[RP Thread] Cries of Urnung: Book of the Bladebringer

[Grey Nightmare]

^Bump

 

[GunSlinger]

"I agree. We've already encountered much stranger and dangerous things." Leo said, folding his arms.

 

[Dragonson]

The darkness intensified.
No, you havent. And pray that you do not.
The Gardener spoke with both concern and pity in it's voice.
When you are beneath Roag, you need to get to the spire without attracting the attention of... them.
If you do so, even what i am going to grant you now cannot save you.
The only person i have ever seen surviving an encounter with one of them was Lord Taiion.
But he had to strike a deal with someone very high up the Hierachy of Blades to do so.
I dont know all the details, but i know that he promised never to come back to the tunnels.
A the light from the sphere grew dim.
Do not ask me any further about this, but i have a feeling that is the sole reason he is not here to take up this task himself.
You dont seem aware of how great a task there is ahead of you.

 

[-Peper-]

OOC: Got nothing to post, really. That gardener's last words really killed me.

 

[Dragonson]

OOC: Lol, sorry.
'tis cool, btw. The RP is kinda going at whatever pace it wants to, and i'm cool with that.

 

[-Peper-]

OOC: Screw that, I'll go for it
IC: "Maybe we don't know what are we going to face. But we're ready for it, and we took this task because of that." He said "So what are you going to 'grant'?"

 

[Dragonson]

If the gardener's face had not been made of stone, Agron would've sworn it was smiling.
A Gift of power.
Suddenly the sphere emitted an intense light, for a split second illuminating the room.
Before the group was momentarily blinded, they caught a glimpse of an enormous mess of vines from which the Gardener's head and arm emerged.
And behind them there was something... indescribable.
Then it faded into white, and a second later back into the black shadows.
A familiar surge of power was flowing through the veins of the adventurers.

DM:
All characters gain the feat Darkvision.
All characters already with Darkvision gain Runevision.
Illios' Spirit Vision has been Upgraded to Clairvoyance. (An Explanation for the spirit vision/clairvoyance feat has not become available due to the knowledge Illios now has access to. Just send me a PM.)
All characters gain 5 Stat points for free distribution.
All characters have now reached level 3 (5 Stat Points and 1 Feat Point).

 

[Fussiler1]

OOC: Sweet. Clairvoyance and Runevision.

Illios frowned deeply and pondered at what he had just seen. It had been strange -- what was the thing behind the mess of vines? He asked this question to himself but found himself unable to describe it. Then, he merely shrugged and felt the power flow through him. Illios felt stronger. His vision seemed to be greater, or he thought it was.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

OOC: There I was worrying I'd have missed everything over the past few days, haha I guess not - *goes to decide on feats*

All characters gain 5 Stat points for free distribution.
All characters have now reached level 3 (5 Stat Points and 1 Feat Point).

Does this mean 10 stat points total, or just the same 5 repeated?

 

[Dragonson]

OOC: yes, 10 stat points in total.

 

[-Peper-]

OOC: Lolwut I missed 2 days on this one.
IC: Agron felt a surge of energy inside him, his skin hardened and his strength intensified. His eyes can now see through dark places. "That's a lot of power."

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Meyla shuddered and gasped, falling back as the dark room swam into focus.
She felt increased vigour and vitality, granted by a warm wave, a gentle touch. Ever so different to the violent attack tgat was entity magic entering her body.
She smiled and nodded, she was ready, they all were.

 

[Dragonson]

What i've granted you is a chance of survival in the tunnels of Old Urnung.
But it will still be a journey without equal. If you DO survive, though, i expect it to have been quite worthwhile for all of you.
Taiion did meet me down there, after all.
The glowing sphere disappeared, and there was now only darkness around them.
We will meet again, somewhere down there.
Or well... we will meet again no matter what happens.
Morning is here. Goodbye.
In a flash of light, all the darkness dissipated.
They stood amidst the grand hall, just as much a mess of tables, staircases and alcoves as the first time they entered.
Behind them the gate opened, and spirit-guides clad in black robes poured into the room.
One-after-one they sat down by the tables, completely ignoring the group which was now for some reason standing up.

 

[Arcisal]

OOC: Sup gais. Any chance that Arcisal can come on board again?

 

[Dragonson]

OOC: The way i do it your character has been following the group, even when inactive, so you can just jump in.

 

[-Peper-]

''We should get going now.'' he said in a low tone.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Meyla nodded warily, shuffling towards the door with throttled haste.

 

[Dragonson]

As they went into the sunlight Sunrah's voice pierced their psyche.
I felt a surge of power through our mental connection. Status Report?

 

[Phoonix]

"We have met the gardener." Ekrion said. "and it was... most interesting."
He stopped talking for a moment, collecting his toughts. "we know where to find the book."

 

[Dragonson]

That's good news. Very good news. When can you be back in Roag? I have a feeling we'l need to prepared for whatever comes next.

 

[Phoonix]

"I think we are free to leave whenever we want. tough I'm not sure." Ekrion said

 

[Dragonson]

Get to the Stone-Tree square in Roag as soon as possible. Good luck, I have some research to do.
Sunrah's voice faded, and the mental link became dormant.

 

[-Peper-]

''Let's head back to Roag then.'' he said as he walk ''Eh, we don't need any permission to leave, do we?'' he asked back to Ekrion.

 

[Fussiler1]

He shrugged and walked relaxed to the door.

 

[Dragonson]

Just as Agron finished mouthing his question, Lucien landed amidst the group.
"You've all met the Gardener now. I'm sorry for not... warning you of it's pressence. It can be quite confusing when you first meet it."
Lucien made an apologizing gesture, an unsure smile on his face.
"Did everything go alright?"

 

[-Peper-]

''Oh yeah, it went pretty well actually.'' he replied.

 

[Arcisal]

"Great, in fact. What now?"

OOC: Dead? Just keeping it alive guys.

 

[Dragonson]

OOC: My PC is down. Syeah, till it's back it's quite dead.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

ooc: ;(

 

[-Peper-]

OOC: Nah, I'm going to troll Lucien once this one up again.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

OOC: D:!
Yuz will NOTZ! =P

 

[Dragonson]

OOC: Computer's Up again folks!
The RP can continue.

IC:
"I suppose you have things to do.
If your errand was successfull, you now know more about your destination, right? "

 

[-Peper-]

''Mm-hm, the info was clear.'' he replied.

 

[Dragonson]

"I will be leading you out of Scribe's Haven as soon as you are ready to leave, then.
Which... has to be soon."
Lucien smiled yet another one of his apologizing smiles.
"The situation is... sort of special, at the moment. I cant go into detail, but... I reccomend you stay away from the open wastelands when you come back out."

 

[Phoonix]

"and why is that?" Ekrion asked with a frown on his face

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Meyla shrugged "We should report back to Sunrah and take it from there.."

 

[Dragonson]

Lucien seemingly ignored Ekrion and turned to Meyla.
"Yes. That sounds like a good idea. Whoever this person is.
Follow me, and i'l get you to the gatehouse."
With that, he started walking out towards the green fields.

 

[Fussiler1]

He shrugged and followed him. He was curious why they it was unwise to visit the Wastelands. Meh, they would find out. For now, it didn't matter that much.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Seemingly indifferent Meyla followed suit, falling into step behind the carefree sky elf.

 

[Dragonson]

Soon after the group arrived at the mountain range which the way in and out apparently lay in.
"This is your path out."
Lucien said, gesturing at a small gate in the mountian. None of the group's members had noticed it on the way in, and much less entering through it.
"No illusions this time, i promise."

 

[Arcisal]

OOC: Ahhh! Don't forget me!

IC: "Be it sure that there won't be any..." said Arcisal as he followed right behind Meyla's heels.

 

[Fussiler1]

He looked around for the last time before walking to the small gate and entering it.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Meyla hesitated just long enough to cast a quick scowl in Lucien's direction before she stalked after the Sky Elf muttering to herself dejectedly.

 

[Dragonson]

As soon as they passed through the doorway, the world got blurry around them for a split second.
Then, quite suddenly, they found themselves outside the gate to the spiritguide's headquarters in Roag.

 

[Arcisal]

"That was...unexpected..." said Arcisal, still recovering from the rapid change in places. His head felt slightly dizzy as he looked around, half-confused.

 

[Dragonson]

Sunrah's voice soared through their minds as they entered Roag.
You're back, good. Get to the Crystal Tree, fast.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Ooc: apologies, I'm back!

IC: Meyla shuddered. Her concious rattled as her Sunrah's voice rebounded within the confines of her mind. What's with the urgency?! she demanded telepathically, a sliver of irritation marring her hard face in the process.

 

[Arcisal]

IC: Arcisal heard the voice, loud and clear. The abruptness of Sunrah's order, or demand, clear showed a sense of urgency. With no telepathic powers to converse, Arcisal said aloud "And how would you expect us to do so?"

 

[Dragonson]

Sunrah's voice showed a small bit of annoyance, somewhat like Meyla's had a second ago.
I'm sorry i just dont see anything about this whole thing that ISNT urgent.
Time is not something we can afford to waste.
For those of you who havent been here before... Look up.

 

[GunSlinger]

Leo followed Sunrah and looked up.