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Calaethis Dragonsbane · 11-09-2004, 01:48 AM

Aln'aeor gave Able an icy look and reprimanded, "You are as close to evil to anyone who has ever graced these hallowed forests. Have a care, animator of the dead, for those who stray too far into death's realm often become as death itself and you shall no longer be 'living' in the true sense of the word. You are also foolish, necromancer - Seeking knowledge for power's sake is a dangerous course. Have a care, lest you find yourself spiralling down on the path of destruction. Not all things can be answered - in this life, or in death's realm. Those who cannot accept this, often go mad."

With a sigh, the great oak paused, "Normally, I would not give such a blessing to one as disrespectful, self absorbed or one who’s only interest in their own gain, but it was offered freely, and thus, I am bound by my word."

Addressing the entire party, Aln’aeor continued, "Each of your abilities shall match and compliment your skills and personality in some form or other. To that end, as you grow and develop, so shall they."

Smiling down at the halfling benevolently, Aln’aeor finished, "Of course not, small one."

The remaining two, Able and Artelm felt the tree’s magicks course through them and whilst Artelm found it a strangely refreshing feeling, Able did not. To the necromancer, the tree’s magicks stank of life so vividly, he could not help but think of his own mortality…

Eventually, after what seemed like an eternity, Able was freed from the eerie greenish light and the elves were looking at him strangely.

~~~

Aeriah thanked the oak once again, bowed low and set off without bothering to wait for the others. He seemed distant, lost in thought and highly reflective. As he left, Aln’aeor called out "Should you find a stone gateway ringed with six statues, it will take you to other such rings. However, in order to work it, you will need a talisman, or a statue. There is said to be one hidden within these forests near the bass of the mountains. Such a portal could cut down your journey by days. This is all I know and I wish you the very best with your quest. Perhaps this titbit of knowledge will aid you."

Then the tree fell silent, the face fading back into the bark.

For once, Kyr was silent, although the little pixie was not flying with her companion, instead choosing to sit on Faironi’s shoulder.

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OOC: Ok, just to recap, this is what everyone gets:

Innate Abilities*: (1/day)

Hypnotism - Drusalia
Faerie Fire - Faironi
Cure Light Wounds - Kyr
True Strike – Verrion
Bless Weapon - Aeriah
Pass Without a Trace - Artelm
Inflict Light Wounds - Able

*cast as a spell without using any spell slots, level 1 caster

Aeriah +1 Str
Verrion +1 Int
Faironi +1 Wis
Drusilia +1 Con
Artelm +1 Wis
Able +1 Dex

Quest: Level up

- Also, Salia, at level 3 you get another feat – you forgot to add one.

Also, I'm not altogether sure what the rest of you want to do now, so I'll let you post and then write another "DM" post, k?

11-09-2004, 01:48 AM	#130
Calaethis Dragonsbane Legion Symbol Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Somewhere in between Age: 40 Posts: 7,029	Aln'aeor gave Able an icy look and reprimanded, "You are as close to evil to anyone who has ever graced these hallowed forests. Have a care, animator of the dead, for those who stray too far into death's realm often become as death itself and you shall no longer be 'living' in the true sense of the word. You are also foolish, necromancer - Seeking knowledge for power's sake is a dangerous course. Have a care, lest you find yourself spiralling down on the path of destruction. Not all things can be answered - in this life, or in death's realm. Those who cannot accept this, often go mad." With a sigh, the great oak paused, "Normally, I would not give such a blessing to one as disrespectful, self absorbed or one who’s only interest in their own gain, but it was offered freely, and thus, I am bound by my word." Addressing the entire party, Aln’aeor continued, "Each of your abilities shall match and compliment your skills and personality in some form or other. To that end, as you grow and develop, so shall they." Smiling down at the halfling benevolently, Aln’aeor finished, "Of course not, small one." The remaining two, Able and Artelm felt the tree’s magicks course through them and whilst Artelm found it a strangely refreshing feeling, Able did not. To the necromancer, the tree’s magicks stank of life so vividly, he could not help but think of his own mortality… Eventually, after what seemed like an eternity, Able was freed from the eerie greenish light and the elves were looking at him strangely. ~~~ Aeriah thanked the oak once again, bowed low and set off without bothering to wait for the others. He seemed distant, lost in thought and highly reflective. As he left, Aln’aeor called out "Should you find a stone gateway ringed with six statues, it will take you to other such rings. However, in order to work it, you will need a talisman, or a statue. There is said to be one hidden within these forests near the bass of the mountains. Such a portal could cut down your journey by days. This is all I know and I wish you the very best with your quest. Perhaps this titbit of knowledge will aid you." Then the tree fell silent, the face fading back into the bark. For once, Kyr was silent, although the little pixie was not flying with her companion, instead choosing to sit on Faironi’s shoulder. --- OOC: Ok, just to recap, this is what everyone gets: Innate Abilities: (1/day) Hypnotism - Drusalia Faerie Fire - Faironi Cure Light Wounds - Kyr True Strike – Verrion Bless Weapon - Aeriah Pass Without a Trace - Artelm Inflict Light Wounds - Able cast as a spell without using any spell slots, level 1 caster Aeriah +1 Str Verrion +1 Int Faironi +1 Wis Drusilia +1 Con Artelm +1 Wis Able +1 Dex Quest: Level up - Also, Salia, at level 3 you get another feat – you forgot to add one. Also, I'm not altogether sure what the rest of you want to do now, so I'll let you post and then write another "DM" post, k?