Chapter 1 Episode 1

[Bynw]

 [22:55] <.Bynw> ** RECAP **  Having agreed to be lead to the cave were the lizardmen's "brothers" have died.  The party crosses the plateau and reaches the cliff face which contain several caves ....
[22:56] <+Tika> Chad honey... there's nothing to chop up here but lizard men
[22:56] * Tika is now known as Jenna
[22:56] * Kosty is now known as Jaden
[22:57] <.Bynw> ... following the lizardmen to one of the caves the party now stands out side of it just by midafternoon ....** END RECAP **
[22:58] <+Chadmyr> "looks like home but with a stentch"
[22:58] <+Jaden> ::still lurks a bit back waiting::
[22:59] * +Jenna stops and allows the others to proceed, deciding it may be best to wait outside
[22:59] <+Chadmyr> :: looks inside the caves as far has he can seee ::
[22:59] <.Bynw> *the outside of the cave, to the left contains several glyphs carved into its face*
[22:59] <.Bynw> *the enterior of the cave is dark, but there is the smell of death coming from it*
[22:59] <+Cymber> ??what language
[23:00] <+Cymber> ??
[23:00] <+Chadmyr> "told you it as a stench"
[23:00] <+Jenna> "I think I'll just wait out here since you seem to know what you are doing, Cymber"
[23:00] <+Cymber> "alright"
[23:01] <.Bynw> !! none that you can read ... not using an alphabet, but a pictograph language !!
[23:01] <+Chadmyr> "Well i'll go check closer if you don't mind."
[23:02] <.Bynw> *one of the other lizardmen turns to the one that Cymber has been speaking with and utters something to him in their own tongue*
[23:03] <+Chadmyr> "Well there is some kind of mounds inside the caves "
[23:03] <+James> "Burial mounds, maybe?"
[23:03] <+Jaden> ::slowly makes his way yo the caves::
[23:04] <+Chadmyr> "Don't know about that James. I need to get closer"
[23:04] <.Bynw> *the two lizardmen appear to be arguing with one another ... there tone is sharp*
[23:04] <+James> ((Oops, back in a sec))
[23:04] <+Chadmyr> :: Fallows Jaden :: "Wait for me fool going alown in deep darkness"
[23:04] <+Cymber> ::tells them in Latin "We won't do anything to disturb your dead"
[23:05] <.Bynw> *the both stop abruptly as Jaden enters the cave*
[23:05] <+Jaden> ((Chad I wasn't with the group I was lurking behind I am just catching up))
[23:05] <+Chadmyr> To jaden "They don't seeem to like that much that we go in"
[23:05] * +James (James@d4.as2.dytn.oh.voyager.net) Quit (User has been mind-ripped)
[23:06] <+Chadmyr> (( what are we checking for didn't read the last log of the games ))
[23:06] <+Cymber> ((ughh))
[23:06] <+Jaden> ::looks around casually::
[23:06] * James (James@d60.as2.dytn.oh.voyager.net) has joined #Teara-Adan
[23:07] <+Cymber> ((wb))
[23:07] <James> ((hi))
[23:07] <+Chadmyr> (( well since it's the fashion wb ;P )) 
[23:09] <+Chadmyr> (( too many letters :-p in the cave ))
[23:11] <+Jaden> ::startmoving around the perimiter of teh cave::
[23:11] <.Bynw> ?? what is everyone else doing as Jaden and Chadmyr have entered the cave .... they can be seen somewhat ...
[23:11] <+Chadmyr> (( is jaden and elf or half elf ))
[23:11] <+Jaden> (half))
[23:11] * +Jenna is standing a sort-of watch outside the cave, peering inside every now and then
[23:12] <+Cymber> ::is talking to the Lizardmen::
[23:12] <+Chadmyr> "Be careful Jaden it does smell like death arround here"
[23:12] <James> ::waiting with Cymber to go in::
[23:12] <+Jaden> ::moves counterclockwise around the cave arrow nocked and slkightly drawn::
[23:19] <.Bynw> *chad can be seen somewhat as he is in direct line with the entery way inside the cave*
[23:19] <.Bynw> *the lizardmen start arguing again*
[23:20] <+Jaden> d20+1
[23:20] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d20+1) and rolled 21.
[23:21] <+Cymber> ((jeez!))
[23:21] <+Jaden> ((they go downhill from here))
[23:23] <+Jenna> ((what WAS that?))
[23:24] <+Chadmyr> (( was what ))
[23:24] <+Jenna> ((that roll... I'm thinking search but I was asking Jaden))
[23:27] <+Jaden> ((ya'll make sure its nice and safe outside the cave))
[23:28] <+Jaden> ((not search))
[23:29] <+Jenna> ((con check?))
[23:29] <+Jaden> ((nope))
[23:29] <+Jaden> d20+7
[23:29] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d20+7) and rolled 17.
[23:29] <.Bynw> 2d4
[23:29] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (2d4) and rolled 8.
[23:35] <+Jaden> d20+7
[23:35] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d20+7) and rolled 9.
[23:35] <+Jenna> ((definitely downhill...))
[23:35] <+Jaden> d20+4
[23:35] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d20+4) and rolled 18.
[23:37] <James> ::to Cymber in Cana:: "Any idea what they're arguing about?"
[23:37] <+Jenna> (("that's Latin darlin'.... they're educated lizards"))
[23:38] <+Cymber> "No, it's in their own language"
[23:40] <+Jaden> d20+10
[23:40] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d20+10) and rolled 19.
[23:41] <.Bynw> * the lizardman who started teh argument goes over to the others and sits down on one of the rocks glaring at their leader and the "humans"*
[23:41] <+Jaden> d4+1
[23:41] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jaden (d4+1) and rolled 3.
[23:44] <+Jaden> ::calls out of the cave:: "There's not much in here, so whatever has the lizards scared is gone."
[23:44] <.Bynw> [23:42] <Jaden> ::grasps the bow firmly and moves toward the mouth of the cave::
[23:44] <.Bynw> [23:43] <Jaden> ::stops short of the entrance::
[23:44] * Bynw sets mode: +v James
[23:44] <+James> ::Turns to the cave, startled::
[23:46] <+Jenna> d20+2
[23:46] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Jenna (d20+2) and rolled 8.
[23:46] <+Jaden> "Cymber whatever you want to accomplish by coming to these caves lets get it done."
[23:47] <+Cymber> "I'll talk to the lizardmen"
[23:49] <+Jaden> ""Hury up."
[23:49] <.Bynw> ?? what do you say to them Cymber??
[23:50] <+Cymber> ::goes over to the lizardmen's leader and tells him to show me what has frightenend them::
[23:52] <.Bynw> [lizard leader in poor latin] "Our brothers are dead ... do you not see them in the cave?  It killed them.  They ignored the warning for the glory of the quest and now they dead"
[23:53] <+Cymber> "what do you think killed them?"
[23:53] <+James> ??Cymber and I are still mindlinked so I'm getting this too, right??
[23:55] <.Bynw> !! yes !!
[23:56] <.Bynw> [lizard]  "The cave!  The warning!"  *he gestures to the cave*
[23:56] <+Cymber> "what exactly is the warning?"
[23:59] <.Bynw> [lizard] *shakes head as if confused and walks over to the enterance to the cave near the glyphs* "Cave Death ... Only Dead leave ... No living can"
[23:59] <+Cymber> "thank you..now I understand"
[00:00] <+James> @@You do?  I don't@@
[00:00] <+Cymber> "I'll go see what I can find out.  Maybe I can help to make it safe for your people again"
[00:00] <.Bynw> [lizard]  "Brothers are now dead fools and lost glory"
[00:01] <+Jaden> ::moves into view of the opening::
[00:01] * +Jenna turns to look at Jaden quizzically
[00:01] <+Cymber> ::holds sword in front, upright, and walks into the cave::
[00:01] <+James> ::follows Cymber::
[00:02] <+Cymber> ::establishes a connection to the sword again::
[00:02] <.Bynw> (( Jaden and Chadmyr  ... we will now use this channel for the cave since all by Jenna is in it ))
[00:02] <.Bynw> !! http://www.teara-adan.com/cave.jpg  !!
[00:03] <+Cymber> d20+8
[00:03] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+8) and rolled 14.
[00:03] <.Bynw> (( why are you rolling dice Cymber ?? ))
[00:03] <.Bynw> !! on the map:  the letter's are all bodies, dead ... in various states of decay ... some mere skeletons, others not quite .... and at A and B are two of the lizardman things ... freshly dead ... they look like they have been beaten and withered away !!
[00:04] <.Bynw> !! 1 marked the glyphs on the outside  where the lizard is standing in shock and awe that almost everyone has walked boldy into the cave !!
[00:04] <+Cymber> ((mindsee check for connection to sword))
[00:04] <.Bynw> !! each square marked by the red lines is a 5' square  !!
[00:04] <.Bynw> (( say what you are doing FIRST then roll if necessary thanks ))
[00:04] <+Jaden> ::watches as Cymber and James walk past him::
[00:05] <.Bynw> (( sorry missed it ))
[00:05] <+Jaden> ((or is that Cymber and her puppy dog?))
[00:05] <+Jaden> ::still scans the cave watching for anymore warriors::
[00:06] <+James> ::scimitar drawn, watching for enemies::
[00:06] <+Cymber> ::walks inside the cave and looks around first for any signs of where old bones and armour may have been::
[00:06] <.Bynw> * the cave is empty save for your group and teh above description *
[00:07] <+Cymber> ::tries Mental Contact with the Deryni King::
[00:08] <+Cymber> ::goes to a cave wall and puts both hands on it::
[00:08] <.Bynw> * various weapons can be found and remains of armor as well - the bodies closet to the wall are mere skeletons and have been dead for ages* *
[00:08] <.Bynw> !! hold up there Cymber !!
[00:08] <+James> ::bodyguarding Cymber while puzzling over her actions::
[00:09] <.Bynw> * near the skeleton of body "d" is an arrow lying on the ground *
[00:09] <.Bynw> ? what do you say in your mental contact attempt ?
[00:09] <.Bynw> !! now you can continue !!
[00:10] <.Bynw> * there isnt much light to see by and the place smells horribly of death and decay *
[00:11] <+Cymber> "Sire, the battle is over.  The warriors are gone.  You can rest in peace now.  The World is safe.  Deryni have survived and are thriving again"
[00:11] <.Bynw> *outside the cave several of the other lizards have moved toward the entry of the cave*
[00:12] <.Bynw> !! give me a mental contact skill check please Cymber !!
[00:12] <+Jaden> ::glances over his should to make sure Jenna is ok::
[00:13] <+Cymber> d20+10
[00:13] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+10) and rolled 19.
[00:13] <+Jaden> ((shoulder))
[00:13] <.Bynw> ?? and where are you when you do it ... give me a letter that you are closest too so I know where in the cave you are located ??
[00:13] <+Cymber> !!letter G!!
[00:14] <+Chadmyr> (( 1h30 is the max i can do for tonight. ))
[00:15] <+James> ::back to Cymber, facing towards the center of the cave, scimitar drawn::
[00:15] <+Chadmyr> :: keeps walking arround looking arround at the bodies and the walls.))
[00:18] <.Bynw> *Its a natural cave ... and definatly as Jaden thought, 2 of the bodies are much smaller and stockyer and probably dwarves*
[00:20] <.Bynw> *one of the lizards grabs Jenna from behind and utters something to the others in their own harsh tongue*
[00:20] <+Cymber> d20+3
[00:20] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+3) and rolled 21.
[00:21] * +Jenna gasps and broadcasts a mental alarm to all who can Hear it
[00:21] <+James> ??am I getting anything from my mindlink with Cymber??
[00:22] <+Jaden> ::spins and draws back an arrow aiming at the lizard holding Jenna::
[00:22] <.Bynw> d20+3
[00:22] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (d20+3) and rolled 8.
[00:23] <.Bynw> *the lizard holding Jenna lets go of her gripping his temples, the leader moves between them and Jenna*
[00:24] <.Bynw> *the lizard leader stands firmly between the others has they quickly regain their composure and stare at one another*
[00:24] <+Jaden> ::holds his arrow with a puzzling look on his face::
[00:25] <+James> ::still guarding Cymber while she does her thing::
[00:25] * +Jenna runs toward the cave opening away from the lizard who grabbedher
[00:25] <+Cymber> d20+3
[00:25] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+3) and rolled 18.
[00:25] <+Chadmyr> :: looks towards all the comotion ::
[00:27] <.Bynw> *the lizard leader utters words to the others ... his tone is sharp and hard*
[00:28] <+Jaden> ::moves his aim to the leader:: "Cymber hurry the hell up."
[00:29] * +Jenna stays outside the cave but very close to the entrance, out of Jaden's aim
[00:31] <+Chadmyr> "What is going on"
[00:31] <+Cymber> ::walks out of the cave and goes to Jenna::
[00:31] <+Jaden> ::without taking his aim from the lizard:: "Not sure Chad"
[00:31] <+Chadmyr> :: puts a hand on is axe and looks at the lizard folks and Jenna ::
[00:31] <.Bynw> d20+20
[00:31] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (d20+20) and rolled 34.
[00:31] <.Bynw> 5d6
[00:31] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (5d6) and rolled 18.
[00:32] <.Bynw> !! Cymber, Ref Save DC 15 !!
[00:32] <+Cymber> d20+5
[00:32] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+5) and rolled 23.
[00:33] <+James> ::turns to watch Cymber leave::
[00:33] <.Bynw> *just as Cymber reaches the threash hold of the cave ... she is hit by a blast of force knocking her back (causing 18 points of damage) but she manages to remain on her feet ... just winded*
[00:34] <+Chadmyr> "What the hell is going on "
[00:34] <+Jaden> "good question"
[00:34] <+Chadmyr> :: goes towards Cymber ::
[00:34] <+Cymber> "Stay of out of the cave for now.  I know why the Lizardmen died"
[00:35] <+James> ::runs to Cymber::
[00:35] <+Chadmyr> "oh! and what about those inside the CAVE"
[00:35] * +Jenna readies her bow and arrow
[00:35] <+James> @@What's the secret, Cymber!@@
[00:35] <+Cymber> "Jenna, I need to talk to you, privately!"
[00:36] <+James> ::stops::
[00:36] <.Bynw> *several of the lizards flee only 2 remain the leader and other*
[00:36] <+Cymber> @@It is a spell that prevents psions from leaving@@
[00:36] <+Jenna> "I don't know if that's a good idea, Cymber"
[00:37] <+James> @@So how do we get out?@@
[00:37] <+Cymber> "Jenna, please, I just have a question to ask you"
[00:37] <+Cymber> @@I am out...steel your mind, take a deep breath and walk out@@
[00:38] <.Bynw> (( Cymber you are not out of the cave ))
[00:38] <+Jenna> "you just said to stay out of the cave!"
[00:38] <+Cymber> ((oh, sorry, I thought I got out))
[00:38] <.Bynw> (( you were knocked back :  *just as Cymber reaches the threash hold of the cave ... she is hit by a blast of force knocking her back (causing 18 points of damage) but she manages to remain on her feet ... just winded* ))
[00:39] <+Cymber> "Jenna, come as close as you can without entering it"
[00:39] * +Jenna approaches the entrance
[00:39] <+Jenna> *getting as close as possible*
[00:39] <.Bynw> *as Jenna moves closer to the cave the lizard leader grabs her pulling her away from it*
[00:39] <.Bynw> *lizard in latin* "no ...death"
[00:40] <+Cymber> "It is alright, she will not be entering the cave just yet"
[00:40] <+Cymber> ::in Latin to the Leader::
[00:40] <+Jaden> ::draws back and steels his aim at the lizard leader, ready to shoot::
[00:40] * +Jenna nods at the leader in acknowledgement
[00:41] * +Jenna then turns back to Cymber "yet?"
[00:41] <.Bynw> *he lets go of Jenna *
[00:41] <+Chadmyr> (( sorry but i have to go. I have a good day tomorow. It was good to be gaming again thouth)) 
[00:41] <+Cymber> "how much Deryni training have you and your brother had?"
[00:41] <+Jaden> ::relaxes a bit:: "Cymber tell him if he does that again he won't live to see teh sun set."
[00:41] * +Chadmyr (Zizany@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3501269.sympatico.ca) has left #Teara-Adan
[00:41] * Chadmyr (Zizany@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3501269.sympatico.ca) has joined #Teara-Adan
[00:42] <.Bynw> d20+15
[00:42] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (d20+15) and rolled 18.
[00:42] <+Jenna> "it's okay Jaden, he meant no harm"
[00:42] <.Bynw> 1d6
[00:42] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (1d6) and rolled 3.
[00:42] <+Cymber> ((goodnight Chad))
[00:42] <+James> Take care, Ziz
[00:42] <Chadmyr> (( wrong chanel. see ya later. May you all live to suffer tomorow ))
[00:42] <+Jenna> ((niters ziz))
[00:42] <Chadmyr> (( nite all ))
[00:42] <+Jaden> ((night Ziz))
[00:42] * Chadmyr (Zizany@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3501269.sympatico.ca) Quit
[00:43] <+Cymber> "James, I don't feel so well, we'll have to do it ourselves...can't wait for Jenna and Jaden"
[00:44] <.Bynw> * Cymber looks very pale all of a sudden*
[00:44] <+Jenna> "Cymber what's wrong?!"
[00:44] <+James> "Do what ourselves, Cymber?"
[00:44] <+Cymber> "we have to hurry..."
[00:44] <+Cymber> "break the spell"
[00:44] <+James> "Okay, what do you need me to do?"
[00:44] <+Cymber> "join minds with me to the King"
[00:45] <+Cymber> "we are going to take over his mind and break that damned spell"
[00:45] <+James> ::nods:: "Okay"
[00:45] * +Silvr_Dragon (Silvr_Dragon@67.71.91.190) Quit (User has been mind-ripped)
[00:46] <+Cymber> ::links with James, makes the contact again with the King and uses the skill of Domination::
[00:47] <.Bynw> !!! domination skill check please !!!
[00:47] <+Jaden> ((Cymber is a dominatrix??))
[00:47] <+Cymber> d20+7
[00:47] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+7) and rolled 23.
[00:47] <+Jenna> ((James likes her better all the time I'm sure ))
[00:47] <+James> ::Gives Cymber whatever power he can to back her up::
[00:47] <+Cymber> ((yes!!!))
[00:48] <+Jaden> ((Does she use a whip?))
[00:49] <.Bynw> ?? What are you sending ... command or what as you bring James into the link already established ??
[00:49] <+James> ((I like it when they take your belt off and whip you with it.))
[00:49] <+Jenna> ((TMI James!!!!))
[00:51] <+Cymber> !!Command, Sire, you will obey me now and not anyone else!  Do exactly as I say Sire to save us all!"
[00:51] <.Bynw> d20+14
[00:51] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (d20+14) and rolled 18.
[00:51] <.Bynw> [the king] @@  I am beyond such simple attempts but I can save you and the others if I am free!  @@ 
[00:52] <+Cymber> @@ how can we set you free?@@
[00:53] <.Bynw> [the king]  @@ she knows you are here ... you will die like the others around you @@
[00:53] <+Jaden> :;continues watching the lizards::
[00:53] <+Cymber> ::Cymber picks up the sketal bones and armour from the cave and flings them out the entrance::
[00:53] <+Cymber> *skeletal*
[00:54] <.Bynw> *they go flying out the entrance of the cave with a clang*
[00:54] * +Jenna jumps slightly at the sight
[00:54] <+Jaden> ::steps aside as teh bones fly by:: "What the....."
[00:54] <.Bynw> (( which one .... which letter ?? ((
[00:54] <+Cymber> ((d))
[00:54] <.Bynw> !! spot check Cymber !!
[00:55] <+Jaden> "Cymber what are you doing, hurry up the lizards are getting nervous outside."
[00:55] <+Cymber> d20+7
[00:55] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+7) and rolled 15.
[00:55] <+James> "Jaden, Chad, look out for an enemy.  The King just said 'she' knows you're here . . . you will die like the others."
[00:56] <.Bynw> [chad]  "There isnt anyone else here but us!"
[00:56] <.Bynw> * you see an arrow lying on the ground next to where the remains once where that you just throw out of the cave*
[00:56] <+Jaden> "I am watching two enemies outside teh cave get very nervous at our actions, hurry up."
[00:56] <+James> ::looks up at the roof of the cave::
[00:56] <.Bynw> *its dark*
[00:57] <+James> ::handfire::
[00:57] <+Cymber> ::picks up the arrow, breaks it in little pieces::
[00:57] <.Bynw> * the roof is about 15' up and very cave like*
[00:57] <.Bynw> ! Fort Save Cymber !
[00:57] <+Cymber> d20+7
[00:57] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+7) and rolled 16.
[00:58] <.Bynw> 2d4
[00:58] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Bynw (2d4) and rolled 5.
[00:59] <.Bynw> *the arrow is burning cold - ( 2 points of cold damage to which ever hand touched the shaft) *
[00:59] <+Cymber> ::left::
[00:59] <.Bynw> ! Will Save Cymber !  (no shields) 
[01:00] <+Cymber> d20+5
[01:00] * +Palamedes rolls the dice for Cymber (d20+5) and rolled 6.
[01:00] <+Cymber> @@James help me, pull me back@@
[01:00] <+James> ((Christ on a bicycle!))
[01:00] <.Bynw> [the king] @@ YES .... FREE AT LAST!! @@
[01:00] <+Jaden> ((Christ on a bicycle?  They didn't have them back then James.))
[01:00] <+Jenna> "what's going on in there?!"
[01:01] <+James> ::pulls Cymber back mentally as he grabs her and pulls her back physically::
[01:01] <+Jaden> ::partially turns back towards teh cave::
[01:02] <.Bynw> * a mist surges across the physical and psychic link of the arrow shaft - causing massive pain and moves quickly and engulfts Cymber's arm and moves up her shoulders and funnels into her open mouth and nose *
[01:02] * +Cymber sinks to the floor
[01:02] <.Bynw> .... well its after 1am
[01:02] <.Bynw> guess its time to goto bed or something
[01:03] <+James> ::Tries to shield Cymber::
[01:03] <+Cymber> ((you meanie GM, you :-D ))
[01:03] <+Jenna> *Tika slays Bynw
[01:03] <.Bynw> moi?
[01:03] <+Jaden> ((Good idea Bynw))
[01:03] <.Bynw> DONT LEAVE YET