Session Start: Fri May 25 18:07:10 2007 Session Ident: #Aeoth [18:07:10] * Now talking in #Aeoth [18:07:10] * Topic is 'Website coming eventually. Keep your pants on. Srsly, keep them on. c.c Game canceled tonight.' [18:07:10] * Set by Zegon on Mon Apr 30 11:11:51 [18:07:15] * Demota is now known as Lucy [18:07:19] * NinjaDebugger is now known as Clarissa [18:26:26] [When we left off, our party was reaching, what they hoped was, the Court of the Seelie after a long series of tasks set before them which included, but wasn't limited to, tracking down a scaled creature, talking to an old crazy man, finding an elven village, defeating a dragon, and getting their fancy clothes all messy.] [18:30:17] [It is now the end of the directions in the instructions left to them, as they're coming to what looks like a line of trees so thick one couldn't possible walk through. It's quite literally a wall of living wood. On the other side light, childish voices can be heard.] [18:30:40] [It's approaching night time, and there's certainly light on the other side. Session start!] [18:31:19] * Lucy steps along, feeling a lot better now that she's much less Hurt By Dragon Puke. [18:31:51] We're here. Everybody ready? [18:31:57] * Hank looks up. "As I can be, I guess." [18:32:16] Yep. [18:32:26] * Kardos grunts. [18:32:38] * Khrosk heafts his axe on his shoulder. "Khrosk ready!" [18:34:28] * Sigel bounds out from the shadow and paws on the wall, barking. [18:34:50] THat's my pup. [18:34:56] * Clarissa walks up after Sigel. [18:35:10] * Leo nods a bit. [18:36:34] * Clarissa giggles a little. [18:36:42] * Clarissa raises her hand and knocks on the trees. [18:37:55] * Leo blinks looking at clarissa. [18:38:27] * Lucy watches the dog. :D [18:41:56] * The woods seem to rustle on Clarissa's knock. Near the knock at the base of the wall, a wooded shape springs up and grows in a matter of seconds, finally resembling the shape of a female with a wooden, burnished skin and wild leaves and branches for hair. She looks upset initially but quickly changes her toon once she sees you. "For the last time Ra- Oh, guests? Who may you be, and what reason do you have seeking the Court of the Seel [18:43:52] I am Clarissa Natalia Violet Alyssa Cherise Kaitlyn Huntington the Third, Summoner Errant of the Arcane Order. I have come to seek a summoner's pact with the Seelie. [18:45:06] * Kardos facepalms. [18:45:10] My companion, Kardos of Elanthor in Morn, has come seeking knowledge. [18:45:28] * The dryad smiles at Clarissa. "We shall see if you are fit for that. I was asking them too, however." She looks at the others expectantly. [18:46:14] * Lucy waves all friendly-like. "Lucy Diamantes. Nice to meet you. I'm just out to explore." :D [18:46:50] * Hank nods. "Hank Corrolus, along for the ride." [18:48:03] * Kardos simply bows to the dryad. [18:48:38] Leo, I am learning of things outside my church. [18:51:05] Khrosk get paid by Clarissa! [18:52:23] *listens to all of your responses* Then learn you shall, and those of you not seeking anything may still find something of value here. *she faults when Khrosk shouts his reason though* Uh... ye-es, that's good to know. [18:52:45] * Hank claps Khrosk on the shoulder. "At least someone's still honest." [18:53:05] Khrosk is, I think, the most honest and basic one of us. [18:54:28] 'Basic' is an excellent description. [18:56:32] * The dryad motions and the canopy of trees seperates, leaving what can only be described as a sort of portal. "Honesty is a virtue, complete open tactlessness is not. I permit you entry to the Court of the Seelie, you may step in when ready. Be warned, time has little meaning in the court, so do not stay too long if you wish to ever return." [18:57:02] How long is "long"? [18:57:38] You don't want to know, Lucy. [18:58:03] Arright [18:58:36] * Kardos gestures for the others to go ahead. [18:59:25] Elves have wasted away their youths to return to find their friends deceased, their forests ruined, and their monuments toppled. [18:59:46] * Leo nods and steps forward. [19:00:14] * Clarissa walks in! [19:01:12] * Lucy follows in. And hopes we don't spend too long here. [19:01:45] [The portal, which is a shimmering rippleing 'wall' with an indescerntable green forest on the other side, waves like water as Clarissa, Lucy, and Leo step in.] [19:02:23] * Hank follows! [19:02:24] * Khrosk grins and stomps in. Sigel follows in closely on Clarissa's heels. [19:02:43] * Kardos enters, bringing up the rear. [19:08:57] [After stepping in you're on the other side, greeted by music and the bright sun of the day shining through the trees. Singing and playing can be heard, as well as music instruments. There doesn't seem to be a path per-se, but rather it looks like a sparsely spaced settlement of little people and big people mingled together. Pixies, fairies, Nixies, are present, as are a number of other creatures also.] [19:10:00] [In the distance, you can even see the outline of a winged quadraped of some sort, currently on the ground. [19:10:01] ] [19:10:09] * Kardos looks around in wonder, and bows to the room in general. [19:10:23] * Lucy looks around, impressed by the sights. [19:10:55] * Hank looks around, slightly awed. [19:11:00] * Clarissa bows deeply to the assembly, sweeping her hat off her head and basically making like a swashbuckler. [19:14:30] * A few pixies note Clarissa and the group assembling, and a number of them vanish or hide, while a few others step forward. You can see that you're on a sort of portal platform right now, a green pulsating glow coming from beneath you shaped in a series of co-centric circles. One of the figures who stepped forward speaks up. "Welcome heroes! Welcome to the Court of the Seelie." [19:15:53] * Leo does a little formal bow. [19:15:59] * Lucy follows suit [19:16:15] I thank you and bid you fair greetings. And... and yet, you call us 'heroes'? [19:16:54] * The pixie is of diminuitive stature as its wings beat to keep'em aloft. Given its size, age, and dress, it's difficult to tell weather it's male or female. "I've been looking forward to meeting some from the outside world for some time now! Only those of great stature are permitted here, so come come, you must be heroes to someone." [19:17:32] We -are- heroes to someone. A number of someones, as a matter of fact. [19:17:37] Oh, wow. Thanks. [19:17:41] Perhaps soon. [19:18:54] Please come this way. I heard from our guard that you seek information, and I'm the one to ask for that! [19:19:41] * Leo nods letting Clarissa go off for her knowledge [19:20:50] * Kardos nods and follows the pixie. [19:21:09] * Hank follows! [19:21:09] * Clarissa waves back at the others. "You guys have fun!" [19:21:16] * Clarissa heads after the pixie. [19:21:32] * The pixie starts leading off to a quieter, more secluded, place. "Are there any questions you wish to ask of me?" [19:21:55] * Lucy looks to the others. "Whatcha wanna do while we wait?" [19:22:06] I shall allow Clarissa to go first, as her questions, I believe, are of a less nebulous nature. [19:22:37] * Clarissa laughs. [19:22:45] My questions aren't ones that can be answered quickly, Kardos. [19:22:49] Pacting takes time. [19:23:54] Er, ah, of course. [19:25:26] Although, your pardon, I believe inquiring as to my clan and my weapon may take some time, as well; if you wish to proceed first, I will happily wait while you, er, do so. [19:27:03] I don't even know if I'll be allowed to pact yet, Kardos. The dragon turned me down, the Seelie might, too. [19:27:22] Will you just ask your question? All this bouncing back and forth is definitely suboptimal. [19:29:15] * Kardos sighs. "Of course." [19:29:18] [Eventually you come to a grassy clearing beneath a cherry blossom tree in full bloom. The pixie takes a seat on one of the grooves in the tree so it can remain at about eye-level with you when you sit down.] [19:30:51] * Kardos says "I draw my sword," to let the pixie know he's not trying to kill her as he pulls his massive weapon free of its hauberk. He presents the weapon to her, asking, "Have you any idea as to the identity of this weapon?" [19:35:53] * The pixie starts looking over the weapon carefully. "Um, hmm... Oh, that's interesting. Mmmm..." After about five or so minutes it looks back up at you. "The weapon is of ancient manufacture. Possibly as old as your world. I remember there were other weapons and items formed as well along with it, mmmm yes. Your weapon could be one of many created at the same time, but it is too weakened to discover which one exactly... I wonder." [19:36:44] * Kardos frowns. "Trully so ancient?" [19:36:54] ... wow [19:37:30] * The pixie considers. "Do any of you have other objects of such questionable use or origin?" [19:37:51] Not me. [19:38:29] We've got a fair number of items we haven't identified yet, but they're probably ordinary. [19:38:56] * Kardos shakes his head. "Not that I am aware of, no. I only have the sword, as I ever have." [19:38:57] I've never seen a magical smoking pipe before, but I don't doubt that many wizards carry them. [19:39:00] I can identify them if you wish. [19:39:09] ... oh, yeah. Forgot about that one [19:39:13] * The pixie smiles. "That is, if you want to trust me." [19:39:35] * The pixie blinks. "A smoking pipe? That is an odd one. Does it do anything?" [19:39:47] Haven't had it identified yet. [19:39:54] Lucy, pull out that pipe you called dibs on. [19:40:09] May I see? [19:40:11] * Lucy pulls it out. [19:42:28] * The pixie starts looking over it in much the same manner as the sword, and after a similar amount of time grins and cheers estatically. "Yes, I knew it! I knew it I knew it I knew it! Just wait until the others hear!" [19:42:57] Ooh. This sounds nifty. What is it? [19:43:00] * Kardos blinks. [19:43:52] * The pixie manages to settle down enough to get an answer. "You ARE heroes! Some of many, but you are true heroes!" [19:44:52] Well.. *glances at Khrosk* Maybe hero isn't the right word, but uh... important? [19:45:33] Persons of inerest. [19:45:37] (+t) [19:46:25] Hey, Khrosk is pretty heroic. [19:46:31] He saved that little elf girl. Or tried to. [19:46:35] And he didn't even try to eat her. [19:46:50] That's pretty uncommon, for an orc. [19:47:06] He's great. [19:47:41] * Hank wanders into the clearing, looking a little uncomfortable. [19:47:57] Oh did he? That's wonderful! Maybe he'll turn into something yet. ^^ [19:48:07] Ooh. What'll he turn into? [19:48:34] A hero, hopefully. [19:48:39] I don't know, maybe a butterfly? Or a cat. People like cats! [19:48:54] * Khrosk looks outright confused by this. [19:49:00] :D [19:50:10] So what's the pipe do? [19:50:55] * Hank sits down. "What're we doing?" [19:51:30] But but but but. This pipe is of similar origin. The magic auras on both of these are old, extremely ancient. The pipe doesn't do very much right now, I'm afraid. It makes an excellent smoking pipe, though, as any tobacco or other smoking substance you put in and use will not deplete as it's used. And it's good for wacking people over the head if you're inclined to that sort of thing. [19:52:28] Right now... hm. [19:52:30] Alright, thanks. [19:53:06] * Lucy smiles. :D [19:53:40] Oh, don't worry. I think I know just the person you can go to see more information on that pipe. Unfortunately... I don't know WHERE they are, just that they are. Or if they're even alive anymore. Silly humans in their silly different time-flow. [19:53:55] * Kardos frowns. [19:54:19] Ah... well, who? [19:56:02] A sailor dwarf by the name of Kerrek Phantl once used a pipe *much* like the one you carry. If anybody knows about that thing, it would be him. [19:58:11] If you wish to seek out other such items, I would say that's great. They have a habbit of attracting eachother. As for your sword, uh... what's your name? [19:58:43] Kardos. [20:07:18] Right, Kardos. You will want to travel to the northlands of Eteru. In these harsh northlands an area rarely seen by humans, but was once used heavily, will be what you seek. Once there, you will want to find the ruins of the former capital of the ancient civilization Nacerima. Deep in those ruins is the next answer to the riddle of this weapon. I think it's ruined now, anyways. [20:09:46] * Kardos nods. [20:10:00] One would hope it is abandoned altogether, and not home to anything especially unsavory. [20:10:33] Hope, yes. Likely, probably not. It's a funny thing, ruins tend to attract their own type of dangers. [20:10:48] ...besides, what good is an empty ruin to us? If there are no enemies guarding it, it'll be cleaned out. [20:11:04] * The pixie laughs. "This is also true!" [20:11:30] I hope that helps. Are there any other questions? [20:13:16] One short one, I believe. [20:13:46] Have you ever seen a tribe or clan with the symbol of a fist holding a feather against a blue circle? [20:13:57] Are we checking out our magic items? [20:14:16] Yeah, Hank. Go for it. [20:14:49] That's what this seems to be turning into. [20:16:10] * Hank pulls off his cloak. "Think this is the only thing I don't know about." [20:16:37] * The pixie considers for a few moments. "I'm sorry I cannot answer that. I'm feeling nice so I won't mislead you, but this is not the time nor place for me to talk of that." [20:17:07] Rest assured, you will know in the end if you keep looking for answers, though! [20:17:19] * Kardos blinks. [20:19:22] * Kardos frowns and starts to say something, but thinks better of it and merely nods resignedly. [20:20:53] * Hank hands the cloak over. [20:21:37] * The pixie flies under the cloak and pokes it in a few places, then flies around it and nods. "This one is obvious. The Cloak of the Laughing Rogue. His signature is practically written on this." [20:22:22] * Hank raises an eyebrow. "I must not have looked hard enough." [20:25:09] Me either. [20:25:15] What exactly does his signature look like? [20:25:25] Perhaps it is the precice lack of such. [20:28:38] * The pixie grins. "There are a few things that are very unique to the cloak even if it has been mostly nullified. I don't know where you can go to help with restoring the enchantments on that cloak though... Hmmm..." [20:33:28] I'm sure we'll figure something out. [20:33:58] Anybody else have any questions? [20:34:22] For one, a cloak rarely can appear to be different things to multiple people simultaneously. Maybe one talented in light and dark magics could help you? There was an aspiring gnome by the name of Duvampop Shauln who was working on that magic I remember. I'm sorry I don't know where she is though. Last I heard she was on the Daedra Coast, but that was about 20-50 years ago, if that helps. [20:34:53] That's definitely a cold trail, but it's something. Thanks. [20:35:51] Well, someone there of a longer lived race might know something more, so I don't think it's as cold as you might think.. [20:35:54] I've got no more question [20:37:23] +s [20:37:29] If he's a mage, the Arcane Order will have records on him, most likely. [20:37:57] (s/he's/she's) [20:38:04] ( s/him/her ) [20:38:39] That gives us a number of excellent threads to follow. [20:38:55] Now, if there's nothing else. I would pact with the Seelie. [20:41:32] * The pixie looks sideways at Clarissa and giggles. "Now now, you can't just out and demand that sort of thing. We're not ones to be pacted with in the means you probably want. I certainly wouldn't want that, and I don't know anyone who would. However, if you want to summon the seelie on more friendly terms, there is another path for you to follow." [20:42:09] * Clarissa nods. [20:42:35] Very well. If the arrangement is sufficiently optimal, I would be happy to have the Seelie as allies. [20:44:40] * The pixie smiles. "Excellent! An arrangement of this sort is two-sided, you may be called upon to assist us as well. But before we begin that process, is there anything that the Cleric would like to ask?" It regards Leo. [20:52:30] * Clarissa pokes Leo in the shoulder and he falls over, asleep. [20:52:34] ...apparently not. [20:52:56] * The pixie looks miffed. "Oh come ON! I'm not THAT boring, am I?" [20:53:56] * Clarissa shrugs. "Some people aren't made for absorbing knowledge. Unlike Hank." [20:57:15] * The pixie humphs. "Fine, fine. Clarissa, could you come with me? The rest of you may explore at your leisure, but take care not to disturb too much before we return, 'kay?" ^^ [20:57:29] * Clarissa stands. [20:57:49] Sure thing [20:57:59] * Kardos stands, bows, and wanders off, thinking. [20:58:40] * The pixie casts a spell, teleporting it and Clarissa. Session Close: Fri May 25 21:00:11 2007 Session Start: Fri May 25 21:00:11 2007 Session Ident: #Aeoth [21:00:11] * Disconnected [21:00:23] * Attempting to rejoin channel #Aeoth [21:00:23] * Rejoined channel #Aeoth [21:00:23] * Topic is 'Website coming eventually. Keep your pants on. Srsly, keep them on. c.c Game canceled tonight.' [21:00:23] * Set by Zegon on Mon Apr 30 11:11:51 [21:01:07] * Lucy (demota@c-67-188-98-31.hsd1.ca.comcast.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:01:16] [Session End!] [21:01:24] * Demotafk is now known as Lucy [21:01:31] * Lucy is now known as Demota [21:03:18] * Clarissa is now known as NinjaDebugger [21:05:40] * Hank (chamelaeon@ip68-229-191-99.om.om.cox.net) Quit (Quit: ) [21:15:09] * Zegon (zegond@c-24-15-245-98.hsd1.il.comcast.net) has left #Aeoth [21:18:40] * NinjaDebugger (amakoto@ip72-213-61-8.om.om.cox.net) has left #Aeoth Session Close: Fri May 25 21:18:47 2007