tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post7982204504642334872..comments2024-03-26T03:07:31.274-04:00Comments on DMG 42: SND-02: WATCHTOWERRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-6955098131063606592012-10-19T19:37:33.733-04:002012-10-19T19:37:33.733-04:00LOL he grabbed the metaphor. This just keeps getti...LOL he grabbed the metaphor. This just keeps getting better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478017016937435174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-89691363710495225142012-10-19T19:35:20.914-04:002012-10-19T19:35:20.914-04:00OOC: Ross, why do you kill my dreams??!?! Next yo...OOC: Ross, why do you kill my dreams??!?! Next you'll tell me the white rabbit wasn't real either! I got the metaphor, just excited. We're sooo close to finding something AWESOME, I can feel it (could also be the whiskey).DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-79066449285175169982012-10-19T19:31:30.791-04:002012-10-19T19:31:30.791-04:00OOC: The blue pearl was like a metaphor, man. The ...OOC: The blue pearl was like a metaphor, man. The hand holds the next planet! Its all in Kaddim's incense-filled mind.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-72120128402734385982012-10-19T19:28:22.332-04:002012-10-19T19:28:22.332-04:00As the premonition clears, Kaddim grabs the blue p...As the premonition clears, Kaddim grabs the blue pearl, and hurries the party down to the prison of frozen gods, and to the entrance portal we know for sure leads to the observatory...<br /><br />OOC: Excellent news! now we just have to figure out how to solve that damn puzzle and collect our planet. DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-31117669027999889762012-10-19T19:16:45.488-04:002012-10-19T19:16:45.488-04:00[KADDIM]
Kaddim's eyes close and his conscious...<b>[KADDIM]</b><br />Kaddim's eyes close and his consciousness rolls away under a cloud of premonition. The smoke clears and a bright blue, disembodied hand remains. Its clenched fist opens to reveal a shining blue pearl.<br /><br />[TECH]<br />Yes.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-65143692186932137022012-10-19T19:04:52.788-04:002012-10-19T19:04:52.788-04:00Fed up with this roundabout searching, Kaddim remo...Fed up with this roundabout searching, Kaddim removes the censer of communication from his pack and lights the small silver brazier with flint and steel. He sits in front of the censer, cross-legged, and ponders the question to ask. Minutes pass before he asks confidently aloud:<br /><br /><b>"Will solving the mystery of the observatory's crystal plaque lead us the location of the sixth planet we seek?"</b><br /><br />He closes his eyes once more and awaits an answer from the omnipotent being the censer calls too...DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-65396677251751600202012-10-19T13:42:49.565-04:002012-10-19T13:42:49.565-04:00Kaddim loudly smacks himself on the forehead, know...Kaddim loudly smacks himself on the forehead, knowin they've missed something! He grabs the staff of the serpent rider and hands it to nettle, the healthier, more mobile magic user. Now they have another weapon to fight the heresiarch, but will it be enough?<br /><br />OOC: SMACK. The search for the sixth planet begins! DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-22003185497970147622012-10-19T11:09:21.799-04:002012-10-19T11:09:21.799-04:00OOC: Prepare for .. The Smacking. Vitals and Score...OOC: Prepare for .. The Smacking. Vitals and Score updated.<br /><br /><b>[KADDIM]</b><br />Again the planet is fitted and AGAIN a new, hidden socket appears where once was naught but flat stone.<br /><br />In addition, the <b>Staff of the Serpent Rider</b> <i>(see new image above)</i> materializes in a cloud of violet sparks, hovering above the raised floor tile.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-60784151088482832062012-10-19T10:59:50.652-04:002012-10-19T10:59:50.652-04:00Kaddim then slowly adds the sapphire planet to the...Kaddim then slowly adds the sapphire planet to the diagram.<br /><br /><br />OOC: If a sixth socket pops up, I'm smacking myself across the head. Not that we'll be able to do anything about it though...DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-40299577488742768272012-10-19T10:56:42.495-04:002012-10-19T10:56:42.495-04:00[KADDIM]
The emerald planet is sucked into the ind...<b>[KADDIM]</b><br />The emerald planet is sucked into the indentation and held firm. Immediately, a swirling violet portal appears in the archway in front of the shrieking faces.<br /><br />In addition, a small piece of the standing stone diagram sucks inwards on itself, forming a new fifth socket.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-35627523965789619392012-10-19T10:50:45.756-04:002012-10-19T10:50:45.756-04:00Kaddim leads the party away from the seminary for ...Kaddim leads the party away from the seminary for the moment, focused on bringing these latest planets to the watchtower to add one of them to the constellation. But which one? He asks cackle, who refuses to answer his master in any meaningful way. Of course he does, useless flameskull. With no clues to the contrary, Kaddim places the emerald planet into the fourth and final slot of the constellation.<br /><br /><br />OOC: Ross, Xann removed some blight from me, but its not reflected in the vitals tab, FYI. DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-32238175169609123622012-10-12T11:44:41.739-04:002012-10-12T11:44:41.739-04:00The gems fit into sockets previously seen. No new ...The gems fit into sockets previously seen. No new information has been presented, nothing has changed.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-47277853620332961902012-10-12T11:23:26.239-04:002012-10-12T11:23:26.239-04:00peering at the constellations and the locations wh...peering at the constellations and the locations where planets are aligning in the stone slab, Brand will recall the constellations from the observatory, and see of any of the placed planets now call one or any of those constellations home. Brand will also attempt to make any connection he can between the planet's constellations, and the "out of place" constellation<br /><br />tech: <br /><br />History +13Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587569997698151853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-72600824106064358622012-10-12T10:12:15.063-04:002012-10-12T10:12:15.063-04:00[NETTLE]
The stretched facial flesh of dozens of h...<b>[NETTLE]</b><br />The stretched facial flesh of dozens of humanoids have been nailed to this brimstone archway at the top of a balcony off the eastern edge of the tower. Many babble in an unknown language.<br />The faces are cut from forsaken shells, an undead monster common in the netherworld.<br />The archway radiates very faint teleportation magic that grows in power with each planet fitted into the standing stone.<br />Thou detects no signs of immediate danger.<br /><br /><i>[TECH] Arcana (15)+13, Perception (18)+9</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-72727333640411592922012-10-12T09:47:55.406-04:002012-10-12T09:47:55.406-04:00The corridor in this room has been nagging at Nett...The corridor in this room has been nagging at Nettle's curiosity since they descended to the depths of the tower. <br /><br />Motioning to his allies, Nettle will skulk over and investigate.<br /><br />Tech:<br /><br />Fly towards the sulfurous archway, 1 square up.<br />Search for traps and magical auras.<br /><br />Stealth +12<br />Perception +9<br />Arcana +13BFlathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949851841809689477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-6464285281320449442012-10-12T09:24:21.220-04:002012-10-12T09:24:21.220-04:00[KADDIM]
After going through a few combinations, t...<b>[KADDIM]</b><br />After going through a few combinations, thou discovers the exact place wherein each of the three planets (Jade, Onyx, Diamond) fit into the standing stone; leaving a fourth, empty socket. The planet-stones stick into their orbits as some sort of magnetic or otherwise attractive force grips them tightly.<br /><br />OOC: Score updated, <i>CRUSADERS!</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-41953507951575204162012-10-12T08:30:00.428-04:002012-10-12T08:30:00.428-04:00After arriving back in the ambulatory, three plane...After arriving back in the ambulatory, three planets in hand, Kaddim and co return to the watchtower. Once there, his intent is to see if the planets somehow fit into the standing circle they originally found. <br /><br />OOC: Are the planets each of various size, do they seem to fit into the black spots on the constellation? Kaddim will hold them close but not place them yet. Arcana +13 Perception +11 if necessary.DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-2330505901912531262012-08-21T18:05:04.084-04:002012-08-21T18:05:04.084-04:00Sensing no danger, the door is opened and the next...Sensing no danger, the door is opened and the next room is revealed: <b>BLEAK SEMINARY</b>.<br /><br />http://dmg42.blogspot.com/2012/08/snd-02-bleak-seminary.htmlRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-8061791065939928972012-08-21T17:43:53.016-04:002012-08-21T17:43:53.016-04:00Sticking to the shadows Oros follows his companion...Sticking to the shadows Oros follows his companions down the hall way keeping a wary eye and ear out for any dioabolical suprises the Heresiarch may have in store.<br /><br />Stealth +12<br />Perception +11Gingerbeard Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583897869028256612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-23693606978568056952012-08-21T17:32:24.225-04:002012-08-21T17:32:24.225-04:00Squinting his eyes towards the hidden passage, Bra...Squinting his eyes towards the hidden passage, Brand descends through the passageway behind his allies searching for any more hidden secrets. At the bottom, determined to do things on his own, he also checks the door for any arcane origins before (if none found still) venturing to the front of the group to open the door.<br /><br />Perception +5<br />Arcana +13Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587569997698151853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-7159396074917910252012-08-21T16:53:14.204-04:002012-08-21T16:53:14.204-04:00Talon then cups his ear to the door, attempting to...Talon then cups his ear to the door, attempting to discern any noise originating from the other side.<br /><br />perception +15Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-90401104065419534382012-08-21T16:51:07.466-04:002012-08-21T16:51:07.466-04:00[TALON]
The brass door is well-oiled and shows lit...<b>[TALON]</b><br />The brass door is well-oiled and shows little wear. It appears to be of an overly simplified design, two double-bolted hinges on either side holding up doors with easy-to-see through gaps, with no evidence of foul play.<br /><br />Thou smells fire and smoke upon yonder side of doors.<br /><br /><i>[TECH] Perception check (17)+15</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-1831701759004187752012-08-21T16:47:43.075-04:002012-08-21T16:47:43.075-04:00Talon will study the door, searching the seams and...Talon will study the door, searching the seams and hinges for any signs of mechanical malice.<br /><br />Perception +15<br />Thievery +12Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-40881774430599732232012-08-21T16:44:09.405-04:002012-08-21T16:44:09.405-04:00(Same results as Nettle.)(Same results as Nettle.)Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-79826403881318096182012-08-21T16:43:30.417-04:002012-08-21T16:43:30.417-04:00[NETTLE]
The doors are not magical. The image is e...<b>[NETTLE]</b><br />The doors are not magical. The image is evocative of the art styles produced when the Heresiarch first came to the world and depict a great warrior from the homelands of the Heresiarch.<br /><br /><i>[TECH] Arcana check (1)+13; Religion check (12)+13; History check (13)+13</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.com