Rising Unrest [OOC]

[ludomastro]

Yeah, sorry for the confusion.  I see the end of a scene a cut mark in the story.  The next scene does not, necessarily, jump forward in time.

Think back to Saturday morning cartoons where after the commercial, they replayed the last five seconds just to make sure you were still with the story.  That's probably closer to how I run scenes unless there is an obvious break such as everyone is going to sleep.

[ludomastro]

On my way out the door with the family for a Halloween event.  When I get back I'll to run a skill challenge to see if James can convince the gnoll elder/chief/priest/whatever to let him (and by extension) the party join the cause.

Everyone else in the forest is welcome to join in if they wish.

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In my mind, it's Brindlglib's turn to try and convince the shadowy stranger (Halsten) that he should open up.  Until I hear back from Wolverine, I am running the character as an NPC so, an Impress check might be in order.

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All, I'll check back in this evening.

[ludomastro]

Yeah, forum is back up.  IC post is up.  I'm ready to move to the next scene.  What say you?

[Catodon]

yep

[Antilles]

Yeah, I think we're done here.

[jameswllorimer]

yeah, time to move on.  I know I've been quiet, I well catch up with life and work soon and join in.

[ludomastro]

IC post is up for color.  Your move, gentlemen.

@ Catodon
Sometimes, there's a downside to talking up your exploits as a hero.

[ludomastro]

@ Antilles

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James' rolls for Knowledge Checks.

Q1: What does James know about the gnolls' spirit or ancestor magic?
A1: He was taught that most of the tribes follow the Way of the Warrior and tend toward slaving and senseless killing.  Some few tribes have been known to openly worship the Dark King.  Some tribes or smaller splinters of a tribe follow the Spirits.  A catch all term for nature and animistic teachings.  It seems likely that the priest in question is a follower of that path.

However, he can't recall any instruction tied to a uniquely gnoll approach to magic.


Q2: What does he know about this ancient evil/dragon?
A2: He's coming up blank on this one.  There are old myths about demons and history says that dragons were real but not that the two ever crossed.  That's all he's got right now.


Q3: What does he know about drakes?
A3: He knows that drakes were said to be the servants of dragons.  Heralds if you will.  Some scholars theorized that drakes were actually young dragons in training: much like human squires.  However, neither dragons nor drakes were willing to answer that questions.  Drakes are larger than a horse and can fly.  They tend to breath fire but there is no guarantee that an individual drake will breath fire.  They are physically very similar to dragons and share a thickened hide and a few other traits.  Though animalistic in appearance they are beasts.  A term signifying their shape and superior intellect.  They tend to eat whatever is alive and standing in the field though they avoid folk for fear of upsetting the digestion - and the peace that has been had between dragon and folk for so long.  While not inherently magically, they can use magic and some are accomplish sorcerers.  They tend to be aloof and separate.

[Catodon]

IC post is up for color.  Your move, gentlemen.

@ Catodon
Sometimes, there's a downside to talking up your exploits as a hero.

yep but it's so entertaining, 'sides I needed to engineer a situation where he can't just run away.

[ludomastro]

Sounds like a plan to me.

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In case it wasn't obvious, on to the next scene.  A dramatic one!

Also, action dice refresh.

[ludomastro]

Given the time of year, I am assuming folks are busy with work / personal items.

However, if you are waiting on me to do something, please let me know.

[Catodon]

been very busy but things cooled just a little now until about december 22. I'm good to go.

[Antilles]

I'm ready to rock, dunno about the rest.

[ludomastro]

So, by way of checking:

Catodon (Brindlglib) - present and ready to go
Antilles (James) - present and ready to go

jameswllorimer (Ryar'Bett) - unkown but probably around

Reverandboo (Tavish) - Not currently available as he is dealing with RL issues *
Wolverine (Halsten) - MIA for some time now *

* I will continue to run Tavish as an NPC and Halsten is already on the NPC list for the time being.  Currently protecting the retreating villagers.

[Antilles]

Did the gnolls tell us where we could find the drake?