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== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
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; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
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; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
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The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
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;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
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''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
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'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
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'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary! ... ACTUALLY he was really the would-be King's younger brother Leader of the '''BÃng Division''' (their ''toughest'' division) and a Military Strategist beyond compare. Fortunately he was killed by the "Resistance" !<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
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According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
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; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
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[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KwPY-4yFPgYYeejEQ5epkVU7org-ov8YWTZO_ba8BNo/edit?usp=drive_link Party Loot and writeups to review]<br />
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==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
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Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
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We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
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==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
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==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
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==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
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It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
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==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
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=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
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'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
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==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
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ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
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=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
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=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
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So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
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More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
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A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
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The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
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We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
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A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
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We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
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From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
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The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called '''"RUBY"''' because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright '''ruby''' drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction).<br />
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If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
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Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
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Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
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=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
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What we wanted to find out was:<br />
* The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
* Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
* Who is who in the camp<br />
* Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
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The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
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The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
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We were also looking out for those servants who were spying for the giants and those who had influence over the other servants. Healing among the giants was mostly herbal but one of the ladies in waiting was a mid range healer (5) and the the King's attendant was a master healer (10), which meant they had someone who could resurrect. Plus, the mind mage's tent was adjacent to the King's. It was now looking that we might have to take out the Healer as well or, at least ensure that the Mind mage could not be resurrected.<br />
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So our plan was to have one of Anooke's ice creations dress up at the mind mage and be seen fleeing down the mountain, leaving behind some sort of forged note implicating him in some sort of conspiracy or that his secret had been found out. Fortunately there was no E&E mages among the giants but two of the trusted servants were E&E, both human. One of them had been seen earlier going to the princess's tent with a note and a rose, presumably a message from the king for a discrete meeting.<br />
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Anooke proposed another plan - Kill them all. I tagged that as Plan C for Carnage. Also it was discovered that the Mind Mage had high ranked telepathy. One stray thought could blow our cover, so he had to go.<br />
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Lots of arguing occurred. Finally, we came up with the following steps:<br />
# Set off Minerva's Chime of Silence<br />
# Grab a Princess that Lila would later impersonate<br />
# Approach Mind Mage<br />
# Capture Mind Mage in Mind Counterspell<br />
# Kill Mind mage<br />
# Prepare simulacrums to make it look like the Mind mage ran off with the kidnapped princess.<br />
# Get out and get our skin changes.<br />
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Another thing we noticed was two slaves wearing iron collars. They were mages, one Binder, the other Namer. Merco's Precog told us that our plan would work but someone was stealthily coming after us. We got the impression that who ever that was could be a potential ally so we executed the plan - which went flawlessly. However, afterwards, we discovered we had an extra person. He recommended that we impersonate Princess Fatligaast.<br />
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The Mind Mage had been turned into a 'furry sausage with a head'. Where they got those skin changes from, I do NOT want to know. Some sort of limbless rodent? But we were able to snag that princess as well. <br />
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We flew off with the Binder in the boat. After his collar was removed he told us he was a Psilon. The items that we had acquired were also looked at. Three of note was a mirror that allows viewing of the past, a sword that leaps into your hand, as long as you were within 200 miles of it, and a potion of healing that regenerates at each full moon. We also learned that there was always at least one guard inside the King's tent who may be invisible. There was also two warriors watching the King and he, most likely, has a special trick.<br />
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Lila got her princess skin change from the Queen's sister and we started setting up the next part of the plan. <br />
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=== Day 14 ===<br />
On the way to drop off Lila, we dropped off at the Lady of the Loch for 'baked goods'. One of those was a potion that raised MA by a heck of a lot (+22) with a warning label that said 'Are you sure you want to do this'. Another was a grenado that causes those within it's area of effect to lose willpower. <br />
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Upon arrival, Merco hypnotised Lila to believe her cover story was true, i.e. the Mind Mage had kidnapped her, ran off with her, and she had escaped, spending a few days wandering in the wild before she found her way back to Desert Flower. He then cast Mind Control on her to ensure the 'last magic to impact' was the answer we wanted.<br />
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Wile Lila, disguised as the Princess made her way in, we snuck in and waited for her signal. This time Merco's precog showed a 'sea of blood'. Unfortunately it didn't show whose blood.<br />
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When Lila finally staggered in, Elisa, the princesses companion and lady in waiting, was overjoyed to see she had returned. Lila gets looked after, including healing from the King's healer. Meanwhile the King's crown is taken somewhere to be recharged. Strongest magical ability - Protection for the Monarch. Nature of recharge - Restores all EN and FT every half hour. Basically it's an Arcane item. Magical protections on the mind - none, just physical protection. The instructions were 'to take it to the place that shall not be named and don't return until it is fully charged". Meanwhile one of the other princesses is suspicious of Lila's story, Mjögrólegur.<br />
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That night, Lila is taken to the King's tent for a 'night of passion'. During that, Lila manages to plant another skin change on him. Meanwhile we went in and managed to take out the guards before the alarm was raised. Looting was done and we were able to get away before pandemonium broke out.<br />
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We had 19 Restore Life Potions, and each of us had a +6MA potion a +13EN, a +18 AG that were applied so it looks like I'm going to be a caster and stick behind Mungo. Also we found out that the psylon's name was '''HUMPHREY'''. He wanted a weapon so I loaned him my spare silvered shortsword. I might let him keep it after this.<br />
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The next thing we had to do was to take out the other princesses. Since the more stealth the better, I changed into my formfitting black stealth armour - which Merco seemed rather interested in watching me in it. We snuck in, I cast Sleep Gas into the tent, Anooke hibernated them, then they got skinchanged into those limbless rodents for transport. We then raided for valuables. We ended up with four princesses, one king, and most of their stuff. If it was possible for a Bag of Holding to be so full as to be bulging, it would be. <br />
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We then flew off on Wings, looking for their elite guard. Two groups were found and two rather quick fights later they were either dead (nearly all of them) or surrendered (at least one). I was a bit miffed I didn't get the chance to bring down the thunder to match Lila's lightning although I have to admit Merco's tactic of firing off three Telekinetic Rages in an equilateral triangle formation that forced most of the giants into a tightly packed bunch that I could drop a lightning ball on was a stroke of genius. However I suspect his military scientist instruction to me 'to stand in front of me and wiggle' isn't really a usual military tactic.<br />
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Lila, still in the guise of the fifth princess basically told the remaining giants that she was now in charge and to go back south and stop harassing the hobbits. Since it was mostly giant servant, women and children left, they meekly obeyed. It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall when they tell the tale of what happened here.<br />
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The King's tent was very fancy and we were contemplating taking it with us. Also, when we contacted the local hobbits to tell them what we had done, they wanted to know exactly how many giants we had killed. Turned out that they had a sweepstake running. They also told us that bodies had been buried under a building on a hill.<br />
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So we decided to dig them up. I hovered in the air while Anooke had five fully functional giant minions clearing away the rubble. They soon uncovered a hole in the floor, below which was a chamber holding hibernating people. Sometime during then, Lila returned to her normal form.<br />
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=== Day 15 ===<br />
We flew back, in the boat, to the Silver Queen. Time was spent cataloging everything and explaining what had happened. The skinchanged princesses and king were handed over and it was suggested that they may be dispatched to another Plane of existence. It will take three days to get the hibernated people revived.<br />
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We discussed what we were going to do next ...<br />
(A) Humphrey told us of a problem in dinosaur land.<br />
(B) The Prince, our ''Official Employer'', wanted us to go '''beyond the Northern Wall'''. The elves (or dwarves?) can let us into that area they get the '''Cavorite''' from ... to look for clues to ''perhaps'' discover who is sabotaging things for the Elves & Dwarves. Somehow, without saying anything more, his eyebrows hinted(?) that going there would be well rewarded.<br />
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Humphrey whispered that it is "much easier to ride a dinosaur if you have a saddle containing Cavorite —— and that obviously make the dinosaur more amiable to being ridden!"<br />
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=== Day 16 ===<br />
As for what was going on up north, they weren't exactly sure. The wine was going off, so was the whiskey. It could be some sort of poison but there was no idea what was causing it. Also something was dirtying the usual clean environment up there. It was best that we went in there with an open mind, the less speculation the better. So we flew to the Citadel of Friendship and received a potion that would increase our perception by a bit (+2 PC) that would last for a couple of days. Arrangements had been made to get us on a train that would pass under the Impenetrable Wall. It was rather cramped as it was designed for smaller passengers. We knew when we had passed under the Wall as a shiver went up our collective spines.<br />
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Emerging on the other side, we found ourselves in a garden area. The train went around a very large lake that was the source of the southern rivers. There was a fountain in the middle of it that sprayed water up to nearly the height of the Wall itself, two and a half thousand feet. It then headed off into the countryside where we saw some burnt patches. When we saw a cacao tree that had been very badly burnt, we got off the train to investigate. The tree was barely alive and it had no idea what had happened to it. All it knew that it was in severe pain. The magical aura around the tree suggested it had been hit by a burst effect, maybe a fireball, Traces of an accelerant, specifically turpentine was detected so Mungo the werewolf went to follow the scent. For some reason Merco seemed to think I was his muse.<br />
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The scent led us to what looked like a rather ornate bird box that looked like it had been scorched too. Turned out this was the home of a group of 'pixies' - who objected to being called pixies. They told us that they had also been having problems with the food going off. They also said their grape vines had been smashed and, when we went to have a look, we discovered they had been flattened - by large hobnailed boot prints. Were we dealing with giants again? The stride seemed to indicate so but the tracks soon disappeared as if they had flown off. Posts had been knocked over as well.<br />
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The wine had also been contaminated by something that was rather nasty and was getting worse. We then noticed that we were being watched by some elves. So we went over to introduce ourselves. They were initially a bit stand-offish and rude until they were convinced that we had been sent here to investigate what had happened. No one had seen anything so it was concluded that the attacks had happened at night. Also they happened nearly all at once about three weeks ago. <br />
<br />
Our next stop was to investigate the source of the CAVORITE. We were told 'Don't frighten the blimphs'. We had no idea until we rounded a corner into a large valley full of these strange flowers. Floating above the ground, were these creatures that looked like large worms crossed with dirigibles. It seems that these flowers absorbed CAVORITE from the ground, accumulated enough of it until it burst up from the ground, 'falls' up until it is caught and eaten by the blimphs. Presumably they concentrate the CAVORITE in their bodies and keep just enough to keep themselves aloft. Any extra CAVORITE is excreted. The excretment is collected and refined to extract the CAVORITE. We actually saw some flowers lift off. I even tasted one of the flowers - it tasted horrible.<br />
<br />
The survey didn't turn up any giant footprints but there was damage to the nearby section of the Wall. It looked like nearly three quarters of a ton of steel pellets had hit it. Or maybe an extremely large javelin that was shot from an extremely powerful siege engine. Blood was also found which was shown to be ice giants. I tried asking the blimphs but they hadn't seen anything.<br />
<br />
We then visited the spot marking the North Pole so I danced on it. I said I was pole dancing.<br />
<br />
More blood was found later on which, again, was ice giant. <br />
<br />
The maps showed an old road that went up to the Wall but wasn't used any more. So we went to that spot. and saw giant tracks. Examining the Wall revealed that a small hole had been made in it then patched up. There was a slight difference between the patch and the Wall such as the Wall being magical and the patch non-magical. The hole is only three inches wide and smalls of the acid used by army ants. Somehow the giants had used this hole to get stuff to the other side of the Wall. The Wall itself is about one and a half to two feet thick.<br />
<br />
Once we concluded our investigations, we went back and reported to the Gold Queen.<br />
<br />
=== Day 17 ===<br />
Some discussion was done on the subject of our rewards and what could the Queen do for us. It turned out, quite a lot. Meanwhile Anooke still wanted to see a dinosaur so Humphrey produced his amulet that he could produce one with. Unfortunately it turned out that the amulet was a fake. Divinations told us it had been stolen and substituted by a hobbit called Billi Boggins who was currently at Katarinaburg. So we took the ship to K-burg to get it back. Lila made contact with Billi in a pub then they went to another pub for lunch. That was when we joined them. It didn't take much persuasion to get her to hand it over but she did say she had already arranged to sell it to a couple of high ranking elves down in Douglas, one of which was related to the local Earl.<br />
<br />
We then headed towards Desert Flower as we were searching for the King's Crown, on the suspicion that it may have been a controlling force on the Ice Giant king. Divinations showed it to be in a transparent box surrounded by chained down books which made us wonder if it had somehow been put into an institution>given our description Humphrey realised in was in the archival area of the Citadel of Friendship. So we went there. It turned out that this Crown was a replica and had been made according to documentation and rumours about what it looked like. Whatever, this wasn't the Crown we were looking for.<br />
<br />
Feeling like we had just wasted our time with a red herring, we spent the night at the Citadel.<br />
<br />
=== Day 18 ===<br />
We changed our tactics. Minerva did an astrology reading to find out where the real crown was, and got the answer 'In hands that shouldn't have it but be careful yourselves'. Another one said 'Whoever wears the Crown is King'. So off we went to visit Silver, in order to interrogate the skinned changed hibernated King with a Telepathy running. Turned out that the King suffered from periods of blackouts and that the Crown was usually charged up by sacrificing lots of slaves to it in some sort of ceremony or gladiatorial games. He had no recollection of sending it off to the 'usual place'. This was making us nervous and then we remembered that 'missing mind' that we couldn't find. Was one of the items we had looted actually possessed by something and waiting to possess one of us? It was decided to test that theory - and guess who was going to be the test subject?<br />
<br />
Minerva then admitted she had lost her companion spirit, which seemed like something we should have known from the beginning. Presumably it hadn't made the trip with us and they would be reunited on our return. The items were checked with ESP and healer empathy but nothing was found so it was looking like we wouldn't have to test the items after all. Part of me was actually disappointed by this but the rest of me was really relieved. We did test the items on an ice giant but nothing was found. There was no evidence that there was anything possessing the loot. A limited precog showed did show that some items gave pleasure.<br />
<br />
The King's brother, the captain of the guard, was raised and questioned. No he didn't want to be King. His brother though was always ambitious but he wasn't really a nice person, too devious for the people for instance. The whole King thing started just before the crown turned up and from what else he was saying we were beginning to wonder if demon summoning had been involved or there was some prophecy in play, something to do with a comet. It was Ofrid who had led the expedition north but it had been 'strongly suggested' by the then King. He was smart though, could read five languages. There was also indications of underhandedness, meglomania, paranoia, and possibly a doorway to another Plane - or to the future. He also said 'when my brother wore the Crown, his eyes were wrong'. We discussed this all with Humphrey who confirmed that time travel was a possibility - after all that's how they got the dinosaurs in the first place.<br />
<br />
So, with Humphrey's help, we went back to follow the crown. Just outside camp the person vanished, as if the Crown consumed him from existence. him. The Crown then vanished as well. We came to the conclusion that the Crown was some sort of controlling, plane-hopping entity. <br />
<br />
Aurora - "I read a lot"<br />
Merco - "Fairy Tales"<br />
Aurora - "Scribe notes"<br />
Merco - "Fairy Tales".<br />
<br />
Merco also thinks we should also go back in time to rob the gold that had mysteriously disappeared from [[Zumalar]] around 813WK. Anooke was really keen on that.<br />
<br />
=== Day 19 === <br />
After some consultation, we finally found a place that we could send the ice giants that would suit them very well. It seems that Lilac is the third rock from the sun or suns. The fourth rock turned out to be unsuitable as it was already inhabited, but the ice moon of the fifth 'rock'? was suitable, and the giants loved it. They offered us the naming rights for their new world and Merco suggested 'Lila gets lucky with hobbits' out of Lila's earshot. My response was a resounding NO. <br />
<br />
Speaking of Merco, I finally allowed him to draw the etching he wanted, me in my nightwear. So I posed for him, while hovering outside a second story window so there was no way he could get 'handsy'. Plus I paid him for a copy.<br />
<br />
=== Day 20 ===<br />
During the next few days - or weeks - time travel is weird - we spoke with the monks of Desert Flower for unarmed training etc, then went to visit Silver and Gold to see what they were offering for what we had done. We were firmly convinced we had done everything we could here and it was time to go home.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
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== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
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; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
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; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
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The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
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;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
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''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
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'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
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'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
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'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
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According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
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; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
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==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
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Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
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We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
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==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
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==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
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==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
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It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
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==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
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=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
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'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
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==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
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ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
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=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
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=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
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So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
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More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
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A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
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The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
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We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
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A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
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We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
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From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
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The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called '''"RUBY"''' because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright '''ruby''' drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction).<br />
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If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
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Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
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Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
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=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
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What we wanted to find out was:<br />
* The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
* Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
* Who is who in the camp<br />
* Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
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The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
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The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
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We were also looking out for those servants who were spying for the giants and those who had influence over the other servants. Healing among the giants was mostly herbal but one of the ladies in waiting was a mid range healer (5) and the the King's attendant was a master healer (10), which meant they had someone who could resurrect. Plus, the mind mage's tent was adjacent to the King's. It was now looking that we might have to take out the Healer as well or, at least ensure that the Mind mage could not be resurrected.<br />
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So our plan was to have one of Anooke's ice creations dress up at the mind mage and be seen fleeing down the mountain, leaving behind some sort of forged note implicating him in some sort of conspiracy or that his secret had been found out. Fortunately there was no E&E mages among the giants but two of the trusted servants were E&E, both human. One of them had been seen earlier going to the princess's tent with a note and a rose, presumably a message from the king for a discrete meeting.<br />
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Anooke proposed another plan - Kill them all. I tagged that as Plan C for Carnage. Also it was discovered that the Mind Mage had high ranked telepathy. One stray thought could blow our cover, so he had to go.<br />
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Lots of arguing occurred. Finally, we came up with the following steps:<br />
# Set off Minerva's Chime of Silence<br />
# Grab a Princess that Lila would later impersonate<br />
# Approach Mind Mage<br />
# Capture Mind Mage in Mind Counterspell<br />
# Kill Mind mage<br />
# Prepare simulacrums to make it look like the Mind mage ran off with the kidnapped princess.<br />
# Get out and get our skin changes.<br />
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Another thing we noticed was two slaves wearing iron collars. They were mages, one Binder, the other Namer. Merco's Precog told us that our plan would work but someone was stealthily coming after us. We got the impression that who ever that was could be a potential ally so we executed the plan - which went flawlessly. However, afterwards, we discovered we had an extra person. He recommended that we impersonate Princess Fatligaast.<br />
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The Mind Mage had been turned into a 'furry sausage with a head'. Where they got those skin changes from, I do NOT want to know. Some sort of limbless rodent? But we were able to snag that princess as well. <br />
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We flew off with the Binder in the boat. After his collar was removed he told us he was a Psilon. The items that we had acquired were also looked at. Three of note was a mirror that allows viewing of the past, a sword that leaps into your hand, as long as you were within 200 miles of it, and a potion of healing that regenerates at each full moon. We also learned that there was always at least one guard inside the King's tent who may be invisible. There was also two warriors watching the King and he, most likely, has a special trick.<br />
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Lila got her princess skin change from the Queen's sister and we started setting up the next part of the plan. <br />
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=== Day 14 ===<br />
On the way to drop off Lila, we dropped off at the Lady of the Loch for 'baked goods'. One of those was a potion that raised MA by a heck of a lot (+22) with a warning label that said 'Are you sure you want to do this'. Another was a grenado that causes those within it's area of effect to lose willpower. <br />
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Upon arrival, Merco hypnotised Lila to believe her cover story was true, i.e. the Mind Mage had kidnapped her, ran off with her, and she had escaped, spending a few days wandering in the wild before she found her way back to Desert Flower. He then cast Mind Control on her to ensure the 'last magic to impact' was the answer we wanted.<br />
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Wile Lila, disguised as the Princess made her way in, we snuck in and waited for her signal. This time Merco's precog showed a 'sea of blood'. Unfortunately it didn't show whose blood.<br />
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When Lila finally staggered in, Elisa, the princesses companion and lady in waiting, was overjoyed to see she had returned. Lila gets looked after, including healing from the King's healer. Meanwhile the King's crown is taken somewhere to be recharged. Strongest magical ability - Protection for the Monarch. Nature of recharge - Restores all EN and FT every half hour. Basically it's an Arcane item. Magical protections on the mind - none, just physical protection. The instructions were 'to take it to the place that shall not be named and don't return until it is fully charged". Meanwhile one of the other princesses is suspicious of Lila's story, Mjögrólegur.<br />
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That night, Lila is taken to the King's tent for a 'night of passion'. During that, Lila manages to plant another skin change on him. Meanwhile we went in and managed to take out the guards before the alarm was raised. Looting was done and we were able to get away before pandemonium broke out.<br />
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We had 19 Restore Life Potions, and each of us had a +6MA potion a +13EN, a +18 AG that were applied so it looks like I'm going to be a caster and stick behind Mungo. Also we found out that the psylon's name was '''HUMPHREY'''. He wanted a weapon so I loaned him my spare silvered shortsword. I might let him keep it after this.<br />
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The next thing we had to do was to take out the other princesses. Since the more stealth the better, I changed into my formfitting black stealth armour - which Merco seemed rather interested in watching me in it. We snuck in, I cast Sleep Gas into the tent, Anooke hibernated them, then they got skinchanged into those limbless rodents for transport. We then raided for valuables. We ended up with four princesses, one king, and most of their stuff. If it was possible for a Bag of Holding to be so full as to be bulging, it would be. <br />
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We then flew off on Wings, looking for their elite guard. Two groups were found and two rather quick fights later they were either dead (nearly all of them) or surrendered (at least one). I was a bit miffed I didn't get the chance to bring down the thunder to match Lila's lightning although I have to admit Merco's tactic of firing off three Telekinetic Rages in an equilateral triangle formation that forced most of the giants into a tightly packed bunch that I could drop a lightning ball on was a stroke of genius. However I suspect his military scientist instruction to me 'to stand in front of me and wiggle' isn't really a usual military tactic.<br />
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Lila, still in the guise of the fifth princess basically told the remaining giants that she was now in charge and to go back south and stop harassing the hobbits. Since it was mostly giant servant, women and children left, they meekly obeyed. It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall when they tell the tale of what happened here.<br />
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The King's tent was very fancy and we were contemplating taking it with us. Also, when we contacted the local hobbits to tell them what we had done, they wanted to know exactly how many giants we had killed. Turned out that they had a sweepstake running. They also told us that bodies had been buried under a building on a hill.<br />
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So we decided to dig them up. I hovered in the air while Anooke had five fully functional giant minions clearing away the rubble. They soon uncovered a hole in the floor, below which was a chamber holding hibernating people. Sometime during then, Lila returned to her normal form.<br />
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=== Day 15 ===<br />
We flew back, in the boat, to the Silver Queen. Time was spent cataloging everything and explaining what had happened. The skinchanged princesses and king were handed over and it was suggested that they may be dispatched to another Plane of existence. It will take three days to get the hibernated people revived.<br />
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We discussed what we were going to do next ...<br />
(A) Humphrey told us of a problem in dinosaur land.<br />
(B) The Prince, our ''Official Employer'', wanted us to go '''beyond the Northern Wall'''. The elves (or dwarves?) can let us into that area they get the '''Cavorite''' from ... to look for clues to ''perhaps'' discover who is sabotaging things for the Elves & Dwarves. Somehow, without saying anything more, his eyebrows hinted(?) that going there would be well rewarded.<br />
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Humphrey whispered that it is "much easier to ride a dinosaur if you have a saddle containing Cavorite —— and that obviously make the dinosaur more amiable to being ridden!"<br />
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=== Day 16 ===<br />
As for what was going on up north, they weren't exactly sure. The wine was going off, so was the whiskey. It could be some sort of poison but there was no idea what was causing it. Also something was dirtying the usual clean environment up there. It was best that we went in there with an open mind, the less speculation the better. So we flew to the Citadel of Friendship and received a potion that would increase our perception by a bit (+2 PC) that would last for a couple of days. Arrangements had been made to get us on a train that would pass under the Impenetrable Wall. It was rather cramped as it was designed for smaller passengers. We knew when we had passed under the Wall as a shiver went up our collective spines.<br />
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Emerging on the other side, we found ourselves in a garden area. The train went around a very large lake that was the source of the southern rivers. There was a fountain in the middle of it that sprayed water up to nearly the height of the Wall itself, two and a half thousand feet. It then headed off into the countryside where we saw some burnt patches. When we saw a cacao tree that had been very badly burnt, we got off the train to investigate. The tree was barely alive and it had no idea what had happened to it. All it knew that it was in severe pain. The magical aura around the tree suggested it had been hit by a burst effect, maybe a fireball, Traces of an accelerant, specifically turpentine was detected so Mungo the werewolf went to follow the scent. For some reason Merco seemed to think I was his muse.<br />
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The scent led us to what looked like a rather ornate bird box that looked like it had been scorched too. Turned out this was the home of a group of 'pixies' - who objected to being called pixies. They told us that they had also been having problems with the food going off. They also said their grape vines had been smashed and, when we went to have a look, we discovered they had been flattened - by large hobnailed boot prints. Were we dealing with giants again? The stride seemed to indicate so but the tracks soon disappeared as if they had flown off. Posts had been knocked over as well.<br />
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The wine had also been contaminated by something that was rather nasty and was getting worse. We then noticed that we were being watched by some elves. So we went over to introduce ourselves. They were initially a bit stand-offish and rude until they were convinced that we had been sent here to investigate what had happened. No one had seen anything so it was concluded that the attacks had happened at night. Also they happened nearly all at once about three weeks ago. <br />
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Our next stop was to investigate the source of the CAVORITE. We were told 'Don't frighten the blimphs'. We had no idea until we rounded a corner into a large valley full of these strange flowers. Floating above the ground, were these creatures that looked like large worms crossed with dirigibles. It seems that these flowers absorbed CAVORITE from the ground, accumulated enough of it until it burst up from the ground, 'falls' up until it is caught and eaten by the blimphs. Presumably they concentrate the CAVORITE in their bodies and keep just enough to keep themselves aloft. Any extra CAVORITEis excreted. The excretment is collected and refined to extract the CAVORITE. We actually saw some flowers lift off. I even tasted one of the flowers - it tasted horrible.<br />
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== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95796Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-16T06:20:36Z<p>Michael P: /* Day 15 */ Cavorite and what to do next</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
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<br />
From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
<br />
<br />
The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called '''"RUBY"''' because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright '''ruby''' drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction).<br />
<br />
If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
<br />
=================================<br />
<br />
Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
* The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
* Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
* Who is who in the camp<br />
* Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
<br />
We were also looking out for those servants who were spying for the giants and those who had influence over the other servants. Healing among the giants was mostly herbal but one of the ladies in waiting was a mid range healer (5) and the the King's attendant was a master healer (10), which meant they had someone who could resurrect. Plus, the mind mage's tent was adjacent to the King's. It was now looking that we might have to take out the Healer as well or, at least ensure that the Mind mage could not be resurrected.<br />
<br />
So our plan was to have one of Anooke's ice creations dress up at the mind mage and be seen fleeing down the mountain, leaving behind some sort of forged note implicating him in some sort of conspiracy or that his secret had been found out. Fortunately there was no E&E mages among the giants but two of the trusted servants were E&E, both human. One of them had been seen earlier going to the princess's tent with a note and a rose, presumably a message from the king for a discrete meeting.<br />
<br />
Anooke proposed another plan - Kill them all. I tagged that as Plan C for Carnage. Also it was discovered that the Mind Mage had high ranked telepathy. One stray thought could blow our cover, so he had to go.<br />
<br />
Lots of arguing occurred. Finally, we came up with the following steps:<br />
# Set off Minerva's Chime of Silence<br />
# Grab a Princess that Lila would later impersonate<br />
# Approach Mind Mage<br />
# Capture Mind Mage in Mind Counterspell<br />
# Kill Mind mage<br />
# Prepare simulacrums to make it look like the Mind mage ran off with the kidnapped princess.<br />
# Get out and get our skin changes.<br />
<br />
Another thing we noticed was two slaves wearing iron collars. They were mages, one Binder, the other Namer. Merco's Precog told us that our plan would work but someone was stealthily coming after us. We got the impression that who ever that was could be a potential ally so we executed the plan - which went flawlessly. However, afterwards, we discovered we had an extra person. He recommended that we impersonate Princess Fatligaast.<br />
<br />
The Mind Mage had been turned into a 'furry sausage with a head'. Where they got those skin changes from, I do NOT want to know. Some sort of limbless rodent? But we were able to snag that princess as well. <br />
<br />
We flew off with the Binder in the boat. After his collar was removed he told us he was a Psilon. The items that we had acquired were also looked at. Three of note was a mirror that allows viewing of the past, a sword that leaps into your hand, as long as you were within 200 miles of it, and a potion of healing that regenerates at each full moon. We also learned that there was always at least one guard inside the King's tent who may be invisible. There was also two warriors watching the King and he, most likely, has a special trick.<br />
<br />
Lila got her princess skin change from the Queen's sister and we started setting up the next part of the plan. <br />
<br />
=== Day 14 ===<br />
On the way to drop off Lila, we dropped off at the Lady of the Loch for 'baked goods'. One of those was a potion that raised MA by a heck of a lot (+22) with a warning label that said 'Are you sure you want to do this'. Another was a grenado that causes those within it's area of effect to lose willpower. <br />
<br />
Upon arrival, Merco hypnotised Lila to believe her cover story was true, i.e. the Mind Mage had kidnapped her, ran off with her, and she had escaped, spending a few days wandering in the wild before she found her way back to Desert Flower. He then cast Mind Control on her to ensure the 'last magic to impact' was the answer we wanted.<br />
<br />
Wile Lila, disguised as the Princess made her way in, we snuck in and waited for her signal. This time Merco's precog showed a 'sea of blood'. Unfortunately it didn't show whose blood.<br />
<br />
When Lila finally staggered in, Elisa, the princesses companion and lady in waiting, was overjoyed to see she had returned. Lila gets looked after, including healing from the King's healer. Meanwhile the King's crown is taken somewhere to be recharged. Strongest magical ability - Protection for the Monarch. Nature of recharge - Restores all EN and FT every half hour. Basically it's an Arcane item. Magical protections on the mind - none, just physical protection. The instructions were 'to take it to the place that shall not be named and don't return until it is fully charged". Meanwhile one of the other princesses is suspicious of Lila's story, Mjögrólegur.<br />
<br />
That night, Lila is taken to the King's tent for a 'night of passion'. During that, Lila manages to plant another skin change on him. Meanwhile we went in and managed to take out the guards before the alarm was raised. Looting was done and we were able to get away before pandemonium broke out.<br />
<br />
We had 19 Restore Life Potions, and each of us had a +6MA potion a +13EN, a +18 AG that were applied so it looks like I'm going to be a caster and stick behind Mungo. Also we found out that the psylon's name was '''HUMPHREY'''. He wanted a weapon so I loaned him my spare silvered shortsword. I might let him keep it after this.<br />
<br />
The next thing we had to do was to take out the other princesses. Since the more stealth the better, I changed into my formfitting black stealth armour - which Merco seemed rather interested in watching me in it. We snuck in, I cast Sleep Gas into the tent, Anooke hibernated them, then they got skinchanged into those limbless rodents for transport. We then raided for valuables. We ended up with four princesses, one king, and most of their stuff. If it was possible for a Bag of Holding to be so full as to be bulging, it would be. <br />
<br />
We then flew off on Wings, looking for their elite guard. Two groups were found and two rather quick fights later they were either dead (nearly all of them) or surrendered (at least one). I was a bit miffed I didn't get the chance to bring down the thunder to match Lila's lightning although I have to admit Merco's tactic of firing off three Telekinetic Rages in an equilateral triangle formation that forced most of the giants into a tightly packed bunch that I could drop a lightning ball on was a stroke of genius. However I suspect his military scientist instruction to me 'to stand in front of me and wiggle' isn't really a usual military tactic.<br />
<br />
Lila, still in the guise of the fifth princess basically told the remaining giants that she was now in charge and to go back south and stop harassing the hobbits. Since it was mostly giant servant, women and children left, they meekly obeyed. It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall when they tell the tale of what happened here.<br />
<br />
The King's tent was very fancy and we were contemplating taking it with us. Also, when we contacted the local hobbits to tell them what we had done, they wanted to know exactly how many giants we had killed. Turned out that they had a sweepstake running. They also told us that bodies had been buried under a building on a hill.<br />
<br />
So we decided to dig them up. I hovered in the air while Anooke had five fully functional giant minions clearing away the rubble. They soon uncovered a hole in the floor, below which was a chamber holding hibernating people. Sometime during then, Lila returned to her normal form.<br />
<br />
=== Day 15 ===<br />
We flew back, in the boat, to the Silver Queen. Time was spent cataloging everything and explaining what had happened. The skinchanged princesses and king were handed over and it was suggested that they may be dispatched to another Plane of existence. It will take three days to get the hibernated people revived.<br />
<br />
We discussed what we were going to do next ...<br />
(A) Humphrey told us of a problem in dinosaur land.<br />
(B) The Prince, our ''Official Employer'', wanted us to go '''beyond the Northern Wall'''. The elves (or dwarves?) can let us into that area they get the '''Cavorite''' from ... to look for clues to ''perhaps'' discover who is sabotaging things for the Elves & Dwarves. Somehow, without saying anything more, his eyebrows hinted(?) that going there would be well rewarded.<br />
<br />
Humphrey whispered that it is "much easier to ride a dinosaur if you have a saddle containing Cavorite —— and that obviously make the dinosaur more amiable to being ridden!"<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95795Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-16T05:37:34Z<p>Michael P: /* Day 14 */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
<br />
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<br />
From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
<br />
<br />
The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called '''"RUBY"''' because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright '''ruby''' drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction).<br />
<br />
If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
<br />
=================================<br />
<br />
Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
* The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
* Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
* Who is who in the camp<br />
* Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
<br />
We were also looking out for those servants who were spying for the giants and those who had influence over the other servants. Healing among the giants was mostly herbal but one of the ladies in waiting was a mid range healer (5) and the the King's attendant was a master healer (10), which meant they had someone who could resurrect. Plus, the mind mage's tent was adjacent to the King's. It was now looking that we might have to take out the Healer as well or, at least ensure that the Mind mage could not be resurrected.<br />
<br />
So our plan was to have one of Anooke's ice creations dress up at the mind mage and be seen fleeing down the mountain, leaving behind some sort of forged note implicating him in some sort of conspiracy or that his secret had been found out. Fortunately there was no E&E mages among the giants but two of the trusted servants were E&E, both human. One of them had been seen earlier going to the princess's tent with a note and a rose, presumably a message from the king for a discrete meeting.<br />
<br />
Anooke proposed another plan - Kill them all. I tagged that as Plan C for Carnage. Also it was discovered that the Mind Mage had high ranked telepathy. One stray thought could blow our cover, so he had to go.<br />
<br />
Lots of arguing occurred. Finally, we came up with the following steps:<br />
# Set off Minerva's Chime of Silence<br />
# Grab a Princess that Lila would later impersonate<br />
# Approach Mind Mage<br />
# Capture Mind Mage in Mind Counterspell<br />
# Kill Mind mage<br />
# Prepare simulacrums to make it look like the Mind mage ran off with the kidnapped princess.<br />
# Get out and get our skin changes.<br />
<br />
Another thing we noticed was two slaves wearing iron collars. They were mages, one Binder, the other Namer. Merco's Precog told us that our plan would work but someone was stealthily coming after us. We got the impression that who ever that was could be a potential ally so we executed the plan - which went flawlessly. However, afterwards, we discovered we had an extra person. He recommended that we impersonate Princess Fatligaast.<br />
<br />
The Mind Mage had been turned into a 'furry sausage with a head'. Where they got those skin changes from, I do NOT want to know. Some sort of limbless rodent? But we were able to snag that princess as well. <br />
<br />
We flew off with the Binder in the boat. After his collar was removed he told us he was a Psilon. The items that we had acquired were also looked at. Three of note was a mirror that allows viewing of the past, a sword that leaps into your hand, as long as you were within 200 miles of it, and a potion of healing that regenerates at each full moon. We also learned that there was always at least one guard inside the King's tent who may be invisible. There was also two warriors watching the King and he, most likely, has a special trick.<br />
<br />
Lila got her princess skin change from the Queen's sister and we started setting up the next part of the plan. <br />
<br />
=== Day 14 ===<br />
On the way to drop off Lila, we dropped off at the Lady of the Loch for 'baked goods'. One of those was a potion that raised MA by a heck of a lot (+22) with a warning label that said 'Are you sure you want to do this'. Another was a grenado that causes those within it's area of effect to lose willpower. <br />
<br />
Upon arrival, Merco hypnotised Lila to believe her cover story was true, i.e. the Mind Mage had kidnapped her, ran off with her, and she had escaped, spending a few days wandering in the wild before she found her way back to Desert Flower. He then cast Mind Control on her to ensure the 'last magic to impact' was the answer we wanted.<br />
<br />
Wile Lila, disguised as the Princess made her way in, we snuck in and waited for her signal. This time Merco's precog showed a 'sea of blood'. Unfortunately it didn't show whose blood.<br />
<br />
When Lila finally staggered in, Elisa, the princesses companion and lady in waiting, was overjoyed to see she had returned. Lila gets looked after, including healing from the King's healer. Meanwhile the King's crown is taken somewhere to be recharged. Strongest magical ability - Protection for the Monarch. Nature of recharge - Restores all EN and FT every half hour. Basically it's an Arcane item. Magical protections on the mind - none, just physical protection. The instructions were 'to take it to the place that shall not be named and don't return until it is fully charged". Meanwhile one of the other princesses is suspicious of Lila's story, Mjögrólegur.<br />
<br />
That night, Lila is taken to the King's tent for a 'night of passion'. During that, Lila manages to plant another skin change on him. Meanwhile we went in and managed to take out the guards before the alarm was raised. Looting was done and we were able to get away before pandemonium broke out.<br />
<br />
We had 19 Restore Life Potions, and each of us had a +6MA potion a +13EN, a +18 AG that were applied so it looks like I'm going to be a caster and stick behind Mungo. Also we found out that the psylon's name was '''HUMPHREY'''. He wanted a weapon so I loaned him my spare silvered shortsword. I might let him keep it after this.<br />
<br />
The next thing we had to do was to take out the other princesses. Since the more stealth the better, I changed into my formfitting black stealth armour - which Merco seemed rather interested in watching me in it. We snuck in, I cast Sleep Gas into the tent, Anooke hibernated them, then they got skinchanged into those limbless rodents for transport. We then raided for valuables. We ended up with four princesses, one king, and most of their stuff. If it was possible for a Bag of Holding to be so full as to be bulging, it would be. <br />
<br />
We then flew off on Wings, looking for their elite guard. Two groups were found and two rather quick fights later they were either dead (nearly all of them) or surrendered (at least one). I was a bit miffed I didn't get the chance to bring down the thunder to match Lila's lightning although I have to admit Merco's tactic of firing off three Telekinetic Rages in an equilateral triangle formation that forced most of the giants into a tightly packed bunch that I could drop a lightning ball on was a stroke of genius. However I suspect his military scientist instruction to me 'to stand in front of me and wiggle' isn't really a usual military tactic.<br />
<br />
Lila, still in the guise of the fifth princess basically told the remaining giants that she was now in charge and to go back south and stop harassing the hobbits. Since it was mostly giant servant, women and children left, they meekly obeyed. It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall when they tell the tale of what happened here.<br />
<br />
The King's tent was very fancy and we were contemplating taking it with us. Also, when we contacted the local hobbits to tell them what we had done, they wanted to know exactly how many giants we had killed. Turned out that they had a sweepstake running. They also told us that bodies had been buried under a building on a hill.<br />
<br />
So we decided to dig them up. I hovered in the air while Anooke had five fully functional giant minions clearing away the rubble. They soon uncovered a hole in the floor, below which was a chamber holding hibernating people. Sometime during then, Lila returned to her normal form.<br />
<br />
=== Day 15 ===<br />
We flew back, in the boat, to the Silver Queen. Time was spent cataloging everything and explaining what had happened. The skinchanged princesses and king were handed over and it was suggested that they may be dispatched to another Plane of existence. It will take three days to get the hibernated people revived.<br />
<br />
We discussed what we were going to do next. Humphrey told us of a problem in dinosaur land and there were also problems in the area they get the Calvorite from.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
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| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95735Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-01T05:03:35Z<p>Michael P: /* Day 10 */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
=========================<br />
<br />
From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
<br />
<br />
The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called '''"RUBY"''' because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright '''ruby''' drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction).<br />
<br />
If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
<br />
=================================<br />
<br />
Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
Who is who in the camp<br />
Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95734Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-01T05:01:38Z<p>Michael P: Clarifying so-called Ruby Broaches</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more.<br />
=========================<br />
<br />
From Prince Querkus, we received (''on Loan'') THREE so-called '''Ruby Brooches''' [not made of ruby] which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. When the wearer loses ENDURANCE '''damage''' (by being hit with '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''') that hurt wearer regains their lost EN at '''3 points''' per pulse from from the '''''closest available'' 'Giant''' (i.e., one that is '''not''' currently being drained by any other R.B) within 50 Yards. <br />
Also: IFF that '''weapons''' &/or '''''damage''-magics''' DIRECTLY inflected Fatigue damage, that lost Fat is also, (simultaneously) returned at '''2 Fat per pulse'''. <br />
<br />
<br />
The Broaches are rectangular, about the size of the palm & finger's of a 6-foot-tall human must be worn on the wearers chest, vaguely near their Heart but over any clothing, cloaks, bandages, armour, etc. <br />
These gray Broaches (with a small roundel of gold in the centre) are called "RUBY" because, when the Broach begins to drain giant(s) bright ruby drops run in from the appropriate clock direction (If the Broach's wearer is still standing, running from the top of the broach equating to North; East is "left"(etc). So the broach acts as a map where the rest of the party can see the directions of the direction ).<br />
<br />
If that's too difficult to understand or interpret: The party may prefer to (gently?) put the the attacked party-member flat on their back with the top of the head pointing to North <br />
<br />
=================================<br />
<br />
Additionally (also from Pr.Q.), those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one-shot, very tiny, '''potion''' that would allow an accurate ''Detect Aura'' from a distance of ['''drinker's PC'''] hexes.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission.<br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
Who is who in the camp<br />
Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95715Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-01T02:45:29Z<p>Michael P: /* Queens sister */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
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'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
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According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
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==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
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We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
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It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons'''((? also not certain of spelling... maybe Psilons?)) — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel. <br />
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ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more. We also were given three three ruby brooches which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. Additionally, those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one shot very tiny potion that would allow an accurate DA from a distance.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission. <br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
Who is who in the camp<br />
Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
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== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
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! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
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| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
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| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
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|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
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| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
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| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
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| class=day | 8 || <br />
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|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
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| class=day | 15 || <br />
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|- <br />
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| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
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| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95714Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-10-01T02:42:08Z<p>Michael P: /* Queens sister */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons''' — apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins? Maybe best to check with someone knowledgeable at the Citadel <br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league. Certainly some of the hobbit ladies there were looking Merco over with interest.<br />
<br />
=== Day 10 ===<br />
We spent the previous week learning to work together as a unit. The plan was devised to go catch an Ice Giant that's not part of the Court so we could get skin changes made that would allow us to turn into giants. There was also the possibility of a stew being made from the remains of an Ice Giant that would give us knowledge of Giantish for a while so we could infiltrate the Court as minions and find out what was going on. It was then suggested that we should nab a Princess so that Lila could impersonate her. We also underwent a procedure that allowed us to be immune to an aspect of Fear. The results were Berserk(me), Frozen(Merco), Panic(Lila, Minerva & Mungo) and Wary(Anooke). Anooke also had a supply of ice cubes that could heal us when we crushed them between our teeth. Basically heals half the current damage unless the damage is caused by fire or the user is an ice mage when it heals the lot. Also we had a blanket pardon from the Queen for any flying violations.<br />
<br />
So we went giant hunting. Mungo ran ahead in wolf form to scout while the rest of us flew off in the flying boat. We finally found three of them bullying some hobbits so we went in to help them - the hobbits that is. The combat was brief and, basically the giants didn't stand a chance. The last one still standing decided to surrender. The dead bodies were frozen and the live one put under hibernation and slung under the boat in the cargo net.<br />
<br />
More hobbit turned up, some carrying wine sacks, and an impromptu celebration started in our honour. We were even given some candy flowers that elevated Perception (+2PC, also have some healing properties). We logged them as Hobbit Flowers of Perception. We also retrieved the giant axes they were using as well as an equivalent of 50 gold sovereigns they had in total. Some of those coins looked like they were worth more, especially to collectors.<br />
<br />
A hobbit - "We're collectors"<br />
Aurora - "What a coincidence. So are we"<br />
<br />
The hobbits knew of the situation at Desert Flower and Lila obtained a list of names of people there. The gardens there were utterly destroyed, which made me extremely sad and angry at the same time. Once we left there, after the celebration, we returned to the Citadel of Friendship. Just before landing we discovered we had a hobbit stowaway who wanted to 'see the world' He is a Namer apprentice.<br />
<br />
We discussed the combat and tactics. I was a little reluctant to use spells such as lightning and thunder inside on a stealth mission so Merco said I should stick close to Mungo during close order combat. We were also told about various secret symbols that could be useful in our quest. Another interesting nugget of information was that giant weapons are often poisoned. They also throw large rocks. <br />
<br />
A quick trip was made to the Queen's sister to drop off our frozen giants before we returned to the Citadel. Some of us were wondering if one or two of the Princesses hadn't arrived at Court yet and, if so, should we go after them. I thought it might be a good idea to change into my formfitting black stealth armour - assuming Lila's belt will work with it - which it doesn't.<br />
<br />
We discovered that the candy flower effects would last for 39 days so we ate one each. They were so delicious I wanted more. We also were given three three ruby brooches which went to Lila, Anooke and Mungo. Additionally, those who didn't have a DA talent was given a one shot very tiny potion that would allow an accurate DA from a distance.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile plans were made. We were going to infiltrate the giant's camp in the ruins of Desert Flower as servants, which meant we had to be wear raggedy clothing and be dirty. Mungo was going to remain behind as a one person rescue party so we left most of our stuff with him. My ears had to be mutilated to make sure I wasn't seen as an elf. I didn't like that but it was for the mission. <br />
<br />
=== Day 11 ===<br />
We flew down, landed nearby out of sight then got in by joining a work gang that was carrying wood into the camp. We spent a week scouting the place out. <br />
<br />
What we wanted to find out was:<br />
The routines that take place - guard movements etc.<br />
Are their safe routes that can be utilised to get around or for escape<br />
Who is who in the camp<br />
Which princesses are still to arrive.<br />
<br />
The last one was easy. All five were already here. They were being housed in a large tent that had five separate entrances. Presumably there were five separate areas in there. Each princess had at least one lady in waiting. Three of them were mages: fire, ice, and earth. The armour the giants were wearing was multi-layered leather - possibly with a protection rating of 10. The head count was 101 giants, five visiting princesses, and 250 servants. Only a few servants are trusted enough by the giants to have special privileges. <br />
<br />
The giants also have savage attack pigs as guard animals. They had the Mind College Animal control spell on them which implied the existence on a Mind Mage. This was rather worrying for our cover. As we could tell, there were only ten casters among the giants.<br />
<br />
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!class="ef" | Effects<br />
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!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
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!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 9 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> N<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coldsnap (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | healing<br />
|class="du" | instant<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Armour (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 44 Ablative Protection from Magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Fire Proof (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Protection from Non-magical Fire Damage<br />
|class="du" | 11 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Mungo" | Mu<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen, (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of cold (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 18<br />
|class="ef" | +19% +7 damage<br />
|class="du" | 23 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> ?<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Weapon of Flames (Li+)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +11 SC, +6 Dam, +11 dam vs undead, cold, water<br />
|class="du" | 22 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+10, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Mungo <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95604Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-19T02:03:15Z<p>Michael P: /* Day 3 */ have deleted reference to the Alusian calender because the local day.is 25 hrs long</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons''''. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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</css><br />
{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95603Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-19T01:57:39Z<p>Michael P: /* Journey to Lilac */ 1day is 25 hours long</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': You are now in '''Lilac Time'''. Note that the days are only one hour longer ... so try to spend it in sleep.<br />
<br />
==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons''''. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
<br />
ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
'''3rd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Lilac_Gifts&diff=95602Lilac Gifts2023-09-19T00:47:53Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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'''GLORIANA, Queen of Lilac''', in acknowledgement of the generally positive outcomes of Guild parties visiting Her World, has given five magical devices for the Guild to be awarded to the worthiest of its members at Guild meeting before the Spring 823Wk adventures go out.<br />
<br />
The items are various '''broaches''' (a.k.a. '''Badges''') and their magic is only temporary — lasting one full Alusian Year (including the presentation day). However Her Radiance intends to send more each Alusian Quarter Day … barring unforeseen circumstances. ''e.g.'': It would be a Political Disaster to award any broach to a '''Necromancer''' (no matter how domesticated that guild-member appears to be).<br />
<br />
Each broach, is round (2 inches across) and depicts the stated image. There is also the Queen’s Cypher (only visible by ''Witchsight'' or when ''Divinated''). Also there is an '''Acknowledgement Scroll''' on which the Guild officials will record the Name/ nickname/Title (etc) of the '''Genuine Recipient''' ('''G.R.''') of each Badge and (briefly) why she, or even he, was bestowed that particular Award.<br />
<br />
Once the appropriate GuildMaster(s) or Officials have signed the '''Acknowledgement Scroll''', each '''G.R.''' must also promptly sign the '''A.S.''', then activate their Badge by pricking their thumb on their respective Badge pin(s)… whereupon its Magical effect will start —— but ceases to function exactly one complete Alusian year after the G.R. had signed the A.S., whereupon the Badge will turn into '''Brass''' and lose its magical bonuses.<br />
<br />
However, on the plane of Lilac, a '''genuine wearer''' of any Badge (be it True-silver ''or'' Brass) and their family, & their mounts will customarily be sheltered and fed on the “Queen’s Shilling†(''e.g.'', free to you & party) at any '''Castle''' or '''town''' of the Queen or her underlings. However any others in your retinue (apart from essential Valets, nurses, ''etc''.) would be probably sheltered in barns or other outbuildings.<br />
<br />
'''HERALDRY''': Any knights, Officers, or Nobles may enhance their Coat of Arms with images of Badges that they had been awarded — however it is considered tacky to display more than three.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95601Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-19T00:40:12Z<p>Michael P: /* Queens sister */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
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''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
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'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
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'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
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'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
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According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
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; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
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==Scribe Notes==<br />
=== Day 1 ===<br />
'''1st Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Guild meeting and party ====<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
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Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
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We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
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==== Employer ====<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
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==== Payment ====<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
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==== Background ====<br />
Apparently, they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
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It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
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==== Feast & preperation ====<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things.<br />
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=== Day 2 ===<br />
'''2nd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Journey to Lilac ====<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
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==== Queens sister ====<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the '''Psylons''''. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
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ADDENDUM to be added once more information is available<br />
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=== Day 3 ===<br />
'''3rd Spring: Thaw 823'''<br><br />
==== Lady of the Loch ====<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival, we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
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== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
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=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
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=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
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=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95552Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-17T01:04:25Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ Clarifying the names of key giants and specifics of your REWARDS</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent(!?) icecap over the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>' —— fortunately all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... and any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasized. <br />
In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was partially transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were STILL unsayable for ordinary or even extremely intelligent & literate people (e.g., Seagate adventurers). <br />
<br />
<br />
''Anyway ...'' Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-ill plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants and all to '''transform''' himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of the infamous, dead '''Fire Giant King, Katla''')''' --- whose name was ironically easy to say and to translate (it means Kettle!) ... it's Also the name of a spectacular magma-heated geyser. <br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters'''—– named for waterfalls or lakes from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' (All male, of course, and named after famous, spectacular '''volcanos''' or '''geysers''', some even useful or medicinal!)<br />
#'''Myvatn''' the Handsome, a famous alchemist &, importantly, a first or second cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
#'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
#'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: ''strongly'' suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers are legendary!<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any planned or accidental GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
Apparently they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things. <br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the Psilongs'. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95551Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-17T00:22:12Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE OFFICIAL EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants — is still sometimes written '''Eyjafjatl''' but pronounced Ai-Yaah--'''FYAT'''-il <BR><BR>'''NOTE THAT''' all the '''''following''''' Giant names have been written to approximate how they should be said... any syllable entirely in capital letters is to be emphasised.<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''': In the past, some of the Lilac Giantish language was transcribed into the A-Z alphabet by Alusian linguists and other specialist … but FAR too many of the resulting syllables were unpronounced For ordinary literate people (e.g., Seagaters).<br />
For example: the first name below used to be transcribed as “Eyjafjall†… but should be said as something very close to “Eye-Yaah FEE-YAT-illâ€.<br />
<br />
plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants (or possibly — all to transform himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters''', from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
Apparently they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things. <br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the Psilongs'. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95550Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-16T23:45:38Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ Tidying up the NPCs -- Also</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Mungo Third Son]] Warrior - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]] <br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjatl''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants (or possibly — all to transform himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters''', from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
#'''FAT-le-goost''' = Most beautiful [of the granddaughters]; she’s also the most social.<br />
#'''Hinn-FAHTS-li''' = the Fallen one — because she is known, in many senses of the word, to be “higly experienced†… to say the least.<br />
#'''Mjög rólegur''' = Very tranquill<br />
#'''Meyja-gutlgerðarmaðurinn''' (a.k.a.'''Meyja-gutl''') = [THE?] Maiden Alchemist (btw, ð is approximately said as “thâ€) <br />
#Gutlfoss meaning Golden Falls or possibly Golden Cascade — Presumed to be a poetic allusion to her distinctive hair.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
'''To be successful''' the Party must ensure that any GIANTISH wedding(s) do not Happen.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds.<br />
<br />
; Pay & Rewards<br />
: The employer will give '''EACH''' partymember ONE ''somewhat'' '''PERMANENT''' Magical item <br />
: and another item only 1-use to 3-use "charged" item (perhaps a potion or scroll or similar)<br />
: ALL items deemed to be property of the Elvish Queen or of any of her officers or subjects MUST be returned to the Queen ... HOWEVER a '''''reasonably''''' generous finder's reward be paid to the Seagate party in cash or goods.<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
We assembled in a Guild meeting room and introduced ourselves to each other. In order were:<br />
* [[Anooke]] - a round hobbit Inuit ice mage from way up north. He had some sort of curse that meant we would keep forgetting who he was for a week or so.<br />
* [[Minerva]] - human solar celestial merchant from the Lunar (Loony) Empire.<br />
* [[Lila]] - elven female air/celestial mage - depending on her mood I think.<br />
* [[Mungo Third Son | Mungo the Humble]] - a human skald also from somewhere way up north. Blessed by Oden and claimed he never takes a step backwards.<br />
* [[Mercury | Merco]] (Mercury) another hobbit and I got the impression he was rather competent at most skills. Mind mage.<br />
* And me, [[Aurora]], female elf air mage and ex-fae. Ex-vegetarian as well. I read out a statement that the Sorceress in Silver had me prepare a while back - a self assessment.<br />
<br />
Most of the party had pets, but if you count elementals, all of the party could summon 'pets'. Minerva had a genie in a bottle, as well as a giant eagle. Lila had a couple of birds and two elephants, Mungo had a raven, while Merco had a couple of dogs. I hope they're friendly.<br />
<br />
We then checked what resources we had between us. We seemed short of healing capabilities so I offered to get potions and restoratives. Minerva had the thought to go to [[Freetaun]] and see what the mages there had. My spare Amulet of Diamonds was lent to Lila.<br />
<br />
Finally we let the party employer in and were told the situation. I had heard rumours but maybe I shouldn't have mentioned my 'twitter' feed. Sparrows can be right gossips when they want to. Basically we had to stop this powerful giant from marrying these giant princesses and become even more powerful. We had free reign to do this any way we wanted to - up to and including genocide - at least that was the impression I got. This giant is also rather popular among the ice giant populous. There was a theory that there was some ritual involved otherwise the wedding would have already happened. <br />
<br />
The subject turned to payment. Merco, who had become the Party Leader, handed over a list of our requirements - Greater Enchantments, Herbalist potions, restoratives etc etc - anything that would tip the balance in our favour. They offered us valuable treasure including diamonds and rubies. It seemed that the sky was the limit as they were really keen to see this done. Merco finally convinced them to leave 800,000sp at the Guild as a retainer and we'd sort the rest out upon completion. Also Minerva became the Military Scientist and I got Scribe - promising to ensure that the really embarrassing bits were left out of the notes and the Seagate Times.<br />
<br />
Apparently they hadn't told the Titans either. Besides, we were told that they were busy constructing a moon that would stay up this time. Also, we had friends at Desert Flower but that place had been overrun by the ice giants and it was believed most of the inhabitants were dead although a few could have got away in their flying ship. The dwarves were complaining about missing supplies and Cavorite (the stuff that makes the flying ships fly). The wastelands, north of the southern ice cap, which was getting bigger, had been occupied by small giants for over a century but the ice giants had been pushing north in only the last fourteen months. Lots more icebergs were floating about in the southern seas causing hazards.<br />
<br />
It was suggested that it was a good idea to go visit the Lady of the Loch so we agreed to do that. Besides, it would be polite to pay our respects at least. Same with the Queen's sister whom we had helped out on [[Looking Glass Lost | a previous mission]]. When Anooke was told there were dinosaurs in the area over the western mountain range, he wanted to visit them too.<br />
<br />
After the meeting we went our separate ways. I went looking for [[Limedhl Estel | Lim]] the potion mage then flew down to Slippery Rock to get Restoratives. Meanwhile Mungo was arranging a pre-mission feast. Apparently that's traditional where he comes from. It's meant to bestow good luck although I was wondering if it was 'eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die in glorious battle'. In my case I'm hoping it's 'for tomorrow I diet'. Still, a good time was had and even our party employer got into the spirit of things. <br />
<br />
=== Day 2 ===<br />
Next morning, after the inevitable, 'oh my ghod the sun is so bright' feeling, we got onboard the ship that our employer had come in on, sailed discretely out of the harbour then took off into the sky reaching an altitude of ten thousand feet above Confederation Bay. Next thing we knew we were skimming above wavetops at ten foot altitude, heading towards Quarantine Island on the plane of Lilac. Curious - didn't notice any mana storms this time. Since there was no need to stop there, we then blinked over to the Citadel of Friendship.<br />
<br />
Lunch that day was with the Queen's sister where we were given a basket full of potions as well as being slipped a magical brooch and a pill. The brooch was accompanied by a note which said "Send them all to Hell". We also got our Greaters (Rank 18s?) and she said she wanted something 'interesting' in return. She also reinterpreted an earlier astrology reading that said 'Listen to the Silence' to be 'Listen to the Psilongs'. Apparently they're a race of short mentalists but not dwarves or halflings. Goblins?<br />
<br />
=== Day 3 ===<br />
Went to see the Lady of the Loch, who had taken an interest in Lila last visit. On the way, we were learning to fly the boat. I was rather keen on this - so was our designated pilot. Upon arrival we got the distinct impression that the Lady was interested in having children while giving Merco 'the eye'. I was also getting a bit worried that Mungo was going to fight Merco for the honour. As it turned out, it was Lila who entertained the lady that night. I guess I'm out of my league.<br />
<br />
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!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Vapour Breathing (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | Allows flight to 20,000 feet<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Flying (Au)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | 50mph flight - 525 mile range<br />
|class="du" | 10.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen (Li), (Min - Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Wings of Light (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | 40 mph, 220 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 6.5 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Coruscade (Min) (Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 17<br />
|class="ef" | +36 def melee, ranged; +18 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Resistance to Light (Min)(Party cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | +12 resist light, see through rk20 light<br />
|class="du" | 110 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Light (Min)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Blinding light<br />
|class="du" | 5hr x D-5<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> <br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Create Light Sword (Min)(Party Cast)<br />
|class="rk" | 8<br />
|class="ef" | +9 SC, +3 Dam<br />
|class="du" | 13 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> <br />
| <!-- Li --> <br />
| <!-- Ma --> <br />
| <!-- An --> <br />
| <!-- Au --> <br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
<css><br />
table.watches th, table.watches td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.watches th { width: 3em; }<br />
</css><br />
{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95501Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-13T00:38:44Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ making it easier to correctly say the names of various giants</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjatl''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants (or possibly — all to transform himself into a powerful '''Fire Mage''' … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters''', from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
# '''Thingvatlavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
# '''Fjatlsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
# '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
# '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
# '''Kerid''' (no known meaning), the youngest.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjatl''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
<css><br />
table.buffs { border: 1px solid #BBBBBB; border-radius: 2px; border-spacing: 1px; width: 100%; }<br />
table.buffs th { text-align: center; width: 3%; }<br />
table.buffs td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.buffs th.mg { text-align: left; width: 20%; }<br />
table.buffs td.mg { text-align: left; }<br />
table.buffs th.rk { width: 5%; }<br />
table.buffs td.rk { }<br />
table.buffs th.ef { text-align: left; width: 41%; }<br />
table.buffs td.ef { text-align: left;}<br />
table.buffs th.du { width: 10%; }<br />
table.buffs td.du { }<br />
table.AstroNum td { text-align: center; padding: 1px 0.5em; }<br />
</css><br />
=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
<css><br />
table.watches th, table.watches td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.watches th { width: 3em; }<br />
</css><br />
{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95500Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:53:27Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ SORRY — 7pm start for the party, if possible, finishing about 10pm</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(7pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters''', from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
# '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
# '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
# '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
# '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
# '''Kerid''' (no known meaning), the youngest.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
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|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95499Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:50:39Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
<br />
'''Those Grand-daughters''', from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
# '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
# '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
# '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
# '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
# '''Kerid''' (no known meaning), the youngest.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
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!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
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!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
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; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
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=== Marching Order ===<br />
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!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
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<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95498Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:48:43Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */final version</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
Those Grand-daughters, from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
# '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
# '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
# '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
# '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
# '''Kerid''' (no known meaning), the youngest.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
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{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
<css><br />
table.watches th, table.watches td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.watches th { width: 3em; }<br />
</css><br />
{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95497Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:42:58Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ tidying the scenarios</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
Those Grand-daughters, from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
1. '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
2. '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
3. '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
4. '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
5. '''Kerid''' (the youngest)<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
<css><br />
table.buffs { border: 1px solid #BBBBBB; border-radius: 2px; border-spacing: 1px; width: 100%; }<br />
table.buffs th { text-align: center; width: 3%; }<br />
table.buffs td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.buffs th.mg { text-align: left; width: 20%; }<br />
table.buffs td.mg { text-align: left; }<br />
table.buffs th.rk { width: 5%; }<br />
table.buffs td.rk { }<br />
table.buffs th.ef { text-align: left; width: 41%; }<br />
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table.buffs td.du { }<br />
table.AstroNum td { text-align: center; padding: 1px 0.5em; }<br />
</css><br />
=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
<css><br />
table.watches th, table.watches td { text-align: center; }<br />
table.watches th { width: 3em; }<br />
</css><br />
{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95496Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:40:52Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ Alleged facts(?) about the opposition & their minions</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; '''Party'''<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; '''Employer'''<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
Those Grand-daughters, from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
1. '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socializing of the grand-daughters)<br />
2. '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning '''''the Fallen''''' — she is acknowleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
3. '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning '''''Very tranquil''''')<br />
4. '''Viti''' (meaning ''''Very warm'''')<br />
5. '''Kerid''' (the youngest)<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' the Beatiful, a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: ''Allegedly'' "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!). It is rumoured that Jokul can '''freeze''' things and people just by looking at them (It would be advisable to have a way of defeating or, at least, minimizing such an event. <br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewerâ€: strongly suspected to be yet an other powerful alchemist. The curative effects of his various beers may be mythical.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the ill-omened wedding is to permanently prevent the marriage. (Well, duh!) — It is assumed that means '''Kill the pretender & his Princess-bride(s)''' and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well; then scattering all the resulting mincemeat across several planes and worlds<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95495Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-12T11:14:12Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */</p>
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[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; Party<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; Employer<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R. Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
<br />
;'''The “Nothing-In-Writing or acknowledged (wink-wink) solutionâ€'''<br />
The current leader of the Ice Giants ('''Eyjafjall''') plans to CROWN HIMSELF King of the Giants to transform him into a powerful Fire Mage … also, apparently, he will marry a grand-daughter of a famous, great but dead '''Fire Giant ('''Katla''')'''<br />
Those Grand-daughters, from oldest to youngest are called:<br />
1. '''Thingvallavatn''' (the most beautiful & socialising of the grand-daughters)<br />
2. '''Fjallsarlon''' (meaning the Fallen — she is acknoleged to be “very experiencedâ€)<br />
3. '''Thorisvatn''' (meaning Very tranquill)<br />
4. '''Viti''' (meaning Very warm)<br />
5. '''Kerid''' (the youngest)<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT OFFICERS/COURTIERS of soon-to-be King Eyjafjall''' <br />
'''Myvatn''' (meaning “the youngest), a famous alchemist & first cousin to all five would-be brides.<br />
'''Jokul''' the Master spy: allegedly "Jokul knows several succesful Assassins†(An unsubtle threat!).<br />
'''Lagarfljot''' the Magician & “Bestest Master Brewer†—suspected to be a powerful alchemist.<br />
<br />
The Party must ensure that the wedding (or even weddings, plural?) NEVER Happens.<br />
<br />
According to Prince Querkus’s Sage, “the best way to prevent the disastrous wedding†is to permanently prevent the marriage (duh!) — That is assumed to mean Kill the would-be King & his Princess-bride and, just to be safe, any other heiresses as well. <br />
<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
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=== Long Term (assumed always on) ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Greater Ench. <br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | +21% to Res, Mag, Com, and S&S.<br />
|class="du" | Var<br />
| <!-- Me --> P<br />
| <!-- Li --> ?<br />
| <!-- Ma --> ?<br />
| <!-- An --> ?<br />
| <!-- Au --> ?<br />
| <!-- Mi --> ?<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadowform (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 15<br />
|class="ef" | +32 def melee, ranged; +16 def close<br />
|class="du" | 8 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Strength of Darkness (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +7 PS<br />
|class="du" | 130 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Feather Falling (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Fall no more than 5'/pulse<br />
|class="du" | 5.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Shadow Wings (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | 36 mph, 126 miles range <br />
|class="du" | 3.5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Witchsight (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 7<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 4 hours<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Ice Traversal (An)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Travel over ice and/or snow without slipping or sinking in. (+7 TMR on flat ice)<br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Walking Unseen(Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 7 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" | Self Only<br />
|colspan="7" | &nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Shield<br />
|class="rk" | 10<br />
|class="ef" | <br />
|class="du" | 21 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Sense Danger<br />
|class="rk" | 6<br />
|class="ef" | Sense danger<br />
|class="du" | <br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> -<br />
| <!-- Ma --> -<br />
| <!-- An --> -<br />
| <!-- Au --> -<br />
| <!-- Mi --> -<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Navigation<br />
|class="rk" | <br />
|class="ef" | Extra Navigator ranks as listed and safer travel<br />
|class="du" | 1+rk Hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Short Term ===<br />
{| class="buffs" |&nbsp;<br />
!class="mg" | Magic (caster)<br />
!class="rk" | Rk<br />
!class="ef" | Effects<br />
!class="du" | Duration<br />
!Title="Merco" | Me<br />
!Title="Lila" | Li<br />
!Title="Marseille" | Ma<br />
!Title="Anooke " | An<br />
!Title="Aurora" | Au<br />
!Title="Minerva" | Mi<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Lightning Strike (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 5<br />
|class="ef" | [D-4]+7, save for 1/2<br />
|class="du" | 5 hrs<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Barrier of Wind (Li)<br />
|class="rk" | 4<br />
|class="ef" | 20 def vs missiles, 15 in melee or close<br />
|class="du" | 150 min<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Speech (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 20<br />
|class="ef" | Range 630ft<br />
|class="du" | 210 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y<br />
|-<br />
|class="mg" | Mind Special Knowledge Counterspell (Me)<br />
|class="rk" | 12<br />
|class="ef" | +66% magic resistance to Special Knowledge Mind magics<br />
|class="du" | D+17 mins<br />
| <!-- Me --> Y<br />
| <!-- Li --> Y<br />
| <!-- Ma --> Y<br />
| <!-- An --> Y<br />
| <!-- Au --> Y<br />
| <!-- Mi --> Y <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Misc ===<br />
<br />
; Herbalist Lunch/Broth<br />
: ...<br />
<br />
=== Watch Order ===<br />
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{| class="watches" |<br />
|-<br />
! 8pm !! 9pm !! 10pm !! 11pm !! 12am !! 1am !! 2am !! 3am !! 4am !! 5am !! 6am !! 7am<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
| colspan="4" | Lila<br />
| colspan="4" | Marseille <br />
| colspan="2" | Merco & Guard IV<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="4" | Aurora <br />
| colspan="4" | Anooke<br />
| colspan="4" | Minerva<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Marching Order ===<br />
{| width="90%"<br />
!colspan="3" align="center"| Skirmish Formations (Front)<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"| ''Default''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Double File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|align="center"| ''Single File''<br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
... <br><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Giant_Trouble_at_Desert_Flower&diff=95440Giant Trouble at Desert Flower2023-09-10T22:31:12Z<p>Michael P: /* Summary */ Playing time: 6pm start with 9ish finish</p>
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<div><div style="float: right; font-size: smaller; margin-left: 10px; ">__TOC__</div><br />
[[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Spring_823WK|Scribe Notes]]<br />
== Summary ==<br />
'''Adventure''': Giant Trouble at Desert Flower<br><br />
'''GM''': Michael P.<br><br />
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 823 wk<br><br />
'''Level''': [[Experience#Quest_Level | Medium/High]]<br><br />
'''Place''': Kelsie's place in Albany.(6pm start-time)<br />
; Party<br />
# [[Mercury|Merco]] Mind Mage - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
# [[Lila]] Air/Celestial- [[Kelsie]]<br />
# [[Marseille]] Mind Mage - [[User:Michaelm|Michael M]]<br />
# [[Anooke]] Ice Mage- Michael H<br />
# [[Aurora]] Air Mage- Keith<br />
# [[Minerva]] Celestial Mage- Jacqui<br />
<br />
; Employer<br />
: THE Official EMPOLYER is Prince Querkus<br />
; Mission<br />
: Prince Querkus was explicitly charged by Her Serenity, the [Elvish] Queen of Lilac to hire a guild party to swiftly “REDUCE†a hazard that “might†hazard. Her western neighbour-slash-nation, the self-styled “Militant Human Republicâ€, which also includes many native hobbits as well as shape-shifters [a.k.a. Vess’n or Wessen], … and quite a few of H.S.’s loyal subjects merely out for a wild night, week, or month of gambling, drinking, masked carnivals & other revelry… such as meeting or getting new faces professionally, getting cash or bargains from “pawn shopsâ€, etc.<br />
<br />
The Queen was impressed with the previous Guild party that incidentally somewhat foiled the Ice Giants that were plaguing towns in the M.H.R.<br />
Also, the Ice Giants created the new, permanent (?) icecap at the Southern Pole.<br />
; Pay<br />
: ?<br />
<br />
==Scribe Notes==<br />
Blah blah blah<br />
<br />
== Buffs & Mil Sci ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Calendar ==<br />
{| cellspacing=1 width="100%" border=0 class="Season" id="Spring" <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: Thaw 823 (10)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | <br />
! colspan=2 | Moonday<br />
! colspan=2 | Duesday<br />
! colspan=2 | W'ansday<br />
! colspan=2 | Th'rsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Frysday<br />
! colspan=2 | Reapsday<br />
! colspan=2 | Sunday<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | || <b>[[Candlemansa]]</b><br />
| class=day | 1 || <i>Guild Meeting</i><br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Seedtime]] 823 (11)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <i>Rites of Thunor</i> <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <i>Equinox</i> <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
| class=day | 17 || <i>Eostre</i> <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <br />
| class=day | 1 || <br />
| class=day | 2 || <br />
|- <br />
! colspan=15 | '''Spring: [[Blossom]] 823 (12)'''<br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon0.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 3 || <br />
| class=day | 4 || <br />
| class=day | 5 || <br />
| class=day | 6 || <br />
| class=day | 7 || <br />
| class=day | 8 || <br />
| class=day | 9 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon1.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 10 || <br />
| class=day | 11 || <br />
| class=day | 12 || <br />
| class=day | 13 || <br />
| class=day | 14 || <br />
| class=day | 15 || <br />
| class=day | 16 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon2.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 17 || <br />
| class=day | 18 || <br />
| class=day | 19 || <br />
| class=day | 20 || <br />
| class=day | 21 || <i>Floralia</i><br />
| class=day | 22 || <br />
| class=day | 23 || <br />
|- <br />
| class="calMoon" | [[Image:moon3.jpg]]<br />
| class=day | 24 || <br />
| class=day | 25 || <br />
| class=day | 26 || <br />
| class=day | 27 || <br />
| class=day | 28 || <br />
| class=day | 29 || <br />
| class=day | 30 || <i>Walpurgisnacht</i><br />
|}</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Guild_Meeting_June_2023&diff=95384Guild Meeting June 20232023-09-09T20:04:39Z<p>Michael P: /* Adventure Announcements and Sign-up */</p>
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<div>__NOTOC__[[Category: Guild Meeting]]<br />
= DQ Guild Meeting 11th June 2023 =<br />
<br />
== 12:30 GMs Meeting ==<br />
At Dean's place, see address below.<br />
<br />
=== Adventures Going Out ===<br />
Current GMs may book themselves on adventures at this time.<br />
<br />
=== Rules Issues ===<br />
Work underway on a new version of the rulebook. Contributions/feedback to be supplied to Kelsie ASAP.<br />
<br />
=== Campaign Report ===<br />
What's going on and what's coming up from the campaign committee (that we need to know).<br />
And what other people could help with or contribute to.<br />
* Jono GMing in western Carzala, please talk to him if running anything local.<br />
* Chris working on a campaign event.<br />
<br />
=== General Business ===<br />
* [[Lilac Gifts]] - Michael proposing additional prizes for some of the awards.<br />
<br />
== 1:00 Guild Meeting ==<br />
Venue: 81a Norman Lesser Drive, St Johns.<br />
<br />
=== Adventure Summaries ===<br />
* [[Cave of Deception]] - Low - Wed - Kita<br />
* [[Wine and Cheese]] - Med - Mon - [[Martin]]<br />
* [[The Disappearance of Yasmin's Hammer]] - Low - Mon - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
* [[Elementary My Dear Adventurer]] - Med-High - Tues - [[Keith Smith]] (Online)<br />
* [[If you can't be bad, be bad at it]] - Low - var - Dean<br />
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=== Adventure Announcements and Sign-up ===<br />
* [[A.C.A.T stuck in a tree]] - Med-High - Wed - Sam<br />
* [[In the Shadow of the Black tower]] - Low/Medium - Monday - [[Jono Bean]]<br />
* [[The Engines of God]] - High - Mon - [[User:Stephen|Stephen]]<br />
* [[Walking in the Black Forest]] - Low+ - Tues - Jacqui<br />
* [[Giant Trouble at Desert Flower]] - Medium(ish) - Wed- [[User:Michael P|Michael P]]<br />
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=== Awards ===<br />
* Smartest <br />
** Haedric - Feeding polymorph potion to a slime while engulfed/consumed, then implied it could only be reversed by a kiss. - '''9'''<br />
** Solas - Encasing/imprisoning the shadow monsters in a light spell. - 6<br />
** Boom Boom - Closed with sorcerer to prevent them casting fireballs. - 4<br />
** Gnashdar - Animating a corpse and getting it to loot itself. - 5<br />
** Minerva/Sebastian - Tricked a dragon into consuming an item to break coercion. - 2<br />
** Sebastian/Lin - Lute/Harp battle as a distraction. - 3<br />
** No Vote - 1<br />
<br />
* Stupidest<br />
** Solas - Accepted the offer to join the bad guy (King in Yellow) trying to destroy the world. - '''10''' <br />
** Solas - Triggered the ward. - 3<br />
** Aladon - Steals a sword from the prohibited loot pile. - '''10'''<br />
** No Vote - 1<br />
<br />
* Bravest<br />
** Ruby - For leading the way and getting knocked out a lot (poked spiders). - '''5'''<br />
** Boom Boom - Closed with sorcerer to prevent them casting fireballs. - '''5'''<br />
** Lim - Befriending and luring the fire drake away from the fight. - 4<br />
** Celeste - Standing in the way of the Horror. & Triggering Diamond Javelins wards - 2<br />
** No Vote - 2<br />
<br />
* Best Death<br />
** T.P.K. - gathered 4 keys, opened door and entered without checking or preparing themselves, slain by animated armour . - '''10'''<br />
** No Vote - 2<br />
<br />
* Best Kill<br />
** Haedric - Slaying the Mimic Carriage in close. - '''11'''<br />
** Lim/Vixen - Lightning Elemental. - 1<br />
** No Vote - 1<br />
<br />
* Star of Alusia - No nominations<br />
<br />
* Jammiest B'stard<br />
** Haedric - Having a polymorph potion when being devoured. - 6<br />
** No Vote - '''8'''<br />
<br />
=== General Business ===</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Lilac_Gifts&diff=94948Lilac Gifts2023-07-08T23:59:27Z<p>Michael P: Includes the refinements suggested by GMs</p>
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<div><br />
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'''GLORIANA, Queen of Lilac''', in acknowledgement of the generally positive outcomes of Guild parties visiting Her World, has given five magical devices for the Guild to be awarded to the worthiest of its members at Guild meeting before the Spring 823Wk adventures go out.<br />
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The items are various '''broaches''' (a.k.a. ba'''Bold text'''dges) and their magic is only temporary — lasting one full Alusian Year (including the presentation day). However Her Radiance intends to send more each Alusian Quarter Day … barring unforeseen circumstances. ''e.g.'': It would be a Political Disaster to award any broach to a '''Necromancer''' (no matter how domesticated that guild-member appears to be).<br />
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Each broach, is round (2 inches across) and depicts the stated image. There is also the Queen’s Cypher (only visible by ''Witchsight'' or when ''Divinated''). Also there is an '''Acknowledgement Scroll''' on which the Guild officials will record the Name/ nickname/Title (etc) of the '''Genuine Recipient''' ('''G.R.''') of each Badge and (briefly) why she, or even he, was bestowed that particular Award.<br />
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Once the appropriate GuildMaster(s) or Officials have signed the '''Acknowledgement Scroll''', each '''G.R.''' must also promptly sign the '''A.S.''', then activate their Badge by pricking their thumb on their respective Badge pin(s)… whereupon its Magical effect will start —— but ceases to function exactly one complete Alusian year after the G.R. had signed the A.S., whereupon the Badge will turn into '''Brass''' and lose its magical bonuses.<br />
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However, on the plane of Lilac, a '''genuine wearer''' of any Badge (be it True-silver ''or'' Brass) and their family, & their mounts will customarily be sheltered and fed on the “Queen’s Shilling†(''e.g.'', free to you & party) at any '''Castle''' or '''town''' of the Queen or her underlings. However any others in your retinue (apart from essential Valets, nurses, ''etc''.) would be probably sheltered in barns or other outbuildings.<br />
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'''HERALDRY''': Any knights, Officers, or Nobles may enhance their Coat of Arms with images of Badges that they had been awarded — however it is considered tacky to display more than three.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Michael_Parkinson&diff=94915Michael Parkinson2023-06-28T05:20:31Z<p>Michael P: /* Characters */</p>
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<div>==GM-ed adventures==<br />
<br />
'''787.Au''' ''A New hope (Bergelfen: First Contact)'' <BR><br />
'''788.Su''' ''Holy Grail (We '''all''' love King Mark!)'' <BR><br />
'''789.Su''' ''Infanta Rescue'' ;; '''789.Wi''' ''“The mysterious affair of the exploding hobbitsâ€''<BR><br />
'''791.Su''' ''Syrtis Safari (Elves of Mars)'' ;; '''791.Wi''' ''A Medium Sized Evil'' <BR><br />
'''792.Wi''' ''Disappointment at Destiny'' <BR><br />
'''793.Su''' ''Purple Prose'' ;; '''793.Sp''' ''Black and Purple '' <BR><br />
'''794.Su''' ''WK Regalia'' (aka ''Arthur's Crowns'') ;; '''794.Sp''' ''"The Revenge of Grendl's Mother"''<BR><br />
'''795.Wi''' ''Courts of Jashmed'' <BR><br />
'''796.Sp''' ''Moonfall'' <BR><br />
'''797.Au''' ''That was now, This is then'' ;; '''797.Sp''' ''The Hunt for Don Diego de la Vega'' <BR><br />
'''798.Au''' ''Sky Dwarves' Doom (Green Orcs &amp; Spam)'' ;; '''798.Sp''' ''Duchess's Pearls'' <BR><br />
'''799.Su''' ''Empress of Azuria'' ;; '''799.Au''' ''Cardinal's Guards'' ;; '''799.Wi''' ''Enter the Cockroach'' ;; '''799.Sp''' ''Travels with Father Bob'' <BR><br />
'''800.Au''' ''Seven For Thebes'' <BR><br />
'''801.Su''' ''Football of Purple'' <BR><br />
'''802.Au''' ''Olympic Security (Destinian Gold)'' <BR><br />
'''803.Su''' ''A Cunning Rescue'' <BR><br />
'''804.Su''' ''Elf Noir'' ;; '''804.Wi''' ''Spice Isles (A Trip to Moskada)'' <BR><br />
'''805.Su''' ''Never Say Neverre'' <BR><br />
'''806.Su''' ''Middle Kingdom 1 (Silver Dragon)'' <BR><br />
'''807.Su''' ''The War on Horror'' <BR><br />
'''808.Sp''' ''Ephemeral Elephants'' <BR><br />
'''810.Wi''' ''Road to G[l]ory'' <BR><br />
'''811.Sp''' ''Hobbit Fact-eliminating mission'' <BR><br />
'''813.Au''' ''Land of the Mislaid'' <BR><br />
'''814.Au''' ''Mislaid Offspring'' <BR><br />
'''816.Su''' ''Gypsy Smugglers Wanted'' <BR><br />
'''817.Sp''' ''Anticipatory Revenge'' <BR><br />
'''819.Au''' ''The Fate of OR'' <BR><br />
'''820.Au''' ''Looking Glass Lost'' <BR><br />
<br />
==Planes & Regions of interest==<br />
'''On Alusia''': Bergelfan/Alfenberg; Destiny & environs; Raniterre & nearby; The Ellenic States;<BR> <br />
'''Purple''' &mdash; and related planes such as '''Lilac''', '''Aquatica''',<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
<br />
===Silverfoam (elf)===<br />
Sea-Elf Namer[ish]. Master Troubador, MilSci, Courtier, etc. Approx 80 adventures<br />
<br />
'''786.3''' MD: Kinlu Expedition<BR><br />
'''788.3''' MH: Microverse 3 (Skystone Heist)<BR><br />
'''789.4''' MD: The Mines of Garthon<BR><br />
'''790.1''' MD: The Balrog's Egg;; '''790.2''' MH: Against ze flyink Nomes ;; '''790.4''' BJ: Fire Giants<BR><br />
'''791.2''' MD: Dreamlands (Martin's Sword #4);; '''791.4-792.1''' MD: New World<BR><br />
'''792.3''' JS: The Devil you don't;; '''792.4''' BH: Missing Earthmages<BR><br />
'''793.1''' MD: Terra Nova 2;; '''793.2-3'''ff SJ: Jaiman Campaign (aka ''The Helyssian Jewel'');; '''793.4''' JB: To Arms/Gryphon Valley<BR><br />
'''794.2''' SM: Plague in Weldon/Healers in Cauldersfield;; '''794.3''' JA: Mission to Feralee;; '''794.4''' CH: To find a Cauldron<BR><br />
'''795.1''' MH: Silver Spike;; '''795.2''' PJ: Who killed Roger? ;; '''795.3''' JB: Peacetalks... Not!<BR><br />
'''796.1''' JB: Pyrate Adventure;; '''796.2''' RM: Delta Baby<BR><br />
'''797.1''' MD: TerraNova -- If you loathe someone...;; '''797.3''' WD: Dark-sphere Rising aka St Berilith's;; '''797.4ff''' MD: Hobbits down-under<BR><br />
'''798.3''' MD: Book recovering<BR><br />
'''799.1''' MD: Before the tears;; '''799.2''' JPL: Too many Assassins;; '''799.4''' WD: Too many squids<BR><br />
'''800.1''' PS: Middelmarch;; '''800.3''' KS: Pacifica in Peril<BR><br />
'''801.1''' AW: Cain 3: All Ithelmore's idea;; '''801.3''' AW: Cain 4: Abel Slaying<BR><br />
'''802.1''' KS: "Delousing Gwydonia / Pacific plundering;; '''802.2''' SM: "Haven Incursion";; '''802.3''' PJ: "Dragon Bed";; '''802.4''' ''(brief cameo only)'' M: "D'Abres: Feyted Village"<BR><br />
'''803.1''' SR: "Imperial Guard/Shoji";; '''803.2''' PJ: "Save the Queen";; '''803.3''' IW: "Aceh: A party of Elegant People"<BR><br />
'''804.2''' SJ: "Is-ham", Demons in Flugelheim<BR><br />
'''805.1''' Miles: "Miles Underground";; '''805.2''' Zane: "Fire & Ice";; '''805.3''' AW: The Vale (Prelude to Ragnarock);; '''805.4''' JPL: White Raven Fiasco<BR><br />
'''806.4''' Gordon: Toothy extraction<BR><br />
'''807.2''' Mandos: The Crystal ship;; '''807.3''' WD: Flute Interlude<BR><br />
'''808.1''' JMc: A Minor Investigation, Brastor;; '''808.2''' PJ: Please may we have our Prince back?;; '''808.3''' WD: In HM somewhat Secret Service<BR><br />
'''809.2''' WD: End of Days;; '''809.3''' JB: Trials of the hafted weapon<BR><br />
'''810.1''' IW: Return to Peake Downs<BR><br />
'''811.3''' KS: Sahuagin aka Return to Gwydonia<BR><br />
'''812.1''' SR: Missing Children;; '''812.4''' IW: Invasion route 1<BR><br />
'''813.1''' CH: Defence of the Realm;; '''813.2''' CH: Aladaran Assistance (sub-adventure, aka Moving Statues);; '''813.3''' JB: A cold return<BR><br />
'''815.1''' JB: Trials of the Trident a.k.a. A large concern<BR><br />
'''816.4''' JB: Ivinia Darkness<BR><br />
'''817.2''' JB: Northern Lds;; '''817ff''' JB ''meta-Operation'' <BR><br />
'''818.3''' JMc: Lord Azzur's Black Fleet.<br />
'''820.4''' DE: Monsters Inc.<br />
'''821.1''' JB: Blood & Ice;; '''821.2''' JB: Not just a simple comb<br />
<br />
===Hagan (Human)=== <br />
Human professional armourer/weaponsmith/<s>Courtier</s>gigolo/Artificer, etc.<br />
Semi-retired until he got the "fire-bug". 20+ adventures<BR><br />
'''791.1''': Seven against thieves ;; '''791.4''' RM: Ghost of Trevaris aka The Alusian 7 Arch. Recovery<BR><br />
'''792.2''' SJ: Maltain Raizing<BR9>'''793.2''' SW: Al-Qadim;; '''793.4''' AT: Bloodmask<BR><br />
'''795.4''' RM: Delta Blues <BR><br />
'''796.2''' AW: FaerieQuestTM: Al Addion's Lamp;; '''796.4''': Chaining the Dark Lord<BR><br />
'''798.2''' KS: Malachandria (''aka'' Myrtle the evil overlord);; '''798.4''' JPL: A Universe is born<BR><br />
'''799.3''' DC: Dragon Horde <BR><br />
'''800.1''' CW: Study in Blue (Rescue II);; '''800.2''' JPL: Icefall ;; '''800.4''': Christopher's Doom<BR><br />
'''801.2''' SJ: Into a strange Land AKA Put Flugelheim on the Map ;; '''801.4''': State of Mind (Hadarin/Arkansas Asylum)<BR><br />
'''802.3''' Mandos: D'Arbres/Warning for Amelia<BR><br />
'''803.4''' SW: Sheparding the Shorn aka Kidnappers 2 -- Party 0<BR><br />
'''804.4''' SM: Just Deal with it<BR><br />
'''811.2''' MD: Harvest Moon<BR><br />
'''814.1''' BH: Those dripping bones<br />
<br />
===Luther Luthier (hobbit))===<br />
Answers to ''Looter'': a Hobbit <s>Thief</s> "Finder", Spy, Mechanician, Courtier (NOT troublador) & Ranger.<br />
<br />
'''817.3''' CB: The Pevensey Heist<BR><br />
'''819.1''' AS: A Plea for Help;; <br />
'''819.4''' JS: The Gates of Heck<BR><br />
'''820.4''' IA: Adventure: Nobody dies there...probably<br />
<br />
===THORNIE (dwarf)===</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Michael_Parkinson&diff=94914Michael Parkinson2023-06-28T05:14:12Z<p>Michael P: /* Luther Luthier */</p>
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<div>==GM-ed adventures==<br />
<br />
'''787.Au''' ''A New hope (Bergelfen: First Contact)'' <BR><br />
'''788.Su''' ''Holy Grail (We '''all''' love King Mark!)'' <BR><br />
'''789.Su''' ''Infanta Rescue'' ;; '''789.Wi''' ''“The mysterious affair of the exploding hobbitsâ€''<BR><br />
'''791.Su''' ''Syrtis Safari (Elves of Mars)'' ;; '''791.Wi''' ''A Medium Sized Evil'' <BR><br />
'''792.Wi''' ''Disappointment at Destiny'' <BR><br />
'''793.Su''' ''Purple Prose'' ;; '''793.Sp''' ''Black and Purple '' <BR><br />
'''794.Su''' ''WK Regalia'' (aka ''Arthur's Crowns'') ;; '''794.Sp''' ''"The Revenge of Grendl's Mother"''<BR><br />
'''795.Wi''' ''Courts of Jashmed'' <BR><br />
'''796.Sp''' ''Moonfall'' <BR><br />
'''797.Au''' ''That was now, This is then'' ;; '''797.Sp''' ''The Hunt for Don Diego de la Vega'' <BR><br />
'''798.Au''' ''Sky Dwarves' Doom (Green Orcs &amp; Spam)'' ;; '''798.Sp''' ''Duchess's Pearls'' <BR><br />
'''799.Su''' ''Empress of Azuria'' ;; '''799.Au''' ''Cardinal's Guards'' ;; '''799.Wi''' ''Enter the Cockroach'' ;; '''799.Sp''' ''Travels with Father Bob'' <BR><br />
'''800.Au''' ''Seven For Thebes'' <BR><br />
'''801.Su''' ''Football of Purple'' <BR><br />
'''802.Au''' ''Olympic Security (Destinian Gold)'' <BR><br />
'''803.Su''' ''A Cunning Rescue'' <BR><br />
'''804.Su''' ''Elf Noir'' ;; '''804.Wi''' ''Spice Isles (A Trip to Moskada)'' <BR><br />
'''805.Su''' ''Never Say Neverre'' <BR><br />
'''806.Su''' ''Middle Kingdom 1 (Silver Dragon)'' <BR><br />
'''807.Su''' ''The War on Horror'' <BR><br />
'''808.Sp''' ''Ephemeral Elephants'' <BR><br />
'''810.Wi''' ''Road to G[l]ory'' <BR><br />
'''811.Sp''' ''Hobbit Fact-eliminating mission'' <BR><br />
'''813.Au''' ''Land of the Mislaid'' <BR><br />
'''814.Au''' ''Mislaid Offspring'' <BR><br />
'''816.Su''' ''Gypsy Smugglers Wanted'' <BR><br />
'''817.Sp''' ''Anticipatory Revenge'' <BR><br />
'''819.Au''' ''The Fate of OR'' <BR><br />
'''820.Au''' ''Looking Glass Lost'' <BR><br />
<br />
==Planes & Regions of interest==<br />
'''On Alusia''': Bergelfan/Alfenberg; Destiny & environs; Raniterre & nearby; The Ellenic States;<BR> <br />
'''Purple''' &mdash; and related planes such as '''Lilac''', '''Aquatica''',<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
<br />
===Silverfoam (elf)===<br />
Sea-Elf Namer[ish]. Master Troubador, MilSci, Courtier, etc. Approx 80 adventures<br />
<br />
'''786.3''' MD: Kinlu Expedition<BR><br />
'''788.3''' MH: Microverse 3 (Skystone Heist)<BR><br />
'''789.4''' MD: The Mines of Garthon<BR><br />
'''790.1''' MD: The Balrog's Egg;; '''790.2''' MH: Against ze flyink Nomes ;; '''790.4''' BJ: Fire Giants<BR><br />
'''791.2''' MD: Dreamlands (Martin's Sword #4);; '''791.4-792.1''' MD: New World<BR><br />
'''792.3''' JS: The Devil you don't;; '''792.4''' BH: Missing Earthmages<BR><br />
'''793.1''' MD: Terra Nova 2;; '''793.2-3'''ff SJ: Jaiman Campaign (aka ''The Helyssian Jewel'');; '''793.4''' JB: To Arms/Gryphon Valley<BR><br />
'''794.2''' SM: Plague in Weldon/Healers in Cauldersfield;; '''794.3''' JA: Mission to Feralee;; '''794.4''' CH: To find a Cauldron<BR><br />
'''795.1''' MH: Silver Spike;; '''795.2''' PJ: Who killed Roger? ;; '''795.3''' JB: Peacetalks... Not!<BR><br />
'''796.1''' JB: Pyrate Adventure;; '''796.2''' RM: Delta Baby<BR><br />
'''797.1''' MD: TerraNova -- If you loathe someone...;; '''797.3''' WD: Dark-sphere Rising aka St Berilith's;; '''797.4ff''' MD: Hobbits down-under<BR><br />
'''798.3''' MD: Book recovering<BR><br />
'''799.1''' MD: Before the tears;; '''799.2''' JPL: Too many Assassins;; '''799.4''' WD: Too many squids<BR><br />
'''800.1''' PS: Middelmarch;; '''800.3''' KS: Pacifica in Peril<BR><br />
'''801.1''' AW: Cain 3: All Ithelmore's idea;; '''801.3''' AW: Cain 4: Abel Slaying<BR><br />
'''802.1''' KS: "Delousing Gwydonia / Pacific plundering;; '''802.2''' SM: "Haven Incursion";; '''802.3''' PJ: "Dragon Bed";; '''802.4''' ''(brief cameo only)'' M: "D'Abres: Feyted Village"<BR><br />
'''803.1''' SR: "Imperial Guard/Shoji";; '''803.2''' PJ: "Save the Queen";; '''803.3''' IW: "Aceh: A party of Elegant People"<BR><br />
'''804.2''' SJ: "Is-ham", Demons in Flugelheim<BR><br />
'''805.1''' Miles: "Miles Underground";; '''805.2''' Zane: "Fire & Ice";; '''805.3''' AW: The Vale (Prelude to Ragnarock);; '''805.4''' JPL: White Raven Fiasco<BR><br />
'''806.4''' Gordon: Toothy extraction<BR><br />
'''807.2''' Mandos: The Crystal ship;; '''807.3''' WD: Flute Interlude<BR><br />
'''808.1''' JMc: A Minor Investigation, Brastor;; '''808.2''' PJ: Please may we have our Prince back?;; '''808.3''' WD: In HM somewhat Secret Service<BR><br />
'''809.2''' WD: End of Days;; '''809.3''' JB: Trials of the hafted weapon<BR><br />
'''810.1''' IW: Return to Peake Downs<BR><br />
'''811.3''' KS: Sahuagin aka Return to Gwydonia<BR><br />
'''812.1''' SR: Missing Children;; '''812.4''' IW: Invasion route 1<BR><br />
'''813.1''' CH: Defence of the Realm;; '''813.2''' CH: Aladaran Assistance (sub-adventure, aka Moving Statues);; '''813.3''' JB: A cold return<BR><br />
'''815.1''' JB: Trials of the Trident a.k.a. A large concern<BR><br />
'''816.4''' JB: Ivinia Darkness<BR><br />
'''817.2''' JB: Northern Lds;; '''817ff''' JB ''meta-Operation'' <BR><br />
'''818.3''' JMc: Lord Azzur's Black Fleet.<br />
'''820.4''' DE: Monsters Inc.<br />
'''821.1''' JB: Blood & Ice;; '''821.2''' JB: Not just a simple comb<br />
<br />
===Hagan (Human)=== <br />
Human professional armourer/weaponsmith/<s>Courtier</s>gigolo/Artificer, etc.<br />
Semi-retired until he got the "fire-bug". 20+ adventures<BR><br />
'''791.1''': Seven against thieves ;; '''791.4''' RM: Ghost of Trevaris aka The Alusian 7 Arch. Recovery<BR><br />
'''792.2''' SJ: Maltain Raizing<BR9>'''793.2''' SW: Al-Qadim;; '''793.4''' AT: Bloodmask<BR><br />
'''795.4''' RM: Delta Blues <BR><br />
'''796.2''' AW: FaerieQuestTM: Al Addion's Lamp;; '''796.4''': Chaining the Dark Lord<BR><br />
'''798.2''' KS: Malachandria (''aka'' Myrtle the evil overlord);; '''798.4''' JPL: A Universe is born<BR><br />
'''799.3''' DC: Dragon Horde <BR><br />
'''800.1''' CW: Study in Blue (Rescue II);; '''800.2''' JPL: Icefall ;; '''800.4''': Christopher's Doom<BR><br />
'''801.2''' SJ: Into a strange Land AKA Put Flugelheim on the Map ;; '''801.4''': State of Mind (Hadarin/Arkansas Asylum)<BR><br />
'''802.3''' Mandos: D'Arbres/Warning for Amelia<BR><br />
'''803.4''' SW: Sheparding the Shorn aka Kidnappers 2 -- Party 0<BR><br />
'''804.4''' SM: Just Deal with it<BR><br />
'''811.2''' MD: Harvest Moon<BR><br />
'''814.1''' BH: Those dripping bones<br />
<br />
===Luther Luthier (hobbit))===<br />
Answers to ''Looter'': a Hobbit <s>Thief</s> "Finder", Spy, Mechanician, Courtier (NOT troublador) & Ranger.<br />
<br />
'''817.3''' CB: The Pevensey Heist<BR><br />
'''819.1''' AS: A Plea for Help;; <br />
'''819.4''' JS: The Gates of Heck<BR><br />
'''820.4''' IA: Adventure: Nobody dies there...probably</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Michael_Parkinson&diff=94913Michael Parkinson2023-06-28T05:13:28Z<p>Michael P: /* Hagan */</p>
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<div>==GM-ed adventures==<br />
<br />
'''787.Au''' ''A New hope (Bergelfen: First Contact)'' <BR><br />
'''788.Su''' ''Holy Grail (We '''all''' love King Mark!)'' <BR><br />
'''789.Su''' ''Infanta Rescue'' ;; '''789.Wi''' ''“The mysterious affair of the exploding hobbitsâ€''<BR><br />
'''791.Su''' ''Syrtis Safari (Elves of Mars)'' ;; '''791.Wi''' ''A Medium Sized Evil'' <BR><br />
'''792.Wi''' ''Disappointment at Destiny'' <BR><br />
'''793.Su''' ''Purple Prose'' ;; '''793.Sp''' ''Black and Purple '' <BR><br />
'''794.Su''' ''WK Regalia'' (aka ''Arthur's Crowns'') ;; '''794.Sp''' ''"The Revenge of Grendl's Mother"''<BR><br />
'''795.Wi''' ''Courts of Jashmed'' <BR><br />
'''796.Sp''' ''Moonfall'' <BR><br />
'''797.Au''' ''That was now, This is then'' ;; '''797.Sp''' ''The Hunt for Don Diego de la Vega'' <BR><br />
'''798.Au''' ''Sky Dwarves' Doom (Green Orcs &amp; Spam)'' ;; '''798.Sp''' ''Duchess's Pearls'' <BR><br />
'''799.Su''' ''Empress of Azuria'' ;; '''799.Au''' ''Cardinal's Guards'' ;; '''799.Wi''' ''Enter the Cockroach'' ;; '''799.Sp''' ''Travels with Father Bob'' <BR><br />
'''800.Au''' ''Seven For Thebes'' <BR><br />
'''801.Su''' ''Football of Purple'' <BR><br />
'''802.Au''' ''Olympic Security (Destinian Gold)'' <BR><br />
'''803.Su''' ''A Cunning Rescue'' <BR><br />
'''804.Su''' ''Elf Noir'' ;; '''804.Wi''' ''Spice Isles (A Trip to Moskada)'' <BR><br />
'''805.Su''' ''Never Say Neverre'' <BR><br />
'''806.Su''' ''Middle Kingdom 1 (Silver Dragon)'' <BR><br />
'''807.Su''' ''The War on Horror'' <BR><br />
'''808.Sp''' ''Ephemeral Elephants'' <BR><br />
'''810.Wi''' ''Road to G[l]ory'' <BR><br />
'''811.Sp''' ''Hobbit Fact-eliminating mission'' <BR><br />
'''813.Au''' ''Land of the Mislaid'' <BR><br />
'''814.Au''' ''Mislaid Offspring'' <BR><br />
'''816.Su''' ''Gypsy Smugglers Wanted'' <BR><br />
'''817.Sp''' ''Anticipatory Revenge'' <BR><br />
'''819.Au''' ''The Fate of OR'' <BR><br />
'''820.Au''' ''Looking Glass Lost'' <BR><br />
<br />
==Planes & Regions of interest==<br />
'''On Alusia''': Bergelfan/Alfenberg; Destiny & environs; Raniterre & nearby; The Ellenic States;<BR> <br />
'''Purple''' &mdash; and related planes such as '''Lilac''', '''Aquatica''',<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
<br />
===Silverfoam (elf)===<br />
Sea-Elf Namer[ish]. Master Troubador, MilSci, Courtier, etc. Approx 80 adventures<br />
<br />
'''786.3''' MD: Kinlu Expedition<BR><br />
'''788.3''' MH: Microverse 3 (Skystone Heist)<BR><br />
'''789.4''' MD: The Mines of Garthon<BR><br />
'''790.1''' MD: The Balrog's Egg;; '''790.2''' MH: Against ze flyink Nomes ;; '''790.4''' BJ: Fire Giants<BR><br />
'''791.2''' MD: Dreamlands (Martin's Sword #4);; '''791.4-792.1''' MD: New World<BR><br />
'''792.3''' JS: The Devil you don't;; '''792.4''' BH: Missing Earthmages<BR><br />
'''793.1''' MD: Terra Nova 2;; '''793.2-3'''ff SJ: Jaiman Campaign (aka ''The Helyssian Jewel'');; '''793.4''' JB: To Arms/Gryphon Valley<BR><br />
'''794.2''' SM: Plague in Weldon/Healers in Cauldersfield;; '''794.3''' JA: Mission to Feralee;; '''794.4''' CH: To find a Cauldron<BR><br />
'''795.1''' MH: Silver Spike;; '''795.2''' PJ: Who killed Roger? ;; '''795.3''' JB: Peacetalks... Not!<BR><br />
'''796.1''' JB: Pyrate Adventure;; '''796.2''' RM: Delta Baby<BR><br />
'''797.1''' MD: TerraNova -- If you loathe someone...;; '''797.3''' WD: Dark-sphere Rising aka St Berilith's;; '''797.4ff''' MD: Hobbits down-under<BR><br />
'''798.3''' MD: Book recovering<BR><br />
'''799.1''' MD: Before the tears;; '''799.2''' JPL: Too many Assassins;; '''799.4''' WD: Too many squids<BR><br />
'''800.1''' PS: Middelmarch;; '''800.3''' KS: Pacifica in Peril<BR><br />
'''801.1''' AW: Cain 3: All Ithelmore's idea;; '''801.3''' AW: Cain 4: Abel Slaying<BR><br />
'''802.1''' KS: "Delousing Gwydonia / Pacific plundering;; '''802.2''' SM: "Haven Incursion";; '''802.3''' PJ: "Dragon Bed";; '''802.4''' ''(brief cameo only)'' M: "D'Abres: Feyted Village"<BR><br />
'''803.1''' SR: "Imperial Guard/Shoji";; '''803.2''' PJ: "Save the Queen";; '''803.3''' IW: "Aceh: A party of Elegant People"<BR><br />
'''804.2''' SJ: "Is-ham", Demons in Flugelheim<BR><br />
'''805.1''' Miles: "Miles Underground";; '''805.2''' Zane: "Fire & Ice";; '''805.3''' AW: The Vale (Prelude to Ragnarock);; '''805.4''' JPL: White Raven Fiasco<BR><br />
'''806.4''' Gordon: Toothy extraction<BR><br />
'''807.2''' Mandos: The Crystal ship;; '''807.3''' WD: Flute Interlude<BR><br />
'''808.1''' JMc: A Minor Investigation, Brastor;; '''808.2''' PJ: Please may we have our Prince back?;; '''808.3''' WD: In HM somewhat Secret Service<BR><br />
'''809.2''' WD: End of Days;; '''809.3''' JB: Trials of the hafted weapon<BR><br />
'''810.1''' IW: Return to Peake Downs<BR><br />
'''811.3''' KS: Sahuagin aka Return to Gwydonia<BR><br />
'''812.1''' SR: Missing Children;; '''812.4''' IW: Invasion route 1<BR><br />
'''813.1''' CH: Defence of the Realm;; '''813.2''' CH: Aladaran Assistance (sub-adventure, aka Moving Statues);; '''813.3''' JB: A cold return<BR><br />
'''815.1''' JB: Trials of the Trident a.k.a. A large concern<BR><br />
'''816.4''' JB: Ivinia Darkness<BR><br />
'''817.2''' JB: Northern Lds;; '''817ff''' JB ''meta-Operation'' <BR><br />
'''818.3''' JMc: Lord Azzur's Black Fleet.<br />
'''820.4''' DE: Monsters Inc.<br />
'''821.1''' JB: Blood & Ice;; '''821.2''' JB: Not just a simple comb<br />
<br />
===Hagan (Human)=== <br />
Human professional armourer/weaponsmith/<s>Courtier</s>gigolo/Artificer, etc.<br />
Semi-retired until he got the "fire-bug". 20+ adventures<BR><br />
'''791.1''': Seven against thieves ;; '''791.4''' RM: Ghost of Trevaris aka The Alusian 7 Arch. Recovery<BR><br />
'''792.2''' SJ: Maltain Raizing<BR9>'''793.2''' SW: Al-Qadim;; '''793.4''' AT: Bloodmask<BR><br />
'''795.4''' RM: Delta Blues <BR><br />
'''796.2''' AW: FaerieQuestTM: Al Addion's Lamp;; '''796.4''': Chaining the Dark Lord<BR><br />
'''798.2''' KS: Malachandria (''aka'' Myrtle the evil overlord);; '''798.4''' JPL: A Universe is born<BR><br />
'''799.3''' DC: Dragon Horde <BR><br />
'''800.1''' CW: Study in Blue (Rescue II);; '''800.2''' JPL: Icefall ;; '''800.4''': Christopher's Doom<BR><br />
'''801.2''' SJ: Into a strange Land AKA Put Flugelheim on the Map ;; '''801.4''': State of Mind (Hadarin/Arkansas Asylum)<BR><br />
'''802.3''' Mandos: D'Arbres/Warning for Amelia<BR><br />
'''803.4''' SW: Sheparding the Shorn aka Kidnappers 2 -- Party 0<BR><br />
'''804.4''' SM: Just Deal with it<BR><br />
'''811.2''' MD: Harvest Moon<BR><br />
'''814.1''' BH: Those dripping bones<br />
<br />
===Luther Luthier===<br />
Answers to ''Looter'': a Hobbit <s>Thief</s> "Finder", Spy, Mechanician, Courtier (NOT troublador) & Ranger.<br />
<br />
'''817.3''' CB: The Pevensey Heist<BR><br />
'''819.1''' AS: A Plea for Help;; <br />
'''819.4''' JS: The Gates of Heck<BR><br />
'''820.4''' IA: Adventure: Nobody dies there...probably</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Michael_Parkinson&diff=94912Michael Parkinson2023-06-28T05:12:37Z<p>Michael P: /* Silverfoam */</p>
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<div>==GM-ed adventures==<br />
<br />
'''787.Au''' ''A New hope (Bergelfen: First Contact)'' <BR><br />
'''788.Su''' ''Holy Grail (We '''all''' love King Mark!)'' <BR><br />
'''789.Su''' ''Infanta Rescue'' ;; '''789.Wi''' ''“The mysterious affair of the exploding hobbitsâ€''<BR><br />
'''791.Su''' ''Syrtis Safari (Elves of Mars)'' ;; '''791.Wi''' ''A Medium Sized Evil'' <BR><br />
'''792.Wi''' ''Disappointment at Destiny'' <BR><br />
'''793.Su''' ''Purple Prose'' ;; '''793.Sp''' ''Black and Purple '' <BR><br />
'''794.Su''' ''WK Regalia'' (aka ''Arthur's Crowns'') ;; '''794.Sp''' ''"The Revenge of Grendl's Mother"''<BR><br />
'''795.Wi''' ''Courts of Jashmed'' <BR><br />
'''796.Sp''' ''Moonfall'' <BR><br />
'''797.Au''' ''That was now, This is then'' ;; '''797.Sp''' ''The Hunt for Don Diego de la Vega'' <BR><br />
'''798.Au''' ''Sky Dwarves' Doom (Green Orcs &amp; Spam)'' ;; '''798.Sp''' ''Duchess's Pearls'' <BR><br />
'''799.Su''' ''Empress of Azuria'' ;; '''799.Au''' ''Cardinal's Guards'' ;; '''799.Wi''' ''Enter the Cockroach'' ;; '''799.Sp''' ''Travels with Father Bob'' <BR><br />
'''800.Au''' ''Seven For Thebes'' <BR><br />
'''801.Su''' ''Football of Purple'' <BR><br />
'''802.Au''' ''Olympic Security (Destinian Gold)'' <BR><br />
'''803.Su''' ''A Cunning Rescue'' <BR><br />
'''804.Su''' ''Elf Noir'' ;; '''804.Wi''' ''Spice Isles (A Trip to Moskada)'' <BR><br />
'''805.Su''' ''Never Say Neverre'' <BR><br />
'''806.Su''' ''Middle Kingdom 1 (Silver Dragon)'' <BR><br />
'''807.Su''' ''The War on Horror'' <BR><br />
'''808.Sp''' ''Ephemeral Elephants'' <BR><br />
'''810.Wi''' ''Road to G[l]ory'' <BR><br />
'''811.Sp''' ''Hobbit Fact-eliminating mission'' <BR><br />
'''813.Au''' ''Land of the Mislaid'' <BR><br />
'''814.Au''' ''Mislaid Offspring'' <BR><br />
'''816.Su''' ''Gypsy Smugglers Wanted'' <BR><br />
'''817.Sp''' ''Anticipatory Revenge'' <BR><br />
'''819.Au''' ''The Fate of OR'' <BR><br />
'''820.Au''' ''Looking Glass Lost'' <BR><br />
<br />
==Planes & Regions of interest==<br />
'''On Alusia''': Bergelfan/Alfenberg; Destiny & environs; Raniterre & nearby; The Ellenic States;<BR> <br />
'''Purple''' &mdash; and related planes such as '''Lilac''', '''Aquatica''',<br />
<br />
==Characters==<br />
<br />
===Silverfoam (elf)===<br />
Sea-Elf Namer[ish]. Master Troubador, MilSci, Courtier, etc. Approx 80 adventures<br />
<br />
'''786.3''' MD: Kinlu Expedition<BR><br />
'''788.3''' MH: Microverse 3 (Skystone Heist)<BR><br />
'''789.4''' MD: The Mines of Garthon<BR><br />
'''790.1''' MD: The Balrog's Egg;; '''790.2''' MH: Against ze flyink Nomes ;; '''790.4''' BJ: Fire Giants<BR><br />
'''791.2''' MD: Dreamlands (Martin's Sword #4);; '''791.4-792.1''' MD: New World<BR><br />
'''792.3''' JS: The Devil you don't;; '''792.4''' BH: Missing Earthmages<BR><br />
'''793.1''' MD: Terra Nova 2;; '''793.2-3'''ff SJ: Jaiman Campaign (aka ''The Helyssian Jewel'');; '''793.4''' JB: To Arms/Gryphon Valley<BR><br />
'''794.2''' SM: Plague in Weldon/Healers in Cauldersfield;; '''794.3''' JA: Mission to Feralee;; '''794.4''' CH: To find a Cauldron<BR><br />
'''795.1''' MH: Silver Spike;; '''795.2''' PJ: Who killed Roger? ;; '''795.3''' JB: Peacetalks... Not!<BR><br />
'''796.1''' JB: Pyrate Adventure;; '''796.2''' RM: Delta Baby<BR><br />
'''797.1''' MD: TerraNova -- If you loathe someone...;; '''797.3''' WD: Dark-sphere Rising aka St Berilith's;; '''797.4ff''' MD: Hobbits down-under<BR><br />
'''798.3''' MD: Book recovering<BR><br />
'''799.1''' MD: Before the tears;; '''799.2''' JPL: Too many Assassins;; '''799.4''' WD: Too many squids<BR><br />
'''800.1''' PS: Middelmarch;; '''800.3''' KS: Pacifica in Peril<BR><br />
'''801.1''' AW: Cain 3: All Ithelmore's idea;; '''801.3''' AW: Cain 4: Abel Slaying<BR><br />
'''802.1''' KS: "Delousing Gwydonia / Pacific plundering;; '''802.2''' SM: "Haven Incursion";; '''802.3''' PJ: "Dragon Bed";; '''802.4''' ''(brief cameo only)'' M: "D'Abres: Feyted Village"<BR><br />
'''803.1''' SR: "Imperial Guard/Shoji";; '''803.2''' PJ: "Save the Queen";; '''803.3''' IW: "Aceh: A party of Elegant People"<BR><br />
'''804.2''' SJ: "Is-ham", Demons in Flugelheim<BR><br />
'''805.1''' Miles: "Miles Underground";; '''805.2''' Zane: "Fire & Ice";; '''805.3''' AW: The Vale (Prelude to Ragnarock);; '''805.4''' JPL: White Raven Fiasco<BR><br />
'''806.4''' Gordon: Toothy extraction<BR><br />
'''807.2''' Mandos: The Crystal ship;; '''807.3''' WD: Flute Interlude<BR><br />
'''808.1''' JMc: A Minor Investigation, Brastor;; '''808.2''' PJ: Please may we have our Prince back?;; '''808.3''' WD: In HM somewhat Secret Service<BR><br />
'''809.2''' WD: End of Days;; '''809.3''' JB: Trials of the hafted weapon<BR><br />
'''810.1''' IW: Return to Peake Downs<BR><br />
'''811.3''' KS: Sahuagin aka Return to Gwydonia<BR><br />
'''812.1''' SR: Missing Children;; '''812.4''' IW: Invasion route 1<BR><br />
'''813.1''' CH: Defence of the Realm;; '''813.2''' CH: Aladaran Assistance (sub-adventure, aka Moving Statues);; '''813.3''' JB: A cold return<BR><br />
'''815.1''' JB: Trials of the Trident a.k.a. A large concern<BR><br />
'''816.4''' JB: Ivinia Darkness<BR><br />
'''817.2''' JB: Northern Lds;; '''817ff''' JB ''meta-Operation'' <BR><br />
'''818.3''' JMc: Lord Azzur's Black Fleet.<br />
'''820.4''' DE: Monsters Inc.<br />
'''821.1''' JB: Blood & Ice;; '''821.2''' JB: Not just a simple comb<br />
<br />
===Hagan=== <br />
Human professional armourer/weaponsmith/<s>Courtier</s>gigolo/Artificer, etc.<br />
Semi-retired until he got the "fire-bug". 20+ adventures<BR><br />
'''791.1''': Seven against thieves ;; '''791.4''' RM: Ghost of Trevaris aka The Alusian 7 Arch. Recovery<BR><br />
'''792.2''' SJ: Maltain Raizing<BR9>'''793.2''' SW: Al-Qadim;; '''793.4''' AT: Bloodmask<BR><br />
'''795.4''' RM: Delta Blues <BR><br />
'''796.2''' AW: FaerieQuestTM: Al Addion's Lamp;; '''796.4''': Chaining the Dark Lord<BR><br />
'''798.2''' KS: Malachandria (''aka'' Myrtle the evil overlord);; '''798.4''' JPL: A Universe is born<BR><br />
'''799.3''' DC: Dragon Horde <BR><br />
'''800.1''' CW: Study in Blue (Rescue II);; '''800.2''' JPL: Icefall ;; '''800.4''': Christopher's Doom<BR><br />
'''801.2''' SJ: Into a strange Land AKA Put Flugelheim on the Map ;; '''801.4''': State of Mind (Hadarin/Arkansas Asylum)<BR><br />
'''802.3''' Mandos: D'Arbres/Warning for Amelia<BR><br />
'''803.4''' SW: Sheparding the Shorn aka Kidnappers 2 -- Party 0<BR><br />
'''804.4''' SM: Just Deal with it<BR><br />
'''811.2''' MD: Harvest Moon<BR><br />
'''814.1''' BH: Those dripping bones<br />
<br />
<br />
===Luther Luthier===<br />
Answers to ''Looter'': a Hobbit <s>Thief</s> "Finder", Spy, Mechanician, Courtier (NOT troublador) & Ranger.<br />
<br />
'''817.3''' CB: The Pevensey Heist<BR><br />
'''819.1''' AS: A Plea for Help;; <br />
'''819.4''' JS: The Gates of Heck<BR><br />
'''820.4''' IA: Adventure: Nobody dies there...probably</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Lilac_Gifts&diff=94654Lilac Gifts2023-06-10T06:22:30Z<p>Michael P: New awards for Quarterly Guild Meeting (to be confirmed by GMs</p>
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<div>''WARNING: This page is provisional [awaiting GMs' acceptance]''<br />
<br />
'''GLORIANA, the Queen of Lilac''' wishes to gain more "friends" within the Seagate Adventurers Guild. She would like bribe or befriend the Guild by sponsoring more awards for its most Valiant & Puissant members.<br />
<br />
Having learnt about SAG’s quarterly meetings AND Celebrating the fact that there will be, within in the next few weeks comparatively easy transit to the Plane of Lilac … Gloriana would like to offer the following (1â€x2â€) '''magical “badgesâ€''' as prizes for the three-monthly Guild meetings Meetings.<br />
<br />
She commits, barring any calamities or disasters, to supply the same (or better) for each quarterly meeting afterwards for at least the next three years.<br />
<br />
Each badge may be sewn or riveted onto their clothes/armour. The badge will be effective ONLY for the genuine recipient … who needs to provide three drops of blood on the back of their Badge to complete the Royal Magic).<br />
<br />
The Front of the badge shows a personalised image that denotes the specific award:<br />
<br />
1. '''The Shield of Gallantry''': for heroically aiding/defending blameless victims or bystanders that had been threatened/harmed by nasty villains. The '''genuine recipient''' magically gains +2 points more ARMOUR protection over & above their other item/magic/ situational bonuses etc. <BR><br />
2. '''The Silver Dagger''': for EITHER the “Best Kill†OR “Most damage inflicted†on an enemy. (Traditionally this is only awarded to deaths through physical combat or ingenious assassination rather than magic — unless the magic was exceptionally entertaining). This badge gives the wearer +1 initiative in Melee (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
3. '''The Peacock Feather''': +1 Perception (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
4. '''The Hammer of Righteousness''': '''+1 damage''' in all successful Melee combat by the genuine wearer (additional to all other factors!) as long as the wielder REASONABLY believes that they are truly in the Right ... otherwise it’s only +1 damage on the first strike only <BR><br />
5. '''The Flower of Courtesy''': for saying a relevant, TRUELY HEROIC phrase to reconcile a difficult situation. The recipient gains, a magical '''10%''' discount (after accounting for all the standard discounts and penalties) when rank EITHER '''Courtier''' OR '''Military Scientist''' skill, but '''not''' both.<br />
<br />
'''ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL BENEFITS''': EVERY valid badge entitles its Honored & rightful Wearer (with up to a dozen of Her/His skilled retainers (and their standard mounts of course) to be housed and fed for at least 2 days “at the Queen’s expense†when presented at a Royal Palace, or at the Seats of an Officer of State [''i.e.'', mostly Barons or above -- usually clearly marked on maps!].</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Lilac_Gifts&diff=94653Lilac Gifts2023-06-10T06:21:15Z<p>Michael P: </p>
<hr />
<div>''WARNING: This page is provisional [awaiting GMs' acceptance]''<br />
<br />
'''GLORIANA, the Queen of Lilac''' wishes to gain more "friends" within the Seagate Adventurers Guild. She would like bribe or befriend the Guild by sponsoring more awards for its most Valiant & Puissant members.<br />
<br />
Having learnt about SAG’s quarterly meetings AND Celebrating the fact that there will be, within in the next few weeks comparatively easy transit to the Plane of Lilac … Gloriana would like to offer the following (1â€x2â€) '''magical “badgesâ€''' as prizes for the three-monthly Guild meetings Meetings.<br />
<br />
She commits, barring any calamities or disasters, to supply the same (or better) for each quarterly meeting afterwards for at least the next three years.<br />
<br />
Each badge may be sewn or riveted onto their clothes/armour. The badge will be effective ONLY for the genuine recipient … who needs to provide three drops of blood on the back of their Badge to complete the Royal Magic).<br />
<br />
The Front of the badge shows a personalised image that denotes the specific award:<br />
<br />
1. '''The Shield of Gallantry''': for heroically aiding/defending blameless victims or bystanders that had been threatened/harmed by nasty villains. The '''genuine recipient''' magically gains +2 points more ARMOUR protection over & above their other item/magic/ situational bonuses etc. <BR><br />
2. '''The Silver Dagger''': for EITHER the “Best Kill†OR “Most damage inflicted†on an enemy. (Traditionally this is only awarded to deaths through physical combat or ingenious assassination rather than magic — unless the magic was exceptionally entertaining). This badge gives the wearer +1 initiative in Melee (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
3. '''The Peacock Feather''': +1 Perception (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
4. '''The Hammer of Righteousness''': '''+1 damage''' in all successful Melee combat by the genuine wearer (additional to all other factors!) as long as the wielder REASONABLY believes that they are truly in the Right ... otherwise it’s only +1 damage on the first strike only <BR><br />
5. '''The Flower of Courtesy''': for saying a relevant, TRUELY HEROIC phrase to reconcile a difficult situation. The recipient gains, a magical '''10%''' discount (after accounting for all the standard discounts and penalties) when rank EITHER '''Courtier''' OR '''Military Scientist''' skill, but not both.<br />
<br />
'''ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL BENEFITS''': EVERY valid badge entitles its Honored & rightful Wearer (with up to a dozen of Her/His skilled retainers (and their standard mounts of course) to be housed and fed for at least 2 days “at the Queen’s expense†when presented at a Royal Palace, or at the Seats of an Officer of State [''i.e.'', mostly Barons or above -- usually clearly marked on maps!].</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Lilac_Gifts&diff=94646Lilac Gifts2023-06-07T23:03:17Z<p>Michael P: New awards for Quarterly Guild Meeting (to be confirmed by GMs</p>
<hr />
<div>''WARNING: This page is provisional [awaiting GMs' acceptance]''<br />
<br />
'''GLORIANA, the Queen of Lilac''' wishes to gain more "friends" within the Seagate Adventurers Guild. She would like bribe or befriend the Guild by sponsoring more awards for its most Valiant & Puissant members.<br />
<br />
Having learnt about SAG’s quarterly meetings AND Celebrating the fact that there will be, within in the next few weeks comparatively easy transit to the Plane of Lilac … Gloriana would like to offer the following (1â€x2â€) magical “badges†as prizes for this Sunday’s Meetings. She commits, barring any calamities or disasters, to supply the same (or better) for each quarterly meeting afterwards for at least the next three years.<br />
Each badge may be sewn or riveted onto their clothes/armour. The badge will be effective ONLY for the genuine recipient … who needs to provide three drops of blood on the back of their Badge to complete the Royal Magic).<br />
<br />
The Front of the badge shows a personalised image that denotes the specific award:<br />
<br />
1. '''The Shield of Gallantry''': for heroically aiding/defending blameless victims or bystanders that had been threatened/harmed by nasty villains. The recipient magically gains +2 points more armour protection over & above their other item/magic/ situational bonuses, etc.<BR><br />
2. '''The Silver Dagger''': for EITHER the “Best Kill†OR “Most damage inflicted†on an enemy. (Traditionally this is only awarded to deaths through physical combat or ingenious assassination rather than magic — unless the magic was exceptionally entertaining). This badge gives the wearer +1 initiative in Melee (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
3. '''The Peacock Feather''': +1 Perception (over & above existing conditions/magic)<BR><br />
4. '''The Hammer of Righteousness''': +2 damage in all Melee combat (additional to all other factors) If the wielder reasonably believes that they are truly in the Right ... otherwise it’s just +1 damage<BR><br />
5. '''The Flower of Courtesy''': for saying just the heroic phrase to reconcile a difficult situation. The recipient gains, a magical 10% discount (after accounting for all the standard discounts and penalties) to their next rank in EITHER Courtier OR Military Scientist skill. <br />
<br />
'''ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL BENEFITS''': Each badge entitles its Honored & rightful Wearer with up to a dozen of Her (or His) skilled retainers (and their standard mounts of course) to be housed and fed for at least 2 days “at the Queen’s expense†when presented at a Royal Palace, or at the Seats of an Officer of State [''i.e.'', mostly Barons or above — will be clearly marked on maps!].</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94458AsBoldAsStone2023-04-28T04:45:47Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, “''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€<br />
And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters … that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.<br />
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The Clan’s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* Their own vibrant or “atmospheric†'''Artists’ paints''';<br><br />
* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br><br />
* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br><br />
* exquisite clothing dyes<br><br />
* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br><br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)<br />
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The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94457AsBoldAsStone2023-04-28T04:34:18Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, “''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€<br />
And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters … that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.<br />
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The Clan’s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* their own vibrant or “atmospheric†Artists’ paints;<br />
* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br />
* a range of high-quality writing inks;<br />
* exquisite clothing dyes;<br />
* … even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.<br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic … and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.) <br />
The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94456AsBoldAsStone2023-04-28T04:28:10Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, “''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€<br />
And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters … that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.<br />
<br />
The clan’s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* their own vibrant or “atmospheric†Artists’ paints;<br />
* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br />
* a range of high-quality writing inks;<br />
* exquisite clothing dyes;<br />
* … even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.<br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic … and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.) <br />
The clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS price ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbours.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favourite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94427AsBoldAsStone2023-04-17T23:21:26Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, “''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€<br />
And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters … yet that ''particular'' Stone endured long; until the Scarp finally crumbles. But whilst any unprotected dirt behind that former Stone is rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony Faces will appear to take up their Duty Watch.<br />
<br />
<br />
The clan’s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* their own vibrant or “atmospheric†Artists’ paints;<br />
* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br />
* a range of high-quality writing inks;<br />
* exquisite clothing dyes;<br />
* … even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.<br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic … and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushesâ€.) <br />
The clan also maintains a specialist shop in MMHS … near the magical University, of course, but not too close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit Gugnir's Hope to trade more discretely with the Clan and their neighbours.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favourite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94426Thornie2023-04-17T22:56:39Z<p>Michael P: /* A Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, '''Thornie''' is the nickname of a youngster of the '''Dwarven''' [[AsBoldAsStone]] Clan from '''Gunir's Hope'''. His first adventure was in Autumn 822: see [[The_Disappearance_of_Yasmin%27s_Hammer]]<br />
<br />
Technically, Thornie's full name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the Wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist). His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick for short) ... Also, technically, Slimy Shit's ''official'' name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?). He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is a so-called '''pacifistic''' Earthmage ... because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94425Thornie2023-04-17T22:55:02Z<p>Michael P: /* A Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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<div><br />
==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, '''Thornie''' is the nickname of a youngster of the '''Dwarven''' [[AsBoldAsStone]] Clan from '''Gunir's Hope'''. His first adventure was in Autumn 822: see [[The_Disappearance_of_Yasmin%27s_Hammer]]<br />
<br />
Technically, Thornie's full name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the Wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist). His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick for short) ... Also, technically, Slimy Shit's ''official'' name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?).He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is a so-called '''pacifistic''' Earthmage ... because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94424AsBoldAsStone2023-04-17T22:53:28Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. <br />
<br />
Indeed, a young neighbour recently asked. “''How'' can Stone be '''bold'''?†And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a reasonable answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Water … yet that particular Stone endured long; until the Scarp finally crumbles. But whilst any unprotected dirt behind that former Stone is rapidly eroded, soon enough stony Faces will appear to take up their Duty Watch.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The clan’s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* their own vibrant or “atmospheric†Artists’ paints;<br />
* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br />
* a range of high-quality writing inks;<br />
* exquisite clothing dyes;<br />
* … even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.<br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic … and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushesâ€.) <br />
The clan also maintains a specialist shop in MMHS … near the magical University, of course, but not too close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit Gugnir's Hope to trade more discretely with the Clan and their neighbours.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favourite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=AsBoldAsStone&diff=94423AsBoldAsStone2023-04-17T22:52:43Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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<div>This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a “Training & Exercise resource for the children†— sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' “It’s funny because it’s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.<br />
<br />
The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. <br />
Indeed, a young neighbour recently asked. “''How'' can Stone be '''bold'''?†And, since the lass’s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a reasonable answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Water … yet that particular Stone endured long; until the Scarp finally crumbles. But whilst any unprotected dirt behind that former Stone is rapidly eroded, soon enough stony Faces will appear to take up their Duty Watch.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The clan’s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br><br />
* their own vibrant or “atmospheric†Artists’ paints;<br />
* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br />
* a range of high-quality writing inks;<br />
* exquisite clothing dyes;<br />
* … even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.<br />
<br />
The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe … Although some of the Artists’ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic … and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusia’s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (“Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushesâ€.) <br />
The clan also maintains a specialist shop in MMHS … near the magical University, of course, but not too close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit Gugnir's Hope to trade more discretely with the Clan and their neighbours.<br />
<br />
What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they’re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is “Dieâ€, and her favourite aunt is “Di-doâ€.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94422Thornie2023-04-16T21:27:39Z<p>Michael P: /* A Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, '''Thornie''' is the nickname of a youngster of the '''Dwarven''' [[AsBoldAsStone Clan]] from '''Gunir's Hope'''. His first adventure was in Autumn 822: see [[The_Disappearance_of_Yasmin%27s_Hammer]]<br />
<br />
Technically, Thornie's full name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the Wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist). His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick for short) ... Also, technically, Slimy Shit's ''official'' name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?).He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is a so-called '''pacifistic''' Earthmage ... because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94421Thornie2023-04-16T21:22:56Z<p>Michael P: /* A Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, '''Thornie''' is the nickname of a youngster of the '''Dwarven''' [[AsBoldAsStone Clan]] from '''Gunir's Hope'''. His first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, Thornie's full name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the Wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist). His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick for short) ... Also, technically, Slimy Shit's ''official'' name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?).He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is a so-called '''pacifistic''' Earthmage ... because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94420Thornie2023-04-16T21:20:08Z<p>Michael P: /* A Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, '''Thornie''' is the nickname of a youngster of the '''Dwarven''' [[AsBoldAsStone Clan]] from '''Gunir's Hope''' whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, his full name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the Wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist). His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick for short) ... Also, technically, Slimy Shit's ''official'' name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?).He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is a so-called '''pacifistic''' Earthmage ... because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94419Thornie2023-04-16T21:11:57Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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==A Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
Played by Michael Parkinson, is the nickname of young Dwarf of the [[AsBoldAsStone Clan]] from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) child of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called ''Aidon the Rash'' and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die''', an Alchemist).<br />
His elder brothers (from ancient to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick) ... although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh (after the way he behaves?).He was directly responsible for an attack on one uncle's business, and has variously compromised or embarrassed other relatives or family friends. Mostly "for kicks", apparently. Unfortunately no-one actually kicked him. <br />
<br />
Thornie is an '''Earth Mage''', a so-called '''pacifistic''' one... (because if one is not permitted to ritually sacrifice just one ''truly'' bestial brother, what's the point of sacrificing ACTUAL Beasts?)</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94398Thornie2023-04-13T02:11:13Z<p>Michael P: /* Thornie - DQWiki */</p>
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==Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
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Played by Michael P, is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die'''); and his elder brothers (from oldest to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick). Although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh: Allegedly he very cunning, yet he's directly responsible for ruining one uncle's business; compromising several other family members.<br />
He dabbled in Western Kingdom politics<br />
<br />
Thornie is an Earth Mage, a so-called pacifistic one --- 'cause if he not allowed to ritually sacrifice Slimy Shit, what's the point in killing SS's betters.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94397Thornie2023-04-13T02:10:42Z<p>Michael P: /* Thornie — a Dwarven Earthmage */</p>
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==Dwarven Earthmage==<br />
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Played by Michael P, is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die'''); and his elder brothers (from oldest to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick). Although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh: Allegedly he very cunning, yet he's directly responsible for ruining one uncle's business; compromising several other family members.<br />
He dabbled in Western Kingdom politics<br />
<br />
Thornie is an Earth Mage, a so-called pacifistic one --- 'cause if he not allowed to ritually sacrifice Slimy Shit, what's the point in killing SS's betters.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94396Thornie2023-04-13T01:56:17Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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=Thornie — a Dwarven Earthmage=<br />
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Played by Michael P, is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
<br />
Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die'''); and his elder brothers (from oldest to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick). Although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh: Allegedly he very cunning, yet he's directly responsible for ruining one uncle's business; compromising several other family members.<br />
He dabbled in Western Kingdom politics<br />
<br />
Thornie is an Earth Mage, a so-called pacifistic one — 'cause if he not allowed to ritually sacrifice Slimy Shit, what's the point in killing SS's betters.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94395Thornie2023-04-13T01:53:37Z<p>Michael P: A low-level Dwarven PC played by Michael Parkinson</p>
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Thornie, Played by Michael P, is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
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Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die'''); and his elder brothers (from oldest to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick). Although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh: Allegedly he very cunning, yet he's directly responsible for ruining one uncle's business; compromising several other family members.<br />
He dabbled in Western Kingdom politics<br />
<br />
Thornie is an Earth Mage, a so-called pacifistic one — 'cause if he not allowed to ritually sacrifice Slimy Shit, what's the point in killing SS's betters.</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94394Thornie2023-04-13T01:38:05Z<p>Michael P: </p>
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Thornie is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
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Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th (& youngest) son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). <br />
<br />
Thornie's only sister is Diana (called '''Die'''); and his elder brothers (from oldest to youngest) are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Slimy Shit, Eddich (called Dick). Although, ''technically'', Slimy Shit's official name is Rashleigh: Allegedly he very cunning, but he's directly responsible for ruining one</div>Michael Phttps://dq-nz.org/dqwiki/index.php?title=Thornie&diff=94393Thornie2023-04-13T01:11:38Z<p>Michael P: Created page with "<title>Thornie - DQWiki</title> Thornie is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822. Technically,..."</p>
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Thornie is the nickname of young Dwarf (from the AsBoldAsStone Clan, from Gunir's Hope) whose first adventure was in Autumn 822.<br />
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Technically, his name is '''Thorncliff''', 7th son of '''Hildebrand''', son of '''Dravon''' the wise, son of '''Aidon the Swift''' (who was also called Aidon the Rash and Aidon the Bloody Lucky). Thornie's only sister is Diana (called Die); and his brothers are Wilfred, Archie, Perceval, Eddich (called Dick)<br />
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