Feb 9, 2018 2:11 pm
Herod puts his head in his hands, rubs his eyes, and shakes his head and cracks his neck. My name is Herod. It is a pleasure to meet you all. He bows. What can I help you all with?
The Wilderness
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Feb 9, 2018 2:16 pm
"Someone healed you recently!" Que says excitedly, ignoring Herod’s introduction. "Who helped you?"
Feb 9, 2018 4:07 pm
It must have been the fish man. All I remember is being tossed overboard, I remember some flashes of being in the water, dragged by this fish with arms and legs, and then I woke up here.
Feb 11, 2018 9:02 pm
"Fish with arms and legs?" Que asks, puzzled. "I've never heard of or seen any creature like that, but it was certainly kind of them to help you." Without waiting for a response, she skips off towards the bridge to look it over.
Feb 12, 2018 1:21 am
@Que: The bridge is a very crudely made series of huge stone slabs leaning up against each other. It would have taken a horde of workers or a being of great strength to lay them in place. It looks very solid as if it could support tremendous weight but there is no railing what-so-ever. The bridge is quite narrow with only enough space for one person to safely cross at a time. It is very long.
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@Harbek and everyone else who wishes to examine the bridge: you would notice this as well.
Feb 12, 2018 2:05 am
This warmth feels nice doesn't it?. Saris rubs his hands together and places them slightly over the water. He begins to slowly lean over and runs his finger tips into the water
Feb 12, 2018 2:26 am
Looking over at the others, "The bridge be lookin' like it'll hold us. Can't speak to much else 'bout it though." Harbek looks around the bridge a bit more, nodding as he does as an act to reinforce his thoughts.
Last edited February 12, 2018 2:26 am
Feb 12, 2018 5:11 am
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@Saris: Are you sure you touch the water? As I wrote before, you can tell that it is very hot!Feb 12, 2018 10:37 am
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As I understand the situation you have all moved to the foot of the bridge (except possibly Saris?). If you cross, it will be in single file.Feb 13, 2018 1:11 am
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Unless Herod is really attached to going first, Que would definitely have begun to cross the bridge as soon as Harbek deemed it safe. Last edited February 13, 2018 1:12 am
Feb 13, 2018 11:41 am
With Que leading the way, you begin to cross the bridge. You make it about three quarters of the way across before you notice some strange markings, scratched into the stone slab before you. It looks almost as if some large daggers had cut into the surface of the stone.
As you contemplate their meaning You hear the sound of stone grating against stone coming from above you. You look up and see a gargantuan creature climbing across the ceiling. In an instant it is directly above you. It turns to look at you with its huge glowing yellow eyes. Suddenly, it drops and lands, with a thunderous crunch, right in front of you blocking your path. It is obviously some kind of construct as it seems to be made entirely of dark grey stone. It looks a little like a huge wingless dragon. There’s certainly a reptilian element to it’s body as it’s very long and snake like. It does has four large legs tipped with dagger like claws. It’s most striking feature is it’s gigantic mouth and long protruding tongue. You hear its mighty voice echo throughout the room.
By what right do you claim Heaven’s Call? By right or by deed? State your case and accept judgement.
It addresses you in your native language whatever that may be.
It is the same voice you heard in the arena when you touched the obelisk.
In Lion’s Gate, the royal family has ruled by the divine decree of Pelor since time immemorial but through your studies or travels you have heard of similar cases of uncivilised tribes possessing interesting requirements of their leaders. Some require their leaders to either undertake some legendary test of prowess or to claim descent from some god or demi-god figure. This creature seems to be asking you for something similar. This is a test of legitimacy. You must prove to the creature that you have the authority to claim the favour of the gods. You must either state the greatest task you have ever accomplished or state the deeds performed by your forebears to gain admission to the next chamber.
What do you do?
As you contemplate their meaning You hear the sound of stone grating against stone coming from above you. You look up and see a gargantuan creature climbing across the ceiling. In an instant it is directly above you. It turns to look at you with its huge glowing yellow eyes. Suddenly, it drops and lands, with a thunderous crunch, right in front of you blocking your path. It is obviously some kind of construct as it seems to be made entirely of dark grey stone. It looks a little like a huge wingless dragon. There’s certainly a reptilian element to it’s body as it’s very long and snake like. It does has four large legs tipped with dagger like claws. It’s most striking feature is it’s gigantic mouth and long protruding tongue. You hear its mighty voice echo throughout the room.
By what right do you claim Heaven’s Call? By right or by deed? State your case and accept judgement.
It addresses you in your native language whatever that may be.
[ +- ] Those who touched the obelisk
It is the same voice you heard in the arena when you touched the obelisk.
[ +- ] History or Insight Check DC 13
In Lion’s Gate, the royal family has ruled by the divine decree of Pelor since time immemorial but through your studies or travels you have heard of similar cases of uncivilised tribes possessing interesting requirements of their leaders. Some require their leaders to either undertake some legendary test of prowess or to claim descent from some god or demi-god figure. This creature seems to be asking you for something similar. This is a test of legitimacy. You must prove to the creature that you have the authority to claim the favour of the gods. You must either state the greatest task you have ever accomplished or state the deeds performed by your forebears to gain admission to the next chamber.
Feb 13, 2018 11:44 am
Que cocks her head at the dragon, looking it over. "Oh! You’re the snake from the obelisk!" she says, seemingly unperturbed by the creature’s impressive arrival.
Rolls
Insight - (1d20+3)
(8) + 3 = 11
Feb 13, 2018 3:32 pm
Hello! I have to say that I wish to prove my worth to the gods by my journey to the new world.
Feb 13, 2018 5:16 pm
Standing with his mouth hanging open as the animated creature drops from above them onto the bridge, Harbek is taken back in both awe and trepidation at the size of the creature and the lack of defensible locations on the narrow bridge. "Would ya look at that? Truly it be a wonder what has been blessed by Pelor his self."
Dropping to one knee, Harbek begins a prayer of blessing and protection for the group to Pelor.
Dropping to one knee, Harbek begins a prayer of blessing and protection for the group to Pelor.
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Since we didn't formalize the marching order, Harbek will be 2nd and is starting to cast guidance to cast on Que, since she is at the head of the group to use the d4 towards next action.Feb 14, 2018 12:59 am
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Can I use the Guidance on the Insight roll? If so...Rolls
Guidance - (1d4)
(3) = 3
Feb 14, 2018 1:58 am
Que scratches her head, thinking. She frowns in frustration for a moment before Harbek's magic infuses her, bringing the thought that was just out of reach back within grasp. "I got it!" she says excitedly. "We have to state our greatest deed or... maybe that of our ancestors? Perhaps to prove our worthiness for something?" She shrugs and strides up to the serpent. "I claim Heaven's Call by deed. I have boarded and sunk an entire ship of pirates," she says, looking the stony creature in the eye, "and killed 10 of them before I sank their vessel." She turns to the others, "Let's see if that's enough," she whispers with a childlike glint in her eye.
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