Start of #Odal buffer: Mon Dec 28 21:07:54 2009 [18:15:48] * Paera (dlarmour@wnpgmb1303w-ad03-45-202.dynamic.mts.net) has joined #Odal [18:18:09] * When last we left our heroes, they had thwarted an aspect of Orcus's attempt to breach the Shadowfell, and returned to the world, after re-uniting the planes. We rejoin them a while later, as they prepare to return to Odal's Fen. [18:20:06] * Eve_Kasnora approaches the library where the party first spent the night in Ivorgard, where she told Otto to bring the refugees. [18:20:15] [Session start] [18:20:17] * Eilenia took care to let the Worldly residents know about the potential aberrant threat as well. [18:20:38] * Eilenia is instead following Eve! So that hasn't happened yet, I suppose! [18:22:03] * Ottonius is indeed in that library, standing straight, heroïc and manly. He waves at them, now dressed with reinforced trousers and gloves, an unnecessarily large sword by his side. Still no shirt though. [18:22:11] * Eilenia steps into the door after Eve. "Oh, hello!" [18:22:15] We fixed the planes. [18:22:31] And by "We" I mean "I, with assistance". [18:22:46] Good job doing this. I expected nothing less from you heroes ! [18:23:02] * Eve_Kasnora walks up to the heavily barricaded double-doors, the wound on her side from the impaling she recieved mostly closed and healed by the grace of Erathis through Paera, but it is still raw. She keeps her hand there to keep her armor and clothes from chaffing it. [18:23:45] * Paera rolls her eyes at Elena. Well, as much as one can roll their eyes without pupils. "Yeah, Eilenia, good job on grabbing that Ioun Stone too. Oh, wait..." [18:23:51] * Eve_Kasnora grins with gritted teeth. "The demon prince has withdrawn from this foothold as well." [18:24:36] Oh, I admit that was all Eve's doing. I was merely referring to the ritual. [18:24:54] The planes are back to their original configuration, and better than ever. [18:25:03] It is a step forward, for the light, to chase away the shadows of EVIL ! [18:25:12] * Eve_Kasnora nods. "That was being Elena's work." [18:25:43] * The library doors are pushed open, roughly, and the scholars, holding pieces of firewood as crude clubs, back off as they see the group. The half-elven scholar from before nods. "Excellent! Perhaps we'll find other groups of holdouts, now that the streets are safer." [18:25:47] "Let is be returning to Odal's Fen, yes? But first I am needing to tell librarian it is safe." [18:26:24] * Eve_Kasnora looks up. "Oh. Good." She smiles. "I can be resting that much sooner." [18:26:36] "I will accompany you. There is still much more to be done, and much goodness in your wake, I am sure of it." [18:26:37] ..wait, better? You didn't...do something, did you? [18:27:37] Like what? [18:27:42] * Eve_Kasnora nods to Otto. "It would be good to be having another in the fight against injustice." [18:28:27] I...don't know. Did you try to...improve them...somehow? [18:29:57] We improved them by our involvement. [18:30:15] "Right. Let us be going, then." [18:30:54] Saving the world, one bit of plane at a time. I like that. [18:30:55] Back to Odal's Fen? Or perhaps to the Feywild to let the others know. [18:31:33] "Anywhere there is being nice fluffy cot to be sleeping on." [18:31:59] * Paera still looks a bit skeptical and suspicious, but nods. [18:34:15] * Eilenia heads off to look for someone who might know how to get back to the Feywild and pass on that message. [18:34:44] Well, let them hear the good news ! I'm no fey expect though. [18:35:23] (Expert*) [18:35:46] It'd be nice to see home again... [18:37:47] * Eve_Kasnora nods to Paera. "I am figuring it is best option. Be heading back to Odal's Fen before we are going to Harborshead." [18:41:13] * Eilenia does not actually do that. Whoops. [18:41:32] Will we head to the linked portal site now? [18:44:54] I'm all for going that way. Or somewhere around... I am no planar travel expert either. [18:46:34] Well, in the absence of things to do, I suppose we shall head back to Odal's Fen and away from this place. I think we are done here, yes? [18:47:01] "Odal's Fen is being best launching point for Harbor side. To get box." [18:47:21] Yeah, good point [18:47:50] The refugees should be able to fend for themselves now that the planar slippage have been fixed. They're not very trained, or learned, but they are the proud people that makes the future bright. [18:48:50] So... we are done here, yes? No? [18:49:02] * Eve_Kasnora eyes Ottonius. "You are worshipping Pelor, yes?" [18:49:45] Yes, actually, I do. How did you tell ? [18:49:57] For now, I guess we are. [18:50:34] Oh well. To the linked portal, then. [18:50:58] * Eve_Kasnora smiles at Otto. "You are making a... shinning example of a Pelorite." [18:52:08] * You proceed to the portal and, with ritual components that Eilenia had scavenged off of cultists, are able to create a linked portal to Odal's Fen." [18:52:32] "I try to shine as an inspiring beacone of virtue for the rigteous. The deeds go before the one performing them. That is probably what makes me far from a priest... Anyway, onto Odal's Fen !" *points forward. Or to a wrong direction* [18:53:12] Come on, everyone. [18:53:56] * Ottonius comes on [18:55:19] * Eilenia steps into the portal image and vanishes. [18:55:56] * Eve_Kasnora tugs Otto in the right direction. [18:56:11] * Eve_Kasnora enters the portal with a quick hop through the shimmering curtain. [18:56:19] ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaR-V9vIrGU#t=50s ) [18:57:28] * Paera quietly follows the group through the portal. [18:58:26] * Eilenia emerges from the other side! [18:59:11] * There is a horrible brief nothingness, then a horrible brief everything-ness, and then you're in the Sky Tower. Anyss sits on a chair of Eladrin make, paging through his tome. "You are tardy." [18:59:40] I apologize, teacher. We were delayed by an unforseen complication [18:59:47] * Paera looks at Elena, then back to Anyss and snickers behind a hand. [19:00:04] "You must be mistaken, no one here is called "tardy" good si... Oh. You meant like... Alright, carry on." *makes wavy motion and looks around* [19:01:14] * Paera 's snicker turns into a sudden coughing fit as she tries her best not to burst out laughing. [19:01:45] * Eve_Kasnora shakes her head. "What is being your problem?" [19:02:02] We discovered the location of a source of information that may help us overcome the Eye, thanks to this stone. [19:02:37] "I am not remembering any time limit. If you are being dissatisfied with the speed at which we are completing tasks, *successfully*, then you should be getting off that skinny fey-ass of yours." [19:03:12] * The Sky Tower's entrance chamber is a large, round room, the portal gate set in the center. Eladrin frescos decorate the walls, showing what might be interperted as a history of the tower, or a prediction of its eventual destruction, depending on where you start reading. Anyss, sitting on his wood chair, is a thin eladrin man approaching late middle age, at least apparently. He looks up, with a look of mild reproach. [19:03:15] * Eve_Kasnora still looks like hell after her encounter with the orcus idol. She really needs a good rest. [19:03:31] * Paera appears to be having trouble breathing now [19:04:42] * "I was not talking to you, human. Your kind does everything quickly enough already." He flips a page in his book. "Eilenia Amastacia. You repaired a planar breach, though you may have let a Far Realm entity into the world. You also recovered an artifact of Ioun. Both may prove valuble to study later. You have been ranked Acceptable-superlative." [19:05:19] "That's better." [19:05:21] * He pauses briefly. "However, you are late, and as a result, I must reduce it to Acceptable-superior. Your marks will be sent to your parents." [19:05:35] * Eve_Kasnora throws her hands up in disgust. [19:05:49] * Ottonius remains relatively silent, scratching the back of his head in lack of understanding [19:06:16] * Eilenia blinks. "Oh, thank you, sir." [19:06:47] * Eve_Kasnora looks to Elena. [19:06:48] * Paera manages to recover slightly and mouths "You get used to it." at Otto. [19:07:17] "You are finding this grading fair?" [19:07:55] * Ottonius whispers Paera "I'm not the kind to get used to what I don't like..." [19:08:41] * Eilenia looks to Eve. "Of course. Anyss is an excellent wizard." [19:10:11] * Eilenia looks back to her teacher. "Sir, the source of information may be under water. I seem to recall an apparatus that could help us retrieve it...?" [19:13:39] * Anyss begins flipping through his tome rapidly, though his place in the book doesn't seem to change. Finally, he stops, and turns the book around. "Made by archmagus Kwalesh to prepare for an amphibeous attack on Tsai-Ang during the Arkhosian war. A self-contained apparatus protected against the pressures of the depth, and other elements of underwater travel. That you remember is suprising." [19:14:29] "Kwalesh ? That sounds gnomish..." *chinrubs* [19:14:56] * Eve_Kasnora peers at the book. "Looks like lobster." [19:15:26] Somewhat impressive, first human, and, yes, a lobster, second human. Both are correct. [19:16:51] "I call that "somewhat impressive" feat my "We'll-be-horribly-cramped-in-that-sense". I still have to find a better name for it though." *shrugs* [19:17:36] * Eilenia nods. [19:18:16] It was designed for small bands of tiefling soldiers, so you may not be as cramped as you may think. [19:19:41] "Well... I suppose we'll see again anyway, since the audience seems pretty fond of that, and I quote, "Skinny fey-ass of yours". So I'll be sure to tell you when we return from our next "Saving the world" step." [19:19:45] Do we have the instructions on its construction? Maybe those dwarves of Horbek's Glory might be willing to help with the components. They do that sort of thing, right? Digging around in dirt and holes. [19:22:10] * Anyss frowns. "Saving the world is only doing what has to be done. Don't think you're more important than you are because you're willing to take necessary steps. And yes, the dwarves may be willing. In fact, a delegation from Horbek's Glory came through only this morning." He pauses. "Quite pleasant for smallfolk." [19:23:14] Oh, delightful. [19:25:00] * Paera rolls her eyes. [19:26:03] "I think I -am- taking the steps, and will let any fancying that idea deciding who is important and who isn't. Me, and anyone willing to take these steps alongside with me. With us. To a glorious march of righteous justice !" [19:28:23] "Big words for man sitting in chair reading book." [19:28:27] * Eilenia ignores Otto. "Where might I see these schematics?" [19:29:37] * Ottonius gives at Eve the glance of flex of harmonious shiny righteousness [19:29:42] and* [19:31:11] * Eve_Kasnora almost cracks a grin at Otto's antics. [19:32:37] * Anyss looks up at Eve. "I know many big words. It is an advantage of sitting in chairs and reading books." He hands his tome off to Eilenia, open to the page with the apparatus's schematics. [19:32:59] * Ottonius whispers in Eve's ear "Versimilitude." [19:33:30] "Really? Maybe you should be looking up "courage". You seem to have missed it on your way to bigger words." [19:33:40] * Eilenia looks it over. "Thank you, sir." [19:33:45] * Eilenia starts copying it into her own book. [19:35:07] * Ottonius stands straight then, chin up [19:35:19] * "Courage is fine for humans. It's not like you'd live very long anyways." He reaches out a hand, and pulls another book towards him from across the chamber. [19:36:33] * Eilenia glances at Eve while copying. "Where did you get an idea like that?" [19:37:25] "Hmph. Because he just proved it. He thinks he has more to loose, so he's too scared to risk it all for what's right. Like his brother." [19:38:53] Men die. Legends remain... I would go further in the reasoning, but I know you are not an enemy. [19:39:20] * Paera 's face darkens a bit. "Whatever. You just keep learning everything by having it come to you instead of going out and experiencing it for yourself. I've heard enough." She heads to the exit. "When you're done with the condescending creep, you can find me at the temple." [19:39:24] * Eilenia frowns. "My teacher tried for months to get his brother to leave and warned him of the risks. He even wrote him correspondence asking him to reconsider after he left. Until the gnolls finally arrived, at least." [19:40:46] "Besides Elena, you have shown your courage. Even though you are having more years to risk than he." [19:41:47] * Anyss nods. "My brother refused to leave his research, and I saw no need to remain in a city under seige, if he chose to stay. You know little of what we lost during the War Against Ruin, and I would prefer if you did not speak of my brother." [19:42:47] * Eve_Kasnora turns to Anyss. "I only know you left him to die, rather than stay to defend him. He had the courage you lack, and his many remaining years did not dissuade him so easily from it as yours did you." [19:43:23] "I appologize if you took my statement as offense to your brother. The defenders of Nerath have my highest respect." [19:43:36] * Eve_Kasnora leaves, following Paera. [19:44:40] * Eilenia remains, copying the schematics. "I apologize for my companions, teacher." [19:45:03] * Paera mutters darkly to herself the entire time as she stalks back to the temple. [19:45:40] * He nods. "We do not choose who we travel with, and you do well to suffer them, Eilenia. Perhaps, with luck, they will grow into their potential or you will outgrow them some day." [19:45:43] * Eve_Kasnora fails to catch up to Paera until she reaches the temple, still limping slightly from her rag-doll landing against a building. [19:47:35] Hrm... I do not think they wanted to apologize, Eilenia. [19:48:13] But they did anyway. I've traveled with them long enough that I suppose I have the right to apologize for them. [19:49:43] UGH! I think dealing with that man is even worse than the Eye. [19:51:02] "So that's you way to say "silence, newcomer" heh ? Ottionius proceeds to mess with Eilenia's hair. "That's okay, i accept the apologies I assume you'd give me anyway;" [19:55:18] * Eilenia continues writing, ignoring the hair-messing. "The town has an inn, if you wish a place to stay the night. I must study, and so do the other students." [19:56:19] * Anyss nods. "Regrettably, my tower is a place of learning, rather than a public transport nexus, though one might not know it, these past weeks." [19:59:22] "Yes, isn't it great to discover new means to help people ?" *wide smile, and thumb up* "Anyway, I'll get going, I won't be of much use here. Without being too annoying, that is. Besides, Eilenia did say "Get away, you are too unlearned to help in spite of knowing the gnomish identity of Kwalesh which must have been luck and nothing more". But I forgive her too, I'm just that nice. Anyway... Until next time, with news from how cramped [19:59:23] the apparatus is !" *Ottonius gives him a friendly -too friendly ?- salute, then proceeds to the circle, rejoining Paera and Eve [20:02:37] * Eve_Kasnora asks Paera where the nearest cott is. "I am having far too many kinks and pains to be dealing with cowardly wizards." [20:04:42] * Paera points one out. "_I_ can't deal with him, so I can't even imagine how annoyed you must be." [20:04:49] * Ottonius walks out of the circle, towards Eve, pointing her, and saying in a boisterous foive "Eve Kasnora ! Cheer the hells up ! We WILL continue to save that world ! If you feel the need to punch that cynical old eladrin back to the flame of conviction, then get back here and do it ! Else, smile, because we are going to help people by the thousands !" [20:06:08] * Eve_Kasnora smiles wearily. "I am appreciating the concern, but if I was wanting to punch Anyss, do you really think a little stitch in my side would be stopping me?" [20:06:39] * Eve_Kasnora turns away, mumbling something about skinny fey and ass being grass. [20:08:19] "A little stitch, certainly not. A binding of frustration and self-restraint though... Nastier. But well, I believe in you Eve." *pat on the back* "Now, I think you need the rest of the righteous, or the joyful booze of the hero. Whichever you prefer, I know my choice for sure." [20:08:34] * Eve_Kasnora nods to Paera, putting a hand on her shoulder as thanks, then shlumps over to the cott. She unhooks her armored coat, letting it collapse to the floor with a loud thud, then unbuckles her crossed belt sheaths, drapping her swords over the cott's post. [20:09:00] "Booze later, when headache is gone." [20:09:23] * Eve_Kasnora collapses onto the bed, and is out. [20:11:43] "And what about you, Paera ?" [20:15:48] I dunno, find a book to read that I haven't read twenty times already. Or something. [20:15:59] * Paera sighs. "I'm not used to dealing with people who make me that angry." [20:17:41] "There are some things you don't learn in books. I'll pay you the first two tankards... I mean lessons." [20:18:13] Or being that angry at all, for that matter. [20:20:19] * Paera raises an eyebrow. "Who said anything about reading to learn?" [20:21:42] * Ottonius sighs "Can you just stop playing on every word I say like I'm an old eladrin you want to unbalance and say sensitive like "let's get wasted and talk about people in their back" for a moment ?" [20:21:56] "Or something more righteous, that works too" [20:22:35] * Paera looks blankly at Otto. "I have NO idea what you're trying to say." [20:23:41] "Something like "You shouldn't just rehash dark angry thoughts about our last encounter and just forget it, and erase it, with joy"é [20:26:01] That was sort of my idea. Reading is relaxing. [20:27:57] "Relaxation, joy... Not the same thing, but, well... Guess I'm going to have to share epic tales with other ones that my companion. Oh well, new people to meet" He shrugs, apparently trying to hide he's a bit dissapointed, and then considers being flamboyantly social [20:30:58] Sorry Otto. I'm just not a party person. [20:32:14] * Ottonius stops, turns back, and points at Paera: "Stand true to your convictions ! Never regret anything, and never apologise for what you did willingly !" He then changes the pointing to a thumb upping, and proceeds to get back to his planned activities [20:33:18] * Paera blinks. "R....right." [20:36:42] * Paera shakes her head and returns to looking for something to read. [20:38:20] * Paera's able to find several new books, actually. It appears her mother bought some dwarven books on engineering and civil planning, and was working on transcribing them into common. [20:41:02] * Paera grins and grabs one of the ones on engineering. [20:42:31] * Eve_Kasnora wakes up after a few hours with grimace on her face. [20:43:11] * Eve_Kasnora buckles her sheaths around her hips, and grabs her armored coat, but merely slings it over her shoulder. She goes to find the nearest tavern. [20:43:21] * The book is rather old, but it seems to be a dwarven wright's account of the creation of a steam engine, complete with diagrams, and an extensive diary of the prototypes and the faults they experienced. It's educational, but certainly interesting. [20:44:26] * Ottonius (Ranakel@bru67-1-82-231-61-194.fbx.proxad.net) Quit (Quit: Quitte) [20:45:01] * Odal's Fen's only tavern is a low stone building, a small wood board carved with "Plowbreakers" affixed above the door, along with what look like several plows wrecked beyond easy repair by the very stones that make up the structure. Though it's late, dwarven music and cheering comes from inside. [21:06:26] * Paera is now known as Yob [21:06:28] * Yob is now known as Yon [21:06:38] * Eilenia is now known as Demota [21:07:26] [Session end] End of #Odal buffer Mon Dec 28 21:07:54 2009