Torq is stunned by the gift and struggles to respond. "I'll look forward to that day when we can battle again, hopefully as friends rather than enemies. I know that feeling all too well. I had a family. A wife and daughter not much smaller than your own. They were slain by the Drekthar under Daegon's spell. I harbored so much hate that it nearly consumed me. It wasn't until I met these folks that I learned to forgive and to love again." Torq stops and thinks back to his words. "When I spoke to you about Davara and the other dragons you believed me. Did she tell you we were coming?"
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"Sir. Might I inquire about your connection with the Lady of Power? I am from her temple. Raised by her blessing. We may have more in common than we think." Jinara says with intrigue.
Urzok's face changes and he places a hand on Torq's shoulder. "For what it's worth I'm sorry. We were all affected by Daegon's corruption, one way or another. I have never met Davara but she speaks to me through dreams." Urzok says as Jinara steps over. "Ah yes, the sorcerer. I have heard of your powers. As I was just telling Torq, the lady speaks to me through dreams. She is the one who guided me north into the mountains and gave me the strength to protect my people. A few nights ago I had a dream of a terrible shadow in the form of a dragon, black as coal with glowing red eyes. Then suddenly a bright light from above shattered the shadow and I heard her voice call out to me to be ready. Then last night I had another dream where I saw another dragon but one of a brilliant metallic yellow. I heard her voice call out again and say powerful strangers were on their way. She said, "Help them if you find them worthy." I didn't know she was talking about you all. I must admit I let my emotion dictate my actions but I see now that the lady is still teaching me. I have heard of such temples... some good some bad. I trust yours was not the latter." Urzok says.
"Our lady is one of grace for providing us the knowledge of coming events. She, along with other deities, pointed us in your direction. I defer to my colleagues to discuss details of the pending threat, but know that several us have unique connections to the Lady of Power (glances at Cedany). If you need us, we are here to help. With regards to my temple, it housed a few flawed individuals but the temple itself was good. Corrections have been made for those individuals." Jinara says.
“Thank you again Urzok. We have all seen red before. Only the best are able to see reason through the haze of anger. When you do decide to join us, I’d like to spend some time with your daughter.” Torq says and heads to his room quickly before he is overwhelmed by emotion.
"Of course." Urzok says to Torq who steps away from the party while Jinara and Urzok continue their discussion. "I can see she has blessed your group. We are lucky to have her own our side. I am glad to hear you took care of the bad eggs and appreciate your offer of assistance as well as this feast." Urzok gives you a nod and takes his leave to wrangle his daughter currently cornering a dragon with a drumstick. The evening trails on and Urzok slowly gathers some of the orcs and they trickle out to their homes.
(Unless anyone else wants to do something you will all take a long rest to sleep for the night.)
Aryn will talk with Urzok and other orcs to see if they know anything about strange monsters or a portal in the desert to the west. Once people start passing out she'll find Mucor and invite him to her room.
(when we all gather in the morning) Jinara will take 10 minutes while everyone gathers for breakfast to say a few words to commemorate this yesterday's events "Urzok. You lead your people with bravery and honor. Your strength is paralleled with none other that the best of the worlds martial class. Your people believe in you through that and your compassion your daughter brings you. Torq. You represented The Lightbringers with the same bravery, honor and compassion. That is why we are here now. ... (9 more minutes of compliments around the table)."
Aryn- you find that the animosity towards elves you experienced in the capital is still evident here if not more so. Not a single individual will give you the time of day. Their respect seems to exclude yourself and Mucor. As the evening continues the grunts and cold shoulders switch towards aggressive yells and threats so you take your leave hand in hand with Mucor and release your frustrations in your own ways.
The morning comes and as you eat breakfast Jinara gives a rousing speech commending each person at the table. Bolstered by this speech you exit the portal and are ready for whatever the following day may hold. Urzok looks over the group and says, "You are welcome to stay as long as you like but I assume you have other destinations to visit along your journey." Urzok then looks to Torq who is wearing Urzok's old armor and says, "It looks good on you, friend." and holds out his hand for a handshake. Now that you are up close to the armor you can see it is a conglomerate of Hydra hide that has been tanned into a half breastplate that stretches across the chest and back. The front is interlaced with Naga scales covering the chest while Behir claw pauldrons protrude up and periodically crackle with tiny arcs of lightning.
(If you are departing I need to know where you are going then need: a Survival check with advantage, perception check and d10 roll. Also, let me know if anyone plans to use the same spells or different spells to expedite/ assist the trip)
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Perception: 17
Aryn will wake up next to Mucor and stroke her finger down his shoulder. She'll relax and lie on the bed for a few more minutes enjoying the warmth of the sheets then get up and eat breakfast. "Thank you Urzok for your hospitality. I think we're going to go search for a portal in the desert. Have you heard anything about strange monsters or undead in the Arak Desert?" she asks hoping to finally get a response.
(We could also skip the portal and go to one of the other locations but I'm good with finding the portal too.. @Jinara- do you know if there is also a time skip thing with the shadowfell plane?)
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Torq will try on the armor as soon as he's back at his room to attune to it. (Freaking awesome it is!) After carefully taking it off and putting it on the stand he'll collapse into his cubby and sleep. The next morning he will wear it proudly and thank Urzok again for giving it to him. "Yes, we're trying to locate the source of these things and hopefully close the portal." Torq says attempting to help Aryn.
(I am also fine with jumping to another location. If y'all get cool stuff as well it's totally worth it.)
(Apologies all. Had a rough weekend but I'm back in action. Aryn & Jinara- you could safely assume that shadowfell does have the same time distortion potential as the feywild.)
If y'all want to go somewhere else, let me know. I'll wait till tomorrow at lunch to post.
(If we want to look for the portal we could search for a day or two. If we find it we don't have to go in right? I'm good with trying one of the other locations on the scroll too.)
(I feel like we may be looking for a needle in a haystack with the portal. At least with the scroll we have a location, for the island not for the lost city. We may be better off doing the scroll locations then circle back to the portal.)
(dang I didn't mean to boot us off course. I just wanted to ask because of what happened when we went to the feywild. I think we lost a couple weeks and Valeera lost years or hundreds of years, can't remember exactly.)
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(Y'all don't have to go into the portal if you find it. Seems like a mixed bag of opinions so I'm just gonna roll for it. Odd y'all continue towards the smoking hills in search of the portal and even-y'all can teleport back to the castle or another destination of your choice to decide where to go.)
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Torq is stunned by the gift and struggles to respond. "I'll look forward to that day when we can battle again, hopefully as friends rather than enemies. I know that feeling all too well. I had a family. A wife and daughter not much smaller than your own. They were slain by the Drekthar under Daegon's spell. I harbored so much hate that it nearly consumed me. It wasn't until I met these folks that I learned to forgive and to love again." Torq stops and thinks back to his words. "When I spoke to you about Davara and the other dragons you believed me. Did she tell you we were coming?"
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"Sir. Might I inquire about your connection with the Lady of Power? I am from her temple. Raised by her blessing. We may have more in common than we think." Jinara says with intrigue.
Urzok's face changes and he places a hand on Torq's shoulder. "For what it's worth I'm sorry. We were all affected by Daegon's corruption, one way or another. I have never met Davara but she speaks to me through dreams." Urzok says as Jinara steps over. "Ah yes, the sorcerer. I have heard of your powers. As I was just telling Torq, the lady speaks to me through dreams. She is the one who guided me north into the mountains and gave me the strength to protect my people. A few nights ago I had a dream of a terrible shadow in the form of a dragon, black as coal with glowing red eyes. Then suddenly a bright light from above shattered the shadow and I heard her voice call out to me to be ready. Then last night I had another dream where I saw another dragon but one of a brilliant metallic yellow. I heard her voice call out again and say powerful strangers were on their way. She said, "Help them if you find them worthy." I didn't know she was talking about you all. I must admit I let my emotion dictate my actions but I see now that the lady is still teaching me. I have heard of such temples... some good some bad. I trust yours was not the latter." Urzok says.
"Our lady is one of grace for providing us the knowledge of coming events. She, along with other deities, pointed us in your direction. I defer to my colleagues to discuss details of the pending threat, but know that several us have unique connections to the Lady of Power (glances at Cedany). If you need us, we are here to help. With regards to my temple, it housed a few flawed individuals but the temple itself was good. Corrections have been made for those individuals." Jinara says.
“Thank you again Urzok. We have all seen red before. Only the best are able to see reason through the haze of anger. When you do decide to join us, I’d like to spend some time with your daughter.” Torq says and heads to his room quickly before he is overwhelmed by emotion.
"Of course." Urzok says to Torq who steps away from the party while Jinara and Urzok continue their discussion. "I can see she has blessed your group. We are lucky to have her own our side. I am glad to hear you took care of the bad eggs and appreciate your offer of assistance as well as this feast." Urzok gives you a nod and takes his leave to wrangle his daughter currently cornering a dragon with a drumstick. The evening trails on and Urzok slowly gathers some of the orcs and they trickle out to their homes.
(Unless anyone else wants to do something you will all take a long rest to sleep for the night.)
Aryn will talk with Urzok and other orcs to see if they know anything about strange monsters or a portal in the desert to the west. Once people start passing out she'll find Mucor and invite him to her room.
Roll: 1 (welp my interrogation skills suck.)
(I'm good for the evening)
(when we all gather in the morning) Jinara will take 10 minutes while everyone gathers for breakfast to say a few words to commemorate this yesterday's events "Urzok. You lead your people with bravery and honor. Your strength is paralleled with none other that the best of the worlds martial class. Your people believe in you through that and your compassion your daughter brings you. Torq. You represented The Lightbringers with the same bravery, honor and compassion. That is why we are here now. ... (9 more minutes of compliments around the table)."
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Aryn- you find that the animosity towards elves you experienced in the capital is still evident here if not more so. Not a single individual will give you the time of day. Their respect seems to exclude yourself and Mucor. As the evening continues the grunts and cold shoulders switch towards aggressive yells and threats so you take your leave hand in hand with Mucor and release your frustrations in your own ways.
The morning comes and as you eat breakfast Jinara gives a rousing speech commending each person at the table. Bolstered by this speech you exit the portal and are ready for whatever the following day may hold. Urzok looks over the group and says, "You are welcome to stay as long as you like but I assume you have other destinations to visit along your journey." Urzok then looks to Torq who is wearing Urzok's old armor and says, "It looks good on you, friend." and holds out his hand for a handshake. Now that you are up close to the armor you can see it is a conglomerate of Hydra hide that has been tanned into a half breastplate that stretches across the chest and back. The front is interlaced with Naga scales covering the chest while Behir claw pauldrons protrude up and periodically crackle with tiny arcs of lightning.
(If you are departing I need to know where you are going then need: a Survival check with advantage, perception check and d10 roll. Also, let me know if anyone plans to use the same spells or different spells to expedite/ assist the trip)
Gaelin will cast find the path on the smoking hills then will cast tiny hut if Jinara is going to change the weather again.
Perception: 17
Aryn will wake up next to Mucor and stroke her finger down his shoulder. She'll relax and lie on the bed for a few more minutes enjoying the warmth of the sheets then get up and eat breakfast. "Thank you Urzok for your hospitality. I think we're going to go search for a portal in the desert. Have you heard anything about strange monsters or undead in the Arak Desert?" she asks hoping to finally get a response.
(We could also skip the portal and go to one of the other locations but I'm good with finding the portal too.. @Jinara- do you know if there is also a time skip thing with the shadowfell plane?)
Torq will try on the armor as soon as he's back at his room to attune to it. (Freaking awesome it is!) After carefully taking it off and putting it on the stand he'll collapse into his cubby and sleep. The next morning he will wear it proudly and thank Urzok again for giving it to him. "Yes, we're trying to locate the source of these things and hopefully close the portal." Torq says attempting to help Aryn.
(I am also fine with jumping to another location. If y'all get cool stuff as well it's totally worth it.)
(Time skip thing?? I may be forgetting what you’re talking about.)
(Do we want control weather? I’m good with it)
(The thing that happened when we went to the feywild. Does time act all funky if we find the portal and go to shadowfell?)
(Apologies all. Had a rough weekend but I'm back in action. Aryn & Jinara- you could safely assume that shadowfell does have the same time distortion potential as the feywild.)
If y'all want to go somewhere else, let me know. I'll wait till tomorrow at lunch to post.
(If we want to look for the portal we could search for a day or two. If we find it we don't have to go in right? I'm good with trying one of the other locations on the scroll too.)
(I feel like we may be looking for a needle in a haystack with the portal. At least with the scroll we have a location, for the island not for the lost city. We may be better off doing the scroll locations then circle back to the portal.)
(dang I didn't mean to boot us off course. I just wanted to ask because of what happened when we went to the feywild. I think we lost a couple weeks and Valeera lost years or hundreds of years, can't remember exactly.)
(Y'all don't have to go into the portal if you find it. Seems like a mixed bag of opinions so I'm just gonna roll for it. Odd y'all continue towards the smoking hills in search of the portal and even-y'all can teleport back to the castle or another destination of your choice to decide where to go.)
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