Trolls and Tavern Tales

 

11/14/99

There was a big troll invasion, this is after rescuing Sylanae...

[Tiger Court, Garden]
The garden is covered in cats. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, making the small plot of land a sea of particolored fur. They rub against each other or bathe in the dirt, busily lazy in the warm sun. The plants have certainly seen better days, however, as each bears a mark of some feline's tender mercies. You also see a rune-carved white marble chalet, a hand-cut ebon-framed house, an ivy-covered cherrywood lodge, an ivy-covered cherrywood villa and Shadowkatt's domicile.
Also here: Lady Slorne, Lord Pelendur, Itiara, Chian
Obvious paths: north, east, northeast, southwest.
Sylanae followed.

You pant.

Pelendur smiles at you.

Sylanae sighs.

Slorne beams happily at you!

Chian hugs you.

Itiara squints.

You say, "Another wayward Sister."

Sylanae scowls.

You rub Sylanae.

Sylanae exclaims, "Damned gigantic thingies!"

Itiara says, "glad you both made it back"

(Sylanae stomps around.)

You exclaim, "Some more really BIG trolls out there!"

Sylanae nods to you.

Sylanae says, "I must say.. I did die quite gloriously"

Chian throws her head back and howls!

Chian beams happily at Sylanae!

Pelendur asks, "What happened anyway?"

Sylanae cackles!

Sylanae says, "So there we were.."

Sylanae says, "In a room fulla baddies.. I'm jus mindin' my own business, when alla sudden this eighteen headed thing with more muscles than tarts in Icemule decided to use my head as a bouncing ball."

Sylanae frowns.

You ask, "Eighteen heads?"

(They actually had two or three heads...)

You peer quizzically at Sylanae.

Sylanae exclaims, "at least!"

Sylanae nods to you.

You laugh out loud!

Sylanae says, "might have been twenty"

Sylanae frowns.

Sylanae says, "I gave them a deathly glare too.."

Sylanae says, "I think it made 'em pause.."

 

Pel, Syl and I heading out to fight...

You ask, "Head for Danjirland?"

Sylanae says, "Whereever the doom is"

Sylanae says, "that's where I gotta be"

Sylanae nods.

 

 

Pelendur asks, "Sylanae, act like a troll and swing at me?"

(Sylanae plods around then turns and swings at Pelendur!)

Sylanae swings a diamond-edged black vultite falchion at Pelendur!
AS: +75 vs DS: +631 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +37 = -487
A clean miss.
Black vultite falchion clashes with cross-bolted shield!
[STR/DU: 90/200 vs. 60/195, d100(Open)= 15]

You grin.

Sylanae says, "I should try and infiltrate."

Sylanae says, "I totally was almost troll-like"

You nod to Sylanae.

You grin.

 

 

I was just pure lucky in battle the entire time. I stanced back a bit, but with these things it wouldn't have mattered much...

A troll warrior suddenly screams in rage and begins frothing at the mouth!

A troll warrior claws at Jauckha!
AS: +535 vs DS: +127 with AvD: +7 + d100 roll: +97 = +512
... and hits for 82 points of damage!
Solid strike caves Jauckha's skull in, resulting in instant death!

* Jauckha drops dead at your feet!

 

 

Edgeleaf kept coning even though several of us told him to stop because it made it so we couldn't see a damned thing and there were witches in the invasion...so this seemed potent justice...

A three-headed troll claws at Edgeleaf!
AS: +1237 vs DS: +350 with AvD: +23 + d100 roll: +70 = +980
... and hits for 221 points of damage!
Right hip pulped, severing the leg.
Edgeleaf screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!

* Edgeleaf drops dead at your feet!

Lylia laughs!

Lylia exclaims, "Good!"

Pelendur sneers.

(I couldn't react because his Cone had completely locked up my computer or I would have been doing a jig on his corpse)

 

 

Regrouping after the intense battle...

[Upper Trollfang]
The trail widens, running along the top of a sheer, rocky cliff. A few scraggly bushes cling to the side of the hill above the trail, a lone modwir towering over them like a shepherd tending his flock. A small brown chipwit flutters back and forth between the modwir and the ground, carrying grasses and fallen needles to line its nest. You also see some full leather, a cudgel, an ogre nose, a war hammer, a white flask, a cudgel, some double leather, a white flask, a war hammer, some lavender leggings, a fresh cinnamon cookie, a dusty ochre shawl, a scratched earring and a rugged pass.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Lord Pelendur, Lady Lylia
Obvious paths: west, northeast.

Pelendur says, "Bloody fools and their lightning."

Lylia nods to Pelendur.

Lylia says, "It was Edgeleaf. He died."

You cackle!

You say, "Serves him right."

Lylia says, "I hope no one saved his raggedy baseborn hide."

 

 

Did we mention they were BIG trolls?

Lurch swings a midnight black falchion at a shadow troll!
AS: +458 vs DS: +862 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +96 = -274
A clean miss. Not even close.

Cubie gestures at a shadow troll.
CS: +172 - TD: +1341 + CvA: +25 + d100: +17 = -1127
Warded off!

After a bunch of missed swings and casts amidst the battle noise it sinks in...

Lylia's face turns slightly pale.

Oakendel says, "whoa"

Jubuls says, "Ick"

You exclaim, "Ack!"

 

Another idiot was Coning so couldn't see a thing so was just typing in attack troll...

You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a shadow troll!
AS: +280 vs DS: +872 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +80 = -473
A clean miss.
Not even close.
Round time: 5 sec.

Yeah...that was impressive...

 

 

A shadow troll stomps at Jubuls with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +706 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +96 = +721
... and hits for 242 points of damage!
Weapon arm removed at the shoulder!

* Jubuls drops dead at your feet!

You hear the ghostly voice of Jubuls exclaim, "Eeps, big feet!"

Yay....the other persistent Coner, Yarrious, finally got his!

A shadow troll stomps at Yarrious with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +405 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +61 = +989
... and hits for 339 points of damage!
Smash to cheek driving bone through the eye and into the brain.

* Yarrious drops dead at your feet!

Ettai says, "thanks Troll"

 

 

After we'd all been plastered to the ground with ewave and the only attack that was working was focused implosion and that only barely...

Lylia exclaims, "Thismightbetimeforawellplannedretreat!"

Lady Lylia's group just went north.
[Upper Trollfang]
A bush alongside the trail crackles softly in the breeze, and suddenly spits forth a small, sleek grass-colored bird that hoots in fright. Dry grasses rustle as a small predator slinks off, chittering angrily, doubtless complaining of his hunger. You also see the Northtel disk, the Shurfire disk, the Flexarn disk, some double leather and some double leather.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Lord Pelendur, Lord Dragonshield, Ettai, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lady Lylia, Sadnama, Lord Flexarn, Lord Northtel, Lord Shurfire, Qith
Obvious paths: south, northeast.

Lylia pants.

Jakhel says, "oy"

Lylia says, "Gods."

Armaxis says, "Gods."

Pelendur nods to Lylia.

Pelendur says, "Agreed Lylia."

Setzier says, "I kept giving the damn thing a hairstyle."

Ettai says, "good choice Lady."

 

 

You hear the faint thoughts of Brandain echo in your mind: "A shadow trail has passed the trail heading to town."

After the sorcerers discussed that focused implosion was actually doing some damage Lylia moved off with us again...

You ask, "What are we looking for?"

Spunn says, "shadow troll"

Lylia says, "A large ugly shadow troll."

(Silly of me to ask)

You shudder.

Sorlentak says, "Hideous."

Sorlentak nods.

Armaxis says, "Let usss find it."

You hear the voice of Mnar ask, "What happened to the Shadow Troll?"

Lylia says, "I do not know, but I want its blood."

You say, "It laughed at me."

Pelendur says, "Meanest damn troll I've ever seen."

Dragonshield rubs you gently.

Ettai nods to Pelendur.

Lylia says, "It glared at me. I have a meaner glare."

 

Lylia asks, "Oh...does anyone have a use for this?"

Lylia taps a white crystal.

You beam at Lylia.

You nod.

You exclaim, "I would love it!"

Lylia offers you a white crystal. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You accept Lylia's offer and are now holding a white crystal.

Lylia says, "All yours."

You rub a white crystal.
You feel much stronger.
The white crystal suddenly disintegrates!

You remove a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword from in your amazon harness.

You raise your pommeled eonake longsword in triumph!

Yeah...like that was really gonna help...

 

Edgeleaf's group just arrived.

Lylia scowls at Edgeleaf.

Edgeleaf scoffs at Lylia.

Lylia asks, "Did you realize that cone of lightning often reflects off of various types of witches?"

You shift your weight.

Edgeleaf's group just went south.

Ettai says, "Edgeleaf, if ya cone again, I swing atcha"

You say, "We will all swing at you."

Setzier says, "Obviously he could care less"

Lylia asks, "Or did you not hear me call you a gods-damned thrice-cursed fool?"

Setzier says, "He left"

Setzier nods to Lylia.

Setzier points south.

Lylia scowls.

Lylia asks, "While I was talking to him?"

Setzier nods to Lylia.

You mutter idiot.

Lylia says, "We shall see about that."

You laugh out loud!

You say, "Lylia is scarier than the trolls."

 

 

Finally catch up to the troll...

[Hearthstone, Courtyard]
Before you stands a grand old manor, framed by huge willows to the east and west. The elegant trees sway gently, dappling the cobblestone courtyard with ever-shifting patterns of light and dark. Snippets of conversation drift away from the long porch stretching along the full width of the great old house, as several guests enjoy the hospitality and ambience of this fine hideaway. You also see the Gokkem disk, the Tcora disk, the Fremie disk, a shadow troll, the porch steps and a hollow tree stump.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Lord Pelendur, Lord Dragonshield, Ettai, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lady Lylia, Milthrim, Lord Lurch, Desler, Vintral, Kalail, Lord Glendarrow, Marb, Dremerie, Thorvalh, Majole, Lord Gyuin, Lord Amaron, Gokkem, Lady Tcora, Lord Lavenius, Glyche, Lady Oliga, Fremie, Golliath, Edgeleaf, Abhorash, Lady Xeldria, Wadsworth, Lord Chuckaar, the body of Grizza who is lying down
Obvious paths: south.

Vintral says, "Talk or go away troll"

A shadow troll exclaims, "Where Urgh!"

Vintral waves a hand at the shadow troll, shooing it off.

Oliga asks, "the creature urghs?"

Armaxis glances at a shadow troll.

Vintral asks, "Urgh?"

Lurch asks, "is there a point here troll?"

Lylia narrows her eyes.

Sylanae asks, "Who is Urgh?"

Sylanae furrows her brow.

Vintral asks, "Who's Urghe?"

Xeldria says, "Urgh was a forest troll.."

Lylia peers quizzically at a shadow troll.

You hear the voice of Proteaus exclaim, "Urgh was killed by a ranger!"

Armaxis asks, "Urgh..? The troll whom wasss...at the forest?"

Armaxis peers quizzically at a shadow troll.

Xeldria says, "He happened into Hearthstone.."

Xeldria says, "And was soundly killed."

Xeldria coughs.

A shadow troll mumbles something under its breath.

You hear the voice of Mollan ask, "why Urgh?"

Armaxis leans against a huge willow.

Pelendur shifts his weight.

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Armaxis glances at a shadow troll.

Oliga asks, "who Urgh?"

You exclaim, "I know who Urgh is!"

Xeldria says, "And now.. it seems the trolls are out for revenge."

A shadow troll exclaims, "Where Urgh!"

Lylia peers quizzically at you.

You say, "He is dead."

Lylia asks, "Who is this Urgh?"

Simmett asks, "who's Urgh?"

Vintral asks, "who's Urgh?"

Vintral stares off into space.

Xeldria says, "We need a forest troll fast."

You say, "A forrest troll."

Glendarrow gestures at a shadow troll.
A void rips open in the area, close enough for a shadow troll to touch it!
Refreshing breeze ruffles a shadow troll's hair, boy does it look cool.
Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

Lord Glendarrow just went south.

Setzier blinks.

A shadow troll just went south.

Lady Lylia's group just went south.

[A Quiet Path]
A stray breeze trails through from the north, carrying with it the scent of lavender and, oddly, grilled rolton. Though many might ponder this strange combination of fragrances, the truly remarkable aspect of this quiet path lies in the regal beauty of the ancient trees whose branches reach out overhead, offering welcome to all who pass. You also see the Gokkem disk, a shadow troll, a misty portal, a shaded path and a roped-off clearing.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Lord Pelendur, Lord Dragonshield, Ettai, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lady Lylia, Fremie, Lord Lurch, Brandain, Marb, Lord Redorc, Vintral, Sylanae, Gokkem, Artistansas, Abhorash, Lord Glendarrow
Obvious paths: north, south.

* Glendarrow just bit the dust!

A shadow troll stomps at Glendarrow with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +352 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +67 = +1048
... and hits for 348 points of damage!
Neck removed, head falls to the ground.

* Glendarrow drops dead at your feet!

Lurch nods to the shadow troll.

You say, "Oops."

Vintral says, "Knew that was comin'"

Artistansas gestures at a shadow troll.
Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a shadow troll!
One of the thorns jabs into it!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Strike to right arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!

Lurch says, "not bad"

Armaxis peers quizzically at a shadow troll.

Sylanae says, "Folks don' learn"

Pelendur glances over at the body of Glendarrow, sizes up the mess and winces. You think you hear him mutter something beneath his breath that sounds like, "What a pity!"

A shadow troll stomps at Artistansas with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +835 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +46 = +529
... and hits for 147 points of damage!
Neck removed, head falls to the ground.

* Artistansas drops dead at your feet!

Sylanae chuckles.

Vintral says, "and that"

Oliga nods to the shadow troll.

Wadsworth says, "close"

You hear the voice of Mnar say, "That was also expected."

A shadow troll exclaims, "URGH!"

Armaxis says, "Alright..."

You hear the voice of Darksnake say, "Urgh is with lorminstra you stupid troll!"

Armaxis asks, "Whom isss Urgh?"

Armaxis glances at a shadow troll.

Desler says, "Urgh is what ya say when it hurts."

You hear the voice of Mollan exclaim, "Urgh isn't here!!"

Lylia says, "Danay...you might want to tell him who Urgh is."

Lurch says, "this is a learning test..."

Lylia says, "Quickly."

Xeldria says, "Urgh is a long dead troll."

You hear the voice of Darksnake say, "Urgh is DEAD"

You say, "Look big guy, Urgh is dead."

You say, "Nothing we can do about it."

A shadow troll exclaims, "Me avenge for Urgh!"

Buncha new trolls show up...

Armaxis groans.

Lylia exclaims, "Wait!"

To late...

A shadow troll stomps at Edgeleaf with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +505 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +49 = +862
... and hits for 241 points of damage!
Smash to cheek driving bone through the eye and into the brain.

* Edgeleaf drops dead at your feet!

Sometimes you just can't see that enough.

 

You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a shadow troll!
AS: +255 vs DS: +902 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +43 = -565
A clean miss.
Not even close.
Round time: 5 sec.

You exclaim, "ack!"

Darn...swinging at the wrong troll again...luckily it didn't see in the midst of battle.

 

We catch up to the shadow troll again...

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
As you stand next to the southwest corner of the Landing, you have an unobstructed view of the plain. Some distance away you can make out the vague figures of shepherdesses tending their flocks of Rolton -- sheep indigenous to the region. Further south the grassy expanse turns hilly, eventually terminating in stark mountains that line the horizon. You also see the Idyllwild disk, a shadow troll, a rolton pelt and a wooden signpost.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Ettai, Lord Pelendur, Lady Lylia, Lady Salarena, Gandmor, Oceana, Lord Gyuin, Abhorash
Obvious paths: north, southeast, southwest.

Gyuin peers quizzically at a shadow troll.

Armaxis says, "Oh, good, they're destroying Voln."

Armaxis says, "Good work."

Armaxis nods to the shadow troll.

Lylia asks, "Do you want to know more of Urgh?"

Lylia peers quizzically at a shadow troll.

Grizza says, "ask promissed troll"

Pelendur says, "I heard of a forest troll who as taking coins from the bank... he said Urgh a bit I think."

A shadow troll looks over towards Lylia and nods.

Grizza gestures at a shadow troll.
A void rips open in the area, directly above a shadow troll!
Blood begins to gush from a shadow troll's nose and ears!
+20 Hits.
A rolton gasps for air and is stunned!
Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

A shadow troll stomps at Grizza with its foot!
AS: +1289 vs DS: +242 with AvD: +31 + d100 roll: +93 = +1171
... and hits for 343 points of damage!
A mighty hit turns Grizza's insides to outsides!

* Grizza drops dead at your feet!

Lylia nods.

You nod to Pelendur.

You gesture at Grizza.
A luminescent web briefly forms around Grizza, then fades into the body.

Armaxis furrows his brow.

Lylia says, "We cannot talk while all are fighting."

You hear the ghostly voice of Grizza say, "Argh"

Abhorash says, "Grizza just never learns..."

Armaxis glances at a shadow troll.

Pelendur says, "Agreed Lylia."

A shadow troll just went southwest dragging Grizza behind it.

Armaxis coughs.

You laugh out loud!

Lylia says, "We cannot bring---"

Lady Lylia's group just went southwest.

Pelendur says, "I don't think that troll is fond of Grizza."

 

We ran all over trying to find the troll and Grizza using Locate. Someone finally grabbed Grizza away from the troll so we lost the trail that way.

Lylia says, "Well, if I cannot find Grizza or that troll, I can find Edgeleaf."

Lylia smirks.

Pelendur grins.

You grin.

Setzier smirks.

 

 

[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]
Citizens, merchants and assorted dregs of society jostle against you before the great wooden gates of Wehnimer's Landing. Harried guards and militiamen try to keep the chaos to a minimum, but it is hard to keep track of those entering, let alone leaving, this large trading post. A dirt path encircling the wooden palisade of the town leads east and southwest. Nailed prominently to the wooden wall beside the gate is a sign you really should read. You also see the Tcora disk, the Gokkem disk, a wooden shield, a short sword, some light leather and a wayside inn.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Bladeweever, Ettai, Lady Lylia, Golliath, Edgeleaf, Lady Tcora, Gokkem, Skylle, Lord Rixoan, Neimanz, Kis, Kailie, Oakendel, Solarinus, Staver, Lady Kadesha, Kessis, Maji, Lord Riscca, Lady Whyssper, Lady Mehn, Ranemede
Obvious paths: north, east, northwest, southwest.

Lylia says, "We would have a word with you, Edgeleaf."

Edgeleaf asks, "AND WHO IS WE?"

Setzier whispers to the group, "Anyone who casts cone of lightning in an invasion needs their head examined."

Setzier blinks.

Lylia stares at Edgeleaf.

Whyssper glances over at Edgeleaf and winces.

Pelendur nods to Setzier.

You say, "All the people you endangered."

Ettai nods to Setzier.

Whyssper covers her ears.

Lylia says, "First, you will not shout at me. Second, I am We. Along with all these people gathered around me."

Lylia pulls herself up to her full height, displaying a daring crimson silk gown with a black lace bodice and overskirt to its best advantage.

Ettai leans on his claidhmore.

Edgeleaf says, "there was no thunder trolls when i coned"

Lylia asks, "Do you know the first thing about how to fight a witch?"

You say, "You idiot. Cone should not be used no matter what."

Lylia says, "You had better learn how to fight a witch, because I am standing in front of you now, and there are few greater witches."

Lylia scowls.

You say, "You have no idea what will show up."

Setzier says, "Actually, there was a witch that was killed just moments before your cone."

Edgeleaf gestures at you.
CS: +372 - TD: +418 + CvA: +4 + d100: +98 - -5 == +61
Warded off!
You are unaffected.

(I suspect he picked me because I was a lot lower in level than the others.)

Lylia glares.

Setzier blinks.

Pelendur glances at Edgeleaf.

Sylanae frowns.

You stare at Edgeleaf.

Edgeleaf scoffs at you.

Kadesha gestures at Edgeleaf.
CS: +651 - TD: +434 + CvA: +2 + d100: +8 - -5 == +232
Warding failed!
Misty crimson tendrils slowly surround Edgeleaf.
Edgeleaf shudders for a moment in astonishment.

Armaxis raises an eyebrow in Edgeleaf's direction.

Lylia exclaims, "You will leave off my friends!"

Ettai says, "heh"

Spunn says, "no really, I think that was a mistake."

You lean on Kadesha.

Kadesha smiles at you.

You say, "Nice one."

Ettai says, "buh bye mana"

Edgeleaf glances at Kadesha.

You wink at Kadesha.

Ettai says, "Thanks Kaddie"

Pelendur says, "A way to put that spell to use."

Pelendur winks at Kadesha.

You grin.

Lylia nods to Kadesha.

Kadesha says, "already had nuff troubles from the three stooges"

You say, "Only use for that spell."

Armaxis whispers to the group, "As much as I hate that...it wasss...nice."

Edgeleaf mutters wench.

Lylia says, "Come with me."

Lylia narrows her eyes.

Lylia clasps Edgeleaf's hand tenderly.

Lady Lylia's group just went north.

[A Quiet Path]
A stray breeze trails through from the north, carrying with it the scent of lavender and, oddly, grilled rolton. Though many might ponder this strange combination of fragrances, the truly remarkable aspect of this quiet path lies in the regal beauty of the ancient trees whose branches reach out overhead, offering welcome to all who pass. You also see a rolton, a misty portal, a shaded path and a roped-off clearing.
Also here: Lord Spunn, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Bladeweever, Ettai, Edgeleaf, Lady Lylia, Ysgiana
Obvious paths: north, south.

Lady Lylia's group went through a misty portal.
[Conversion Chamber, Cavern]
The air is damp and misty in this large cavern and numerous puddles cover the floor. Echoing through the chamber is the incessant dripping of water. There are eight niches carved into the rocky walls in each of the cardinal directions. You also see a misty portal.
Also in the room: Lord Spunn, Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Bladeweever, Ettai, Edgeleaf, Lady Lylia
Obvious exits: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Golliath.

Golliath reaches out and holds Edgeleaf's hand.

Lylia says, "Now look here..."

Lylia says, "Wait a moment."

Golliath glances at Lylia.

Lylia says, "We are here to talk."

Lylia says, "Out of everyone's earshot."

Edgeleaf says, "now, you look here, dont be calling peple names"

You say, "Unlike him who casts."

Golliath says, "then you ask....."

Edgeleaf pokes you in the ribs.

You glance at Edgeleaf.

You hear the faint thoughts of Brandain echo in your mind: "It is outside the walls again."

Lylia raises an eyebrow.

You say, "Keep your hands to yourself."

You hear the faint thoughts of Brandain echo in your mind: "Walking towards the western gate a moment ago."

Edgeleaf says, "then keep your mouth shut"

You hear the faint thoughts of Brandain echo in your mind: "Heading south."

Lylia says, "Golliath, there is no quarrel with you. But surely you must understand that anyone who endangers everyone else with his spells needs to hear some sense."

Lylia paces back and forth.

Spunn whispers to the group, "It's still lurking around."

Lylia asks, "Why must people get so bloody defensive?"

Lylia says, "When you are wrong, you are wrong."

Ettai nods to Lylia.

Eahlstan nods to Lylia.

Armaxis says, "It's around, ssstill."

Edgeleaf says, "no, you listen, i checked for thunder trolls"

Golliath says, "i am edgeleafs brother.... one of the "the stoges" ya might say...."

Lylia asks, "So why not simply...not do it again?"

Spunn says, "indeed"

Edgeleaf says, "no thunder trolls, no harn"

Setzier says, "Thunder trolls are not the only things that reflect."

Lylia asks, "Do you think that they do not appear at random!?"

You say, "Edgleaf YOU listen."

Lylia exclaims, "It is a bloody invasion!"

Ettai says, "Edgeleaf. Ya freakin moron. Witches"

Lylia flails her arms about.

You exclaim, "You NEVER know what will walk in!"

Ettai says, "I killed one JUST before you coned"

Setzier says, "And a witch too."

Setzier nods to Ettai.

You hear the faint thoughts of Securain echo in your mind: "'Faramund was on is way to Sol an jes died! gotta be down der"

Spunn says, "ahh, found it"

Spunn says, "it's with faramund"

Setzier peers quizzically at Spunn.

Lylia says, "You do it again, and though I am not given to physical violence, I will see you in the abyss if I have to escort you there. I do not want to come to blows."

Setzier gestures into the air.
Setzier momentarily gets a faroff look in his eyes, and then returns to normal.

Ettai says, "you cone with a single witch in the room an it's alot of dead people you owe deeds to"

Lylia asks, "But you will not endanger everyone with your greed and foolishness. You understand me clearly, I trust?"

Edgeleaf says, "bite me lylia, i can kill you as easily as you can kill me"

Lylia laughs!

Lylia says, "Mistake."

Lylia looks over at Edgeleaf and shakes her head.

Spunn asks, "do we intend to kill the shadow troll?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Maji echo in your mind: "He casted Meteor..."

You say, "And there are other unknown creatures that reflect as well."

Setzier looks over at Spunn and shakes his head.

* Crylone just bit the dust!
* Darksnake just bit the dust!
* Maelcom just bit the dust!
* Meldikar just bit the dust!
* Riscca just bit the dust!
* Kadesha just bit the dust!
* Khadez just bit the dust!
* Indica just bit the dust!
* Berylla just bit the dust!
* Tabooz just bit the dust!
* Korlae just bit the dust!
* Salarena just bit the dust!
* Desler just bit the dust!
* Mithirander just bit the dust!
* Lurch just bit the dust!
* Wakim just bit the dust!
* Silentarmagedon just bit the dust!
* Kalail just bit the dust!
* Milthrim just bit the dust!

Armaxis blinks.

A pained expression crosses Spunn's face.

Bladeweever says, "Ouch"

Setzier blinks.

Armaxis says, "Eh.."

Ettai says, "hrm"

Edgeleaf chuckles.

Armaxis says, "I have...no idea what did that.."

Edgeleaf says, "silly girl"

Lylia says, "You have crossed the wrong woman. I shall see you later. Do not get in my way."

Setzier says, "Vile tongue."

Lylia turns gracefully, the split black lace overskirt of her gown falling back to reveal the deep crimson silk beneath.

Spunn nods to Lylia.

Lady Lylia's group went through a misty portal.

Eahlstan rubs Lylia gently.

Lylia asks, "Where is that troll?"

Lylia scowls.

Lylia says, "I mean the tall one, not Edgeleaf."

Lady Lylia's group just went south.

 

Setzier says, "It might not be wise."

Lady Lylia's group just went southeast.
[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands] Growing among the warm grasses are a few scattered trees. It is hard to tell if the forest you can see to the west is encroaching upon the grasslands or if it is slowly being harvested and replaced for grazing. You also see a grey wolf, a falcon that is flying around, a hawk that is flying around and a black cat.
Also here: Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Ettai, Lady Lylia, Thorvalh, a stunned Lady Lavinnia who is lying down, the body of Lord Flamejouster who is lying down, a stunned Lord Cosgrave who is lying down, a stunned Wulfguy who is lying down, a stunned Lord Darkfleet who is lying down, Smoothhand, Lord Tuzakien, a stunned Lady Deelena, a stunned Marb who is lying down, Lord Stonesbane, a stunned Grizza, the body of Crylone who is lying down, the body of Darksnake who is lying down, the body of Maelcom who is lying down, the body of Meldikar who is lying down, the body of Lord Riscca who is lying down, the body of Khadez who is lying down, the body of Indica who is lying down, the body of Lady Berylla who is lying down, the body of Tabooz who is lying down, the body of Lord Wariquan who is lying down, the body of Lord Korlae who is lying down, the body of Lady Salarena who is lying down, the body of Leandril who is lying down, the body of Desler who is lying down, the body of Mithirander who is lying down, the body of Lord Faramund who is lying down, the body of Lord Lurch who is lying down, the body of Lord Wakim who is lying down, the body of Lord Silentarmagedon who is lying down, the body of Kalail who is lying down, the body of Milthrim who is lying down
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

Lady Lylia's group just went south.
[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
You are in a makeshift clearing bisected by a well-trampled path running north and south. The close-cropped and trodden vegetation suggests frequent visits by grazing flocks of rolton.
Also here: Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Ettai, Lady Lylia
Obvious paths: north, south.

Lady Lylia's group just went south.

Setzier says, "I told you."

Armaxis says, "We passed them.." Armaxis coughs.

Lady Lylia's group just went north.
[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
You are in a makeshift clearing bisected by a well-trampled path running north and south. The close-cropped and trodden vegetation suggests frequent visits by grazing flocks of rolton.
Also here: Setzier, Lord Armaxis, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Ettai, Lady Lylia
Obvious paths: north, south.

Lord Cosgrave just arrived.

* Cosgrave just bit the dust!

* Lylia just bit the dust!

Several flaming rocks burst from the sky and smite the area!

Cosgrave is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 12 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Flames burn neck into a bubbling mass of flesh. Forget lunch.

* Cosgrave drops dead at your feet!

You are struck by a burning prjectile, taking 27 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Burst of flames to right arm toasts skin to elbows.
You are stunned for 1 rounds!
... 15 points of damage!
Nasty blow to your abdomen!

Setzier is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 13 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Nasty burns to back. Won't be sleeping on that for awhile.
He is stunned!
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to head!

Pelendur is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 20 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Burst of flames to right arm toasts skin to elbows.
He is stunned!
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to the abdomen!

Eahlstan is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 24 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Flames incinerate muscle tissue in neck exposing the trachea. More than you ever wanted to see.
He is stunned!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to right leg breaks it!
He is knocked to the ground!

Spunn fades into view.
Spunn is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 27 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Minor burns to head. That hurt a bit.
... 5 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.

Lylia is struck by a burning prjectile, taking 24 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Flames incinerate right leg to the bone. Not a pleasant sight.
She is knocked to the ground!
She is stunned!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow breaks neck!

* Lylia drops dead at your feet!

Armaxis blinks.

You hear the ghostly voice of Lylia say, "Oh, dear."

prep 305
You are still stunned.

Armaxis groans.

cast lyl
You don't have a spell prepared!

Armaxis gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Several flaming meteors light the nearby sky!

Pelendur gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

prep 305
You concentrate on the Preservation spell...
Your spell is ready.

Pelendur gestures at Lylia.
A luminescent web briefly forms around Lylia, then fades into the body.

Armaxis reaches down and tenderly cradles Lylia's lifeless hand in his.

Armaxis gestures.
Armaxis's group becomes blurred, and then vanishes!

cast lyl
You gesture into the air.
Cast at what?

look[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
You are in a makeshift clearing bisected by a well-trampled path running north and south. The close-cropped and trodden vegetation suggests frequent visits by grazing flocks of rolton.
Also here: Lord Tuzakien, the body of Lord Cosgrave who is lying down, a stunned Setzier, Lord Dragonshield, Lord Pelendur, a stunned Lord Eahlstan who is lying down, Ettai
Obvious paths: north, south.

You gesture at Cosgrave.
A luminescent web briefly forms around Cosgrave, then fades into the body.

Several flaming meteors light the nearby sky!

Setzier just went south.

Eahlstan says, "that was unpleasant."

You reach down and tenderly cradle Cosgrave's lifeless hand in yours.

Eahlstan sits up.

Dragonshield asks, "The heck was that?"

You exclaim, "Join up!"

Pelendur joins your group.
Dragonshield joins your group.
Densho joins your group.

Setzier just arrived.

Eahlstan joins your group.

Pelendur says, "Get Lylia."

You say, "Here we go."

Pelendur says, "Er.. nevermind."

You say, "Someone took her."

You gesture.
Your surroundings blur for a moment . . .

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you. The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns. A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum. You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion. A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars. You also see an acid-pitted steel strongbox, a badly damaged fel chest, a wrought-iron gate and the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Also here: Densho, Lord Dragonshield, the body of Lord Cosgrave who is lying down, Lord Pelendur, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Mocassin, Dorren
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Slorne rubs you gently.

You hear the faint thoughts of Simmett echo in your mind: "its still got rocks falling there..."

You ask, "Slorne, can you raise Cosgrave please?"

You smile at Slorne.

You hear the ghostly voice of Cosgrave say, "seems as if a huge rock fell on me"

Eahlstan says, "never seen that happen before."

Eahlstan says, "some sort of catapult perhaps."

You rub Cosgrave.

Pelendur says, "Second meteor storm I have lived through."

>cast lylia
You gesture into the air. Your vision begins to become murky and clouded. You have a sensation of rapidly passing distance. Eventually your sight begins to clear and a vision of Lylia's surroundings fills your mind...

[Wehnimer's, Locksmehr Way]
The faint, tangy scent of the bay mingles with the light, airy smell of the river, just northeast of here. The wide road leads along the riverbank through the warehouse and wharf district. The sound of longshoremen loading and unloading freetraders drifts over to you from a wooden walkway to your east. You also see a shaggy mutt.
Also here: Setzier, Lord Spunn, Lord Armaxis, the body of Lady Lylia who is lying down, Sabre, Armedian, Lady Jypsie
Obvious paths: north, south, east. Pelendur mutters under his breath.

 

 

[Wehnimer's, Locksmehr Way]
The faint, tangy scent of the bay mingles with the light, airy smell of the river, just northeast of here. The wide road leads along the riverbank through the warehouse and wharf district. The sound of longshoremen loading and unloading freetraders drifts over to you from a wooden walkway to your east. You also see a shaggy mutt.
Also here: Setzier, Lord Spunn, Lord Armaxis, Lady Lylia who is seated, Sabre, Armedian, Lady Jypsie who is lying down
Obvious paths: north, south, east.
Eahlstan, Densho, Dragonshield and Pelendur followed.

You pant.

You rub Lylia.

Armaxis says, "How...unpleasant."

You hear the faint thoughts of Jauckha echo in your mind: "that round went to the troll"

Setzier asks, "Mind removing this piece of meteor from my back, Jypsie?"

Lylia hugs you.

Lylia says, "Thank you for looking after me."

Lylia sighs.

Pelendur asks, "Feeling better Lylia?"

You hug Lylia.

(Setzier straightens up, cracking his back back into place.)

Setzier groans.

Lylia nods to Pelendur.

Lylia says, "Thanks to Jypsie and to this gentleman."

Setzier says, "I knew I hated wizards for something."

Armaxis says, "Well, they did ruin our way of returning to town, you know."

Armaxis nods to Setzier.

Armaxis says, "Commetsss and such."

Armaxis mutters something.

Setzier scowls at Armaxis.

You face Lylia, close your eyes and begin chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between the two of you. You awaken, feeling slightly drained, but satisfied that 30 points were successfully transferred to Lylia.

Lylia says, "The thing that makes me sickest is that I know Edgeleaf was cheering."

Armaxis asks, "What?"

Dragonshield faces Lylia, closes his eyes and begins chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between them! Dragonshield opens his eyes, looking slightly drained.

You say, "I am a bit low on mana."

Armaxis clears his throat.

Setzier says, "And you fogged without me."

Lylia smiles wryly.

Setzier glares at Armaxis.

Armaxis exclaims, "I didn't know where you were!"

Armaxis says, "I just sssaw Lylia drop."

You say, "You left a whole bunch of us there."

You mutter something inaudible.

Lylia nods to you.

Setzier says, "I was crumpled on the ground like a broken marionette."

Armaxis groans.

Armaxis says, "I thought we were ssstill together."

You hear the faint thoughts of Maistis echo in your mind: "breaking down the gate"

Armaxis furrows his brow.

Pelendur says, "I took a rock in the belly."

Pelendur mutters under his breath.

You say, "You grabbed Lylia and fogged."

Setzier says, "The trolls are trying to breach in."

You hear the faint thoughts of Mallick echo in your mind: "really its at the gate?"

Seviin asks, "where are they?"

Lylia asks, "More trolls?"

Setzier nods to Lylia.

Spunn says, "how very unsettling"

Lylia says, "Give me a moment. I'm feeling a bit dispirited."

You join Lylia.
Eahlstan joins Lylia's group.
Armaxis joins Lylia's group.
Pelendur joins Lylia's group.

Lylia presses the back of her hand to her forehead, the long sleeve of her crimson silk gown falling to conceal her face.

You nod to Lylia.

Seviin asks, "where trolls?"

You glance at Lylia and immediately realize she has 1 spirit levels out of a maximum of 10. You also notice that she has some minor cuts and bruises on her left leg.

You concentrate on the Well of Life spell...
Your spell is ready.

You gesture at Lylia.
A brilliant shaft of pure white light suddenly surrounds Lylia.
You are left feeling weakened and feeble.

(Oh boy, this was my biiiiiiig mistake)

Lylia says, "Near here, I am afraid."

Lylia smiles at Seviin.

You say, "I get mine back faster."

Lylia just kissed you on the cheek.

Lylia says, "Thank you very much, Danay. I know that gift costs."

You smile at Lylia.

(Forgot about a little secret something...)

The last of your life force is drained from you and you die!

* Danay just bit the dust!

It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

DEAD> Slowly the world begins to dissolve into a grainy montage of color...

[Purgatory]
You find yourself wandering amidst endless streaming light, and vast nothingness. This place feels torn between two prophecies, each vying for your loyalty. Also in the room: All the spirits of those who could not choose.
Obvious exits: light and darkness.

Time seems to have no meaning as you wander aimlessly amidst the uncomfortable tugging for your attention. Hopelessness washes over dreams you once held like the creeping tide of doom.

In time the Goddess Lorminstra finds you wandering the endlessness of Purgatory and says, "For thy deeds, my promise to intercede shall be fulfilled." She gently reassembles the pieces of your tattered soul, and then, taking you by the hand, the Goddess leads you back to mortality...

Suddenly you feel an intense pain scorching your very soul! The world of your past suddenly comes rushing back into your memory. You are quite bewildered by what has transpired, but alive...

[Temple, Altar]
The altar is plain, and bears only onyx bowls of smouldering incense and smoking paraffin. Draped behind it is a cloth banner, appliqued with an ancient mystical pattern. A legend is embroidered along the bottom. On the far side of the room at the end of an aisle, you see two pillars. You also see some golden doeskin armwraps, some white wolf hide leggings, a white flask and a giant rat.
Also in the room: Lord Mocassin who is kneeling, Galanthius who is seated, Phumbles, Dramiza who is seated
Obvious exits: out.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

hide You attempt to blend with the surroundings and feel confident that no one has noticed your doing so.

( I was soooooo embarassed....both at my stupidity and at revealing such a thing in such a public manner)

Lady Lylia's group just arrived.

Lylia sighs.

look
[Temple, Altar]
The altar is plain, and bears only onyx bowls of smouldering incense and smoking paraffin. Draped behind it is a cloth banner, appliqued with an ancient mystical pattern. A legend is embroidered along the bottom. On the far side of the room at the end of an aisle, you see two pillars. You also see some golden doeskin armwraps, some white wolf hide leggings, a white flask and a giant rat.
Also in the room: Lord Dragonshield, Setzier, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Armaxis, Lord Pelendur, Densho, Seviin, Lady Lylia, Lord Mocassin who is kneeling, Galanthius who is seated, Phumbles, Dramiza who is seated
Obvious exits: out.

Setzier gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Lylia gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Armaxis glances at a giant rat.

Lady Lylia's group just went out.

You sigh.

You come out of hiding.

You sit up.

You stand back up.

>out
[Temple, Chapel] Two pillars frame a simple chapel. Followers of the land's many religions offer prayers here, each to their own gods. In the pine pews sit a Zhaolmin monk in tattered robes and a solitary elf softly intoning an ancient chant. In front of the pews, you see an unadorned altar. You also see an ebony door, a curved arch, a black arch and a white marble arch.
Obvious exits: out.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

hideYou attempt to blend with the surroundings and feel confident that no one has noticed your doing so.

Lady Lylia's group just arrived.

Armaxis says, "I just sssaw her here."

Armaxis gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Seviin blinks.

Armaxis scowls.

Armaxis searches around for a moment.
Armaxis has spotted you!

Armaxis says, "There she isss."

Lylia asks, "Danay?"

You ask, "Aye?"

Lylia hangs her head.

Spunn asks, "Is she here?"

Spunn frowns.

Armaxis nods to Spunn.

Lylia says, "You should not have given me such a gift, Danay."

Armaxis says, "In the shadowsss."

You say, "That was a bit more draining than I had anticipated."

Setzier furrows his brow.

Lylia says, "Had I acted a little faster...I know that Damangherik can sometimes pin the soul to its shell even as it is fleeing."

You say, "Go on and fight the trolls."

Lylia shakes her head.

Lylia says, "Forgive me. I shall find a way to repay the gift."

Lady Slorne just arrived.

It was my own stupidity, do not feel badly please.
You whisper quietly to Lylia.

Lylia sighs.

Lylia says, "I promise, I will repay you."

You say, "There is no debt."

Lylia turns gracefully, the split black lace overskirt of her gown falling back to reveal the deep crimson silk beneath.

Lady Lylia's group just went out.

 

 

 

[Temple, Chapel]
Two pillars frame a simple chapel. Followers of the land's many religions offer prayers here, each to their own gods. In the pine pews sit a Zhaolmin monk in tattered robes and a solitary elf softly intoning an ancient chant. In front of the pews, you see an unadorned altar. You also see an ebony door, a curved arch, a black arch and a white marble arch.
Also in the room: Lady Slorne, Starclash
Obvious exits: out.

You come out of hiding.

You reach out and hold Slorne's hand.

You sigh. Slorne rubs you gently.

Slorne asks, "what happened?"

Slorne frowns.

 

[Wehnimer's, Wisraith Lane]
Interspersed among the small businesses and shops, you notice a few windak-shingled private houses. They are gaily decorated, competing for individuality with one another and the stores by means of daubs of colorful paint, skillfully carved doors and shutters, and window boxes bursting with ornamental flowers and fresh herbs. A bright yellow awning marks the entrance to the florist, the windows of which are brimming with fresh blossoms. You also see a white monir gate.
Obvious paths: south, east.
Slorne followed.

You suddenly have a feeling of a great weight lifted from your shoulders. You are sure that the gods are smiling upon you. Lorminstra has just granted you a deed.

Slorne rubs you gently.

>signal I did something so foolish I do not know if I will recover.
Slorne acknowledged your signal.

Slorne's face turns slightly pale.

You sigh.

You say, "Though..."

(Danay chuckles softly)

You say, "I feel Lorminstra's grace."

Slorne hugs you.

>signal I forgot I had signs up.
Slorne acknowledged your signal.

You hang your head.

Slorne hugs you.

Slorne asks, "and you raised someone?"

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

signal I Welled Lylia because I regain spirit faster.
Slorne acknowledged your signal.

You stare at nothing in particular.

Slorne says, "ooohh"

signal And now I feel like an utter fool.
Slorne acknowledged your signal.

Slorne rubs you gently.

Slorne signals, "it happens to us all"

You sniff.

Slorne hugs you.

Slorne signals, "I used darkness to return once only to have my shields fall in tssw killing me.... nice big group to witness that"

You nod to Slorne.

You say, "Aye, I had a nice crowd too."

You stare at nothing in particular.

Slorne hugs you.

You kiss Slorne on the cheek.

Slorne just kissed you on the forehead.

You say, "Bet I shocked the heck out of everyone standing there."

You hear the faint thoughts of Edgeleaf echo in your mind: "im sorry, didn't mean to kill of those people..."

Slorne says, "and with all the chaos reigning around us, I can't see any reason to fault you on a small oversight"

You say, "I feel terrible, Lylia feels so badly and it was not her fault in the least, I just Welled her, she did not ask for it."

Slorne rubs you gently.

signal And I detest doing anything that shows my affiliation thus breaking my vow.
Slorne acknowledged your signal.

You hear the faint thoughts of Lylia echo in your mind: "I am having a small party in Helga's to celebrate our victory over the trolls. All are welcome to join us."

You say, "I am just glad you are here, it helps to have you with me."

You smile at Slorne.

Slorne smiles at you.

Slorne says, "I'm glad I can be of help to you after all you've done for me"

You say, "Feel like joining the others at Helga's? I have to show my face sooner or later."

Slorne smiles at you.

Slorne says, "why not"

You say, "Lorminstra smiled on me and replaced one of the deeds, I should feel honored and just remember that part."

You smile.

Slorne beams happily at you!

 

 

[Helga's Tavern, Barroom]
You elbow your way into one of the open spaces along the bar. The countertop of oft-polished modwir wood bears pits and stains from years of use. Helga, the ancient, obese proprietor, is stationed behind the bar, absentmindedly wiping a glass with a dirty towel. Dressed in a drab brown smock, she seems as permanent a fixture here as the dark-toned panelling and the dingy counter. A small fireplace in one corner burns feebly, adding little light or warmth to the room. You also see a large sign, a set of swinging doors that serve as the only exit and a dark doorway that glows slightly.
Also in the room: Setzier who is seated, Nastrum, Plumbley, Dyxie, Lord Exttior, Brandain, Lord Eahlstan, Lord Armaxis who is seated, Mnar who is seated, Lord Pelendur, Lord Dragonshield who is seated, Lady Lylia, Maelcom, Kynsuken who is seated
Obvious exits: south.
Slorne followed.

You shuffle your feet.

Plumbley exclaims, "Bestest friends at a party are the bestest!"

You sit down.

Lylia just kissed you on the cheek.

Lylia says, "Danay! You did come. Thank you."

Lylia smiles at you.

Danay smiles weakly.

Lylia just ordered the Dragonsdraught Ale. Helga says, "Ahh. A very good choice. A good choice, indeed..." She smiles slightly, pours the ale and places it on the bar.

Lylia carefully counts her silver and pays her.

Lylia sips her tea.

Lylia sips her grog.

Lylia drops her mug! It bounces a few times and comes to rest in a corner of the bar. Since it wasn't empty, there is now quite a mess on the floor which Helga doesn't seem to appreciate. She summons one of the help who grudgingly obliges the boss and quickly cleans it up.

Helga says, "I can tolerate a bit of fun, Lylia...but I'd suggest you be a bit more careful." The look on her face tells you that she's probably controlling a violent temper.

Lylia exclaims, "Oh!"

You blink at Lylia.

(Lylia favors Helga with a baleful stare.)

You ask, "Are you all right?"

You peer quizzically at Lylia.

Lylia says, "It was an accident, you old hag."

Lylia says, "Helga is an over-the-hill troll."

Lylia snickers.

Armaxis begins chuckling at Lylia.

Brandain chuckles.

Plumbley gawks at Lylia.

You nod to Lylia.

Plumbley exclaims, "Helga is the bestest!"

Helga barks to one of the help, "Bring in another barrel! Looks like it may be a good night for revelry!"

Plumbley bounces around happily.

Lylia leans against the battered bar.

Armaxis says, "Yes, but helga smellsss the...'worstest'."

 

A bit later discussion turned to the trolls, and as tavern tales are wont to do...

Nastrum says, "Trolls can be most bothersome, no doubt this Troll was out to cause mischief as trolls like to do."

Lylia nods to Nastrum.

Lylia says, "I have never known a one who was not a quarrelsome blighter."

Maji asks, "three headed troll eh?"

Maji peers quizzically at Zorkell.

Zorkell nods to Maji.

Mnar nods to Maji.

Mnar says, "Undead, too."

Zorkell exclaims, "With huge fangs!"

Maji grins.

Maji asks, "six fangs?"

Maji peers quizzically at Zorkell.

Lurch says, "twelve"

Maji laughs!

Zorkell exclaims, "Ten and a half!"

Lurch says, "long sharp pointy fangs..."

You say, "Sylanae saw one with eighteen heads."

Zorkell exclaims, "Big as a whaaaale!"

Mnar says, "Twelve fangs, four on each head."

Lurch rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Lylia exclaims, "Eighteen heads!"

Brandain nods to Lylia.

Maji asks, "he have spikes comin outta his back as well?"

Lylia scoffs.

Brandain says, "Aye, true."

Lylia exclaims, "Oh, she did not!"

Lylia waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Lylia asks, "And wings, too?"

Zorkell nods to Maji.

Maji chuckles.

Lylia snickers.

Mnar exclaims, "With wings the size of a sail!"

Zorkell exclaims, "And tails!"

Maji asks, "an fire spitin breath?"

Setzier asks, "It's saliva was like acid?"

Mnar says, "And it breathed fire"

Mollan begins chuckling at Zorkell.

Maji exclaims, "An... it had gas... posion gas!"

Maji gasps.

Maji asks, "An.. it sorta looked like... Helga?"

Maji cowers.

Zorkell exclaims, "It looked like helga and Edwina put together!"

Maji gawks at Zorkell.

(Theonas the archer had shown up so was being caught up on events)

Theonas softly says, "wha battle"

Lylia says, "There were trolls. Many of them, with more heads than a giant could count."

Roelon exclaims, "Trolls everywhere!"

Lylia says, "I hear some of them breathed fire, but do not believe it."

Lylia waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Zorkell says, "Oh it breathed fire alright."

Zorkell says, "It swooped down and stole all my plunder."

Spunn says, "Although most of the trolls were no more imposing than a small child, there were a few that proved to be quite deadly."

Lylia asks, "So, Spunn...did you see the firebreathing, winged, fanged, clawed trolls that spat acid?"

Mnar says, "Undead, Lylia.. it was undead too"

Zorkell says, "With 5 tails Lylia."

Lylia nods to Zorkell.

Setzier exclaims, "And acid for saliva!"

Armaxis says, "And twenty headsss...and massive sharp claws and all that rot, and the head of Tsalin barking madly with hundredsss of fangs..."

Armaxis stares off into space.

Lylia snickers.

Setzier begins chuckling at Armaxis.

Zorkell exclaims, "And 7 tentacles!"

Brandain says, "I saw something like that, Lylia.. Mind, the angle was a little odd with my head on the wrong end of me."

Spunn says, "I'm most certainly not impressed by trolls, no matter how many heads they may have."

Lylia nods to Brandain.

Lylia asks, "Then why did you not fetch me a head, Spunn?"

Spunn says, "ah, but I did"

Lylia scoffs.

Lylia exclaims, "Oh, get out!"

Spunn removes a severed troll warrior head from in his woven cloak.

Spunn exclaims, "BEHOLD!"

Lylia's jaw drops.

Lylia exclaims, "You really did!"

Lylia laughs!

Lylia applauds.

Brandain applauds.

Brandain exclaims, "Well done!"

 

(Conversation had gone on to other things....then Sylanae joined us....so after a bit it seemed like a good idea to bring up her 18 headed troll again...)

You say, "Sylanae tell them, they did not believe you saw a troll with eighteen heads."

Sylanae exclaims, "I sure did!"

Mnar says, "Hm.. perhaps I've had enough to drink.. the room is moving."

You exclaim, "See?!"

Lylia begins chuckling at Mnar.

You exclaim, "She saw a troll with eighteen heads!"

Setzier squints.

Sylanae says, "It squished me up good too"

Sylanae frowns.

Mollan asks, "i thought it was ten heads?"

Armaxis asks, "And the arse of Marlu?"

Armaxis peers quizzically at you.

Sylanae says, "Nope, eighteen at least."

Sylanae sips her ale.

Zorkell exclaims, "And 7 tentacles!"

Giantphang asks, "you are talking about the bajillion headed troll?"

Maji exclaims, "seven what?!"

Giantphang gawks at Sylanae.

Maji peers quizzically at Zorkell.

Sylanae gawks at Zorkell.

Lylia whispers, "Are you doing all right? I still feel bad about that."

Sylanae asks, "Yours had tentacles?"

Zorkell exclaims, "Wings big as the spitfire's sails!"

Zorkell nods to Sylanae.

Sylanae says, "Wow.."

Lylia says, "Sylanae, we had tried to catch up to you all evening! Forgive me, I dashed off too quickly."

>whis lyl Tis not your fault. I will get over it.
You whisper quietly to Lylia.

(I was actually really down in the dumps because at the rate I had been hunting, 10K experience was almost a month's worth of advancement I'd lost.)

Maji snickers.

Mnar says, "It had seven heads, and ten horns upon those heads... very scary thing."

Mnar sips his mead.

Sylanae nods to Mnar.

Zorkell exclaims, "Horns even!"

Mnar asks, "Oh, I didn't mention the horns?"

Lylia says, "Horns---and great tusks, too."

You say, "Syl they tried to outdo you and say they saw a winged troll that spits acid."

Zorkell looks over at Mnar and shakes his head.

Lylia exclaims, "Tusks the length of my arm!"

Spunn says, "quite a beast"

Lylia raises her hand.

Sylanae exclaims, "Bah!"

Mnar exclaims, "And its ears, as big as shields!"

Slorne grins.

Setzier says, "I can prove the eighteen headed troll existed."

Spunn glances at Lylia.

Setzier squints.

Sylanae says, "I didn't even tell you about its third eye.."

Setzier says, "For you see..."

Spunn peers quizzically at Setzier.

Zorkell cackles!

You chuckle at Sylanae.

Setzier removes a huge severed troll head from in his black rapture cloak.

Sylanae says, "right smack in the middle of its forehead."

Setzier exclaims, "I got one of the heads!"

Lylia asks, "Yours only had three eyes?"

Setzier raises his severed troll head skyward!

Spunn gasps.

Lurch says, "look at this.. get Lylia away from the old man, and she gets tipsy and boisterous"

Lurch grins.

Giantphang gawks at Setzier.

Sylanae says, "In the front.."

Sylanae nods to Lylia.

Zorkell exclaims, "And nose as big as a pyrothag's club!"

You chuckle at Zorkell.

Setzier exclaims, "See! The eighteen headed troll existed!"

Lylia says, "I am not tipsy, nor am I boisterous."

Lurch says, "oh relax.. I wont tell"

Lurch nods to Lylia.

Sylanae says, "Mine didn't even have a nose.."

Sylanae blinks.

Setzier says, "Proof"

You say, "You are boisterous."

Lylia exclaims, "Danay! I am not!"

Lylia places a hand over her heart.

You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

Spunn says, "Let this be a lesson to them."

Giantphang exclaims, "A lesson to the trolls!"

Lylia says, "Spunn, we have seen that old moldy thing. Quit while you are a head."

Lylia laughs!

(Lylia slaps her knee.)

Setzier smirks.

Lylia says, "Oh, I just kill me."

Brandain chuckles.

Lylia snickers.

Zorkell chuckles.

Danura chuckles.

Spunn snorts.

Sylanae says, "I'm not even gonna ask.."

Sylanae shakes her head.

You gaze heavenward.

Setzier says, "Don't let all the excitment go to your head."

Setzier waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Giantphang says, "Mel would like to make a short speech."

Spunn asks, "Nobody ever accused the high elves of being funny did they?"

Lylia shifts her eyes to Setzier.

Sylanae grins.

Brandain says, "It is a commentary on the drinks served here that anyone at all found that amusing."

Mnar says, "Humorless bunch."

Spunn put a severed troll warrior head in his woven cloak.

Lylia raises an eyebrow in Spunn's direction.

Lylia begins chuckling at Brandain.

Giantphang raises his dead fly skyward!

Lurch says, "put Mel away before I drop him in Setzier's drink"

Spunn cowers away from Lylia!

Lurch grins.

Setzier smiles slightly and calls out, "Helga! There's a warfly in my drink, and its name is Mel!"

Zorkell cackles!

Giantphang gawks at Setzier.

You blink at Setzier.

You exclaim, "Setzier made a joke!"

Setzier stares off into space.

Sylanae blinks.

Lylia nods to you.

Sylanae says, "History has been made."

Lylia exclaims, "I know---I am amazed!"

Sylanae says, "And I was here to witness"

(Setzier moves to lean on Danay, but notices the stools are too far apart.)

Setzier falls over.

You nod to Sylanae.

Lylia says, "He made one earlier, too."

Setzier groans.

You blink at Setzier.

Setzier stands up.

(Setzier brushes off his breeches.)

Setzier says, "Must be the troll head."

(Setzier walks and sits back on the stool.)

Armaxis says, "Good evening, all."

Lylia says, "Goodnight, Armaxis."

Armaxis says, "Have a good evening, don't get too...drunk."

Armaxis clears his throat.

Lord Armaxis went through a set of swinging doors that serve as the only exit.

Sylanae bites her lip.

Lylia yells, "I never get drunk!"

Lylia surveys the area.

Setzier smirks.

You glance at Lylia.

You clasp a hand over your mouth.

You snicker.

Setzier says, "You only get knocked unconscious"

Setzier nods to Lylia.

Sylanae says, "She just gets tired.."

Lylia pokes Setzier in the ribs.

Sylanae says, "that's all.."

Setzier snickers.

Lylia nods to Sylanae.

Spunn says, "I'm afraid I don't feel safe in the presence of a drunken sorceress."

Lylia raises an eyebrow in Spunn's direction.

Setzier says, "Excuse me a moment, I must find another victim."

Setzier just went south.

Lylia says, "Then it is a damned good thing there are no drunken Sorceresses here."

Setzier just arrived.

Setzier shifts his weight.

Lurch grins.

You nod to Lylia.

Setzier says, "I knew it wasn't there."

Setzier went through a set of swinging doors that serve as the only exit.

(Lylia nods authoritatively.)

Sylanae coughs.

Spunn bites his lip.

Spunn nods to Lylia.

 

We played a drinking game where you had to tell two short stories, one true and one not. Everyone else guessed which was false and if you guessed wrong you had to take a drink. Slorne had a bit of trouble with the second tale...

Slorne gulps.

Slorne sips her mead. Slorne is stumbling around with a silly expression on her face.

Slorne is sputtering some sort of jibberish that seems to be of relative importance to her.

Slorne is reeling around with a silly grin on her face.

Slorne is sputtering some sort of jibberish that seems to be of relative importance to her.

Slorne is reeling around with a silly grin on her face.

Slorne puts her head in her hands and moans softly. She doesn't look too good. As a matter of fact, she looks terrible.

Slorne exclaims, "...and I walked away without even a scratch!"

You laugh out loud!

Sylanae exclaims, "I pick number two!"

Sylanae nods to Slorne.

Slorne grins.

Brandain chuckles.

You applaud.

Slorne asks, "so which was true?"

Slorne grins.

Lylia laughs!

Giantphang exclaims, "one!"

Lylia exclaims, "The second! The second!"

Sylanae nods to Lylia.

Brandain says, "I shall have to go out on a limb here.."

Sylanae exclaims, "Definately!"

Brandain says, "And say number two."

You exclaim, "I vote for the second one!"

Slorne raises her Golden Fox mead skyward!

Giantphang exclaims, "it was one!" Giantphang exclaims, "I know it was!"

Slorne says, "I still bear the sabre Sir Welan gave me"

(Referring to the first story)

Slorne winks.

Sylanae beams!

Sylanae exclaims, "Bottom's up!"

Sylanae sips her ale.

Lylia sips her ale.

 

Later, Lylia takes her leave...

(Lylia makes her way to the swinging doors, swinging a bit herself.)

Sylanae says, "Steady as she goes"

Lady Lylia's group went through a set of swinging doors that serve as the only exit.

Nastrum begins chuckling at Sylanae.

 

11/21/99

A few days later...they were baaack

Alex was Coning, annoying pretty much every other player...but just like the shadow troll, the warlord took care of the problem..

A troll warlord swings a closed fist at Alex!
AS: +1279 vs DS: +350 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +79 = +1027
... and hits for 120 points of damage!
Smash to cheek driving bone through the eye and into the brain.

* Alex drops dead at your feet!

Alex didn't really get the hint the first time though...he and his Cone came back, with the same exact results...though the warlord had outfitted himself a wee bit better by then...

A troll warlord swings a claidhmore at Alex!
AS: +999 vs DS: +300 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +73 = +816
... and hits for 415 points of damage!
A mighty blow cleaves a swath through Alex's back, taking the spine with it.

* Alex drops dead at your feet!

 

Victorae didn't learn from Alex's mistakes...

A troll warlord swings a claidhmore at Victorae!
AS: +999 vs DS: +256 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +48 = +835
... and hits for 419 points of damage!
Wicked slash slices open Victorae's chest!
Heart and lungs pureed! Sickening!

* Victorae drops dead at your feet!

Ya just can't see that enough where invasion Coners are concerned!

 

Pelendur says, "The warlord seems to be picking his targets."

Zylianara raises an eyebrow in Pelendur's direction.

Pelendur says, "He killed most of the wizards that were casting cone."

Zylianara chuckles.

Zylianara says, "Good"

Fremie says, "good"

 

A troll warlord swings a claidhmore at Neimanz!
AS: +999 vs DS: +250 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +42 = +820
... and hits for 23 points of damage!
Large gash to the right arm, several muscles torn.
He is stunned!
Claidhmore clashes with golvern plate armor!
[STR/DU: 75/200 vs. 99/614, d100(Open)= 44]

How's that for damage reduction?!

 

Nanna was infamous for using her special auction weapon to attack and kill "untouchable" creatures with the flares. It's speculated that she was single handedly responsible for the weapons being greatly downtweaked in power. Guess the troll didn't like her style either...

Nanna thrusts with a flaming rolaren awl-pike at a troll warlord!
AS: +137 vs DS: +1093 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +7 = -917
A clean miss.
Not even close.
The orange flames surrounding the rolaren awl-pike strike the troll warlord with a agonizing burst!
... 25 points of damage!
Blow grazes left arm lightly.

A troll warlord swings a claidhmore at Nanna!
AS: +999 vs DS: +492 with AvD: +45 + d100 roll: +9 = +561
... and hits for 294 points of damage!
Masterful slash to Nanna's lower back!
Spinal cord and life are just memories now.

* Nanna drops dead at your feet!

 

This guy really knew how to get in the spirit of things...

You hear the ghostly voice of Razo say, "this is crap, "

You hear the ghostly voice of Razo say, "the gm's have gone to far this time"

You hear the ghostly voice of Razo say, "i get killed for nothing"

You hear the ghostly voice of Razo say, "thats uncalled for"

I guess the first time the warlord killed him wasn't enough that he had to follow the warlord to be killed again? Heh.

 

After fogging Razo to the gate I went back out looking for action...

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
Growing among the warm grasses are a few scattered trees. It is hard to tell if the forest you can see to the west is encroaching upon the grasslands or if it is slowly being harvested and replaced for grazing. Obvious paths: south, northwest.

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head: "Where are the troll kings?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Ariyel touch your mind: "Darkstone ::duck::"

You focus your mind on Ariyel and think: "Very funny."

 

I didn't find the troll kings, but I did finally find one of the vortece wandering the countryside at the time...

north
[Lower Dragonsclaw, Grasslands]
The ground slopes slightly here, giving you pause to look up at the thick, puffy cumulus clouds and their shapes, which are continuously altered by the four winds. You also see a lava troll, a massive twisting vortex and a falcon.
Also here: Lord Deathknght, Sylanae, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: south, northwest.

The twisting vortex pulses darkly, expanding even further! The vortex pulls at you intensely as you lose control and are sucked directly into its depths! Time and space blur before your eyes, stretching and warping until...

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Lord Balantine, Whamzemi, Corvalis
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.

Sylanae blinks.

Mollan says, "this isn't funny"

You exclaim, "ack!"

Shangarr says, "okay...sae de vortex return"

Sylanae says, "Golly"

Whamzemi grumbles.

You hug Sylanae.

Sylanae waves to you.

You say, "Fancy meeting you here."

Sylanae exclaims, "Hiya!"

You say, "We need to get out."

You reach out and hold Sylanae's hand.

You say, "We will lose our spirit."

Sylanae says, "I think Imma live here"

n>
Funny how life seems to repeat itself...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Corvalis, Whamzemi, Lord Shangarr, Sylanae
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

Sylanae nods.

Sylanae says, "Oh nevermind"

You wonder, now that you have it all to do over again...
[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Sylanae, Corvalis, Whamzemi, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

Sylanae frowns.

Time and space fold in upon itself...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Corvalis, Sylanae, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

You feel strange here...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Corvalis, Sylanae, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

You feel that if you just move forward enough you'll find your way out of this hiccough in time and space...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Sylanae, Corvalis, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

Things remembered, things forgotten, things never done...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Mollan, Sylanae, Corvalis, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

You wail!

You travel among the star field, randomly seeing visions of your past...

Roundtime: 3 sec.

[Temporal Rift]
Time and space seem to swirl around you. You catch brief glimpses of events both past and future. Beyond these strange and confusing visions extends a vast, ever-changing field of stars, pinpoints of light against unfathomable utter blackness. It is very cold here.
Also here: Sylanae, Mollan, Corvalis, Lord Shangarr
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, up, down.
Sylanae followed.

nYou suddenly notice that the images of your past are catching up with the instant you tripped the magical trap. With a blinding flash you find yourself whisked forward in time and space until...

[Glatoph, Arch]
You're perched at the very top of the stone arch, overlooking the lava pool. It's hotter up here than you've ever imagined any place could be, without actually being on fire. The porous lava rock under your feet is covered with rusty brown stains. You also see a mace, a troll skin, the Shandi disk and a wight skin.
Also in the room: Bayard, Shandi
Obvious exits: northeast, southwest.

You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.

You ask, "Where in blazes am I?"

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Sylanae.

Sylanae giggles.

You ask, "Where are we?"

Sylanae leans on you.

You survey the area.

Sylanae says, "In fire guardians"

You say, "I do not want to be here."

You scowl.

>You gesture.
Your surroundings blur for a moment . . .
[Wehnimer's, North Dock]
The dock's planks are dull and weathered from the salt spray of many seasons. As you gaze north across the dark blue waters of Darkstone Bay, you see a flock of ice geese silhouetted against the sky. The hulk of a derelict coastal sailer is tethered to the end of the pier. You also see the dock foreman, a stack of empty crates and a blue gate framed by a tall stockade wall.
Also here: Sylanae
Obvious paths: west.

You ask, "Where did you end up Syl?"

Sylanae says, "the shrine on the island"

You exclaim, "I was just about to try and attack that troll when I got sucked away!"

Sylanae says, "I was just wandering.."

You chuckle.

Sylanae exclaims, "Then blam!"

You say, "Funny night for wandering."

Sylanae says, "Well"

You exclaim, "Doom is out there!"

Sylanae says, "I tend to have fun when I wander"

Sylanae nods.

Sylanae says, "Found my first vortex"

Sylanae leans back.

You cackle!

You say, "Me too."

You hear the faint thoughts of Pelendur touch your mind: "More action down south in the Grasslands, where are you?"

You focus your mind on Pelendur and think: "I was there, but the vortex got me."

 

After a couple battles with smaller stuff we found some tougher trolls...youch...

A black troll swings a claidhmore at Boydd!
AS: +1924 vs DS: +319 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +63 = +1697
... and hits for 206 points of damage!
Terrible slash to Boydd's side!
Entrails spill out, onto the ground! Death can be SO messy.

* Boydd drops dead at your feet!

 

Syl was beating up nicely on a massive troll...

Sylanae swings a diamond-edged black vultite falchion at a massive troll!
AS: +299 vs DS: +163 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +71 = +228
... and hits for 47 points of damage!
The massive troll is backed up by a strong slash to its abdomen!

 

Yay...I finally got a hit in! (Lots of people had their search flags set so you couldn't get rid of dead bodies and I kept wasting my time trying to attack already dead stuff....grrrrr.)

You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a massive troll!
AS: +342 vs DS: +203 with AvD: +17 + d100 roll: +81 = +237
... and hit for 34 points of damage!
Smooth slash to the massive troll's hip!
Nice crunching sound.
Roundtime: 5 sec.

 

Trying to find the black troll...

* Starsnuffer just bit the dust!

Zylianara says, "Err"

You say, "uh oh."

You say, "Snuffer."

Zylianara says, "snuffer was snuffed"

You say, "That cannot be good."

 

The Doom Squad finds a bit more action...

You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a deranged troll golem!
AS: +342 vs DS: +234 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +47 = +180
... and hit for 21 points of damage!
Glancing strike to the head!
** Your pommeled eonake longsword flares with a burst of flame! **
... 45 points of damage!
Flames burn hole in chest exposing ribs!
Roundtime: 5 sec.

Sylanae swings a diamond-edged black vultite falchion at a deranged troll golem!
AS: +314 vs DS: +234 with AvD: +27 + d100 roll: +93 = +200
... and hits for 26 points of damage!
Deft slash across chest draws blood!
The troll golem takes a deep breath.
Suddenly, Sylanae's black vultite falchion glows with an icy blue light!

After that battle was finished...

Sylanae says, "Death and destruction thy name is Sylanae"

Sylanae nods.

 

Looking for action again...after Verneda joined us...

You say, "If anyone knows where we should be going say so."

Sylanae says, "I suggest in a doom related direction"

Sylanae nods.

Sylanae says, "Look... two luscious empaths and two plump and delicious clerics ripe for the killin'."

Sylanae says, "We should be overrun with trolls"

Pelendur says, "Take the empaths first."

Pelendur whistles tunelessly to himself.

(Sylanae flexes her muscles.)

Verneda exclaims, "Come get me!"

Sylanae growls ferociously!

Verneda snarls menacingly!

 

We finally found the black troll again...it wasn't saying anything...but still picking targets apparently...

Thrandel drew his foot back to kick the troll, but apparently thought better of it.

A black troll swings a claidhmore at Thrandel!
AS: +1924 vs DS: +356 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +39 = +1651
... and hits for 782 points of damage!
Powerful slash leaves Thrandel without a right leg!
Thrandel screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!

* Thrandel drops dead at your feet!

You say, "Oops."

A black troll kicks Thrandel.

Kerl says, "ouch"

 

A wave of power flows out of Kadesha and toward a black troll. Suddenly the black troll bursts into flames! The black troll flails about wildly while trying to extinguish the flames.
... 15 points of damage!
Minor burns to left leg. That hurts a bit.

(Repeat about 20 times)

A black troll stands up.

A black troll just went south.

Lady Kadesha just went south.

* Kadesha just bit the dust!

 

We followed....Kadesha got her revenge...

To your utter amazement, Kadesha's mouth opens and a terrible scream of rage comes out along with a powerful bolt of energy which burst forth from Kadesha's pale body toward a black troll. It is entirely consumed as the energy penetrates its body!
... 30 points of damage!
Heavy spark to abdomen. Bet that hurts.
... 35 points of damage!
Visible wisps of electricity shoot up left arm. Youch!
... 30 points of damage!
Heavy spark to left leg. The black troll cringes in surprise.
... 25 points of damage!
Light shock to left arm. That stings!
... 30 points of damage!
Shocking jolt to forehead. Painful.
... 30 points of damage!
Heavy spark to left arm. Gonna hurt tomorrow.
... 25 points of damage!
Light shock to abdomen. That stings!
... 35 points of damage!
Shocking jolt to right hand stiffens skin around knuckles.
... 35 points of damage!
Visible wisps of electricity shoot up left arm. Youch!
... 35 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Heavy spark to right leg. The black troll cringes in surprise.
The black troll topples to the ground and becomes motionless.

 

Bunch more trolls showed up in response...

A troll wraith lashes outward with powerful blasts of wind and waves of magic!
The wraith vs. Bronnwyn.
CS: +300 - TD: +616 + CvA: +12 + d100: +76 - -5 == -223
Warded off!
The wraith vs. Jeam.
CS: +300 - TD: +7 + CvA: +17 + d100: +74 - +5 == +379
Warding failed!
Jeam drops his shield!
Jeam drops his broadsword! J
eam screams in agony and falls to the ground, wrapping his arms around his head!

The wraith withdraws the wind to attack Jeam!
A troll wraith claws at Jeam!
AS: +275 vs DS: +34 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +6 = +282
... and hits for 71 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters spine and punctures lung!

* Jeam drops dead at your feet!

 

Littlespell was the next Coner to go into action....no warlord or black troll to teach him...but the poor dear was scared anyway...

Littlespell hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a a troll wraith!
The troll wraith absorbs the bolt without effect.

Littlespell hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a wild troll hillman!
AS: +204 vs DS: +207 with AvD: +51 + d100 roll: +42 = +90
A clean miss.

Littlespell hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a rolton!
AS: +204 vs DS: +0 with AvD: +51 + d100 roll: +99 = +354
... and hits for 304 points of damage!
Horrifying electrical shock converts head into blood-stained glass. Death is a step up.
The rolton hisses one last time and dies.

Littlespell drops to his knees in utter despair! Overcome by the pure evil emanating from the skeletal troll lord, Littlespell's arms fall slack at his side and his eyes grow wide with an overwhelming look of fear!

 

Awww....too bad....

A withered skeletal troll lord thrusts with a splintered lance at Littlespell!
AS: +274 vs DS: +158 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +49 = +200
... and hits for 113 points of damage!
Incredible blast shatters head into a red spray.

* Littlespell drops dead at your feet!

The skeletal troll lord howls in evil delight!

A deranged troll golem heads north, dragging the body of Littlespell behind him!

 

Sleepy getting in on the action...

A troll wraith makes a move toward the gate. Suddenly the town guard draws his weapon and engages the wraith. "Away foul beast! You're not welcome here!" he cries.

A town guard swings a closed fist at a troll wraith!
AS: +220 vs DS: +310 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +9 = -62
A clean miss.

 

 

The screen scroll was so horrendous I don't think Syl ever noticed she wasn't making contact, she just kept valiantly swinging away...

Sylanae swings a diamond-edged black vultite falchion at a deranged troll golem!
AS: +279 vs DS: +314 with AvD: +27 + d100 roll: +70 = +62
A clean miss. Not even close.

I didn't do anything the entire time...my computer was locked up from the screen scroll. Grumbles. They were filling me in on what happened after the battle finished...

>[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
To the west, the landscape is gradually changing from a thick dark forest to an open, green grassy plain. You also see a grey wolf who is sitting, a falcon that is flying around, a rolton pelt and a weathered canvas tent.
Also here: Lord Drugal, Whamzemi, Lord Cemb, Zylianara, Lord Pelendur, Verneda, Lord Thunderlion, Sylanae, Lord Farliegh, Nitenibanme
Obvious paths: north, south.

Sylanae says, "That's when all chaos broke loose"

Sylanae says, "But I saved everyone"

Sylanae nods to you.

You laugh out loud!

Sylanae says, "So don't worry"

You beam at Sylanae.

You hug Sylanae.

You exclaim, "Thank you!"

Sylanae grins.

Sylanae says, "Oh no, it was nothing"

 

A bit later still standing around talking...

A fiendish troll just arrived.

A fiendish troll just went north.

You exclaim, "ack!"

>Roundtime: 3 sec.
You attempt to blend with the surroundings and feel confident that no one has noticed your doing so.

You ask, "Where did it go?"

Pelendur says, "Looked to be fiendish."

 

We didn't find the fiendish one, but did get in another good battle...

You throw your head back and howl!

Pelendur raises his shimmering ora warmace in triumph!

You raise your pommeled eonake longsword in triumph!

You exclaim, "Doom!"

Pelendur says, "Still in one piece too."

Pelendur grins.

You say, "We are all still alive too."

You grin.

You say, "I am impressed."

Verneda raises her fist defiantly.

Pelendur grins.

Sylanae says, "Of course we are"

Pelendur says, "I kept pushing people in front of me..."

Pelendur whistles tunelessly to himself.

Zylianara chuckles.

Sylanae says, "I noticed.."

You chuckle at Pelendur.

Farliegh exclaims, "so that's who it was!"

(Sylanae rubs her side.)

 

We came across a discussion about Cone in invasions...

Gulath says, "I killed like 40 people on time coning heh"

Yeah...Pelendur and I were two of them...the moron.

 

Things were in a lull...

You belt out, "Come on trolls!"

Verneda glances at you.

You survey the area.

A rolton scampers in.

You scowl at a rolton.

You say, "You are not a troll."

Verneda exclaims, "Come get Danay!"

Verneda points at you.

You chuckle at Verneda.

Verneda whistles tunelessly to herself.

Verneda says, "Just helpin"

Verneda grins.

You nod to Verneda.

You say, "Big help."

Sylanae asks, "You don't mind if we offer you up as a sacrifice do ya?"

Sylanae glances at you.

You belt out, "We want trolls!"

Amadeus exclaims, "No we don't!"

Amadeus pokes you in the ribs.

You say, "Do too."

You nod to Amadeus.

Sylanae says, "All trolls owe a debt to the Amazons."

Amadeus says, "nope, nope, nope."

Sylanae nods to Amadeus.

Amadeus says, "You do, not "we"."

You nod to Sylanae.

Farliegh nods to Sylanae.

Lavinnia says, "I think yer outvoted, Amadeus."

You exclaim, "Vengeance!"

Pelendur says, "Come and sing of the mighty exploits of Sylanae, Amadeus."

Amadeus laughs!

Sylanae exclaims, "Ooo I'm going to be exploited!"

Sylanae starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.

A troll hillman just arrived!
A two-headed troll ambles in.

Sylanae beams!

Pelendur points at a wild troll hillman.

Amadeus screams!

Sylanae yells, "Blood!"

You exclaim, "Troll!"

(I didn't even get a swing in before they were killed)

Pelendur asks, "Two... two is all we get?"

Verneda exclaims, "Danay's still alive and well, bring some more!"

Sylanae says, "I thought we rated at least three.."

 

 

A rolton tries to bite Sylanae!
AS: +10 vs DS: +616 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +33 = -543
A clean miss.

A rolton drools with ravenous hunger!

You swing a nephrite pommeled eonake longsword at a rolton!
AS: +307 vs DS: +30 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +79 = +397
... and hit for 176 points of damage!
Gruesome, slashing blow to the side of the rolton's head!
Skull split open! Brain (and life) vanishes in a fine mist.
The rolton falls back into a heap and dies.
Roundtime: 5 sec.

Blaqtar gawks at you.

Sylanae says, "That'll teach it"

Verneda says, "I saw that! It tried to bite Sylanae"

Sylanae nods to Verneda.

You nod to Verneda.

Blaqtar begins chuckling at Verneda.

Verneda says, "tsk tsk"

You say, "So I protected her."

You nod.

Sylanae exclaims, "Let that be a lesson to roltons everywhere!"

Verneda nods to you.

You grin.

Verneda says, "Good thing you were here, Danay"

You nod to Verneda.

You tighten your grip on your pommeled eonake longsword.

 

 

[Hearthstone, Courtyard]
Before you stands a grand old manor, framed by huge willows to the east and west. The elegant trees sway gently, dappling the cobblestone courtyard with ever-shifting patterns of light and dark. Snippets of conversation drift away from the long porch stretching along the full width of the great old house, as several guests enjoy the hospitality and ambience of this fine hideaway. You also see the Dremel disk, a spotted owl, a filthy tan cap, a clear zircon, a clear zircon, a clear zircon, some aloeas stem, a brown zircon, a rock crystal, a dusty violet cloak, a rock crystal, some wolifrew lichen, a rose-marrow potion, a good lockpick, a good lockpick, a rock crystal, a tattered tan scarf, a yellow zircon, a brown zircon, a piece of amber, a yellow zircon, a hollow tree stump and the porch steps.
Also here: Dremel, Lord Palroo
Obvious paths: south.
Blaqtar, Eahlstan, Thunderlion, Nitenibanme, Verneda, Sylanae, Pelendur and Farliegh followed.

You say, "I think it is all over."

You say, "Zircon collection."

You survey the area.

Amadeus came down the porch steps.

Amadeus shrieks!

Amadeus exclaims, "They almost got me!"

You ask, "Who did?"

Verneda blinks at Amadeus.

You peer quizzically at Amadeus.

Amadeus exclaims, "The evil trolls!"

Amadeus flails his arms about.

Sylanae gasps.

You wave a hand at Amadeus, dismissing him indifferently.

Amadeus nods.

Amadeus gasps.

Sylanae says, "All this time we shoulda been using bard bait."

Amadeus glances at you.

Sylanae snaps her fingers.

Amadeus splutters.

Amadeus says, "hundred of trolls came after you left..."

Amadeus gulps.

Amadeus exclaims, "I hate trolls!"

You lean on Farliegh.

You say, "No more troll blood today I guess."

Sylanae paces back and forth.

Farliegh grumbles.

Amadeus exclaims, "Thank the Gods... I hate trolls!"

Amadeus flails his arms about.

Farliegh nods to you.

Verneda says, "Doesnt look that way"

Farliegh says, "looks that way"

You say, "It was good while it lasted....I hope Shilein was proud."

Sylanae nods to you.

Farliegh nods to you.

Farliegh casually toys with his wedding armband.

Farliegh sighs softly.

You rub Farliegh.

Sylanae says, "We wreaked a good bit o' havok"