Five years ago, a band of good friends frequented the Inn of the Last Home, the most popular tavern and inn in the treetop city of Solace. They made a pact to go off on their own in search of some sign of the true gods, agreeing to meet back at the Inn of the Last Home on that day five years later. Each taking a different path, they set out for the far corners of Ansalon. Now the heroes, known as the Inn fellows, return to their hometown after finding only futility—the true gods seem to be well and truly gone. However, at the very least, they can look forward to a warm fire, a good meal, and the companionship of their dearest friends upon their return. Unfortunately, they find that Solace has changed in their absence. The Seekers, a misguided religious sect of questionable sincerity, have become the temporal rulers of Solace, governing the region from the nearby Lord city of Haven. Rumors of war and whispers of monsters and death circulate among the farmers and townsfolk in hushed voices. Solace has changed, and that change promises to become even more drastic.
For Tika,Darius.
In the central heart of Abanasinia, bordered on one side by the lovely Crystalmir Lake, lies the hamlet of Solace. A crossroads between the city of Haven and the elven realm of Qualinesti, it receives a healthy number of travelers and visitors through it.
Famous for Otik's potatoes at the Inn of the Last Home, Solace has long been ruled by an elected mayor and town council. It is defended by a town watch who are led by a high sheriff.
Since a year it has bee under the heel of Hederick, the High Theocrat, a high-ranking Seeker priest that controls Haven and much of he surrounding region.
Things have been devolving for the past year. The High Seeker had brought several, outside goons, to police the town. The new high sheriff, a hobgoblin named Oleg, has used his power to put several of his men in high positions. One of these, a large goblin called Tez, is entering the Inn as Tika is putting the chairs in order. The night was nice and full of customers but the floor needed cleaning.
"Is Otik in ?" the goblin drawls looking at Tika up and down.
For Darius:
Just another day in dreary Solace. Your patron wants you to leave but your are adamant on you meeting up with your friends. He has told you that if this keeps up he will not give you any powers for a while. You are used to his tantrums by now, which knowing who he used to be is quite unsettling.
You have a day to wait for the meeting and a thrill of expectation courses through your vein.
The voice in your head scoffs at the notion of friendship.
2 Daethys and Zak
"And so how was the Test. I can feel that you don't want to talk about it but just in case you should know that i can be an ear.. "Zak chatters on then whispers as if someone could hear on the trail, " And I m mighty curious what you mage do in this big tower of yours ... ".
Silence lasts for a second ten Zak pipes up once more.
"So your new robes, why are they that color ? You seems more tired than usual. I really like the new staff will you let me borrow it once please. You know now that I think about it I never zapped anyone. ... I wonder what it feels like." Zak mutters about a few relatives that might know about the effect on lightning on the body and keeps silent ... for a few minutes.
To say that the journey has been uneventful would be lying. Still it is fun to have the merry Zak once more part of the journey.
One more day and you should be in Solace. I will be good to see the others. Especially Killiath for Deathys.
"So do we camp here or you want to walk further ? There is a small glade a few meters into the wood."
3 Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
Just one more night out in the forest then it's home sweet home.
You all met a few days ago in New Port, one of the Seekers new city and now you are a day away from Solace.
"Let's make camp." Daethys says shortly as he coughs, blood speckling the cloth he holds to his mouth. he gathers his red robes around him as he follows to this clearing indicated. Ignoring the chatter of his companion, he sets to putting wood into a pile, saying, "Perubahan bentuk cilin sihir." The wood bursting into fire. Moving methodically, he casts a spell from his staff, the crystal on its top glowing softly as Daethys says, "Kartu." Daethys uses the hand to get a pot of water going on the fire and soon is stirring herbs into the water.
"Has Killiath returned from his foolish quest?" Daethys asks as he drinks from his herbal tea a few minutes later. He has glanced over to Zak, watching the kender through depthless eyes. It is the first question Daethys as asked of the kender since they met up. His voice sounds less raspy as he drinks the tea.
Darius is sitting on a chair near the fire, enjoying the warmth and listening to people rattle on about their boring lives and silly concerns, looking up when the goblin arrives and wondering if maybe this will be more interesting and listens in. Hoping to at least learn a little more about these so-called Seekers and their lackeys.
Odin smiled as he waved at Anomander. "I can take care of the food tonight. We'll be in for some fine dining, but nothing compared to Otik's Spiced Potatoes back home."
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"I would like to try an elvish dish, Anomander, if you are in the mood." replies Killiath smiling at the half-elf ranger. "It will be good to be back home after such long time, I wonder if the others had more luck in their search and how they fare, especially Daethys, I hope his test was a success, it will be great to see him in his new white robes. "
Killiath then takes a few steps and entering a fighting stance he starts to practice some combat moves. "There is still time until dinner, so it is better to spend the time in a productive way."
Zak gets busy getting things together for the night all the while prattling on about his adventures or what he would like to experience. He takes a breath to answer the question.
" Knowing your brother he sure did. But last time I was in Solace I didn't see anyone except Tika."
Daethys gives a curt nod and moves over to sit on his bedroll. He grips his staff in one hand as he pulls out his spell book with his other. Gripping the staff he says, "Shirak." The crystal atop the staff glowing as it creates light for him to read his spell book by. Daethys then spends some time just reading over his spells and making notes from time to time. He pretty much ignores Zak.
After a little while of reading his spell book, Daethys puts it down for a moment, looking around briefly and noticing it is getting darker. He speaks up then, but not to Zak. "Burun'cas come to me..." He calls out. Instantly an ebony tressym appears on the ground next to Daethy's bedroll. Daethys stares at the cat, some sort of communication clearly happening between the two. A moment later the tressym flies off into the trees. "Burun'cas will keep watch..." Daethys says it as a statement, picking up his spell book once more.
As the group settles for the night you hear a horse not so far away coming at a slow trot. It is coming from the road leading to Solace.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
Mythras rolled to his feet, unarmoured and relaxed, and moved towards the road, " Hail!", he called out carefully as his size and form had a way of startling folks.
Darius will look straight at the goblin, "It is indeed a good table, but why wait til tomorrow, why not have your boss come join me for dinner tonight?"
Killiath walks near Mythras and silently watches the hobgoblin and his companions. Since he was about to start his watch, he is still wearing his armor and weapon.
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Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras:
Anomander just nods "I can cook something up if we take inventory of what we have." He begins to look through the items they have pulling out whatever items would be needed to make a nice dish with deer meat.
When the hobgoblin shows up Anomander just continues to cook the meal, watching the newcomer carefully and taking in his surroundings to see if it maybe a set up for an ambush.
The hobgoblin looks around to see if there are more of you and then says, " You are going to Solace are you ? Not waiting for an answer he turns to his henchmen and adds.
"Kill them all and search the belongings for the staff. Bring it if you find it. Keep the rest to yourselves." Though you can't see it there is a definite grin on his face as he saunters away.
Five years ago, a band of good friends frequented the Inn of the Last Home, the most popular tavern and inn in the treetop city of Solace. They made a pact to go off on their own in search of some sign of the true gods, agreeing to meet back at the Inn of the Last Home on that day five years later. Each taking a different path, they set out for the far corners of Ansalon. Now the heroes, known as the Inn fellows, return to their hometown after finding only futility—the true gods seem to be well and truly gone. However, at the very least, they can look forward to a warm fire, a good meal, and the companionship of their dearest friends upon their return. Unfortunately, they find that Solace has changed in their absence. The Seekers, a misguided religious sect of questionable sincerity, have become the temporal rulers of Solace, governing the region from the nearby Lord city of Haven. Rumors of war and whispers of monsters and death circulate among the farmers and townsfolk in hushed voices. Solace has changed, and that change promises to become even more drastic.
For Tika, Darius.
In the central heart of Abanasinia, bordered on one side by the lovely Crystalmir Lake, lies the hamlet of Solace. A crossroads between the city of Haven and the elven realm of Qualinesti, it receives a healthy number of travelers and visitors through it.
Famous for Otik's potatoes at the Inn of the Last Home, Solace has long been ruled by an elected mayor and town council. It is defended by a town watch who are led by a high sheriff.
Since a year it has bee under the heel of Hederick, the High Theocrat, a high-ranking Seeker priest that controls Haven and much of he surrounding region.
Things have been devolving for the past year. The High Seeker had brought several, outside goons, to police the town. The new high sheriff, a hobgoblin named Oleg, has used his power to put several of his men in high positions. One of these, a large goblin called Tez, is entering the Inn as Tika is putting the chairs in order. The night was nice and full of customers but the floor needed cleaning.
"Is Otik in ?" the goblin drawls looking at Tika up and down.
For Darius:
Just another day in dreary Solace. Your patron wants you to leave but your are adamant on you meeting up with your friends. He has told you that if this keeps up he will not give you any powers for a while. You are used to his tantrums by now, which knowing who he used to be is quite unsettling.
You have a day to wait for the meeting and a thrill of expectation courses through your vein.
The voice in your head scoffs at the notion of friendship.
2 Daethys and Zak
"And so how was the Test. I can feel that you don't want to talk about it but just in case you should know that i can be an ear.. " Zak chatters on then whispers as if someone could hear on the trail, " And I m mighty curious what you mage do in this big tower of yours ... " .
Silence lasts for a second ten Zak pipes up once more.
"So your new robes, why are they that color ? You seems more tired than usual. I really like the new staff will you let me borrow it once please. You know now that I think about it I never zapped anyone. ... I wonder what it feels like." Zak mutters about a few relatives that might know about the effect on lightning on the body and keeps silent ... for a few minutes.
To say that the journey has been uneventful would be lying. Still it is fun to have the merry Zak once more part of the journey.
One more day and you should be in Solace. I will be good to see the others. Especially Killiath for Deathys.
"So do we camp here or you want to walk further ? There is a small glade a few meters into the wood."
3 Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
Just one more night out in the forest then it's home sweet home.
You all met a few days ago in New Port, one of the Seekers new city and now you are a day away from Solace.
Night is falling and it's time to make camp.
2 Daethys and Zak
"Let's make camp." Daethys says shortly as he coughs, blood speckling the cloth he holds to his mouth. he gathers his red robes around him as he follows to this clearing indicated. Ignoring the chatter of his companion, he sets to putting wood into a pile, saying, "Perubahan bentuk cilin sihir." The wood bursting into fire. Moving methodically, he casts a spell from his staff, the crystal on its top glowing softly as Daethys says, "Kartu." Daethys uses the hand to get a pot of water going on the fire and soon is stirring herbs into the water.
"Has Killiath returned from his foolish quest?" Daethys asks as he drinks from his herbal tea a few minutes later. He has glanced over to Zak, watching the kender through depthless eyes. It is the first question Daethys as asked of the kender since they met up. His voice sounds less raspy as he drinks the tea.
Tika, Darius
Darius is sitting on a chair near the fire, enjoying the warmth and listening to people rattle on about their boring lives and silly concerns, looking up when the goblin arrives and wondering if maybe this will be more interesting and listens in. Hoping to at least learn a little more about these so-called Seekers and their lackeys.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
Mythras looked about for a place to camp for the night, not too far off the road but somewhere at least somewhat sheltered.
He offered to the others to fetch kindling and wood for the fire, " So whose turn is it to cook?", he chuckled clapping Killiath solidly on the back.
" Perhaps, Anomander could suprise us with some elvish cuisine?"
Without waiting for a reply he placed his gear down and headed off to find wood.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras
Odin smiled as he waved at Anomander. "I can take care of the food tonight. We'll be in for some fine dining, but nothing compared to Otik's Spiced Potatoes back home."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
"I would like to try an elvish dish, Anomander, if you are in the mood." replies Killiath smiling at the half-elf ranger. "It will be good to be back home after such long time, I wonder if the others had more luck in their search and how they fare, especially Daethys, I hope his test was a success, it will be great to see him in his new white robes. "
Killiath then takes a few steps and entering a fighting stance he starts to practice some combat moves. "There is still time until dinner, so it is better to spend the time in a productive way."
Daethys and Zak
Zak gets busy getting things together for the night all the while prattling on about his adventures or what he would like to experience. He takes a breath to answer the question.
" Knowing your brother he sure did. But last time I was in Solace I didn't see anyone except Tika."
Daethys and Zak
Daethys gives a curt nod and moves over to sit on his bedroll. He grips his staff in one hand as he pulls out his spell book with his other. Gripping the staff he says, "Shirak." The crystal atop the staff glowing as it creates light for him to read his spell book by. Daethys then spends some time just reading over his spells and making notes from time to time. He pretty much ignores Zak.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
As the group settles for the night you hear a horse not so far away coming at a slow trot. It is coming from the road leading to Solace.
Tika, Darius
The goblin moves to Tika's side.
"So were is your boss. The High seeker would like to have a good table for tomorrow and I m here to see that he does."
He looks at Darius.
" Maybe the one near the fire would be nice."
Daethys and Zak
After a little while of reading his spell book, Daethys puts it down for a moment, looking around briefly and noticing it is getting darker. He speaks up then, but not to Zak. "Burun'cas come to me..." He calls out. Instantly an ebony tressym appears on the ground next to Daethy's bedroll. Daethys stares at the cat, some sort of communication clearly happening between the two. A moment later the tressym flies off into the trees. "Burun'cas will keep watch..." Daethys says it as a statement, picking up his spell book once more.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras.
Mythras rolled to his feet, unarmoured and relaxed, and moved towards the road, " Hail!", he called out carefully as his size and form had a way of startling folks.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras
Coming from Solace is a strangely fat hobgoblin sitting astride a struggling poney.
Behind him are a few goblins trying to keep in line and failing miserably.
All are wearing the sigil of the Seekers, a white fist on a red field.
The hobgoblin stares at Mythras, clearly surprised and stammers a question.
"Who are you and what are you doing on the road to Solace?"
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras
" Ah, I'm Mythras. Travelling with my three companions we're heading home to Solace.", he said trying not to stare too much at the odd procession.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras
Odin chuckled at the hobgoblin and his companions. "We are on our way home after traveling on the road. Our business is our own."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Tika and Darius
Darius will look straight at the goblin, "It is indeed a good table, but why wait til tomorrow, why not have your boss come join me for dinner tonight?"
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras
Killiath walks near Mythras and silently watches the hobgoblin and his companions. Since he was about to start his watch, he is still wearing his armor and weapon.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras:
Anomander just nods "I can cook something up if we take inventory of what we have." He begins to look through the items they have pulling out whatever items would be needed to make a nice dish with deer meat.
When the hobgoblin shows up Anomander just continues to cook the meal, watching the newcomer carefully and taking in his surroundings to see if it maybe a set up for an ambush.
OOC:
perception check for anything in the forest: 18
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Daethys and Zak
The night seems peaceful and out of the way but something has you up late and you feel that going to sleep might not be the better idea.
Zak is silent for once and though it is a relief it is so unnatural that is sets Daethys on edge. Even the familiar is subdued.
Anomander, Odin, Killiath and Mythras:
The hobgoblin looks around to see if there are more of you and then says, " You are going to Solace are you ? Not waiting for an answer he turns to his henchmen and adds.
"Kill them all and search the belongings for the staff. Bring it if you find it. Keep the rest to yourselves." Though you can't see it there is a definite grin on his face as he saunters away.
The goblins rush you.
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