As the others leave the tavern to get ready for their next step Senna puts on the cowl of her cloak again and goes out into the city to try and find some scrolls that could help in the journey ahead.
She will also try to find the place where the Order of the Gauntlet members are within the city and make sure they send a message to Neverwinter to inform her superiors that she is tasked with a mission of great importance and will keep them updated once she has learned more.
Senna will buy two of each scrolls and a neat little scroll case to keep them safe in (for 801 gp).
Feeling good that she had found some means of protection and having informed her Order that she was safe she will return to Argento to make sure he gets taken care of in the stables while the party waits.
Seeing that the conversation has ended and his questions will wait, Valor will say: "I am a member of the Watch and I am at your disposal. If I am to wait for the call, may I wait at my own residence and prepare as I need to?"he asks.
Valor Laeral nods to you. "Feel free to return to your own residence." She agrees.
"Looks like I better go..." The silver-haired Open Lord of Waterdeep says then, glancing up as an elderly man in wizard robes strides into the front door of the Yawning Portal. he carries a gnarled old walking staff and wears a many-patched cloak over his robes. he looks old beyond years, but vital as a youth. He also does not look pleased. He strides straight towards the table you sit at.
"I hate it when he does that." Vajra mutters as the old man approaches. "You would think he could at least pretend that magic affects him. Not just see through my illusions, walk through my wall of force, and simply ignore the fact he should not even know we are here..."
"Eleminster does as Elminster does." Laeral says with a smile at Vajra. She gives the group a nod and moves towards the old man. They have words, which you cannot hear from within the circle of Vajra's magic.
"And there she goes doing the same thing..." Vajra grumbles. She raises her staff and, suddenly the sound of the tavern can be heard by you once more.
The group then breaks up to go about their shopping and other items for the day.
Yashin makes arrangements for a carriage, a pair of horses, and some feed with the stablemaster. Matched with Brock’s horses, they will allow for extended travel days and the carriage will provide space for the party or equipment. He spends some time with the animals and familiarizing himself with the harness and tack. He has some experience with horses and wagons from his time with the church, but has spent most of his travels on foot.
Going back to the tavern, he will attempt to engage some of the stronger-looking members of the party in friendly competition or tests of strength while they wait for the next surge of magic. He focuses on Kerah, Brock, and Sej, but will take on all challengers.
You are all roused out of your beds early the next morning. Valor has a city watch officer knocking at his door even before the sun has risen.
Everyone gathers back at the Yawning Portal. Durnan looks grumpy, and as if he would have liked a few more hours of sleep. Vajra is not there, but Laeral is. She looks as beautiful, and wide-awake, as always.
"We have our next surge people." She says as she moves to where you are all gathered at a table, food having been provided by Durnan's staff already. "It is far South, but along a well-maintained road, the Trade Way, which should allow you fairly good travel from here to there." As she speaks Durnan pulls out a map and spreads it out over the table again. The two original X-marks are there, but a third has been added way to the South. It is over the majority of the Calim Desert in Calimshan.
"It will be over two thousand miles of travel, but it will be even further for those beings, as they are much farther West than we are." Laeral says as she glances to the map. "Still, if they have a ship, they could make it in less time than you guys, but, hopefully, the powers can slow them down a bit there." Reaching into a pocket, she pulls out a small gemstone. It is a perfect diamond, likely worth a lot. Holding it up she glances to the group. "This diamond is attuned to the strange magic. As you get closer to the source it will start to glow. We do not know if there is a single artifact, or multiple, but this gemstone should let you identify the item, or items, that are the source of the strange magic." She holds it out, offering it to Senna
With excitement and adreline rushing through her body she listens intently to Laeral.
As Valor displays the map she will make mental note of the location knowing it is further south then she had travelled. Senna will make a small bow to Laeral as she gives her the diamond gemstone. Thank you Laeral, we will not fail.
She will put the gemstone in one of her small pouches on her belt and close the pouch carefully.
Moving back a few steps she turns to the group and Laeral. Do we have any allies in the area that we could head towards?
After that she checks her things and is ready to depart to get Argento and begin their journey.
ooc: Does Senna feel anything when touching the gem or does it feel like a normal gemstone at this moment?
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Yashin tests his strength with Ssej
Athletics check: 29
Yashin ends the bout with a grin "We will resume this later, our other race is more important!"
With the news from Laeral, he gathers his gear and prepares to move south with the group, pushing to get to whatever mysterious artifact is out there first.
With excitement and adreline rushing through her body she listens intently to Laeral.
As Valor displays the map she will make mental note of the location knowing it is further south then she had travelled. Senna will make a small bow to Laeral as she gives her the diamond gemstone. Thank you Laeral, we will not fail.
She will put the gemstone in one of her small pouches on her belt and close the pouch carefully.
Moving back a few steps she turns to the group and Laeral. Do we have any allies in the area that we could head towards?
After that she checks her things and is ready to depart to get Argento and begin their journey.
ooc: Does Senna feel anything when touching the gem or does it feel like a normal gemstone at this moment?
The gemstone has the telltale feel of something magical when touched.
"We did not suspect it to be that far South." Laeral says as the question of contacts in the area comes up. "We will contact you, through Sending Spells, if we locate any resources in the area, but, for now, just start heading in that direction."
In short order the eight of you find yourself on horseback, or in your wagon, heading South out of the City of Splendors. You race down the Trade Way, heading South towards places unknown to the lot of you.
The temperature is around 74 degrees with no wind and partly cloudy skies, as you head out.
What sort of marching order are we talking about here?
Once the party organizes Valor will suggest: "We know little of the forces we face or if they have collaborators. I suggest we move as a military unit, warriors at front and rear with the casters in the middle with the wagon and someone scout ahead on occasion so we do not run into an ambush,"he says. "I will take forward guard if there are no objections."
Ichika rides out on her horse. Along the road she slows down somewhat to ride along side of the wagon.
"Hey," she says to Yashin, "I like your brawl there."
She looks ahead and sees Ssej proudly riding out in front of everyone, holding his lizard head high, obviously still holding grudges. She turns back and tosses Yashin a wink that says "nice job", before hauling her horse falling behind again.
Ichika will take the rear, since the front looks kind of crowded already.
Kerah passes on Yashin's offer. "My strength doesn't come from my muscles. I believe you'll find me an easy opponent to beat in a fair contest of strength."
The next morning, Kerah is just finishing his prayers as he is summoned. When briefed, he just listens and tries to memorise what he is told. (OOC: I'll take this opportunity to reprepare spells. Will take me a moment though.)
While travelling, Kerah will turn into a Giant Eagle and fly high in the sky where he can see enemies from afar (Passive Perception turns to 20). If the travelling day is longer than 10 hours, he will take an hour of rest after 10 hours of flight (2 uses of 5 hours of Wildshape) and then fly again for the rest of the travelling day (5+5+1+5 is exactly 16 hours).
Energy protection scroll cost: 300 GP
Poison protection scroll cost: 200 GP
Senna would have checked in at the Halls of Justice, the Order's hq here in Waterdeep. They would let her know they would pass on her messages.
Senna will buy two of each scrolls and a neat little scroll case to keep them safe in (for 801 gp).
Feeling good that she had found some means of protection and having informed her Order that she was safe she will return to Argento to make sure he gets taken care of in the stables while the party waits.
Valor
Seeing that the conversation has ended and his questions will wait, Valor will say:
"I am a member of the Watch and I am at your disposal. If I am to wait for the call, may I wait at my own residence and prepare as I need to?" he asks.
Ichika's hauling some feed back to the tavern, strapping them onto her horse, so it is ready to go when the time comes.
Brock makes his way back to the pub. He throws witty remarks back at Aio, as he practices on the lute.
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Valor
Laeral nods to you. "Feel free to return to your own residence." She agrees.
"Looks like I better go..." The silver-haired Open Lord of Waterdeep says then, glancing up as an elderly man in wizard robes strides into the front door of the Yawning Portal. he carries a gnarled old walking staff and wears a many-patched cloak over his robes. he looks old beyond years, but vital as a youth. He also does not look pleased. He strides straight towards the table you sit at.
"I hate it when he does that." Vajra mutters as the old man approaches. "You would think he could at least pretend that magic affects him. Not just see through my illusions, walk through my wall of force, and simply ignore the fact he should not even know we are here..."
"Eleminster does as Elminster does." Laeral says with a smile at Vajra. She gives the group a nod and moves towards the old man. They have words, which you cannot hear from within the circle of Vajra's magic.
"And there she goes doing the same thing..." Vajra grumbles. She raises her staff and, suddenly the sound of the tavern can be heard by you once more.
The group then breaks up to go about their shopping and other items for the day.
Yashin makes arrangements for a carriage, a pair of horses, and some feed with the stablemaster. Matched with Brock’s horses, they will allow for extended travel days and the carriage will provide space for the party or equipment. He spends some time with the animals and familiarizing himself with the harness and tack. He has some experience with horses and wagons from his time with the church, but has spent most of his travels on foot.
Going back to the tavern, he will attempt to engage some of the stronger-looking members of the party in friendly competition or tests of strength while they wait for the next surge of magic. He focuses on Kerah, Brock, and Sej, but will take on all challengers.
You are all roused out of your beds early the next morning. Valor has a city watch officer knocking at his door even before the sun has risen.
Everyone gathers back at the Yawning Portal. Durnan looks grumpy, and as if he would have liked a few more hours of sleep. Vajra is not there, but Laeral is. She looks as beautiful, and wide-awake, as always.
"We have our next surge people." She says as she moves to where you are all gathered at a table, food having been provided by Durnan's staff already. "It is far South, but along a well-maintained road, the Trade Way, which should allow you fairly good travel from here to there." As she speaks Durnan pulls out a map and spreads it out over the table again. The two original X-marks are there, but a third has been added way to the South. It is over the majority of the Calim Desert in Calimshan.
"It will be over two thousand miles of travel, but it will be even further for those beings, as they are much farther West than we are." Laeral says as she glances to the map. "Still, if they have a ship, they could make it in less time than you guys, but, hopefully, the powers can slow them down a bit there." Reaching into a pocket, she pulls out a small gemstone. It is a perfect diamond, likely worth a lot. Holding it up she glances to the group. "This diamond is attuned to the strange magic. As you get closer to the source it will start to glow. We do not know if there is a single artifact, or multiple, but this gemstone should let you identify the item, or items, that are the source of the strange magic." She holds it out, offering it to Senna
Ssej will grin at Yashin and accept his offer of testing their strength.
Ssej will make no aggressive move but will wait for Yahsin to advance and then will counter his attacks with a grapple.
Athletics check against grapple: 27
If he succeeds he will turn it into a grapple himself to pin Yashin to the floor: 17
[OOC: Dice gods seriously....an 18 for an Athletics check...I hate you so much...]
Ssej grins, "And so the hunt begins."
He then grabs some more food and heads to his horse to begin the trek.
With excitement and adreline rushing through her body she listens intently to Laeral.
As Valor displays the map she will make mental note of the location knowing it is further south then she had travelled. Senna will make a small bow to Laeral as she gives her the diamond gemstone. Thank you Laeral, we will not fail.
She will put the gemstone in one of her small pouches on her belt and close the pouch carefully.
Moving back a few steps she turns to the group and Laeral. Do we have any allies in the area that we could head towards?
After that she checks her things and is ready to depart to get Argento and begin their journey.
ooc: Does Senna feel anything when touching the gem or does it feel like a normal gemstone at this moment?
Yashin tests his strength with Ssej
Athletics check: 29
Yashin ends the bout with a grin "We will resume this later, our other race is more important!"
With the news from Laeral, he gathers his gear and prepares to move south with the group, pushing to get to whatever mysterious artifact is out there first.
The gemstone has the telltale feel of something magical when touched.
"We did not suspect it to be that far South." Laeral says as the question of contacts in the area comes up. "We will contact you, through Sending Spells, if we locate any resources in the area, but, for now, just start heading in that direction."
In short order the eight of you find yourself on horseback, or in your wagon, heading South out of the City of Splendors. You race down the Trade Way, heading South towards places unknown to the lot of you.
The temperature is around 74 degrees with no wind and partly cloudy skies, as you head out.
What sort of marching order are we talking about here?
(Senna would prefer to be in the middle or just in front of the wagon (as long as there is another riding ahead or with Senna)
Valor
Once the party organizes Valor will suggest:
"We know little of the forces we face or if they have collaborators. I suggest we move as a military unit, warriors at front and rear with the casters in the middle with the wagon and someone scout ahead on occasion so we do not run into an ambush," he says. "I will take forward guard if there are no objections."
Ichika rides out on her horse. Along the road she slows down somewhat to ride along side of the wagon.
"Hey," she says to Yashin, "I like your brawl there."
She looks ahead and sees Ssej proudly riding out in front of everyone, holding his lizard head high, obviously still holding grudges. She turns back and tosses Yashin a wink that says "nice job", before hauling her horse falling behind again.
Ichika will take the rear, since the front looks kind of crowded already.
Kerah passes on Yashin's offer. "My strength doesn't come from my muscles. I believe you'll find me an easy opponent to beat in a fair contest of strength."
The next morning, Kerah is just finishing his prayers as he is summoned. When briefed, he just listens and tries to memorise what he is told. (OOC: I'll take this opportunity to reprepare spells. Will take me a moment though.)
While travelling, Kerah will turn into a Giant Eagle and fly high in the sky where he can see enemies from afar (Passive Perception turns to 20). If the travelling day is longer than 10 hours, he will take an hour of rest after 10 hours of flight (2 uses of 5 hours of Wildshape) and then fly again for the rest of the travelling day (5+5+1+5 is exactly 16 hours).
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