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Johnm: /* The Trail of the Colossus and Pillaging Demons */

2009-10-11T18:33:00Z

The Trail of the Colossus and Pillaging Demons

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	=== [[The Trail of the Colossus and Pillaging Demons]] ===		=== The Trail of the Colossus and Pillaging Demons ===

	The rest of that afternoon and evening was spent healing then rest through the night. The next morning after eating, the party lowerd Teernan down the gods Teeth on a haphazardly built travois and climbed down with Setsuko leading and following to secure ropes. The party then traveled down through the foothills until dark and then camped. On the next morning they continued on to the north with Ryuchi and Setsuko taking turns pulling Teernan's travois. That afternoon they reached the 20' ravine and crossed similarly to their scaling of the God's Teeth. The monk left with the horses was found a few hundred yards off, but well. Teernan’s travois was bound to his horse and the party followed the east bank of the West Twin river north for two days. On the third day of the journey the party met two monks, not clad in green robes. The elder introduced himself as Soon. There was tea shared by Soon, who believes in action and the present, rather than balance, and reportedly trains nomadic monks on the lands between the Twin rivers. There was also some conversation of the colossus and the empire, which Soon had a history with.		The rest of that afternoon and evening was spent healing then rest through the night. The next morning after eating, the party lowerd Teernan down the gods Teeth on a haphazardly built travois and climbed down with Setsuko leading and following to secure ropes. The party then traveled down through the foothills until dark and then camped. On the next morning they continued on to the north with Ryuchi and Setsuko taking turns pulling Teernan's travois. That afternoon they reached the 20' ravine and crossed similarly to their scaling of the God's Teeth. The monk left with the horses was found a few hundred yards off, but well. Teernan’s travois was bound to his horse and the party followed the east bank of the West Twin river north for two days. On the third day of the journey the party met two monks, not clad in green robes. The elder introduced himself as Soon. There was tea shared by Soon, who believes in action and the present, rather than balance, and reportedly trains nomadic monks on the lands between the Twin rivers. There was also some conversation of the colossus and the empire, which Soon had a history with.
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	Teernan and Ryuchi met while Chika was on watch and discussed plans to smuggle out Eye so Teernan can sell it at Seacrest. That night Teernan made off with the gem after Ryuchi killed a studying monk and injured himself to create an alibi, including a head wound that left him unconscious. The next day Setsuko rode after the [[Colossus]], Chika investigated footprints and set monks into action to find reported demons and the missing minstrel while Ryuchi researched demons in the library by use of the librarian. The party also sent a runner with and update north to Korkai in Eigyou referencing Teernan (with a sketch-smudged by Ryuchi), and the colossus, its direction and that the search for the scrolls continues. Setsuko returned as the others were beginning to follow him and they all traced a set of booted prints, uncommon to the monks, to the river. They supposed it was Teernan escaping with the pilfered gem.		Teernan and Ryuchi met while Chika was on watch and discussed plans to smuggle out Eye so Teernan can sell it at Seacrest. That night Teernan made off with the gem after Ryuchi killed a studying monk and injured himself to create an alibi, including a head wound that left him unconscious. The next day Setsuko rode after the [[Colossus]], Chika investigated footprints and set monks into action to find reported demons and the missing minstrel while Ryuchi researched demons in the library by use of the librarian. The party also sent a runner with and update north to Korkai in Eigyou referencing Teernan (with a sketch-smudged by Ryuchi), and the colossus, its direction and that the search for the scrolls continues. Setsuko returned as the others were beginning to follow him and they all traced a set of booted prints, uncommon to the monks, to the river. They supposed it was Teernan escaping with the pilfered gem.

	The party then geared up and rode out the next morning to the south in search of the origin of the colossus. After an hour they met up with Soon who told them of the scrolls being taken to a camp on the east river of Tear Drop lake in the hills, where supposed rebels to the empire reside. The templars then listened in to Soon criticizing Maendute for his inaction and breeding a brotherhood of lazy inactive monks before setting off towards the rebel camp guided by one of Soon's monks, Chane.		The party then geared up and rode out the next morning to the south in search of the origin of the colossus. After an hour they met up with Soon who told them of the scrolls being taken to a camp on the east river of Tear Drop lake in the hills, where supposed rebels to the empire reside. The templars then listened in to Soon criticizing Maendute for his inaction and breeding a brotherhood of lazy inactive monks before setting off towards the rebel camp guided by one of Soon's monks, Chane.

	=== The Rebel Camp ===		=== The Rebel Camp ===

Jesster at 18:27, 11 October 2009

2009-10-11T18:27:01Z

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Jesster: /* Introduction */

2009-10-10T21:05:31Z

Introduction

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	Known as the Empire of the Clouds because most lands under the empire's domain seem to be consistently [[overcast]], hazy or foggy.		Known as the Empire of the Clouds because most lands under the empire's domain seem to be consistently [[overcast]], hazy or foggy.
	Emperor [[Kijin Tono]] has gained impressive power over the last 25 years by conquering lands starting from the island of [[Shima]], his original domain and spreading his empire West and South into the lands of [[Nouchi]].		Emperor [[Kijin Tono]] has gained impressive power over the last 125 years by conquering lands starting from the island of [[Shima]], his original domain and spreading his empire West and South into the lands of [[Nouchi]].

	Tono's empire has tight control of weapons and metal working throughout the imperial lands.		Tono's empire has tight control of weapons and metal working throughout the imperial lands.

Jesster: /* Introduction */

2009-10-10T21:03:49Z

Introduction

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	An empire spreading from the city of [[Shuto]] on a continent south of [[Kara-Tur]]. ([[Media:World-18.jpg]])		An empire spreading from the city of [[Shuto]] on a continent south of [[Kara-Tur]]. ([[Media:World-18.jpg]])

	Known as the Empire of the Clouds because most lands under the empire's domain seem to be consistently overcast, hazy or foggy.		Known as the Empire of the Clouds because most lands under the empire's domain seem to be consistently [[overcast]], hazy or foggy.
	Emperor [[Kijin Tono]] has gained impressive power over the last 25 years by conquering lands starting from the island of [[Shima]], his original domain and spreading his empire West and South into the lands of [[Nouchi]].		Emperor [[Kijin Tono]] has gained impressive power over the last 25 years by conquering lands starting from the island of [[Shima]], his original domain and spreading his empire West and South into the lands of [[Nouchi]].

Jesster: /* A Call for Aid */

2009-09-14T22:04:29Z

A Call for Aid

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	Holding up his gnarled old hands which more resembled the twisted roots of the Bosni trees that grow along the banks of the Dogleg Straight, you notice the soil still driven deep below the few nails that remain above his knotted knuckles. Where his other fingernails should have been there are now only scabbed and grisly sockets.		Holding up his gnarled old hands which more resembled the twisted roots of the Bosni trees that grow along the banks of the Dogleg Straight, you notice the soil still driven deep below the few nails that remain above his knotted knuckles. Where his other fingernails should have been there are now only scabbed and grisly sockets.

	“My leap was short, I gripped the distant wall and watched over my shoulder a spectacle not seen in ages of ages. It was as though the mountain beneath me broke along a vein of silver, but instead of sliding down in a horrific landslide, the mountain walked. Only moments did I see it before I fell and darkness took me before the earth broke me against its relentless strength.” </i>		<i>“My leap was short, I gripped the distant wall and watched over my shoulder a spectacle not seen in ages of ages. It was as though the mountain beneath me broke along a vein of silver, but instead of sliding down in a horrific landslide, the mountain walked. Only moments did I see it before I fell and darkness took me before the earth broke me against its relentless strength.” </i>

	Thus the party learned of the rumored awakening of a mountain and began to investigate the theft of the manuscripts.		Thus the party learned of the rumored awakening of a mountain and began to investigate the theft of the manuscripts.

Jesster: /* A Call for Aid */

2009-09-14T22:03:58Z

A Call for Aid

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	You are taken to an old man, aged beyond time. If not for his raged breath you would swear he was a corpse. Bone thin with skin wrinkled and folded nearly beyond recognition, the old man’s stark white mane of hair and long bushy beard and eyebrows are a stark contrast to his dark tanned skin.		You are taken to an old man, aged beyond time. If not for his raged breath you would swear he was a corpse. Bone thin with skin wrinkled and folded nearly beyond recognition, the old man’s stark white mane of hair and long bushy beard and eyebrows are a stark contrast to his dark tanned skin.

	“It was no chance I came to the peak where I’ve been meditating for…years. The earth trembled and I made my way from the pea edge for fear it would topple. As I walked, a gap opened before me and by straining my ancient thews I leapt to the bank beyond, as the ground beneath me gave way.”		<i>“It was no chance I came to the peak where I’ve been meditating for…years. The earth trembled and I made my way from the pea edge for fear it would topple. As I walked, a gap opened before me and by straining my ancient thews I leapt to the bank beyond, as the ground beneath me gave way.”
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	Holding up his gnarled old hands which more resembled the twisted roots of the Bosni trees that grow along the banks of the Dogleg Straight, you notice the soil still driven deep below the few nails that remain above his knotted knuckles. Where his other fingernails should have been there are now only scabbed and grisly sockets.		Holding up his gnarled old hands which more resembled the twisted roots of the Bosni trees that grow along the banks of the Dogleg Straight, you notice the soil still driven deep below the few nails that remain above his knotted knuckles. Where his other fingernails should have been there are now only scabbed and grisly sockets.

Jesster: /* A Call for Aid */

2009-09-14T22:03:26Z

A Call for Aid

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	The first night camping, the party is approached by a minstrel they recognized from the YellowTail inn. He introduces himself as [[Teernan]] and asks to journey alongside the trio of imperial knights for protection on his way to the fort of the monks. The group traveled south for three more days while Teernan wrote the ballad of Ryuchi the Reaver before they met farmer Freddy and his family where they acquired water before journeying on. After five more days riding, Teernan runs out of food and must eat some of Ryuchi's supply. Teernan revealed to Ryuchi that he is in search of the Eye of the Mountain. The party eventually emerges from beneath the blanket of clouds into the first sunny blue sky many of them may have ever seen as they followed the canyon of the Twin river upstream. After skirting a cliff edge to the west and scaling up to the lightly forested plateau above, the party is encountered by a green-robed monk who led them back to the fort of the monks.		The first night camping, the party is approached by a minstrel they recognized from the YellowTail inn. He introduces himself as [[Teernan]] and asks to journey alongside the trio of imperial knights for protection on his way to the fort of the monks. The group traveled south for three more days while Teernan wrote the ballad of Ryuchi the Reaver before they met farmer Freddy and his family where they acquired water before journeying on. After five more days riding, Teernan runs out of food and must eat some of Ryuchi's supply. Teernan revealed to Ryuchi that he is in search of the Eye of the Mountain. The party eventually emerges from beneath the blanket of clouds into the first sunny blue sky many of them may have ever seen as they followed the canyon of the Twin river upstream. After skirting a cliff edge to the west and scaling up to the lightly forested plateau above, the party is encountered by a green-robed monk who led them back to the fort of the monks.

	The monks took the minstrel separate from the templars and told the dark knights of ancient manuscripts being stolen ~~and then escorted~~ the ~~group to meet someone who had a tale that spurred them to ask imperial assistance.~~		The monks took the minstrel separate from the templars and told the dark knights of ancient manuscripts being stolen with the head monk stating, <i>“that theft alone would not be enough to call upon the empire for assistance, but there is more…follow me.”</i> He then escorted the group to meet someone who had a tale that spurred the monks to ask for imperial assistance.

	~~The~~ head monk ~~stated~~ <i>~~“That~~ alone would not be enough to call upon the empire for assistance, but there is more…follow me.”

	You are taken to an old man, aged beyond time. If not for his raged breath you would swear he was a corpse. Bone thin with skin wrinkled and folded nearly beyond recognition, the old man’s stark white mane of hair and long bushy beard and eyebrows are a stark contrast to his dark tanned skin.		You are taken to an old man, aged beyond time. If not for his raged breath you would swear he was a corpse. Bone thin with skin wrinkled and folded nearly beyond recognition, the old man’s stark white mane of hair and long bushy beard and eyebrows are a stark contrast to his dark tanned skin.

Jesster at 20:39, 5 September 2009

2009-09-05T20:39:59Z

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	½ point bonus in riding to Ryuchi for riding down and stomping a rebel with an untrained horse		½ point bonus in riding to Ryuchi for riding down and stomping a rebel with an untrained horse

	7 character points in last month of questing on Imperial order that makes sense for desired character stories. Options might be patrolling borders, hunting fugitives w/in empire, quelling rebellions, studying, imperial recruiting, expanding the empire, scouting and ranging, on colossus patrols or attacks.
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	===Epilogue===		===Epilogue===
			7 character points in last month of questing on Imperial order that makes sense for desired character stories. Options might be patrolling borders, hunting fugitives w/in empire, quelling rebellions, studying, imperial recruiting, expanding the empire, scouting and ranging, on colossus patrols or attacks.

	Chika improves archery, leadership and tactics as she and Ryuchi went back south to eradicate the rebel camp and acquire barbarian armor and weapons, of which Ryuchi claimed a GreatSword and armor which he practiced with by sparring the imperial soldiers as they ride back north. Ryuchi also bulked up by eating many eggs and wearing, carrying and practicing with his heavy gear in order to make better use of his new sword and armor.		Chika improves archery, leadership and tactics as she and Ryuchi went back south to eradicate the rebel camp and acquire barbarian armor and weapons, of which Ryuchi claimed a GreatSword and armor which he practiced with by sparring the imperial soldiers as they ride back north. Ryuchi also bulked up by eating many eggs and wearing, carrying and practicing with his heavy gear in order to make better use of his new sword and armor.

Jesster: /* Epilogue */

2009-09-05T20:32:54Z

Epilogue

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	Ryuchi the Reaver		Ryuchi the Reaver

	Chika Cho		Chika Cho

	Setsuko the Fearless		Setsuko the Fearless

Jesster: /* The Rebel Camp */

2009-09-05T20:32:35Z

The Rebel Camp

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	'''''I have no notes of what happened then, but from the following character points it seems they must have raided the camp'''''		'''''I have no notes of what happened then, but from the following character points it seems they must have raided the camp'''''
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			Awarded 8/31/07

	~~Awarded 8/31/07~~
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	3 character points for role-playing successfully last time.		3 character points for role-playing successfully last time.
	½ point bonus to Chika in Acrobatics bonus for a cinematic dismount and being vaulted onto the top of the rebel leader’s tent.		½ point bonus to Chika in Acrobatics bonus for a cinematic dismount and being vaulted onto the top of the rebel leader’s tent.
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	7 character points in last month of questing on Imperial order that makes sense for desired character stories. Options might be patrolling borders, hunting fugitives w/in empire, quelling rebellions, studying, imperial recruiting, expanding the empire, scouting and ranging, on colossus patrols or attacks.		7 character points in last month of questing on Imperial order that makes sense for desired character stories. Options might be patrolling borders, hunting fugitives w/in empire, quelling rebellions, studying, imperial recruiting, expanding the empire, scouting and ranging, on colossus patrols or attacks.
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	===Epilogue===		===Epilogue===
	Chika improves archery, leadership and tactics as she and Ryuchi went back south to eradicate the rebel camp and acquire barbarian armor and weapons, of which Ryuchi claimed a GreatSword and armor which he practiced with by sparring the imperial soldiers as they ride back north. Ryuchi also bulked up by eating many eggs and wearing, carrying and practicing with his heavy gear in order to make better use of his new sword and armor.		Chika improves archery, leadership and tactics as she and Ryuchi went back south to eradicate the rebel camp and acquire barbarian armor and weapons, of which Ryuchi claimed a GreatSword and armor which he practiced with by sparring the imperial soldiers as they ride back north. Ryuchi also bulked up by eating many eggs and wearing, carrying and practicing with his heavy gear in order to make better use of his new sword and armor.