Author Topic: Into the Mists (Read 5772 times)

Lucien · « **Reply #40 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:11:28 pm »

Can I roll a history check on the Vistani?(d20+int(prof) 11+3+2=16) on whether they are good fighters.

Also do we have a map? otherwise how do we get to Eva?

Rognvaldr · « **Reply #41 on:** June 02, 2017, 12:52:49 am »

"I vvill stand against these foes here, Stanimir. We retreated back against the abyssal dogs at Narfell, and we lost everyting for it." Darien hops up, lifts his shield and rest his sword against his shoulder, "I vvill look this evil foe in the eye; until this rook *stows red knight piece away* atones, I fight to die."

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Durango Daniel · « **Reply #42 on:** June 02, 2017, 07:05:07 am »

You've definitely heard stories of Vistani slipping through the fingers of many city guards. They might not be the best of fighters, but it seems they are quite cunning, and all apparently can weave strange magic on their foes.

You have a map of Erlkazar at least, although you've never seen a "Barovia" region on it.

"No need to die here, boy," a voice from the mists says, as a woman in the fine clothes of a Erlkazarian noble steps into your sight. Her hair is raven black, and her face sallow and incredibly pale. "Stanimir, back so soon. And little lord Lucien. Why, I haven't seen you since you were still at your mother's teet."

Lucien, you do not recognize this woman, although she is wearing the badge of House Hallor, another noble house in Erlkazar.

"Begone! Our group is under the protection of our master!" Stanimir spits back at the woman, and as he does, the ground trembles and the air becomes icy cold.

A flicker of concern flashes across the woman's face, but then she says, "I intend no harm, so long as you cooperate. Boy," she says, looking at Darien, "I require your book." She holds out a single hand, the other placed impatiently on her hip.

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Lucien · « **Reply #43 on:** June 02, 2017, 12:19:47 pm »

Lucien stands and steps slightly in front of Darien, his brow furrows and voice rings out "It's a good sight to see another noble of Erlkazar, But you seem to have me at a disadvantage. I've been away a while and do not recognize you, how can we do business without exchanging pleasantries? Hello House Hallor, Your house has always stood noble. I Lucien and my comrades".

Lucien slowly waves his hand next to him toward his single carriage " are merely passing through, What is your offer for the book?"

Once Lucien finishing speaking his eyes flash toward Darien and sends out a telepathic connection "Do you know what secrets could be held in that book? and are you considering this deal?"

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #44 on:** June 02, 2017, 12:55:20 pm »

The woman smirks slightly, and says, "It is good to see that such... interesting... company had not sullied your noble tongue. I suppose you are at a disadvantage," she looks around at the figures in the mists, and then at your group, "perhaps in more ways than one. I am lady Gwynn. You will not have heard of me, I imagine, for my house and I have not been performing the customary noble functions for some time now. We have had... other matters to attend to. As for my offer, think of it as a tax collection. After all, you are passing through my lands. If that does not suit your tastes, well... Dealing with malcontents is a function I am still quite accustomed to."

Lucien, you would know that this forest has been contested territory for years, and is actually nowhere near the Hallor lands.

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Rognvaldr · « **Reply #45 on:** June 02, 2017, 01:17:13 pm »

"**** you" Darien growls.
What have I reas in this book so far? Also, is it obvious she wants the funken temple book and not my dream journal?

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #46 on:** June 02, 2017, 01:57:01 pm »

If you recall, it's not really a book that can be read. You simply open it and are assailed by alien thoughts and images until your mind can no longer handle it, and then come away with some understanding of a new concept contained within. So far, you have learned of Yrgga, the Eye of Shadows, Great Taar Haak the Five-Headed Destroyer, and Norganas, the Finger of Oblivion, ancient evils who were sealed away with several other entities in a mountain fortress, which you cannot help but feel you are getting ever closer to. The book tells of the great power these entities possess, and how such power may be gained by their favor.

As far as which book she means, you have a feeling it's the book from the Shrine of the Depths, since you had it out just before this encounter.

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Lucien · « **Reply #47 on:** June 02, 2017, 02:29:04 pm »

"Now, Lady Gwynn when did this territory become the Hallors'? We are not near the traditional Hallor lands. You could not have over stepped your bounds so far to collect tax's in places foreign to you?" Lucien eyes narrow.

Licking his lips Lucien says "But if taxes are so inclined in this area i'm sure that we have the necessary coin to pass."

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #48 on:** June 02, 2017, 02:46:12 pm »

"I am glad you have found such eloquent company," Lady Gwynn says with a wicked grin, nodding at Darien. "It is true, this is not my traditional domain, but then..." she begins flexing the fingers on her right hand, and you see sinewy muscles and veins begin to bulge in her forearm, "...these are not traditional times. I believe house Swann claimed these lands, yes? Well they now stand with house Hallor, and house Lornquar, and Renauld, and soon all of Erlkazar will be with us too. Much like your lady sister, if I am not mistaken."

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Okakouta · « **Reply #49 on:** June 02, 2017, 05:12:54 pm »

Arscene looks up from his books and peers out of the window of the carriage as they slow down. Measuring the situation, he snaps his book shut and waits a few moments as Lucien and Darien step out of the carriage. Putting the book under his arm, he slides his satchel onto his shoulder and steps down from the carriage out into the night.

Stopping just behind the two aasimar, he stays silent. Using his mage hand to tilt his hat down below his eyes, Arscene closes his senses off from the material realms for an instant. Peering into the Ethereal Realm, Arscene searches for traces of this Lady Gwynn or other hints the Unseen World might provide.

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #50 on:** June 02, 2017, 07:43:33 pm »

While peering through the ethereal plane, you only catch glimpses of the shadows of those persons on the material plane. They don't seem to exist in both, and there isn't anything new in the ethereal plane that you did not notice before. With your extensive knowledge of all things ethereal, however, this gives you some information, at least: none of those figures which surround you are specters, phantoms, or ghosts, instead existing entirely on the material plane.

Lucien · « **Reply #51 on:** June 03, 2017, 02:13:21 am »

"As tax collectors, i'm sure we with our noble blood can come to an agreement on the amount of coin our group needs to pay to pass this area!" Lucien Smiles looking at Lady Gwynn.

"Let us not resort to our more basic instincts, people of our advanced evolution should be able to come to a solution."

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #52 on:** June 03, 2017, 06:33:44 am »

"Your blood, lord Lucien, is by comparison as noble as pond water. There is no negotiation of taxes. You either pay what you owe, or we will be required to take it by force."

As she says this, the rest of the figures step out of the mists. They are an odd group, some peasants, a few soldiers, even some lesser nobility. Yet they all share Lady Gwynn's deathly pale complexion, and their features seem sharpened, like those of a snarling wolf.

Arscene, now that you have seen these symptoms across several individuals, you can safely conjecture that they are all under the effects of some kind of powerful curse. Though you are not totally certain about its identity, it seems eerily similar to historical accounts of the curse of the Vampyr, though such a curse has not been seen in quite some time.

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Durango Daniel · « **Reply #53 on:** June 03, 2017, 08:34:33 am »

"Or, perhaps..." Lady Gwynn puts her finger to her chin and smiles fiendishly, "you would be willing to divulge the location of your sister, Eliza, instead. We would so love to bring her into our company. It must be hard for her, not understanding what is happening to her, having no one around who can teach her. We can provide that, if you just tell us where she is. If you do, we'll let you pass, and you can take the book with you."

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Durango Daniel · « **Reply #54 on:** June 03, 2017, 08:45:15 am »

"Or perhaps you, dark one," Lady Gwynn says, turning to Rasec. "There is something about you... some dark power within... how did you come upon this? Tell us your secrets, and your group may pass. Lie to us, however, and we will be most... disappointed."

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Okakouta · « **Reply #55 on:** June 03, 2017, 12:44:41 pm »

Arscene whispers to Lucien after his view into the otherside. "These beings exist in our realm, and not the next - the power they have appears to be hidden... but maybe not for long. I hope we agree that discovering their secrets will also be worthwhile. Be cautious however, this Gwyn commands these poor cursed thralls."

Arscene steps back and looks around again. Thinking out loud, "hmmm it seems these people command the ability of controlling weather, or have extremely precise timing and knowledge of local weather patterns to arrive in coincidence with us and such conditions. Theu must indeed be masters of probability!"

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Durango Daniel · « **Reply #56 on:** June 03, 2017, 01:08:44 pm »

Arscene has indeed heard that powerful vampires can affect the atmosphere around them, to frequently produce misty, overcast conditions.

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Lucien · « **Reply #57 on:** June 04, 2017, 12:44:53 am »

Lucien's eyes narrow and his jaw tightens "Bonds in blood are hard to break, I'm sorry I could not tell you the location of my sister." His hands ball into fists as he controls his anger.

"As for my companions I cannot say, but I don't think they respond to threats of violence."

Durango Daniel · « **Reply #58 on:** June 04, 2017, 08:41:06 am »

Lady Gwynn frowns and says, "A pity. She would be so much better off with us. No matter, I would be most surprised if your companions were so eager to throw their lives away over a moldy old tome."

Stanimir jumps up from his seat and says, "You said they would not be harmed! Do not forget our Master--"

"Do not interfere, old man!" Gwynn shouts, her eyes flashing red. "Our agreement only included you and your kinfolk, not any dirty ragamuffins you happened to pick up along the way! They are in MY land and I will do to them what I see fit, and if you and your band of circus freaks dares to interfere then I will cut you all down like cattle!"

The other members of Gwynn's group hiss and cackle in agreement, licking their lips and flexing their fingers in preparation.

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Lucien · « **Reply #59 on:** June 07, 2017, 11:16:16 pm »

Lucien looks Darien up and down. Sighing Lucien opens up a telepathic link between the two "Hand over the book, with taxes we buy civilization."

Looking back at lady Gwynn Lucien slowly nods raising his hand, gesturing to Darien and to everyone that he is handing over the book.
Forcing a smile Lucien says to Lady Gwynn " Now that we have paid we will be on our way. It has been a pleasure meeting you and doing business with you."

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Author Topic: Into the Mists (Read 5772 times)