Ephesos

Session today, in seven hours! Originally Posted By: Tamia, Scholar of All "The mineral deposits in the Malino Mountains scattered and unpredictable, frequently occurring in unnatural places. I've even heard of a town built by a stream that comes down from an exposed gold vein in the peaks, so that it literally shines during the summer."

Watch the speech. That is all. Discuss here if you feel it necessary.

Originally Posted By: RCCCL I didn't realize at the time, but this Thursday is my mothers birthday, I may be a little late but can still make the session(I could still be on time). Sorry, I hadn't realized it when I filled out the calendar. Let's be realistic here, I'll probably be a little late when it comes to being prepared. But hey, I've been working on maps ahead of time this week! I even have one drawn out... just not converted into spreadsheet form. Originally Posted By: Egues-Tol, Necromancer "I studied as an apprentice under the same master as Shrakka-Tos. She was a fiendishly-brilliant summoner, and produced some of the most bizarre creatures I've ever seen... and I have seen strange things indeed. However, her ethics were... dubious. I have always wondered what became of her."

Pardon my double post, but the log of last session is up! Download it at your own peril! Also, a reminder, next session is Thursday, January 20th, 6pm CST. Be there! Click to reveal.. (Quooooooooooooooooooooootes) Mal: "...well, they certainly know where we are now." Josun: "Hrm, well, I'm going to bed, wake me for my watch, or if Kurex lights us all on fire." Kurex: "I fail to see anyone within several hundred miles more capable of starting fires than myself." Aurora: "Hey, uh, I'm not saying I know anything about spiders, but I can't help but think that if there are this many of them they're probably baby spiders. That has pretty worrying implications." Adira: "Does anyone else hear drums?" Rikkla: "I... I've never met any of you. Did Trassak send you?" Lastly, some leveling minutiae: Adira totally has one unspent skill point, since it'll only take 4 to raise her Perception (I'm not counting the racial bonus in factoring the cost). Mal spent one point too many... 5+6 for First Aid's two ranks, then 1+2 for Artifice and 1 for Bows makes 15.

Originally Posted By: Lilith Originally Posted By: Dantius Quick question: Is there anything we can do to increase Stamina? Like a perk/feat, or a special encounter, or a per level bonus, or does it just stay at 10, forever? you realise that if you had more stamina points you'd just have to spend more of them for the same effect right It has actually crossed my mind to offer extra Stamina reserves as a reward, but I wouldn't cheapen it by just increasing all the costs (since it would neatly defeat the purpose of the whole exercise). That said, it would take something truly epic to gain Stamina, since it is currently such a precious resource. Don't expect to be doubling it any time soon, is what I'm saying. For the time being, your best bet is to keep an eye on your expenditures, and remember that pushing yourself to the limit is only valuable if you can survive. Originally Posted By: Khashen, the Oracle of Selos "It is fitting you would ask that, Keoshor. So many ask, but hardly any comprehend. It is like walking down a hallway, but looking ahead to see yourself walking down the same hallway. And then you see the hallway branch off, as one of you stumbles on a stone or shifts their weight slightly. And then you look down that hallway, and see further branches. I choose my path as I go, taken from the fleeting glimpses of that hall of mirrors."

Greetings, all! In order: 1. My apologies for my absence since last session, as well as the lack of log. I'm going to make myself do it soon. 2. I still need a levelup from Dantius. 3. Next session is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 20th, 6pm CST, in "spidwebRPrumors". Be there, and above all, be prepared! (Bared teeth and ambitions are optional) So to apologize for the delays, I've sketched out a quick little legend: Click to reveal.. (The Legend of Malino, told by Kura) It is a story so old that it has faded from the memories of all but the land itself, and the few of us who hear the spirits. One that echoes through the ages, giving form to that which we know today. I bring you the tale of Malino. Aeons ago, when the world was at peace and the gods still walked among us, there was a dragon. His name was Malino, and he was none other than the consort of Phol-Phoram herself! When he passed his wings blotted out the sky, and when he spoke the mountains trembled. He wielded the powers of a god, but he was kind, for his ways were as Phol-Phoram's. But there was another, a deity newly ascended, who envied him. His name is lost to memory, and such the better. He wished to carve a place for himself in the pantheon, and more importantly find a place at Phol-Phoram's side. So he took it upon himself to slay Malino. Well not only was Malino powerful, but he was cunning. As he flew he would weave the air around himself, so that he would be protected from the ignorant mortals who feared him... even then, our people were at times dim-witted. So when the traitor god tried to knock him from the skies with daggers of lightning, he failed. But such was this rogue's madness that he continued. A second time, the traitor forced volcanoes to spew forth lava when Malino flew overhead, hoping to drag him to a fiery death. But a single flap of Malino's wings was enough to cool the magma itself! So the traitor redoubled his efforts, and set to scheming once more. Now as I said, these were the days when the gods would walk among us, sometimes taking mortal form for a time. So the traitor god disguised himself as a radiant dragonborn that resembled Phol-Phoram's mortal form, and sent word to Malino that she had been kidnapped while mortal. The traitor then hid himself away in one of the deep places of the earth, and waited. Soon, Malino came, searching for Phol-Phoram. Before long, he came to the place where the traitor waited. Malino saw, and knew at once what was at stake. The two fought, tooth and claw, for days and months! Their rage shook the foundations of the earth itself, even moving the islands! On the surface, none knew what had transpired, so no help arrived. While Malino was powerful, he did not possess the traitor's divine spark, so eventually the mighty dragon tired. With one final burst of energy, he seized the traitor in his claws, and flew at full speed upward, parting the earth above him by sheer force of will! He knew that if he could simply reach Phol-Phoram, the fight would be over! But it was not meant to be. When Malino broke through to the sky, the traitor dealt a killing blow. In a final act of desperation, Malino bit down on the traitor's neck, holding him as they plummeted back towards the ground. The god struggled, but to no avail. They struck the ground with all the force of creation itself, sundering and warping the earth so violently that mountains arose around them, forever preserving the final moments of their fight in stone. This is why the Malino Mountains bear his name, for that is where he struck the earth. And because Phol-Phoram still grieves to this day, the stars shine more brightly in the Malino Mountains than anywhere else on Mote.

Originally Posted By: Rowen Every time I read about the cool dinos I think of Granius. "Hah! Now that's how you archaeology!" It's obvious... Granius is a time-traveler who named all of these dinosaurs! It would explain so much!!!

Originally Posted By: Oviraptor Probably a sandstorm. Whether the sandstorm was migrating or just taking a stroll is anyone's guess, though. Sandstorms are non-migratory!

It's owned by AOL. Need we say more? *shrug* Originally Posted By: Kura, beastlord "Few things can match a shimmerscale swarm's beauty. The trick is not letting them burrow into your skull."

So I see that under half the party bothered with my little assignment. But, no matter. Remember, session 9 is THIS WEDNESDAY!!! We're gonna try out a new room this week, so everyone should come to "spidwebRPrumors". Take that, lag! Originally Posted By: Mara Manyfaces "Deception is so simple when they expect you to be someone else."

(I would like to add this resolution to the pile, as well.)

With 2010 behind us (finally!) and 2011 just begun, it is that most arbitrary of times when we set down goals for ourselves for the next arbitrary length of time! Or to clarify, time for new year's resolutions. Last year, we didn't have a proper thread for this. In fact, the last time I recall a proper thread for this, it was back over at Shadow Vale. Or maybe I'm just remembering things wrong. But no matter! We should not have to stoop to re-using a holiday thread for this sort of thing, it deserves a thread of its own! So I wholeheartedly invite all in the community to come and share your resolutions for the coming year, and whether or not you lived up to the previous year's. And regardless of your goals (or lack thereof), I'd like to wish everyone a fantastic 2011! Originally Posted By: Myself, 1 year ago My resolution for next year: Spend New Year's Eve doing something away from my family. ...dangit. Next year, I swear.

Originally Posted By: Synergy I remember fondly the dinosaur mod for Civilization II. It really was an excellent mod, and the dinosaurs were fun to "research," "build" and fight with. They made great noises. -S- Definitely. I agree wholeheartedly with this, and wish it were still possible to play Civ II on any of my computers.

Originally Posted By: Tyranicus Not quite, there was a TV miniseries set in the same location many years after the books. The miniseries was fairly decent (far better than I had dared hope, at least). After having grown up with a fair number of the Dinotopia books, I wish it had continued...

Woooooo! Yay! Huzzah! Etcetera! Can't wait for Arrhinoceratops, which has the uncanny power to make people roll 20s.

Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba Is your name visible in that picture, by any chance? Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good picture of the place I signed.

YAY SNOW AT CHRISTMAS! Snow! More snow! EVEN MOAR SNOW!

Major bumpage! First, some pics from my recent trip to Chicago: The bean Gino's East (I've signed the walls with my moniker each time I've been there) The city at night Then some unrelated snow pics.

Originally Posted By: Lilith you forgot to actually include the quotes in that post Lies! They were always there. I swear I did not use my mod powers to... oh screw it, whatever. Fixed, at any rate. Also, for the record, I meant to specify that I'd like to see the descriptions posted in the thread. It'll be more fun that way. Originally Posted By: traditional Dwarven toast "May the gods bless our labors today, and our wine as well!"

Hey folks, happy Boxing Day! Have a log! Click to reveal.. (I gift-wrapped these quotes for you!) Kurex: "Well, obviously we're being watched. I am with the group you know." Josun: "Stupid ranged attackers, too scared to go toe to toe. Come down you chickens!" Aurora: "Stupid pollen! Stupid spear wounds! I hate the jungle!" Adira: "It does seem unusually dangerous around here, but everything's been really tense lately. It's not really surprising." Mal: "Note to self. Wear gloves before doing that again." Also, because I am being pulled away for a family gathering out of state that will likely leave me without net access for this entire week*, there will be no one-shot until after the New Year. My apologies, this was decided about two hours ago, and I had no input. Fortunately, the schedule would not have permitted a Rumors session until then anyway! So, I can say that the next session of Rumors of My Death will be Wednesday, January 5th, at 6pm CST. Stay tuned, we might shift rooms in light of recent lag. Until then, this is your homework. As a DM, I often half-ass improvise spell descriptions, as well as combat techniques. Before next session, describe how at least one of your spells/techniques appears when used in combat (or out of combat if you prefer). Preferably in some amount of detail. Originally Posted By: traditional Elven toast "Life is strange, life is wonderful. Raise your glass to life!" * - If I can get my old router through airport security without hassle, I might be able to remedy this...

Like I said, I've been working on it. And voila, here it is, just one day before the next session! Like I said, been pretty busy here. My apologies once more. Anyway. Click to reveal.. (QUOTES) Aurora: "Are... are those things native to the jungle? Wait, don't tell me, I don't even want to know." Mal: "...Kurex, don't insult the woman." Kurex: "The cloak, fine. A torture instrument. But why go to the trouble of cursing an item and then giving it a beneficial effect?" Adira: "I'm a bit attached to what little social aptitude I already posess." Josun: "Dang it, Kurex hand that wand to someone else." Mannik: "I'm going to go ahead and say that you owe me twenty more gold." Yup, next session is Thursday, December 23rd, at 6pm CST. Be there, or be eaten by locusts! Or both!

Alright folks. Once more, I apologize for all the delays. But here's the good news. I am ready to schedule session 8, and it will be Thursday, December 23rd, at 6pm CST in the usual place! Also, assuming I am not out of town (may happen due to family concerns beyond my control), I would like to put the one-shot Escape From Sarden sometime between Christmas and New Year's. I would like to emphasize that anyone will be open to join, and I will give preference to people not in the main campaign. Click to reveal.. (In which I make excuses...) So yeah. Sorry. I have not forgotten the campaign, I've just been run-down with pretty much everything. On top of a little of this, I guess. (WARNING: Link contains language.) At least it's not like this... (WARNING: Even more language here. It's Penny-Arcade though, so what do you expect?) Those were basically too timely to not share, but yeah, they hit pretty close to where I'm at. The last few weeks have not been all that great, so I am happily taking a vacation this weekend to celebrate my 5-year anniversary with my wonderful girlfriend. We will be far away from everything, and it will be awesome. Hopefully, I will return recharged and ready to try and kill you all again. 'Til then, walk with Liea!

Why oh why did we ever re-enable images? ...as for the actual topic, good lord. I do not let people mess with my system, ever.

He used punctuation, that was the mistake...

I think we're all missing the fact that Dintiradan already won this thread.