Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

(Response to Gaelin) "All is well. Just finished catching up on some reading. Are you returning to our grove or the teleportation circle?"

Torq cocks his head hearing Gaelin's voice in his mind and replies while looking around, "All good here.  I'm in the grove with Herbert.  I don't see you.  Are you all hiding on purpose?"

You finish your meals and make your goodbyes as the Elanaetas druids wave farewell.  Inara opens a portal back to your grove and smiles giving a small nod to Mucor who hesitantly walks back through the portal.  You find Jinara and a curious looking Torq in the grove alongside Herbert.  "Now that you're all back together I think this is a good time to give you this." and with a twirl of his wrist a nearby bush vanishes into an iron clad chest.  You open it up to find stamped platinum medals that are hung on ribbons sitting atop a mound of 50,000 gold coins.  On the front is the emblem of the Seven and on the back, in small circles are each emblem of every kingdom in Eraas.  A small note attached to one of the medals reads, "Blessings Lightbringers.  As a token of thanks we've created these medals as a sign of unity and peace within Eraas.  You will be welcomed in every kingdom you may visit wearing these. Thank you for your service.  I'll be seeing you in a few weeks to discuss the first of many visits and speeches.    ~Varian~"

Gaelin sighs at Torq's reply and says, "Alright guys let's move.  I think they're ready for us back at the castle." 

Once they're back in the castle grove... "Well that's nice of them." Gaelin says holding up a medal.  "Thank you Herbert.  If it's okay with everyone, I think we'll depart to the feywild tomorrow morning.  Valeera could you give us an overview of where we'll be at and what you want to do?  That way we can prepare should anything happen."  Gaelin says turning towards the group after bowing to Herbert.

Once through the portal, Mucor would rush towards Torq and Jinara. "Good morning! Sorry for leaving you without saying anything.. but look! Surprise!" The woodelf would say with a wide smile. "it's me! Like.. really me.." He would add as he taps his chest with his hands. "The transformation almost killed me but Aryn saved my life! She was able to get Gaelin and Valeera to rush to my aide just in time... I owe them my life" Mucor would say looking back towards the three of them before turning back towards torq and Jinara "But anyway...I'm not a very good elf yet so you'll have to bare with me." Mucor would say with a grin and a small yawn as he rubs the back of his neck. 

When the medals and coins are revealed, Mucor would pick up one of the medals and place it around his neck. He would hold it in his hands and look it over before tucking it into his new leather vest. "That was very kind of them" Mucor would say with a smile. 

(OOC: So Mucor was wearing some special wooden half plate that didn't grant disadvantage on stealth... So this awesome leather vest clothes that Mucor has now... what kind of AC are we talking?

(What Xtra gave me way back when we started was studded leather +3)

Aryn blushes slightly but smiles and nods.  "If anyone wants to take their share out now they can.  I'll have Theodore and the bears move what's left to the vault." she says following suit with Mucor and admiring the medal.  

(Aryn is correct.  Added it to your character sheet.)

Valeera turns to the group looking over the chest and medals and picks out a medal.  "It's nice they included medals for Alexandria, Juliana, Zinmaer and I."  She pauses fastening the medal around her neck and adjusts it until it sits comfortably against her bosom.  "The village is called Mithrend vale.  It is located on the outskirts of Mithrendain, a large city set in the howling forest.  It is located nearer to the setting sun than rising sun and on Eraas I believe is northeast of Razzil.  (Drekthar capitol)  It's almost like late afternoon.  Nearly dark but not quite full darkness yet.  It's beautiful but there are some evil fey that inhabit the area.  I'd like to make sure the village and Rowan are safe then see if there's anything they need.  I don't plan on staying too long."  For the first time you see a slight look of anxiety on Valeera's countenance almost as if she's looking for approval. 

"It sounds fine with me. I should have plenty of time to check in with Button and spend some time here in the grove before we depart tomorrow" Mucor would say with a smile. 

"That will work for me as well.  I think it'll just be me going while Alexandria and Juliana stay here to keep watch over the castle."  Torq adds after a moment of silence.  

Torq looks over Mucor’s new look for a moment and says while poking Mucor’s new form, “I like it. I will miss the hulking Minotaur form but this one seems to be pretty well made. “ the small jest was the best way for others to know Torq actually liked them. He was usually cordial and proper from his time in the military.  For him to appear at ease was rare and reserved for only his true friends. 

(Will post tomorrow morning.  If there's anything in particular you wish to do to prep you can post or we can retcon.)

Aryn will escort the chest of gold up to the vault and return to her quarters to change clothes.  She'd check her armor, bow, and weapons cleaning and sharpening them.  Once she's done she'll meet up with Mucor and walk through a few meditation techniques and show him how to be an elf, shooting a bow, speaking elvish and moving.   "You'll need to learn how to use this and this otherwise people will know you're fake."    she says holding up her bow and pointing to her head.  After they practice shooting she'll take him up to the monastery to go through the obstacle course.  "No, use you're agility.  You're strong but that's no longer your only strength.  Crouch and bend, twist and move."  she shouts as he makes his way through time after time.

Mucor would smile towards torq and tap the silver on his finger. "Perhaps I will still transform back into that form on occasion.. for old times sake.." He would say with a grin towards Torq. "perhaps later we can go for a fly together once I finish my visit with Button." Mucor would add before giving the aarakara a playful tap on the shoulder. He would then turn towards Aryn, Gaeling, and Valeera and smile wide. "Thanks again for all of your help... " He would say sincerely with a deep nod, his eyes watering just a bit. He would turn and lock eyes with Aryn and give one more small nod and place his hand on her shoulder before leaving to find Button. Once he made his way to the small mushroom man's cave, "Hey Button! It is me! Mucor" The elf would say before emptying a small bag of food he had taken from breakfast on to the ground. "it isn't a dead body but I thought you might still like it" Mucor would add. "I just wanted to stop by and see how you and the family were doing... and wanted to show you the new Mucor." Mucor would give a small spin and sit on the moist earth next to Button. 

Once he was done visiting Button, meet up with Aryn... TBC I didn't see your post before my post lol

Mucor would rush towards Aryn as she found him in the grove, excited to see her. He would be eager to learn about being an elf but would try to hide a small frown when she mentions him being a fake elf. He wouldn't dwell on it though and would work hard to follow her example. "I have seen you do amazing things with your bow.. I doubt that I will ever come close to matching your skill" he would say as he awkwardly manipulates the bow. After an hour or so under Aryn's supervision, he feels himself getting better with the weapon however. Once moving to the obstacle coarse, Mucor struggled to find his footing at first but after listening to Aryn began to feel a bit more comfortable with his movements. After a few trials and landing on his face and back repeatedly, the now very dirty elf would complete the course with a grin as he huffs and puffs to catch his breath. "Ya know... I... was.. always good at running... in a straight line.. but all this jumping and rolling and bending... is kind of rough" He would say with a grin as he lays on the ground looking up to Aryn from his back. 

Mucor- Make an Athletics or Acrobatics check.

Mucor! athletics 11and acrobatics!6

Nailed it!

Mucor- You struggle with the bow barely managing to get the arrow to fly straight 50% of the time.  After a couple hours Aryn decides to try something else and you go to the obstacle course.  You get stuck in one obstacle that you try to bowl over and as you lie on the ground wheezing, covered in sweat you realize this will take a bit longer than you anticipated.  You devour your meal as the group congregates for dinner and the pain from the bruises and scratches seems to subside.  

Torq- Alexandria and Juliana protest slightly but eventually agree to remain to guard the castle in the group's absence.  They do request you spend the night with them since they have to pass the following day/s without their companion.

All- You each eat your fill at dinner and make your plans for the following morning before heading to bed.  You pass the night in mixed excitement and anxiety as you think over the upcoming trip.  Your dreams are filled with various creatures and landscapes as you drift into a deep slumber.  You awaken refreshed and ready to begin your journey.  You gather in the grove and Valeera pulls out the amulet from behind her clothes and focuses her thoughts.  You each link hands in a hexagonal circle and watch as the amulet begins to glow.  The ground around you begins to alight with various arcane runes of every color.

Valeera Intelligence Check:  9  (Oh boy)

22   (   :)   )

(Okay, let's see where in the feywild you end up....   4)

(OOC: Mucor was originally made to be a strength fighter and made with lackluster dex... since losing 2 strength and gaining 2 dex.. both are not pretty bad... 14 in both lol. I am considering putting my strength gloves back on so that I at least have 18 strength lol... but then I would have to lose my ring of protection.... I know that ring isn't very exciting but they are super nice..)

The runes flash and a black hole appears beneath your feet.  Rather than the normal feeling of teleportation, slight queasiness, smell of metal and soft landing, you feel yourselves sucked through and land prone on the ground in a dense forest.  The sun sits high in the sky and rays of light penetrate through the forest canopy to light the ground below as you stand to your feet.  The grass and moss ground feel soft and mushy while towering evergreens, oaks and ash trees fill your view.  Flowers are in full bloom and sweet natural fragrances fill the air.   Valeera looks around confused and says, "This isn't right...  It's too bright....  You can't even see the moon.  We must be too far north.  There's no snow or colorful leaves so we must be on Zhora in the land of Spring but should be on Telgun."  she looks around trying to get her bearings and a single tear runs down her cheek.  "I'm so sorry.  I... I messed it all up..."

"Hey!... everything will be alright!" Mucor would reply as he sees Valeera upset. "Perhaps we could all fly from here to the correct location. I could transform those of us that cannot fly into birds and we could follow you perhaps?" The woodelf would suggest innoecntly.

(Jinara joins the group in the grove)

As the portal opens, he looks down at his feet to see the darkness below. He instinctually holds his breath as if entering water before smacking the soft ground in the feywild. (Jinara has not been around for any of the discussions about the feywild and its similarity to Eraas) "Wait Valeera. Why would be on Zhora? I thought this was another plane." similarity

Assuming someone fill him in about the feywild...

"Hmmm...Mirroring topography...interesting." he says softly. He pulls out a small parchment from his coat and takes a small note of the discussion. "Valeera. If what you say is true about mirrored topography, and with your familiarity of the lands of Eraas, would you say we have visited a location anywhere near Mithralend vale on the material plane?" he says with curiosity.

Valeera shakes her head and coughs trying to shrug off an invisible assualt and appears to be dizzy.  "Wait... I think we..." and passes out, her head landing in the soft mushy moss.  The fragrance in the air grows sweeter and you feel your vision begin to blur.  

Everyone roll a DC 16 Wisdom save!