"Earthmother, preserve me! All right, Erastus. Let's get me back to regular size, so I can continue my chronicling of the portals here in Haven. I'll leave the tiny world to those naturally of the appropriate size." Zensiro steps forward and looks over all of his equipment and limbs, making sure everything is accounted for.
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The others still hesitant, Zensiro the elf boldly steps forth, positioning himself and his gear on the designated spot. He has a moment of panic as the mad gnome aims the ruby beam at him, but he closes his eyes and holds still.
As the redlight envelopes him he feels a momentary unpleasantness, as if he were holding his breath underwater, but running out of air. Then a rushing of wind across his face, and a loud POP! and all is still. He opens his eyes and looks around. He seems to be, to all intents and purposes, back to his old stature, now towering over Erastus, who mops his brow in relief.
"Ahem... I knew it would work! Erastus' Amazing Shrinkomatic!"
One by one, the rest of the party submits to the enlarging treatment. All of your gear returns to the appropriate size. Items that you found that were not previously shrunken, like the silver coin or the gem fragments, also enlarge as previously described. Magical items, such as the key, do not enlarge. Quest rewards earned will enlarge to be usable at normal size. (I will go back through and post the treasures that were collected).
When finished, you all look around at each other, laughing nervously, patting yourselves to make sure all your parts are with you. Looking at one another, something seems off. You can't pinpoint it, everyone looks the same... except not quite. Finally it dawns on you. You have each been enlarged, but as a mirror image of your previous self. A freckle previously on your friend's left cheek is now on his right. A ponytail on the right has moved to the left. And each of you now has your dominant hand switched. (If you were right-handed before, you are now left-handed, and vice versa). Everything is there, just on the opposite side. Even your heartbeat is now on the right side of your chest rather than the left. Your gear, such as your armor, has also been reversed, so that it still fits normally.
While you are all standing around contemplating the ramifications of this change, Myk and Cassandra burst into the laboratory, and exclaim, nearly simultaneously, "ERASTUS!"
They had both detected an unusual surge of mystic energy a few days ago when the beam had initially shrunk the party, but were unable to determine the location. When the surge reoccurred today they were able to trace it here. Scolding the artificer for creating such a powerful invention that was susceptible to abuse (enlarging too many gold coins could ruin the local economy), they confiscate the machine, determining that the only legitimate use would be if any of the other shrunken citizens that had been lost along the way were to resurface, they could be restored to normal size. They forbid Erastus from recreating the device, upon penalty of banishment from Haven, to which he reluctantly agrees. "We will be checking up on you," they say, "and we now know how to detect if you use such magic again!"
Malichi explains their mirror-image condition to Cassandra, who is interested, but sadly cannot think of any way to reverse it. "Hopefully, you can adapt to it," she says.
Zensiro, looking around the room, notices a 4-inch tall Amos the brigganock, standing on a shelf, hidden behind a box of parts, smiling and waving and giving you all a thumbs-up.
(looks like 4225 silver and 500 gp divided up among.. however many active players we still have. Also, we'll say that Zensiro, Malichi and Cerlinde get a level check-mark. If Amelia wants a level check mark that would be ok too. If you guys think two check marks is more appropriate due to the adventure taking about 8 months real time, I'm open to that.)
Malichi is kneeling, looking closely at the floor "Guys, you ever wonder if there's even smaller stuff down there?" he says, then reaches to touch the floor and stops looking curiously at his hand "So I'm right-handed now? Weird" he says to himself absentmindedly.
(OOC I don't speak for EtyenAndrios but, Malichi entered the adventure half way through, so 1 level is fair for him (and it gives him magic and very shortly a familiar). I had a great time playing. Sorry for the gaps in Malichi's attention. Things have been, and continue to be a little crazy in RL but I had a great time playing. Thanks Rob for the wonderful story and adventure!)
(Wow- thanks for running this, it was an amazing and fun read, and adventure while I was participating. I’m sorry I wasn’t online much the last few weeks. An extremely busy time in RL with a move and selling/buying house, etc).
Zensiro gasps and must steady himself, being momentarily disoriented both by the effects of the transformation imparted by the beam and the adjustment required by again occupying the world at his normal size. "Erastus, you glorious mad man! I'm immensely relieved to be back to my old self! The perils of that miniscule world were myriad and constant. I'm fortunate to have been shrunk with such a resourceful group and to have made some new friends along the way. Cassandra, Myk, please go easy on Erastus, as he means well, but checking in on him occasionally is probably wise." As he speaks, Zensiro starts to notice that a feeling of uneasiness remains. He starts to examine himself carefully, then stares at wonder as he finds he must exert some effort to raise his right hand over where his heart would have been. Shaking his head, Zensiro then, more naturally, lifts his left hand over the right side of his chest. Finding that his whole countenance seems to be a mirror image of its previous form, he holds out both of his hands and examines them at arms' length, as though unsure they are still truly his. Looking past those curious hands, Zensiro catches a glimpse of their saviour in the tiny world, the most generous Amos, waving at them. A huge grin appears on Zensiro's face and he turns his right hand into the very same thumbs up, then nods graciously toward the small fellow. "My word. I've never thought of myself as a righty, but I suppose that I'll get used to it. Thank you friends for this grand adventure and I hope to journey again with you soon!"
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(Huzzah and thank you, @rob88scps2, for a glorious adventure! That was a fantastic, creative story and I definitely appreciate the hard work that you put into planning and writing all of it! Thanks for sticking with until the end and graciously working Zensiro into the story. As Malichi said, one check is perfectly fine with me. I look forward to playing with you all again soon!)
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Agree with everything said. You are a great writer and DM- such a creative and different story- thanks for adding a whole new dimension to the game and to Haven.
Cerlinde studies herself curiously, opening and closing her hands and noticing the lack of coordination in her right. “Very strange and magical experience overall”. She gives Amos a nod and a wink- and mouths a silent “thank you” to him. “Well… That wasn’t teleportation at all. Potent magic. Yes- should be carefully… err… studied. It was a pleasure exploring the realm of the small with each of you. Not something I’m ready to go back to anytime soon! Shall we go over our notes and things we collected there- perhaps over a drink?”
"That sounds good to me" Malichi says"The Copper Dragon is a good place. I've been renting a room there for months now. It'll be good to be . . . home again" the last he says somewhat distractedly, as if realizing something about it.
(OOC we could pick this up on the "Between Adventures" thread if everyone is okay with it?)
"I have a bedroll I can donate to the research" Malichi says, removing his pack and unstrapping the bedroll.
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Erastus shrugs, and aims his machine at the pile of torches, and then the bedroll, both of which successfully enlarge.
Into the metal cylinder he says, "Everything is working perfectly. Let's get you back before everyone thinks I murdered you."
"Earthmother, preserve me! All right, Erastus. Let's get me back to regular size, so I can continue my chronicling of the portals here in Haven. I'll leave the tiny world to those naturally of the appropriate size." Zensiro steps forward and looks over all of his equipment and limbs, making sure everything is accounted for.
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The others still hesitant, Zensiro the elf boldly steps forth, positioning himself and his gear on the designated spot. He has a moment of panic as the mad gnome aims the ruby beam at him, but he closes his eyes and holds still.
As the red light envelopes him he feels a momentary unpleasantness, as if he were holding his breath underwater, but running out of air. Then a rushing of wind across his face, and a loud POP! and all is still. He opens his eyes and looks around. He seems to be, to all intents and purposes, back to his old stature, now towering over Erastus, who mops his brow in relief.
"Ahem... I knew it would work! Erastus' Amazing Shrinkomatic!"
One by one, the rest of the party submits to the enlarging treatment. All of your gear returns to the appropriate size. Items that you found that were not previously shrunken, like the silver coin or the gem fragments, also enlarge as previously described. Magical items, such as the key, do not enlarge. Quest rewards earned will enlarge to be usable at normal size. (I will go back through and post the treasures that were collected).
When finished, you all look around at each other, laughing nervously, patting yourselves to make sure all your parts are with you. Looking at one another, something seems off. You can't pinpoint it, everyone looks the same... except not quite. Finally it dawns on you. You have each been enlarged, but as a mirror image of your previous self. A freckle previously on your friend's left cheek is now on his right. A ponytail on the right has moved to the left. And each of you now has your dominant hand switched. (If you were right-handed before, you are now left-handed, and vice versa). Everything is there, just on the opposite side. Even your heartbeat is now on the right side of your chest rather than the left. Your gear, such as your armor, has also been reversed, so that it still fits normally.
While you are all standing around contemplating the ramifications of this change, Myk and Cassandra burst into the laboratory, and exclaim, nearly simultaneously, "ERASTUS!"
They had both detected an unusual surge of mystic energy a few days ago when the beam had initially shrunk the party, but were unable to determine the location. When the surge reoccurred today they were able to trace it here. Scolding the artificer for creating such a powerful invention that was susceptible to abuse (enlarging too many gold coins could ruin the local economy), they confiscate the machine, determining that the only legitimate use would be if any of the other shrunken citizens that had been lost along the way were to resurface, they could be restored to normal size. They forbid Erastus from recreating the device, upon penalty of banishment from Haven, to which he reluctantly agrees. "We will be checking up on you," they say, "and we now know how to detect if you use such magic again!"
Malichi explains their mirror-image condition to Cassandra, who is interested, but sadly cannot think of any way to reverse it. "Hopefully, you can adapt to it," she says.
Zensiro, looking around the room, notices a 4-inch tall Amos the brigganock, standing on a shelf, hidden behind a box of parts, smiling and waving and giving you all a thumbs-up.
(looks like 4225 silver and 500 gp divided up among.. however many active players we still have. Also, we'll say that Zensiro, Malichi and Cerlinde get a level check-mark. If Amelia wants a level check mark that would be ok too. If you guys think two check marks is more appropriate due to the adventure taking about 8 months real time, I'm open to that.)
Malichi is kneeling, looking closely at the floor "Guys, you ever wonder if there's even smaller stuff down there?" he says, then reaches to touch the floor and stops looking curiously at his hand "So I'm right-handed now? Weird" he says to himself absentmindedly.
(OOC I don't speak for EtyenAndrios but, Malichi entered the adventure half way through, so 1 level is fair for him (and it gives him magic and very shortly a familiar). I had a great time playing. Sorry for the gaps in Malichi's attention. Things have been, and continue to be a little crazy in RL but I had a great time playing. Thanks Rob for the wonderful story and adventure!)
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(Wow- thanks for running this, it was an amazing and fun read, and adventure while I was participating. I’m sorry I wasn’t online much the last few weeks. An extremely busy time in RL with a move and selling/buying house, etc).
Thanks to all of you, it was my great pleasure, and it reignited my love for storytelling.
Zensiro gasps and must steady himself, being momentarily disoriented both by the effects of the transformation imparted by the beam and the adjustment required by again occupying the world at his normal size. "Erastus, you glorious mad man! I'm immensely relieved to be back to my old self! The perils of that miniscule world were myriad and constant. I'm fortunate to have been shrunk with such a resourceful group and to have made some new friends along the way. Cassandra, Myk, please go easy on Erastus, as he means well, but checking in on him occasionally is probably wise." As he speaks, Zensiro starts to notice that a feeling of uneasiness remains. He starts to examine himself carefully, then stares at wonder as he finds he must exert some effort to raise his right hand over where his heart would have been. Shaking his head, Zensiro then, more naturally, lifts his left hand over the right side of his chest. Finding that his whole countenance seems to be a mirror image of its previous form, he holds out both of his hands and examines them at arms' length, as though unsure they are still truly his. Looking past those curious hands, Zensiro catches a glimpse of their saviour in the tiny world, the most generous Amos, waving at them. A huge grin appears on Zensiro's face and he turns his right hand into the very same thumbs up, then nods graciously toward the small fellow. "My word. I've never thought of myself as a righty, but I suppose that I'll get used to it. Thank you friends for this grand adventure and I hope to journey again with you soon!"
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(Huzzah and thank you, @rob88scps2, for a glorious adventure! That was a fantastic, creative story and I definitely appreciate the hard work that you put into planning and writing all of it! Thanks for sticking with until the end and graciously working Zensiro into the story. As Malichi said, one check is perfectly fine with me. I look forward to playing with you all again soon!)
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Agree with everything said. You are a great writer and DM- such a creative and different story- thanks for adding a whole new dimension to the game and to Haven.
Cerlinde studies herself curiously, opening and closing her hands and noticing the lack of coordination in her right. “Very strange and magical experience overall”. She gives Amos a nod and a wink- and mouths a silent “thank you” to him. “Well… That wasn’t teleportation at all. Potent magic. Yes- should be carefully… err… studied. It was a pleasure exploring the realm of the small with each of you. Not something I’m ready to go back to anytime soon! Shall we go over our notes and things we collected there- perhaps over a drink?”
"That sounds good to me" Malichi says"The Copper Dragon is a good place. I've been renting a room there for months now. It'll be good to be . . . home again" the last he says somewhat distractedly, as if realizing something about it.
(OOC we could pick this up on the "Between Adventures" thread if everyone is okay with it?)
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(Zensiro will be there - link is the word 'role-playing' in my signature!)
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