"If possible I think it might be prudent to put any shrines in another chamber
from the one that's been used before for that. I'd like to let that chamber lie
fallow for a bit to clean out the warp there."
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I suspected as much.
Let us destroy this altar. I don't suppose Holly arranged a seaborne pick up
while in Aarell? If not (almost certainly not), Sean will beat an overland
route back to Foolsmarch. "Our paths diverge for the time being. I must see
Glanna. Thereafter, it is my intention to go to Aarell to see Tina, then come
back here and await the reconstitution of the party. I will use such free time
as I have to fully survey the area, and dissuade hostiles from coming here to
die. Whatever portion of my cut of the treasure from this profitable
expedition that I cannot carry I give to Pomeroy and the Hospital in Aarell. I
ask my friends to make sure Pomeroy gets it safely home, unless it happens that
a ship arrives to transport the lot of us to Aarell, in which case I will go
that route. If Pomeroy could see fit to organize a Hospital branch here in the
Cove, it would be greatly appreciated, as would any efforts on his part to
convince clergy of the various good gods to 'rough it' here in our new frontier
settlement. I will put effort to that when I get to Aarell, not that I can see
myself there for quite sometime."
Sean turns to Ahearn. "Brother, it is likely you will make Aarell before me.
I will write a note for Tina, please make sure she gets it. Let her know I am
fine, then let her know that, no, really, I am fine."
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 04:30:08 PM EDT, SM Baule <smbaule@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sean will realize he needs to get to Glanna for his training or at least a
portion of it. Carnodolana will need to see Nickalo and someone at Mawby's
place; Hagar, John Mac, Ahearn, Nesgrous, Joseph, and Rarmuck will all need to
see Bratislav or someone similar if they need training. Xander is really close
to leveling up as well. Ever so close. Elmore is about the only one who will
not level.
On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 3:12 PM Tim Farley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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If we are staying here a bit, Sean will resume his mapping recons. Not
sure how the training is going to work. He will be learning the broadsword,
which he has been doing from Joseph, who is specialized. And he will be
learning to swim, because if we are going to an island chain, swimming would be
a good thing to do. So if his training can be accomplished here, so be it.
We haven't really had a party conversation about our next moves.
Sean would suggest the bulk of the gnomes remain here. However, he'd
like Kelbis to tag along. It's that connection to the sword, and Farab's
avatar leading him to it.
I guess at least one run back to Aarell will be required. Pick up
supplies, arrange for regular stops by a merchantman. Or Commodore Wilson.
And speak with Mawby about diverting new arrivals with sufficient intestinal
fortitude to the Cove, or at least having an unofficial recruiting post set up.
Plus, Sean has a lady-in-waiting waiting, And I can think of at least
half a dozen people we've "vetted" who might yet be interested in settling
here. Josef and Natasha, three other yeoman farmers, just to start
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 03:32:06 PM EDT, SM Baule <smbaule@xxxxxxxxx
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The gnomes are in for the long haul. They would like to take the two
caverns closest to the front entrance and turn them into a gnomish barracks and
office area. Of course, there are lots of them. They might be able to recruit
some more with a trip to Aarell and/or Stoddard. Manrug is of course willing to
send a squad and Kelbis or Donik out with the OGs. Given a couple of axes, they
could start working on finding some hardwoods. The addition of a few more
gnomish females might make the troops a bit happier as well. Or some human
females and the necessary climbing equipment (Manrug smiles; several other
gnomes twitter.)
Joseph would like to get enough wood to start seasoning it for building
a dock for boats, assuming that is ok with Ahearn.
Pomeroy would like to examine all of the gnomes and others and confir
with Xander and Elmore about the health of all of the people here.
On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 1:13 PM Buddy Schirmer <buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx
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Hurrumph - OK, we get that mold done however, we need the
hardwood too. Card, is it ok to cut a hardwood oak down for this or do we need
to search for scraps ?
I hope that is enough holy water for now to get this done. If
not we may need to send holy back to acquire more.
Gnomes once there contract is up or bow out of it wil do as
they please but I will extend an invitation to all who wich to stay and settle
or make a base of opps here. A lot of work is yet to be done.
On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 12:38 PM Tim Farley
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"Time we have, I think."
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 10:31:56 AM EDT, Nicole
Massey <nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
"I'm worried about the dogs. What we're facing these
days could do massive damage to them in a single blow. I need time to think
about this."
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Sean nods. "Fair enough, Lady. Thank you." Sean
gives her a grateful look. "Do you think you will need to train? I hope you
get the time to train your dogs before we venture south. We may not be
bringing the gnomes along, and, they way you spoke of it back when you were
first talking about getting the dogs, they would be a welcome force On
Saturday, March 27, 2021, 11:51:13 PM EDT, Nicole Massey <nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Carandolana looks at Sean. "Let's look at it another
way. Anything that puts you on the ground would tear through me, Holly, Elmore,
or especially Xander like a cheap silk shirt. So to my way of thinking you
risked the most, you and Ahearn, so you're first in line."
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Sean bows graciously to Speaker Greenmantle. "As you
survived the combat on your feet, as opposed to on your back, I felt the right
of first refusal should be yours. If the party wills it, I shall be grateful
to wield Angel's Shot."
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, 09:15:31 PM EDT, Jeffrey
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Elmore hasn’t exactly laid claim, he was trying to test
it out for hunting , draw pull etc. He’d like a magic bow at some point yes,
but bows are Sean’s main weapon so he would recommend it going to him and of
course if the cloak does look like Ahearn’s, then the cloak go back to Ahearn.
I recall it looked big for humans being that the Minotaur demon was wearing it
but maybe some of these thing adjust to the size of the wearer.
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, 05:04:33 PM CDT, Tim
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Do we have a silver handled torch?
Is Kelbis's sword any part of this ritual?
Kelbis's old sword should remain in Manrug's Company.
Sicarius would like to be considered for the White
Elf's (Wight Elf?) broadsword.
Sean would love the longbow, but he didn't make it
through the combat intact, and thinks Speaker Greenmantle should have first
dibs. I do believe he has already laid claim.
Sean will ask for the arrows (did they detect as
magic?).
The bracers should go to Xander. Y'all can fight over
the cloak. As long as the xp's are pooled and divided, as I think they usually
are, Sean could not care less for the cloak, bracers, etc.
As for any monetary treasure, once the value has been
established, the gnomes given their share, the party allotted the remainder and
divided, Sean would like his share in the most transportable manner possible;
expensive jewelry or gemstones.
Sean needs to train. Steve can determine for how long.
I assume the destruction of the altar will be pro forma at this point. Our
next quest seems to be the establishment of a Shrine to Artor. And Sean will
be actively looking for something for Carandolana. And we've been directed
toward the Mindola chain. But Sean will not go until he completes training.
Thereafter.. well, the gods command, and we obey, over they seas and far
away...
When contemplating our next moves, Sean would suggest
that, as Manrug's Company settles in at Dugal's Cove (assuming that is the plan
while those who require training do so) and we bring settlers in to farm, fish,
etc., Kelbis comes with the party wherever we go. Detached service from
Manrug's Company if we don't bring them along, or with the company if we do,
obviously. And, obviously, if we don't commence bringing settlers in, there
would be no need to leave the company behind to protect them. Sean will leave
such determinations to the rest, but whatever decision is made, Sean will have
suggestions.
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, 05:20:22 PM EDT, SM Baule
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Sorry for the delay Hagar! He ordered the group into
the water.
Assuming Holly, Carnodolana, and Ahearn lead, they will
have no problem getting through the water. It is as if an underground stream
crosses through the passageway. Someone could probably swim in either
direction, but how far it goes is unknown. You couldn't do it if you were
claustrophobic. It would be tight for Holly or Carndolana. No way Hagar or
Johnny Mac would fit.
On the far side of the water obstacle is the same
smaller cavern that was once a transporter to ancient ruins 100 miles or more
away. It is not clear if the transporter is working. There are the remains of a
brick wall that was once put up here. (kind of anti-climatic; I can roll for
some demons if you would like?)
Regarding the odd throbbing sword, it seems to like Lt.
Kelbis best. He is a really nice gnome as well. He can turn his current +1
broad sword to another gnome unless someone else has a need for it. Over time,
it will become evident it is a dragon slayer sword. It will only work on evil
dragons, however.
How is the rest of the treasure being divided. The snow
is starting to melt. Pomeroy has directions from Beathan on how to destroy
Dal's altar. Remember, you have previously mentioned the altar. It will require
building a bonfire around it of freshly cut hardwood and then carving sigils of
the good-aligned gods into each piece. The fire must be started with a
silver-handled torch. After the fire is lit, the hands will need to be removed
from the altar and submerged in holy water, and then added to the pyre. When
the altar is burnt, the whole area will need to be soaked in holy water and
then the ashes buried in a sacred grove.
