Dragon PCs IC

[DragonOfUndeath]

World info: Standard adventuring world. High magic

You all know each other one way or another. you can work out how here.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zzarchialkarntis, Leader of the Guild
Size/Type: Gargantuan Spellhoarder Gold Dragon
Gender: Male
Alignment: LE
Classes: Gold Dragon 21//Wizard 13/Archmage 4/Loremaster 3/Archivist 1
Initiative: -2
HP: 412: 244 (20d12+1d4 Maxed)+168
DR: 10/Magic
SR: 32
Speed: 45, Fly 210 (Poor), Swim 45
AC: 10+5(Armor)+7(Dex)+28(Natural)+5(Deflection)
Fort: +32
Ref: +27
Will: +29
Base Attack Bonus/Grapple: +29/+46
Space/Reach: 15ft/15ft
Attack: Bite +51 4d6+22 OR Claw +46 2d8+12 OR Wing +46 2d6+12 OR Tail Slap +46 2d8+12 OR Crush +46 4d6+12 OR Tail Sweep +46 2d6+12
Full Attack: 1 Bite +51 4d6+22; 2 Claws +46 2d8+12; 2 Wings +46 2d6+12; 1 Tail Slap +46 2d8+12; 1 Crush +46 4d6+12; 1 Tail Sweep +46 2d6+12
Special Qualities: SR 32
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Darkvison 120
Immunities: Fire
Abilities: Str 50 (+20); Dex 25 (+7); Con 35(+12); Int 52(+21) Wis 29(+9) Cha 46(+18)
Skills: Autohypnosis(6) +15; Bluff(12) +30; Concentration(24) +36; Decipher Script(24) +45; Diplomacy(24) +42 Gather Information(12) +30; Intimidate(24) +42; Knowledge (Arcana)(24) +50; Knowledge (History)(24) +45; Knowledge(Psionics)(24) +45; Knowledge(Religion)(24) +45; Knowledge (Architecture and Engineering)(24) +45; Knowledge(Nobility and Royalty)(12) +33; Knowledge(Religion)(24) +45; Knowledge(Local)(24) +45; Knowledge(The Planes)(24) +45; Listen(24) +27;Perform(Sing)(6) +24; Perform(Wind Instruments)(6) +24; Perform(Oratory)(6) +24; Perform (Wind Instruments)(6) +24; Perform (Piano)(6) +24; Profession (Cook)(12) +21; Search(12) +33; Sense Motive(24) +33; Sleight of Hand(12) +16; Spellcraft(24) +48; Spot(24) +27; Survival(12) +21; Swim(24) +44
Languages Spoken: Draconic, Common, Elven, Dwarven, Giant, Celestial, Infernal, Auran, Terran, Aquan, Halfling, Abyssal, Elven, Goblin, Ignan, Sylvan, Orc, Halfling
Condition: None

Feats

Flaw: Inattentive (-4 Spot/Listen)
Flaw: Slow (Base land Speed .5)
Flaw: Unreactive (-6 Init)
Flaw: Meager Fortitude
1(FBF). Precocious Apprentice
1(FBF). Collegiate Wizard
1(FBF).Skill Focus (Knowledge: Arcana)
1(FBF). Spell Focus (Enchantment)
1. Skill Focus (Spellcraft)
1(WBF). Scribe Scroll
3. Spell Focus (Divination)
5(WBF). Craft Wondrous Item
6. Arcane Strike
9. Countenance of the Mage
10(WBF). Empower Spell
12. Craft Contingent Spell
15. Leadership
18. Vatic Gaze
21. Epic Spellcasting
21(SBF). Epic Leadership
21(ShBF). Eschew Materials


Wizardly Power

Wizard Spells: 4/11/12/9/9/9/8/8/8/7
Wizard Spells: 4/10/9/9/9/6/5/3
Wizard Spells Known:
0th. All
1st. Targeting Ray, Spontaneous Search, Distract Assailant, Spirit Worm, Greater Mage Hand, Ray of Clumsiness, Ice Dagger, Alarm, Endure Elements, Shield, Grease*, Mage Armor*, Comprehend Languages*, Detect Secret Doors*, Scholar's Touch*, True Strike*, Charm Person*, Enlarge Person*, Protection from Chaos, Entropic Shield
2nd. Arcane Lock, Gliitterdust, Web, Detect Thoughts, See Invisibility, Nybor's Gentle Reminder, Baleful Transposition, Ray of Stupidity, Tasha's Hideous Laughter*, Blur*, Wraithstrike*, Calm Emotions, Aid
3rd. Reverse Arrows, Unseen Horde, Analyze Portal, Junglerazor, Dispel Magic, Nondetection, Arcane Sight, Wind Wall, Shrink Item*, Magic Circle Against Chaos, Protection from Energy
4thRay Deflection, Dimensional Anchor, Remove Curse, Dimension Door, Orb of Force, Anamensis, Arcane Eye, Detect Scrying, Locate Creature*, Scrying*, Charm Monster*, Sensory Deprivation*, Enervation*, Polymorph*, Order's Wrath, Freedom of Movement
5th. Break Enchantment, Dismissal, Cloudkill, Disk of Concordant Opposition, Rary's Telepathic Bond, Mass Charm person, Dominate Person, Feeblemind*, Hold Monster*, Prismatic Ray*, Sending*, Beltyn's Burning Blood*, Mind Jar*, Baleful Polymorph*, Contact Other Plane*, Permanency Stunning Breath*, Dispel Chaos, Break Enchantment
6th. Greater Anticipate Teleportation, Ruby Ray of Reversal, Greater Dispel Magic, Guards and Wards, Analyze Dweomer, True Seeing, Probe Thoughts, Legend Lore, Mass Suggestion*, Geas/Quest*, Prismatic Eye*, Circle of Death*, Disintegrate*, Mineralize Warrior*, Stone to Flesh*, Hold Monster, Mislead
7th. Antimagic Aura, Antimagic Ray, Greater Ironguard, Spellturning, Greater Teleport, Greater Arcane Sight, Greater Scrying, Vision, Insanity*, Nybor's Stern Reproof*, Amber Sarcophagus*, Forcecage*, Dictum, Planeshift
8th. Spell Engine, Dimensional Lock, Mind Blank, Moment of Prescience, Binding, Mass Charm Monster, Mass Dominate Person, Otto's Irresistible Dance, Shield of Law, Maze
9th. Maw of Chaos, Freedom, Gate, Foresight, Hindsight, Mindrape, Time Stop, Genesis, Summon Monster IX, Miracle


Scroll Buying
1st. 400gp
2nd. 600gp
3rd. 525gp
4th. 6000gp
5th. 14625gp
6th. 16800gp
7th. 9100gp
8th. 0gp
9th. 0gp

Archivist Power

3/7
0th. All
1st. Entropic Shield, Sanctuary, Cure Light Wounds, Summon Monster I, Comprehend Languages, Grave Strike, Bane, Command, Doom, Divine Favor, Ice Gauntlet, Bless Water, Inflict Light Wounds, Deathwatch, Snowshoes

Items

Black Robe of the Archmagi (75, 000 gold)
Crown of Sorcerous Terror (200,000 gold)
Tome of Leadership +5 (137,000 gold)
Tome of Clear Thought +4 (110,000 gold)
Headband of Intelligence +6 (36,000 gold)
Bracers of Dexterity +6 (36,000 gold)
Ring of Protection +5 (50,000 gold)
Belt of Giant Strength +6 (36,000 gold)
Amulet of Mighty Fists +2 (24,000 gold)
Scrolls (48,050 gold)
Ring of Sustenance (2,500 gold)
Heward's Handy Haversack (3) (6,000 gold)
Spool of Endless Rope (2,000 gold)
Iridescent Spindle Ioun Stone (18,000 gold)
Tan Bag of Tricks (6,300 gold)
Hand of the Mage (900 gold)
Everbright Lantern (212 gold)
Scarf of Warmth (250 gold)
Boccob's Blessed Book (2) (25,000 gold)
Decanter of Endless Water (9,000 gold)
Portable Fountain (1,800 gold)
Hat of Disguise (1,800 gold)
Bag of Holding Type IV (4) (40,000 gold)
Rod of Absorption (50,000 gold)
Rod of Cancellation (11,000 gold)
1200 pp
100 gp
200 sp
800 cp

Spells Prepared Daily (Assume these are the spells per day, unless otherwise stated)

Wizard I.
0th. Read Magic, Chalkboard, Prestidigitation, Prestidigitation
1st. Ray of Clumsiness, Spirit Worm, Greater Mage Hand, Targeting Ray, Targeting Ray, Grease, True Strike, True Strike, Spirit Worm, Ice Dagger, Charm Person
2nd. Glitterdust, Glitterdust, Web, Ray of Stupidity, Ray of Stupidity, Tasha's Hideous Laughter, Nybor's Gentle Reminder, Baleful Transposition, Web, Tasha's Hideous Laughter, Detect Thoughts, See Invisibility
3rd. Reverse Arrows, Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Nondetection, Arcane Sight, Arcane Sight, Shrink Item, Dispel Magic
4th. Ray Deflection, Dimensional Anchor,, Dimension Door, Dimension Door, Enervation, Enervation, Charm Monster, Freedom of Movement, Order's Wrath
5th. Dominate Person, Baleful Polymorph, Rary's Telepathic Bond, Hold Monster, Prismatic Ray, Feeblemind, Prismatic Ray, Hold Monster, Prismatic Ray
6th. Greater Anticipate Teleportation, Greater Dispel Magic, Greater Dispel Magic, Circle of Death, Disintegrate, True Seeing, Mislead, Disintegrate
7th. Antimagic Ray, Antimagic Ray, Greater Teleport, Greater Ironguard, Greater Arcane Sight, Amber Sarcophagus, Dictum, Planeshift
8th. Dimensional Lock, Mass Dominate Person, Mind Blank, Spell Engine, Otto's Irresistible Dance, Otto's Irresistible Dance, Mass Dominate Person, Maze
9th. Mindrape, Foresight, Maw of Chaos, Gate, Gate, Miracle, Mindrape

Wizard II
0th. Open/Close, Message, Message, Mending
1st. Detect Secret Doors, Comprehend Languages, Endure Elements, Endure Elements, Shield, Shield, Spontaneous Search, Grease, Charm Person, Enlarge Person
2nd. Wraithstrike, Wraithstrike, Blur, Blur, Detect Thoughts, Web, Glitterdust, Ray of Stupidity, Calm Emotions
3rd. Junglerazor, Arcane Sight, Unseen Horde, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Analyze Portal, Wind Wall, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
4th. Orb of Force, Orb of Force, Anamensis, Sensory Deprivation, Sensory Deprivation, Polymorph, Detect Creature, Freedom of Movement, Enervation
5th. Beltyn's Burning Blood, Stunning Breath, Beltyn's Burning Blood, Sending, Cloudkill, Dominate Person
6th. Mineralize Warrior, True Seeing, Analyze Dweomer, Probe Thoughts,
7th. Nybor's Stern Reproof, Planeshift, Vision

Archivist Spells
0th. Create Water, Light, Purify Food and Drink
1st. Cure Light Wounds, Comprehend Languages, Cure Light Wounds, Summon Monster 1, Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds

Class Abilities

I'll only be doing things that aren't already added into my scores, or don't change very often.
Dragon

Breath Weapon (Su)
A gold dragon has two types of breath weapon, a cone of fire and a cone of weakening gas. Creatures within a cone of weakening gas must succeed on a Fortitude save or take 1 point of Strength damage per age category of the dragon.

Alternate Form (Su)
A gold dragon can assume any animal or humanoid form of Medium size or smaller as a standard action three times per day. The dragon can remain in its animal or humanoid form until it chooses to assume a new one or return to its natural form.

Water Breathing (Ex)
A gold dragon can breathe underwater indefinitely and can freely use its breath weapon, spells, and other abilities while submerged (the cone of fire becomes a cone of superheated steam underwater).

Archmage

Arcane Reach (Su)
The archmage can use spells with a range of touch on a target up to 30 feet away. The archmage must make a ranged touch attack. Arcane reach can be selected a second time as a special ability, in which case the range increases to 60 feet. This ability costs one 7th-level spell slot.

Mastery of Counterspelling
When the archmage counterspells a spell, it is turned back upon the caster as if it were fully affected by a spell turning spell. If the spell cannot be affected by spell turning, then it is merely counterspelled. This ability costs one 7th-level spell slot.

Mastery of Shaping
The archmage can alter area and effect spells that use one of the following shapes: burst, cone, cylinder, emanation, or spread. The alteration consists of creating spaces within the spell’s area or effect that are not subject to the spell. The minimum dimension for these spaces is a 5-foot cube. Furthermore, any shapeable spells have a minimum dimension of 5 feet instead of 10 feet. This ability costs one 6th-level spell slot.

Spell-Like Ability
An archmage who selects this type of high arcana can use one of her arcane spell slots (other than a slot expended to learn this or any other type of high arcana) to permanently prepare one of her arcane spells as a spell-like ability that can be used twice per day. The archmage does not use any components when casting the spell, although a spell that costs XP to cast still does so and a spell with a costly material component instead costs her 10 times that amount in XP. This ability costs one 5th-level spell slot.
SLA: Time Stop, 2/day

Loremaster

Secret: Applicable Knowledge
Secret: Newfound Arcane
Secret: Expanded Newfound Arcana
Lore
At 2nd level, a loremaster gains the ability to know legends or information regarding various topics, just as a bard can with bardic knowledge. The loremaster adds her level and her Intelligence modifier to the lore check, which functions otherwise exactly like a bardic knowledge check.


Flufferness!

Description

Zarch's dragon form is a majestic, powerful dragon. Though not -by far- the largest dragon, Zarch radiates power. His scales are carved and runed, scars which will last the ages, from Zarch's old and complicated rituals and experimentations. A loose webbing of leather covers his sleek body, holding many packs and bags filled with arcane tidbits. His eyes are unlike those of most gold dragons- they are a deep, deep electric blue and shine slightly in the dark. They foretell of a terrible intelligence, and fearsome, ruthless, mind. His whiskers are long, and a deeper gold than the rest of his scales. His wings are ornately groomed, as is the rest of his body. The impression that one gets of him is of a latent emperor... or perhaps a god...

Personality

Zarch is best described as ruthless, yet compassionate. Willing to do anything, up to and including sacrificing sentients to achieve more power, and fulfill his goals, he does his best to avoid harm where he can. He is neither stupid, nor rash, nor arrogant. He exudes a calm confidence that flows into his allies and detracts from his enemies. Not much one for humor, he is nevertheless a fair and compassionate person, and enjoys peace and relaxation time as much as the next sentient. He doesn't enjoy torture or harming other beings, though he will if he must. He doesn't really want much to do with those on either extreme, believing them all to be equally stupid and harmful.

A Story

Amanda stared at the large beast in the meadow. Every day during the summer, when she had finished her chores, she came to this meadow, a few miles in the forest from her house, and every day it was the exact same. Every day, except today, that is.

The large creature was golden and shiny in the light. It basked in the sunlight, a look of contentment on its face, some sort of fans outstreached on the meadow. Amanda hid behind the tree, positive it couldn't see her behind it. She was unafraid of the thing, because she didn't have the experience her parents did, of monsters in the night. This, golden, shiny, fluffy thing couldn't possibly be harmful. It reminded her of her stuffed animal and the statue in her parents' smile shrine.

She approached the thing cautiously, having the natural human response to beings of such power. As she approached, it snorted and shifted. Amanda found herself flat on the ground, having immediately dropped at the movement of the thing. She slowly got back up and tiptoed over to the thing's muzzle. It's breath was hot and wet, coming out slowly from its nostrils. She quietly moved around its head to get a better look at it's wings. As she moved past, a huge blue eye opened up and a smile appeared on the draconic mouth.

Amanda clambered up unto the wings of the dragon, sometimes slipping on the leathery skin. She clambered up onto the back of the great beast, and sat down. For a few minutes, the girl lay in the sun on the dragon's back, when she heard a smooth, baritone voice interrupt her revery. "Hello, little one. What are you doing up there?" She slowly turned around and the Dragon was looking back at her, twisting its long, serpentine neck up to see her.

She stammered for a moment. "Ly-ly-lying down."

The dragon smiled. "Mhm. And who gave you permission to lay down on my back?" The girl just looked on at him in fear. "Do not worry. It's fine. I don't mind at all. I can barely feel you up there." With his words, the girl relaxed, a more playful look appearing on her face. "And, anyway, what are you doing in the meadow?"

The girl shrugged. "I come here all the time to play. It's my faaaaavorite place in the whole world!" she said as she threw her hands up to the sky, waving them about.

The dragon smiled at the small human's antics. "Do you want to know about my favorite place in the whole world?"

The girl nodded. "Uh-huh."

"Well, my favorite place is my home. It lays far away to the east, in a cavern on a cliffside, overlooking a huge, bustling city. When I was just an dragonling, my mother took me to the city's mages guild. She wanted me to study magic with them. Every day, I would fly down from the cave to the guild, and every night, I would fly back up. I never harnessed my natural power, but instead become a master of the wizardry arts. My parents died when I was little, going off to fight in wars that they should never have been involved in..."


Followers

1st. 910
2nd. 91
3rd. 46
4th. 23
5th. 12
6th. 6
7th. 3
8th. 2
9th. 1

[Belthasar]

Im kind of confused here. We're supposed to introduced ourselves here? Or the game already started skipping all that?

[DragonOfUndeath]

work out how you met introduce yourselves etc.
When everyone is ready I will start the game properly

[Belthasar]

I see, so this is some sort of OOC thread then.

Okay guys, I'll start then: My character (Dargamenon) is basically a young adult gold dragon, paladin of bahamut. He often is seen polymorphed as a human soldier.

Basically, he's looking to make a small fortune to make his own lair... In other words, he's looking for a job as an adventurer, or something like that...

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch sat in his cave, brooding. To gain the power needed to get to where he was, he had sold off many of his possessions, including some of his favorite magic items. He sighed and turned around to look at his rather meager hoard. Never much one for gold and silver, he preferred scolls, potions, wondrous items, even psionic goods if he could get his hands on them.

However, the hoard was looking rather empty. It was merely an illusion, but it reflected what Zarch actually had. He racked his brains, thinking if he had heard of any good places to find(read: take) magic items- a lost astral caravan, or mysterious lich hoard or somesuch.


Know: Arcana [roll0]
Know: Psionics[roll1]
Know: The Planes[roll2]
Know: Religion[roll3]
Know: Local[roll4]

[DragonOfUndeath]

This part of the game is freeform. I just want you to all team up and hear about a hoard of treasure in the kingdom of Gajuk

[Belthasar]

Guys, what do you think about the following idea:

Zarch (the leader of the guild) heard a rumour about a huge treasure in the kingdom of Gajuk, but it's heavily protected by foul, powerful creatures.

He decided to use his power (and followers) to spread the detailed rumour about the risks and rewards. The risks are so high that only the most epic adventurers could be confident in their own abilities to accept the challenge, so, you know... The advice attracted some dragons.

Also, other dragons heard the rumour from distant lands. They arrived at Zarch's location to confirm the rumour about a powerful dragon recruiting people to hunt for an epic treasure.

It's a matter of time before Zarch discovers (in surprise) that the only volunteers are also dragons...


Another idea: Dargamenon could be a younger, distant relative of Zarch.

[Pseudolich]

Axh'theirn, Librarian
Gender: Eunuch
Alignment: LN(evil tendencies)
Classes: Dragon 21//Wizard 5/Incantrix 10/Primal Scholar 5/Wizard +1
Initiative: +2
HP: 546
DR: 10/Magic
SR: 30
Speed: 60 ft.
Fly speed: 250 ft./poor
AC: 57(8(dex)-2(size)+27(natural)+15(Deflecting Force)-1("vulnerable")
Fort: +37
Reflex: +24
Will: +32
Base Attack: +28
Space/Reach: 15 ft./10 ft.
Full Attack: Bite +43 2d8+17, 2 claw +38 2d6+8, 2 wing +38 1d8+8, Tail + 38 2d6+15
Immunities: Light and Blindness
Abilities: Str 45(+17), Dex 26(+8), Con 38(+14), Int 62(+26), Wis 32(+11), Cha 41(+15)
Skills: Appraise +50, Bluff +39, Concentration +38, Diplomacy +39, Escape Artist +32, Intimidate +39, Knowledge (Arcana, Architecture and engineering, Dungeoneering, Geography, History, Local, Nature, Nobility and royalty, Religion, The planes) +50, Listen +35, Search +50, Sense Motive +35, Spellcraft +155:smalleek:, Spot +35, Use Magic Device +39
Languages Spoken: All (permanent tongues effect)
Condition: None

Spells Known:

Cantrips Known:
All
Cantrips Prepared (Wizard):
Prestidigitation
Open/Close
Arcane Mark
Detect Magic
Cantrips Prepared (Dragon):
Purify Food/Drink
Create Water
Read Magic
Mage Hand
First Level Known(54 spells):
Breath Flare
Alarm
Protection from X
Charm Person
Silent Image
Magic Missile
Floating Disk
Erase
Summon Monster I
Obscuring Mist
Unseen Servant
Silent Image
Ray of Enfeeblement
Ventriloquism
Shield
Comprehend Languages
Expeditious Retreat
Sleep
Blood Wind (spell compendium)
Wall of Smoke (spell compendium)
Greater Mage Hand
Critical Strike
Serene Visage
Nerveskitter
Luminous Gaze
Fist of Stone
Dispel Ward
Delay Disease(Dragon only)
Deep Breath
Cheat
Backbiter
Command(Dragon only)
Cure Light Wounds(Dragon only)
Inflict Light Wounds(Dragon only)
3 unnamed spells from each school, excluding divination
Second Level Spells Known:
Zone of Truth
Shatter
Cure/Inflict Moderate Wounds(Dragon Only)
Summon Monster II
Whispering Wind
Web
Glitterdust
Third Level Spells Known:
Summon Monster III
Wind Wall
Lightning Bold
Major Image
Haste
Slow
Suggestion
Tongues
Fourth Level Spells Known:
Summon Monster IV
Stone Shape
Polymorph
Wall of Ice
Animate Dead
Solid Fog
Black Tentacles
Dimensional Anchor
Fifth Level Spells Known
Summon Monster V
Teleport
Permanency
Wall of Force
Sixth Level Spells Known
Summon Monster VI
Permanent Image
True Seeing
Wall of Iron
Seventh Level Spells Known
Summon Monster VII
Greater Teleport
Control Weather
Limited Wish
Reverse Gravity
Control Undead
Eighth Level Spells Known
Prismatic Wall
Summon Monster VIII
Sunburst
Polymorph any Object
Telekinetic Sphere
Trap the Soul
Ninth Level Spells Known
Summon Monster IX
Shapechange
Maw of Chaos
Abyssal Army
Heavenly Host
Hellish Horde
Genesis
Tenth Level Spells Known:
No tenth level spells in existence
Epic Spells Known:
None. I can't afford to get one yet...

Spells prepared

I will set this per day.
Total spells available per day

4 wizard cantrips
4 dragon (includes divine spells) cantrips
11 wizard 1st level
11 dragon 1st level
11 wizard 2nd level
10 dragon 2nd level
10 wizard 3rd level
9 dragon 3rd level
10 wizard 4th level
8 dragon 4th level
10 wizard 5th level
10 wizard 6th level
9 wizard 7th level
9 wizard 8th level
9 wizard 9th level
6 wizard 10th level


I'll prepare spells properly when the game proper starts.
Actions:

Non-serious: I cast Wish to age myself 1400 years over the course of a one day period.
Actual: I am in my hoard room, hidden beneath the surface of a demiplane that is the headquarters of a massive guild focused in commerce and magic. The hoard is valued at around 1.2 million gold, but it is not enough. I brood, and consider where more might be found...

[Halna LeGavilk]

Another idea: Dargamenon could be a younger, distant relative of Zarch.



I'm cool with both of those ideas, but this one... I could have fun with. :smallbiggrin:

IC: Zarch's eyes sprang open in delightedness. "Ah, yes... Gajuk." He spent the next two days gathering up everything he actually owned, preparing teleport spells, and the like. His first action was to destroy what was left of his cave. At this point, there would be no turning back.

The next step was more complicated. He spent each day talking to different followers of his- kobolds, half-dragons, spellscales, a few humans, and one rather surly elf. He told them to spread the word, that he was looking for powerful allies in a quest for treasure and magic. He spent a small fortune and many hours doing this.

Finally he came to his last step. He knew of a distant cousin, a relative of his mother's cousin, Dargamemnon, or some such silliness. He spent a few days looking for the young dragon, and finally cornered him.

(Balthasar, you set this up.)

[Belthasar]

The young gold dragon Dargamenon (in human form) walked through the secret hallway, following the two half-dragons who were leading him to the chambers of his future employer.

He needed a job, and some action. He was a holy soldier of Bahamut, but even paladins need to earn something for living.

...And, for a dragon, something for living mean at least 50.000 gold pieces. In cash.

As he entered the chamber, a gargantuan golden dragon appeared before him. It was a surprise indeed, but what it's more surprising is that he remembered his smell. Unfortunately, he didn't remember well.

Politely, he reverted to his original form, as a show of respect between gold dragons, followed by a short bow.

Then he gasped as he was suddenly remembering a name:

"...Zarch?" he said dubitous.


I don't know if Zarch is in his true form, but if not, you can asume I cast True Seeing before entering.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch smiled. "Dargamenon. You can call me by my full name. Zzarchialkarntis. We are among dragons after all." Zarch smiled at the young dragon. He dismissed the two soldiers with a flick of the claw, "It's been quite a while. I hear you've become a paladin of Bahamut. I don't disapprove." He said, an odd note of both sarcasm and approval in his voice.

Not that he particularly approved either. Zarch wasn't a fan of holy warriors, but they sometimes had useful powers. Zarch himself had been studying how divinity worked lately, subscribing to a sort of magic worship.

[Belthasar]

"Neither I do, Zzarchialkarntis," replies Dargamenon. "It was a matter of time before I answered the Platinum Dragon's call, since I, as a sorcerer, was only seeking revenge... It's a long story, Zzarchialkarntis."

He paused to admire the magnificent lair. "What about you? You have your own lair, with plenty of loyal followers. I must say it's impressive..."

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch shrugged. "It's temporary. Meant more to impress than anything else. I've been rather... pragmatic in my acquisition of resources for which to further myself. Which brings me to my next point." Zarch pulled himself up to his full height, sitting on his haunches. "I am low in funds, and more importantly, magic items from which to acquire more funds. I have yet to set-up anything too formal with my followers, though I have been talking to a merchant-prince from a magic demi-plane.

I have an idea of where to go to acquire more funds, but the problem is is that I am not sure enough of my own strength in dealing with the defenses of the treasure. That's where you come in. I've heard that you have been doing some... mercenary work. I wish to hire you, to give you a part of the funds. What do you think?"

[Voice of Reason]

Acophisinarian considers the offer carefully. At first, she had felt somewhat insulted by being asked for help in tomb-raiding and the like. After all, she is a dragon of superb stature, and such things are (usually) beneath her. However, rumor had it that the man with a plan was, in fact, a dragon like herself; it did explain why the human messenger had felt justified in approaching her. The possibility was an intriguing one. If another dragon, one of her peers, had found something so well-guarded that he or she felt necessary to call on the aid of others, then it deserved consideration. After all, her kind rarely bother to form alliances, and never share wealth unless absolutely necessary.

All of which meant, of course, that dealing with other dragons can be both a great privilege, and a great hassle. It also meant the job was dangerous, but that little snag did not weigh heavily in Acophisinarian's considerations. She lacks anything that can be considered a proper hoard, but she'd outgrown her youthful desire for fast, fabulous wealth long ago. At least, so she likes to think. Gold and other precious objects would have gotten in the way of her training, but her heart does ache deep down for something beautiful of her own, and this was a very rare opportunity indeed (the lesser races, who live shorter life spans, might call it "once in a lifetime opportunity"). Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to give in to her lust for wealth just this once. Besides, she'd need a passable horde if she was ever to attract a mate, something she'd been seriously considering for a few years now.

It wouldn't hurt, much, to at least lend this entrepreneur my ear. I'll hear what he has to propose, and commit myself only if the deal is particularly lucrative.

Acophisinarian makes the appropriate arrangements, takes those things that will be required, and sets out for the supposed rendezvous point. As she gets closer, she considers adopting a less fearful visage. Most humanoids spook easily in the presence of a dragon. Ultimately, she decides that it's just too much work when, ultimately, the fact that she is a dragon will only make her a more valuable asset; if she happens to unsettle a few people on her way in, well, free advertising is good advertising. As soon as she lands, she makes the appropriate inquiries, waiting (somewhat impatiently) to be recognized.

A little abrupt, perhaps, for writing in the present tense, but I think it will suffice for now. Feel free to have one of Zarch's associates inform him about Acophisinarian's presence, and wave her in when it's convenient. I wouldn't want to barge in on a private conversation unannounced.

[Pseudolich]

Rumors fly as the news of the offer spreads. Axh'theirn stirs when it is heard that multiple dragons have been seen gathering. Calling his student, the bronze dragon Barthanulus into his underground throne room, the librarian took action.

"Ah, you have finally come. I have a task for you."
"Yes, master?"
"It is time to see the full measure of your abilities. You will manage this company for me while I am gone. You may take half of the profit which I would otherwise receive, which should give you 5%. In addition, should you be successful, I will grant you 100,000 gold so that you may start your own company."
"Very well. It shall be done."

With the preparations necessary to keep the company afloat made, Axh'theirn took on the form of a human (using ShapeChange), and teleported to the reputed meeting place of the dragons (using Gate). If the rumors were true, then the 100,000 gold he had promised would be trivial...

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch receives the other two visitors, surprised at the fact that they are dragons, but not showing any of it. "Gentlemen, and lady. I presume you all have some inkling of why you're here?" He knew Dargamenon, and had had dealings with Axh'theirn in the past. But the other was new. She was female and this intrigued him. He hadn't really had dealings with many females in the near past...

[Voice of Reason]

Acophisinarian interrupts her inspection of the room to nod politely to Zarch in response to his query. She thinks to herself:

Abrupt and to the point. I suppose I should have expected that from a Gold, but at least he was quick to be welcoming.

She is also quick to notice the composition of the others gathered in the room: two Golds, one Prismatic, all three male, making her the only female; she sticks out like a sore wing-joint. She addresses Zarch:

Rumor has it you're proposing a rather lucrative venture into some unknown locale, and are in need of powerful assistance. Rumor had it that a dragon was behind the request, but you know humanoids: always prone to vastly over-exaggerate before the facts are in. So, I came to see for myself, and to my surprise, I find not one, but three fellow dragons. It's oddly refreshing to hear under-exaggerated news for a change, but I'm afraid that my informant was a little sketchy on the details. I decided to overlook it, he was properly humble, after all, but I'm afraid that your names were unknown to him, so I haven't the pleasure of addressing any of you by name.

She gestures to herself with her tail.

I am Acophisinarian. As fellow dragons, you needn't bother yourselves with my many titles and honorifics.

Just going to head this one off at the pass: I like to display my characters' thought in first-person from time to time to help flesh out the character. I will put these comments in colored italics, but I will also try, as often as possible, to indicate that she is thinking, and not speaking.

Edit: My reading comprehension was terrible at time of first post; somehow I got it into my head that Axh'theirn was the student and Psuedolich was playing "the bronze dragon Barthanulus." I have fixed the above post to reflect the truth :smallredface:

[Pseudolich]

Addressing the host first, so that no offense is given:
Now this is an interesting turn of events. It is good to see you again. I believe that you had an active proposal?

I will now change back to my true form.

For those of us not acquainted, I am Axh'theirn.

OOC
I can see who the two golds are, but I must be feeling my negative spot modifier today. Who is the bronze?

[Belthasar]

Dargamenon was about to answer to Zarch's offer, but the sudden appearence of one dragon after other left him surprised.

He just let most of them introduce themselves, and then he thought it was Bahamut himself who allowed those dragons to be together for some reason.

"Greetings to all," he says. "I am Dargamenon, paladin of Bahamut."

Then he directs to Zarch. "Zzarchialkarntis, your offer looks good. There's no better thing than cooperation to get our starting funds."

[Halna LeGavilk]

OOC: I believe VoR thinks that Axh'theirn is the Bronze, because of your assistant.

IC: Zarch smiles at the dragoness. "Correct. I am Zzarchialkarntis. It's rather valuable, and I do think that all of you shall be impressed with your fortunes. I myself am after magic items and spells. The treasure is guarded well, or else I would have gone and gotten the treasure already."

Zarch nods to Axh'theirn. "It's good to see you again."

[Pseudolich]

"Indeed, it is. I don't suppose that there would be anyone else coming?"

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch shrugs. "I honestly don't know. The only person I invited here by name was young Dargemenon here, and I was coming to see you afterwards, Axh'theirn."

[Halna LeGavilk]

Sooo.... is this dead?

[Voice of Reason]

OOC:
Yes, I believe it is dead. Sorry I didn't get to you sooner, but I was busy getting ready for my month-long trip to another country. Our DM stated that he wanted more people, but the recruitment thread simply hasn't moved, and nobody's made any attempt to make it move. I've still got a few pleasantries that I could throw into our IC chat, if you want to have a go at revitalizing interest (and the get the DM back on board).

[Debatra]

OOC:

Well, finally done with my Dragon. Sorry it took so long.

Main Sheet (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259601)

Wizard Spells (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259867)

[Halna LeGavilk]

I'm all for giving it another try. :)

[Voice of Reason]

Well, I send DragonOfUndeath a PM. I suppose we'll wait and see if he responds. In the meantime, I suppose I can make a token effort :smallwink:

I likewise do not know whether or not there are any others. I can say with certainty that I did not pass anyone interesting on my flight here, but they may have been traveling in disguise, or simply at ground level under some foliage. Your message spread far, but I believe your warning of peril has managed to keep most of the money-grubbing prospectors at bay, which is probably for the best.

Acophisinarian takes a sweeping look around the chamber again, giving the impression that she is seeking something out. Apparently unable to find it, she turns to Zarch.

Speaking of long flights, mine has left me completely parched. Perhaps you could offer some refreshment?

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch nodded. "What would you like? Water, wine...?"

[GuesssWho]

At this point another dragon enters. She is a Black, with some rather odd . . . differences. Not many dragons look like they just walked out of a Lovecraft story, after all. Following her is a pet cat--with wings.

Well, this is interesting. Not often this many kinds of dragons meet.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch shrugs. "Not often do I have a visitor walk into my house without a delcaration of herself."

[Emperor Ing]

Behind the bizarre black dragon flies in a tiny visitor. Is that a....pseudodragon? It looks deformed. Very deformed.
Vell, look at zhis, zhe progeneetors and ancient harbingers of zhe infernal magics unto zhe lesser races gather in one place. A rarity unto itself, your kind do not gather vithout purpose no?

[GuesssWho]

The black bows her head. My pardon. I am Marpaziena Azheshi of the Warped Flesh.

She looks at the mutant pseudodragon. By Nyarlathotep, what nonsense are you talking? You must be almost as mad as I am!

[Emperor Ing]

Your kind brought magic to zhe lesser races! Vhat else should I say?

[GuesssWho]

She gives the little dragon a fascinated look, petting her cat-thing with one claw.

Why do you dislike magic so much? All dragons are magical by nature, even you.

[Emperor Ing]

Ha! Zhen I vill be zhe last of our kind. Do you sink my appearance vas my choice?

[GuesssWho]

How should I know? I was born with mine. Something unfolds from her side. It's a tentacle, and it pokes at him playfully.

[Emperor Ing]

The pseudodragon appears adverse to the tentacle, moving in slight but futile ways to avoid it. I know too vell, now get your tentacle off of me.

[GuesssWho]

She gives a draconic shrug and wraps her tentacles back around herself. I'll try not to use too much magic around you, then. What's your name?

[Emperor Ing]

The pseudodragon takes out a knife. Looks like a kukri but it's so frickin' tiny.I am Rache. Slayer of Ahchmages.

[GuesssWho]

Have a disturbingly, well, disturbed sort of grin. The pleasure's all mine.

Now, lets see what our host has to say shall we?

[Emperor Ing]

The pseudodragon nods. I can keep my peace for now.

[Belthasar]

"Coincidences do not exist," says Dargamenon. "I think we're all here because of something, or someone. Dragon gatherings this diverse are rare after all..."

[GuesssWho]

Quite rare indeed. I don't think I've ever been to one this diverse before.

[Emperor Ing]

Zhere is purpose. The mutant looks around. vhat zhat purpose is I do not know.

[Voice of Reason]

Acophisinarian takes note of the two late arrivals, and allows them to bicker amongst themselves to their hearts content. She is unable to keep a look of disdain from briefly crossing her face at the appearance of "Marpaziena's" tentacle; it disturbs her, and she struggles to hide her mild disgust by carefully coaxing every muscle of her body back into place. The deformed psuedodragon, of course, is even worse, but that clearly goes without saying. Acophisinarian lies down, trying to get comfortable (or at least, look comfortable) and stifles a sigh.

I would appreciate some strong wine right now. One of the better customs I admire about the hunanoids is their desire to seal their deals with a toast.

That, she thinks, and I'm going to need the spirits to get through this. A pseudodragon, why did it have to be a pseudodragon, let alone as badly-formed as this one. He'll probably never shut up. I'll never got a moment's peace. Good grief, are they still talking? Fate or not, I liked the prospects for this trip much better before those two misfits showed up. Still, perhaps I should be grateful for Marpaziena; at least now the males outnumber us only four to two instead of three to one.

I leave you two alone for a couple of hours, and already there's another page of posts! Welcome to the new players, it's good to have you. As you can see, my sentiments don't exactly mirror my character's. :smallwink:

I sent a PM to our DM, and he claims that he will start the game back up again in a bit, because he misplaced his notes from last time. Hopefully, he'll show up soon. So, we have a party of six now, right? By my count, here's what we've got. Let me know if I'm missing anything, if I've labeled anything wrong, or if the links are broken:

{table=head]Type of Dragon|Character Name|Player Name
Female Fang Dragon|Acophisinarian (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=260124)|Voice of Reason
Female Half-Farspawn Black Dragon|Marpaziena (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=264602)|GuesssWho
Male Gold Dragon|Zzarchialkarntis (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9951070&postcount=207)|Halna LeGavilk
Male Gold Dragon|Dargamenon (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259710)|Belthasar
Male Prismatic Dragon|Axh'theirn (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259868)|Pseudolich
Male Pseudodragon|Rache (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=243912)|Randomizer[/table]

[Emperor Ing]

((Also, here's a picture of Rache I drew a long time ago.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/EmperorIng/Rache.png
))

[Debatra]

{table=head]Type of Dragon|Character Name|Player Name
Female Fang Dragon|Acophisinarian (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=260124)|Voice of Reason
Female Half-Farspawn Black Dragon|Marpaziena (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=264602)|GuesssWho
Male Gold Dragon|Zzarchialkarntis (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9951070&postcount=207)|Halna LeGavilk
Male Gold Dragon|Dargamenon (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259710)|Belthasar
Male Green Dragon|Nevaeran (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259601)|Debatra
Male Prismatic Dragon|Axh'theirn (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=259868)|Pseudolich
Male Pseudodragon|Rache (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=243912)|Randomizer[/table]

Can't really blame anyone for forgetting me. My own fault for not posting anything IC. My guy will speak up once the ball gets rolling.(I'm trying to roleplay my Riddled Template by being the generally-silent-thinker-guy)

[GuesssWho]

It is rather a good tradition, is it not?

She flicks her tail thoughtfully. I think I'll have some as well. Port, if you have it.

[Emperor Ing]

Your finest beer vould be an appreciated velcome gesture.

[Dante & Vergil]

OOC: I hope I'm not too late to get in. If I am just ignore my post. If not, my sheet is here (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=264895).

"I can't believe I'm late again!" says Raphiezar. "Oh, but how could I refuse another drink from the guys last night. I need to start drinking earlier in the day so this doesn't happen."
As Raph, runs up to the place he quickly knocks at the door, but not stopping due to his exhaustion. "I hope this is the right place."
OOC: Raph likes running around as a human, so that's what he will look like when he gets to the door.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch nods and clicks his claws loudly. A cadre of human servants walk in, carrying large jugs filled with a variety of fine alcohols and liquors.

He smiled at the assembled guests. "Drink what you wish. I have others, and more can be brought, if you wish."


At the Front Door
A snooty, dark-skinned man in fine garb opens the door. "May I help you?" he says to the human standing in front of him.

[GuesssWho]

She takes a dragon-sized goblet of port and smirks. I used to know a clever toast but now I cannot think it. So fill your glass to anything and by gods, I will drink it!

[Emperor Ing]

To Rache's lament, the bottles and glasses were designed for much larger creatures. But that's okay because he's way more than strong enough to throw the people the bottles were designed for. The bottles themselves were easy.

Rache snatches a bottle of beer. Spending a few seconds how to drink from it, he just settles on doing what he does best. Taking out his tiny kukris, he cuts the neck of the bottle clean off in one quick slice, making the delicious beverage inside more accessable to the pseudodragon.

[Dante & Vergil]

"I hear you may be looking for help with something in involving the place Gajuk." Raph said with a smile.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Zarch picks up a large tankard of mead and looks at Marpaziena. "To Dragon's Hoards and Dragon's Avarice, for without such things, the gathering would not be here today."

At the Front Door
The servants mustache twitches and he sniffs a bit. "....No."

[Emperor Ing]

Rache grins. He considers himself above the conventional weaknesses of dragons. Greed and size. To zhe fall of zhose who stand against us.

[Pseudolich]

"I would also be interested in a little more information as to what we are facing, here, and what the rewards may be."

[Dante & Vergil]

Ok, well I heard someone here needed help with something or other. Oh I hope I'm at the right place.

[Dante & Vergil]

Look, I pretty sure this is the place, are you the master of the house?

[Emperor Ing]

"I would also be interested in a little more information as to what we are facing, here, and what the rewards may be."

Our kind never gather vithout reason. I inquire as to zhe nature of our being here too.

[Halna LeGavilk]

OOC: As of earlier today, I PMed Dragon asking about the circumstances, and I have not yet recieved one back yet.

[Emperor Ing]

(( He hasn't been on since the 10th, should someone just make a quick treasure trove to seek out?))

[Debatra]

Give him today and tomorrow, then we'll see, alright?

[Emperor Ing]

Give him today and tomorrow, then we'll see, alright?

*2 days later...*

I propose we do a series of co-DM co-adventuring. If anyone has any ideas for treasure holes/caravans/greedy kingdoms to sack, we can run it, but their character has to sit in the cave to guard what they already have.

[GuesssWho]

Sure, that'll probably work.

How many people here have DM'd before?

[Pseudolich]

I have, but it will take me some time to make a properly challenging mini campaign.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Same. I have DM'd, but give me a few days.

[Debatra]

Zero DM experience here.

[Emperor Ing]

Some DM experience, though i'm more used to DMing lower level games.

[Belthasar]

Same here. DMing an epic campaign is a hard work indeed, since every NPC needs to be made with special attention, because they need to be really challenging (every feat counts, same with spells, skills, class features, and so on).

Our characters could even confront a god-like power.

[Debatra]

Just noticed something. Dragon's profile marks him as being from Austrailia. You know, where there's been flooding? Let's give him a break.

[Belthasar]

Just noticed something. Dragon's profile marks him as being from Austrailia. You know, where there's been flooding? Let's give him a break.

Agreed. And I don't know why this forum forces me to post at least 10 characters...

EDIT: I realized there are a lot of people here that are also from Australia, and are still active.

[Debatra]

Check his new sig:


I hate floods. I had to evacuate and couldn't get internet for ages. Sorry if I went quiet

[GuesssWho]

Daww, poor thing

[Belthasar]

I see... Floods are a serious thing. Let's give him a break. :smallwink:

[DragonOfUndeath]

RE Treasure: A giant cavern was recently uncovered that contained the lost treasure of an ancient alliance of Dragons. not much was known except that atleast 1 of each type of Dragon was represented and they disappeared without a trace about 2 million years ago (around the time Psionics appeared actually). The treasure is apparently the record-holder for largest dragon horde known. As of right now no-one has claimed it but every Dragon and several other creatures are probably converging on the place right now.

RE Co-DMing: I am returning to Victoria (no floods there) from Queensland (I had a vacation) on Thursday. Until then net access is intermittent, I can set up a campaign but can't actually launch it until I get back to Victoria.

[Emperor Ing]

Well now we have confirmation. Take your time then, I can be patient.

[Halna LeGavilk]

Okay. :smallbiggrin: Sorry about all that, Dragon. It's just that some DMs just drop out of sight for like... three or four months at a time, and that just kills games.

[Belthasar]

I can wait. :smallwink:

[Dante & Vergil]

I can wait as well. I hope that you aren't going to suffer from flood damages, as those can be bad sometimes, from what I hear.

[DragonOfUndeath]

new IC Up (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10204347#post10204347)
I thought I would start a new one rather than start it mid-Thread

[Pseudolich]

I'm going to have to drop out, unfortunately. My posting rate is sufficiently restricted (1-3/week) that it would be impractical to continue.

[DragonOfUndeath]

I'm going to have to drop out, unfortunately. My posting rate is sufficiently restricted (1-3/week) that it would be impractical to continue.

I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck with your future endeavors