Episode 67

[Bynw]

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[19:42:36] <.Bynw> ** "The World Changes" - Session 67
[19:42:38] <.Bynw> **
[19:42:39] <.Bynw> ** Begnning previous session recap
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[19:42:44] <.Bynw> **
[19:42:45] <.Bynw> ** Nym has returned to his normal form
[19:42:47] <.Bynw> ** being saved by the ArchDruid Camidus,
[19:42:48] <.Bynw> ** an old friend. He has rejoined his
[19:42:50] <.Bynw> ** companions in time to defeat the Uthani
[19:42:51] <.Bynw> ** King.
[19:42:53] <.Bynw> **
[19:42:54] <.Bynw> ** Taking action, Nym assists in getting
[19:42:56] <.Bynw> ** a starting a duel arcane between Alec
[19:42:57] <.Bynw> ** and the Uthani King. Taking one of the
[19:42:59] <.Bynw> ** combatants away, leaving only the 
[19:43:00] <.Bynw> ** vampire to be the antagonist of the
[19:43:02] <.Bynw> ** adventures.
[19:43:03] <.Bynw> **
[19:43:05] <.Bynw> ** Nym joins his mind with the others,
[19:43:06] <.Bynw> ** forming a Gestalt and using their 
[19:43:08] <.Bynw> ** combined powers to rip a hole in the 
[19:43:09] <.Bynw> ** chambers ceiling to allow the morning
[19:43:11] <.Bynw> ** sunlight to filter in and destroy the
[19:43:12] <.Bynw> ** vampire.
[19:43:14] <.Bynw> **
[19:43:15] <.Bynw> ** The power is too great and the chamber
[19:43:17] <.Bynw> ** too old, it not only opens a many points
[19:43:18] <.Bynw> ** of sunlight streams but it also collapses
[19:43:20] <.Bynw> ** the majority of the ceiling itself.
[19:43:21] <.Bynw> **
[19:43:23] <.Bynw> ** Burying the bloodpool, Alec and Michael's
[19:43:24] <.Bynw> ** duel Arcane ward and the vampire. The 
[19:43:26] <.Bynw> ** adventures just barely escaping with their
[19:43:27] <.Bynw> ** lives.
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[19:43:33] <.Bynw> ** End of previous session recap
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[19:44:18] <.Bynw> *the moring rays of sunlight are first to greet the adventures as they climb out of the hole at the uthani encampment
[19:44:49] <+Paladin> "Daylight.. and a rising sun."
[19:45:22] <+Nym> ::Looks to the sun, then back to the ground that is now sunken in from the collapsed ceiling of the temple::
[19:45:32] <+Nym> ::uses detect minds to look for the Vampire's mind::
[19:45:32] <.Bynw> *the encampment is still smoking where several fires, both magical and mundane where started during the night .. the tents in tattered ruins and the bodies of the dead all around
[19:45:47] <.Bynw> !! need to roll that Nym
[19:45:54] * +Paladin looks upon his companions with a smile.
[19:46:36] <+Nym> @1d20+13 for detect minds
[19:46:36] <+SnakeEyes> Nym Rolled : 1d20+13 for a Total of : 26 for detect minds
[19:46:49] <+T_Shaw> "Looks like we've come through the worst of this, and we're still kicking."
[19:47:10] <+Bredock> "Wouldn't be smiling yet. We may of made it out, but we don't know if Alec did, and we don't now if the vampire stayed in there or not."
[19:47:21] <+Nym> ::closes his eyes for a moment in concentration::
[19:47:44] <+Paladin> "Aye, Master Shaw.. as I said :: looking to Bredock :: it is a rising sun, and not a setting sun that greats us."
[19:47:57] * +James looks around to be sure Rufus is still with the group.
[19:48:02] <+Paladin> (( greets ))
[19:48:33] <.Bynw> *rufus is sitting nearby watching the events as if they occur everyday
[19:49:04] <+Paladin> (( fyi, thats what Ben Franklin said when they all signed the Constitution.. a bit modified by me though ))
[19:50:49] * +Paladin nods and looks around..
[19:51:59] <+James> "So do we wait here to see how Master Alec fares?"
[19:52:31] <+Nym> @1d20+14+4
[19:52:31] <+SnakeEyes> Nym Rolled : 1d20+14+4 for a Total of : 32
[19:52:46] <+Bredock> "
[19:52:47] <+T_Shaw> "As long as he would wait for us."
[19:52:52] <+Paladin> @d20+2
[19:53:01] <+Paladin> @1d20+2
[19:53:02] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+2 for a Total of : 10
[19:53:25] <+Nym> ::sighs as his brow furrows in concentration::
[19:53:42] <+Bredock> "Well, if Alec fails we would have to finish off Micheal, and if he succeeds, then he would need our help to get healed from the battle.:
[19:54:07] <+Bredock> "
[19:54:31] <+Paladin> "I could stand a little curative myself.."
[19:55:03] * +Paladin looks at his wounds, and then closes back his duster overcoat.
[19:55:05] <+James> "Do we want to finis off Michael if Master Alec fails?  Would that benefit the general situation?"
[19:56:06] <+Nym> ::Looks a bit confused but keeps his eyes shut:: "I believe the contest is comming to a close...I can't tell who won."
[19:56:38] <+Paladin> :: laughingly :: "Damn I thought that bastard was going to kill me for sure when I walked up on that dias." 
[19:56:39] <+Bredock> "Doesn't Micheal plan to assault the areas surronding Utha?"
[19:57:37] <+James> "Does he?  Do we know?"
[19:57:40] <+Nym> ::Draws his Star Sword, but again he keeps his eyes closed in concentration:::
[19:57:44] * +Paladin pulls out his pistols and spins them
[19:58:08] * +T_Shaw draws his Star Sword
[19:58:30] * +Bredock draws his swords
[19:58:39] * +James continues to look at Rufus.
[19:58:54] * +Paladin re-holsters his guns.. and looks around, sniffing at the air.. and trying to sense mental signals
[19:59:27] <+Paladin> (( brb folks ))
[20:00:36] <.Bynw> *the ground begins to shake and there is a rumble and pillar of dust rising from the large sink hole some yards away
[20:00:59] <.Bynw> !! Ref Save (DC 20 to stay on your feet)
[20:01:21] <+Nym> @1d20+9 for reflex save
[20:01:21] <+SnakeEyes> Nym Rolled : 1d20+9 for a Total of : 23 for reflex save
[20:01:25] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+4
[20:01:32] <+James> @1d20+4 R
[20:01:32] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1d20+4 for a Total of : 10
[20:01:32] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1D20 6
[20:01:35] <+Paladin> @1d20+8 for reflex save
[20:01:36] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+8 for a Total of : 14 for reflex save
[20:01:37] <+Bredock> @roll 1d20+8
[20:01:42] <+T_Shaw> @1d20+4
[20:01:42] <+SnakeEyes> T_Shaw Rolled : 1d20+4 for a Total of : 21
[20:01:47] <+Bredock> @1d20+8
[20:01:47] <+SnakeEyes> Bredock Rolled : 1d20+8 for a Total of : 20
[20:01:54] <+Bredock> ((barely))
[20:01:58] <+James> *splat*
[20:02:20] * +Nym with his eyes closed he has a better sense of balance, he plants his feet and stands his ground
[20:02:43] <.Bynw> (( didn't get a 20 you tumble to the ground a bit and loose your footing and possibly any concentration ))
[20:03:00] * +Paladin staggers .. and falls to his knees!
[20:03:08] <+Nym> ((No, 23))
[20:05:10] * +Paladin peers towards the rift in the torn up earth.. trying to make out any sign of activity
[20:06:30] * +Bredock staggers a bit, but stays on his feet
[20:07:44] * +Bredock shakes its off and looks towards the disturbance
[20:08:34] <.Bynw> *the dust settles around the adventures, clinging to their hair, clothes and skin and getting into everything else and all is now quiet
[20:08:55] * +Paladin climbs up to his feet
[20:09:17] <+Paladin> "What the hell was that Nym?"
[20:09:28] * +Paladin looks as he dusts himself off
[20:09:44] * +James rises to his knees.
[20:09:52] * +T_Shaw standing, waiting for what may be coming
[20:10:16] <+Nym> ::Opens his eyes and brings his Star Sword to a defensive stance::
[20:10:40] <+Nym> "I'm not sure."
[20:10:55] * +Paladin draws his pistols and blows the dirt away from the action of each.
[20:11:12] * Gimble has quit IRC (Quit: Everything is simple with Gimble.)
[20:11:16] * +James stands and watches Rufus again.
[20:11:44] <+Nym> ::Moves towards the rift in the earth slowly::
[20:11:55] <+T_Shaw> "Guys, if you're making any travel plans, Utha may not be a good vacation spot."
[20:12:04] * +Paladin follows Nym, walking abreast of him.
[20:12:11] <.Bynw> *rufus shakes himself off, sending a bit more dust in all directions and begins the long and slow process of grooming himself*
[20:12:15] <+James> "Not planning to go there . . . "
[20:12:16] <+Nym> ::Stops moving for a moment as if listening to something, then resumes::
[20:12:38] <+Paladin> :: cuts a glance at Nym with his pause ::
[20:12:59] <+Paladin> "you hear something Nym?"
[20:13:58] <.Bynw> *the ground shakes again
[20:14:03] * +Paladin swallows to try and regain some moisture in his mouth
[20:14:13] <+Nym> ::Nods to Paladin:: "Yes, I believe a civil war is brewing in Utha. A new King is crowned."
[20:14:33] <+Paladin> "new king  ?"
[20:15:05] <+James> "The King is dead.  All hail King Alec . . . "
[20:15:25] * +Paladin swipes a glance at James
[20:15:46] <+Nym> ::Closes his eyes and extends his hand slowly towards the rift in the earth::
[20:16:01] <+Nym> @1d20+16
[20:16:01] <+SnakeEyes> Nym Rolled : 1d20+16 for a Total of : 17
[20:16:13] <+Paladin> (( ack!@ ))
[20:17:14] * +Paladin looks sidelong at Nym and then to the rift in the torn soil
[20:17:33] <.Bynw> !! where is everyone currently at ... i know where Nym and Paladin are 
[20:18:10] <+Nym> ::His eyes open with a sigh:: "I can't...it's too much. Like trying to taste wine underwater."
[20:18:16] <+Bredock> ??in relation to others or in general??
[20:18:37] <+T_Shaw> "I've known some inns that serve wine like that, Master Nym."
[20:18:44] <.Bynw> !! yes in relations to the others and what you are doing since you havent stated in a while
[20:18:59] <+James> ((with the group.  watching Rufus.))
[20:19:11] <+T_Shaw> (( Staying near Paladin ))
[20:19:33] <.Bynw> !! James spot check
[20:19:34] <+Paladin> "I would expect better of you at a time like this, Master Shaw." :: he lets a slight sneer out at T_Shaw ::
[20:19:59] * +Bredock stands between Shaw and james, standing there with his sword out waiting for something to happen
[20:21:19] <+Paladin> "Focus on the present, Shaw." :: Paladin turns back to look upon the collapsed earth ::
[20:21:28] <+James> @1d20+7 R
[20:21:28] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1d20+7 for a Total of : 14
[20:21:28] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1D20 7
[20:22:57] <+James> "Horsemen are coming." ::points to the left of Rufus::
[20:24:01] * +Paladin pivots to look in the direction indicated
[20:24:20] <.Bynw> *coming down the ridge that the adventures had come down the previous evening to the west is the dust trail of horses at a hard gallop
[20:25:20] * +Paladin holds out his gunhand to the riders, his off-hand holding his other pistol down by his side.
[20:25:38] * +T_Shaw looks to the left of Rufus
[20:25:56] <+Nym> ::Keeping his eyes on the hole:: "Time is against us. I must be sure." ::Moves to the edge of the hole and looks in, his Star Sword ready to defend him:: 
[20:25:57] <.Bynw> !! the distance to the riders is around a mile off, you can tell there are riders but thats about it
[20:26:29] <+James> "What do they want, Nym?"
[20:26:54] <+Nym> ::Over his shoulder:: "I don't even know who they are...."
[20:27:35] <+Nym> ??Can I see to the bottom of the rift? How far does it extend/can I see??
[20:27:39] <+Paladin> "Could these be the men Alec was trying to recruit to our side?"
[20:27:57] <+James> "We don't have a side any more."
[20:28:04] <+Paladin> "The Uthanian Anadari Knights?"
[20:28:16] <.Bynw> *the horsemen are closing the distance, between them and the party ... the color red can be seen fluttering about them as if made by cloaks or robes in the breeze of the ride*
[20:28:33] * +Paladin continues to aim at the riders
[20:28:50] <.Bynw> !! the rift goes down about 50 feet before all there is just large chunks of rock (carved stones and otherwise)
[20:29:29] <+Nym> ??Does it open up below or just rubble??
[20:29:36] <.Bynw> !! just rubble
[20:30:28] <+Nym> ??Can I jump that distance and land okay??
[20:30:39] <.Bynw> *three horses can be seen as the riders continue their approach, with the flowing of red hued robes
[20:31:00] <.Bynw> !! you can jump the distance, and with a good check land ok
[20:31:20] * +Paladin looks at Nym.. and notices him eyeing up the sinkhole
[20:31:44] <+Paladin> "what are you thinking Nym? thats five stories, at least!"
[20:32:10] <+Nym> ::Looks one last time over his shoulder at the approching riders:: "The Men in Red Robes. The Mages."
[20:32:31] <+Paladin> "If you go down.. I have your back, Nym"
[20:32:38] <.Bynw> !! spot check for anyone watching the riders approach
[20:32:47] <+Paladin> "I think I know what your planning"
[20:33:04] * +Paladin looks back at the horsemen
[20:33:15] <+Paladin> @1d20+5
[20:33:15] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+5 for a Total of : 25
[20:33:22] <+T_Shaw> #1d20+1
[20:33:31] <+T_Shaw> @1d20+1
[20:33:31] <+SnakeEyes> T_Shaw Rolled : 1d20+1 for a Total of : 8
[20:33:42] <+Nym> ::Looks to Master Shaw and Paladin:: "Paladin Find out what they want and deal with them if needed. Master Shaw are you with me?" ::Makes a jester to indicate the sink hole::
[20:33:50] <+Bredock> ((waqs afk there for a minute sorry))
[20:33:59] * +Bredock looks back at the riders
[20:34:03] * +Paladin nods at Nym's words.. keeping focused on the riders
[20:35:27] * +T_Shaw follows Nym's orders
[20:35:56] <+Paladin> "The rider in the center.. seems larger than the others.. maybe a human and two smallfolk?"
[20:36:05] <.Bynw> *the riders continue to approach the encampment and will be at the earthen wall within a quarter hour
[20:36:47] <+Bredock> @d20+6
[20:36:53] <+Bredock> @1d20+6
[20:36:53] <+SnakeEyes> Bredock Rolled : 1d20+6 for a Total of : 26
[20:37:13] <+Nym> ::Lowers himself over the edge of the Rifts Lip and drops the rest of the way to the bottom::
[20:38:19] * +Paladin looks around once again,, as if searching for something
[20:38:25] * +James stays with Paladin
[20:38:32] * +T_Shaw lowers self over the edge and drops as silently as possible beside Nym ::
[20:38:48] <+Paladin> @1d20+2
[20:38:49] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+2 for a Total of : 17
[20:38:55] <+Nym> @1d20+11
[20:38:55] <+SnakeEyes> Nym Rolled : 1d20+11 for a Total of : 14
[20:39:32] * +Bredock squints.... "I see 3 riders... 2 are in red robes.. the third seems to be about dwarvern size...."
[20:40:11] <+Paladin> "I think there are TWO dwarves, and one human, Bredock"
[20:40:14] <.Bynw> !! shaw, jump or tumble skill chekc please
[20:40:28] <+T_Shaw> @1d20+4
[20:40:28] <+SnakeEyes> T_Shaw Rolled : 1d20+4 for a Total of : 20
[20:40:34] <+Paladin> (( brb ))
[20:40:41] * +Nym falls to the bottom of the rift lands and rolls just barely keeping his balance and remaining uninjured
[20:40:44] <.Bynw> !! youl land just fine and dandy, better than that Nym guy
[20:40:57] * +Bredock squints some more.... yup looks that way
[20:40:57] <+T_Shaw> (( Gotta be the shoes ))
[20:41:03] <.Bynw> !! damn that kruger blood
[20:42:06] <+Nym> ::Pushes himself up and squints at Master Shaw and mutters to himself::
[20:42:12] <.Bynw> *the riders are closer now, and all can tell there are a total of 3 riders - 1 tall (human sized) in the middle and 2 (dwarf sized) on either side ... the human and one of the shorter riders are wearing red flowing robes
[20:42:33] * +Paladin prepares to attack, if necessary
[20:42:50] <+Paladin> (( ready action ))
[20:42:59] <+Nym> ::To Master Shaw:: "Can You sense anything?"
[20:43:40] <+Paladin> "James, what do you make of this?" :: out of the side of his mouth speaking to the Druid ::
[20:43:44] <+T_Shaw> (( Opens up Sense Mind))
[20:44:09] <+T_Shaw> @1d20+7+1
[20:44:09] <+SnakeEyes> T_Shaw Rolled : 1d20+7+1 for a Total of : 17
[20:44:12] <+James> "No clue."
[20:44:38] <+Paladin> "I hope you have some fancy spells ready, James..."
[20:45:11] <.Bynw> *as the riders horses jump the earthen wall built as a defense by the Uthani, the 1 short rider not in robes, is indeed a dwarf .. and it is .... Kanax*
[20:45:11] <+James> "No, I'll have to rely on fancy talk."
[20:45:33] * DarkSir is now known as Kanax
[20:45:34] <+James> "Kanax?"
[20:45:37] * +Paladin stands with his feet together, and gunhand goes in the ready posistion..down by his side
[20:46:02] <+T_Shaw> (to Nym) @@ Nothing. Just background noise, for lack of a better term. @@
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[20:46:26] <+James> "Kanax!  Good to see you again!"
[20:46:51] * +Kanax is wearing a tan sash over a black tunic. A silver emblem can be seen shining over his heart. His face, what is visible of it, looks weather-worn. His companions are dressed in blood red, yet their faces are not visible.
[20:47:18] <.Bynw> *the horses are brought to a skidding stop as their riders dismount
[20:47:32] * +Paladin seems to nod at an unheard voice, and holsters his pistols.
[20:47:42] * +Kanax slows as he approaches, reigning in his exhausted mount as he reaches the party (or what few of them are here)
[20:47:43] <+Nym> ::Nods to Master Shaw:: "Alex."
[20:48:20] * +Kanax nods to James, a glint of pleasure in his eye, "Lad, it's good to see ye alive."
[20:48:28] * +T_Shaw nods back to Nym. "Could be."
[20:48:44] <+Nym> ::A child on the brink of his teen years appears next to him he is not solid, but rather outlined in green-handfire::
[20:49:14] <+Bredock> "Hello."
[20:49:17] * +Bredock bows
[20:49:20] <+Nym> ::The Child:: "Yes Nym."
[20:49:21] <+James> "Belive me, it's good to still BE alive!"
[20:49:27] <+Paladin> "Greetings Kanax.. I dont know if you remember me. At the Abby?"
[20:50:05] * +Kanax nods slowly, "Aye, I remember. The gunman, isn't it?"
[20:50:05] <+Paladin> "I was at the slaughter of the monks.. you had taken leave just then.."
[20:50:18] <+Paladin> "Aye, sir, well met."
[20:50:26] * +Kanax lowers his head, "Aye, lad..."
[20:50:34] <+Nym> "Get under this rubble and find out what is under it. Be careful. Very careful." ::with a nod the child winks out of vision, and is gone::
[20:50:38] <.Bynw> *the man in the red robes waves his hand at his companion in the robes who stays with Kanax as the man walks without a word towards the pit ahead.*
[20:50:45] <+James> "What brings you to our little hellhole, Kanax?"
[20:51:07] * +Kanax watches the taller rider stride off, "The others down there?"
[20:51:22] <+Paladin> "Yes,, Nym, and Master Shaw."
[20:51:39] * +Paladin grits his teeth
[20:51:53] <+Bredock> "Alec as well"
[20:51:56] <+T_Shaw> (to Nym) @@ Careful. The child is not Alex. I get a bad feeling about this. @@
[20:52:11] <+Paladin> "And something else, Kanax"
[20:52:33] <+Paladin> "A creature ... a leech."
[20:52:56] <+James> "Hopefully it's dead, though."
[20:53:10] <+Bredock> "It could quite possibly be."
[20:53:24] <+Nym> ::Smiles at Master Shaw and winks:: "Alex, not Alec Master Shaw. Alex has been my companion and traveling with us for sometime now."
[20:53:30] <+Kanax> "It's a long story.  Let's just say, they're here to take care of Einar business... I'm here... well, I'm here."
[20:53:31] <+Paladin> "What would you have us do, Kanax?"
[20:53:58] <.Bynw> *the man in robes stops just at the edge of the pit, his boots kicking in a bit of dust and rubble*
[20:54:27] * +Kanax looks at the other dwarf, who lowers his hood finally, revealing himself to be Kargin Whiteaxe, Kanax's older brother.
[20:55:22] <+Kanax> "A vampire, ye say?  Kind of surprising, this far south of the wood."
[20:55:26] <+Nym> ::Shields his eyes and looks up at the noise and the man in the scarlet robes::
[20:55:38] <+Paladin> (( nice , you finally found your brother ))
[20:55:45] <+James> "Was an Anadari vamp."
[20:56:23] * +Kanax turns to watch the taller rider.
[20:56:37] * +Kanax nods, "Then I hope it is truly dead."
[20:56:48] <+Paladin> "Who is your taller companion over by the pit, Kanax?"
[20:56:51] <.Bynw> *the man jumps into the pit and lands between Nym and Shaw without a sound, kneeling on the rocks*
[20:57:05] <+Paladin> "The one who just jumped down?"
[20:57:50] <+Nym> ::Doesn't seem surprised as he addresses the man in the robes:: "You are Einarian or Spectral?"
[20:58:10] <+Kanax> "Unfortunately, I'm not at liberty to say.  If he chooses to reveal himself, that's one thing.  But the Blood Guard still outrank a lowly inspector like me, unless they've done somethin wrong."
[20:58:20] <.Bynw> *a gloved hand reaches out towards the stones as he brushes a few smaller ones aside and in a raspy voice* "You have met someone from Knight's Bridge here?"
[20:58:38] <+Nym> ::Nods:: "Three."
[20:58:59] <+Nym> "I was too late, the remaining one drank from the pool."
[20:59:00] * +Kanax looks at James, "Though ye can probably surmise, lad."
[20:59:06] * +Paladin looks inquisitively at Kanax, then turns to go look into the pit.
[20:59:39] <.Bynw> *the man stands* "The call of the pool is strong still. I will need your help to quiet it."
[21:00:07] <+Nym> ::Looks a bit miffed at having his question ignored, but remains quiet::
[21:01:03] <.Bynw> *the man moves so he is facing nym, a small glint of light reflects of his face within the hooded robe*
[21:01:04] <+Paladin> :: overhearing Kanax's response to James, Paladin asks ::
[21:01:11] <+Paladin> "Who is he, James?"
[21:02:03] * +Bredock listens to the conversation trying to get answers as well
[21:02:40] <+James> "I'm not sure.  And having some ties to Einar after my last journey there, I'll resect the office of Bloodguard and not start guessing."
[21:02:52] <+Nym> ::Looks for a moment at the face, then recognition spreads across his features and he smiles at the Man in the Robes:: "What must I do, sir?"
[21:03:08] <+Paladin> "Damn druids.. always Neutral."
[21:03:10] * +Kanax looks significantly more official in his new black tunic and tan sash. His eyes hint at a deeper purpose than he had scant weeks ago.
[21:03:57] <+Bredock> ((LOL paladin))
[21:04:07] <.Bynw> *the man* "leave the pit, your query has already escaped beneath your feet. Are you skilled in the arts of illusion?"
[21:05:19] <+Nym> ::Curses in Valmari:: "No, but the druid up there is I believe."
[21:06:09] <.Bynw> *the hooded man turns to Shaw* "And you, Watchman of Halifax. Are you skilled in the arts of Illusion?"
[21:06:26] <+T_Shaw> "No, sir."
[21:06:59] <.Bynw> *his head nods* "Then we shall have to make do. Let us leave the pit and see what the others have to over us."
[21:07:22] * +T_Shaw nods
[21:08:11] <.Bynw> *the robed man leaps from the pit below, some 50' into the air and lands as quietly as a catfall at the edge*
[21:08:11] * +Paladin takes on a perplexed look, as if receiving information that did not aswer his question.
[21:08:51] * +T_Shaw turns to Nym. "Shall we?"
[21:09:44] <+Nym> ::Looks up and suddenly Leaps an inhuman height, with agility that comes from Anadari training he leaps back and forth along the rift to get to the top::
[21:10:37] <+Paladin> (( effing Jedi !_! ))
[21:10:49] * +T_Shaw shrugs and uses TK to lift himself out of the pit.
[21:11:19] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+7
[21:11:24] <.Bynw> *the robed man* "Kargin, Kanax" *he calls* "I shall need your help"
[21:11:32] <.Bynw> !! listen check James
[21:11:35] <+T_Shaw> @1d20+7
[21:11:36] <+SnakeEyes> T_Shaw Rolled : 1d20+7 for a Total of : 24
[21:11:51] <+Bredock> ((i told some of my friends about the campagin with an anology as the knights are like jedi, and they have never let me down with my dnd jedi)
[21:11:56] <+James> @1d20+6 R
[21:11:56] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1d20+6 for a Total of : 13
[21:11:56] <+SnakeEyes> James Rolled : 1D20 7
[21:12:16] * +T_Shaw mutters something about not being flashy and rejoins the group
[21:12:16] * +Kanax walks over to the pit, just slightly behind Kargin
[21:12:36] * +Paladin grins
[21:12:48] * +James smiles and says nothing.
[21:12:59] <.Bynw> *robed man* "Anyone skilled in the arts of Illusion?"
[21:13:28] <+James> "I have a little psionic skill in that area.  Not much, but what I have I offer freely."
[21:13:50] <+Bredock> "I have none."
[21:14:58] <+Paladin> "I have guns.. lots of guns.. well, I did. I seem to have lost my shotgun and rifle.."
[21:15:10] <.Bynw> *the man turns towards the pit* "Can you all help to fill in this pit and the tunnel, using any means that you have."
[21:15:13] <+Bredock> "... I have a rifle
[21:15:14] <+Bredock> "
[21:15:17] * +Paladin looks befuddled for a moment
[21:15:29] <+Paladin> (( ))
[21:16:11] <+Bredock> "I have little means of doing that sir."
[21:16:22] <.Bynw> "Then sir with the rifle. Kill anyone that attempts to stop us."
[21:16:39] * +Kanax nods, and begins tossing rocks into the pit, anything loose he can find
[21:16:45] <+Nym> ::Smiles:: "That I think we can do. Join hands everyone?"
[21:16:51] <+T_Shaw> "Nothing like a little backbreaking labor to get your day started...."
[21:17:01] <+Bredock> "I can help with Nym's plan"
[21:17:06] * +T_Shaw joins hands with Nym
[21:17:06] * +Paladin grins back at Nym
[21:17:14] * +Bredock joins hands with Shaw
[21:17:18] <+Paladin> "I want to do this.. 
[21:17:26] * +Kanax quirks an eyebrow at Nym, but joins the circle.
[21:17:39] * +Paladin takes Bredock's and Nym's hand
[21:17:40] <.Bynw> *the man turns to Kargin* "I will need your help brother with the magic of our order."
[21:17:56] * +James joins hands.
[21:18:40] * +Nym guilds the circle into joining minds again
[21:19:08] <+James> ::to Nym:: @@What about Alec?@@
[21:19:21] * +Paladin drops his mental shields, and welcomes the glow that comes with the joining of minds
[21:20:25] * +Kanax watches Kargin for a moment, before closing his eyes. Kargin nods to the man, and moves to assist.
[21:20:31] <.Bynw> "Use that earthen wall to fill in the tunnel, use the camp and the dead to fill in the pit"
[21:21:26] <+Nym> @@::To the group as they join:: "Alec has won, but the Leech has escaped. He will return to the castle at Knight's bridge. Alec will claim the thrown of Utha and plunge them into civil war. And Michael had allies, powerful ones like himself who will play a hand I'm sure."@@
[21:21:41] * +Paladin clenches his jaw at the words of the Interloper
[21:23:54] <+Nym> ::Draws on the power of the circle and extends his will outward in a circle pulling debris and bodies into the rift. The entire landscape seems to shift towards the rift::
[21:26:20] <.Bynw> *after several minutes of conversation the encampment has been erased and the pit is much smaller than it was but looks less dangerous as well*
[21:26:55] <.Bynw> *man* "Before you let go of their minds Master Anadari, leave whatever you can here, a dream or vision to stay away"
[21:27:13] <+Paladin> afk
[21:27:18] <.Bynw> "And make it last forever"
[21:29:49] * Kanax is now known as Kargi
[21:29:49] <+Paladin> (( back ))
[21:29:52] * Kargi is now known as Kargin
[21:31:26] <+Nym> ::Everyone in the circle can feel as the power builds in a strange and very complex way within him. Suddenly the power seperates and for a split seconed it is as if a seconed being stands before him, then it washes into the ground and extends outward in all directions. A feeling of danger near to panic settles into the area.::
[21:32:00] <+Nym> ::Sweat beads on his forehed:: "It is done."
[21:32:17] * +Kargin moves to the pit, closing his eyes and chanting in a language that none recognize. Drawing a ceremonial knife from within his sash, he extends his left wrist, slicing the flesh, letting his own blood flow onto the ground. As he circles the remains of the pit, he continues chanting.
[21:32:23] <+Bredock> "Are we to track down the leech now?"
[21:32:29] <+James> "Yeesh!  That gives me the willies even though I know what it is."
[21:32:43] * +Kargin finishes his circle, and passes the blade to the other robed man.
[21:33:25] * Kargin is now known as Kanax
[21:33:56] <+Bredock> "What is it James?"
[21:34:10] <+Nym> ::Releases the circle and let's go of everyone's hands::
[21:34:18] <+James> "You can't feel it, Bredock?"
[21:34:35] <.Bynw> !! anyone can feel it, psi or not !!
[21:34:56] <+Paladin> "This place .. cursed as it was, is double cursed now."
[21:35:37] <.Bynw> *the man takes the blade given to him Kargin and removes the glove from his hand and slits his left wrist. he doubles his fist as the blood drips out onto the ground where it hits with a trail of black smoke*
[21:36:37] <+Nym> ::Smiles:: "It is difficult to explain. I have left something here that will guard this place. It gives off what you feel, if you camp anywhere near here you will have horrible nightmares as well."
[21:37:22] * Kanax is now known as Kargin
[21:37:37] <+Nym> ::Quiets down and watches the rite unfold::
[21:37:44] <.Bynw> *as the man completes the circle around the pit, his own hand is blacked by 3rd degree burns as he quickly pulls the glove back over it and returns the blade to Kagin*
[21:37:53] * Kanax has joined #Teara-Adan
[21:38:32] * +Kargin takes the blade solemnly. He then turns alongside the other man to face the others.
[21:38:46] <.Bynw> "We are done here." *the man says* "You have horses still at the ridge. I suggest you use them."
[21:39:12] <+Paladin> "Then this is it..."
[21:39:36] <+James> "Yes, this is it.  I think we won . . . at least for now."
[21:39:46] <+Nym> ::Nods to the man in the scarlet robes:: "And what of the castle at Knight's Bridge?"
[21:39:47] <+Paladin> "I have won revenge for my countrymen"
[21:39:58] * Kanax looks to the rider, "Are the bloodguard returning to Quiette?"
[21:41:17] * +Paladin stands to face Nym, James, Bredock, and T_Shaw
[21:41:19] <.Bynw> "Kargin will reassume his duties at the Abby. You may do as your duty sees Kanax"
[21:41:44] <+Paladin> "I thank you all for allowing me to find some justice in this."
[21:42:15] <.Bynw> "Your query will not return to that Haven, Nym. He will seek other resting places."
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[21:42:42] * Kanax nods, "Then I intend to return to my duties. There are still questions unanswered, and those that need brought to justice. I intend to find them.
[21:43:02] <+Paladin> "I will now return to my homelands.. to protect them, as I did before."
[21:43:07] * +James turns to the unnamed one. "Thank you for helping end this all."
[21:43:11] * Eric_Draven has left #Teara-Adan (Leaving)
[21:43:27] * +Kargin smiles at his brother as he raises his hood once again., "Be safe, Lord Inspector Whiteaxe. Our paths will undoubtedly cross again."
[21:43:32] <+Nym> ::To the man in scarlet robes:: "He has more at the castle, yes? They will seek him out I think and the Council should know of this."
[21:43:49] * +Paladin turns, and begins walking slowly towards his horse...
[21:44:16] <Kanax> "Beware the wood, brother.  May the light of day shine on you until we meet again."
[21:44:46] <.Bynw> *the man looks in James direction.* "My friend. It has not ended. It has just begun. One of my people has broken our highest laws and will have to be dealt with before he can cause too much suffering amongst the living."
[21:44:46] * +Paladin grins, and makes a wave to Kanax
[21:44:47] <+Nym> ::Makes a small bow to Paladin:: "Paladin...You have made history here today, more then you know. You are welcome in Tennes. I will have a feast on my return before I must resume my duties there."
[21:44:48] * Kanax turns to Nym and James, "So, lads... it looks like you're stuck with me once again."
[21:45:02] <+Bredock> "It was glorius knowing you Paladin. You will be missed."
[21:45:08] * +Bredock bows to paladin
[21:45:17] * +Paladin doffs his hat to Nym and Bredock
[21:45:28] <+James> "Stuck is hardly the word, Kanax.  It's great to have you back."
[21:45:32] <+Paladin> "Be careful out there, my friends"
[21:45:42] <+T_Shaw> "Likewise, Paladin. Keep your powder clean."
[21:45:59] <.Bynw> *the man* "Lord Paladin, in name."
[21:46:11] * Kanax nods to Paladin, "Tis a shame you go so soon, lad. But be safe."
[21:46:14] <+James> "Take care, Paladin.  May the blessing of forest and sky be with you."
[21:46:18] * +Paladin walks on.. up the hill, and out of site.....
[21:47:16] <.Bynw> "he carries a gift, that will fade over time. he may find it useful under times of stress."
[21:47:33] * Eric_Draven has joined #Teara-Adan
[21:47:55] * Eric_Draven has left #Teara-Adan (Leaving)
[21:48:22] <+T_Shaw> "Master Nym, I have learned so much from you."
[21:48:48] <+James> "You leaving us, too, Master Shaw?"
[21:49:18] <+T_Shaw> "I do have another task ahead of me, James." :: smiles ::
[21:50:00] <+Nym> ::Nods:: "I have a message to pass onto the Council before you go Master Shaw."
[21:50:18] <+T_Shaw> "Aye, Master Nym."
[21:50:32] <.Bynw> "Lord Nym. Take what you and Shaw have learned here and inform the Anadari council of it. They must know, first hand, of the return of the Adamant."
[21:50:46] <+James> "Then may the bessing I gave Paladin extend to you as well.  Forest and sky be with you, Master Shaw.  And take care."
[21:51:25] <+T_Shaw> "May the Akasa protect you, now and always, James."
[21:51:29] <+Bredock> "It has also been great meeting you Shaw."
[21:51:38] * +Bredock bows to T_Shaw
[21:51:41] <+Nym> ::His face goes ashen:: "The Adamant. Yes of course who else could it be. I will inform them."
[21:51:46] <+T_Shaw> "It was my honor, Bredock."
[21:51:58] * +T_Shaw bows to Bredock
[21:52:30] <+Nym> ::Moves swiftly to stand by the hooded mans side and says something to him in a low voice::
[21:53:06] <.Bynw> *the hooded man whispers back to Nym*
[21:54:35] <+Nym> ::Nods and extends his hand to the Hooded figure with a look of pity on his face::
[21:55:28] * Kanax mounts his horse, and rides over to Kargin, "Give my regards to Delan, should you see him. And don't hesitate to contact me if you see any of those that I seek." He glances to the taller man, "You as well, sir. Many thanks for your help in my investigations."
[21:56:01] <.Bynw> "Be well Kanax. Beware the wood."
[21:56:15] <Kanax> "Beware the wood."
[21:56:31] * +Kargin mounts up, and awaits his superior.
[21:57:28] <+James> "Goodbye, friends from Einar.  Beware the creatures in the wood . . . but may the wood itself surprise you with its blessing sometime."
[21:57:37] <+Nym> ::Shakes his hand and has a few parting words then steps back and walks slowly back to the others::
[21:57:38] * +James smiles.
[21:57:42] <.Bynw> *the man mounts his horse, not using his left hand.* "Leave this place. It is not safe." *he turns and rides west towards the mountains and Einar.*
[21:57:59] <+Nym> "Ah James I have something for you as well."
[21:58:17] * +Kargin follows the rider off to Einar.
[21:58:26] <.Bynw> (( that is basically the wrap ... although there is some more stuff to do ))