Episode 13

[Bynw]

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[19:46:10] <~Bynw> |      Horizon's Dawn - Episode 13
[19:46:12] <~Bynw> |       Beginning Adventure Recap
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[19:46:14] <~Bynw> | Michon has left. Taking Dennis and
[19:46:16] <~Bynw> | Taenor with him by portal to Polaris.
[19:46:17] <~Bynw> | A city of Anadari many thousands of
[19:46:18] <~Bynw> | miles away.
[19:46:19] <~Bynw> |
[19:46:21] <~Bynw> | The House Horizon has learned that
[19:46:22] <~Bynw> | the ArchBishop Ellius will not be
[19:46:23] <~Bynw> | gaining the anticipated appointment
[19:46:25] <~Bynw> | as head of the Church's governing
[19:46:26] <~Bynw> | body of Arcane matters. Instead this
[19:46:27] <~Bynw> | is going to the more liberal and
[19:46:29] <~Bynw> | sympathetic ArchBishop Poole of the
[19:46:30] <~Bynw> | Order of the Voice of God.
[19:46:31] <~Bynw> |
[19:46:33] <~Bynw> | As the fortress winds down for the
[19:46:34] <~Bynw> | night, an unexpected visitor arrives
[19:46:35] <~Bynw> | at the portal. Apparently being Master
[19:46:37] <~Bynw> | Nym Gibran's uncle who is also an
[19:46:38] <~Bynw> | Anadari.
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[19:46:40] <~Bynw> | Today's Game Date: 17 Avril 464 NE
[19:46:42] <~Bynw> |          Game Time: evening
[19:46:43] <~Bynw> |        End of Adventure Recap
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[19:47:43] <+Daine> ::His hand dips to touch his revolver. His face is suddenly pale and ashen::
[19:48:42] * +Regan observes Daine's reaction and slips a knife from his sleeve into his hand
[19:48:42] <~Bynw> *The man stands there* "Release the ward Nym. I am not staying long, I will be bouncing back out shortly."
[19:48:43] <+Daine> ::Backs up several steps, his head makes a quick swivel to note the room and the terrain::
[19:49:23] <+Llanth> "Daine?"
[19:50:19] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Eyes the man for a moment:: "That's too bad. I suspect we have a lot to talk about."
[19:50:58] * +Regan looks at Llanth in question
[19:51:33] * +Llanth sees Regan's look and shakes his head in confusion.
[19:52:03] <+Daine> ::Looks to Llanth and seems to visibly calm himself, with a sigh:: "Sorry. It's okay. I'm sure Master Nym wont let....it's okay."
[19:52:33] <+Daine> ::He eyes the man, his hand continues to rest on his revolver::
[19:53:10] <+Llanth> "Master Nym? What is Daine talking about?"
[19:53:59] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Raises his hand at the warding protecting the room and it flickers and disappears. He continues to hold his hand in place and waves the mysterious man through with his other:: "Please enter."
[19:55:16] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Eyes Daine for a moment, his sight dips to the revolver at his waist and back to his eyes. An unreadable look passes between the two for a moment::
[19:56:28] <+Daine> ::Nods to Master Nym and visibly relaxes, his hand moves to hook his thumb in his gun belt:: "As you say Master."
[19:56:59] <~Bynw> *the unamed anadari steps off of the portal square and into the room* "you wanted to know about Utha's progress. So I decided to come and tell you personally. We are still having trouble with those loyal to the old regime but their number is growing small and I'm sure it will take years to find them all."
[19:57:46] <~Bynw> "Have you heard of the Church's appointment?"
[20:00:03] <+Nym_Gibran> ::His hand lowers as the man steps past the reach of the wards, as his hand lowers  the wards spring back into place. Again he walks through them as if they are not there. He nods to the man's question and turns to close the heavy doors and replace the bar on them:: "Yes of course. I see your well informed of events this side of the Maine. Or did you see the vision as well?"
[20:01:54] <~Bynw> "Arch.. Cardinal Poole has been helping the resistance of Utha for many years. Now he can do so openly. Infact one of the political prisoners that has been freed is a priest. I think Cardinal Poole will have him named as Bishop of Deever."
[20:02:02] <+Daine> ::Backs away from the man. For the first time anyone has seen, he appears a bit frightened. His eyes will not meet this mystery man's::
[20:02:17] * otter is now known as Mark
[20:02:23] * Bynw sets mode: +v Mark
[20:03:27] <~Bynw> "A Uthani Bishop. Something that has never happened. And soon after that I believe will we again open our borders freely for travel in and out of Utha."
[20:03:39] * +Llanth trys to catch Daine's attention.
[20:04:15] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Nods to the man and turns to the assembled apprentices:: "This is my uncle, and Master Anadari of the house Arda, Alec Gibran. My only surviving relation I believe."
[20:05:15] <+Daine> ::Meets Llanth's eyes and nods. He moves close and leans in to him so not to be over heard::
[20:05:24] <~Bynw> *Alec nods to the assembled crowd*
[20:05:45] <+Regan> ::Regan inclines his head back at Alec::
[20:05:51] * +Llanth sees the movement of Alec and nods back.
[20:06:58] <+Nym_Gibran> "Uncle, these are the members of House Horizon, my students...and our guest Regan from the mountains to the south"
[20:07:08] <~Bynw> *alec talking again to Nym but not softly* "Our provisional government is formed and we are creating a more stable republic. Similar along the lines of the Floran government."
[20:08:28] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Nods slightly:: "What of McKone?"
[20:08:39] <~Bynw> *Alec surveys the apprentices. his yes stopping on each one of them for several moments*
[20:09:33] <+Daine> ::Looks to the floor as Alec looks to him, but seems to think better of it and raises his gaze to stare defiently back at the man, heat in his eyes::
[20:10:10] <~Bynw> *Alec eyes linger on Daine before passing to another of the apprentices*
[20:10:36] * +Regan raises an eyebrow at Daine's reaction.
[20:11:57] <+Nym_Gibran> ::His eyebrows knit for a moment:: "Is he undone? Completly. Destroyed utterly this time?"
[20:14:31] * Mark is now known as otter_switch
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[20:14:53] * otter is now known as Mark
[20:14:59] * Bynw sets mode: +v Mark
[20:15:18] <~Bynw> *he draws closer to Nym* "Yes. McKone is no more."
[20:16:51] <+Nym_Gibran> ::a smile tugs at the corners of his mouth:: "That is a story I would like to hear sometime. A story for the history books."
[20:17:02] * +Mark listens in quiet, not being versed in much foreign affairs
[20:17:41] <+Regan> :: looks at Llanth and mouths silently:: "McKone?"
[20:18:15] * +Llanth mouths "Beats the hell out of me."
[20:18:32] * +Regan nods
[20:18:36] * +Llanth looks to Daine and makes an inquisitive gesture.
[20:18:56] <+Nym_Gibran> "Your bringing the church across the Maine, what of the druids? Have you spoken with Camidus?"
[20:19:53] * +Regan listens intently at the mention of druids
[20:20:34] <~Bynw> "Your friend Camidus does not have influence west of the Maine. There have always been druids in Utha. Our ancestors have had great respect for them."
[20:21:13] <+Daine> ::Lowers his voice and leans close:: "McKone, the reigning King , god some would say, of Utha for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, in Utha. None but the high priests of the Cult know for sure."
[20:22:25] <+Llanth> ::Whispers to Daine:: "And someone killed him?"
[20:23:37] <+Daine> ::Raises an eyebrow and nods towards Alec with a meaningful glance. Then back to Llanth::
[20:25:05] <~Bynw> *Alec places his hand on Nym's shoulder* "Times are changing. The Arda are changing. Utha is changing. All for the better as well. Utha's borders are not open to the mundane. But they are open to our Anadari brothers."
[20:25:31] <+Nym_Gibran> "I'm a bit surprised they survived the cult's influence." ::Begins leading them all towards the fortresses great hall::
[20:26:52] <~Bynw> "There is a new Andari house forming in Utha. The cult still survives. They are calling themselves the Adra. A mirror image of the Arda."
[20:27:01] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Looks to his Uncle and smiles:: "You've kept your word Uncle. I wont question your honor again. It's good to have family again."
[20:27:12] * +Llanth stares at Daine incredulously.
[20:28:14] <~Bynw> *he stops* "I must go now. I have work to do and finish if we are ever to elect our own President. I have been named the interim Prime Minister by the provisional government."
[20:30:03] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Puts his hand on his uncle's shoulder:: "Have you heard the news. I've reclaimed my father's land in Floran?"
[20:31:04] <~Bynw> "I am aware. Even with closed borders. Events concerning my brother's son reaches me"
[20:32:07] <+Nym_Gibran> ::His face drops back into it's naturally stoic appearance:: "House Adamant survives as well."
[20:32:18] <+Nym_Gibran> "Take care."
[20:34:21] <~Bynw> *Alec awaits his escort back to the portal square*
[20:37:11] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Sighs:: "Perhaps I will find time to visit you soon, but matters here keep me busy. And I've had visions of...something in the future. Unpleasent. But that is for another time. Let's get you back." ::Turns and heads back towards the portal chamber::
[20:41:05] <+Nym_Gibran> ::He opens the chamber wide and drops the wards for Alec, waving good bye as the man steps onto the dais:: "Good travels Uncle."
[20:41:31] <~Bynw> *alec steps on the portal and bids a farwell to Nym and vanishes*
[20:42:41] * +Llanth turns to Daine.
[20:42:48] * +Mark walks over to Daine and Llanth. "You guys apparantly know something about him."
[20:43:08] <+Llanth> ::Speaking lowly:: "What did he do to you?"
[20:43:23] <+Mark> "Could you share some insights?"
[20:44:05] <+Daine> ::Glances at Nym, then meets the other's gazes:: "He slaughtered my Master in front of me."
[20:45:02] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Stands, his thumbs hooked into his belt and watches Daine and the others, not commenting::
[20:45:44] <+Llanth> "And this master would have been McKone?"
[20:45:48] <~Bynw> *the night air turns the desert fortress cold*
[20:46:27] <+Daine> ::sniffs and smiles at Llanth:: "Oh no, not McKone..."
[20:47:01] <+Llanth> "I see..."
[20:47:29] <+Daine> ::He lifts his shirt up over his back to reveal a web work of scars. Many of them from whips, some from burns, some are hard to identify::
[20:48:01] <+Llanth> "The hell...?"
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[20:49:19] <+Daine> "Master Vella de'Cruz was an ardent supplicant of the Church of Twan Do, known as the cult east of the Maine. He was a Master Anadari of the House of Arda and my Master...."
[20:49:21] <+Llanth> "And your master did this to you?"
[20:51:37] <+Daine> ::He drops his shirt and looks to Llanth with eyes of stone:: "The church doesn't accept weaklings, only the strong survive. My training was...exacting. Nothing like Master Nym's ways. Be glad for it."
[20:52:23] <+Llanth> "And you would fear the one that freed you from that?"
[20:54:34] <+Mark> "Sounds needless to me."
[20:54:40] <~Bynw> *in the absence of Master Michon ... Tara, as the highest ranking apprentice takes charge and ushers them from the great hall and to the dorms where they can choose to sleep or not as they desire*
[20:54:46] <+Daine> ::His voice cracks a bit and his eyes glaze:: "I'm not proud of the things I did under Master de'Cruz. I will not even speak them aloud. I have much to atone for. But Vella was all I have ever known and the Church of Twan Do is all I had been raised to be. It is...difficult to adapt, to let go....in the end I had a hand in de'Cruz's demise."
[20:55:40] <+Daine> ::sighs and walks swiftly from the the others and to his quarters, not looking back::
[20:57:22] <+Llanth> "Daine! Wait!"
[20:58:05] <~Bynw> *all of the apprentices are ushered Llanth, Mark, Daine and even Regan towards the dorms for the evening*
[20:59:03] <~Bynw> *weapons training and meditation resumes the next morning as well as foreign affairs of the Adanac Empire member states and non member states are discussed over the period of the next 3 days before a very tired Michon, Taenor and Dennis return on the afternoon of the 21st of Avril*
[21:01:49] * +Mark does his morning routine, though acting slightly cautious around Daine
[21:02:07] * +Taenor nods wearily to each, then walks dennis to his quarters, before returning to his own
[21:02:38] <~Bynw> *Michon announces his presence to both the apprentices and Nym before retiring to his quarters*
[21:03:22] <+Daine> ::For the past several days he has refused to speak anything more of his past, resuming his prickly nature. He goes to greet the arrivals, heading Taenor off before he has a chance to rest in his quarters:: "How is the young one?"
[21:04:38] <+Taenor> "Alive, as am I. He is better, but I wish to rest. It was not easy learning what I needed to to be of assistance to the masters. Nor was it easy bringing him back to a functioning state."
[21:04:53] * +Regan Regan listens from the other side of a column.
[21:05:16] * +Llanth is on the practice yard bow drawn far back. :: Whispers to himself:: "Off the post and into the bulls eye..."
[21:05:42] <+Llanth> roll 8df+
[21:05:43] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ and gets (-)( )(+)(+)(+)( )( )(+) Epic
[21:06:27] * +Llanth watches as the arrow ricochets off a post and hits the bulls eye and nods in satisfaction.
[21:07:04] <+Daine> ::gives Taenor a gentle shove in the shoulder:: "No stamina in you pagan, too much time on your knees at the altar. Get some rest."
[21:07:59] * +Taenor laughs shortly before walking off, then turning back.
[21:08:31] <~Bynw> *Tara watches Llanth's bow work* "You are quite good with that. But you are Elven ... "
[21:08:33] <+Taenor> "But at least I can help in some way. The same cannot be said about a certain infidel I know." *he winks*
[21:09:01] <+Llanth> "It is to be expected I suppose."
[21:09:21] * +Regan rolls his eyes at Taenor and Daine's exchange
[21:09:53] <+Llanth> "Though I have yet to reduce a target to a smoking hulk with an arrow."
[21:10:14] <+Daine> ::Let's out a breathy laugh:: "I'm too busy protecting pagan's from harm. Get some rest your wits are as dull as your blade." ::turns and leaves for the practice field::
[21:11:01] <+Regan> "Afternoon Taenor" Regan says as he comes out from the column and follows Daine to the yard
[21:11:08] <~Bynw> *she reaches over and takes out one of his arrows inspecting it*
[21:12:17] * +Mark walks up. "Showing off some more, Llanth?"
[21:12:32] <+Llanth> "Gotta keep in practice."
[21:16:23] <~Bynw> *Tara continues to grip and touch the arrow and hold it in her hands*
[21:16:23] * +Taenor nods and stumbles onto his bed, discarding his satchel and weapons
[21:18:02] <+Daine> ::Comes out onto the practice field and approches Tara and Llanth, watching the exchange between the two::
[21:19:02] * +Regan sits on a benchat the side of the yards and inspects his bow.
[21:20:49] <~Bynw> *Tara puts the arrow back in the quiver.*
[21:21:21] * +Llanth eyes Tara questionly.
[21:23:07] <~Bynw> *She smiles at Llanth* "Just watching. Are all your arrows ash?"
[21:23:25] <+Regan> roll 6df+
[21:23:26] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 6df+ and gets ( )(-)(+)( )(-)(+) Great
[21:23:27] <+Llanth> "Last I checked."
[21:23:34] <+Regan> roll 6df+
[21:23:35] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 6df+ and gets (+)(+)(-)( )( )(+) Superb
[21:23:43] <+Regan> roll 6df+
[21:23:43] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 6df+ and gets (-)(-)(+)( )(-)(-) Mediocre
[21:25:21] <+Regan> ::Regan frowns:: "Still needs some work."
[21:25:30] * +Llanth looks at his quiver and pulls out the arrow that Tara was examining.
[21:25:48] <~Bynw> *Tara looks around* "Now that we are all hear. Save for Taenor and Dennis. Master Michon is expecting all of us in the great hall for the evening meal."
[21:27:03] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Returns from the portal room, having reinforced and raised the wards there. He enters the great hall for the evening meal::
[21:28:17] <+Daine> ::Nods to Tara and walks to the great hall::
[21:29:14] * +Regan walks to his room and deposits the bow there, splashes some water on his face from the basin and procedes to the dinner
[21:29:39] <+Llanth> "Well two arrows are just as easy to retreive as one..."
[21:30:09] * +Llanth draws his bow back.
[21:30:37] <+Llanth> ::Whispers quietly:: "Bulls eye."
[21:30:43] <+Llanth> roll 8df+
[21:30:44] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ and gets ( )(+)(+)( )(-)( )(-)(-) Great
[21:31:46] * +Mark travels to the great hall at dinner
[21:33:09] <~Bynw> *Michon arouses Taenor and Dennis so they too come to the great hall*
[21:34:20] <~Bynw> *the target begins to dissolve before Llanth's eyes as the arrow impacts it. stopping short of eating just a little over half the target in small pool of acid before it finally stops*
[21:34:22] * +Taenor rolls over, trying to ignore Michon.
[21:34:39] * +Llanth raises an eyebrow.
[21:34:47] * +Llanth turns to Tara.
[21:34:56] <+Llanth> "You have got to teach me how to do that."
[21:35:12] <~Bynw> *Michon ignores the two sleeping apprentices and heads for the greathall himself*
[21:35:22] <~Bynw> *Tara* "Maybe in time."
[21:35:25] <+Llanth> "Seriously."
[21:36:04] * +Llanth 's face falls for a moment.
[21:36:23] <+Llanth> "Crap, Now I have to make two more arrows."
[21:36:30] <~Bynw> *Tara turns and heads for the great hall*
[21:36:36] * +Llanth shrugs.
[21:37:29] * +Llanth turns to the hall and starts walking.
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[21:41:13] <~Bynw> *Michon nods to the apprentices as they enter*
[21:41:37] * +Llanth nods to Michon as he enters the hall.
[21:42:13] <+Daine> ::Bows at the shoulders to Master Michon as he enters. As is usual he sits at the table making an almost ritual of eating. Everything done slowly and with purpose as he eats, his eyes roam the table from person to person::
[21:42:34] <+Daine> roll 4df
[21:42:35] <+BoxCars> Daine rolls 4df and gets (-)( )(+)(-) Mediocre
[21:42:35] <+Llanth> roll 4df
[21:42:35] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 4df and gets ( )(-)(+)(+) Good
[21:42:58] <~Bynw> roll 4df for tara
[21:42:59] <+BoxCars> Bynw rolls 4df for tara and gets (-)(-)(+)( ) Mediocre
[21:43:02] * +Regan smiles at Michon "Evening Master Michon"
[21:43:08] <~Bynw> roll 5df for michon
[21:43:09] <+BoxCars> Bynw rolls 5df for michon and gets ( )( )( )(+)(+)
[21:43:52] <+Mark> roll 4df
[21:43:53] <+BoxCars> Mark rolls 4df and gets (-)( )(+)( ) Fair
[21:43:56] <+Nym_Gibran> roll 6df+
[21:43:57] <+BoxCars> Nym_Gibran rolls 6df+ and gets ( )(+)(-)(+)(+)(-) Superb
[21:44:03] <~Bynw> roll 4df for dennis
[21:44:04] <+BoxCars> Bynw rolls 4df for dennis and gets (-)( )(+)(-) Mediocre
[21:44:58] <~Bynw> *dinner is served and Taenor and Dennis are absent due to still sleeping off from their journey and ordeal*
[21:45:16] <+Taenor> roll 4df
[21:45:16] <+BoxCars> Taenor rolls 4df and gets (+)(+)(-)(-) Fair
[21:46:51] * +Mark shifts unfomfortably in his seat, looking around the room
[21:47:34] * +Llanth feels the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.
[21:47:39] * +Taenor shifts uneasily, then sits up, grabbing his swords, his satchel being left behind on purpose.
[21:48:07] <+Llanth> "We have company."
[21:48:10] * +Taenor runs to the Great Hall, figuring that's where the rest of the gang is.
[21:49:06] * +Regan looks at Llanth
[21:49:08] * +Llanth stands, bow in hand and faces the door.
[21:49:15] <~Bynw> *Michon* "I think you are right Llanth. Your anadari senses are improving."
[21:51:12] <+Llanth> "Should we see what it is?"
[21:51:24] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Pushes back from the table and wipes his mouth:: "Let's go see who has come to interupt our meal."
[21:51:45] * +Regan stands and follows
[21:51:57] * +Taenor has one sword out, and steps in, leaving his second, shorter blade in it's sheath. He follows as the rest leave.
[21:52:02] <~Bynw> *Michon* "Apprentices be on guard ... remember ours is to defend"
[21:52:34] * +Mark sticks to the back of the group, fighting not being his style
[21:52:40] <+Daine> ::His jaw muscles clinch and he quickly moves out of the great hall, heading for the walls of the fortress above the front gate::
[21:52:54] * +Taenor stays close to his companion
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[21:53:13] * +Regan slips a knife into a hand while hoding his staff in the other.
[21:53:34] * +Taenor hands regan his shorter blade. "You may need this."
[21:53:42] <~Bynw> *outside the night sky is black ... moonless and starless*
[21:54:39] * +Regan shakes his head, "Not good with those. I'll stick with the staff"
[21:54:55] * +Taenor simply nods.
[21:55:06] <~Bynw> *Michon stays within the keep and goes to check on Dennis*
[21:55:31] <+Daine> ::Sniffs at Regan:: "Firewood." ::He hurries past and stands atop the wall above the front gate::
[21:56:40] <+Nym_Gibran> ::Falls behind the students and eventually can not be seen anymore::
[21:57:19] <~Bynw> *the night air is quiet and still ... the sound of their own heartbeats can be heard*
[21:57:29] * +Regan stays to the shadows, out of the light from the moon
[21:57:52] <~Bynw> *there is no moonlight or even starlight ... the sky in completely black*
[21:58:41] * +Mark stays behind the last person, inaudibly shivering
[21:58:54] * +Llanth speaks quietly, very little more than a breath. "In the deepest darkness, even the smallest light shines like a star."
[21:59:52] * +Taenor summons a tiny glow of handfire and throws it away from himself quickly
[22:00:09] <+Llanth> roll 5df+ for Perception.
[22:00:10] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 5df+ for Perception. and gets (+)(+)(-)( )( ) Great
[22:01:53] <+Regan> ::Regan whispers:: "Anyone see anything?"
[22:02:49] <+Llanth> Taenor! MOVE! PUT OUT THE LIGHT!
[22:03:37] <~Bynw> * a black creature the size of a man with large bat like wings swoops down out of the sky ... its large talons reaching for Taenor*
[22:03:39] * +Regan snaps his shields up
[22:03:42] * +Taenor clasps his hand quickly, extinguishing the light
[22:03:51] * +Llanth draws his bow far back, and looses an arrow.
[22:03:51] * +Mark falls to the ground
[22:04:10] * +Regan lets a knife fly
[22:04:25] <+Llanth> roll 8df+ aiming for the creature's heart.
[22:04:26] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ aiming for the creature's heart. and gets (-)( )(+)( )( )(-)( )( ) Good
[22:04:51] <+Regan> roll 6df+
[22:04:52] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 6df+ and gets ( )( )( )(+)(+)(+) Superb
[22:05:33] <+Taenor> roll 5df- to dodge and swing for the claws
[22:05:33] <+BoxCars> Taenor rolls 5df- to dodge and swing for the claws and gets (-)(+)(-)(-)(-) Abysmal
[22:06:37] <~Bynw> *the creature heading for Taenor is hit by Llanth's arrow and it simply vanishes and then the entire sky moves as hundreds of the creatures swoop down in complete silence revealing the hidden moon and stars*
[22:07:18] * +Regan slips another knife into his hand
[22:08:18] <+Llanth> "What the hell?"
[22:08:35] <+Llanth> "Inside!"
[22:09:09] * +Taenor runs
[22:09:21] <+Daine> ::Makes a gesture to create a ward around himself::
[22:10:15] * +Mark , while on the ground, casts a shield around himself
[22:10:20] * +Llanth starts looking for the imediate threats to his companions.
[22:10:38] <+Llanth> roll 5df+ for Perception.
[22:10:39] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 5df+ for Perception. and gets (-)(+)(-)(-)( ) Mediocre
[22:11:04] * +Regan stands in front of Mark, between the creatures and he
[22:11:43] <+Daine> Roll 4df for shields to raise a ward over himself
[22:11:44] <+BoxCars> Daine rolls 4df for shields to raise a ward over himself and gets ( )(-)(-)(-) Terrible
[22:11:54] <+Regan> ::Looks down at Mark:: "Move!"
[22:12:06] * +Mark follows the orders
[22:12:28] <~Bynw> the creature swoops down and grabs for Regan
[22:12:31] <+Regan> roll 5df+ for shields
[22:12:32] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 5df+ for shields and gets (+)( )( )(-)( ) Good
[22:12:37] <~Bynw> roll 5df+
[22:12:38] <+BoxCars> Bynw rolls 5df+ and gets ( )( )(+)(-)( ) Good
[22:12:50] * +Llanth shoots the creature holding Regan
[22:12:53] <+Daine> Roll 4df- for manifesting to raise a ward over himself
[22:12:54] <+Mark> roll 5df+ for shields
[22:12:54] <+BoxCars> Daine rolls 4df- for manifesting to raise a ward over himself and gets ( )( )(-)(-) Poor
[22:12:54] <+BoxCars> Mark rolls 5df+ for shields and gets (+)( )(+)(-)(-) Good
[22:12:55] <+Llanth> roll 8fd+
[22:13:10] <+Llanth> roll 8df+
[22:13:10] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ and gets (-)( )( )(+)( )( )( )( ) Good
[22:13:48] <~Bynw> *its talons grip Regan and just as it gets a few feet off the ground an arrow finds it and Regan falls as the creature vanishes after being shot*
[22:13:57] * +Llanth stands his ground and draws another arrow.
[22:14:50] <+Llanth> "Sixteen left.."
[22:15:09] <+Daine> ::Yells out!:: "Stand your ground damn you! To me, to me! Raise a ward here! Gather to me."
[22:15:18] <~Bynw> *several of silent beasts head for Llanth*
[22:15:34] <+Regan> roll 7df+ as he swings at the lead creature's head
[22:15:35] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 7df+ as he swings at the lead creature's head and gets (+)(+)(+)(+)(+)( )(+) Epic
[22:16:29] <+Daine> roll 5df-
[22:16:30] <+BoxCars> Daine rolls 5df- and gets (-)(-)(+)( )(-) Terrible
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[22:17:04] * +Llanth side steps towards Daine while sighting in on the closest beast.
[22:17:16] <+Llanth> roll 8df+
[22:17:16] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ and gets (-)(-)( )( )( )( )( )(-) Fair
[22:17:26] * +Mark heads for the group
[22:17:57] * +Llanth continues walking towards Daine and drawing down on creatures.
[22:17:58] <+Llanth> roll 8df+
[22:17:59] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 8df+ and gets (-)( )(+)( )(-)(+)(+)( ) Superb
[22:18:36] * +Regan tucks and rolls bringing his staff up at the second creature and thrusts with all his might at the creatures chest
[22:18:47] <~Bynw> *the beasts fill the courtyard in a black mob their wings beat silently as the still night*
[22:18:58] * +Llanth slings his bow over his shoulder and draws his swords.
[22:19:01] <+Daine> ::Shouting, his voice barking:: "Regan damn you, gather here so we can protect you! Mark, raise a ward!"
[22:19:28] <+Regan> roll 7df+ for quarterstaff thrust
[22:19:29] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 7df+ for quarterstaff thrust and gets (-)(-)( )( )(-)(+)(+) Great
[22:19:32] * +Regan retreats
[22:19:45] * +Taenor guards Daine's back
[22:19:47] * +Llanth runs towards Daine slicing at the creatures between himself and the group.
[22:19:55] * +Regan joins the others
[22:20:02] <+Llanth> roll 7df+
[22:20:02] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 7df+ and gets ( )(+)(+)(+)( )(-)( ) Superb
[22:20:34] <+Mark> "I can't!"
[22:20:53] * +Llanth approaches the group and starts backing in on them, while defending his front.
[22:21:10] * +Llanth swings at the closest creature.
[22:21:12] <+Llanth> roll 7df+
[22:21:12] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 7df+ and gets (+)(-)(-)( )(-)(+)(-) Good
[22:21:13] * +Regan stands next to Llanth and joins him
[22:21:27] <+Daine> "Taenor, raise a ward for us!"
[22:21:55] * +Regan flips his staff at the legs of the closest creature
[22:22:15] <+Regan> roll 7df+ staff to creatures leg
[22:22:15] <+BoxCars> Regan rolls 7df+ staff to creatures leg and gets (-)( )( )(+)(-)(-)(+) Great
[22:22:25] * +Llanth swings at the neck of the nearest creature.
[22:22:27] <+Llanth> roll 7df+
[22:22:27] <+BoxCars> Llanth rolls 7df+ and gets (+)(-)( )( )( )(+)( ) Great
[22:22:59] <+Daine> ::Draws his pistol:: "Mark look for a mind among that mob, something intelligent. Find the person controlling these beasts."
[22:23:10] <~Bynw> *the creatures relent at the wards forming around the apprentices. and seamlingly disperse from the night sky ... save for a dozen of them flying around the courtyard ... and a lone figure standing in the courtyard
[22:23:19] <+Mark> "I'll... I'll try!"
[22:23:58] <+Daine> ::Aims his pistol at the man, but holds his fire:: "Never mind. I see him."
[22:24:10] * +Regan "Llanth, the courtyard!" he says as he points
[22:24:48] * +Llanth drops his swords to the ground and unslings his bow while drawing an arrow.
[22:26:15] <+Daine> "Hold a moment! Let's see what he wants Llanth."
[22:26:43] * +Regan looks at Daine like he's lost his mind
[22:26:44] <+Llanth> "To kill us obviously."
[22:28:06] <+Daine> ::Continues aiming his pistol:: "Well that's not going to happen today. Your too pretty to die elf." ::smirks::
[22:28:20] * +Mark stays behind Daine
[22:28:23] <~Bynw> *the man in the courtyard stands there as the moonlight shines one his form ... he is wearing clothing of nobles of Alaknar ... several centuries out of date ... his face is white as bone with out a nose and blue points of light make up his eyes. as the light shines on him. it is not a man but a skeleton