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(1052) Evil DM: GAME START 5:11 AM

Inside the Medusae family castle the staff is in an uproar Lord Medusae has summoned the entire family to the meeting hall

The staff now in quite the hustle tries to ready the main chamber for the entire family

(1052) a staff member: "Sir Sir!"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Yes?
(1052) a staff member: "Sire Merclynn you grandfather is summoning everyone to the meeting chamber."
** a staff member looks rather nervous "He seemed rather upset." **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looked worried, " what is the reason for the summon?" **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Upset?? on what matters?
(1052) a staff member: "I am only a servant sire its not my place to know."
** a staff member bows her head an motions in the direction of the chamber **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae pursed his lips, "very well then I shall go" **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae walks toward the chamber **
Attempting to ENABLE moderation in the current room...
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looks around **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae talked to himself "nothing changed much" **

Inside the chamber most of the family has gathered including your wife and children. As you enter the large room the seated member turn and greet you with a nod as one of the servants leads towards grandfather

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae performs a bow at his grandfather, and his parents **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae he took a seat next to his wife **
** Grandfather Medusae turns a smile of his face trying to cover the worrier that is very apparent **
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "Greeting my grandson I am sorry to call you at such a late hour."
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae pats his 3 children and give a peck on his wife's cheek **

It is about 11pm at night this is a very odd summons

(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Its ok granddad, it seems something bother you
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: May I know what is wrong?
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "An event has happened that I thought I would not see in even my long lived time."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Event?
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looked puzzled **
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "It seem we have after all these years made contact with those who were buried within the Underdark."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Underdark?? They are true??
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: I mean not just legends?
(1055) Sardis (enter): 05:21
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "No my grandson."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: SO what is the problem here?
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "We thought it might be the dwarves who we would first contact.... this being is no dwarf."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Then?
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "The imperial court is very unsure what to do about him. And this historians are not quite sure what he is."
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "It is clear he is from the Underdark and any information we can obtain will bring honor and power to our family."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: SO this being is at the Imperial Court? What did the emperor do?
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "You who has been gifted with the family sword and coat of arms." says grandfather pointing at Merclynn
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looks as worried abut excited at the same time **
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "I entrust you to represent our family as the imperial meeting."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: As the delegate from our family?
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "Yes."
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "As you know we have allies and enemies within the court."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: I am Honored granddaddy!
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: "We must not foil this chance to gain favor with the emperor."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Don't worry, I will be careful
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: I will make you proud of me
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Honor to our family!
** Grandfather Medusae nods his head "Good I expect now less. Be off we must be of the first to arrive." **
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: now = no
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: OK!
(1052) Grandfather Medusae: -Scene-

As Merclynn Medusae heads to the imperial courts to meet this uninvited and very unexpected guest a plot begins to brew within the courts

(1052) an elderly man hidden by shadows: "Tell me of this visitor."
(1052) a young woman dressed in green and black: "Sir it seems one of the Underdark has made contact."
(1052) an elderly man hidden by shadows: "This does not bode well for us... We must see his tales are taken to the grave with him."
(1052) an elderly man hidden by shadows: "We must be subtle, you know what to do my child let our enemies take the fall."
(1052) a young woman dressed in green and black: "I understand my lord." says the woman who darts out of the room quickly
(1052) an elderly man hidden by shadows: "The game is afoot." he says as he leans back with a vile laugh
(1052) Evil DM: -End Scene-
(1053) Merclynn Medusae (whispering): really evil...lol
(1051) Oro (whispering): where exactly am I? A prison in the castle or of the castle or what?

A few hours earlier in the main hut of the Zug Clan young orcish warrior prepare for their what may be their last trip

Oro one of the stout few stand proud as the chief approaches them

(1052) orcish chief: "Noble warriors!"
(1052) orcish chief: "The clan calls upon you to take this last venture."
** (1051) Oro stands there in a military-like formation. **
(1052) orcish chief: "If any of you wish to cower from this venture no honor will be lost."
(1052) orcish chief: "For those who stay this line in the books of history you names shall be scribed!"
** orcish chief turns a glance towards Oro **
(1051) Oro: "Yes, sir?"
(1052) orcish chief: "Warrior I have heard of your loss."
** (1051) Oro glances downward with a sad expression on his face. **
(1052) orcish chief: "Do you take this venture as a means of escape or do you seek the glory of a true Warrior to fears no danger."
(1051) Oro: "Yes...sir."
(1051) Oro: "A little of both, sir. Although, I'd have to say the survival of our city is the highest priority. My loss is done, but I hope to save the lives of many out there."
** orcish chief beams a toothy smile at the men and women who remained in the line **
(1052) an orcish chief: "What do you say warriors!"
(1052) an orcish chief: "Who will walk into the unknown with no fear!"
(1051) Oro: "I say cowering here is for the weak, sir!"
(1051) Oro: "I will eat fear as if it were a glowing mushroom, sir!"
(1052) an orcish chief: "It begins! Summon the Spirit Caller!"

An elderly orc supported by a wooden cane and two aids enters the hut

(1051) Oro: "Found him, sir."
(1052) an elderly orc: "Know this may be your last journey young ones."
(1052) an elderly orc: "When the portal open only fate will be your guide.
(1051) Oro: (( ? ))
(1051) Oro: (9 yeah, knew that...I made a not-so-obvious typo. ))
(1052) an elderly orc: "You must find the ancient circle of our people."
(1052) an elderly orc: "If your survive."
(1052) an elderly orc: "The world has changed the spirits tell me of terrible things above."
(1052) an elderly orc: "Keep your wits and use your senses you quest not for yourselves but for us all." she says raising a cloth wrapped fist

the woman walks over to a small stone circle about 7ft in diameter and opens a glowing green portal

(1052) an elderly orc: "Enter...."
** (1051) Oro draws his sword and runs head-first into the circle. **
(1051) Oro: "YARGH!!!"
(1051) Oro: "Zugzug..."

The world flashes as you enter the spirit realm for a moment

(1051) Oro: "ooh, shiny..."

You run by the souls of your ancestors who salute you on your journey. You father and mother stand proud as you float by.

(1051) Oro: thinking to self, "I'll make you proud!"
** (1051) Oro begins running faster! **

The vision ends and the world comes back to focus

You find yourself in the middle of a busy street in what seems to be a city

(1053) Merclynn Medusae: ((lol))
(1051) Oro: undercommon "The light, it burns!!!!"
(1051) Oro: undercommon "Damnit, my eyes were fully dilated...why couldn't they have done something about that!"

The strange creature is quickly surrounded by city guards screaming in a strange language at him

(1051) Oro: undercommon "The sun hurts more than I thought =/"
(1051) Oro: gets up, brushes off some dirt and debris, and squints at the small people undercommon "What are you saying?

The have lowered spears and some look ready to attack till an elderly man seems to command them to lower their weapons

** (1051) Oro reaches to pick up my own weapon. **
(1052) an elderly man: undercommon "How do you speak the lost language?"
(1051) Oro: undercommon "How do you?"
(1052) an elderly man: "I am a sage of the old way with is quite lucky for you."
(1052) an elderly man: "Are you from... below."
(1051) Oro: "Below? If you mean the Underdark, then yes."
** a young woman dressed in green and black peers at you from the crowd then runs off **
(1051) Oro: remembering his mission "That's right, we have to hurry."
(1051) Oro: "We need your help."
(1052) an elderly man: "Help?"
(1051) Oro: frantically "Hurry, hurry, get and army or something, we need your help!"
(1052) an elderly man: "Calm yourself."
(1052) an elderly man: "For now.. for your safety I must place you in custody."
(1051) Oro: "Our city's being taken over by some squid-faced buggers, and I think we're losing!"
(1051) Oro: "Custody?"
(1051) Oro: "I haven't done anything..."
** an elderly man nod **
(1051) Oro: "or do you mean custard?"
(1052) an elderly man: "You will not be harmed."
(1051) Oro: "I'd like some custard...it's yummy"
** (1051) Oro grins at the thought of more food. **
(1052) an elderly man: "But his highness must speak with you."
(1051) Oro: "Cheery custard is good :D"
(1051) Oro: "Highness? Has he had too many glowing shrooms?"
** an elderly man the mans eyes narrow **
(1051) Oro: "What, you don't like glowing shrooms or something?"
(1052) an elderly man: in common "Take him away do not harm him!" undercommon "Go with these gentlemen."
(1051) Oro: "Okay, but only if I get custard..."
** (1051) Oro places big huge sword on his shoulder and follows the men. **

A procession to the royal palace begins with a strange creature in the center of the group

(1051) Oro: undercommon "Highness? I don't see any glowing shrooms, here. Is it because of the bright lights around here?"

You are ushered at spear tip it seems to a small but comfortable room within a large palace

The guards either don't understand or ignore you

(1051) Oro: to the man with the spear, undercommon "Are you the highness?"
(1051) Oro: "Why are you ignoring me?"

The man glances at you the points towards the room

(1051) Oro: "Do you need some glowing mushrooms?"
(1051) Oro: "I want some glowing mushrooms -_-"
(1051) Oro: ushering to the guard "Gimme some glowing mushrooms"

The man points into the room this time his spear slightly lowered

(1051) Oro: covering his privates, yelling "Hey, watch where you're pointing that thing!"

The man points into the room again

(1051) Oro: no longer yelling "And stop pointing...that's very rude."
** (1051) Oro puts sword on the floor against the wall and lies down in the bed. **
(1051) Oro: "Yargh...I wonder when this highness is getting here...I want some custard and shrooms, damnit..."
(1051) Oro: "I wonder how that'd taste together..."
** (1051) Oro contemplates that with all his brain power... **
(1052) Evil DM: -Scene-
** (1051) Oro mumbles to himself running that type of scenario through his head. **

As the orc waits in his new accommodations a gathering is taking place. Many of the noble families have sent representatives to the grand council meeting.

The Emperor sits on his throne of solid ivory as the guest are announced. Young Merclynn is one of the early visitors and acknowledge by the emperor himself.

The prince sits to his fathers side and his mother the opposite side.

(1052) Lord Lou: "Greetings my noble families, this day is the dawn of greatness for the Lion Clan."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Yes Indeed
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Greeting to you too my lord
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae performed a bow **
(1052) Evil DM: Merc> Roll me a gather information check
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: k
(1052) Evil DM: Merc> And a diplomacy check
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: [1d20] -> [20] = (20)
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: [1d20+2] -> [9,2] = (11)
(1052) Lord Lou: "Once all the families have gathered this council shall commence."
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae bows again to the emperor "forgive me your majesty fro my earlier intrusion" **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae waiting for the emperor's response before sitting **
** Lord Lou turns a quick glance towards young Medusae then nods ever so slightly **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae bows again "Thank you your majesty" **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae proceeds to be seated **

After about an hour the prisoner/guest is brought to the meeting chamber when the many families are in attendance

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looks at the creature **
(1051) Oro: undercommon "Hello masses of people!" and begins waving energetically with a big grin on his face.

As Lord Lou speaks his words are translated by a young woman

(1051) Oro: jumping up and down in glee
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looked at the orc as if he is entertaining the crowd **
** (1051) Oro probably doesn't notice Merc... **
(1052) Lord Lou: "So now tell me what brings you here."
(1051) Oro: "well, I was sent here because we need reinforcement thingies to fight off these squid-headed dudes calling themselves Illithids."
(1051) Oro: "They're kind of mean, they suck your brains out without asking you first -_-"
(1051) Oro: "But now, I fear my home city is now being overrun with them

As your words are translated Ooh's and Ahh's can be heard from the crowd of people

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looks worried **
(1051) Oro: "Did they have some glowing mushrooms?"
(1051) Oro: "Ooh ooh ooh, can I have some glowing mushrooms???"
** (1051) Oro opens his mouth in eager anticipation and a look of excitement on his face. **

The aid stares at you rather strange and does not seem to translate what you are saying

(1051) Oro: closing his mouth "I take that as a no?"

An annoyed look forms on the emperor's face

(1052) Lord Lou: "Well what did he say!"

The aid translates

(1053) Merclynn Medusae: "your Majesty, I may have a clue"
** (1051) Oro looks at Merc. **
** Lord Lou turns a sharp eye to the speaker **
(1052) Lord Lou: "Well stand an be heard though to waste the time of the court is a perilous affair."
** (1051) Oro begins looking around for shiny things... **
(1051) Oro: Search [1d20-1] -> [13,-1] = (12)
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae stands up and bow to the emperor, "If his simple description may fit, I would assume the creature that this orc describing is Mind Flayer **
(1052) Lord Lou: "Go on.."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: That these creatures will attack using their mind powers and immobilizes the victim and suck all their brain essence out of the victim. If they grow in numbers, they may be a great threat to our city as well
(1051) Oro: ((is the translator throwing all this to me as well? ))
(1052) Lord Lou: "Hmm, what you say makes truth."
(1052) Lord Lou: ((no)
(1051) Oro: (( thought so -_- ))
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: So, I think we should aid these orc creatures and rid them of the evil that might be spreading to our lands
(1051) Oro: growing slightly impatient "What're they saying?"
(1052) Lord Lou: "I have a task for you young... Medusae" says the emperor after being prompted by one of his aides."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Yes your majesty?
(1052) Lord Lou: "Your family with is influence and wealth will assist this creature for now."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Yes your majesty, we will complete it with utmost urgency
(1052) Lord Lou: "If it is found out that there is some merit to the threat he presents this council only then will any action be taken."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Yes, I will see to it your majesty

The translator translates for Oro

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae bows to the Emperor **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looked at the Orc **
(1051) Oro: "Me threaten you? I need help, why I threaten you guys?"

The orc is ushered towards the Medusae family seating where only lord Merclynn is seated

(1051) Oro: undercommon "Hello lil one."
(1052) the translator: "He is in your care."
(1051) Oro: "How are you?"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: "yes
** the translator bows deeply as do those in attendance in the court **
** (1051) Oro also bows, as this person obviously demands it... **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae bows deeply to the emperor **
(1051) Oro: "Am I doing it right?"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae face the orc **
** (1051) Oro bows deeper... **
** the translator nods towards Oro **
(1051) Oro: "Yargh, your customs are wierd =/"
(1051) Oro: "Where's my custard? I never got my custard..."
(1051) Oro: "And why doesn't his highness have any shrooms? I thought he was supposed to have some..."
(1051) Oro: "You guys are weird."
(1052) the translator: "That is a matter of stature that is the Emperor."
(1052) the translator: "We refer to our.. chief as His Highness."
(1051) Oro: "Emperor, huh?"
(1051) Oro: "Ooooh, still confused =/"
(1051) Oro: "Why call him highness if he isn't high?"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae use hand sign tell the orc emperor is a leader of the place **
(1051) Oro: "Are you sure, lil one?"
** (1051) Oro takes Merc's hand begins gnawing playfully on it... **
(1051) Oro: "yarharghargh...
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae takes his hands away and glared with blue waters in his eyes **
(1051) Oro: "hmm...need a handkerchief?"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae put a hand sign with a no not **
(1051) Oro: "You're confusing me even more -_-"
(1051) Oro: "Mr translator dude, wanna help me out, here?"
(1052) the translator: ((Its going to take a few weeks but you can learn very basic common and vise versa for him to learn undercommon so you can communicate))

With a thundering sound a gong sounds throughout the castle the meeting is over

(1051) Oro: yelling "YAAAGH!!! So damned loud!"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae decides to learn undercommon so he can talk to the orc **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: orc*
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: SHhhh orc

Two guards usher you two away from the crowd of people

(1053) Merclynn Medusae: "follow me orc"
(1051) Oro: "Hello crowd of people!!!" continuing the energetic and oh so entertaining happy greetings.
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae pulls the orc along **
(1051) Oro: "Yargh!"
(1051) Oro: "Oro?"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae put the hand sigh for quiet **
(1051) Oro: "Oro..."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Oro?

You are lead down a flight of stairs neither of you remember taking on the way in.

The stairs wind down into a cave opening

(1051) Oro: "Where are going?"

One of the guards smiles and says in common "Home.. home.."

(1051) Oro: "Oro?"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: "My home."

The two guards take a step back and lower their spears

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae looked around **
(1051) Oro: covering privates again "You guys gotta stop doing that!"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: what is the meaning of this?
(1051) Oro: "I wanna have kids eventually, dammit!"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae make hand sign to Oro to defend himself **
(1051) Oro: "But I don't want to eat your hand"
** (1051) Oro draws sword. **
(1051) Oro: "But, if you insist..."
(1052) a guard: "Your tale cannot leave this cave.."
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae points at the guards and make a sign to ask him Oro to defend himself **
(1052) a guard: "Your death is merely a bonus lord Medusae.." says the guard sarcastically
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Who ordered this?
(1052) a guard: Initiative
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Initiative: [1d20+2] -> [9,2] = (11)
(1051) Oro: Initiative [1d20+2] -> [17,2] = (19)
(1051) Oro: (( ooh, yummy rolls this evening! ))
(1052) Evil DM: Initiative: [1d20+1] -> [3,1] = (4)
(1052) Evil DM: Initiative: [1d20+1] -> [10,1] = (11)
(1052) Evil DM: Initiative Order: -
Initiatve Order
Oro
Merclynn
Guard 1
Guard 2
(1052) Evil DM: ((type -done- at the end of your combat rounds please))
(1052) Evil DM: Oro your up
(1051) Oro: -done-
(1052) Evil DM: Merclynn
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae attacks one of the guards **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Melee: Wakizashi, Masterwork : To hit === [1d20+2] -> [13,2] = (15) -- Damage === [1d6+1] -> [1,1] = (2)

Merclynn moves up and slices into the leather armor of the guard drawing first blood

(1052) Evil DM: Initiative Order: -
Initiatve Order
Oro
Merclynn
Guard 1
Guard 2
(1051) Oro: "What the hell? What'd they ever do to you?"
(1052) Evil DM: Guard 1 charges Oro his spear lowered Attack: [1d20+2] -> [3,2] = (5), Damage [1d8] -> [5] = (5)
(1051) Oro: "ORO!!!"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae make a hand sign they wanted to chop orc head **
(1051) Oro: "You wanna kill me, too?"
(1051) Oro: "Gah, what'd I do to deserve this!!!"
(1051) Oro: attack: [1d20+7] -> [9,7] = (16) for [2d6+7] -> [3,6,7] = (16)dmg.

With a clean bloodless slice the guards body is split in two

(1051) Oro: "RAWR!!!"

He drops to the ground with his torso falling behind his waist

** (1053) Merclynn Medusae give thumbs up to Orc **
(1052) Evil DM: Guard 2 moves in on Merclynn trying to stab at his chest Attack: [1d20+2] -> [1,2] = (3), Damage [1d8] -> [2] = (2)
(1051) Oro: -done-
(1052) Evil DM: (( I don't do crit fumbles))
(1052) Evil DM: Initiative Order: -
Initiative Order
Merclynn
Guard 1 (dead)
Oro
Guard 2
(1052) Evil DM: Merclynn then Oro
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae wacks at the last guard **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Melee: Wakizashi, Masterwork : To hit === [1d20+2] -> [18,2] = (20) -- Damage === [1d6+1] -> [1,1] = (2)

The blade finds its mark in the same spot slicing the mans arm off in a bloody display

(1051) Oro: "Gah, you're so messy."

He falls to the ground screaming then is silent

(1053) Merclynn Medusae: That teach you a lesson to mess up with me
(1051) Oro: thinking to self 'can't be too careful...' attack: [1d20+8] -> [10,8] = (18) for [1d20+7] -> [177,7] = (24)dmg.
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Come Orc
(1052) Evil DM: -combat end-
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae motion the orc to follow him **
** (1051) Oro follows Merc. **
(1051) Oro: "I really don't wanna eat your arm right now...might bite it off."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: come we must go home hurry

Shortly after the battle is over royal guards come charging down the steps at the sounds

** (1051) Oro draws sword again. **
(1051) Oro: "Not more of them!"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae holds on to orc **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: NO
(1051) Oro: "Oro?"
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae make no sign to orc **
(1052) a royal guard: "Explain this!"
** (1051) Oro waits, sword down his side but still in hand. **
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: The 2 guards trying to kill me and this orc
(1051) Oro: "ORO!"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: I was forced to defend
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: and kill them
(1052) a royal guard: "Those are not my men..."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: SO it seems someone wanted us dead
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Can you please report to his Majesty?
(1051) Oro: "Me eat now?"
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: report*
(1052) a royal guard: "My apologies heads will hang for the lack of security in his highnesses castle."
(1052) a royal guard: "I shall escort you out myself."
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: please ensure more escort for our safety
(1053) Merclynn Medusae: Thank you
(1052) a royal guard: "Come quickly it seems your presence is already known."
** (1051) Oro places sword on his shoulder, keeping it draw just in case... **
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae beckons for the orc to follow the royal guard **
** (1051) Oro follows Merc. **
(1051) Oro: "I think you want me to just follow..."
** (1053) Merclynn Medusae follows the royal guard a well **
(1052) a royal guard: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------GAME END