4/4/1999
This little episode was probably one of the single most enjoyable GM run events that I ever got to participate in. The messaging and build-up was extremely creepy and it really felt as if we were in a haunted tower. Even as a player I was really nervous because we had absolutely no idea of what to expect and the whole thing just started out of the blue. But it was also the fact that it was just a very small group of us there that night, so everyone got a chance to fully participate and it was easy to follow the action because of lack of massive screen scroll that comes with a crowd. So that night was a very rare treat and one I will always treasure.
[Bonespear Tower, Upper Hallway]
The remains of an iron door are doing a very poor job of barring the passage,
but based on the splotches of discoloration covering it, it's rather easy
to see why. The metal of the door looks as if some powerful acid must have
splashed it from top to bottom, and what isn't corroded and melted is barely
hanging on to the hinge. You also see an eidolon and a badly damaged steel
box. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits:
northwest, southeast.
J>Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the eidolon, your arms falls slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.
An eidolon draws an ancient sigil in the air.
J>You regain control of your senses!
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at an eidolon!
AS: +371 vs DS: +267 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +72 = +217
... and hits for 90 points of damage!
The eidolon is stunned!
JR>att eidoYou swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at an eidolon!
AS: +330 vs DS: +247 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +49 = +173
... and hit for 56 points of damage!
Round time: 5 sec.
Drulovrocathey gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
J>Drulovrocathey gestures at an eidolon.
CS: +289 - TD: +266 + CvA: +20 + d100: +74 == +117
Warding failed!
A light strike. ... 25 points of damage!
The eidolon vanishes into thin air.
J>Shadowkatt grins.
J>You applaud.
J>The air grows cold and still as a an eidolon glides in!
J>Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the eidolon, Drulovrocathey's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear! An eidolon emits a low, unearthly moan!
J>Drulovrocathey regains control of his senses!
Whispers carry along the hallway.
You blink.
Shadowkatt shudders.
You say, "I heard someone whispering."
Shadowkatt nods to you.
>Drulovrocathey nods to you.
>Shadowkatt says, "Me too."
>You shiver.
>Shadowkatt winces.
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went northwest.
[Bonespear Tower, Mid Chamber]
This room appears to be a nexus to several others, but any purpose that it
might have held would be difficult to determine as a huge fireball has completely
devastated the area. Scorch marks and fused bone cover every inch of this
spot, and it is impossible to walk in any direction without the sound of something
crunching underneath. You also see an eidolon. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey,
Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: north, east, northwest, southwest.
>Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the eidolon, your arms falls slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "have y'seen th' dead dwarf walkin' the rooms?"
J>You regain control of your senses!
J>Shadowkatt says, "Ungh. No."
J>You say, "I have seen a vision of a dwarf in the vault."
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "That"
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went east.
[Bonespear Tower, Laboratory] The floor is covered with a carpet of shattered glass, and from the looks of the ruined tubes and wires scattered about, this might have been a lab at one time. Unlike the yellow color of most of the bones making up this tower, the walls here have been badly stained with reddish splotches. You also see an eidolon and some tattered robes. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: west.
Images of flame and fire dance along one wall.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Unngh..."
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Did you see that?"
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went west.
A voice whispers, "Who dares!", then trails off.
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Ack!"
J>You exclaim, "Ack!"
Drulovrocathey blinks.
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Did you hear that?!"
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>You exclaim, "I heard that!"
J> JDrulovrocathey says, "Aye"
J>Shadowkatt winces.
J>A waern runs in!
J>Shadowkatt says, "Ohoh..."
You gulp.
JR>Drulovrocathey says, "That's ne'er happened before"
Drulovrocathey shivers.
J>You fidget.
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
Drulovrocathey asks, "Who dares what?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "I want to go back and look at that wall when we are done here..."
J>Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a waern!
AS: +345 vs DS: +215 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +72 = +243
... and hits for 64 points of damage!
Solid strike caves the waern's skull in, resulting in instant death!
The waern lets out a final whimpering sigh and dies.
J>You say, "I do not want to know."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
You fidget.
Insert fighting the normal Bonespear creatures here.
"Release the hounds, slay the intruders!", whispers a voice from the distance.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Oh no...."
J>You ask, "Hounds?"
You gulp.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Waern..."
Drulovrocathey says, "devil hounds"
J>You regain control of your senses!
J>You say, "Aye, I guess..."
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "I hate hounds!"
Shadowkatt says, "I am worried."
Drulovrocathey nods.
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Me too"
J Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the waern, Drulovrocathey's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the waern, your arms falls slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.
You say, "I am scared"
Shadowkatt just gave you a smooch.
You smile at Shadowkatt.
A deep black shadow moves across the ceiling. Like so much smoke, it curls up into a crack and vanishes.
J>You say, "I saw a shadow."
J> Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the dybbuk, your arms falls slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Did you ...."
"I will be back!", the voice whispers.
You ask, "Did you see it?"
You shudder.
Shadowkatt says, "It is notably scared of us."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You ask, "It is scared of us?"
You say, "I am terrified of it."
[Bonespear Tower, Vault]
Curiously, unlike every other area in the keep, bone was not used to build
this room. The walls and ceilings are made of thick wooden planks, and have
been further fortified by wide bands of iron. Whatever valuables that might
have been stored here were plundered from this vault long ago however. You
also see a long tanik table with a clear sapphire on it. Also in the room:
Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt, Lord Graeval who is seated Obvious exits:
south.
J>Shadowkatt says, "This room is safe."
J> You ask, "Graeval...had you seen or heard anything strange?"
J>Graeval smiles.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "that's what they said in Shadow valley"
J>Drulovrocathey sits down.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Something was talking to us..."
J>Graeval says, "aye, the table wobbled by itself, and there was a growl in the hallway"
J>You ask, "Whispers? Shadows on the walls?"
J>You blink at Graeval.
J>Shadowkatt winces.
J>Graeval shudders.
J>A tiny wisp of grey smoke flows along the floor.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I could not think on the net either..."
J>You exclaim, "Like that!"
>Shadowkatt says, "Ungh..."
J>Shadowkatt says, "I think we are alone in this one..."
J>Graeval's jaw drops.
J>Shadowkatt paces back and forth.
J>You fidget.
Lord Straax just arrived.
J>Graeval smiles.
J>Straax sits down.
>Drulovrocathey says, "There's strange things about"
J>You nod to Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey nods to Straax.
J>Graeval says, "aye. there are"
J>Shadowkatt says, "It was bound to happen...something hasnt liked us here since we first stared coming..."
Snakelike, the mist coils into a funnel, it's form hugging the cold ground.
J>Straax asks, "strange things?"
J>You shudder.
Shadowkatt says, "I dont like this shadow stuff..."
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Voices...whispers..."
J>You say, "There is something here...."
Straax asks, "ah.. the dwarf?"
Shadowkatt says, "At all."
Graeval says, "sometinng telling me to leave here"
J>Graeval chuckles.
J>Graeval chatters to himself, apparently engaged in a spirited debate with his alter ego.
Shadowkatt says, "Something said it would be back before..."
J>You ask, "Straax have you been seeing things?"
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
>You say, "I just saw more smoke a minute ago too."
J>Shadowkatt says, "And I saw fire dancing on the walls...which no one else seemed to see."
J>Graeval says, "me too"
J>Straax says, "aye.. the dwarf visits from time to time."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Maybe it was because we were engaged in battle."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Graeval says, "smoke in here, and growls in the hallway and the table shaking"
J>You nod to Graeval.
Drulovrocathey says, "But all th' waer---hounds that came"
J>Straax says, "well.. no wonder he blew up the tower..."
J>You say, "I did not hear the growls."
J>Straax mutters dwarf-mages.
J>Shadowkatt paces back and forth.
J>Graeval says, "i heard em from here. came from the hallway"
J>Graeval points south.
Straax says, "saw the table move."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Maybe someone should scout around..."
J>Graeval says, "me too"
J>Straax nods to Graeval.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I want t' look some more"
Shadowkatt nods to Drulovrocathey.
J>Graeval searches around for a moment.
J>You say, "I think perhaps we should stay together."
J>You say, "I do not think it is safe to be apart."
Drulovrocathey says, "I wasn't goin' alone"
Shadowkatt asks, "No one really knows the history of this tower, aye?"
J> J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "nae"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Hmmm."
You say, "Well they saw a demon the day it was discovered...or something like it."
J>You shudder.
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
>You say, "Truekillr knows more."
>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Straax says, "well, obviously the dwarven mage had some sort of accident."
The tendrils trail over and touch the feet of Shadowkatt, ever so softly.
>You nod to Straax.
Graeval says, "i heard twas a demon summoned by the resident mages that destroyed em all"
You flail your arms about.
J>Shadowkatt blinks.
J>You try to pull Shadowkatt towards you.
J>Straax says, "blew the top of the tower off."
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Go away!"
J>Graeval says, "eww, tendrils"
J>You gulp.
J>Graeval shivers.
J>You survey the area.
J>Drulovrocathey stands up.
Straax rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>A voice quietly chuckles. "Aye, perhaps you are the one, perhaps."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Like shadow valley before th' vreall came"
You say, "You two might want to stand and be on guard."
J>You scowl.
Shadowkatt stares off into space.
J>Graeval stands up.
J>You exclaim, "The one what?!"
Straax gestures.
Straax appears to be keenly aware of his surroundings.
J>Drulovrocathey glances at Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Did you hear that?"
J>Graeval asks, "did ya hear that voice?"
J>Drulovrocathey points at Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Aye"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "yer th' one"
(Shadowkatt glances over her back)
Graeval asks, "the one what, master voice?"
You exclaim, "Who are you?!"
J>Shadowkatt clears her throat.
You exclaim, "Show yourself!"
J>What little light penetrates this vault dims slightly.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Um Danay."
J>You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.
J>Drulovrocathey gulps.
Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>Shadowkatt touches one finger to her lips.
J>Graeval says, "er, maybe not showe yaself"
J>You say, "Well they cannot have you."
J>Shadowkatt nods to Graeval.
J>Graeval whistles tunelessly to himself.
J>You narrow your eyes.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I have not been this nervous for a long time."
Drulovrocathey nods to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Me too"
J>Straax shifts his weight.
J>You fidget.
J>Shadowkatt paces back and forth.
Graeval asks, "ya heard the voice before?"
You say, "My hands are cold."
J>Shadowkatt says, "I think perhaps it is gone..."
J>Shadowkatt clears her throat.
J>You ask, "What makes you say that?"
Drulovrocathey says, "Let's go back t'the hallway...see if anyone else is about th' tower"
J>You raise an eyebrow in Shadowkatt's direction.
J>Graeval says, "well, i hate to say it, but it must be following you all. i not heard the voice before"
J>The table shifts.
Straax stands up.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Well...its kinda quiet here now..."
J>Graeval whistles tunelessly to himself.
Shadowkatt says, "Uhhh..."
J>You glance at a long tanik table.
J>Straax glances at a long tanik table.
J>You fidget.
Straax pokes his finger at a long tanik table.
J>(Shadowkatt peeks under the table)
J>Graeval leans against a long tanik table.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I don't recall the lights dimming so either..."
J>Graeval just tried to pull a long tanik table.
J>Graeval pokes his finger at a long tanik table.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Alright, I know...this is some kinda joke right? Like the other day when everyone was pulling my leg."
J>You say, "Nothing is right...a presence is here...."
Shadowkatt nods.
Graeval asks, "er, what was pullign ya leg?"
J>Drulovrocathey just tried to pull Shadowkatt towards him!
J>Straax says, "nae.."
J>Graeval gulps.
> J>Shadowkatt says, "Oh um..."
J> J>Shadowkatt says, "Figure of speach..."
J>Straax says, "Aye don't see Jubls about."
J>Graeval says, "whew"
J>Shadowkatt says, "No one should ever take that literally..."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Espically things I cant see..."
>You chuckle at Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt coughs.
J>Drulovrocathey chuckles.
Shadowkatt just touched a tiny gold dagger pin.
J>You place your hand on your ivory Leya symbol.
J>You smile at Shadowkatt.
Drulovrocathey says, "Let's go back"
J>Drulovrocathey leans on Shadowkatt.
You say, "This suspence is terrible."
Something brushes against your leg.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th' voices"
>You scream!
You exclaim, "Something is by me!"
Shadowkatt blinks at you.
J>Shadowkatt stands in front of you.
You shift your weight.
Shadowkatt says, "What is it? I see nothing."
JR>Shadowkatt glances at you.
Straax cowers.
JR>Drulovrocathey asks, "What?"
J>Drulovrocathey searches around for a moment.
>You say, "I felt something against my leg."
Straax says, "my shoulder."
J> Shadowkatt winces.
J> Drulovrocathey shifts his eyes to you.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Damn, I hate Shadows..."
The air grows ice cold about you.
J>You shiver.
J>Straax says, "felt a hand on my shoulder."
J>You say, "Gods it is cold."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Ungh."
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "I dont see a thing!"
J>Straax asks, "cast ye cast light in the room?"
J>You say, "I cannot see anything either."
J>Straax smiles at you.
You gesture.
The area becomes brighter.
A searing hot breeze touches your face.
You hear someone uttering a phrase of magic.
Shadowkatt searches around for a moment.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "This has happened before"
J>You fan yourself.
You exclaim, "Now I am hot!"
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
J>You wipe the sweat from your brow.
Shadowkatt asks, "Who is hiding?"
J> J>Straax says, "Enyar.."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You hear someone uttering a phrase of magic.
Shadowkatt says, "Okay, that is good news."
J>Straax asks, "ye doing this?"
J>Straax squints.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Might be th' dwarven mage"
J>You ask, "Enyar are you playing tricks on us?"
J>Shadowkatt shifts her weight.
J>You say, "It was funny, but that is enough."
Straax rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "this's happened before...I suspect we're hearin' th' dwarven spirit"
J> J>You ask, "You think so?"
J> Shadowkatt says, "But its speaking...and touching us..."
J>Drulovrocathey nods to you.
J>Drulovrocathey rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>You fidget.
J>Straax says, "that must be Enyar."
The tower leans east, shifting everything violently beneath your feet!
Graeval loses his footing and falls down!
A voice cackles madly!
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "ack!"
You gulp.
You try to pull Graeval to his feet, but he is too heavy.
J>Shadowkatt tries to pull Graeval to his feet, but he is too heavy.
J> J>Shadowkatt is admiring Graeval.
J>You exclaim, "Get up!"
J>You pull Graeval to his feet.
J>You say, "whew"
J>Shadowkatt beams happily at you!
J>Straax says, "maybe not Enyar."
Straax frowns.
J>Drulovrocathey chuckles.
Doors begin to slam loudly about the tower.
J>Shadowkatt blinks.
J>Drulovrocathey blinks.
J>You gulp.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Okay"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Okay..."
J>You fidget.
You fidget.
Shadowkatt says, "I dont like this..."
Drulovrocathey says, "I can't get on th' net either..."
Shadowkatt says, "We are stuck..."
Graeval asks, "whatcha mean stuck?"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Let's look about..."
J>You say, "Join Katt Graeval."
J>Straax says, "Aye agree."
J>Shadowkatt says, "We cant think on the net..."
J>You say, "The doors were slamming."
J>Shadowkatt says, "I would suspect we cannot get out..."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I'd rather see what is about...if things are odd everywhere..."
J>think to shadowk Did you get this thought?
J>You concentrate on projecting your thoughts but something seems to be blocking them.
Drulovrocathey says, "I don't really want to try...morbid fascination I suspose"
J>You fidget.
J>Drulovrocathey shivers.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Alright, lets look abouts."
We went scouting around the tower:
Shadowkatt says, "I want to look at that wall."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went up.
[Bonespear Tower, Hallway] The ceiling is bowing dangerously low as if some great weight might be resting upon it, and several bits of the bone structure have fallen to the floor and shattered into a fine white powder. A noise that sounds much like a bark is interrupting the silence from time to time. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lord Straax, Lord Graeval, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: northeast, southwest.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I think it was here."
J>Graeval says, "which wall"
J>You survey the area.
J>Drulovrocathey searches around for a moment.
J>Graeval searches around for a moment.
J>An eidolon floats in!
J>Shadowkatt says, "A wall had images of fire and flames on it..."
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went southwest.
>Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>You say, "But I saw shadows in that other place."
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went southwest.
Shadowkatt asks, "Lets check the doors?"
You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>You say, "Good idea."
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went down.
Lady Shadowkatt's group went through a set of towering iron doors.
Shadowkatt says, "Doors are open."
J>Shadowkatt is apparently wrestling with a set of towering iron doors.
J>Shadowkatt just opened a set of towering iron doors.
J>You blink.
J>Shadowkatt says, "They were..."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group went through a set of towering iron doors.
[Bonespear Tower, Antechamber]
Two grand arches reach up towards the ceiling, and both have been completely
covered with chipped and yellowed bone fragments. The floor is covered with
dust, and the antechamber itself is empty save for some scattered unidentifiable
bits of debris. You also see a set of towering iron doors. Also in the room:
Lord Drulovrocathey, Lord Straax, Lord Graeval, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits:
north.
J>Shadowkatt smirks.
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Ack!"
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Did you hear that?!"
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
J>You look at Shadowkatt and shake your head.
J>Graeval asks, "what?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Ohoh..."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Something..."
J>Straax says, "no."
J> Shadowkatt says, "Whispered in my ear..."
Shadowkatt says, "It said flames and fire shall be mine this eve..."
J>Graeval asks, "what did it whisper?"
Shadowkatt says, "I think we might want to go back to the "safe" room..."
The shape of a flame dances from the floor in a macabre fashion.
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Ack!"
J> Shadowkatt exclaims, "Did you see that?!"
>You exclaim, "More flames!"
Drulovrocathey nods to Shadowkatt.
J>You fidget.
Shadowkatt says, "Lets hurry and get out of here."
Drulovrocathey says, "Whatever wants you will find you wherever you are"
Shadowkatt knocks a waern flat and quickly jumps to her feet!
J>Shadowkatt says, "But we wont have to deal with these things then atleast..."
You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Might as well keep our health as best we can"
J>Drulovrocathey nods to Shadowkatt.
J>You nod to Drulovrocathey.
[Bonespear Tower, Vault] Curiously, unlike every other area in the keep, bone was not used to build this room. The walls and ceilings are made of thick wooden planks, and have been further fortified by wide bands of iron. Whatever valuables that might have been stored here were plundered from this vault long ago however. You also see a long tanik table with a clear sapphire on it. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lord Straax, Lord Graeval, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: south.
J>You glance at a long tanik table.
J>You reach out and touch a long tanik table.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I have an urge to just leave here...but I want to know what is going on as well..."
>Graeval grins.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Kinda masochistic I guess..."
J>You ask, "Your thoughts?"
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>You say, "Aye, I feel the same."
Straax says, "not likely."
J>Straax frowns.
J>You ask, "What is not likely?"
J>Shadowkatt paces back and forth.
J>Straax asks, "ye hear the wispers?"
J>You look at Straax and shake your head.
J>Shadowkatt says, "No..."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "No whispers lately"
Graeval says, "no"
J>You ask, "What did you hear?"
J>Straax says, "You hear a low whisper. "Good help is so hard to find, perhaps your group would serve my masters purposes.""
J>Graeval says, "eep"
J>You frown.
J>Shadowkatt clears her throat.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Who is th' master..."
J>You exclaim, "If it is Luukos we have already been over that!"
J>Ice begins to form along the ceiling, daggerlike in shape.
J>Straax says, "well.. certainly not willingly"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th'dwarf? he seemed to want to send us away...it seemed he was a warning"
J>Shadowkatt gazes heavenward.
J>You tilt your head back.
Shadowkatt says, "Look out..."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
Graeval asks, "ice?"
J>Graeval shivers.
J>You clear your throat.
J>(Danay watches the ice on the ceiling)
J>You fidget.
J>You tighten your grip on your pommeled eonake longsword.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I'll be right back...I'll not leave th' hallway"
J>Graeval paces back and forth.
J>Straax paces back and forth.
J>Lord Drulovrocathey just went south.
A booming voice screams. "Ye have been banished once, begone fell one! Leave these folks alone!"
J>You blink.
J>Graeval blinks.
J>Shadowkatt cocks her head.
J>Straax raises his fist defiantly.
>You furrow your brow, probably adding a wrinkle or two in the process.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Two things here..."
J>You say, "More than one is here."
Lord Drulovrocathey just arrived.
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
J>Shadowkatt says, "They are fighting each other."
J>You ask, "Did you hear that Dru?"
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
A low chuckle echoes down the passageway, seemingly amused.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I didn't hear anything"
J>You say, "Some other voice told it to leave us alone."
J>Graeval says, "i heard"
J>You say, "Said it had been banished."
J>(Shadowkatt glances down the hallway)
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Did you hear that laughing?"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Somethin' in th' hallway scared th' b'jezers outta me"
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>You ask, "What?"
J>Straax nods to Shadowkatt.
J>You peer quizzically at Drulovrocathey.
J>Shadowkatt frowns.
J>Graeval laughs!
J>Straax shakes his head.
Shadowkatt glances at Graeval.
You glance at Graeval.
J>Graeval says, "nervous laugh"
Graeval whistles tunelessly to himself.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I think it was just a spell fadin', but it wasn't one of mine...just nervous I suspect"
J>Drulovrocathey fidgets.
J>You rub Graeval.
J>You chuckle.
J>Shadowkatt smiles slightly.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You nod to Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey blinks.
J>Shadowkatt winces.
J>Straax fidgets.
You ask, "Did you hear something again?"
J>Shadowkatt glances at Drulovrocathey.
J>Graeval says, "not that time"
J>Straax says, "not recently"
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>An icicle drops to the ground and shatters with the sound of breaking glass.
J>You say, "I am just a bit overanxious."
J>Straax blinks.
J>Shadowkatt tilts her head down.
J>(Danay jumps back)
J>You say, "Glad that did not hit one of us."
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Somethin' leaned against me...said "He's so melodramatic...as if he could banish me"?"
J>You blink at Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Who's melodramatic?"
J>Graeval blinks.
J>Shadowkatt gazes heavenward.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Banish who?"
J>You say, "The second voice."
Graeval kneels down and begins to recite prayers.
J>Graeval stands up.
J>You say, "The one you did not hear Dru."
Shadowkatt rubs her eyes.
It is so cold in this room, you feel as if your very soul is chilled.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "No...the one I just heard..."
J>You shiver.
J>Shadowkatt says, "This is a very strange place."
J>You say, "I am so cold again."
J>Straax says, "hmm.. maybe demons wrecked the twoer."
J>You shiver.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Eerie."
J>Shadowkatt nods to Straax.
J>Straax frowns.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Could be if one was seen here before."
J>(Danay rubs her fingers to try and warm them)
J>Graeval says, "well, voices, who ye be, and what dost thou have to do with us?
J>Shadowkatt says, "Something lived here once..."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>You say, "That mage."
J>Straax asks, "who is your master?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Then the undead must have taken over for some reason..."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "erm"
J>Straax raises his fist defiantly.
J>You say, "And whatever foul thing it spawned."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Like the Wolves Den."
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Straax says, "the waerns are watchdogs."
You hear, "Safety is not always where you think it." The slight sound of laughter rings in your ears.
Shadowkatt raises an eyebrow.
J>You gulp.
J>Straax says, "I never figured out what the eidolons are."
J>You ask, "Did you hear that?"
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
J>Shadowkatt says, "No."
J>Straax asks, "dead sorcerers?"
J>Straax says, "nae"
J>You say, "The voice said safety is not always where you think it."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Mayhaps..."
J>You survey the area.
J>You say, "Then laughter."
J>Shadowkatt smiles.
J>Graeval says, "then leave this room"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Of course not."
J>You say, "Well we are safer here than out there right now."
J>You fidget.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Begone spirits."
The room cools noticeably.
>Drulovrocathey says, "We should be able t'kill any of th' normal creatures..."
J>Shadowkatt waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.
J>Shadowkatt shivers.
J>You ask, "Are you not all cold?"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I'd ware th' voices..."
J>Shadowkatt pulls the hood of her lizard-hide cloak close about her head, obscuring her fine features.
J>Drulovrocathey nods to you.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Yes."
J>Shadowkatt pulls her lizard-hide cloak tighter about herself, obscuring her body.
J>Straax gestures at a long tanik table.
Straax hurls a stream of fire at a long tanik table!
The tanik table glows with a warm aura then quickly cools off.
J>You say, "But the voice is trying to trick us."
J>Straax rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Yes."
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Which voice..."
J>Shadowkatt rubs her chin thoughtfully.
J>You say, "The one that laughs like that."
J>Shadowkatt looks over at Drulovrocathey and shakes her head.
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "laughs like what?"
J>Frost begins to form on the table.
J>You say, "After it said that...it laughed."
Straax gestures at a long tanik table.
Straax hurls a stream of fire at a long tanik table!
The tanik table glows with a warm aura then quickly cools off.
J>Shadowkatt glances at a long tanik table.
J>You exclaim, "Durn it is cold!"
Straax exclaims, "stop that!"
J>Shadowkatt wrings her hands.
J>Straax glances at a long tanik table.
J>Graeval leans against a long tanik table.
J>Straax shivers.
J>Graeval sniffs at a long tanik table.
J>You say, "Wish I had my gloves."
A frozen spirit floats in!
Drulovrocathey drops to his knees in utter despair! Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Drulovrocathey's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes grow wide with an overwhelming look of fear!
Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Straax's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Graeval's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
You drop to your knees in utter despair! Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!
A frozen spirit tries to ensnare Straax!
AS: +347 vs DS: +410 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +100 = +67
A clean miss.
J>Straax regains control of his senses!
Graeval regains control of his senses!
>Straax gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
KSJ>Straax gestures.
Straax hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a frozen spirit!
AS: +335 vs DS: +329 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +6 = +62
A clean miss.
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +386 vs DS: +607 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +74 = -106
A clean miss.
>Drulovrocathey struggles against the fear!
FS: 72 - FD: 21 + FvP: 48 + d100: 21 = 120
Warding failed!
Drulovrocathey babbles hysterically, drool running down his chin!
You struggle against your fear!
FS: 72 - FD: 18 + FvP: 12 + d100: 30 = 96
Warded off!
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.
You stand back up.
Graeval gestures at a frozen spirit.
Graeval hurls a stream of fire at a frozen spirit!
AS: +324 vs DS: +329 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +53 = +98
A clean miss.
Straax hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a frozen spirit!
AS: +335 vs DS: +329 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +81 = +137
... and hits for 40 points of damage!
Straax hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a frozen spirit!
AS: +335 vs DS: +329 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +44 = +100
A clean miss.
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +386 vs DS: +329 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +70 = +168
... and hits for 24 points of damage!
You concentrate on the Blinding spell...
You gesture at a frozen spirit.
CS: +259 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +30 == +98
Warded off!
Shadowkatt exclaims, "Go away!"
Drulovrocathey moans pitifully, frozen in place, unable to do anything but whimper in fear!
Shadowkatt exclaims, "Begone!"
J>Shadowkatt stares at the frozen spirit until it seems to bows its head in submission
You concentrate on the Prayer of Holding spell...
You gesture at a frozen spirit.
CS: +259 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +44 == +112
Warding failed!
A frozen spirit shudders in mid-stride then suddenly ceases all movement.
J>You throw your head back and howl!
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +386 vs DS: +253 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +12 = +186
... and hits for 39 points of damage!
Graeval gestures at a frozen spirit.
CS: +335 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +67 == +211
Warding failed!
... 40 points of damage!
Straax gestures at a frozen spirit.
CS: +352 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +87 == +248
Warding failed!
Straax blasts a frozen spirit for 46 points of damage.
... 50 points of damage!
You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +295 vs DS: +253 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +1 = +84
A clean miss.
Oi! Nothing like rolling a 1 at a crucial moment!
Drulovrocathey moans pitifully, frozen in place, unable to do anything but whimper in fear!
Drulovrocathey wails in exquisite fear!
Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Straax's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Graeval's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
Straax stares at the frozen spirit until it seems to bows its head in submission
Drulovrocathey clutches his head and giggles madly, before choking on a pitiful whimper!
Poor Dru, sorcerers don't do well against the fear of undead.
Insert a lot more fighting together.
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +386 vs DS: +303 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +78 = +202
... and hits for 43 points of damage!
The frozen spirit vanishes into thin air.
The frozen spirit is no longer acting submissive.
You gesture at a frozen spirit.
CS: +259 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +72 == +140
Warding failed!
A frozen spirit shudders in mid-stride then suddenly ceases all movement.
Graeval gestures at a frozen spirit. A frozen spirit is enraged by the attack
of Graeval!
CS: +335 - TD: +216 + CvA: +25 + d100: +60 == +204 Warding failed!
... 60 points of damage!
Straax hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a frozen spirit!
AS: +335 vs DS: +279 with AvD: +50 + d100 roll: +41 = +147 .
.. and hits for 51 points of damage!
You exclaim, "Hurry!"
You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +330 vs DS: +279 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +82 = +174
... and hit for 30 points of damage!
A frozen spirit struggles against the forces that bind it.
The spirit breaks free of the force that was holding it.
Drulovrocathey slowly regains control of his senses and he wipes away the tears from his eyes and the drool dribbling down his chin.
Drulovrocathey stands up.
Drulovrocathey gestures at a frozen spirit.
A bolt of energy leaps from the spirit to the ground.
Drulovrocathey drops to his knees in utter despair! Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, Drulovrocathey's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes grow wide with an overwhelming look of fear!
You drop to your knees in utter despair! Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the frozen spirit, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!
Your eyes grow wider as the crushing terror increases, every bad dream and fear materializing vividly in your mind's eye!
A wave of power flows out of Straax and toward a frozen spirit. Suddenly
the frozen spirit bursts into flames and falls to the ground! The frozen spirit
rolls around desperately trying to extinguish the flames. .
.. 20 points of damage!
More fighting by the others as I whimpered.
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!
Shadowkatt swings a blued and gilded vultite longsword at a frozen spirit!
AS: +386 vs DS: +303 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +32 = +156
... and hits for 23 points of damage!
The frozen spirit vanishes into thin air.
The frozen spirit is no longer acting submissive.
KSJ>standYou are still stunned.
KSJ>Shadowkatt says, "There."
Drulovrocathey wails in exquisite fear!
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.
You exclaim, "Nice!"
KJ> You stand back up.
>You pant.
Drulovrocathey cowers in fear!
J>Shadowkatt leans on her longsword.
J>Shadowkatt gazes heavenward.
J>You say, "I was about to strike you when I got so scared."
This was our shorthand, not for me hitting her, but casting Spirit Strike on her.
J>Shadowkatt rubs you gently.
Drulovrocathey moans pitifully, frozen in place, unable to do anything but whimper in fear!
>You rub Drulovrocathey.
Drulovrocathey moans pitifully, frozen in place, unable to do anything but whimper in fear!
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Snap out of it!"
J>Shadowkatt gives Drulovrocathey a good pinch!
J>Shadowkatt gives Drulovrocathey a good pinch!
J>You poke Shadowkatt in the ribs.
J>Straax says, "pretty old spirit."
J>You nod to Straax.
J>Drulovrocathey slowly regains control of his senses and he wipes away the tears from his eyes and the drool dribbling down his chin.
J>You say, "Hmm, though Katt was not scared."
Graeval asks, "anyone hurt?"
J>Drulovrocathey stands up.
J>The tower shifts and churns jarringly!
Drulovrocathey loses his footing and falls down!
Straax loses his footing and falls down!
Graeval loses his footing and falls down!
A fireball roars down the passageway and explodes against the far wall.
Shadowkatt says, "Not I."
J>You say, "I am fine."
J>Shadowkatt exclaims, "Ack!"
You pull Drulovrocathey to his feet.
J>Graeval stands up.
J>Straax stands up.
J>Drulovrocathey pants.
Straax coughs.
J>Drulovrocathey blinks.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "what was that"
J>Graeval chuckles.
J>You cower.
Drulovrocathey sniffs.
J>Shadowkatt stands in front of you.
Warmth floods into the room, then all is still.
J>You say, "Fire."
J>Straax says, "aye."
J>You fidget.
Shadowkatt asks, "I think that that might have been the one who was nae banished...?"
J>Drulovrocathey shivers.
J>Shadowkatt says, "The cool seemed to be the evil.."
>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Straax asks, "the mage perhaps?"
J>You say, "Could be."
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "wouldn't have spoken?"
J>Lord Drulovrocathey just went south.
J>Lord Drulovrocathey just arrived.
J>You furrow your brow, probably adding a wrinkle or two in the process.
J>Shadowkatt clears her throat.
J>You ask, "See anything?"
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "where did th' fireball comefrom?"
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
J>You say, "I do not know."
J>Graeval rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>You say, "Just seemed to flash down the hall."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th spirit could have killed me..."
Shadowkatt nods to Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "yet it only struck me lightly"
J>Shadowkatt says, "It attacked you a lot."
J>Drulovrocathey shakes his head.
J>You smile at Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Demons"
>Shadowkatt says, "I am going to take a look out of here..."
J>Drulovrocathey asks something in guild speak.
>You say, "Take me with you."
Shadowkatt reaches out and holds your hand.
Shadowkatt asks, "Alright, shall we all go then?"
J>Drulovrocathey nods to Shadowkatt.
Straax says, "aye think it is over.."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Aye"
Drulovrocathey says, "Th' demon"
J>Graeval joins Shadowkatt's group.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Mages...per wizards don't summon demons..."
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Everyone with me?"
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Mages...like sorcerers"
J>Straax says, "nae they do not."
J>Shadowkatt cocks her head.
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went south.
You say, "Well perhaps one did."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "I wonder if th' dwarf is a sorcerer..."
J>You shrug.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Coming?"
J>Shadowkatt smiles at Straax.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "All I know of th' story so far is that a demon was summoned"
J>Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Dunno."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "If it singled me out"
J>Drulovrocathey shrugs.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th' lone sorcerer.."
J>You rub your chin thoughtfully.
J>Shadowkatt says, "It did seem to attack ye more."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Maybe th'demons are soon to be released"
Graeval rubs his chin
J>You say, "But that was a spirit, not a demon."
J>Graeval gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
J>Drulovrocathey nods to you.
Drulovrocathey says, "Aye..."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "But what's missing"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Alright, lets look around and see if all is well elsewhere in here."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Graeval asks, "we going to exlore?"
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You say, "It does seem quiet now."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went south.
Shadowkatt says, "You know..."
Shadowkatt says, "The spirit before said that to me about fire..."
J>You ask, "Aye...what exactly do you remember?"
J>You ask, "Something about fire will come?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Tonight I would feel fire and flames..."
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went out.
Shadowkatt says, "That didnt sound nice the way it was said..."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Not a good spirit..."
J>You say, "I do not think that was exactly what it meant though."
J>Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Not very nice at all"
J>Shadowkatt says, "I dont know."
[Bonespear Tower, Small Library] What must have been a library is now only a mass of shredded paper, tattered scrolls and aged books. The ancient wooden bookcases that line the walls from floor to ceiling are empty save for a few ruined texts, and most of their shelves have collapsed from rot and decay. You also see a doorway. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lord Graeval, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: none.
J>Drulovrocathey searches around for a moment.
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group went through a doorway.
You say, "Too bad the books are in such bad shape. They could tell us more I bet."
You say, "Seems to be all quiet. But I have a feeling that who ever those things are...they are not done."
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went south.
[Bonespear Tower, Kitchen] A wide variety of broken and shattered cooking utensils cover the floor, and they present a very sharp and dangerous obstacle to those attempting to pass. An old table with legs made out of what look like the bones of a giant has been pushed up against one wall near a badly dented iron stove. You also see a dybbuk, a dybbuk, some narrow iron stairs and a badly cracked doorway. Also in the room: Lord Drulovrocathey, Lord Graeval, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: north.
J>Graeval says, "evryting looks normal, er, for this place i mean"
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I agree."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You nod to Graeval.
You say, "Just done for now perhaps."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group went through a tall archway.
Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>Shadowkatt says, "It seems that way."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went west.
Shadowkatt says, "Or maybe they want us to think that..."
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went up.
Drulovrocathey says, "At least we know th' spirit...didn't keep it's promise"
Shadowkatt says, "True."
J>Drulovrocathey moves to stand in front of Shadowkatt.
J>You ask, "What promise was that?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "I dont think it was after me."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Not that I did much but whimper"
J>You chuckle at Drulovrocathey.
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went north.
You say, "I was right there next to you drooling and sobbing."
[Bonespear Tower, Upper Hallway]
The remains of an iron door are doing a very poor job of barring the passage,
but based on the splotches of discoloration covering it, it's rather easy
to see why. The metal of the door looks as if some powerful acid must have
splashed it from top to bottom, and what isn't corroded and melted is barely
hanging on to the hinge. You also see an eidolon. Also in the room: Lord Graeval,
Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: northwest, southeast.
The momentary calm is shattered by the sound of a soul-piercing scream from somewhere above you!
J>Shadowkatt gazes heavenward.
J>Drulovrocathey blinks.
Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the eidolon, your arms falls slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.
Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the eidolon, Drulovrocathey's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes fill with paralyzing fear!
Graeval gazes heavenward.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Hm."
J>You regain control of your senses!
Drulovrocathey regains control of his senses!
J>Graeval says, "ut oh"
You say, "ummm, I think I have heard screams like that before...but I am nervous now."
J> J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>Lady Shadowkatt's group just went northwest.
Drulovrocathey says, "Skittish"
Drulovrocathey asks, "had y'ever seen an ice spirit before?"
You say, "Nay."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Not I."
Here comes my moment of glory!
Lady Shadowkatt's group just went northeast.
[Bonespear Tower, Sitting Room] This small room must have served as a spot to meditate or ponder. A sturdy wooden chair placed near a small window is all that remains in this alcove, and it has been pointed to face a small open window. You also see a wavering spirit. Also in the room: Lord Graeval, Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: southwest.
>Shadowkatt says, "ack!"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Erm..."
J>You exclaim, "eep!"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Wait."
J>A wavering spirit says, "greetings"
Shadowkatt glances at a wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Hello."
J>Graeval's jaw drops.
J>You glance at a wavering spirit.
J>The opalescent aura fades from around you.
J>prep 210castYou concentrate on the Silence spell...
Your spell is ready.
J>You gesture.
A pall of silence settles over you.
Brilliant! An impressive move in the middle of a storyline! I'm sure the GM was moved to tears by this stunning display of RP ability. (Who had the bright idea of putting the 0 next to the 9 on the keyboard anyway?)
Drulovrocathey blinks.
J>Shadowkatt cocks her head.
J>Graeval says, "hello wavering spirit"
J>Graeval bows.
J>A wavering spirit says, "what little essence I have remains here."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Greetings"
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
J>You roll your eyes.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I have banished the minion for now."
J>You slap yourself on the forehead! Doh!
J>You blush a nice shade of off-pink.
J>You blush a nice shade of off-pink.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "The one who attacked us?"
A wavering spirit says, "it is but one of the pawns of the demon that overtook this tower."
J>Shadowkatt frowns.
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J> J>Graeval asks, "will it return?"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I hardly think defeating one servant will deter it from returning."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "are you the spirit of th' dwarf who summoned it..."
J>Graeval sighs.
J>Drulovrocathey checks his footing.
J>Shadowkatt says, "That was only a mere servant..."
J>A wavering spirit says, "it was a grievous error on my part."
J>Shadowkatt says, "Must be very powerful..."
J>You give your eyebrow a little workout.
J>A wavering spirit says, "magic is tempting"
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Graeval nods to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "my will faltered."
J>A wavering spirit says, "and I lost control"
J>(Danay tries to talk but can only roll her eyes)
J>You peer quizzically at a wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt looks over at you and shakes her head.
J>Drulovrocathey asks something in guild speak.
J>Drulovrocathey raises an eyebrow.
A wavering spirit says, "whatever I summoned is a force I was unable to reckon with."
J>You scowl.
J>A wavering spirit says, "As you see, the tower itself was devastated in the battle."
J> J>Graeval asks, "if you could not control it, what hope is there now to do so?"
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt furrows her brow.
J>A wavering spirit frowns.
J>Drulovrocathey whispers to the group, "let th' spirit speak"
J>A wavering spirit says, "there may not be any hope."
J>Graeval's face turns slightly pale.
J>You furrow your brow, probably adding a wrinkle or two in the process.
J>Shadowkatt shifts her weight.
J>You stare at a wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I am still seeking the way to banish it to whence it came"
J>The pall of silence leaves you.
J>You pant.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Is there anything any of us, or anyone else can do to help?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "You were just startled hon."
J>Shadowkatt just gave you a smooch.
J>A wavering spirit says, "A sword was found many months ago"
J>You say, "Always mixing up incantations."
Shadowkatt raises an eyebrow.
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "It may be the key, I must search out the tomes further"
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "There is an uneasy balance at the moment, it has as of yet been unable to return, save for his servants..."
J>You say, "I think Lord Truekillr has the blade you speak of."
J>A wavering spirit says, "A battered and warped blade if it is the one you speak of."
J>Shadowkatt glances at you.
J>Drulovrocathey glances at you.
J>A wavering spirit says, "nearly ruined in a blast of magic."
J>You say, "I have not seen it, only heard of it."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "If you can be sure the blade is in safe hands..."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>You say, "His are as good as any."
J>A wavering spirit says, "I will continue to seek the method to banish the foul demon for good"
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Is this your tower?"
J>Shadowkatt peers quizzically at a wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "what's left of it"
J>You say, "You should. People should not mess with powerful magic over which they have no control."
J>You mutter something inaudible.
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
Drulovrocathey glances at you.
J>A wavering spirit says, "Magic is a temptress."
J>Drulovrocathey mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
J>Drulovrocathey cackles!
J>A wavering spirit says, "And I succumbed."
J>Shadowkatt frowns.
J>You say, "Aye. And we pay for it with people like Despana and Terate."
J>A wavering spirit says, "Rest assured I realize the price of my failure."
J>Graeval glances at you.
J>Drulovrocathey whispers to the group, "yer quick t'judge th' spirit of one who's offering help"
J>You whisper, "offering to help clean up his own mess." to your group.
J>Drulovrocathey grumbles.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Is there anyway we can be of service to ye atleast?"
You shift your weight.
J>Shadowkatt smiles at the wavering spirit.
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Drulovrocathey whispers to the group, "aye...but castin' stones at a ghost won' help any"
J>Graeval says, "the temptation for most, danay, is not to corrupt but to be corrupted by efforts to serve others"
J>A wavering spirit says, "for the moment, other than knowing that the blade is in safe hands, nay...."
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "The demon has not yet solved my barrier"
J>Shadowkatt says, "We can get word to Truekillr and find out if he has the blade ye seek."
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>You say, "That is good."
J>Drulovrocathey just tickled you.
J>A wavering spirit says, "mayhaps I will learn the way to dispel him back before he regains the lands."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
A wavering spirit says, "if ye are willing, I shall seek you out if I can unearth the answer."
J> J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Graeval bows to the wavering spirit.
J>You say, "Aye, anything to help."
J>Shadowkatt says, "I will help in any way I can."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Myself as well"
A wavering spirit says, "The spirit it summoned was but a small portion of what power it masters"
J>Drulovrocathey shudders.
J>Graeval says, "aye, i will aid in any way"
J>A wavering spirit says, "your lives might be at risk"
J>Shadowkatt says, "That is what I feared..."
J>You feel the blood drain from your face.
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
The spirit fades, and flickers slightly.
J>You ask, "Just out of curiosity, do you know where the thing came from?"
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Might I ask your name?"
J>Shadowkatt nods to Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey gazes in amusement at a wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "My name is Bonespear"
>look spirIt is your typical wavering spirit. It is in good shape. It has nothing at this time.
J>Shadowkatt blinks.
J>Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "As in th' tower"
J>Drulovrocathey blushes a nice shade of off-pink.
You elbow Drulovrocathey in the ribs in a playful sort of way.
J>Shadowkatt says, "We were speaking earlier as to how not much is known about this tower..."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I am glad to know more, as always."
J>Shadowkatt chuckles.
J>A wavering spirit says, "It was a tower of learning and mastery of magic"
J>Graeval gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Did y'study th' sorceric arts?"
J>Drulovrocathey smiles hopefully
J>You poke Drulovrocathey in the ribs.
J>A wavering spirit says, "my libraries once held many a spell for novices and journeyman mages"
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey glances at you.
J>Shadowkatt says, "We did see the library."
J>You smirk.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Graeval says, "in all me travels, i have felt more at home here than anywhere else. master bonespear"
J>A wavering spirit says, "Necromancy was my downfall"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I have repented, but little good it does now."
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Could any mortal summon a demon?"
J>You say, "Well as long as we can set things to rights."
J>A wavering spirit says, "perhaps this is my private hell now."
J>Drulovrocathey frowns.
J>Shadowkatt sighs.
J>Shadowkatt says, "No one deserves that."
J>Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I do not know if a mortal could summon a demon, if this is the result, I would surely hope never again."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Everyone makes mistakes...few of those people realize them and can repent or regret."
J>Shadowkatt shakes her head.
J>Drulovrocathey glances at a sturdy wooden chair.
J>You ask, "Did you have any doing with the folks who created the...hmmm...what are they called?"
J>A wavering spirit says, "Wise words, but I fear no good I might do would ever overcome the deeds of my youth."
J>You say, "Starts with a V."
J>Shadowkatt peers quizzically at you.
You say, "Bat sorts of things...made from elves."
J>You shudder.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Vespereri?"
J>You say, "North of here."
J>You nod to Shadowkatt.
J>You say, "That is it."
J>A wavering spirit asks, "what abomination are those, are not the beast roaming my halls horrid enough?"
J>Shadowkatt chuckles.
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>You say, "Indeed."
J>The bone tower shifts suddenly beneath your feet, wobbling everything wildly!
Graeval loses his footing and falls down!
Drulovrocathey loses his footing and falls down!
J>Drulovrocathey says, "th' hounds..."
J>Drulovrocathey stands up.
J>Graeval asks, "anything ya can do about these tremors?"
J>Graeval stands up.
J>Shadowkatt says, "You do not feel we are trespassers then? I feared the owner of this tower might take offense to us being here."
J>Shadowkatt says, "I have always feared that."
J>A wavering spirit says, "Tis the demon and his foul ones that trespass...."
J>A wavering spirit says, "I have yet the power to vanquish his minions"
J>You say, "I would think he would want us to continue to clear out the abominations."
Drulovrocathey nods.
J>Shadowkatt says, "That is comforting to me."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Shadowkatt says, "Not that they are here, mind ye."
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "The sword will help you, yes?"
Drulovrocathey says, "Th' hounds are his then? and not th' guardians of those who studied here"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I still command enough power to keep them from my side."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>A wavering spirit says, "nay, those hounds are not of my doing"
J>You say, "Ah."
J>(Graeval rubs his arm)
J>You say, "They are nasty things."
J>You shudder.
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>A wavering spirit says, "hardly pets"
J>Shadowkatt chuckles.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "th' demon is only confined then..."
J>A wavering spirit looks over towards Drulovrocathey and nods.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Still on this plane"
J>A wavering spirit says, "in the battle, I managed to wall it within a barrier"
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey shivers.
J>A wavering spirit says, "we were well matched, as you can see..."
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>A wavering spirit says, "my victory was not without cost"
>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I intend to regain my form soon"
J>You smile at the wavering spirit.
J>Graeval asks, "that is possible?"
J>Graeval beams!
J>A wavering spirit says, "aye, necromancy has it's uses"
J>Shadowkatt smiles.
J>Graeval smiles.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "As you're walled within' this tower...can you leave?"
J>You chuckle.
J>Drulovrocathey points at you.
J>You raise an eyebrow in Drulovrocathey's direction.
J>A wavering spirit says, "my spirit is not contained within this tower..."
J>A wavering spirit says, "but my will is weak once I leave"
J>Drulovrocathey says, "you study necromancy"
J>You say, "I do not."
J>Drulovrocathey nods to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I studied necromancy"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I no longer practice it"
J>A wavering spirit says, "my tomes are devasted and destroyed"
J> J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Could you control th' body of a fresh corpse?"
J>Graeval asks, "but how will you then prevail against the demon?"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I wish I had the answer to that, it needs to be banished from this plane"
You say, "We have seen the books, they must be a great loss."
Shadowkatt nods to you.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I think not, perhaps it was for the best that they were destroyed."
J>Graeval paces back and forth.
J>Graeval paces back and forth.
J>A wavering spirit says, "look what they have wrought"
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Shadowkatt says, "True."
J>You say, "Though I thought you also said you taught novices."
J>Graeval says, "tis the torture of magic. always possibilities and hints"
J>You say, "I hate to see libraries destroyed."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "though th' evil's been confined to this tower "
J>A wavering spirit says, "I did, and many are those that have scattered with the knowledge they have gained here."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I hear little news..."
Graeval rubs his chin thoughtfully.
J>A wavering spirit asks, "has their been problems?"
J>You ask, "Such as?"
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Perhaps...would these students of yours be able to help?"
J>Shadowkatt says, "If they could be found that is."
J>A wavering spirit says, "unless they have seen clear as I have, they would likely help the demon"
J>You frown.
J>Graeval's jaw drops.
J>You say, "That is not good news."
J>Shadowkatt frowns.
J>A wavering spirit says, "There is little good in controlling the dead"
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey frowns.
The form of the spirit wanes to near nothingness.
You blink.
Shadowkatt says, "You are becoming weaker..."
J>You ask, "You are losing your power?"
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Is this taxing on your powers?"
J>A wavering spirit says, "I'm afraid my essence weakens, I must take my leave and regroup."
J>Shadowkatt raises an eyebrow.
J>A wavering spirit looks over towards Shadowkatt and nods.
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th' room that is scorched..."
J>You say, "Well know that we will help in the future if needed."
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Is that th' chamber th' final battle with th' demon was faught"
J>Shadowkatt says, "We will try to find the whereabouts of that sword, and I know that Danay and I are abouts in here often."
J>A wavering spirit says, "My thanks for your aid, such as it might be, you are brave indeed."
J>Shadowkatt smiles quietly to herself.
J>You chuckle.
J>You say, "Not really."
J>Graeval bows to the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey glances at Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt asks, "What?"
J>Shadowkatt glances at Drulovrocathey.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Th' scorched chamber..."
J>A wavering spirit says, "it was but one room, it was upon the peak of my tower I finally banished it for the moment"
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>You say, "Aye, I fell off there the other night."
J>You grimace.
J>A wavering spirit says, "what looks like a single room was many"
J>Shadowkatt asks, "Does it...know you are speaking to us...telling us this now?"
J>Shadowkatt raises an eyebrow.
J>A wavering spirit says, "the force of the spell destroyed it"
J>Drulovrocathey gulps.
J>A wavering spirit says, "not within this room, it may know you are here..."
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
Drulovrocathey says, "It knew we were about"
J>A wavering spirit says, "but even it cannot penetrate my sphere of influence"
J>Shadowkatt asks, "But it does not know of what we speak, aye?"
J>You nod to Drulovrocathey.
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I am sure it knows we plan its demise"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Aye, its minions have not entered this room in your presence."
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>You nod to the wavering spirit.
J>A wavering spirit says, "much as I know it plans mine"
J>A wavering spirit says, "tis the details neither of us can know"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Atleast now you are not alone, Bonespear."
J>A wavering spirit says, "tis very good to know that"
J>You smile at Shadowkatt.
J>Shadowkatt smiles at the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "For whatever good we can do..."
J>A wavering spirit says, "you have already done much"
Little remains of the form but a wispy shape.
look[Bonespear Tower, Sitting Room]
This small room must have served as a spot to meditate or ponder. A sturdy
wooden chair placed near a small window is all that remains in this alcove,
and it has been pointed to face a small open window. You also see a wavering
spirit. Also in the room: Lord Graeval, Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt
Obvious exits: southwest.
J>A wavering spirit says, "This was once a grand room"
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>You smile.
J>Drulovrocathey whispers to the group, "is Truekillr on Teras?"
J>Graeval gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
J>You say, "Aye."
J>A wavering spirit says, "mayhaps it will be again one day"
J>You whisper, "The Rift." to your group.
J>Shadowkatt says, "I am sure this whole tower was amazing once."
J>Shadowkatt nods to the wavering spirit.
J>Drulovrocathey asks, "Where does th' window face?"
J>Drulovrocathey glances at a sturdy wooden chair.
J>A wavering spirit says, "Upon the construction of the tower.."
J>A wavering spirit says, "it faced a glade"
J>You smile.
Graeval smiles.
J>Graeval stares off into space.
J>You say, "Sounds lovely."
J>Graeval says, "it must have been a wonderous place"
J>Shadowkatt nods.
J>Graeval gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I never found it terribly interesting to look out this window before..."
J>Shadowkatt cocks her head.
J>A wavering spirit says, "I was far more consumed in my studies."
J>Drulovrocathey ducks his head.
A wavering spirit says, "perhaps had I been, things would be far different"
J>Shadowkatt says, "Things can change."
J>A wavering spirit says, "let us hope, let us hope"
J>Shadowkatt says, "That is all we have. Once that is gone then there is nothing."
J>You say, "I guess I would rather look out windows."
J>You chuckle.
The spirit fades and vanishes.
J>Drulovrocathey says, "Lormistra save us."
J>Drulovrocathey searches around for a moment.
J>look[Bonespear Tower, Sitting Room]
This small room must have served as a spot to meditate or ponder. A sturdy
wooden chair placed near a small window is all that remains in this alcove,
and it has been pointed to face a small open window. Also in the room: Lord
Graeval, Lord Drulovrocathey, Lady Shadowkatt Obvious exits: southwest.
>You blink.
>You say, "Gone."
J>Shadowkatt says, "It is gone."
J> J>Graeval blinks.
J> Graeval says, "thankee, all, for allowimg me to share a bit of this with you"
J>You say, "Thank you for being here to help us."
J>Shadowkatt smiles.
J>Shadowkatt nods to you.
Unfortunately, nothing else ever happened with this storyline. It's one that was left dangling out there and never concluded. Maybe someday a new GM who is interested in it will pick it up and finish. (Hint, hint!)