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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
 Posted - 18 Mar 2004 : 10:28:59
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Been a while since I visited Halaster anyway.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine follows Shadowlord through the portal |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2004 : 14:30:45
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>Narad calmly steps through the portal and appears on the other side>
No, the wizard released 'this terror' to the world. I just made him harmless. And were you planning to kill it with your silk? I was able to cut your string so if a 'poor excuse for a bladesinger' can cut it, what could you possibly do to Gorad?
And you released him by cutting his arm and leg didn't you?
I warn you, don't underestimate me. Many have and they are dead.
>Suddently Narad explodes into laughter>
I've got to tell you that I haven't had this much fun since my days in the city of Song! I quess you are alright after all..
>Starts observing his surroundings>
Where should we start looking? Undermountain is a big place. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2004 : 15:32:25
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Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smiles at Narad
Don't underestimate me either elf. And how mighty, and pleased, would you be if I broke your sword in half with my silk ?
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine puts the silk thread in his mouth
Now be quiet will you for a change elf.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine lets several strands of silk flow out of him in all directions through Undermountain. Cherrn closes his eyes and concentrates for a few seconds, then opens them again
Well...
I sense 8 Halaster's in all directions from the entrance. We best be careful, he usually don't appear as a talkative archmage. |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2004 : 16:16:23
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| Ezindir's two Ravens walks throught the portal, but ezindir's double disipears. When the companions, including the Ravens, walks deeper into the caves of the underdark, Ezindir is leaning against a wall. His one leg are raised against the wall, his hood are down and he are playing on a flute. When they walks closer up against him, they can see that there is a lot of smoked weed lying on the ground around him. He puts down the flute,and pulls back his hood. Ahh, finnaly you got here, I wondered how long I would have to wait in this damn place. I hope my double not have done anything stupid? |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2004 : 21:02:39
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| RaVeN walks through the portal and joins his companions on the other side. Ok 7 doubles. Does anyone have any skill in Divinination? |
Edited by - RaVeN1463 on 18 Mar 2004 21:06:20 |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2004 : 00:44:11
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That's what I just did. As far as I know from the scrolls in Candlekeep, then Halaster can manifest himself at multiple places inside Undermountain at the same time. Let's just hope that we don't run into anyone of them.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smiles
Well, who will take the point? |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2004 : 14:09:01
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Maeby your sophistication isn't on the level I thought Cherrn...
>Narad closes his eyes and out of his body steps 7 new Narads>
I think this should make things even.
>Narad turns to the others>
Does anybody have anything against it if we start roaming through the caves?>Narad asks referring to his clones>
That could take the focus off our group. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2004 : 15:00:03
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Do you honestly believe those puny images can mislead Halaster?
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine waves his hand through one of Narad's images
If I can see through this ruse then Halaster should be able to as well.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine pokes the real Narad on the chest
The different Halaster's aren't puny images like these, they are actually him. He just exists in several places at once within Undermountain elf.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine dispels Narad's images with a wave of a hand whilst looking at the real Narad
So this little trick wont work. I think you aren't on the level of sophistication as you yourself thought Narad.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smiles
We should move quickly, and silently.. Lets get going! |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2004 : 23:19:00
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| How can someone be in seven places at once? It doesnt seem possible unless he uses Misleads or Doubles. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2004 : 23:39:14
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| As far as I have researched it has something to do with Undermountain, it supposedly has some mythal-like dweomer that makes it possible for Halaster since he fashioned these halls. |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2004 : 01:26:40
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| Shadowlord looks tense, but still very at home in the dark halls and caves. It appears that the Underdark is his element, and the others around him, having been raised in the Lands of Light, have a distinct disadvantage. "I shall lead. Now, I'm going to cast a dweomer of darkness. Anyone who can't see, or find a means of seeing, shall be left behind. I have no desire to announce our presence, and if memory serves, drow caverns are very close to Undermountain." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2004 : 20:34:21
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Can't see? What do you take me for my friend?
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine follows Shadowlord |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2004 : 20:51:48
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| Shadowlord stops, and remarks, "Interesting, human. Where did you pick up darkvision?" Seeing one of the other people in the party try to light a torch, Shadowlord takes out a hand crossbow, fires it, and the bolt knocks the torch out of the party member's hand. "No torches, fool! If you can't see, leave. I won't have our position found because some surfacer can't be without his light." That said, Shadowlord continues down the corridor, ever vigilant, all the while muttering in drow... "Jaed oolos. Vel'drav Halaster elggen mina jal p'wal d' ninta ssussun, Dorn fridj s'tharl rath lu' kyorl l' katrill..." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 11:42:55
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| Begins to light his pipe but then look at Shadowlords back and regret it, instead he puts down his pipe and takes up a root. he begins cheewing it while he mutters. If it only was a little darker, then I would not have seen the walls and there would be nothing to fear. Ahh, sweet darkness. |
Learn about the Ways of Vhaeraun .
- Check out my bio, majore update
- The Wanderers Quest
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 11:44:18
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>As they move, Narad mentally connects his mind to Cherrn's, his thoughts appearing as written words before Cherrn's eyes>
Did you know that when you poked my chest you poked thin air? Maeby Halaster sees through them, but you definetly didn't. You can't dispell them if I don't wish so.
>More words appear in front of Cherrn's eyes>
My 'images' are able to fight very well if it conserns you that much. They won't do any real damage, but if your mind dies so do you.
And the real Halaster isn't all those Halasters. They are sort of images or doubles that act on their own and the real Halaster can take their place if he so desires.
>Next words appear to all of the group>
I've sent couple of my images to the opposite direction. They appear as an adventuring group seeking trerasure. They aren't as stealthy as we, so they should be located first. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 13:39:39
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Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine replies to Narad with mental projection into Narad's mind, the images burns into the mind of Narad
Who are you trying to convince elf ? Me or yourself ? We both know that I poked you because you were the one left standing after I dispelled those images and you weren't the one who was being a beacon of illusion magic like the other images were, and as I said, Halaster will not fall for such a ruse. Those images couldn't fool a farmers son. And they will definately let it appear as if we are having the wrong in intentions down here. When Halaster sees an illusion looking for treasure he will think that it is some crude diversion and we are looking for treasure as well, which we aren't. And he might take offense to that. So leave the images elf. Halaster gets many people through here anyway, most people just heading for Skullport, it would be best if we appeared to be doing the same.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine sends out his silk and dispels the images, again
Well apparently I can elf. Now lets get moving. |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
Edited by - Cherrn on 21 Mar 2004 14:23:03 |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 17:19:10
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| Seeing the display, and the psionic noise it raises, Shadowlord spins quickly, unsheathes his blades, resting them right before Narad's and Cherrn's throats. "With all the noise you are making, Halaster will be sure to visit. You do know that Halaster can sense psionics, don't you? Hold your tongue until we leave Undermountain, dalthiir." Turning to Cherrn, who seems to be smirking, he replies, "That includes you, rivvil." Retracting his blades, the Vhaeraunite drow places them back in their scabbards and remarks, "It's bad enough I have to travel with an elf who worships the Seldarine, but this bickering will get one of us killed." With his white teeth forming a stark contrast to his black skin, the drow smiles, touches his hilts, and says, "If not by Halaster, then by me." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
Edited by - Shadowlord on 21 Mar 2004 17:22:53 |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 18:14:30
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>In front of them appears another Narad>
Begone >He says to the original and it disappears>
Now that you are making threats to me I decided to pay a little visit here myself.
>Narad, now real, walks to Cherrn>
You screamed so loud that even I heard it and I am quite sure that Halaster heard did too. However you are right, Halaster allows people to travel through Undermountain, but that was not why I made that diversion. It was for the cyricists.
>Narad starts to turn towards Shadowlord, but says something to Cherrn>
You shouldn't insult my double, he has feelings too.
>Turns to Shadowlord>
I've never worshipped the Seldarine. You should've quessed already.
>Starts walking towards the other end of the cave> |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 18:21:42
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| Shadowlord asks, "Really? Then who do you worship? Ilsensine, Goddess of Psionic Illithids?" Shadowlord smirks at this, and replies, "Your soul is not completely pure, as I would expect a faerie elf's to be, but I sense no overt evil within you... So what deity do you worship? Seeing your distaste for my race, I would assume it to be Shevarash, the Black Archer, reknown for his hatred of drow." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 18:39:07
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>Narad stops and turns to Shadowlord>
My deity is my business. But nothing with illithids.
>He pauses for a second but continues then>
The Black Archer is indeed an option, but not that either. This matter shall remain as a secret so you can't gain any advantage.
>Then he adds>
It has happened before |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 18:58:15
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| Shadowlord smiles, then continues on his way down the winding tunnels and corridors of Undermountain. Watching one of the party members about to step on a black square, Shadowlord snaps his wrist, and a long, winding tendril of shadow reaches out, and grabs the person who nearly set off the trap. "You almost died. The trap I saved you from was an acid trap, and would have burnt you beyond recognition. I can't afford to lose any party members in Undermountain. It will be so much more fun to kill you myself, drinking in your pain and fear as your life bleeds away, gazing into your eyes to glimpse the terrible understanding shining through in the final instant death claims you." Shadowlord smirks, and says, "I am drow, and the merciless slaughter of opponents envigorates me." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 21:26:31
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Don't threaten me abbil. You might loose one of the few who actually supports you in our little entourage. I wouldn't count on the elf if we actually end up in a situation where we have to rely on eachother. I wouldn't have to rely on the wael for making a cup of tea.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smiles |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 21:41:11
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| Shadowlord smiles, and says, "Ah, Cherrn, you negotiate like one of the Ilythiiri! Very well, I shall threaten you no more. I assure you, it was to make sure Halaster doesn't find us, nothing more. However, I have an idea I'd like to share with you." Suddenly switching to the drow tongue, and hoping that Cherrn understands, Shadowlord remarks, "'Zil ulnin 'zil l' groova zhah phor, Usstan inbal inthen ulu jihard natha velve wun l' darthirii's rath. Ph' dos wun?" |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 22:07:19
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Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine eyes Shadowlord, then beams a wide smile at him
Qual'la sjaad'ur ussa. Ol uriu tlus natha verve draeval yol Usstan inbal talin ilythiiri. Vel'drav ol zhah jal phor dos shlu'ta tlu zhaunus nindel Usstan orn xxizz dos uxxahuu d'ukta.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine clears his throat
Vel'noa zhahus nindel?
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smirks
I spent around 40 years in the Underdark back in the day. That's where I picked up on the language..... and my ability to see through normal and magical darkness. It comes in handy sometimes.
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A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
Edited by - Cherrn on 21 Mar 2004 22:08:59 |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 22:20:58
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| Shadowlord also smiles widely, and remarks, "Indeed? The people of Calimshan have never ceased to amaze me... However, you don't look a day over 30. Life sustaining magics, or is your ancestry not fully human?" Switching back to drow, Shadowlord says, "Loff'ta ulu kyorl nindel dos qua'l. Usstan zhaun d' biu haszak ul'kas Mlakymib vel'uss shlu'ta mylthar l' darthirii's karliik. Mlakymib lu' Usstan ph' zhuanth ... abbilen, ji ulu telanth." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 22:52:01
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Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine smiles again, then lets out a silent sigh
My father was one of the Maiden of Misfortune's consorts a long, long time ago. Ji dos shlu'ta usieva vel'bol nindel morfeth ussa..
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine scratches his birthmark on his neck shaped like Beshaba's holysymbol
Usstan iskalik kyikh vel'drav usstan zhahus 27 vel'drav Beshaba telanth ussa bauth ussta arlathil iltan. F'sarn naut zhaunus bauth vel'noa zhuanth F'sarn, jhal usstan xunus dro isinth lil isto thalack wun Calimshan. Nindel zhal'la belbau dos an sievazhau.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine looks up at Shadowlord again and smiles
Loff'ta nindel udos phuul qua'l. Uss tangi usstan orn telanth dos ussta statha ussta abbil.
Cherrn Yn Ravva El Hammaine looks at the rest of the group, then nods to Shadowlord
We should get going.
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A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 23:12:08
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| Shadowlord also nods, and replies, "Nindel zhah natha statha Usstan orn'la ves mzilt saph ulu nym'uer, ussta abbil. Mayoe foldraeval Usstan zhal tesso dos usst..." Switching back to the common tongue, Shadowlord turns toward the others in the group, and responds, "Come. We are now within one of Halaster's magical laboratories. Touch nothing, and you might yet live to see the end of this little venture..." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 22 Mar 2004 : 02:37:19
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| Eyes wandering from chests to vials, tomes to potions. Looking into the corner near the East Passage and sees a golem. Quickly reaches for his swords, but sees that the golem is inactivated and completely harmless. Quite a lab he has here from the look of the tomes and ingredients he has stacked on those shelfs he must be cooking up somthing. |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 22 Mar 2004 : 14:20:02
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>Narad too examines the laboratory, but from a safe distance>
Halaster sure knows alchemy. Haven't seen a laboratory this good for a long time.
>Stops suddently and vanishes from sight when a secret door on the back wall slides open. A man dressed in robes comes forth with his face buried to an old tome>
>Narad appears next to his companions>
I made an illusion for him, he can't see or hear us now. An apprentice perhaps? I thought Halaster didn't have those anymore.
>The man accidentally drops a vial of something green on the ground. The vial shatters and the liquid starts melting the cavern floor>
Shall I get rid of him? |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 22 Mar 2004 : 15:18:01
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| Shadowlord looks closer, and suddenly his mouth drops open in suprise. Seconds later, he begins to laugh heartily. He calls out to the robed man, "Treasure Seeker, you now have three options. You can give me whatever else you found, die miserably, or I'll just give you to Halaster myself..." The adventurer jumps back, and becomes more fearful at the sight of a drow before him. Choosing wrongly, he casts a magic missile spell at Shadowlord, which does nothing because of his innate drow magic resistance. Shadowlord rushes forward with a preternatural speed, and slices a huge line across the human's chest. Just then, the juman wizard collapses in a pile of gore. "Can we continue without further interruption, please?" |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Would-be Assassins
