Jun 13, 2023 2:47 pm
Shadow desperately tries to convince the elves that the ways of the Tower are a threat to them too. Ishitath the Advisor disagrees.
Rolls
Will - (5d6)
(32445) = 18
Chapter 10: The Wheel Turns
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Jun 13, 2023 3:19 pm
(As The Prisoner, not Vasil)
What does The Prisoner know about the spirit Rod? What common cultural history has The Prisoner absorbed?
Perception (5) + 1d Help from Shadow
What does The Prisoner know about the spirit Rod? What common cultural history has The Prisoner absorbed?
Perception (5) + 1d Help from Shadow
Rolls
Spirit-Wise (Beginner's Luck) - (6d6)
(252164) = 20
Jun 13, 2023 3:59 pm
Summer and Attanithioniel attempt to spirit-bind whatever rent the earth in the elves' field.
OOC:
OB 6, to ask the whole river why this happenedRolls
Spirit-Binding + Help - (13d6, RA)
(155532625456425) = 60
Jun 13, 2023 4:02 pm
Shadow attempts to contain the river, barking it back into its remit.
OOC:
RollOOC:
Readdding the persona + FateLast edited June 13, 2023 4:03 pm
Rolls
Primal Bark + FoRKs - (7d6, RA)
(3523321) = 19
Persona + Fate - (2d6, RA)
(165) = 12
Jun 13, 2023 8:02 pm
OOC:
Discussion with the elves stalled a little, 4 characters were identifiedThe Prisoner (played by Chris this session) -"Attanithioniel" (he/they) Exiled for Murder around 100 years ago. Returned to an empty area after fathering Vlodny, built his tree house. Two years ago, other elves moved into the area and said they could stay on the outskirts of the area.
The Althing - "Pikanos". (she/they) Ancient and Venerable and Wise leader who called the Tower "Rod" and is going to try and Treat with it for protection.
The Etharch - "Athioniel" (they/them) Inheritor of the Throne, hereditary title. Supreme ruler of MANY elves. Didn't expect to inherit anytime soon. Musician, lives with other elves in a surprisingly normal way for a supreme ruler. Never really meant to inherit the throne. Also there are very few elves now anyway.
The Advisor - "Ishitath" (they/them) Over 300 years old. A cousin of Etharch Athioniel. Considered "a hero" for saving so many lives when the destruction hit. Prisoner murdered their daughter's betrothed/lover.
A series of seismic activities including volcanic explosions led to the collapse of elven civilisation and the loss of their harbour for sailing west within the last 5 years. There are very few elves left. They have ancient history with Rod, who they consider to be one of the most powerful spirits, but they do not worship any spirits or have channelers like humanity does.
A "smoking gun" was found by Summer that implies Summoning was to blame for the devastation, perhaps summonation of The Tower, and that bloodshed within the elven Citadels had occurred, which are both pretty serious.
Jun 29, 2023 2:35 pm
OOC:
In last night's session, with Shadow still being away up the mountain with the elves, I took control of The Prisoner, an elf character in the scene, who happens to be Vlodny's full-elf Father.He's exiled due to a murder committed long ago. We didn't decide on specifics about that in the end, other than, he absolutely did kill another Elf. Maybe it involved a rival over a love interest.
As per Ivan's summary on Gamersplane: The Tower might also be named Rod, a Leshy-level Major spirit that represents all stone.
The elves have suffered some kind of calamity, that may have involved a volcano.
The Elves aren't specifically allied to Rod, but aren't antagonistic either. There's a chance Shadow, Summer, and perhaps The Prisoner might be able to sabotage an alliance, given that a Speaker has been summoned to speak with them.
Beginner's Luck Stealthy:
Speed B5 + 4d6 help. +1 Persona.
Base Ob3 (doubles to 6)
Rolls
Stealthy - (10d6)
(6541533336) = 39
Reroll Aces - (2d6, RA)
(35) = 8
Jun 29, 2023 2:53 pm
Shadow snuffles at the knives wrapped in a cloth to try to scent things of the past.
Rolls
Perception + Traits - (7d6)
(5455323) = 27
Jan 8, 2024 1:21 pm
Recap for future reference.
We snuck out into elven lands. Into an area the elves have abandoned. The Prisoner would be executed if he were found there.
We found devastation, signs of an earthquake, or similar, a fissure in the earth.
By the river we found a purple cloth the knives are wrapped in bears a symbol of a sword between white towers.
The symbol pertains to Swordsingers who have sworn to protect the land and citadel.
The knives wrapped in this cloth smell as though they have been used in summoning - linked to the earthquake and devastation.
Rod appears to be linked to the tower - an aspect, the same thing, it's unclear.
We snuck out into elven lands. Into an area the elves have abandoned. The Prisoner would be executed if he were found there.
We found devastation, signs of an earthquake, or similar, a fissure in the earth.
By the river we found a purple cloth the knives are wrapped in bears a symbol of a sword between white towers.
The symbol pertains to Swordsingers who have sworn to protect the land and citadel.
The knives wrapped in this cloth smell as though they have been used in summoning - linked to the earthquake and devastation.
Rod appears to be linked to the tower - an aspect, the same thing, it's unclear.
Jan 8, 2024 2:13 pm
The Prisoner draws a conclusion from the evidence. The Etharch knows more than they are letting on about the disaster. As a musician, storyteller, keeper of stories, and most importantly, inheritor of power. They know something...
Fealty-wise B2.
Shadow adds a die with Scent Tracking.
Fealty-wise B2.
Shadow adds a die with Scent Tracking.
Rolls
Fealty-wise - (3d6)
(114) = 6
Jan 8, 2024 2:26 pm
The prisoner attempts to find Ishitath's Second, a known confidant.
Ob 8.
Circles B3.
Ob 8.
Circles B3.
Rolls
Circlesing the drain - (3d6)
(213) = 6
Jan 8, 2024 2:47 pm
OOC:
W3B Roll to understand the discussion of the cataclysm, the burning & the Morling Blade.OOC:
Roll To NoticeRolls
Beginner's Luck Foreign Languages Ob 3 (dbl). W3B - (8d6)
(33132661) = 25
Open-End - (2d6, RA)
(44) = 8
Deeds! - (6d6, RA)
(3666135364) = 43
Roll To Notice: Perception (Aristeia) 5+2 - (8d6)
(33212151) = 18
Jan 8, 2024 2:53 pm
OOC:
Random Roll, Honest guv!OOC:
Roll to Hide. Stealthy B6 + Adv 0 + FoRK Inconspicuous, Hunting & Observation.Rolls
??? - (5d6, RA)
(3531661) = 25
Roll To Hide - (9d6)
(133266142) = 28
Jan 8, 2024 3:10 pm
OOC:
Ugly Truth about FamilyRolls
Ugly Truth about Family, Ob2. BL (grey-shade) - (6d6)
(655456) = 31
Jan 8, 2024 4:18 pm
The Exile, and the two wolves speak with Ishitath's second, Ethontath.
Upon presenting Ethontath with evidence of Elven participation in the summoning that caused the Calamity, Ishitath stepped from the shadows.
Attanithioniel and Shadow place pressure on a lie - Ishitath knows more than they were letting on. This leads to a candid conversation.
Attanithioniel agrees to purge these lands of three impurities: these cursed daggers, the banner, and himself. He is exiled once more.
The wolves do not gain the material aid they came here to seek, but they return having undermined an alliance the Tower sought. The Elves are functionally neutral. Even if they are opposed to The Tower - "Rod", as they call it - in theory; in practice, they favour self-preservation.
The Elf Attanithoniel, The Prisoner, The Exile - he walks with the wolves. He carries a heavy burden. His guilt, his exile, his grief, these daggers - masterworks of Elven craftmanship, dripping with magic and malice. To an Elf sworn against violence, they make his palms itch to look upon.
Upon presenting Ethontath with evidence of Elven participation in the summoning that caused the Calamity, Ishitath stepped from the shadows.
Attanithioniel and Shadow place pressure on a lie - Ishitath knows more than they were letting on. This leads to a candid conversation.
Attanithioniel agrees to purge these lands of three impurities: these cursed daggers, the banner, and himself. He is exiled once more.
The wolves do not gain the material aid they came here to seek, but they return having undermined an alliance the Tower sought. The Elves are functionally neutral. Even if they are opposed to The Tower - "Rod", as they call it - in theory; in practice, they favour self-preservation.
The Elf Attanithoniel, The Prisoner, The Exile - he walks with the wolves. He carries a heavy burden. His guilt, his exile, his grief, these daggers - masterworks of Elven craftmanship, dripping with magic and malice. To an Elf sworn against violence, they make his palms itch to look upon.
Feb 5, 2024 12:10 pm
Vasil grits his teeth against the tremendous burning pain. He is no stranger to burns, but this is worse.
Steel B8
-1 from Light Wound
+2 for bracing.
+1 Persona
Steel B8
-1 from Light Wound
+2 for bracing.
+1 Persona
Rolls
Steel - (10d6, RA)
(665565136156244) = 65
Feb 5, 2024 12:21 pm
Vlodny applies the salve to the burn that he inflicted.
Ob2 Health test.
Health B5
Ob2 Health test.
Health B5
Rolls
Recover from burn. - (5d6)
(43234) = 16
Feb 5, 2024 12:35 pm
Vasil builds a branding iron in the shape of a tree, imbuing it with the idea of Leshy.
Ob3.
Blacksmith B5 + Tools-wise + Firetaming + Materials-wise + Mending
9d6
Ob3.
Blacksmith B5 + Tools-wise + Firetaming + Materials-wise + Mending
9d6
Rolls
Building a brand of Leshy - (9d6)
(513331115) = 23
Feb 5, 2024 12:43 pm
The metal is brittle - it's absorbed too much carbon in the forging and re-forging. The metal just doesn't want to take on the complex forms of the shape. It's almost as if Pyre doesn't care for Vasil making the symbol of another spirit.
The second attempt finally succeeds.
Vasil now attempts to imbue the brand with the essence of the forest Spirit-God Leshy.
Ob5. The inferior metal makes this Ob6.
Fire Artifice B3 + Blacksmithing + Tools-wise + Firetaming + 2 Help Taft + Spirit Wise from Vlodny + Persona
The second attempt finally succeeds.
Vasil now attempts to imbue the brand with the essence of the forest Spirit-God Leshy.
Ob5. The inferior metal makes this Ob6.
Fire Artifice B3 + Blacksmithing + Tools-wise + Firetaming + 2 Help Taft + Spirit Wise from Vlodny + Persona
Rolls
Fire Artifice - (10d6, RA)
(52214415644) = 38
Feb 5, 2024 1:55 pm
Session Summary:
As Shadow, Summer and The Exile return from the mountains, Taft recovers from his wounds.
Vasil approached Vlodny, asking about the nature of Spirit Marks. Vasil discovered that he may have the ability to brand them upon flesh. Vlodny demonstrated this by giving Vasil a painful burn. Vasil was not amused.
After a difficult forging of brittle metal, Vasil succeeded in building a branding iron, bearing a symbol that may represent Leshy. He branded himself on the chest with this symbol, and hopes to do the same to the men of Flodmynningstead, so that they may be protected from the Leshy.
Shadow, Summer, and The Exile returned to the Stead, to find Vlodny tending to Vasil's new burn. Vlodny walked off into the forest with his father, as Vasil and the wolves discussed their plans to attack the builders of the Road.
As Shadow, Summer and The Exile return from the mountains, Taft recovers from his wounds.
Vasil approached Vlodny, asking about the nature of Spirit Marks. Vasil discovered that he may have the ability to brand them upon flesh. Vlodny demonstrated this by giving Vasil a painful burn. Vasil was not amused.
After a difficult forging of brittle metal, Vasil succeeded in building a branding iron, bearing a symbol that may represent Leshy. He branded himself on the chest with this symbol, and hopes to do the same to the men of Flodmynningstead, so that they may be protected from the Leshy.
Shadow, Summer, and The Exile returned to the Stead, to find Vlodny tending to Vasil's new burn. Vlodny walked off into the forest with his father, as Vasil and the wolves discussed their plans to attack the builders of the Road.