Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

(In short Torq, we're awesome, Xtra is awesome welcome to awesomeness. Don't ever leave.  ;)    If you can figure out a way to work it in xtra, Sword of Sharpness looks pretty to me.)

Aryn would look back at the mage and say, "Sure.  Do the rooms have comfy beds?"

( I can't think of anything I need.  If anyone would like to use my Sun Blade they are welcome to it.  I don't know if I'll ever go away from these fury weapons.  They're amazing.)

"A quick rest does sound nice." Torq says as he tosses another piece of meat into the air before snatching it with his beak and gulping it down. 

(Lol.  I don't plan on going anywhere.  How do you link items?  Thanks Aryn!)

(type:  [magicitem] item name [/magic item]    The Rules and FAQ forum on the Play by Post main page has a lot of helpful guides and examples. )

(I'm good on items.  I want to test this mysterious wand some more though. )

"If we want to head to Castle Daybreak to check in on everything I can teleport us there, but would need an extended rest to recover.  With Aryn's ring they can reach us whenever the drekthar attack.  Regardless of where we rest, I won't be of much use if the drekthar attack today until I get some rest."  Gaelin says then turns to Torq and adds, "Would you like to see hopefully, your new home?"

(hey all. I am catching up. i had a few days of being out of pocket. Sorry.)

Jinara would chime in (Retcon the thanks and pleasantries from Esterlin where Jinara would have communicated :) ) "Kind Prefect. Is it possible, to gain use of your teleportation circle? There may be need in the near future to visit our Keep and would greatly benefit from the expediency of your teleportation circle to return."

(Staff of Power or Staff of the Magi, Ioun Stone of Mastery, Tome of Leadership and Influence)

(From a world/narrative standpoint, these items could be fun and intriguing: Mirror of the Past, Well of Many Worlds, Ring of Three Wishes)

"I would enjoy seeing the castle if the others are in agreement."  Torq replies to Gaelin with a thankful bow.

"I would love to return home.. but perhaps it should happen after we take care of the boats.." The minotaur would add, looking around his mushroom companion. 

"I have the teleportation circle for Esterlin memorized so I can bring us back whenever we need to come here.  It could be a few days before the ships attack."  Gaelin says.

Jinara turns to Gaelin "Yes you do, but if we could use their capabilities, it would save your spell for our return in the event we need to return quickly. Additionally, I need to retrieve something from Iris."

(Noted.)

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The mage cocks his head slightly unsure of the proper response.  He ponders for a moment before saying,  "I'm not sure if we are aware of your castles teleportation circle.  However we are aware of it's location and could transport you close to it.  Please accompany me to the tower and I will make a formal request."  The mage bows and turns to head out of the room and back into the hallway.  You follow him and return to the room with a small teleportation circle on the ground.  You are instantly transported back to the tower and taken up a series of stairs until you are lead into a large ornate lounge with a slim long table in its center.  A collection of fruits, cheeses and meats lie on the table and couches and chairs are scattered about the room around the table and adjacent to the walls of bookshelves.  "Please, Make yourselves comfortable.  I'll return shortly."  The mage bows and leaves for a period of about 10 minutes before returning with a female tabaxi druid of the Elanaetas.  "I will be your guide back to your castle.  Let me know when you are ready to depart."

(Gaelin and Jinara, we'll say you spent a minute studying the circle within the Prefect's keep to memorize it.  You now have two Esterlin locations.)

"I'm ready" Aryn says as she grabs a few berries and tosses them in her mouth.  

"Thank you for the expediency.  I am ready as well." Gaelin adds.

"I am prepared."  Torq responds.

Mucor would smile and nod to the tabaxi druid. "I am ready" He would say with a smile.

The druid and mage lead you up some steps until you return to the open stables where Valeera and your griffons await you.  You mount up and follow behind the druid who transforms into a giant eagle and carries the mage.  You fly out of the tower and head towards a small garden to the west within the city.  You watch as you rapidly approach an opening then the druid transforms back into their tabaxi form after safely landing with the mage.  The druid touches the tree and you watch as a large portal familiar to all but Torq appears within the bark of the tree.  Valeera shifts into her humanoid form and you all rush through appearing within the outer courtyard of Castle Daybreak.  The druid bids you farewell and steps back through the portal just before it closes.  The sun sit high in the the top of the sky and your vision rapidly adjusts from the early morning darkness to noon sun.  You take a moment to look around and settle on taking Torq on a quick fly by of the castle and it's many structures, as well as checking on the construction progress.

• (Completed- Ballistas, Monastery, Hellish Rebuke Medallion)
• (Incomplete- Jinara- your other medallion will be ready the following day.   Mucor- The grove will be ready in 45 days   Aryn- walls and keep upgrades will be done in 45 days)

 Keep map:  Link updated in Campaign notes.

After an hour or so of touring the updates you head to the grove to meet Herbert (Castle Tortle Druid)  flanked by Inara who smiles as she greets you.  "You've been quite busy these past 2 weeks.  You have exceeded even my expectations.  I have spent a few days speaking with ZInmaer about your findings and have tried to calm his emotions.  He is doing quite well though.  He is here, training the soldiers and even has an apprentice now.  You yourselves have some new company I see."  she says as she approaches Torq and bows placing her hand on his shoulder.  "So much pain.  So much anger.  I hope your new family will be able to fill the void that was taken from you."  She removes her hand and walks back beside Herbert and continues with a grin.  "Your notoriety has grown.  You have new guests at your castle that I'd like to introduce you to."

• Aryn:        36                 (A shielded warrior armed with a spear takes a step forward and bows before you. "I pledge my loyalty to you m'lady."  you gain a Gladiator ally.)
• Gaelin:     80                (Two male figures dressed in white robes holding staves step forward and bow.  You gain 2 Priest allies.)
• JInara:     53               (Inara motions to a clustered group of people in casters clothing and says, "They should aid greatly in keeping the army groups and refugees alive."   you gain an Veteran D8 Acolyte army group.  We'll discuss their abilities should the castle be attacked.  Short version: they can either do damage or heal other army groups each round.)
• Mucor:     52               (You noticed a new large tree had grown in the grove where there wasn't one before.  The tree suddenly stands and bows to greet you.  You now have a Treant  ally.
• Torq:        49               (Inara motions as two athletic human females dressed in simple hide armor step forward.  "The Tribe of Ursa have been a constant ally of the Elanaetas.  These sisters were rescued from a slave trader connected to Daegon.  They will protect you while you are at the castle."  The two females look at each other then to your stout form and grin.  you gain 2 Werebear allies.  I added them to your character sheet under extras.  You can name them.)
• Group:          49    (The castle gains: D6 Veteran Light Archers, D6 Regular Medium Infantry  and D6 Regular Heavy Infantry)

(I've added the NPCs to your character sheets under extras.  Jinara- I didn't add the army group since it is an army group rather than an NPC.  You can note it however you want on your sheet.)

(I have no idea what all this fully means but I think I'm in love with this campaign.)

(Well this is a pleasant surprise to wake up to. )

"Thank you." Aryn says as she looks over the warrior.  "You know how to use that?" she adds as she draws her two swords saying, "Let's find out." and begins to spar with him.

(not trying to hurt him but just trying to gauge his ability.)

Jinara greets each of them  "It is an honor to meet you. We are glad for you willingness of devotion. Davara thanks you as well. Please walk with me." As they depart, headed to visit Iris, people can hear "You will have a special role within this castle and our first stop is to see Iris. She will guide you...." and the voice trails off.

(Once to Iris' Laboratory)

"Greetings friend. It has been a few weeks. I hope things are progressing nicely here. Iris, please meet our newest additions. I call them the Acolytes (turning to the acolytes), unless you prefer something different." Jinara says with a smile across his face at the sight of Iris. "Please have them work with Zinmaer at points to help in the monastery as needed, but their primary role is advance their ability to mend and heal keeping our soldiers ready for an attack." He then moves over to her desk and catching a glance of the medallions she had been working on and says "These look amazing. You truly do great work. How close are they to being finished?" 

(how much gold have we earned since traveling to the other side of the world? I do not remember)

"Well this is a pleasant surprise.." Mucor would say looking up to the massive Treant. "I hope that you are enjoying your time here in the grove. I would be pleased to have you stay as long as you like. You can even help Herbert to shape and develop the grove if you wish... If is a young grove now but we are working to improve it." Mucor would say with a smile. "You know, I have awakened a few trees and plants that I could introduce you to if you have not already met them. I want you to feel at home here within the walls of daybreak." Mucor would say as he motions to  Button. Mucor would them bow and cast Plant growth while clutching his staff, causing the surrounding plants to increase in size.