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Ravemore

Black Sand
« on: August 09, 2015, 10:51:12 pm »
Hasim whipped out his scimitar as the flap of his beit al-sha'r fluttered open, facing the newcomer who now framed his doorway… sand from the raging sandstorm blowing into the tent. Hasim’s cat-like stance was obviously that of an expert bladesman. Through his parched lips the man begged forgiveness for his intrusion and asked for shelter.The Law of Diyafa required that Hasim show hospitality to the stranger. In the hostile and unforgiving environment of the desert strangers and travelers did not often cross his path. Although cautious, he invited the man inside and prepared the first cup of coffee.'Al Heif' was poured: The first cup of coffee to be poured and tasted by the host to let the guest feel safe.'Al Keif' was poured: The second cup of coffee to be poured and tasted by the guest himself.'Al Dheif' was poured (The cup of the guest)… the third cup of coffee, to be drunk by the guest.After this, the stranger told a wild tale. He explained that he was a mercenary and was part of a company that had taken a complex of caves rich in ore. They dug too deep though, and disturbed ancient burial chambers. A great evil was awoken… a master and his 12 sons. He rambled on, fear obviously in his eyes. After several hours he asked for a water skin and departed.Hasim stood in the doorway, thoughtful. The sandstorm had subsided. He remembered tales as a boy told by his great grandmother of an ancient Sorcerer King named Amennaanka who lived several centuries ago. He was also said to have 12 sons and was an evil blight that disappeared after his kingdom was overthrown. Where he went, or what happened to him, nobody knew.Hasim called his son from another room and ordered him to run to the other tents and tell the rest of the clan they were moving out. He wanted to be far from this place by dusk. There was a sense of wrongness in the air, and the stranger was a bad omen. // This is a static quest and it has been placed in-game. Feel free to use this thread for RP/Forum posts. Significant posting will also be rewarded at the conclusion of the quest.This is a tough one, CR can get pretty high. The soul mother is active and a balanced group is advised. You have been warned. Rewards have been placed in game as well. Also, the boss has been assigned a special XP bonus for this one… If you beat him/her/it, you deserve it. The reward is set to scale to the party with a max. This means the more people in the party, the more XP. Unfortunately you don’t know what the max party cap  is. ;-)Good luck! PS - DO NOT sneak in invisibly and steal the quest rewards. At the conclusion of the quest, please send me a private message and let me know what loot you found to confirm fair play.-Rave
 
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Ravemore

Sporadic reports of shambling
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2015, 11:59:49 pm »

Sporadic reports of shambling dead wrapped in linen cloth begin to filter into remote outposts and oasis settlements around the Spirit Dunes. As of yet there have been no attacks reported.

 

davidhoff

*A couple dwarves show up at
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2015, 09:08:09 pm »

*A couple dwarves show up at the krellin tent village in the Spirit Dunes inquiring about undead sightings and any other oddities*

//Griff n Zig might have time tonight after dinner to try to investigate this one.  Probably be around 10:30pm edt-ish.  Maybe we can get a lil group to set out after it.

 

Ravemore

The locals seem very
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2015, 09:24:39 pm »

The locals seem very concerned.

A wild looking Halfling named Frem Ris tells you that most of the reports they have been receiving have been coming from distant areas on the other side of the Twin Lion Ruins… about 75 or 80 miles away. His arms gesticulating wildly and his hair flying about as he tells you this.

 

//I would recommend a couple more players… even for you two. :-) 

-Rave

 

davidhoff

*Griff Silversand and Zigruum
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2015, 01:40:50 am »

*Griff Silversand and Zigruum return from there expedition into the desert sands and report to Frem Ris and the other halfling at Krellins*

"Aye deh bloite ben smoit'd by deh power a Vorax.  Bassards holed up n deh ol' tin moine past Twin Loins loike.  Pack'd n der toight loike n had mummified sods n cursed snakes dat spit n ye eye fer deh first wave.  Bunch'a dual wield'n mercs also was n der Oi guess under contract or jus plain stupid.  Deh cult lead'a n his minions was way in deh back a deh cave.  Now dat was a foight worth foight'n!  Spells com'n from deh soide n from deh ceil'n n from deh floor n a bunch of des ones dat zig-zag com'n at ye before deh plop ye helmet.  Minions could hit too.  Got so dark wit all dem spells Oi asked Vorax tah swing for meh.  Zig done good put'n some nature up n den he became a dragon; laddy dat dragon beh a tough bird tah get a lick on.  Oi ain't gona loie, deh backed meh up for a bit before Oi could regroup loike.  Had tah call on deh Battle Fatha fer His divine moight n den weh finished em good.  So go tell deh land dat for now it safe n dat Vorax beh praised for it."

//thanks Rave for the static quest; a good challenge and a good battle and a nice change

 

Ravemore

Frem Ris and the other
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2015, 01:43:20 am »

Frem Ris and the other halflings at Krellins are ecstatic after receiving the good news.  The dwarves are invited to partake in consuming “chal”, a fermented camel milk brew, and to celebrate into the wee hours of the morning. Although not their normal beverage of choice, they did not want to insult their gracious hosts and the ensuing raucous laughter and music carried far across the desert sands.