Apr 13, 2024 2:37 am
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Lightning in a Bottle (RP)
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Apr 13, 2024 7:56 am
'' oh yes, the illusion at the inn. There was a man tapping on my window, he wanted to come in from the balcony. But... There was no balcony. Really strange encounter it was. When I opened the window, the mist started pouring in. ''
Roald gets himself ready to follow the group.
Roald gets himself ready to follow the group.
Apr 13, 2024 11:52 am
Gronk's fast walk turns into a jog, and then into a bit of a run, to the point where his previous magic does not have time to clear the mist around him. He thinks he will have to be in the midst of the mist to finally meet the creatures within.
Apr 13, 2024 12:26 pm
Ezmaray furrows her brow at the mention of the man at the window as she speed walks alongside the others in the direction of the northeast. "I met creature in the mist just now. It suggested that it served master nearby -- that those it clawed were feeding its master power... somehow. It also said that you, Roald, need something..." She gives him a curious look, but asks no further questions.
She easily keeps pace with Gronk as he breaks into a jog, but frowns with concern. As torchbearer, she struggles to divide herself between the mystic and the others so as not to leave anyone completely in the dark.
"Hold up, Mystic!" she calls, agitated. One minute he's telling them all not to run off, and then this...! What was this odd man about??
She easily keeps pace with Gronk as he breaks into a jog, but frowns with concern. As torchbearer, she struggles to divide herself between the mystic and the others so as not to leave anyone completely in the dark.
"Hold up, Mystic!" she calls, agitated. One minute he's telling them all not to run off, and then this...! What was this odd man about??
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Apr 13, 2024 7:06 pm
"Where are you going?" Albert asks Gronk, who suddenly runs off shouting taunts. He turns to Roald "I think the mist might have gotten into his head or something. It seems like his brain got foggy." He shrugs, confused by what's going on. As the mist creeps closer, he realizes that he has to start moving, and does just that.
Apr 14, 2024 2:20 am
Gronk continues to forge ahead towards the source of the mist. He knows he is weak at the moment, but he is driven on by an insatiable curiosity to finally encounter what he has been studying so intensely. As he heads in the direction Ezme pointed out, he notices the mist getting thicker, as if they are beating the source.
He is vaguely aware of the others following behind him. "We must be getting close!" Gronk yells over his shoulder. "Don't fall behind!"
He will continue to travel towards the source until he finally reaches it.
He is vaguely aware of the others following behind him. "We must be getting close!" Gronk yells over his shoulder. "Don't fall behind!"
He will continue to travel towards the source until he finally reaches it.
Apr 14, 2024 7:26 am
This confirms it for Albert. Something in Gronks brain is not going right. That's probably why his healing didn't work. The mist has taken over this man's brain so he's not thinking clearly anymore. He thinks before calling out to Ezme, who is keeping up with Gronk easily.
"I think the mist messed with his brain and he's trying to get us lost. Why else would he do a ritual to clear the mist and then walk into it? It makes no sense. We need to restrain him to protect himself." He starts to walk a bit faster, trying to get ahead of Gronk to stop his progress.
"I think the mist messed with his brain and he's trying to get us lost. Why else would he do a ritual to clear the mist and then walk into it? It makes no sense. We need to restrain him to protect himself." He starts to walk a bit faster, trying to get ahead of Gronk to stop his progress.
Apr 14, 2024 7:30 am
By this stage you are in the mist. Ezme's scratches start to itch almost immediately but all the goings-on provide enough distraction that she may not have noticed and does not feel the need to scratch... yet.
What do you all do?
What do you all do?
Apr 14, 2024 9:01 am
Roald stays with Albert.
'' Gronk stop! It's dangerous! Let's think this through ''
He shouts while trying to keep up.
'' Albert, we have to stop him. I've been in the mist twice now, that's enough for me... ''
'' Gronk stop! It's dangerous! Let's think this through ''
He shouts while trying to keep up.
'' Albert, we have to stop him. I've been in the mist twice now, that's enough for me... ''
Apr 15, 2024 2:40 am
Gronk has not gotten far before the mist is thick enough that he is forced to stop or risk running into a ravine or hole and injuring himself. His brief path can be followed by staying in the corridor of thin mist, so Roald can avoid the effects if he wants to and is careful.
Once you all catch up to Gronk and pause, the mist around him starts to thin again, as though repelled by his earlier magics. It hangs heavier on the side Ezme indicated might 'lead to the source'.
What do you do?
Once you all catch up to Gronk and pause, the mist around him starts to thin again, as though repelled by his earlier magics. It hangs heavier on the side Ezme indicated might 'lead to the source'.
What do you do?
Apr 15, 2024 3:14 am
"Seems like we're going the in the right direction. When we get to the center, maybe instead of running away from my magic, I can leave it behind and we can use that to our advantage.". Gronk continues towards the thicker mist, slightly slower this time.
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Apr 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Ezmaray shares a wordless, concerned look with the others, then follows close behind Gronk. She draws her blade once again as the mists thicken, suspecting that she should probably be leading the way and tanking to protect the more vulnerable members of the party. "Be aware," she warns the mystic. "The mist creatures might be held back by this spell of yours, but we know nothing about their master. Despite your ... enthusiasm ... you still look weakened by your casting. You may not be safe, even inside this circle."
After a beat, she continues: "Mystic... What becomes of your protective spell if something happens to you...?"
After a beat, she continues: "Mystic... What becomes of your protective spell if something happens to you...?"
Apr 15, 2024 1:42 pm
Albert walks on a recites a prayer as he goes. "Raynor, watch over us as we walk through unseen lands. Be our light in the darkness. Let your fire burn within us to face the threats ahead." He focuses his gaze on the torch burning not too far from his vision. Even if it's just a personal feeling, it seems to him that the torch burns brighter and warmer than before.
He keeps a close eye on Roald, making sure to stick with him as he grabs his staff more firmly again. "Stay together, everyone."
He keeps a close eye on Roald, making sure to stick with him as he grabs his staff more firmly again. "Stay together, everyone."
Apr 15, 2024 6:21 pm
Roald follows ezme's example and he too draws his sword.
'' Be careful, these creatures are fast as lightning '' he says as they walk side by side.'' Maybe we shouldn't think about that Ezme, let's hope we all get away with just a few scratches.''
Roald doesn't like the fact that he can't see where he's going. Walking in the dark is hard enough without making your way through this mist. Part of him is hoping it will soon be morning.
He witnessed the speed and ferociousness of the mistlings and they're a foe that's hard to fight.
'' Any idea why the one you met didn't go for your throat Ezme?''
'' Be careful, these creatures are fast as lightning '' he says as they walk side by side.
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in reply of what happens to the magic of Gronk is harmedRoald doesn't like the fact that he can't see where he's going. Walking in the dark is hard enough without making your way through this mist. Part of him is hoping it will soon be morning.
He witnessed the speed and ferociousness of the mistlings and they're a foe that's hard to fight.
'' Any idea why the one you met didn't go for your throat Ezme?''
Apr 15, 2024 9:14 pm
"Clearly was my magnetic personality that won him over..." Ezme remarks dryly, eying the forest as she walks. The trapper takes a few more strides in silence, then sighs and says, "Let me offer tip to city guy who likes to rescue ladies like big hero. If you encounter large predator in deep, dark woods: do not run. That just triggers predatory instinct. He thinks 'Yummy little monkey snack!' yes?" She briefly graces Roald a look with brows raised before turning back to the path ahead.
"Animals. Monsters. Men. All the same. You talk big and make big noise. You puff up your chest and show them who is boss. Then they know their place."
"Animals. Monsters. Men. All the same. You talk big and make big noise. You puff up your chest and show them who is boss. Then they know their place."
Apr 16, 2024 9:25 am
If we had done that inside the temple we'd all be dead right now. Is the only thing Albert can think of when Ezme offers her advice. But there was no point in getting into such a discussion right now. He had to pay attention to the mist. Look for any movement or anomaly. Heck, even just where to put his feet was top priority right now.
"Right."Is all he says in a neutral tone. Not agreeing, but also not disagreeing with the statement. "Anyone see anything yet?"
"Right."Is all he says in a neutral tone. Not agreeing, but also not disagreeing with the statement. "Anyone see anything yet?"
Apr 16, 2024 9:41 am
The mist outside your protective circle is thick, trees and bushes appear at startlingly-sudden intervals out of white wall of reflected torch-light. There is a small patch of stars above you, but not an ideal one for navigation purposes, so you can only hope you are going in the right direction. The slope of the land is your only clue, but local minima can turn that into a trap.
The air is still, there is not a breeze to be felt.
All is quiet in the mist. Apparently no effort is being made to influence the direction of your wanderings.
• Who is 'leading' the party? (Sounds like Gronk?) They should make a roll using an appropriate Stat (based on what you describe) to try to maintain your bearing.
The air is still, there is not a breeze to be felt.
All is quiet in the mist. Apparently no effort is being made to influence the direction of your wanderings.
• Who is 'leading' the party? (Sounds like Gronk?) They should make a roll using an appropriate Stat (based on what you describe) to try to maintain your bearing.
Apr 16, 2024 10:17 am
"Should I become out of sorts, the magic will continue through my ritual blade." Gronk pulls out a well decorated knife and hands it to Esme. "Since you seem most likely to survive, maybe you should hold on to this."
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Apr 16, 2024 10:38 am
At this point, Gronk starts to think about the danger that seems to be growing and decides to travel in the middle of the group where he will be the safest.
Apr 16, 2024 12:54 pm
Ezme's brow quirks at Gronk's comment, but she accepts the ornate blade without dispute, offering him her hunting knife as protection. "Do not lose it," she warns. The hilt of the knife is carved of the smooth antler of a stag, bleached mostly white from frequent use out in the elements. The blade is razor sharp.
Though there appears to be less moss on these trees, sometimes the direction of the breezes off the ocean can provide some guidance... She lifts the torch to see what direction the flames are blowing, then frowns... The air appears to be unnaturally still. Lacking other options, the trapper forges ahead.
"You out there, Wankle?" she calls out into the mists. "I brought my friends. We're ready to meet your master...."
Though there appears to be less moss on these trees, sometimes the direction of the breezes off the ocean can provide some guidance... She lifts the torch to see what direction the flames are blowing, then frowns... The air appears to be unnaturally still. Lacking other options, the trapper forges ahead.
"You out there, Wankle?" she calls out into the mists. "I brought my friends. We're ready to meet your master...."
Rolls
Survival Check - Sense of direction - (2d6+1)
(25) + 1 = 8
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