(Those of you that are fleeing are on the crimson path, which is out of sight of Maghiel. I'll leave you all together at the south end of the map to represent this.)
For simplicity, let's say that enough time has elapsed that you have overcome your fear.
The crimson path has evolved and grown a split. Behind you leads back to Maghiel. In front of you the path splits off to the left and right.
Gold listens "Yes, we should stay together and help each other. Who are we missing?" (I think Krusk is about to run around the corner right behind us though. If I understand what happened, according to the DM, is that have been able to regroup. @StevenDeeds, Am I wrong?)
"Also I might advise against going against so powerful a magic user as this Magheil. She seems out of our league. I suggest we investigate other options. Like this new path here."
"I, I can embrace the beast and get back in the fight but... with this much damage I might not be able to control it," he says. He swears before continuing, "if not for those Shadows I could have..." he looks Gold in the eyes and says, "we will see her again, and I will tear her throat outnif she is the cause of all this trouble."
"Relax my friend, we will indeed get to the bottom of this. It is possible we should rest here for a bit and see if we can regain some strength. Let''s see where this next path takes us and maybe we can find a temporary shelter" Gold points to the new fork in the crimson path and starts leading the group that way (to the right.)
"Agreed, not the time to be facing that one again. Not yet..." Lia is clearly unhappy about having been forced to flee like that. "Let's check out that path as suggested, and see what we can find for safer places to rest."
(The general consensus seems to be to follow the new crimson path, so let's move forward with that)
From the outside, this is nothing more than a round chunk of a tower, suspended in the darkness. Within… it is a treasure trove of knowledge. The walls are lined with bookshelves, fifteen feet high, with more spiraling inwards to fill the room. A narrow path through them leads to a pair of broad, semicircular desks. The Drendali woman sits at one of them, frowning intensely as she traces something from a huge leather-bound book. Maghiel is not aware of you, and is deeply engrossed in a book. She is studying an atlas and tracing one of the maps. Maghiel then fades out of existence.
Lia finds that Maghiel was tracing a map showing a village at the foot of the Kelder Mountains, due east of the Sky Keep Ruins. (you are currently in the Kelder Mountains) The deep indentations of her tracing, as well as the outline of words, are clearly visible on the page. Her notes say “Lapo - find the Magister’s Temple here.”
You do find some interesting books, and learn about Maghiel and Gambedel's Bridge
Maghiel Maghiel “The Shunned” is a Drendali Battlemage who is, by now, almost 500 years old. She is a veteran of the Divine War, where she fought alongside Elves and Dwarves for years. She was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, a decisive leader, and willing to do whatever needed to be done to gain a victory. Maghiel is most famous for her apparent desertion at the Battle of Gambedel’s Bridge. After some public invective about her allies’ lack of discipline, lack of heart, and lack of balls, Maghiel disappeared from the pages of history.
Gambedel’s Bridge Also known as the Bridge of Betrayal, at the Battle of Gambedel’s Bridge the gods and their allies fought a losing battle against the titan Chern and his minions after the dwarves of Burok Torn fled the field. Madriel herself intervened, though only enough to ensure that Dier Drendal and Burok Torn did not fall that day. There are competing theories about Maghiel’s role in the battle: either she fled the field too, or she pursued the dwarves, intending to convince them to rejoin the battle.
Gold notes in his mind the information about Lapo finding the Magister's Temple here. "Ok where should we go now. I don't know what else to do other than to keep following the crimson path. We should take some of the books if we can as well."
"Um, " says Dain. "I don't think we should take any books from the Academy's library. Honestly, I don't think we are supposed to be in here if we aren't faculty or students." The crimson path continues to a tower. There is a sound of sinister faint overlapping whispers.
Gold responds "Fair enough, I will leave the items here. So you assume this place will be returned to normal. I guess when you are crossing time lines like this who knows what is possible." Gold listens to the sound. "Looks like more shadow company might be on the way."
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Gold is not sure where to go. If another turn passes and he still can't see Maghiel he will attempt to quell the fear inside him: 14
Lot's of stuff ...
(Those of you that are fleeing are on the crimson path, which is out of sight of Maghiel. I'll leave you all together at the south end of the map to represent this.)
For simplicity, let's say that enough time has elapsed that you have overcome your fear.
The crimson path has evolved and grown a split. Behind you leads back to Maghiel. In front of you the path splits off to the left and right.
Looking at the others Kodrith asks, "We go back for the others?" He is breathing heavy and wincing as if in pain.
Hallanann, responding to Kodrith, says, "Indeed. We need to regroup and possibly see if we can take Magheil by surprise."
Wiley Gambit Gaming
A Sometimes-DM
Speedwell | Harengone | Fey Wanderer Ranger | The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Gold listens "Yes, we should stay together and help each other. Who are we missing?" (I think Krusk is about to run around the corner right behind us though. If I understand what happened, according to the DM, is that have been able to regroup. @StevenDeeds, Am I wrong?)
"Also I might advise against going against so powerful a magic user as this Magheil. She seems out of our league. I suggest we investigate other options. Like this new path here."
Lot's of stuff ...
"I, I can embrace the beast and get back in the fight but... with this much damage I might not be able to control it," he says. He swears before continuing, "if not for those Shadows I could have..." he looks Gold in the eyes and says, "we will see her again, and I will tear her throat outnif she is the cause of all this trouble."
"Relax my friend, we will indeed get to the bottom of this. It is possible we should rest here for a bit and see if we can regain some strength. Let''s see where this next path takes us and maybe we can find a temporary shelter" Gold points to the new fork in the crimson path and starts leading the group that way (to the right.)
Lot's of stuff ...
"Agreed, not the time to be facing that one again. Not yet..." Lia is clearly unhappy about having been forced to flee like that. "Let's check out that path as suggested, and see what we can find for safer places to rest."
Hallanann follows the group with his staff at the ready.
Wiley Gambit Gaming
A Sometimes-DM
Speedwell | Harengone | Fey Wanderer Ranger | The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Krusk is breathing heavily, following the group with his Pike +1 at the ready
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"Maybe she will disappear if we wait, like the other people did."
Birgit | Shifter | Sorcerer | Dragonlords
Shayone | Hobgoblin | Sorcerer | Netherdeep
(The general consensus seems to be to follow the new crimson path, so let's move forward with that)
From the outside, this is nothing more than a round chunk of a tower, suspended in the darkness. Within… it is a treasure trove of knowledge. The walls are lined with bookshelves, fifteen feet high, with more spiraling inwards to fill the room. A narrow path through them leads to a pair of broad, semicircular desks. The Drendali woman sits at one of them, frowning intensely as she traces something from a huge leather-bound book. Maghiel is not aware of you, and is deeply engrossed in a book. She is studying an atlas and tracing one of the maps. Maghiel then fades out of existence.
Lia moves over and looks at the atlas.
Chikra will look through the desk drawers.
Birgit | Shifter | Sorcerer | Dragonlords
Shayone | Hobgoblin | Sorcerer | Netherdeep
Gold will try to be aware of anything of interest: investigation 10
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Krusk uses an Investigation check to look for anything in his native tongue of Orc. 11
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[A]
Lia finds that Maghiel was tracing a map showing a village at the foot of the Kelder Mountains, due east of the Sky Keep Ruins. (you are currently in the Kelder Mountains) The deep indentations of her tracing, as well as the outline of words, are clearly visible on the page. Her notes say “Lapo - find the Magister’s Temple here.”
You do find some interesting books, and learn about Maghiel and Gambedel's Bridge
Maghiel
Maghiel “The Shunned” is a Drendali Battlemage who is, by now, almost 500 years old. She is a veteran of the Divine War, where she fought alongside Elves and Dwarves for years. She was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, a decisive leader, and willing to do whatever needed to be done to gain a victory. Maghiel is most famous for her apparent desertion at the Battle of Gambedel’s Bridge. After some public invective about her allies’ lack of discipline, lack of heart, and lack of balls, Maghiel disappeared from the pages of history.
Gambedel’s Bridge
Also known as the Bridge of Betrayal, at the Battle of Gambedel’s Bridge the gods and their allies fought a losing battle against the titan Chern and his minions after the dwarves of Burok Torn fled the field. Madriel herself intervened, though only enough to ensure that Dier Drendal and Burok Torn did not fall that day. There are competing theories about Maghiel’s role in the battle: either she fled the field too, or she pursued the dwarves, intending to convince them to rejoin the battle.
Gold notes in his mind the information about Lapo finding the Magister's Temple here. "Ok where should we go now. I don't know what else to do other than to keep following the crimson path. We should take some of the books if we can as well."
Lot's of stuff ...
"Um, " says Dain. "I don't think we should take any books from the Academy's library. Honestly, I don't think we are supposed to be in here if we aren't faculty or students." The crimson path continues to a tower. There is a sound of sinister faint overlapping whispers.
Gold responds "Fair enough, I will leave the items here. So you assume this place will be returned to normal. I guess when you are crossing time lines like this who knows what is possible." Gold listens to the sound. "Looks like more shadow company might be on the way."
Lot's of stuff ...