Episode 51

[Bynw]

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[19:26:18] <~Bynw> |   The Winds of Change - Episode 51
[19:26:19] <~Bynw> |       Beginning Adventure Recap
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[19:26:22] <~Bynw> | Two days have passed while Egoria's
[19:26:23] <~Bynw> | new lords assemble an army to take
[19:26:25] <~Bynw> | back Warp Wood from the traitorous
[19:26:26] <~Bynw> | druid Chadwick.
[19:26:27] <~Bynw> |
[19:26:29] <~Bynw> | Meanwhile that same druid has had
[19:26:30] <~Bynw> | several weeks to consolidate his hold
[19:26:31] <~Bynw> | over the Warp Wood capital and
[19:26:32] <~Bynw> | surrounding territory. He will have
[19:26:34] <~Bynw> | at least a couple of more weeks by the
[19:26:35] <~Bynw> | time Seth and his army reaches the
[19:26:36] <~Bynw> | capital once more.
[19:26:38] <~Bynw> |
[19:26:39] <~Bynw> | Egorian's advisors strongly suggest
[19:26:40] <~Bynw> | that 1 or 2 of the new lords say in
[19:26:42] <~Bynw> | Egoria - else someone take advantage
[19:26:43] <~Bynw> | of the new lords absence.
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[19:26:46] <~Bynw> | Today's Game Date: 30 Novembre 463 NE
[19:26:47] <~Bynw> |          Game Time: morning
[19:26:48] <~Bynw> |        End of Adventure Recap
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[19:29:31] <~Bynw> *Marshall Sprax reports to Seth* "The army is assembled M'lord. I do have other duties still in Egoria that require my attention. You shouldn't need me in the charge against Warp Wood."
[19:32:31] <+Seth> ::Smiles and Nods to Sprax::"As you say marshal. It would be wise if you stayed and looked after things here in Egora."
[19:33:43] <~Bynw> *seafort captain* "I on the other hand Lord Seth. Will be going back to Warp Wood. I have a score to settle with that druid and his followers for their sabotage against the trade road construction"
[19:34:40] <+Charissa> "Good.  We could use your help Captain."
[19:35:30] <~Bynw> *the captain bows slightly at the Queen*
[19:35:37] <+Seth> ::Raises an eyebrow at the Captain:: "More blood eh? I'm begining to wonder why we are bringing an army at all? Does Chadwick have an army or just a few rag tag followers?"
[19:36:15] <+Seth> "I'm not even sure we can move the army to the capital. Chadwick controls all the roads it seems."
[19:36:55] <+Coch> "Maybe we should sneak in from the water under cover of darkness?"
[19:37:21] <+Seth> "We are familiar with Warp Wood, couldn't we find a way to use the portals?"
[19:37:28] <~Bynw> *Captain* "It wont be an easy task. But he does have an army. Not a conventional one. Remember his a druid. His army is made up of the swamps and anything within them of Warp Wood"
[19:38:54] <+Coch> "All the more reason to avoid them"
[19:38:58] <+Seth> ::Nods to the Captain:: "So if we make it directly into the capital we could confront him personally. If we march on our own capital our small army will again take casualties. Do you see my point?"
[19:39:59] <+Seth> "Why chance moving our men out of Egora. This uprising falls if Cadwick does. Lets take it directly to him."
[19:40:08] <~Bynw> *Sprax* "M'Lord it depends on if Chadwick has done anything TO the portals. We should be able to jump from here to Warp Wood, 3 at a time though for a skilled adept."
[19:41:05] <~Bynw> *Sprax* "Use the cathedral portal or the palace portal as the primary. If not there is portal at the tavern and then there is my personal portal."
[19:41:39] <+Charissa> "aye.  Portal jump is the smartest thing to do"
[19:41:51] <~Bynw> *Captain* "Arent you a sorcerer Lord Seth? Could you just zap us all there?"
[19:45:01] <+Seth> "I might. It would test my skills to the utmost I think. Could your men lend me strength Captain?"
[19:45:45] <~Bynw> "Most of my men are minor adepts in such skills but we will lend you what we can of course"
[19:47:29] <+Charissa> "Sprax and I can take a few with us to his portal if needed"
[19:48:29] <+Coch> "That maybe wise, if one group is detected the second maybe overlooked"
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[19:50:42] <+Seth>  "If I know our marshal his portal is well hidden. I doubt very much that Chadwick even knows of it. I doubt even less that he could get to it to take it."
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[19:53:04] <+Seth> "We have many deryni in our group to call on and only me to call on for magic. It would be easier I think to use the Marshal's portal."
[19:54:10] <~Bynw> *Sprax* "I think we should attempt the Cathedral or Palace portals first. My home portal is not something I want out for everyone. It is a last resort of course"
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[19:56:54] <+Seth> ::Raises an eyebrow, but bows to Sprax:: "I understand. The palace portal is most likely to be compromised of the other two."
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[20:01:24] <+Charissa> "aye.  Is the Bishop back there again?"
[20:01:41] <+Coch> "With Chadwick's hostility towards the Church I'd think the Cathedral's portal to be questionable as well"
[20:02:47] <+Charissa> "the portal at the tavern is likely to be well guarded"
[20:03:00] <+Seth> ::Sighs:: "I could try."
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[20:04:08] <~Bynw> *Captain* "You seem unsure of yourself Lord Seth*
[20:07:14] <+Seth> ::Nods once in his direction:: "Chances are I will fail. I am not very skilled at such magics."
[20:07:54] <+Seth> ::shrugs::
[20:08:11] <+Charissa> "I'd be willing to bet that all the public portals are set as traps"
[20:08:21] <~Bynw> *Captain* "Nor am I. But 2 casters are better than one. Less drain on each."
[20:08:43] <~Bynw> *Sprax* "I can go and check my portal. However I will have to go alone at first."
[20:08:54] <+Charissa> "that's fine Sprax"
[20:09:05] <+Seth> "We have a third option of course."
[20:09:27] <+Jack> "What's that?"
[20:09:30] <+Charissa> "what's that?"
[20:09:40] <+Seth> "The Maxim."
[20:09:58] <+Charissa> "that's a possible option"
[20:10:11] <+Jack> "Now wait, I thought they were the bad guys."
[20:10:21] <+Seth> "I'm sure they would be more then happy to be done with Chadwick."
[20:11:47] <+Seth> "Bad guys? How very...ridged. I've never heard of the group in Warp Wood doing anything but opposing Chadwick and selling herbs."
[20:12:05] <+Seth> "Have any of you?"
[20:12:11] <+Charissa> "Not I"
[20:13:14] <+Seth> "Captain? Sprax? Have you?"
[20:14:08] <~Bynw> *they shake their heads*
[20:14:57] <+Charissa> "then go ahead and contact them Seth"
[20:15:18] <+Seth> ::Looks to Jack and shrugs:: "I can't personally recall. Was it Chadwick that originally told us the Maxim was evil?"
[20:15:41] <+Jack> "Well, I know Master Ryetheon didn't think much of them.  I'd be careful."
[20:16:42] <+Seth> ::Nods to Jack:: "I think that is a good idea in any case Lord jack. Well spoken."
[20:18:49] <~Bynw> *another man comes up during the warplan debate. he too is dressed the livery of the Seaforts. no rank insignia. his right arm in a sling with splints.* "I think 3 sorcerers would be better than 2."
[20:19:29] <+Coch> ::Looking at Seth:: "How do you intend on contacting the Maxim?"
[20:22:46] <+Seth> ::Smiles knowingly as the new man enters:: "yes it would. Your the one I saw have a nasty brush with cannon fire, yes?"
[20:23:00] <~Bynw> *the captain looks to the other man with a bit of shock and horror* "You should be resting ... not casting magic."
[20:23:18] <~Bynw> *the other seafort man nods* "I'm doing alright Nexum. I can help here."
[20:24:22] <~Bynw> *he continues* "We cast as ritual spell. Nexum and myself will supply most of the mana needed, that allows you to keep your strength Lord Seth. But you lead the casting, since you know the territory better. It should greatly reduce the odds and energy needed"
[20:26:59] <+Seth> ::Looks thoughtful for a moment and then slowly nods:: "Yes it might at that. I'd be willing to try. I'd need some ritual materials though. They must have a lab of something in this place. Can you find them while I prepare if I make a list?"
[20:28:08] <~Bynw> *Capt Nexum* "Yes we can" *he looks over at his companion again*
[20:31:24] <+Seth> ::Nods and puts his hand on Sprax's shoulder:: "Can you find me some paper and ink?"
[20:31:42] <~Bynw> *sprax acquires his masters items*
[20:34:00] <+Seth> ::Makes a list of a few supplies, most can be found in a kitchen or armory. A few are unusual. He hands the list to the Captain:: "Thank you."
[20:34:43] <~Bynw> *the captain and his companion go to acquire the necessary goods for the coming ritual of magic*
[20:34:43] <+Seth> ::Turns to Sprax:: "I will need my staff. It is in my quarters. Can you bring it marshal?"
[20:35:44] <~Bynw> *Sprax nods and goes to get the staff*
[20:36:13] <~Bynw> *Sprax returns within a quarter hour with said staff and a villager*
[20:37:18] <+Seth> ::Stands from writing out an intricate diagram on the floor in ink:: "Who is this Marshal?" ::points to the villager::
[20:42:09] <~Bynw> *Sprax* "A villager who survived the attacks. He has come foward with his tale due to some alarming developments"
[20:42:59] * +Jack looks toward the villager attentively.
[20:43:21] <+Seth> "Let him speak before us then."
[20:43:55] <~Bynw> *villager bows his head slightly* "I ..." *he pauses* "the Egorians did not act alone in their attack against Warp Wood my lords"
[20:44:33] * +Jack 's expression gets even more attentive.
[20:44:35] <+Seth> ::His brow crinkles in wonder::
[20:47:01] <~Bynw> *villager* "master chadwick and his druids came to the my village a few days before the attack and they offered gold in exchange for information on the defense of the village ... and promised to spare my life" *he bows his head not looking at anyone, sobbing*
[20:47:45] <+Seth> ::A look of shock slowly dissolves into a sad shake of his head::
[20:48:10] <+Charissa> "go on."
[20:50:31] <+Seth> ::He sighs and asks the man in a strong voice:: "You are from the village that was destroyed? The one the Egoran's attacked on the edge of Warp Wood's territory?"
[20:50:41] <~Bynw> *the villager chokes back tears* "i took the gold. i needed it to pay debts and told the druids how to enter the village. there were several of them when the troops arrived. that is how i lived and the others did not
[20:50:43] <~Bynw> "
[20:50:53] <~Bynw> *he nods*
[20:54:43] <+Seth> ::Looks to the other Lords with a sneer:: "It seems Chadwick and his druids have had a hand in this from the beginning."
[20:56:53] <+Jack> "Well, either Chadwick isn't the man we met a while ago, or someone has gone to a great deal of trouble to set him up.  But if this is even remotely true, so help me . . ."
[20:57:08] <+Seth> "No wonder the Egoran's knew all our moves. It is only luck that Chadwick didn't know about Lord Kevin's mission or he would have surely failed."
[20:58:26] <+Seth> "We knew we had a traitor. Someone had talked to the Egoran military. I think it's obvious now who that was."
[20:59:16] <+Jack> "Yeah, it would explain a lot."
[21:00:45] <+Coch> "It is possible more than one traitor exists"
[21:01:37] <~Bynw> *spraxs leads the crying villager away*
[21:01:46] <+Seth> ::Shrugs:: "Possible. But it seems obvious that Chadwick is behind our misfourtunes."
[21:02:22] <+Seth> ::Raises his voice to Sprax:: "See that the good man is fed and taken care of Marshal. We owe him our thanks."
[21:07:47] <+Seth> "Chadwick must have made a deal somehow with the Egoran's. It appears he will do anything to obtain the capital of Warp Wood. Slaughter innocent priests of the church, and now whole villages."
[21:08:51] <+Seth> "How could he be anything but completely insane?"
[21:10:43] <+Coch> "The tipping point may have been when the trade road construction began"
[21:12:27] <+Seth> ::Nods:: "The attack on the village came shortly after that...." ::his eyes go wide for a moment:: "At the time we couldn't find Chadwick. You remember?"
[21:13:23] <+Seth> "it was a few days later that he burst into our hall unannounced."
[21:13:47] <+Coch> "Sitting on the Queen's throne as if he was the ruler of Warp Wood"
[21:14:20] <+Charissa> "aye"
[21:21:18] <+Coch> "I've been thinking about our situation.  Perhaps if I'm sent back to Warp Wood alone with a little luck I may get off a shot at Chadwick and finish this with a minimal amount of fuss instead of risking all of us"
[21:23:32] <~Bynw> *Capt Nexum comes in* "We are ready Lord Seth."
[21:24:20] <+Seth> ::Smiles at Coch:: "I'd like to see Chadwick pay for his crimes personally Lord Coch. I've every confidence in your ability to hit him Lord Coch, but I'd never send you alone. We're all here to watch out for you. I'd hate to lose you like Lord Kevin."
[21:24:58] <+Coch> "Thank you for your words Lord Seth" and returns the smile
[21:25:37] <+Seth> ::Nods to the Captain and Coch:: "Then let's begin. Captain, help me set the ritual."
[21:30:05] <+Seth> ::Takes the ritual supplies from the captain and begins setting them out and guiding the Captain in helping him.:: "Where do we want to appear?" ::looks to the other lords::
[21:35:41] <+Coch> "Do we know where Chadwick is located?"
[21:36:52] <~Bynw> *Nexum* "He is in your city."
[21:37:47] <+Coch> "Is it possible to get his whereabouts?"
[21:37:56] <+Coch> "Specifically"
[21:38:49] <+Seth> ::Chuckles a bit:: "I doubt it. I know my quarters quiet well. Perhaps being inside the palace will help."
[21:40:19] <+Coch> "We should engage him a quickly as possible before the others can help him"
[21:42:22] <+Seth> "Does the Palace have a garden or something like that? I'm willing to bet he's there if anywhere."
[21:45:31] <+Coch> "or to a vantage point that overlooks the area"
[21:47:03] <~Bynw> *Nexum stands there and looks at his companion who has entered* "Pick a place. You lot are very indecisive. While you stand here and discuss it in committee your people suffer and your lands are stolen"
[21:49:46] <+Coch> "It will do nobody any good if we wind up dead because a poor choice has been made" ::looking at Nexum::
[21:49:46] <+Charissa> "aye, Seth.  Pick a place."
[21:50:00] <+Seth> ::nods:: "My lab it is."
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[21:50:31] <+Seth> ::Finishes writing out the diagrams and stands in the middle::
[21:53:01] * +Coch positions himself behind the Queen
[21:53:08] * +Charissa waits for something to happen
[21:53:19] <~Bynw> *Seth is joined by Nexum and his companion and the 3 sorcerers weave the spell. included in the jump are all present and a good chunk of the army itself*
[21:53:26] <+Seth> ::Waves everyone into the center of the diagram:: "Move into the center, but don't smudge anything"
[21:54:02] * +Coch carefully steps inside the diagram
[21:55:21] <+Seth> ::Positions Nexum and his companion to form a trinity:: "Captain you and your companion join your hands to mine and I'll begin." ::extends his hand to the center of the trinity formed by the captain and himself::
[21:55:39] * +Charissa steps into the diagram carefully
[21:58:02] <+Seth> ::Begins chanting quickly in latin, many of the words are foreign even to that language::
[21:59:33] * +Coch begins preparing his rifle
[22:00:17] <+Seth> ::His other hand grips his staff tightly at his side. The Captain and his companion start following his cadence and words picking them up as he repeats them. With a quick motion he slams his staff down in the center of the circle:: "Recedentia Tractus!"
[22:00:35] <+Seth> roll 8df+
[22:00:36] <+BoxCars> Seth rolls 8df+ and gets [ ]['+][-]['+][ ][ ]['+][ ] Superb
[22:00:39] <~Bynw> *the spell was a success. the group is teleported instantly into the remains of Seth's lab. the entire place has been razed and is in smoking ruins. there is a cry of alarm at the sudden appareace of Seth and his army.*