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Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T22:23:09Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.		A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.

	[[Image:EarthSpirit.jpg\|\|150px\|thumb\|left\|[[~~EarthSpirit~~]]]]		[[Image:EarthSpirit.jpg\|\|150px\|thumb\|left\|[[Earth Spirit]]]]

	Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.		Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone. He identified himself as the Earth Spirit. He said that in a previous life Groth was an evil man, Baron Wilhelm Faust who was dying with no innocence left in his soul. In a desperate bid to get to heaven, Faust hired a man to consume his sin, but with no innocence to be reborn, Faust's soul simply lingered in the Earth Spirit. Eventually, the Earth Spirit made a deal with Faust. He would allow him to be reborn as a Sin-Eater, if he would help alleviate the Earth Spirit's burden of cleansing men's souls. Faust Accepted this deal and was born as Groth. Groth spoke to the Earth Spirit for a little before being sent back to the mortal world.

			The party headed to Renas and sent Shaltok to find Col. Alexander. And they departed for Welling to find the final two Oshilians.

			The Storm Draws Neigh

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T22:12:24Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.		A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.

	[[Image:EarthSpirit.jpg]]		[[Image:EarthSpirit.jpg\|\|150px\|thumb\|left\|[[EarthSpirit]]]]

	Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.		Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T22:11:28Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.		A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.

	[[Image:~~EarthSprit~~.jpg]]		[[Image:EarthSpirit.jpg]]

	Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.		Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T22:11:11Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	Vectra spoke to Lea who was becoming more cogent, Lea related how she came across the medallion and shortly after that, her appearance began to change with tattoos being drawn on her body. Before long, she lost her sense of self. The tattoos seemed to tell her the future and what path to take. She kept the pendant on and intact until the tattoos told her to lock Vectra in the cellar and leave half of the pendant for her. Vectra also asked where the people from her village were. Lea said she didn't know, but that they were taken by the pirates who worked with Harragin (Vincent's men).		Vectra spoke to Lea who was becoming more cogent, Lea related how she came across the medallion and shortly after that, her appearance began to change with tattoos being drawn on her body. Before long, she lost her sense of self. The tattoos seemed to tell her the future and what path to take. She kept the pendant on and intact until the tattoos told her to lock Vectra in the cellar and leave half of the pendant for her. Vectra also asked where the people from her village were. Lea said she didn't know, but that they were taken by the pirates who worked with Harragin (Vincent's men).

			'''Another battle on the high seas'''

			A few hours out to sea, and Martigan saw a ship approaching flying the colors of the APSF. They announced that the party was to be arrested as enemies of the confederation. The party refuted the claim but it eventually came to blows. During the fight, one of the APSF yelled out Groth's name, this turned out to be Shaltok, Groth's old friend. After repelling the strike force the party tied up the other men and began looking over their vessel. But as Groth was asking them questions (and he noticed them wearing Society of Perdition rings) their bodies seemed to melt and merge together. Thomas' face appeared in the mass bellowing to "GET OFF MY SHIP". Groth saved Shaltok from being consumed by the flesh, but it still became a hulking beast. The party tried to kill it. But every blow they struck would heal before their eyes. They were able to evacuate the Oshilians and charts from Thomas' boat and escape in the APSF's ship leaving the angry monster.

			[[Image:EarthSprit.jpg]]

			Later, Shaltok told Groth that [[Thomas]] had saved him after Groth and Bartholomew had left. And he became a servant of Thomas and was granted powerful abilities. Groth used his new abilities to consume the sin from Shaltok. In this he saw greater evil deeds than anyone he'd done this with before. The shock sent his mind far away. Again, he saw the huge man made of stone.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T21:55:45Z

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	Tso Lao also said that Leandra was able to		Tso Lao also said that Leandra was able to send a small trinket away from Oshilia prior to the incident and that this object would allow Leandra some ability to manipulate events in the physical world.

			Vectra spoke to Lea who was becoming more cogent, Lea related how she came across the medallion and shortly after that, her appearance began to change with tattoos being drawn on her body. Before long, she lost her sense of self. The tattoos seemed to tell her the future and what path to take. She kept the pendant on and intact until the tattoos told her to lock Vectra in the cellar and leave half of the pendant for her. Vectra also asked where the people from her village were. Lea said she didn't know, but that they were taken by the pirates who worked with Harragin (Vincent's men).

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T21:46:52Z

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	'''The Mystery of the Oshilians Revealed'''		'''The Mystery of the Oshilians Revealed'''

	After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.		After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians.

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			The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.

	As with all things, after a thousand years of peace this era of prosperity came to an end. The ambitious Queen Leandra rose to power taking the Oshilian throne. Before long, her eyes were drawn to the rest of the world. The malicious and devious nature of her reign had begun to corrupt the people of Oshilia, a small group formed a resistance. They began working to stop the Queen before she could do more damage. The Oshilians had long known about the inherent energy of spirits and souls in the world. The resistance began researching possible applications of such knowledge but in their hubris they lost control of the magic. In a single night of terror fire and ice rained down from the heavens and in the morning the once great culture was wiped from the face of the planet, the only thing still remaining is a small continent locked in eternal winter.		As with all things, after a thousand years of peace this era of prosperity came to an end. The ambitious Queen Leandra rose to power taking the Oshilian throne. Before long, her eyes were drawn to the rest of the world. The malicious and devious nature of her reign had begun to corrupt the people of Oshilia, a small group formed a resistance. They began working to stop the Queen before she could do more damage. The Oshilians had long known about the inherent energy of spirits and souls in the world. The resistance began researching possible applications of such knowledge but in their hubris they lost control of the magic. In a single night of terror fire and ice rained down from the heavens and in the morning the once great culture was wiped from the face of the planet, the only thing still remaining is a small continent locked in eternal winter.

	However, this was not the end. Queen Leandra, who possessed the ability of foresight saw the pending fate. With her own mages and meisters she pulled from the deepest of spirit magic, appealing to the spirit of Oshilia and in a final desperate attempt, she stopped the destruction of the fair city, shunting it off to a place between the physical world and the spirit realm. Tso Lao theorized that this aberration, if left uncheck could cause both world to rip apart, but if Leandra found away to bring Oshilia back into the prime world, she would have the power to crush the world under her boot. But as for now the people of Oshilia exist outside of time confined to the unearthly city and Leandra still rules this small domain with and iron hand, the resistance knew they must do something to stop it and so, about 100 years ago, Lao Tso and company found an exit, making the arduous journey to the physical world and have spent the last century looking for a solution to this problem.		However, this was not the end. Queen Leandra, who possessed the ability of foresight saw the pending fate. With her own mages and meisters she pulled from the deepest of spirit magic, appealing to the spirit of Oshilia and in a final desperate attempt, she stopped the destruction of the fair city, shunting it off to a place between the physical world and the spirit realm. Tso Lao theorized that this aberration, if left uncheck could cause both world to rip apart, but if Leandra found away to bring Oshilia back into the prime world, she would have the power to crush the world under her boot. But as for now the people of Oshilia exist outside of time confined to the unearthly city and Leandra still rules this small domain with and iron hand, the resistance knew they must do something to stop it and so, about 100 years ago, Lao Tso and company found an exit, making the arduous journey to the physical world and have spent the last century looking for a solution to this problem.

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			Tso Lao also said that Leandra was able to

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2009-05-15T21:44:10Z

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	=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===		=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===
	'''
	The Mystery of the Oshilians Revealed		'''The Mystery of the Oshilians Revealed'''
	'''
	After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.		After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T21:43:53Z

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	=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===		=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===
			'''
			The Mystery of the Oshilians Revealed
			'''
	After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.		After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T21:43:17Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===		=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===

	After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians.		After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians. The Oshilians were the dominate society over 3000 years ago. Occupying a small continent to the south of present day Vallia they lived in a peaceful utopia. They engineered technological marvels that would not be seen for two more millennia and advances in art, music and philosophy that are still unrivaled to this day. Even in matters of war and violence the Oshilians focused more on defense and developed martial arts built to strengthen the health of body, soul and mind, not to destroy one’s enemies.

			As with all things, after a thousand years of peace this era of prosperity came to an end. The ambitious Queen Leandra rose to power taking the Oshilian throne. Before long, her eyes were drawn to the rest of the world. The malicious and devious nature of her reign had begun to corrupt the people of Oshilia, a small group formed a resistance. They began working to stop the Queen before she could do more damage. The Oshilians had long known about the inherent energy of spirits and souls in the world. The resistance began researching possible applications of such knowledge but in their hubris they lost control of the magic. In a single night of terror fire and ice rained down from the heavens and in the morning the once great culture was wiped from the face of the planet, the only thing still remaining is a small continent locked in eternal winter.

			However, this was not the end. Queen Leandra, who possessed the ability of foresight saw the pending fate. With her own mages and meisters she pulled from the deepest of spirit magic, appealing to the spirit of Oshilia and in a final desperate attempt, she stopped the destruction of the fair city, shunting it off to a place between the physical world and the spirit realm. Tso Lao theorized that this aberration, if left uncheck could cause both world to rip apart, but if Leandra found away to bring Oshilia back into the prime world, she would have the power to crush the world under her boot. But as for now the people of Oshilia exist outside of time confined to the unearthly city and Leandra still rules this small domain with and iron hand, the resistance knew they must do something to stop it and so, about 100 years ago, Lao Tso and company found an exit, making the arduous journey to the physical world and have spent the last century looking for a solution to this problem.

Clay.hanson: /* Chapter 9: A Jouney South */

2009-05-15T21:21:25Z

Chapter 9: A Jouney South

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	=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===		=== Chapter 9: A Jouney South===

			After finding respit on Thomas' boat, the party got some answers from [[Tso Lao]] regarding the Oshilians.