The Manor | Thread | Gamers Plane

Aug 16, 2023 2:15 am

The first thing Etcher was aware of was pain. Owww. The first though was Where does it hurt, why is it hurting, how do I make it stop? Owwww. Slowly his thought become more clear. Echer is in the mud, cold, in pain, and with a slight movement he concludes he was likely caucused. Carefully assessing his wings he is comforted to conclude they are fine some how. His head is definitely not fine. As opening his eyes reminds him of trying to outstare the sun Echer focuses on listening and smelling. A bit of wind, some rustling of leaves, mud, already knew that was there, but no imminent danger.

OOC:

Welcome to your characters life @Solidgobi
You got a tough start but is all up from here, first perhaps a bath? :)

Psybermagi

Aug 16, 2023 2:24 am

Etch Lives

Fuzzy image's of a sudden storm flit though Etcher's memory. He should have had time to descend safely but then . . . Wham!!! He didn't hit anything but it sure felt like he had. A sudden though makes him shudder. He must have flown through a Barrier. They are usually noticeable and not a big thread, when crossed properly. Etcher has done it twice himself but this is his first crossing mid air. The storm must have somehow obscured the border, though he is not sure about that. Nothing else makes sense. Unless he was struck by lightning and somehow survived. The little storm should not have done that but then it also should not have obscured any Border. But he is alive and has his wings. Next step, make the pain stop and get out of the mud.

Etcher

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Aug 16, 2023 4:09 am

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Etcher slowly stands and attempts to brush off any mud he can. He checks for any serious injuries, and double checks to see if he still has what is important to him. Shiny bouncy rock? Check. His sword? Check. His headband that makes him look tough? Check. Etcher lets out a small happy squawk. He looks around intending to get his bearings hoping to find people in this strange place he has found himself in. He speaks, his voice is shrill and high pitched. "Friend?"

OOC:

OOC: Etcher is going to scan the area for any signs of other living people. If he spots any sort of building or camp he will head directly towards it. He will not hide his presence when approaching any other people.

Psybermagi

Aug 16, 2023 1:53 pm

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Looking around Etcher stands in a muddy clearing the woods. He remembers following a road before the storm and subsequent crash landing here so over should not be too far away. And water would be good to.

With that last thought he picks up the slight sound of running water and turning his head to locate the source he spies a strait line standing out in the lush foliage of the trees. Hoping to one side to get a better angle Etcher confirms there is a structure about a quarter mile from him. The trees hide most of it but the part he can see is section of roof.

Etcher

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Aug 16, 2023 11:51 pm

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Etcher squawks in delight in seeing both the water and roof. Lucky! He still was hazy on where he was, but he remembered the road. Not yet trusting his wings, Etcher decides the best course of action is to walk by foot until he can remember or find out what caused his crash in the first place. Probably hit a barrier, the boss always said Etcher was stupid, it was most likely Etcher’s fault for the crash. Etcher nods to himself, proud he was able to solve the mystery so quickly. Best wash up, get some directions, and be on his way. Etcher, still a little woozy from the fall, makes his way to the water source.

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OOC: Etcher will make his way to the water source to clean up the best he can. He’s out in the open to just a few splashes here or there to look presentable. If there is nothing of note at the source of the water he will head in the direction of the roof.

Psybermagi

Aug 17, 2023 2:47 am

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As etcher wanders over to the sound of water he passes into a thicker part of the forest. He can tell these woods are old and look untouched by hands that shape things, which bring to question what the building is doing out here? The water sound lead him a bit away from the structure and he soon arrives at a small stream that burbles over rocks. Finding a small pool where the water splashed down into it over a rocky outcropping Etcher is able to use his wings to deftly flick the water over himself after rinsing his wings first. A few moment are all it take to clean his glossy feathers but he sighs upon getting the worst of the mud off his cloths. It looks like he lay in the mud some time and it will take soap and effort to get his jerkin truly clean.

Satisfied at being at least presentable, and actually quite cleaner than most he has grown up in the company of. He flings the water from his wings and a few strong flaps dry his cloths a bit, before heading back to the building. Soon the roofline of the building is in sight and he gets a better view of the structure.

Though still standing the building does not appear to be currently inhabited. The yard shows signs of having been well organized and cared for but has grown wild and Etcher estimates a couple of years at least have passed since this place was cared for. Feeling a bit disheartened he almost lets his hope fade but then a flash of movement from one of the window catches his eye. Was that a face?

Etcher

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Aug 17, 2023 3:43 am

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Etcher cocks his head to the side, seemingly befuddled. Old house, abandoned, but people are inside. Etcher recalls how he and his brothers used to lay in wait in similar structures. Sometimes they would wait for days, in order to catch those who didn’t follow the Brotherhood's codes. His old companions would tell him that they needed to maintain order, there were rules, and the Brotherhood should be praised for providing protection to those who passed through their jurisdiction. It was to make sure the area was safe, if there was no order people could get hurt! Alfred was very kind to only impose fines for such transgressions. Etcher always admired the Brotherhood’s mercy. His shoulders slumped, he was no longer a member of that brotherhood. Etcher needed to find a new home. Whoever was in there, would provide him a new start. One way or the other.

Etcher approaches the house, "Hello." His voice sounds almost parrot-like. High pitched almost like a screech. He moves closer to the building. "Friend." He raises his two hands, to display he is holding no weapons.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will move towards the house, making his presence known. If he is not stopped he will loudly knock on the front door of the house.

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witic

Psybermagi

Aug 17, 2023 4:31 am

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witic

As Etcher approaches the house the front door creak open several inches and a tiny figure steps out. With a graceful bow the creature introduces herself. You may call me Witic. How may I call you?
The tiny figure is a fey of some kind that looks Etcher over as she talks. Though not coming even to Etchers knee this creature may be friend of foe, harmless or mighty of magic, for fey are wild and fickle creatures.
Be ye welcome indeed. But alas you will no find many a friend here anymore. The family has grown old and thin leaving the house to this little one. But if you have a mind to help then I may help you

Etcher

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Aug 17, 2023 1:40 pm

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Etcher stares in disbelief, he kneels down to meet the little one at eye level. Fey are dangerous, but this one bowed. Etcher recalled one of his brothers saying only fancy nobles bowed. So this little one must be important. Etcher nods to himself, he’s a quick learner. He points towards himself. "Etcher". The small noble stated it needed help. Etcher is a man of justice, he should help. Etcher gestures towards his sword that keeps on his waist. "Hero. Help." The Brotherhood always stood for justice, even if he was banished he could still live by their codes. Justice however was not free, Alfred was always saying that. Etcher should get something in return. "Bath, shinies." He couldn't help but let out a small squawk of delight. He was proud, he was acting like a real hero.

witic

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Aug 18, 2023 12:17 am

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witic

Witic chuckles at Etcher, revealing tiny but sharp looking teeth. My my, a true hero here to save the day and grins bfore sighing. Well, I do hope you are ablee tot help. As I said the family is old, and they were great powers once, but they are not here now. Unfortunatly much of the enchantments of the house are tied to the family blood. So while one lives none else may claim the house. However the magics have grown a bit wild. I have a bit of control but mostly all I can do is guarantee my own safety. and known the state of all things tied to the manor. I am content to stay here till one of the blood finds their way here but would appreciate your help in trimming back some of the wild growth. To make it fair why dont you tell me what you would like and based on the reward I can propose a task.

The litle fey tells you a little about the manor and it facilities.
1. The observatory can view places near or far
2. The coach house houses the griffons that will cary guests for 12 hours flight.
3. the kitchens can create a variety of foods as well as a few minor potions
4. The library has an extensive collection of books
5 The parlor allows you to comunicate to any place or person known

I can problably get two of the rooms to work for you depending on how much you are able to help me. So what is it you are in eed of. If you need nothing but still offer to hep then I suggest th ekitchesn. A nice warm meal with a cool dring and deserts to follow topped off by a select potion may be just what a brave adventurere like yourself needs out in the wilds.

Etcher

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Aug 18, 2023 4:37 am

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Etcher scratches his chin listening to the offers,one of his brothers, Fredrick, told him that you should do that to seem like the thinking type. Etcher nods as the little fey finishes speaking. "Yes, help." The little fey was right, he should go to the kitchen. Also all this talk of family blood sounded like whoever had lived here before was important, maybe nobility! It made him think that a few of the utensils could be valuable. He could help himself to those surely. He would also need to get a clear vantage point. He doubted he could fly freely out here, whatever had struck him down from the sky was still unknown to him. Best get a lay of the land and walk the rest of the way. "Eat. Look." He wondered what the little one wanted of him in return.

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OOC: Just in case it wasn’t clear. Etcher would like to use both the Kitchen and Observatory. As a bit of an aside, I’ve heard flying is a major headache for GMs. I don’t plan to have it be a major feature of Etcher’s character. I mainly chose Avian because being a silly raven man seemed fun. Maybe because of the fall he is somewhat limited in how much he can fly?

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 18, 2023 2:18 pm

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I've had a couple of fliers and been one myself. I have no problem with you flying. Most of the trouble I head is from DnD where there are a lot of monsters without ranged attacks. This game keeps things simple and flexible so I encourage you to use all your tools. Fly free StanleyEtcher!

witic

Grea! I'll go get the cook to start working. While I do that why don't you get to work on the garden. If you can weed it and collect any ripe fruits as well as some of these hers it would be greatly appreciated
With a wave of her hands several images float over he head and she points out several herbs and how to collect them as well as several nasty weeds that need to be removed. With another wave the images swirl together forming a single sheet of paper with herbs diagramed on one side and weeds on the other. Pulling a large basket out of thin air she puts the paper in it and pushes the basket over to you.
The garden is around back. Be careful, some of those weeds are nasty. Just come to the kitchens back door then the basket is full or you wok 1 hour. I will keep watch from the house and call you in if I think you have done enough early. Now, any question? If not I realy need to go oversee the kitchen. Like much else in the house it has gotten a bit out of hand without any real use.

Etcher

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Aug 19, 2023 4:17 am

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OOC:

OOC: Awesome I didn’t want to be disruptive. Totally makes sense you included them because you don’t mind flyers!

"Weed. Garden" His brother Wilhelm had always told Etcher he was the only one good at the hard chores. This type of job would be easy, and Etcher only had to do it for an hour. He was used to this kind of work. Seemed simple enough, pull some weeds and fill the basket. "Bye." Without another word Etcher headed out to the garden. He didn’t even wonder about what the little fey meant by nasty weeds...

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OOC: Etcher will head out to the garden.

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Psybermagi

Aug 19, 2023 6:21 pm

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Etcher flaps his wings and flits around the building and spot what must be the "garden" A wall, he assumes is stone under the vines and other things now sprouting from it, surrounds about an acre of land. The inside if full of trees and from the air he can see outlines of paths and planter boxes. However the entire thing has been over take by the plants. Only a single path has been kept clear between a door on the back of the building and a small well several yards away. Landing on the path near the well Etcher looks around.

Comparing what he sees with the paper listing his duties Etcher is pretty certain a month would not be long enough to fully get the garden back in shape. Still an hours work for a good meal does not sound like a bad deal. What to start with first? Weeding or pruning?
Give me a rough outline of planned activates and priorities along with a couple rolls to determine how successful you execute the plan. Remember standard roll is just 2d6, you get advantage (3d6) with acrobatics and sword work. If it is an activity totally foreign to Etcher roll with disadvantage.
Ex identifying weed without the cheet sheet the fey gave you would have been at disadvantage.

Etcher

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Aug 20, 2023 1:33 pm

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Etcher surveys the garden, whomever used to live here had long since passed. The little one is no master of this place. It mattered not to him, time to get to work. Etcher looks down at the list the small fey gave to him.

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OOC: Etcher will first attempt to identify the weeds and the herbs that he needs to gather via the cheat sheet. If he is successful he will gather the weeds and herbs accordingly. If he is unsuccessful Etcher will still do the task, even if he can’t make heads or tails of the cheat sheet. Randomly plucking plants by feel alone.

After he is finished with weeding, Etcher will use swordplay to cut down as many plants as he can before the hour is over. If he was unsuccessful with identifying the herbs and the weeds he would just start hacking away randomly at any plant that seems too tall to him.

When he is finished he will attempt to head back into the kitchen.

Rolls

Identify Plants - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Hacking Down "Weeds" - (3d6)

(446) = 14

vine weeds

Psybermagi

Aug 20, 2023 8:37 pm

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With the plant life so abundantly proliferating Etcher decides to work near to far, big to small. Easily identifying a few weeks Etcher begins following the instructions to remove them. His birds feet and talons prove adept at uprooting some of the smaller, hand or leg sized, weeds. The larger one fall to the blade! Imagining the weeds to be evil villains Etcher is slightly surprised when one of the weeds he slashes, strikes back!

vine weeds

A pair of thorn covered vines slash at Etcher, one of witch slashes him on the thigh. 1 damage

OOC:

You are now in combat.

[ +- ] Combat

Let me know if you have any questions on how this works

Rolls

weed attack - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (15) = 6

2d6 : (24) = 6

Etcher

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Aug 21, 2023 1:42 am

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Etcher squawks in surprise. Jumping back, looking down he notes the cut on his leg. No time for that. Kill this and care about your wound later. Etcher uses his sword to respond in kind. 1 Damage.

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OOC: Oh exciting my first combat! Etcher will attack twice in response.

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Rolls

Etcher's Attack - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (311) = 5

3d6 : (452) = 11

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 21, 2023 2:41 am

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I will skip going into too much detail and depth here in the intro but you got the idea, so I will narrate this fight

Now aware of the threat Etcher is able to take to the air and use his superior mobility to fight off the magical weed. After a couple of minutes and another slash or two Etcher manages to prune the last of the deadly thorn tipped vines leaving only the task of digging up the root to prevent the week from growing back too fast. As the is doing this he hears a bell jingling from behind. Turning he sees the fey pointing to some a tiny shed.

witic

There are some gardening tools, including herbicide to pour where the weeds are removed to ensure they do not grow back, in the garden shed. Having seen your fine blade work I am sure you can handle the Dimndank scarabs. Thank you so much for your help and she smiles at you before heading back inside. You see one of the chimneys coming from that back room is now wafting smoke from its chimney.

Etcher

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Aug 22, 2023 6:03 am

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OOC: Thank you for all of your excellent GMing so far! I have a question about rolls. Should I narrate what happens on a success or should I leave those details to you? When should I roll? When you tell me to or can I roll more independently?

Etcher sheaths his blade. The cut on his leg although a bit sore is manageable. He does his best to wrap the wound with his bandana. Still somewhat concerned about the potential of more killer vines he creeps slowly towards the shed. To retrieve the herbicide.

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OOC: Etcher will go to the shed and use the herbicide. If there is nothing waiting for him in the shed he will finish up and attempt to enter the kitchen.

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Rolls

Scanning for Trouble by the shed. - (2d6)

(53) = 8

Psybermagi

Aug 22, 2023 12:55 pm

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OOC:

I am more familiar with GM narrating results but am learning to co-narrate with player so feel free to describe your results. If anything needs adjusting I can always add to it. Co-narration seems fun as there is more ad-lib and riffing off of other players.
This would be an example of a narrative correction. You or I can change you post, or just leave it as is

The shed is the size of a large closest or small room though the vegetation now grown over it makes it a bit bigger. The door is still mostly covered but easily cleared. As the door swings open only a little light spills into the gloomy interior. Shelves line 2 of the walls with a workbench attached on the third. The las wall holds several tools hanging from pegs on the wall.

The shelves are filled with an assortment of bags and bottles covered in dust. Fortunately there are labels on the shelves indicating the items purpose. Stepping in to look for the herbicide he hears a clicking from all around and the rustle of movement. Whirling around he sees nothing but a flash of something small and dark behind the objects on the far wall, only to then hear movement behind himself again Surrounded by, something, Etcher decides to do this quick. Spotting a label with the image of a small pant with a slash through it he grabs the large sack and watering can next to it with a similar label. As he does the wall erupts in a fountain of dark shape that flit and fly about the room, cutting off the light. Etcher divs for the door, only to finds he can no longer locate it or any part of the sheds contents. And to make matters worse his feet are getting cold and wet as he feels water

Etch is surrounded by a swirly flying mass of some sort of flying insects, by the sound of it, with water creeping up his ankles

Roll a Save test (2d6) and explain Etcher's attempts to fight off the bugs, escape, call for help, etc

Etcher

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Aug 23, 2023 6:12 am

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OOC:

OOC: I can leave the narrative of the results to you then. I’m more comfortable rolling dice when I’m told, and someone else telling me what happens makes a lot of sense in a PbP format. Sorry I’m still figuring out the ebb and flow of the format, thank you for the clarification. I will follow your lead!

Beetles! Out! Out! Etcher’s eyes widen and panic hits the young Avian. His brother Ralph always told him, when in doubt, run. He didn’t know where the exit was, but he knew the one exit that was always available to him. Etcher launches himself into the air, drawing his blade in an instant. He blindly slashes into the air above him hoping he can weaken the ceiling enough to crash through it.

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OOC: Etcher is going to try and escape through the roof, hopefully the ceiling is made of sliceable material or poor Etcher is going to have a second concussion!

Rolls

Save Roll - (2d6)

(36) = 9

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 23, 2023 12:51 pm

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Etch slams into the ceiling and using the sword to lead the way has a moment of victory as he feels it shatter the wood and glroious daylight fills his sight. Unfortunately the old shed has gained a second skin of vines and plants that catch Etcher like a web. Hacking his way free Etcher clambers up and once he frees his wings pulls himself out of the structure.

As daylight poors down into the structure he hears a buzzins hissing noise. Looking down he sees the last of the beetles scurry behind any object they can find to get out of the light. sighing in relief he lands with his prize in one hand and his sword in the other. Getting some water form the well, which is still servicable, he mixes in some of the pellets from the bag and proceeds to weed the garden for th next hour. Scratched, tired, and hot Etcher is given a nice cool drink of flavored water half way through and by the end has removed several of the larger dangerous "weeds" near the kitchen.

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Declaring results is a bit of an art. Jusut remember not to change scene and leave final conclusions to the GM and there should not be a problem

witic

Good job, come on in for some food and a rest. Witic calls fom the kitchen doorway

Etcher

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Aug 24, 2023 7:29 am

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The Avian stretches his arms and wings, and rolls his neck twice in a clockwise direction. He had done harder work, but this was most definitely the most eventful day of his life. Rest! He squawks excitedly. Etcher follows the tiny fey into the kitchen. His wound on his leg doesn’t affect his stride as he somewhat excitedly enters the kitchen. He knew what he was promised. Rest, a meal, and potions. Etcher didn’t see why he couldn’t help himself to any particularly shiny utensils. After all, didn't heroes deserve a reward? Food, potions!

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OOC: Etcher will follow the fey into the kitchen. He will begin to rummage around the kitchen for anything that looks valuable. He won’t hide that he is doing it, he reasons he is free to do so. If stopped he will attempt to grab a few things more discreetly…

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 25, 2023 12:28 am

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As you enter the kitchen it takes a moment for your eyes to adjust ot the dim lighting inside the room. A large wood burning cast iron stove emits a comforting heat that is quickly disipated by the cool stone floors. The room is imaculately clean and as you step into the room a horifying screech almost makes you jump back out

Cook

Whipe those feet and go wash yourself before you DARE come int here.!
Curse you Witic. Do not invite guests into MY kitchen if they do not even have basic manners
A short mean ooking creature steps out from behind a counter glaring at you balefully. A quiver over one shoulder holds sevreal kitchen implements and you are sure a knife would not be too hard for the cook to produce should any not abide by their rules.

A quick retreat to the well and a bucket of water washes most of the dust, blood, and splatterd plant pulp from Etchers legs and clothes. Luckily Etcher is fastidious in keeping his feathers clean so there is little problem there. Satissfied he has done all he can Etcher returns and only gets a snarling glare as he makes his way to the counter where the meal has been laid out.

A clean bowl of a thick stew with a fresh loaf of bread encrusted with a variety of seads and a small dish thick with creamy butter is laid before Etcher. Slipping an un-needed fork into his belt pouch Etcher beginss consuming the lovely food. The atmosphere of the room would be perfect for relaxing and enjoing the meal, if only the cook would stop staring so intently at him. Their scowling face and eles that glow fainly red, combined with the hint of fangs visible despite the this pressed lips does little to comfort Etcher.

As Etcher eats he decides the knife is no longer needed and drops it in he pouch as well. Before he can move to other nearby items hs attention is caught by a loud crack as the cooks snaps their fingers. The purloined items imediately fly up and out of Etchers pouch and sail through the air and into the sink. Kitchen and dining implements done being used are to be cleaned and stored properly The cook snaps at you.with a glare.

The potions will be ready in a bit. Witic says to give you your choice du to the "excelent" work you provided the manor. the goblin like creature snarls at you. Placing 4 vials on the counter they expaing the 4 potions use and say you may take 2
+ Healing Salve : 1 minute after aplication it heals 1 hit point per dose. 4 doses
+ Hot CoCo : drinking this grants resitance to all cold for 1 hour, reducing damage by 1/2
+ Anti-Itch cream : Cures any surface infection or reaction. 2 aplications
+ Chemical Attraction : When opened and applied to any creature, living or dead, all other creatures of that type are drawn by the resulting aroma: This lasts for 10 minutes and the area increases by 10' every 10 seconds for the first 5 minutes.

During this entire time Witik is nowhere to be seen.

Etcher

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Aug 25, 2023 7:15 am

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Etcher squawks in disapproval as the utensils fly out of his pockets. He attempts to grab them but they are yanked out of his grasping talons. Shines! Etcher caws in what is clear frustration. He feels cheated. His brothers always told those that they protected that they had to give them valuables in return for their services. That was the hero’s code. These are strange folk that live in these walls. They know nothing of how the world is supposed to function. The cook would need to be corrected, but for now Etcher turns his attention to the four potions.

Looking down at his leg, the obvious first choice is the healing potion. Health is very important out in the wilds his sister Remy used to say. He would also take the Anti-Itch cream. He may need it for whatever lay in the observatory. He thought for a moment to abandon this place. Surely he didn’t need to risk it anymore. Yet he knew that whatever struck him down was still out there and he needed a better view. He would do one more job for the strange fey folk that claimed the house.

Heal. Itchy.

He glances about, before finally squawking. Witic?

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will choose the healing salve and the anti itching cream. And has asked where to find Witic.

witic

Psybermagi

Aug 25, 2023 8:41 pm

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Taking back the other two containers the cook waves a hand and one of the kitchen doors opens to reveal Witic who glances into the kitchen then waves for you to join them. Etcher is guided to a small sitting room.

witic

Now I believe next you said you wanted to "look"? So the observatory is a bit of a special case. Inside the room is previously tame and controlled magical creature. To use the observatory you will need to get it back into its much smaller room located in the attic space. To be honest I am not sure how you can accomplish this. I have only been up there once since it got free. Before that I didn't even know it was up there!
Witic seems quite upset.

[ +- ] If questioned further Witic shares the following information.

Etcher

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Aug 26, 2023 2:22 pm

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Etcher stares at the small fey for a moment. Then after a time he kneels down next to Witic. He places a hand on the little one’s shoulder. An attempt to comfort the fey. Etcher speaks, but this time his voice sounds…different. It is deeper and more human devoid of his characteristic high pitched caws. I gave you my word that I would help you. As long as I am here you have nothing to worry about. I will subdue this beast, and you will no longer have to fear entering that room ever again. Etcher stands up. Giving the fey a final pat on the shoulder. His voice takes on his more familiar speech pattern. Go.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will ask for directions to the observatory, and then head to the observatory. Etcher will also use one of his charges on his healing salve to regain his lost hit point.

witic

Psybermagi

Aug 27, 2023 6:25 pm

Etch Lives

witic

Witic looks at you for a moment startled, confused, and then a great bit smile forms before she twirls and starts skipping down the hall. I am so glad I asked you for help. You are a true Knight-Errant! As she leads the way she explains a bit more about the observatory. The entire room is part of the enchantment. It is on the top floor and actually outside of much of the magics that protect the house, though it does have it's own magics to protect it. I am sure the creature was trapped while young and use somehow as part of the scrying enchantment. As it is not technically part of the house or household, or I would know it though the house magics, I don't need you to be mindful of it. You can kill it, drive it off, or negotiate. In the brief encounter I had with it I got the sense it was intelligent but I have been so scared of something like that being in the house but not where I can do anything about it that I never went back.

You follow along as Witic leads you up the stairs to the second floor then down a long hallway. The walls are covered with murals of wild lands, hilds, forrests, the sea-side, and rolling desert dunes. Ocasional portraits or other paintings adorn the wall but always placed to as to not disrupt the flow of the mural. Several doors are passed, on either side of the hall and a bay window where the hall turns to the right is the only source of light.
Witic leads you around a corner then down another short hall to the door at the end.

The house magic extend to the next door beyond this. Mostly. I know the second door is closed at the moment and the creature is still in the observatory. Once you are in the stairs leading up remember that only one door can be open at a time and I will not allow this door open if the creature gets into the stairwell.

Witic rings her hands nervously before pulling out a small charm on a thin metal chain. This will protect you from a single magical attack. It is all I can do for you at this time. Good luck and she steps back away from the door nervously.

Etcher

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Aug 28, 2023 7:29 am

Etch Lives

A Knight Errant? It had a nice ring to it. After he had been excommunicated from the brotherhood he had lost meaning, family. If he couldn't be one of the brothers perhaps he could be a Knight, if just for the day. This thing, whatever it was, scared the little one. That made Etcher upset, the fey had been mischievous sure, but no one deserved to worry about their safety inside their own home. He would solve this problem, one way or the other. He looked at the sword at his side, Witic said it was intelligent. He could use that. Why fight when you can talk? That’s what his brother Berry had told him. The creature was also alone, Etcher could relate to that, maybe he could try something, even if just something little, to save the house.

Etcher takes the charm eagerly and wraps it around his left wrist. Shiny! Finally things were finally looking up for him! Wearing it like a bracelet. He inspects it for a moment and seems pleased. He glances down at the little fey once more. Knight Errant. Safe. He nods at her as if he had just said something profound. He would make Witic’s life safe once more, because that’s what Knights right? So of course he gave his word, he was really good with words. He had a job to do and he planned to do it. He opens the door and steps through.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will wear the charm and enter the room quietly, closing the door behind him.

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 29, 2023 3:17 am

Etch Lives

A narrow circular iron stairway, illuminated by tiny windows about a hands span wide, leads you up to the sound of the door behind you closing. At the top of the stairs is another door. Bracing yourself you open it and look out cautiously.

Inside is a round room with a pedestal in the middle with a curved stone atop. The peak of the stone is a pale crystal the flickers with inner lights of varied hues. The only light in the dim room is from an opening in the ceiling that though only dimly lighting the room is blinding to stare at directly. The surrounding walls have intricate mechanisms inset into them. Small and neat runes cover much of the area around the mechanisms and the mechanisms themselves. As you look around the room a shadow blocks some of the light from the hole above an a form floats down.

Seer

Come in. It has been some time since I had a guest to talk with The voice enters your mind directly and as the form drops lower you make out a floating eye with four eye stalks. The main eye and a couple smaller ones look you over You are not of the manor born. What brings you here? I assume that silly little Witic let you in. What did she say about me? Come, come, step out from the shadows.
As you hear this last sentence you feel your body begin to move on its own.
Roll a Save test (2d6) to resist the urge to enter the room.

Etcher

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Aug 30, 2023 7:23 am

Etch Lives

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will attempt to resist stepping out of the shadows.

Etcher understands why Witic fears this creature. They have just met and it already seeks to control Etcher by force. He clenches his jaw trying his best to resist the being’s control. He needed to communicate with it. If he fails in that, at least buy enough time to find the orb. He was certain he could seize it if given a chance. For now negotiations must be possible.

Etcher will attempt to establish rapport with the creature, he was always an excellent communicator. THats what his sister Isabella always used to say. He would announce his peaceful intent, and ask for the location of the orb. Friend. Shiny? He glances around looking for the orb.

OOC:

OOC: I'm on fire! Since Etcher passed the roll he will stay hidden in the shdows slowly circling the creature. Is Etcher able to see where the orb is currently?

Last edited August 30, 2023 7:24 am

Rolls

Save Roll - (2d6)

(35) = 8

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Aug 30, 2023 1:04 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

Just to clarify, is Etch in the room or still in the stairs?

Looing up into the opening in the ceiling Etch can barely make out a curved outline off center. The orb looks to be sevral feet wide. He can imagine an orb filling much of the are of the vaulted dome.

Seer

The seer staires at Etch and replies ins a somhow amused, though totally alian feeling, tome
If you wish to be a friend I am not disinclined. As for shiny one of the eye stalks glances back over the creature and up into the domed opening Yes, it is quite well illuminated above in my domicile. You can calm yourseelf. I will not hurt you, so long as you respect my house rules. First of all is common courtesty. I shall start the introductions.

You may call me Seer, and this is my home. Who might you be and why have you come?

Etcher

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Aug 31, 2023 2:15 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

OOC: If possible Etcher has entered the room and is attempting to stay within the shadows. I’m willing to make a roll for him to stay hidden if it's not that easy. If the room is fully lit, then Etcher is still at the top of the stairs.

Etcher squints at the strange creature. Well he seems polite and friendly. The Avian has lowered himself into a crouch silently creeping around the Seer making a slow circle around it. A seer is someone that is wise, if Etcher remembered correctly and Etcher had a very good memory, so it must be so. If the creature proved to be hostile it would be a battle of wits. So far the creature's demands seemed reasonable. Disappointedly this thing also did not seem to have shinies, this house was proving to be somewhat of a failed business adventure. No matter, time to start negotiations. A simple introduction would be sufficient, it seemed the creature went by titles. He should give his title too in that case! Knight Errant. Good, good. Now what to do? It might even become angry if Etcher announced his true intentions. Yet, a hero is honest. Alfred used to say that. See. You. Go. The little one didn't want it here, and he needed to use the observatory.

Last edited August 31, 2023 2:15 pm

Seer

Psybermagi

Sep 1, 2023 1:08 am

Etch Lives

Seer

The round room means there are no dark corners but the light is mostly shining only in the middle, below the vaulted opening. As you move into the rooms and slip to the side the seer turns to follow you, though you notice one of the eye stalks stays firmly pointed at the doorway leading to the stairs.
Ah, you claim to be a knight Errant? How gallant of you. See you go? Hmm me, leave? I think not. Though I am not bound to the house and thus not under witics influence, I pity the cook having to listen to that annoying little fey, neither do I have a reason to leave. I a quite comfortable here and see no reason to leave.

As you move around the room you note that the opening above is not quite part of the original architecture. The vaulted upper recess shows signs of being crudely remodeled. You get an occasional glimpse into a small area above, about half the area and heigh of this room. Etcher can not help but wonder why the seer chooses to stay in such a small home and wonders if it has some secret way out of the building. If it does then he has not spotted it yet.

Etcher

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Sep 2, 2023 10:52 am

Etch Lives

Etcher stops. Slowly reaching into his pack he pulls out a round smooth stone. The stone has an unusual polished surface, that when angled correctly, almost glitters in the sunlight. Etcher’s head hurt, was the little fey bossing people around here? Did this Seer wish to claim this tower for its lair? It was too much for the Avian to comprehend, also he was convinced the Seer kept its valuables upstairs. He could make it, he was positive. He just needed a distraction. Catch! Etcher with almost supernatural speed launches the rock at the Seer, he is not aiming at the Seer but rather a wall behind the Seer. He hopes to distract the Seer for a moment, in that moment he launches himself into the air. Twirling, he lands on the wall hurling himself at the gap in the ceiling. With any luck he will catch the rock on his way up.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher plans to throw his rock that bounces off of anything an inch from the Seer’s head/body. Hoping for it to momentarily look in that direction. He will then attempt to fly into the hole with a little bit of aerial acrobatics. His throw has angled the rocks bounce to enable him to catch the rock in midair. To save time I will roll for the throw with 2d6 and the flight with 3d6. If I need to modify my roll just let me know after you get back from your vacation. Have fun!

Last edited September 2, 2023 10:56 am

Rolls

Throw - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Flying Through the Hole - (3d6)

(366) = 15

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Sep 5, 2023 3:51 pm

Etch Lives

Seer

The seer flinches away then relaxes as it realized the stone will miss Realy now . . . it begins to say, only tracking the rock with one or its eyes. At Etch's sudden motion it pulls further back narrowing its eyes, that begin glowing, only to once again realize it is not the target of the attack. Wait! Stop, don't break anything! It cries as Etch launches himself upwards.

Catching the cleverly thrown rock on the way, Etch pulls in his wings and passes through the opening and is temporarily blinded but manages to pull in his wings and land on something as his eyes adjust to the glare. Etch stands in a small buble barely 6 feet in diameter. The bubble is made of polished crystal cut into myriad shapes, triangles, circles, squares, diamonds, octagons, and each facet contains an image. Not just images but they are like windows looking out onto different parts of the world. As Etch stares in awe, he shifts his feet and all of the images suddenly shift chaotically flaring in brilliance. Startled Etch flares his wings and tries to find better footing but each shift of his feet causes additional flashes and shifts of the brilliant images.

Seer

Ahhhh! My windows! You wretched bird get out of my house! You are no longer welcome! the seer shouts up at Etch, who feels magic gather below him. A snap at his feet then 2 pulses of magic strike at Etch. The seer clamps onto Etch's leg and pulls him out of the upper room and swings him down to fall onto the floor. The seer is visibly upset and pulls back up to the dome entrance to the upper room as Etch is thrown down.
Take 1 damage from the bite.
Roll 2 Save Tests (2d6 each) The first is against Paralysis, the second is against Fear that will cause you to be unwilling to approach the Seer and have disadvantage on all rolls while you can see it.

Rolls

Seer Bite to throw Etch down - (2d6)

(36) = 9

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Sep 6, 2023 6:36 am

Etch Lives

OOC:

Well, well if it isn't the consequences of my actions! I'll roll the Save Tests in order to figure out Etcher's options. Should I declare if I want to use my anti magic charm before or after a roll?

Rolls

Save Roll Paralysis - (2d6)

(21) = 3

Save Roll Fear - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Etcher

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Sep 6, 2023 6:53 am

Etch Lives

Etcher for the second time during what he now considers the longest day of his life, sees himself slamming into the ground once again. He ironically, bounces, just like his rock did. He is unable to move his body. The floating man has powers that Etcher barely understood. Yet all he could think of was the shimmering images he saw. Shinies! Etcher manages to sputter while still on the ground. It was careless and stupid, he should have been more patient. While his body had failed him, his spirit had not. Etcher’s eyes still held in them a determination that the spell could not undo. He was a knight, and he had a task to do.

He strains all of his muscles to get anything to move. He fails. Wait. He squeaks, Etcher. Help. Knight. Maybe he could talk himself out this still, clearly the Seer had overreacted. Etcher would make him see that. See! Help. The creature was alone and was once looked after. Etcher would offer to do it a favor. The avian had for a moment wondered, if it wanted him to go so badly, why could he not move…

OOC: I’m not too sure how status effects work, Etcher will attempt to regain mobility whenever or however he can. He wants to trade a favor to look at the mirrors one more time.

Seer

Psybermagi

Sep 6, 2023 1:38 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

If you are wearing the carm its affect is automatic and will instantly negate the paralasys

Seer

Seeing Etch remaining passive despit it's agressive behavior the Seer pauses to listen as it grumbles something unitelligable.
You wish to "help" and to "see"? It mutters something else to itself while it glares at you. One of the eye stalks is glancing up into the upper chamber and nudging the edge of the opening causing sections of the light to shift. I can help you to "see" but no touching! As for help I need nothing but for that anoying fey to leave me alone. You tell her that until a new master of the manor is present I will continue to opperate independantly. I will fulfill my contract but that does not include listening to twittering tiny fey I would rather eat than listen to.. Now wait a momoent

The Seer flips over so that all 4 eye stalks can access the upper chamber and they wrigle aroudn the edge causing the light to shift further as it grubles for several minutes.
Now what exacley is it you would like to see?.

Etcher

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Sep 7, 2023 5:06 am

Etch Lives

No. Touch! The Avian quickly agrees. Etcher lies there for a moment. He slowly stands up, he hadn’t realized he could move until now. The gift that the small fey had granted him had worked as promised. He glances up. Yes. See. Etcher dutifully follows the Seer making sure to mantain a hover. It was glorious, and so so shiny... the young birdman resisted the temptation.

It was his, Etcher for the first time in his life could choose to do or be anything he wanted. He should of course look for shines, live like a king, be a historic adventurer. Or maybe he should ask for family, the Seer could find him a group to start a new life with. A Sword! A magical sword that would make him a true knight. He could be anything… but was that was justice? His feathers ruffled for a moment. His wings flexed. He remembered his promise. See. New Master. The Avian would bring peace to this strange house, he had promised that. Justice.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher would like to use the observatory to see where a potential master of the house is located. He wants to try and bring back harmony to the house.

Last edited September 7, 2023 5:07 am

Seer

Psybermagi

Sep 7, 2023 12:54 pm

Etch Lives

Seer

The sseer has a short exchange to clarify, and grumbles about Etcher's clipped vocabulary but soon understands your request. The problem is that there are no clear claimants. The household magic requires a least a trace of the founders lineage to recognice a new master. All direct descendants that knew of this place passd during the Dawn War. Those who knew of this place stopped coming after the Shattering.
I will show you those I am aware of The seer flips so that his eye stalks are all up in the chamber above and it central eye points down into the observatory.. The light from above dims and a cone of light is projected from the central main eye and Etcher sees a series of 6 men and women elves and half-elves.
If you are willing to help us by fetching one of these that would deeffinitely help things. Though if that is the case I would like to observe them to find one who would not simply loot the place and leave us even worse off. If you can get that pipsqueak fey Witic to allow you to stay in residance I think 2 or three days should be enough time to filter out the really bad options. Though getting to them will require a bit of a journey. Luckily the taijitu matrix shoul allow a portion of the travel to be bypassed. Go see Witic now unless there is something else you require at this time and I will start reviewing candidates.
The seer seems excited at the prospect of Etcher helping out but concerned ofer potential complications and drifts higher to focus more of his attention onto the crystal screens above.

Etcher

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Sep 8, 2023 5:28 pm

Etch Lives

Finished! Find Master! Etcher squawks. He seems oblivious to the Seer's complaints about his vocabulary, clearly they both understood each other! He would find the fey and tell Witic his plan. The Seer would take orders from the Master. Etcher would most likely have to convince the little one that having someone to look after them wouldn't be as bad as it seemed. Witic most likely enjoyed being the informal master of the house, he would have to make Witic see. The house needed to be a family.

The Avian turns to leave, walking slowly to the door. He stops at the entrance, and turns his head. I do not know what sort of feud you and the fey are engaged in, but talk of eating Witic ends today. I will find you your master, and bring them to you. When I return, if I find out that you have harmed the little one in anyway. His eyes seem to darken. I’ll kill you. The young Bandit disappears into the shadow of the doorway to find Witic.

OOC:

OOC: I’ll try out my new skill if that's ok! Seems the Seer is less than impressed! I’m thinking that when the Voice talks I’ll use a different font color. After Etcher declares his threat he will leave to tell Witic his plan.

Last edited September 8, 2023 5:29 pm

Rolls

The Voice - (2d6)

(31) = 4

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Sep 8, 2023 10:51 pm

Etch Lives

Seer

The seer seems a bit startled by the voice but shrugs it off and continues his search as you head down stairs. As the door closes you hear Not my master, just the master of the house

witic

After a few attempts at explaining the situation Etcher finally gets Witic to understand his new objective to find a "master" for the house and that the seer will be helping in this endeavor. Witic guides you to a library and says you are free to read anything in the room you like, the books can not be taken out, and she will arrange a place for you to rest. She then hurries off to brave the seer up in the observatory to "ensure he is evaluating the candidates using proper qualification."

OOC:

Let me know if there is anything else you want to do while in the manor. I will set the stage for the next adventure over the weekend or on Monday.

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Sep 8, 2023 11:40 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

Awesome! Thank you so much for the game so far. It has been a blast. I imagine Etcher over the following days will mainly just follow around anyone that will let him, doing any chore ask of him.

Last edited September 8, 2023 11:41 pm

Psybermagi

Sep 9, 2023 4:23 pm

Etch Lives

Etcher spends the next couple of days sleeping in a small but comfortable room (It looks like a servants quarters with a simple bed, night stand, and dresser), enjoying the occasional visit to the kitchen where the cook entertains (threatens) him, and helping around the house. During this time he hears several arguments as Witic storms out of the screaming at the seer about the unsuitability of this candidate or how that other one is totally being overlooked. In the early morning of hist fourth day at the manor Witic finds Etcher and takes him up to the observatory to talk with the seer.

Seer

I have managed to locate two viable candidates who seem likely to be able to help restore the manor to its proper state of functioning order instead of this improperly chaotic state it suffers in due to current management.
Witic harumphs at this but the seer continues on. Luckily one of them is quite close to an active public matrix point. Witic will take you down to our matrix room and I will assist from here in establishing the proper connection which will send you to the other point where you will then have to find your way out and then locate the candidate.

Witic interrupts at this point

witic

Once you leave we will not be able to assist you. However I prepared a house crest and holds forth a small amulet. This will help you to locate the prospective house mistress. To us it you set this on a flat surface then spinning it. When it stops moving the tip that glows will point to the closest household descendant. You can do this once a day. However when you are close to a household descendant it will let you know as long as you are wearing or holding it.

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witic

Psybermagi

Sep 9, 2023 4:42 pm

Etch Lives

You are guided down several flights of stairs by witic deep underground. Through several heavy iron doors and into a plain stone room with a grey stone box covered in runic etchings encases black and white tiles that forms a checker pattern. You can feel old traces of magic from the tile floor that hint of greater power. The tiles fell receptive to magical selves, as is awaiting a command. Witic explains the tiles can be used for a variety of purposes including communication and teleportation. She explains the seer will be watching you and should you need to talk or send the manor house prospective mistress back simply return to the matrix tiles and the seer will initiate the tile communication magic to guide you as needed.

witic

Once you arrive you will be inside some caves. Use the amulet and it will point towards the heir. That will also be the direction you will need to head to get out of the caves. Seer says it should be easy to find the way out and that a settlement is at the cave exit and the potential heir is in the settlement.

Witic begins singing and you feel the power beneath your feet begin to grow. A light then shines down from above and the tiles rearrange themselves and the power surges and you are momentarily blinded.

[ +- ] Matrix Pattern to point near Target

Psybermagi

Sep 9, 2023 4:44 pm

Etch Lives

As you blink away the temporary blindness you feel cool air all around. A dim glow from the tiles and runes around the tiles is fading quickly but provides enough light to see you are in a large cavern

[ +- ] map

This cavern is an intersection for several major tunnels, leading back north-west, south-west, north-east, and south-east that forks to the south and another to the east just at the edge of the facing light. In the middle of the cavern is a large flattened area of black and white tile that forms a checkered pattern.

Etcher

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Sep 10, 2023 2:46 pm

Etch Lives

Etcher makes a sound like a crow’s caw as he blinks away the blindness. Not the most pleasant experience for the young Avian. He walks forward giving the checkered pattern floor a wide berth. Looks like a puzzle, Etcher wasn’t any good at puzzles, his brother Cecil had said so. He suddenly remembers, that must be where he can talk to his friend the Seer! Etcher turns back to the squares stopping before them. He rocks back and forth on his feet, no no don’t call him yet! Etcher already hated being alone again, he will make sure to not be alone much longer. The Avian pulls out the amulet, raising it into the air with his left hand. Mistress!

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will attempt to activate the amulet and will head towards the direction that it points him to. I am currently at 4/5 HPs, do I recover HP during downtime in Tinyd6, or is healing a more direct action?

Last edited September 10, 2023 2:47 pm

Psybermagi

Sep 10, 2023 11:07 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

This system keeps it simple and you are fully healed after a good night sleep

Etcher finds a flat surface, but not the tiles he arrived on, and set about spinning the amulet. It soon stopped spinning and pointed to one side of the cavern (up/north for the image). As he mark the direction is his head and looks around to cement the place in his mind he observes one section of the cave suddenly ripple as an old man stepped through chanting a spell followed closely by an armored warior.

Roll a save test, 2d6, or be paralyzed.

Etcher

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Sep 11, 2023 5:35 am

Etch Lives

The magic envelopes the Avian, and for an instant he is lost from view. Suddenly a single blade emerges from the magic slicing it in twine. In an instant Etcher bursts from the cloud, he hurdles himself directly at the robed man. His blade fast, almost supernaturally so as he cuts at the figure. As he does so he turns his head towards the armored man. A deep voice filled with judgment escapes from the Avian's mouth. All that training, and you still rely on others?

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will attack the magic user directly. If I’m being too liberal with my actions please let me know and I will edit my response. Etcher will charge the magic user and use the Voice on the armored figure.

Last edited September 11, 2023 5:46 am

Rolls

Save Test - (2d6)

(26) = 8

Attack - (3d6)

(345) = 12

The Voice - (2d6)

(65) = 11

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

Sep 11, 2023 12:39 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

Nah, your story additions are fine. I really need to get you in a group so you can pay off the others as well

Fiznik

Etcher pokes teh mage an at his use of teh Voice the armored man looks to the wizard in confusion who snap Well?!? back at him. The wizard then chants a couple of splls and Etcher feels his strength being sapped and a shimmering field appears around the mage.
Another save test. If you fail you only have 1 action next round

Guard

The armored man moves to attack Etcher along with another armored man who steps out of the concealing illusion. The quavering guard seems to hit more out of fear and desperation than anything as his fellow show that they bloth lack the skill of Etcher with the blade.
2 damage to Etcher

Rolls

Guard attacks - (1d6, 1d6, 2d6, 2d6)

1d6 : (6) = 6

2d6 : (13) = 4

2d6 : (41) = 5

Etcher

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Sep 11, 2023 12:51 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

OOC: Yeah totally understandable! Thanks for all the extra time you took for my story. Etcher will continue to try to take out the magic user.

The second guard catches Etcher by surprise. He deflects the blows coming from the new guard but the wild fear filled swings of the first get by his defenses. As he stumbles back he sees another spell being cast. He attempts to slice the spell as he did before. This time the Avian is too slow. The spell slams into him. He visibly slows. He makes one last desperate attack at the magic user, bringing his sword down with both hands. All his strength into this last attack.

Last edited September 11, 2023 12:55 pm

Rolls

Save Roll - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Attack - (3d6)

(254) = 11

Psybermagi

Sep 11, 2023 7:51 pm

Etch Lives

The wizard hastily back of after getting jabbed a second time while chanting the paralysis spell again and snapping at the guard Grab him fools. We need to take him alive.. The guards move to block you from reaching the wizard as they try and grab you.
Roll another save vs paralysis
Both guards manage to grab you making it impossible to chase the wizard and will overpower you next round if you cannot break free or get paralyzed.

Rolls

Guards tackle Etcher - (1d6, 1d6, 2d6, 2d6)

1d6 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (4) = 4

2d6 : (34) = 7

2d6 : (61) = 7

Etcher

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Sep 12, 2023 4:14 am

Etch Lives

Etcher, even constrained by two men, proves to be a difficult opponent. The wizard's magic is simply dodged by a small head movement by the Avian.With supernatural skill he twists his arms leaving the two guards with nothing in their hands. As they look to find Etcher, he has his sword drawn, he is behind the wizard with the sword to the wizard’s throat. His voice is shrill and high pitched. Why?! Surrender! He is attempting to hold the wizard hostage and looking for answers.

OOC:

OOC: OMG so sorry the dice rolls are not making this easy! If they need to take me somewhere to meet up with the others I can do what I have to to move the story along. Thank you for all the time and effort so far. You have been great. If I need more to roll to attempt to take the wizard hostage I can edit and redo the roll.

Last edited September 12, 2023 4:27 am

Rolls

Save Roll - (2d6)

(55) = 10

Break Free - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Take Hostage - (3d6)

(535) = 13

Psybermagi

Sep 13, 2023 1:26 am

Etch Lives

OOC:

LoL go go go!

As Etcher weaves through the clumsy guards and lunges to grab the wizard you hear a snort to the side. Back from teh illusary wall a beam on light bursts forth striking Etcher and he finds himself in a magicla 4 foot diameter buble. From out of the illusion steps a laughing gnome

Valpip

You're getting old Wizard! I can't believe you couldn't hanlde a single avian swordsman, underground no less! and he continues laughing

Fiznik

I was trying to simply slow the fool. You know I could have blasted him is a heartbeat. The old man snaps back at the still chuckling gnome. Now see here you. I will have you know you interupted a very important set of tests! and scowls at Etcher though you can easily see he is more embarased and anoyed than angry How exacly did you get here? Who sent you? What are you doing here? Hmm? Hmmm?

Valpip

Back of Fiznik.
This is my guest! and the gnome laughs again at the wizards scowl. Turning to Etcher he introduced himself My name is Valpip. As I have many questions for you. But firt off the most important If I drop my Resiant Spere and set you free will you attack us or run away? I must point out that should you attempt either poor old Fiznik other there will likely up his game and start lobbing fireballs at you. Not a threat just an acknowledgment of my exteemed compatriots great skill and he gives a slight bow to the wizard, who harumphs.

The guards are looking almost as ashamed as the wizard and move to stand next to the wizard and gnome, all eyes on you.

Etcher

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Sep 13, 2023 6:13 am

Etch Lives

Etcher looks around counting the number of opponents. Four is a bigger number than three. He nods slowly. Sheathing his sword. No fight. He squawks. He pulls out his pendant. Find Mistress. He points to the sigil as he does so. He looks at the two guards staring at the guard that was affected by the Voice. Good. Train. His voice high pitched and shrill. He nods seemingly in approval. He turns and looks at the Gnome waiting for him to speak.

Psybermagi

Sep 13, 2023 1:06 pm

Etch Lives

Valpip

The gnome looks at your for a moment concidering and shrugs Right then. I'll let you out, you answer a few questions and we'll take you out of here and you can go look for your mistress. With a wave the spherre dissapears and Valpip proceedes to ask Etcher several questions about the tiles, how he activated them, where he came from, what he knows about the tiles. etc. Other than some cursory questions about Etchers current quest he has little interest in his history and after getting as much as he can from Etchrs short ansers he sends him off in frustration.

Tyren (Captain)

Some time during this another pair of guards showed up out of the dark from the north. One steps forward and commands Come this way.

This pair seem a bit more experience and allert that the pair with the wizard and gnome and guide Etcher through a series of tunnels heding in the direction the pendant indicated. The rough caverns eventually lead to rooms cut into the stone or build into it with brickwork. Through a new iron bar gate and several rooms you are led to a ladder and up into a small town.

Rigt. Now stay out of trouble. My man will accompany you for the day to make sure you dont get into any trouble the commander tells you and stalks off after passing instructions to the guard.

As Etcher looks around he and notes that though there are bits of old building to be seen but most are patched with newer, and most likely magical, stonework. Most of the buildings are built from old solid stone block with smooth patches filling in the gaps and reinforcing the older crumbling stonework. A variety of races are easily seen though most seem like you, adventurers here for fame and fortune.

The base, as Etcher learns it is called, has an odd assortment of people, rough river boat and dock hands, mercenaries, adventurers, cayenne, and scholarly researchers. With the remainder of the day you wander about listening to snatches of gossip eventually making your way to the local hangout, the tavern. The variety of people is all to evident here and you note the varied accents of people from the Nations, Freeholds, and Kingdoms. Some of these cluster with those of like origins woke other groups are a mix of nationalities and people but are of a like profession. The large room has a few small tables, mostly full, as well as several large common tables, and a bar sheet people are eating, drinking, and chatting.

Etcher

Solidgobi Inactive forever!

Sep 14, 2023 7:25 am

Etch Lives

Etcher sits down at the bar, alone again. He is slumped in his chair drinking a pint of whatever was the cheapest drink to order. He has never been in a city before, his life mainly on the roads and wilderness of the wildlands. The Base had everything, jobs, coin, and drink. He could start his life here. Take what he wants, go back on the road. Fly wherever the winds would take him. You promised them. He heard Alfred's words in his mind, his old boss. A man is nothing if he doesn't follow his word.

Etcher slowly takes old the sigil once again. It was obvious to him, if he was going to do this he would need a new family. He couldn't do things by himself, he never could. The Avain stands up and walks to the barman. Where, heroes? He would find a group of adventurers, a new family they could help him find the mistress, together.

OOC:

OOC: Etcher will ask about and rumors of groups of adventures. He will try and find such a group and join them.

Psybermagi

Sep 14, 2023 1:41 pm

Etch Lives

OOC:

You just missed the daily group who left on the tiles but there is another daily thread in the Base I will have you two meet up now.

Story moving to the Base thread

Thread is now locked and will be archived

witic

Psybermagi

Sep 26, 2023 1:34 am

Color	Effect
Red/Fire	non ranged attacks that damage you deal double damage to the attackers
Yellow/Lightning	Fly twice as far as you can normality move
Green/Wood	Heal 1d3+1 damage to yourself
Blue/ Water	Reduce all damage taken by half

Character	Player
Barley	microtheMacroBear
Vaun	Stalker05