Nov 30, 2017 5:31 am
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Ping!Episode 1: A Helping Hand
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Dec 3, 2017 12:35 am
In the flickering torchlight Rhodrick's lowered face is covered in shadows. Struggling to check his emotions, his voice is an iron rasp.
"Ye can understand that, to us, about the business that we are, that any falsehoods could prove to be fatal. Yer embarassment at who whelped ya don't truck much weight against what some of us have lost to those scaled tyrants."
"Ye can understand that, to us, about the business that we are, that any falsehoods could prove to be fatal. Yer embarassment at who whelped ya don't truck much weight against what some of us have lost to those scaled tyrants."
Dec 4, 2017 1:53 pm
Naozar opens his hands. "I bled with you, risked my life to save Rhodrick from those stone creatures, nearly lost my sanity with you. If you still doubt me I don't think anything will convince you of my loyalty."
Dec 8, 2017 7:39 pm
Parallel keeps moving, vaguely aware that Haesh wanted him to wait, but it just seems like the surface is soooo close. He's not moving so quickly that he isn't alert for danger -- but he wants to know if this is really a way out. And he hasn't forgotten Tordek and the rescued islanders.
Dec 8, 2017 7:44 pm
"I am an inconsequential bastard of House Casma and yes, dragon blood flows in my veins. But my loyalty is to the Pale because I will not stand for the dragons' tyranny!"
Dec 9, 2017 5:13 pm
"Aye, ye made that much clear when we faced those squid-men. An' it is true that ye stood well with us during this mission."
Rhod turns away and looks in the direction Parallel left. After a moment he lets out a heavy sigh, "Let's be out of this gods forsaken hole," he looks back at Naozar, "No more falsehoods, we only 'ave the brothers beside us to rely on for what comes ahead."
"We'll be reporting all this to Vequaniel and the Pale the next time we're contacted." Rhod hastens to follow the halfling.
Rhod turns away and looks in the direction Parallel left. After a moment he lets out a heavy sigh, "Let's be out of this gods forsaken hole," he looks back at Naozar, "No more falsehoods, we only 'ave the brothers beside us to rely on for what comes ahead."
"We'll be reporting all this to Vequaniel and the Pale the next time we're contacted." Rhod hastens to follow the halfling.
Dec 14, 2017 4:44 pm
Parallel follows the tunnel and notices the slope upwards. There is a bit of natural light that bleeds into his dying torch from ahead. A wind howls faintly, and the crash of surf thuds like a distant heartbeat.
It isn't long before you all find yourselves on a rocky ledge above a small stretch of shoreline, overlooking the sea. Judging from the position of the sun, it is perhaps close to mid-morning. The location of the mountain orients you somewhere west of the village (which lies on the southern coast), and far in the opposite direction of the farmhouse you originally investigated.
You also spy the canvas sails and amber hull of the Red Cutter, a fair distance from shore, but close enough to notice frenzied activity on deck. Sailors seem to scramble about, some rushing below deck while others strain their eyes against the sun while looking up into the sky and pointing. They are not pointing at you.
It isn't long before you all find yourselves on a rocky ledge above a small stretch of shoreline, overlooking the sea. Judging from the position of the sun, it is perhaps close to mid-morning. The location of the mountain orients you somewhere west of the village (which lies on the southern coast), and far in the opposite direction of the farmhouse you originally investigated.
You also spy the canvas sails and amber hull of the Red Cutter, a fair distance from shore, but close enough to notice frenzied activity on deck. Sailors seem to scramble about, some rushing below deck while others strain their eyes against the sun while looking up into the sky and pointing. They are not pointing at you.
Dec 15, 2017 10:25 pm
Parallel shades his eyes with his hand and quickly looks up where the sailors are pointing, fearing the worst...
Dec 16, 2017 5:47 pm
Parallel focuses his eyes on the mountain instead of directly at the sun, and manages to catch a glimpse of a large creature in the sky. Its black bat-like wings flare out as it banks around the mountaintop, and the long serpentine body curls downward to give direction to its flight. A large fin atop a skull-like head crowns a pair of bone-white horns that darken to black. Parallel recognizes the creature as a young black dragon!
Below the dragon is what appears to be a large box of wood and metal, almost as long as the dragon's body. The box looks to be strapped to the dragon's underside, and its front claws clasp metal bars on one end for support.
The dragon dives down beyond the mountain and the treetops, disappearing from Parallel's view. It seems to be flying in the direction of the village.
Below the dragon is what appears to be a large box of wood and metal, almost as long as the dragon's body. The box looks to be strapped to the dragon's underside, and its front claws clasp metal bars on one end for support.
The dragon dives down beyond the mountain and the treetops, disappearing from Parallel's view. It seems to be flying in the direction of the village.
Dec 16, 2017 7:06 pm
Seeing Parallel scanning the skies, Rhodrick cautiously steps forward and looks upward.
"What is it, little mate?"
"What is it, little mate?"
Rolls
Perception - (1d20+5)
(6) + 5 = 11
Dec 16, 2017 8:56 pm
Rhodrick is able to locate the dragon as it banks down towards the village, though his eyes do not pick out the detail of the large object strapped to its underside.
Dec 17, 2017 6:37 am
Parallel instinctively backs up a half a step and ducks behind Rhod.
"Did you see that?! A young black if my eyes don't deceive me...and carrying something. A big box -- it doesn't seem like a passenger case, more like a flying barge, like you'd see on a river carrying goods. And it's headed toward the village."
"Do we kill it? What is our mission when we see a lone dragon? Or do we try not to draw attention to ourselves? In any case, we need to get these prisoners home and let the elder know what we found and that we've neutralized the threat. I'm concerned, however, that the Red Cutter may not wait for us -- the hands are scrambling on the deck!"
"Did you see that?! A young black if my eyes don't deceive me...and carrying something. A big box -- it doesn't seem like a passenger case, more like a flying barge, like you'd see on a river carrying goods. And it's headed toward the village."
"Do we kill it? What is our mission when we see a lone dragon? Or do we try not to draw attention to ourselves? In any case, we need to get these prisoners home and let the elder know what we found and that we've neutralized the threat. I'm concerned, however, that the Red Cutter may not wait for us -- the hands are scrambling on the deck!"
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Dec 18, 2017 2:39 am
Haesh gives Jandral a stern look then lowers his hammer and walks off. He's not entirely sure what to make of Jandral, but will drop the issue for now. He walks off toward Rhod and Parallel.
Dec 18, 2017 1:28 pm
Naozar is relieved that the others are willing to accept him at least for the time being. He knows it will take time to regain their trust, but it could have turned out much worse. He puts his mask back on and follows the rest.
Dec 18, 2017 4:38 pm
The others catch up to Rhodrick and Parallel, and it is easy enough to spy the Red Cutter on the water.
A violent roar echoes around the mountain. It is distant, yet indicative of size.
A violent roar echoes around the mountain. It is distant, yet indicative of size.
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