious peck from the beak of the hen, or a buffet of the wings which prevented him from closing his grasp, and allowed the bird time to escape his clutching hands. Eventually, youth, perserverance, and the fact the Ty was strong and quick, combined and he caught up the bird in his hands, turning to Damon with triumphant smile he held the chicken high in his victory, puffing with exertion**
Good, very good indeed, now let her go and try again. A little more effort if you please Tyr'Riel, time is wasting, and there is much we must get done for today.
Let her go??? But I just... Yes master Damon.
**Back and forth the contest waged between Ty and the hen, round and round the arena. With added practice he did indeed get better at catching her, and mostly he was able to succeed in a shorter time span, each time. Damon pushed him hard, but allowed breaks for both Ty, and chicken to recuperate, eat and drink**
Master Damon..
Yes?
Can you show me how you catch the chicken?
**Ty's grin was plain to see**
Surely, for this is part of the days lesson.
**laughing happily Ty released the Hen into the arena, Damon took off after her, harrying her quickly toward one of the corners of the building. With the angle narrowed, he swooped in and scooped her up gently in his hands. Turning with a smile to Ty, he held her up. Ty's pout was clear all the way across the room**
But.. but thats cheating Master Damon.. you said use your hands..
True, but nowhere did I say to stop using your head to direct your hands and feet. So here you see our first true lesson of the day, as your father will tell you, a warriors most dangerous weapon is his mind, let it direct you, guide you. This I cannot teach you to do, you must learn to do it for yourself, what we will do is train so that when your thoughts require action, your body can answer, without hesitation. So your strikes will come fluently, their accuracy will be true, and I hope that with this, well you'll be kept in one piece. Now, take some time and rest a little more, we have one more lesson for the day.
**Once Ty's rest was up, Damon led him out of the arena, and on to the docks of the port city. Seeing a straggling pair of children, thin and obviously hungry clustered around a small shack, where presumably it was their mother worked, mending the nets of fishermen. Damon headed that way, upon arrival the children clustered around him**
Oi mistah.. you wanna give us that hen? 'Er eggs'll help keep us fed they will
I'll tell you what **Damon said, a curious look on his face** You, and Ty will all have to try and catch her, whoever does it first will get the Hen..and Ten true weight coins.
**With that said, Damon lined them up, then let the Hen down an equal distance from each of them. Quick as ty was, the youngest of the two other children, thinner than her brother moved with lightning speed, rounding the outstretched arms of the two boys, she grabbed the hen by the feet and shouted with joy. Damon smiled and gave her her prize, then taking Ty, headed back to the Harpy**
So, Ty, can you tell me what was the purpose of that last lesson?
**Ty's face creased with thought for a few moments**
Well.. if you ask me.. I think that because they were real hungry.. well thats what made that little girl get there first
**smiling and clapping him on the back Damon turned to him**
Exactly, our actions carry a wholly different weight when our life is dependent on them, and remember that applies just as much for our adversary as it does for us. So be ready to give it your all, for your enemy surely shall, each and every time.
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« on: July 16, 2011, 10:45:11 am »
**Observations and Notes - Part 1**
Following on from Veran's works that I was able to bring with me, I have been studying the undead keenly, trying to assess their strengths, weaknesses, what societal and heirarchical structures they exhibit, if indeed any are present. This will I think prove a long and difficult task, but one which I feel I must undertake, if I am to grow my knowledge. On a fortunate note, the crypts here in Center, and those of Vehl have provided me with many specimens to observe, and so I have been able to make a good start on this task.
*Skeletons - Perhaps the weakest of the walking dead, they are fragile, and exhibit no independent thought. Their strengths include, as with all undead no need of rest, food or other such sustenance, they are resistant to piercing and stabbing weapons, obviously as they present much less of a target to these attacks. Obedient, but capable of only the simplest of tasks.
*Zombies - A slightly more powerful undead than the skeleton, again they exhibited no independent thought. Slow moving, and smelling worse than a Toranites armored cod piece after the Dragon Cult wars, still from a distance they can be mistaken for regular people. Once more obedient, but only able to follow the simplest of direction.
*Ghouls - A carrion feeding creature, from my experience they appear to display a native, animal form of cunning, I will need to spend a lot more time observing them to decide if this is true independent thought, or if it is merely the preservation of some of the instincts that they may have had when alive (most notably the need to find food). They have the ability to inflict a nasty disease on those they encounter and lay hands upon, no doubt due to the rancid carrion diet they survive on, also I noted that they have the ability to paralyze human folk, I am not sure if this is true for other races, there is much heresay that elvenkind are immune to this paralysis. ~Further study is required~
*Skeleton Priests - Outwardly they have the appearance of a regular skeleton, and share some of the same strengths and weaknesses, but with some key differences. They must have once been servants of some dark divine power, at least I assume that the power they served is a dark one, as having observed them, they still have access to some of their deity's power, and are able to call upon this to manipulate the Al'Noth, much as a priest is able to do in life. Hence my assumption is that they power they serve is a dark one, else likely they would not continue to grant access to their divine powers to risen dead. ~I shall endeavour to see if I can discover the names of these powers that they serve~ Some degree of independent action must be required for this by my reckoning, else how do they chose the powers they call forth based upon the situation? Another strength I noted was the ability to resist the Al'Noth, confirmed by having one of my magical missile enchantments completely fail to effect one subject.
I will continue to observe and study these creatures as best I can, it is however frustrating, as their nature seems to be to attack me upon sight, meaning that I must either engage them in combat, or observe under the cloak of an invisibility spell. Would that I were able to have control of one of them, even for a short time, this I think would yield me significant progress in my research. Also, the finding of new subjects for study will prove valuable, I hear tell that the "Gloom Woods" that lie between Vehl, and Hempstead, have many undead who make their homes within the trees, I shall commence exploration of these woods, to see what I can discover of these tales, and if they are true.
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« on: July 10, 2011, 05:04:39 pm »
**A note left at the Angels Guild Store**
I would like to order a 1st Circle Ring of Wizardry, and a 1st Circle Amulet of Foxes Cunning.
~Kalarr Malvaunt~
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« on: July 10, 2011, 01:02:37 pm »
Just to confirm what Lonn said, Lareth buffed Kurn and Czukay, with TS and Lssr Mind Blank, which shouldn't trip the Immunity to Fear + TS bug. My recollection is that Kurn was taken down by the 1st weird as we engaged, so not sure that he even got hit by one of the Gensai.
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« on: July 09, 2011, 02:05:36 pm »
Studies
I continue to persue my studies, based on the knowledge I have gained from Veran's books. There is some dark stuff contained in what he wrote, and had knowledge of. Perhaps it is as well he did not use it frequently, else like as not a band of Toranite Paladins would have chaed out of every town we came to.
Still, all of that aside, his writings have proven my main source of learning, and that which they teach is certainly powerful. I have mastered enchantments that replicate the touches of Ghouls, and that of the Vampires. Potent indeed they seem to me, if a little distasteful. However the last of which I write has proven the difference between life and death in the coastal caverns near to Center, keeping me whole, even if it be at the expense of my enemy.
The rest of my knowledge is founded upon the learning I am able to gain from the sellers of magical knowledge in Center, Hempstead and other towns. So much to persue, but I think in Verans writing I have found my focus, as I, well how to describe it.. I feel a connection as I weave the strands of the Al'Noth based on his directions.
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« on: July 04, 2011, 09:53:02 am »
95,000
~lareth~
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« on: July 04, 2011, 07:55:42 am »
85,000
~lareth~
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« on: July 03, 2011, 01:56:22 pm »
70,000 bid
~Lareth~
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« on: June 21, 2011, 11:37:03 am »
My personal feeling about Dev crit is that it should be a limited use targetable ability much like WM ki strike ability is. Makes more sense to me that way...otherwise I think youd look like tasmanian devil when trying to chop everyones head off in one swoop.
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« on: June 17, 2011, 12:28:34 pm »
There are areas of the Deep where arguably you can rest and log out, and it not be unreasonable. I'm thinking of specifically the Market area as an example, I forget the name, but as a trades crossroad, I would think that it's open to travellers, particularly Dark elves, Deep dwarves etc., but I don't think it's a stretch to see a powerful surface mage or the likes down there. Of course I would fully expect any GM who sees me there to spring a suprise or two, like a dark elf cutpurse, or an illithid with anger issues.. but hey thats the fun of it 
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« on: June 14, 2011, 05:51:06 pm »
//Not 100% sure but isn't that one of the stock NWN Forgotten Realms books, something to do with Moonshae Isles?
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« on: June 07, 2011, 08:04:07 am »
100,000 For the boots
~Lareth~
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« on: June 05, 2011, 09:20:19 am »
90,000 For the boots
~Lareth~
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« on: June 03, 2011, 01:09:32 pm »
80,000 for the boots
Lareth
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« on: June 02, 2011, 07:38:22 pm »
Happy Birthday
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« on: June 02, 2011, 07:27:06 pm »
70,000 for the boots
~Lareth~
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« on: June 01, 2011, 07:59:45 pm »
60,000 for the boots
~Lareth~
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