Nov 25, 2019 6:39 pm
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Just a question for clarification: Garth wanted to smash the gem, does he allow Mavis to take over?Gameplay - The Dragon Who Asked Too Much
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Nov 25, 2019 6:40 pm
Ruby doesn't say anything, simply staring at Garth with concern on her face. Maybe she doesn't want the responsibility, or maybe she thinks it's best Garth handle the matter. Regardless of her reasoning she watches from a few feet back, ready to comfort him if he starts breaking down.
What an awful burden to be thrust upon someone so suddenly. And here I thought today was going to be a nice day.
What an awful burden to be thrust upon someone so suddenly. And here I thought today was going to be a nice day.
Nov 25, 2019 7:04 pm
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Garth went to smash one of the ones he is holding. He is not going to stop Mavis from smashing one as well. He doesn't think you need to be a cleric to do it.Nov 25, 2019 7:23 pm
Garth smashes the gemstone with a rock. The ground begins to shake, and light pours forth, shining upwards. The bones in one area gather and knit together, and there is a blinding flash. A small girl in torn clothing appears, staring at her hands, shaking with confusion. The gem in his hand has vanished.
Mavis takes a gemstone to the altar and raises her hammer. She is about to smash it when she notices shattered glass on the altar to an unknown god. Recognizing the shards as the same as the gems in the bag, she hesitates, knowing with certainty this is exactly what the Eater of Innocence had done.
Mavis takes a gemstone to the altar and raises her hammer. She is about to smash it when she notices shattered glass on the altar to an unknown god. Recognizing the shards as the same as the gems in the bag, she hesitates, knowing with certainty this is exactly what the Eater of Innocence had done.
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Edited: I had said that there were broken gems in the bag, but I meant that the broken gems on the altar were the same type as the unbroken ones in the bag.
Nov 25, 2019 8:04 pm
With her hammer raised, Mavis notices the fragments.
Gems, shattered fragments, gems, hammer, shattered fragments, hammer, gems, altar, hammer. Dumbfounded, Mavis spends seconds connecting the symbolism.
Carefully, respectfully she scoops up the soul gems and quickly backs away from the altar.
Best do it tha’sen Garth. she gently places the gems back in his strong hands Freein’ on altar seems like it abuts sacrifice
Aye, this is a precarious seam, best left to the cleric
The gems transferred, Mavis offers Garth her hammer and takes a defensive position by the child.
Mavis calls out over her shoulder to the child S’aw’reet pet. Tha’s safe now. Tha’ from mourning t’n?
Gems, shattered fragments, gems, hammer, shattered fragments, hammer, gems, altar, hammer. Dumbfounded, Mavis spends seconds connecting the symbolism.
Carefully, respectfully she scoops up the soul gems and quickly backs away from the altar.
Best do it tha’sen Garth. she gently places the gems back in his strong hands Freein’ on altar seems like it abuts sacrifice
Aye, this is a precarious seam, best left to the cleric
The gems transferred, Mavis offers Garth her hammer and takes a defensive position by the child.
Mavis calls out over her shoulder to the child S’aw’reet pet. Tha’s safe now. Tha’ from mourning t’n?
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That was close!Last edited November 25, 2019 8:05 pm
Nov 25, 2019 8:12 pm
Hehsh prays to no one. He never learned how to pray and to be frank the whole calling on a higher power for salvation thing always seemed a little far fetched. Sure the gods helped out every now and again, but it seems like the people here on the plane always do the heavy lifting.
But he does have faith. He believes in Garth, and Mavis and Ruby. He even believes in Hasan since there's no water around. (Hehsh will never let Hasan live that down.) Most of all, as each gem is smashed on this altar, Hehsh believes these souls will move onto a better place.
But he does have faith. He believes in Garth, and Mavis and Ruby. He even believes in Hasan since there's no water around. (Hehsh will never let Hasan live that down.) Most of all, as each gem is smashed on this altar, Hehsh believes these souls will move onto a better place.
Nov 25, 2019 8:19 pm
Garth collects all the small gems and one by one he smashes them.
When he is done, he will look around to see if there seem to be any remaining bones. In case one of the gems was dropped.
When he is done, he will look around to see if there seem to be any remaining bones. In case one of the gems was dropped.
Nov 26, 2019 1:48 am
Each smashed gem resurrects another living child. Ranging in age from four to fourteen, they have no memory of what had happened to them. The oldest tells you they come from a town called Port Dawn.
When the last living gem had been smashed and a child freed, you estimate that the bones of a half dozen others remain.
When the last living gem had been smashed and a child freed, you estimate that the bones of a half dozen others remain.
Nov 26, 2019 4:59 am
Under his breath Hehsh asks "How long ago did the stories say this happened? Did we just hand this town a bunch of orphans who will need food and shelter?"
Nov 26, 2019 5:43 am
I think that the town will welcome children.
Anyone know anything about Port Dawn?
Anyone know anything about Port Dawn?
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Forgot to add history roll. Mourning Town = Port Dawn?Last edited November 26, 2019 5:44 am
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History - (1D20+3)
(15) + 3 = 18
Nov 26, 2019 7:56 am
Machiabelly says:
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Mourning Town = Port Dawn?OOC:
That makes sense.Seemed prosperous town. I reckon Mourning t'n'd welcome bairns - help put their ghosts t'rest too. Nowt to do but find out eh?
Mavis remembers the ominous black gem, wondering if Garth's god can help with that one.
What 'bout black 'un Garth? Mavis indicates the remaining gem Can tha' god help with that an'all?
Mavis has a suspicion that it might be the soul of on the town elders, or perhaps the Eater of Innocence.
Ey Ruby! If that black 'un has soul of evil, how does tha' feel about eatin' it?
Nov 26, 2019 1:29 pm
[ +- ] The story
Mavis finds out that the town is indeed a homophone of Morning and Mourning, and means both to them. The great fireplace diorama in the inn is a testament to the sadness of the dawn, but more so of a legend. It seems that long ago, all of the children went missing and were never found alive. Their bodies were found high in a hill, apparently having committed suicide by drinking sleeping draughts to excess, for abuses at the hands of one of the town elders. The elder was tried and executed for his crimes, but even though all those involved are long dead, the town has never recovered from the sense of loss and their own blindness to what had been occurring. The anniversary of that grim discovery is celebrated as a time of quiet reflection.
Nov 26, 2019 3:05 pm
The name Port Dawn is an old name. I think it may have been the old name of Morning Town, but that is just a guess. If it was, then these are the souls of the children who gave the town its name. Either way, I feel they will find homes for the children.
Garth looks to the black stone.
Let's see if I can find out anything about this ugly thing.
Once more, Garth mutters in prayer. He is loathe to touch the black gem, but that is the price of magic.
Garth looks to the black stone.
Let's see if I can find out anything about this ugly thing.
Once more, Garth mutters in prayer. He is loathe to touch the black gem, but that is the price of magic.
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Casting identify on the black gem.Nov 26, 2019 3:12 pm
The Heartstone, created with the essence of sacrifices by the Eater of Innocence, can cure any disease by touch. While the origin of the stone is obviously evil, the gem itself does not radiate evil or have any other powers.
Nov 26, 2019 3:30 pm
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Ugh. Bagsy not carrying the heartstone of questionable morality.Back t’ Mourning t’n wi’ nippers then Hassan?
Nov 26, 2019 4:20 pm
"Yes that sounds like a good idea." Hasan says while inspecting the childrens.
"Are any of you hungry, I've got some rations you can nibble on until we get to town." he asks the children
"Are any of you hungry, I've got some rations you can nibble on until we get to town." he asks the children
Nov 26, 2019 4:52 pm
Hehsh eyeballs the children. Human kids look so funny to him. Then again, humans are pretty ugly to begin with. "Yeah, Eater of Souls. Eat it. I'll give you a dollar.
Last edited November 26, 2019 5:01 pm
Nov 26, 2019 5:41 pm
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could always put the gem into a bag so noone "touches" it also what is this dollar :DNov 26, 2019 9:52 pm
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I think it took us less than half a day to get here, so we I guess we should be back by nightfall(ish).Do you want a marching order?
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