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DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-13, 03:40 AM

Stuff your characters know:
Relics:
There are 14 powerful relics in the world:
1. Shard of Power: a golden shard said to imbue great strength
2. Shard of Toughness: a golden shard said to toughen you to superhuman levels
3. Shard of Speed: a golden shard said to grant incredible strength
4. Gem of Fighting: a solid gold triangle made up of the Shards of Power, Toughness and Speed. It is said to grant the ability to defeat even the mightiest foes to it's wielders
5. Shard of Intelligence: a platinum shard said to enhance a beings natural intelligence
6. Shard of Wisdom: a platinum shard said to clear and sharpen the holder's mind
7. Shard of Charisma: a platinum shard said to make the wielder beautiful and charismatic
8. Gem of Magic: a platinum triangle made up of the Shards of Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma. It is said to grant a plethora of Arcane might to blast enemies away.
9. Shard of Law: a diamond shard said to give the wielder power over Law itself.
10. Shard of Knowledge: a diamond shard said to unlock the great mysteries of the ages
11: Shard of Chaos: a diamond shard said to free the shackles of the wielder's soul
12: Gem of the Gods: a diamond triangle made up of the Shards of Law, Knowledge and Chaos. It is said to harness Divine Force to crush foes brutally.
13: Triforce of Reality: a glowing relic made of platinum, gold and diamond running through it like veins. Not much is known about this relic.
14: The Altar of Ascension: a ruby altar with an emerald triangle the exact size of the hole in the middle of the Triforce. When the Triforce is placed upon it the Triforce shatters into Gems and the Gems shatter into Shards, these Shards are scattered throughout Hyrule. Anyone within the Altar room when this happens is infused with Divine energy and Ascends to godhood.

each relic not made up of combined relics have temples dedicated to them based on their power (Toughness has creatures with high HP/CON etc.).
Union Town: a small town created to seal the alliance between the races. While it is technically just one big town it has been split into 4 unofficial districts:

Magic District: The more magically inclined make their home here, the main industry from this district are magic items and weird experiments.

District of The Gods: If you ever want to see a Cleric go here. They have temples to all the gods (even Ganondorf) and are home to the more theological of the population.

Fight Town: If you want a fight go here. Here "Survival of the fittest" is most true. If you can't fight harder, run faster or hide better you won't last long in this place. It isn't that bad of a place but any sleights on someones honor can only be settled by a duel, severe sleights can be fights to the death.

Unity: A nice balance between the other 3, the code of honor is less harsh and more lenient, you don't get (many) magical explosions or weird animals and the number of Clerics arguing about Scripture or trying to convert people are way down.

Temple of Speed: Within walking distance from Union Town is a Temple dedicated to the Shard of Speed.

You all meet up in the Town Square, it is Ganondorf's Ascension Day, A day where worshipers of Ganondorf celebrate his Ascension and the kingdom has declared a public holiday. Every god has their own Ascension Day sometime in the year and the kingdom declares public holidays on every one.

You have the whole day with nothing to do. You have all heard rumors of strange things going on in the Temple of Speed.

Grim ranger

2010-12-13, 09:29 AM

Seemingly slightly less cranky and irritated than usual, Orren looks at the rest of the group as he walks to the Town Square. Despite he does not particularly revere Ganondorf as a god, seeing the King of Evil as someone the universe would be far better place without, the festive mood of the Ascension Day has somehow managed to infect even him.

The young Gerudo was dressed somewhat out of the ordinary, sporting bit finer suit than usual in colours of sand-brown and dark red, and carrying his scimitar and bow with him as usual.

"So, how has the day started for the rest of you? Up for the usual merrymaking? I personally think it has been too long since last Ascension Day" he says in somewhat cheery tone, his golden eyes gleaming in the sunlight.

Volos

2010-12-13, 10:19 AM

Albel Caelin

It appeared that the mountain man was feeling less cheery then his young Gerudo friend. The reason for his foul mood would become apparent as all could see that Albel was without his sword. An earlier conflict with a guard had relieved him of his longsword. The small human had quoted some article of some law of Union Town, dealing with the Ascension Day. So Albel had to be escorted back to his home, where he locked his blade safely away. The guard had also attempted to force Albel to be without his shield, but failed in convincing the tower of a man that he should be parted with such a treasured family heirloom.

"Ascension Day... a terrible reason to deprive a town hero of his blade, even if for but a moment. The lot of them guards can't even stand to me, be it in combat or in contest of drink. But enough of all that... how are you, Orren on this day of blade stealing? And how is it that they allowed you to retain your blade? And the rest of you, had this day fared better for you than me?"

Grim ranger

2010-12-13, 10:41 AM

Orren Refaia

The young lad laughed, shaking his head slightly and looking somewhat amused. "It's quite simple. I just convinced them that my Scimitar should be considered part of my cultural heritage, and that it would be racist beyond belief to part me from it" he said, mischief gleaming slightly in his eyes. "Or they didn't want their helmet plumes "mysteriously" catching fire like the previous time... Not that I would know. Nevertheless, they let me keep it along as long as I cause no trouble" he said with slight grin.

"You should be thankful that they didn't relieve you of your fists as well, Albel" he continued in good-natured tone "as they bear uncanny resemblace to maces. Anyway, I see they didn't at least take your shield, and we all know you don't even need that barn door of a sword of yours if someone needs to be seriously injured".

Looking around, he pretended to yawn. "Though it is bit unlikely... Nothing ever happens here".

Volos

2010-12-13, 11:06 AM

Albel Caelin

With his arms crossed over his chest, Albel would let out a gruff sigh and allow his eyes to roll at the comments toward his fighting prowess... or was it about how huge he was? Either way, he would let it blow over. Reaching into his shirt pocket, Albel would retrieve a large cigar and place it between his lips. It would look somewhat akin to a straight stick wrapped in leaves until one noticed the maker's seal wrapped around it. "Orren, I have a feeling they would sooner keep a ready bucket over your head than to deprive me of my fists. Either way, you are right my friend. These festivals are usually calm and aside from a few drunks not much else will happen." The giant of a man was able to keep the cigar in his mouth while speaking. Using one of his nails, he would cut the tip off before fishing through his pockets for a tindertwig. He didn't appear to be too upset that his search was fruitless, as he turned to his young friend and whispered. "Mind giving me a light?" A strong chuckle would rise from the mountain man, making Albel's whole body rumble with laughter for a few moments.

Grim ranger

2010-12-13, 11:51 AM

Orren Refaia

"If you insist" he replied and touched the end of Albel's cigar, the leaves starting to burn slowly the very instant his skin touched them. Withdrawing his hand, he grinned and made a show of putting out imaginary flames. "What I wouldn't do for a friend".

"At any rate, I hear that there is something going on in Temple of Speed... Maybe we should go and give it a look? That shouldn't take long and then we can get back into fesvities. Just warn me if the priest appears in the horizon: all his preaching puts me to sleep!" he chuckled, adjusting his shirt's collar slightly.

Dresil

2010-12-13, 01:39 PM

Dak'uth Brightscale

The drake growls softly, a hand resting on the pommel of his sword, while he looks to and fro rapidly. "They did not even approach me about my sword, they think I'm too scary to approach. That big mean Lizaflos will burn them where they stand. I still see people giving me second looks as I pass by, that they do not trust me. However I care not. If the Temple calls to us, we should do best to answer."

Zencudis

2010-12-13, 03:22 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

Rayon glided into the square with all his gear, careful not to land on anyone or accidentally swipe anyone with his razor-sharp foot talons. "Hey, look out below! Coming through." After giving plenty of warning and clearing out a space to land, Rayon took a steep dive down, spreading his wings at the last minute the way he was taught in training so that he slowed himself down just enough to allow him to switch between flying and walking as easily as breathing.

Taking some time to gather himself and check his gear after the landing, he jogged over to the meeting point where the rest were standing and chatting. "Hey, there you guys are! Sorry I'm a little late. Morning ritual..." He didn't finish the sentence but instead indicated his talons, which he had spent the first part of the morning filing and sharpening. "So what's the plan for today? Head over to the mage district to watch what some of them are doing for the celebration? Head through the District of the Gods and laugh at the priests trying to preach goodness while wearing black? Go to Fight town so you can laugh at me again?" Rayon asked the last question with a smile on his face, enjoying some of the memories he had of Fight town, even if he lost quite a few times.

Grim ranger

2010-12-13, 03:31 PM

Orren Refaia

"Nah, I think that the last time I had to drag you away from your feathers was enough. They did seem bit annoyed with me burning places during my matches... So maybe not there at the moment" he laughed in bit embarassed note, scratching his red hair. "As for the mage district, they seem to think me as some sort of anomaly: I wouldn't really want to go there again all that often. I feel like they would try to measure everything from my breathing to bat of an eye with magic if they got the chance"

Shivering theatrically, he grinned. "but District of the Gods sounds good... I have to engage in theological debate or two with those holy rollers there, and I was planning on visiting Temple of Speed anyway".

Zencudis

2010-12-13, 03:51 PM

"Orren, none of those magic breathers could get near you. I think I remember you saying once that if you 'so much as suspected someone was testing you that you would blow them a new breathing hole'. I might be wrong though. After so many matches, words kinda get jumbled up in the noggin. Rayon knocked on his head a few times and laughed. "I think the district of the gods is a good choice though, I think several of the people in Fight town are still carrying bruises from Abel and Dak'uth. I don't think they are entirely ready for those two again. The temple of Speed also seems like a good idea. It's been a while since I've seen it.

Grim ranger

2010-12-13, 03:58 PM

Orren Refaia

"You still remember that?" he asked, a mixture of annoyance and embarassment in his face. "For the last time, I didn't mean to blow that tavern's windows to bits, nor tried to set the chairs on fire... I just kinda...slipped. The red-hot kick at that idiot's ass was completely planned, however"

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-13, 04:58 PM

As you near the District of The Gods you start seeing more temples and more Ganondorf-worshiping citizens. You see a pair of priests arguing about the semantics of a particular passage of Ganondorf's Book (his bible).

Zencudis

2010-12-13, 05:28 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

"No worries Orran, I had your back with that one. It always is a show when you plan on kicking someones ass. I'll have you remember that I was also there for the aftermath of clean up duty too! The look on his face was totally worth every second where we had to scrub the charred wood though. What was his name again?" Rayon cocked his head to the side, trying to think back that far. The look of the two priests arguing took his mind away from the current though and made him eager to hear their discussion.

Listen check
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DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-13, 05:36 PM

"Ganondorf clearly means to crush his opponents ruthlessly in this passage 'you shall defeat all opponents to further your goals'."
"No no he obviously means to get them to work for you without knowing it, if you read on 'nothing is sweeter than the blood, sweat and tears of your enemies being used to further your own goals'. He wants us to manipulate our enemies into doing what we want."
No no you see...
As they move further away their voices are lost

Zencudis

2010-12-13, 09:10 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

Rayon chuckles at the priests' bickering. Such religiously devoted men are so argumentative considering they are on the same team. Sometimes I wonder if Ganondorf was really talking about the enemy within ourselves. If we can master our internal enemies to further our goals, I think we may yet reach an age of true ingenuity and providence without the racism of the modern day. All are equals when death and destruction come. Maybe that is what he truly meant to teach...

Taking a glance around the district, Rayon looked for anything interesting that was going on for the Ascension day besides the yammering of holy men. "So what all have I missed since I've been gone? We haven't really had much time to talk about it before. Feels like it's been 4 years or something" Rayon said with a grin, making his head seems slightly more angled than usual.

Dresil

2010-12-13, 10:23 PM

Dak'uth

The priests bickering just serves to sicken him. "Farore would not have tolerated that. There are greater troubles in the world to focus on rather than arguing on what semantics she had said. We should be united for a common Good."

In the meantime, the drake reaches into his pocket and begins to play a song. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqUKAQIu6E)

Perform [roll0]

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-14, 12:17 AM

You play so beautifully several citizens toss coins at you

+10 Rupees

Grim ranger

2010-12-14, 03:23 AM

(OOC: Surely you mean Rupees? :smalltongue:)

Orren Refaia

"Eh, let the men of faith have their debates. The gods are unlikely to care anyway, and if it amuses the participants, why should we deny them their amusement?" he asked with a slight smile. "And as to what I have done... nothing too special. There is little adventure to be found here, and I don't intend to leave for the Valley anytime soon. So just getting by, I guess... Though I have to admit that the wish to start travelling is getting harder to resist by the day. I just feel I am not cut out to be ordinary farmer, somehow..."

Zencudis

2010-12-14, 11:58 AM

Rayon Kalmhart

Rayon nodded absentmindedly at the Orren's comment. "Yes, I know the feeling. We are all talented in our own ways and just not normal compared to the other citizens of our dear town. You think we may be destined for more? I admit, it would be a fine fantasy but I still enjoy my place in society. It Isn't so bad being normal when you think about what might have happened to us during wartime." . Rayon shook his head away from the thought of having to fight his friends.

Volos

2010-12-14, 04:30 PM

Albel Caelin

Having hung toward the back of the group and taken time to enjoy his cigar, Albel seemed to take longer to get anywhere then the rest of his friends. He usually seemed faster than the average man, but he would rather take his time and avoid stepping on the common man rather than to start something accidently. Fight town was trouble enough, he didn't need to step on a priest’s robe as they moved through District of the Gods. Speaking up, Albel would say, "Could we just get to the temple? My cigar has been spent and all of this talk about certain gods is bothering me." The mountain man would take a few longer strides and soon would be several feet ahead of the rest of the group. As soon as he got ahead of his friends, he would growl deeply to part the crowd.

To part the crowd, I will make a gruff growl and intimidate them to part for me and the rest of the group.

Intimidate [roll0] (includes a +8 for being effectively huge size and trying to intimidate medium size creatures)

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-14, 06:50 PM

The crowd move aside glancing fearfully at you before returning to their conversations, albeit in a slightly damper mood.

OOC:
You do realize the Temple is outside the city right? It isn't in the District of The Gods (if it was in the city it would be in Fight Town as Speed is one of the Fighting Shards)

Grim ranger

2010-12-15, 03:24 PM

(OOC: Whoops! Universal redirection directive engaging!)

Orren Refaia

"You know that that stuff will be death of you" Orren said mockingly to Albel, imitating voice of concerned mother, an imitation that often left people roaring with laughter. "But if you insist on slowly poisoning yourself, I guess that is your own problem. And maybe we should change direction? The Temple of Speed is not anywhere near here..."

Turning to Rayon, the gerudo sighed slightly. "I don't know what to think, to be honest. I feel like I don't belong...anywhere now. Maybe there is something akin to destiny, maybe not... but I dearly do hope that I would know what is going to become of my life"

Zencudis

2010-12-15, 04:27 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

Rayon looked slightly concerned for Orran and began nodding unwittingly again. Glancing around the District of the Gods again, Rayon realized that this wasn't the best place to stay around for too long. The followers of Ganondorf hadn't done anything yet but if Albel continued for much longer, they may perceive us all as some sort of threat. Angry religious men were not in the master plan of a good day. "So I guess I agree with you, the Temple of Speed does sound like a fun idea. Come on, lets hurry. We can't spend all day here now can we?" Rayon said with a smile as he bound ahead of the party, waving for them to follow.

ichai

2010-12-16, 09:01 PM

Titus jogged down the street toward the square, muttering irritably under his breath. "Godsdamned stupid glass. Godsdamned stupid acid..." Upon reaching the square, he glanced around for his friends, scowling even deeper when they proved absent. "Damnit." With a resigned sigh, he approached a beggar seated in front of a pub and tossed a single green rupee into the bowl. Holding up a second rupee, Titus asked, "I'm looking for my friends, one's a giant and two have wings. You see where they went?"

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-16, 09:05 PM

Aye *Cough* I seen 'em said sometin about a Temple. *Cough* Can't 'member which one though, mayhaps some more coin will 'fresh my *cough* memory.

ichai

2010-12-16, 09:08 PM

Flipping the second coin into the bowl, Titus raised his eyebrows questioningly.

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-16, 09:09 PM

Speed, they mentioned some *Cough* disturbances *Cough* around there. Said they *Cough* would *Wheeze* check it out.

ichai

2010-12-16, 09:26 PM

With a nod in thanks, Titus turned on his heel and moved off into the crowds. Weaving through the people at speeds greater than humanly possible, he reached the town outskirts before spotting the towering form of Albel.
Neatly dodging around a gaggle of small children playing tag, Titus slowed to a walk and closed the distance between him and the rest of the group. Clearing his throat to gain their attention he asked, "You couldn't wait another five minutes for me? I feel positively abandoned."

Zencudis

2010-12-16, 09:39 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

Rayon looked over curiously at who might be trying to get their attention. Spotting Titus, a grin spread over his face again. "Well if it isn't sleeping beauty herself," he said, laughing as he did "Or might you have been trying another one of your amazing experiments? I always enjoy the things you make when your consumed by inspiration."

Rayon walked over and slapped his on the back in a friendly mood as they continued on to the temple.

ichai

2010-12-16, 11:13 PM

Titus grunts in response to Rayon's jest and tugs off his left glove, revealing an inflamed scar. "Accidentally crushed a flask while I was decanting a batch of acid. My fine motor skills still haven't adapted fully to the increase in strength." He brushes off a crust of drying fluid and slips the glove back on. "Still, it's nearly healed. Should only take another hour or so for the scar to fade. Now, why are we headed to the Temple?"

Dresil

2010-12-17, 12:30 AM

Dak'uth Brightscale

The dragon puts his ocarina away after giving it a quick cleaning, just shoving it into his pocket. "Honestly I don't know why. It feels like the winds guide us there, and ask any dragon, trying to fly against the winds is going to get you nowhere in a hurry."

Grim ranger

2010-12-17, 12:52 AM

Orren Refaia

Sighing slightly to himself, Orren shrugged his shoulders. "It's not like we have anything better to do at the moment, right? The more interesting parts of the festivities should not begin until later anyway, and seeing what all the ruckus is about in the temple can't be worse time to spend time than any other".

"Not that I would propably even make appereance... As you know, I am not most well-liked figure around the place, expecially not during parties where everyone else is having good time" he said with wistful smile.

Volos

2010-12-17, 12:09 PM

Albel Caelin

The mountian man cared little for the mood of those he passed, as they were but strangers to him. Though he did chuckle at the nagging that Orren had voiced earlier. "I fear it will take more than a burning leaf to kill me my friend. I could have sworn we were heading in the right direction... I suppose I have no sense of where we are." Albel would take lead from anyone who seemed to know which way to head without question. While he knew the mountians and woods well enough, this town was a confusing place when there were so many crowding the streets for the festival. He would give Titus a playful but controlled slap to the back. "You have to be more careful Titus! If you go and get yourself all scarred and burnt... what woman will have you?" Albel jests, laughing deeply as the set off toward the Temple of Speed.

Murillio

2010-12-17, 04:18 PM

Fitzgerald Swings

"Ah gods, thats what I get for celebrating Ascension Day early, twice."Fitzgerald rubs his eyes and holds his head down in fatigue. Celebrating Ascension Day two days early then again last night wasn't such a good idea. Though technically if one were to celebrate Ascension Day two days before the actual date then continue on without a concrete stopping point in between, one could consider the celebration singular as apposed to plural. "Gods, quit thinking Fitz less your brain juices out onto the cobbles."

Stopping near the meeting point, Fitzgerald scans the crowd for his friends. He figures that everyone has gone off already. Punctuality is never his strong suit especially with a hang over. Spotting none of his buddies, he asks a familiar face in the crowd.

"Ey, Franklin! How's the wife!?" Without waiting for a reply Fitz moves on. "Seen Albel? The town wall with three legs?"

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-17, 07:44 PM

"Said something 'bout the Temple of Speed Fitz. Why don't you head out towards there, but be careful now you hear. strange things been goin' on up 'round there."

Murillio

2010-12-18, 01:52 PM

Fitzgerald Swings

"Okay thanks Franklin! Take it easy!"

Fitz shall run over to the Temple of Speed hoping to catch up.

Grim ranger

2010-12-18, 02:08 PM

Orren Refaia

Chuckling at Rayon's comment, the young Gerudo looked at Titus with a smirk... And burst to open laugh at Albel's remark. "Come now, we all know that Titus is brilliant, he will have a girl before you know it, acid burns or no". Grinning still, he pretended to sigh in deep despair "Unlike some of us, myself included. I am overwhelmed by pure despair at the thought! Oh woe!".

Stopping his good-natured teasing and jesting for a moment, he looked thoughtful. "I think that I will be leaving the town soon-ish, though... I mean, we only live for so long and I want to see the Castle, as well as all the places we are taught about but never see. Death Mountain or Zora's domain... I just feel drawn out of here, to see some sights if nothing else".

DragonOfUndeath

2010-12-18, 06:20 PM

Just as you leave the city gates Fitzgerald comes running up panting for breath

Grim ranger

2010-12-21, 05:16 AM

Orren Refaia

Turning to look at Fitzgerald as he catches them just outside the gates, the gerudo grins. "Oh, just in time. I kinda wondered what had happened to you...Slept well?" he asks and pats the man to the back in friendly manner.

Murillio

2010-12-21, 08:16 AM

Fitzgerald Swings

"Ow." Fitzgerald winces from the pat. "Just...woke...up." Breathes deep. "Ran...over...as soon as...I could. Big head....ache. And yes, slept...great...as usual." He tries catching his breath between words, wincing visibly with every intake of air. After awhile Fitz can speak normally, he says rubbing his head.

"About where I've been, I embarked on a quest to find every 'safe' pleasurable celebratory action a sentient being can do nonlethally! For two days I quested and my goal within grasp, but failed for life flourished her two deadliest weapons -- women and alcohol." Fitz answered Orren's query as grandly as possible then asked.

"So what did I miss? Find any information on this Temple or are we doing a blind run?"

Grim ranger

2010-12-21, 08:57 AM

Orren Refaia

"So in a word: you partied hard, drank too much, ended up somehow getting yourself a girl, woke up with massive headache and noticed that you are late on the meeting we have been preparing for some time now, ran after us and now nearly topple over from tap to the shoulder?" the gerudo asks with sly smirk, rolling his eyes slightly. "Why, it seems you have caught onto the spirit of Ganondorf's Ascension Day after all. If you try, I am sure his priest can make a proper villain out of you in no time".

Shaking his head a bit, he chuckles. "You never change, Fitz. As to what comes to the temple, we are just headed there... As good place as any to start the day from, as the rest of it will be celebration anyway".

Volos

2010-12-21, 10:32 AM

Albel Caelin

"Fitz, you are a God amoung men! Drink and women... I suppose I have been looking at accention day all wrong. I could have been with a beatiful if somewhat questionable woman while drinking myself half to death!" Albel pauses for a moment, concidering his last statement. "Well, atleast I could have perhaps got drunk. They don't have enough alcohol in this town to take me down. You all go ahead toward the temple, I need to retrieve my blade from the guard who wrongfully took it." Albel runs of to find his sword, now realizing that it was not legally taken from his person.

Grim ranger

2010-12-22, 10:21 AM

Orren Refaia

"And there he goes again...", Orren muses and shrugs his shoulders slightly. "He'll be back, though... And it is lucky thing he did not come up with idea of trying to drink himself under the table, or we would propably have had to help him replace the whole town's supply of alcohol after he would have drank it dry".

Zencudis

2010-12-22, 05:59 PM

Rayon Kalmhart

"Yeah, I'm amazed that he's managed to stay single all this time." Rayon said, rolling his eyes and laughing once more. "So Fitz, does your excuse have a name or shall we start guessing?"

Rayon made as if getting ready, putting his arm on his chin in a very dramatic fashion, to think.

Murillio

2010-12-26, 01:42 PM

Fitzgerald Swings

"For sure, Albel could drink three bars dry and barely get buzzed." Fitz nods reminiscing over younger days as if they were in there venerable years. "Now, Rayon the name for my excuse? I'm glad you asked I shall dub my excuse The Quest for an Ocarina of Time, for it's only a matter of time before I find that one Ocarina. The one Ocarina that shall tame my wild ways and slap me into true consciousness. The Ocarina that shall be only for my lips alone. And etc. My head just twinged in pain." Fitz pauses to daydream.

"Shall we wait for Albel before going in?"

Grim ranger

2011-01-03, 07:14 AM

Orren Refaia

Raising his eyebrows, he laughs and grins even deeper than before. "You should have just said you didn't want to talk about it. Would we be rude enough to ask if you had?" he asks in innocent tone. "And I don't think we will need to wait for Albel: he will find us from the temple. What is the worst thing that could happen due to little visit to a temple?"

Taking the lead, he strides towards the temple with surprisingly easygoing demandeour.

Murillio

2011-01-09, 03:36 PM

Fitzgerald Swings

"Ah, please Orren, as we all know, friendship gives rudeness a wide berth. For example, I could indulge everyone with the story of my drunken conquests and how it was more a romp through the rain forest than a pleasant stroll across the plains. And I'd not sweat in embarrassment. Albeit you might. Let's proceed into the temple and forget about all the horrible images my imagination processed after your statement Orren."

Following close behind Orren Fitz walks towards the temple.

DragonOfUndeath

2011-01-10, 06:06 AM

As you head towards the forest you notice more and more animals. They seem to be drawn towards the direction of the Temple. They are so focused they barely seem to notice you and the other animals. You see a deer walking just in front of a wolf pack with the Wolves completely oblivious to the deer's presence.

Dresil

2011-01-10, 11:46 AM

"I've never seen animals act like that. Something strange is definitely going on."

Volos

2011-01-10, 08:03 PM

Albel Caelin

Running from his home, Albel would appear long behind the group. It didn't take long for him to catch up though. Once he did he was panting and smiling at the same time while holding his side with his spare hand. "Got my sword! ...uh... what's with the wildlife? Wolves are hardly that friendly, regardless of how recently they have fed."

Grim ranger

2011-01-11, 04:28 AM

Orren Refaia

"They are indeed acting rather oddly", Orren remarks as he looks at the animals they pass by on their way to the temple. "I believe that the cause of this lies in the temple... Something strange is definitely going on, and it would be too much of a coincidence that it would "just happen" to happen on Ascencion Day".

DragonOfUndeath

2011-01-16, 02:38 AM

As you approach the pyramid-shaped temple you notice many animals had already arrived and were climbing up the stairs to the top. The big difference was instead of being focused on getting to the temple they were focused on being the ONLY animal on the temple. Wolves fought wolves from their own pack, prey attacked predators, carnivors attacked poisonous animals they didn't normally hunt. This only happened when on the stairs. Animals hit off the stairs would refocus on getting on the stairs completely ignoring animals they had attempted to kill seconds earlier.

Grim ranger

2011-01-16, 03:27 AM

Orren Refaia

Looking at all the fighting animals and seeing that more and more of them were trying to get to the top of the temple, Orren furrows his brows. They would make the entrance of him and his friends harder to accomplish, and whatever power has called them here is not guaranteed to prevent them from attacking him or his friends. Seeing little alternative, he merely opens his hand, producing open flame as large as that of a torch from it. Hopefully that will give the animals pause.

"Come on then guys, let's see what this whole ruckus is about" he says in still rather carefree tone, thrusting the flame in his palm closer to any animal that seems to be getting in his way.

DM:
Using Produce Flame, hoping it will drive the animals away from the party (as most common animals fear fire, after all)

DragonOfUndeath

2011-01-16, 03:41 AM

OOC: Are you on the stairs or off them? I think you are on the stairs. If not please tell me

The closest animals go to attack you but seeing the flame seem to revert to their normal selves for a second. They pull back but the magic of the stairs makes them continue to attack each other. They occassionally go to attack you but the flame stops them.
When on the stairs every 6 rounds roll a DC20 Will save not to flinch. if you fail -2 to all checks except this one for 6 rounds.

Volos

2011-01-16, 03:44 AM

Albel Caelin

Seeing the actions of the animals and that of his friend, Albel decides on his course of action. Drawing his blade in one hand, and keeping his shield readied in the other; Albel begins approaching the steps alongside Orren . "They are single minded... much as I would be if I were in a rage. Yet they are not upset." Albel lets out a mighty growl, seeing if he cannot help to give the animals pause or to make them part at the sight of him. If any animals pass within reach and threaten either him or his comrades, Albel will think nothing of smashing it with his shield.

Trying to intimidate the animals. I get a +4 bonus for each size category I am larger then them and I am effectively Huge size.
[roll0] + 12 VS Small, +8 VS Medium, + 4 VS Large

Grim ranger

2011-01-16, 04:28 AM

OOC: Yes, I think we are ascending the stairs.

Orren Refaia

"We best make sure that they keep well away, or we could be in trouble" the gerudo replies, thrusting the flame at any animal who seems like it is about to attack the party or himself. "And this magic... I think it is affecting us as well soon if we can't get past these steps as quickly as possible".

Then, focusing momentarily, the gerudo is surrounded by mantle of fire, his eyes glowing slightly and his hair turning more and more fire-like. Smiling at his companions, he shrughs his shoulders. "This should keep the remainder of the animals away".

Rolling the Will save against the magic of the stairs now.

[roll0]

Also, I do believe we can get the stairs climbed in 6 rounds easily enough, so second save propably isn't necessary.

Activating Cloak of Flame's Embrace as free action. Lasts 5 minutes, Orren gains +2 to reflex saves and all Dex-based checks, including initiative, and gains concealment that cannot, sadly, be used to hide. Produces light like a torch would, he does not provoke attacks of opportunity from movement or spellcasting, and gains another +2 to natural armour as long as it is in effect.

Casting free Light from minor emberheart for good measure... Who knows, the temple might be dark... After this lightshow it definitely won't be :smalltongue:

Murillio

2011-01-16, 07:55 PM

Fitzgerald Swings

"Tch, how long do you suppose these stairs are? Maybe I could rush up ahead past the stairs. I could clear a small path for us to get through." Fitz squints from Orren's bright personality as he unsheathes his longsword. Shifting his weight to the balls of his feet and holding his sword in front of him Fitz is now in his Absolute Steel Stance. Steeling his mind to avoid any effects the stairs may cause, Fitz uses a counter maneuver called Moment of Perfect Mind.

Fitz itching to take on the sprinting challenge readies to run up the stair at the slightest hint of approval. Barring that, he shall still strike down any animal coming to close to his blade.

Swift Action: Going into Absolute Steel Stance - Grants me +10 Movement Speed and +2 AC if I move 10 or more feet in a turn.

Immediate Action: Moment of Perfect Mind - Let's me use Concentration for Will saves.

Will Save [roll0]

OOC: Woo on the Natural 20.