Act 3 - Carnival on Ice

The Age of Magic is ended, Bhall, the Goddess of Fire, has succumbed to the whispers of Agares and fallen into Hell. Her worshipers and creations driven mad, and fire, which has been a powerful ally to man, has turned against him. Each good god was charged with the opposition of an evil god. Bhall was responsible for balancing Mulcarn, the God of Winter. Finding himself unopposed Mulcarn has broken The Compact and moved into Creation.

Creation was on the verge of another open war between the gods, that which they had outlawed with The Compact. To keep that from happening a deal was struck and the gods agreed that one god would enter Creation to challenge Mulcarn. That was Sucellus, the God of Nature. The two gods battled across the face of Creation, entire civilizations still recovering from the Burning Skies that marked the fall of Bhall were destroyed by their power. In the end Sucellus was killed and Mulcarn remained.

The Eternal Winter has begun...
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Muskrat » Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:52 am

Dreams tells the others, "I'm going to approach Laurel about meeting with Syntira. Of all the people in town, Laurel seems most likely to be open to it. Does anyone else want to accompany me?" Dreams' face is still grim with grief from the recent events, but pushes herself to keep busy, looking after the well-being of the town.

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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by mackaber » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:08 pm

Helping burry the dead is a job Wilfried wasn't keen on but it has to be done. However his mind is fixed around something else. The thought that they might find Ulizmilla or at least a hint toward the cause of her demise nags at Wilfried and so he does all he can to find out where and how they can find the witch.
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Trogdor » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:45 pm

The next few days are busy ones for Celevan. Falcon's Hollow is his adopted home now, and so he's invested in its well-being. Most of his waking hours are spent helping the town in some way. Often he can be found helping Sherrif Baleson spar with Payday, aiding Laurel in dealing with the many injured, or even simply bringing hot meals to those unable to feed themselves because of what they suffered at the carnival. Strangely, he supports Kreed's efforts to get the men back to their logging, though in a much kinder manner. The sooner they get back to a sense of normalcy, the sooner they'll recover from the horrors of the carnival. The summoner does warn the men, however, to be as respectful as possible to those who make the Vale their home. A little good neighborliness goes a long way.

Of Suli there is no sign for most of this time. His injuries were great from the various fights with the dark fey - or Frostlings, as some are now calling them - and he remains in his celestial home recovering. It's only late on the second day that Celevan calls him forth once more, only to discover that the eidolon has undergone another change. No longer is he a sleek white tiger. Now he appears in the form of a giant dragonfly, some five feet in length, with a fully extended wingspan of nearly twice that. One thing hasn't changed, however. He still has the same crystalline blue eyes as Celevan, and the rune above his head that matches the one that appears on Celevan's brow.

For the rest of the day, Celevan does his best to make the rounds through town, introducing everyone he knows to Suli in his new form. By now much of the town was familiar with the fact that Celevan had a 'pet' that was inclined to change its shape from time to time. Even so, he had never become an insect before, and some people had a problem with insects - even ones as pretty as a dragonfly.
Celevan will work tirelessly for the two days helping out Falcon's Hollow as he can. He'll also use all his Charisma to try and get the town to accept Suli's new form. Hopefully the benign changes if form have prepped them a bit for this.
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Grimbold » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:21 pm

Torias uses some of his time to aid Laurel in healing as many as he can.
Using spells, heal skill and channelling.
But he also is in his study, working on the codex, some scolls and perhaps even working on creating a magic wand.
Will spend an hour or so each day to cast healing on everyone who needs it and then use the rest of the time in my study, working on scrolls and wands. I still am open to suggestions what wand (scrolls) are needed. Of course, we also need to finance the material costs. Will make a scroll of spiritual weapon first. Second day? A wand perhaps? Torias has a bit more than 220 GP left, so not much is possible with these funds.

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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by mackaber » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:39 pm

After having spent much time with disposing of bodies Wilfried disappears for some time from town. He's a child of nature and must return to his pack. However his long absence has caused a bit of a stir in the pack and it has disbanded only his loyal second is still roaming the woods and comes to his calls, but now has choosen to join him on their way back to Falcon's Hollow the next day.

Totally forgot about my animal companion!
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Vardaen » Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:07 pm

Much happens in two days, and the wounds of the town, phsyically, are healed. Laurel is thankful for the help, but she isn't the only one in town offering aid to the people. The Church of Farrel is also very active, more so than you've seen before. The little church is mostly made up of fanatics to the prophet Farrel, an off shoot of the Lietbur Knights and more main stream religions to the gods like Lugus and Amathaon. Between Dreams, Celevan, and Torias the wounded are quickly tended and that aspect of things is taken care off. Even the Magistrate Vamros Harg is on the mend now.

Torias' work with the Codex reveals more, now that much of it has been unlocked to him by Syntira. He is certain now he could navigate you through the Dark Moon Vale to the area known as the Cold Marrow and likely even to a point where the 'Panalopy' might be located. It is a prospect that seems like something you should not pass up. A cache of ancient god used relics? How could one not want to find that? The dwarf spends much of his time inside for another reason -- his brother Torrak. Torrak has taken to sequestering himself in his room. Since being trapped in a block of ice, and 'failing everyone' as he puts it, he has slipped into a great depression and will see no one, eats very little, and generally is in a terrible mood. So much so that most everyone has forgotten about him in the hustle and bustle of the last two days.

Wilfried heads into he forest for a day, and you think perhaps the half orc has returned to his wandering ways, but when he returns has with him a large wolf. The townsfolk run in a bit of fear at the sight of the canine, but it is well mannered (for a wolf) and stalks along with Wil as he returns to your house.

Suletor's change takes much of the town by surprise, but then again Suli has not been the same shape since you met him. First a wolf, then a panther, then a giant lizard, then a snow tiger, and now, now he's a massive dragonfly nearly five feet in length! The Eidolon's personality hasn't changed any however with his new form and before long everyone is already mostly used to his flying shape. The kids of the town have been pestering Celevan to let them ride Suli for a day now. Among those kids is Savram Vade, the son of the wizard who lives in the tower on the edge of town as well as Jurin Kreed, son of Thuldrin Kreed, even Jak, who rarely ever speaks is among the kids wanting a ride. Nessa however is sour for days, she wants her brother back, and wants him back now. And poor Griet hasn't said a dozen words since the kobolds, and was just starting to open up when the Carnival hit, and she's withdrawn once more into herself.

Gathered in the house, preparing for Syrronas' funeral there is a knock on the door. It is Nessa, the young woman's face is lined and hard, and she is looking more and more like Vren each day. "Some one has come for you. I think it is the man you've been waiting on. He's heading to the Carnival now."

FYI mack, the group rents a house in the town, and you are welcome to stay with them.

Edgrin and the kids have their own house and don't stay with the group.
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Muskrat » Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:46 pm

Dreams kneels down in front of Nessa and says, "Thank you, dear. If it's who we've been waiting for, he should be able to turn Gunner back into a person. Do you want to lead us to him?" Dreams hopes that if Nessa can feel useful it will relieve some of the mental burden that seems to be weighing on the girl.

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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Trogdor » Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:10 pm

Celevan promises the kids that when things calm down, Suli will definitely be available for rides. With the carnival a bust, they'd need some entertainment.

He's more solemn, however, as Syronnas's funeral approaches. And when Nessa brings word of the newcomer, he's up and ready to go in a moment. "Come on, Suli," he says, and the giant dragonfly takes to the air and darts out the open door, briefly folding his wings to fit through.

"Thank you, Nessa," he echoes. "I hope you will lead us down there. I know your brother will want you there when he's changed back to his proper form."

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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by mackaber » Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:14 pm

Wilfried does not like the idea of living in a house all that much. For now he stays with the pack but has found a secluded chamber with a large window for now.
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Re: Two Days Later: Concluding the Adventure

Post by Grimbold » Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:50 pm

Besides working on the codex, his scrolls, and healing people, Torias also buys some more material for scrolls.
Scribed two scrolls, already adjusted sheet with scrolls and paid money. Will buy some more material to make scrolls (another 263 GP)

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