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Path: usenet.ee.pdx.edu!news.reed.edu!sun.lclark.edu!netnews.nwnet.net!alfa02.medio.net!news.sprintlink.net!uunet!not-for-mail From: "Thomas A. Miller" <tmiller@cimmeria.oit.gatech.edu> Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.archives Subject: STORY: Adventurers 254 Followup-To: rec.games.frp.misc Date: 19 Jun 1995 08:58:06 -0400 Organization: UUNET Technologies Inc, Fairfax VA USA Lines: 871 Sender: smm@uunet.uu.net Approved: smm@uunet.uu.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <3s3s8u$k0@rodan.UU.NET> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + THE ADVENTURERS + + + + Epic II + + + + + + + + + + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Many of the locations, non-player characters, spells, and + + other terms used in these stories are the property of TSR, Inc. + + However, this does not mean that TSR in any way endorses or + + authorizes their use, and any such items contained within these + + stories should not be considered representative of TSR in any + + way, shape, or form. + + The player characters contained in these writings are copy- + + right 1995 by Thomas Miller. Any resemblance to any persons + + or characters either real or fictional is utterly coincidental. + + Copying and/or distribution of these tales is permissible only + + under the sole condition that no part of them will be used or + + sold for profit. In that case, I hope you enjoy them... + + + + Thomas Miller + + tmiller@cimmeria.oit.gatech.edu + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + THE PARTY: + + + + Alindyar 16th level dark elven mage (N) + + Arnold 12th level human warrior (NG) + + Ged 14th/14th level grey elven priest/mage (NG) + + Lyra 12th level female dark elven mage (N) + + Mongo 17th level dwarven warrior (CG) + + Gorin 8th level dwarven warrior (CG) + + Peldor 19th level human thief (N) + + Bosco 10th level halfling thief (N) + + Rillen 17th level human warrior (N) + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Date: 1/11/575 C.Y. (Common Year) + + Time: midday + + Place: the Free City of Greyhawk + + Climate: cold + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + "The more things change, the more they stay the same." + + - variously attributed + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CCLIV. Divergence Almost a week after Belphanior's second "falling out" with the Greyhawk authorities, and mere days after the discovery of Peldor's keep to the west of the city, other strange happenings are close behind. Within a booth in the Green Dragon Inn, Peldor and Bosco are having a discussion over lunch. Bosco: ...and they were right. Ged's gone! Peldor: Exactly _where_ did he go? Bosco: That's just it. Nobody knows. He just packed up and left town. Or, should I say, his castle. Not even Arnold knows where he went, much less Nenya. Peldor: Hmm. (wondering if Ged's land falls under the protection of Greyhawk's Thieves' Guild, he decides that it most likely doesn't) Hmmmmm. Bosco: It seems that Arnold's in charge now. Peldor: Hmm. First Belphanior leaves, and now Ged. Pretty soon, there won't be any of us left in Greyhawk. Rillen: (walks up and joins them at the table) All too true. Bosco: Huh? What're you talking about? Rillen: The time has come for me to journey elsewhere, for a while. Peldor: You? Why? Bosco: Yeah, really? Where would you go? Rillen: (looking somewhat distressed) There is something wrong... at the home of the Great Master. Bosco: Great Master? What Great Master? Rillen: Before I met you and the others, I trained for years in a remote monastery. In fact, I was raised there. Peldor: I didn't know that. Rillen: Few people do. Anyhow, something is wrong - I'm sure of it. I must go there, and soon. Bosco: Hey, I've never met a Great Master before. Maybe I should come along. Rillen: Absolutely not. Bosco: (looking disappointed) Peldor: Anything we can do to help? Rillen: Since when are you a charitable organization? Peldor: You never know, you might need help. Bosco: Yeah! And we're the best help there is! Rillen: Not this time. (stands) I must prepare for the trip. Bosco: (sighs, thinking about how he'll never get to meet the Great Master) Peldor: We'll see you later, then. Rillen: I hope so. With that cryptic remark, the big warrior left the inn. Peldor and Bosco could only wonder what was going on. Peldor: I wonder what that was all about? Bosco: Hey, maybe if I train hard enough, _I_ can be the Great Master. Peldor: (ignoring the halfling as he muss to himself) First Belphanior...then Ged...now Rillen. Bosco: That only leaves Mongo and the drow. I wonder where the drow could go. Peldor: Oh, I'm fairly confident that Alindyar and Lyra won't be taking any trips anytime soon. Bosco: Well, then- Mongo: (strolls up) Hey, how's it going? Peldor: Fairly well. Yourself? Mongo: I'm okay. Bosco: So, where are _you_ heading off to? Mongo: How'd you know? Bosco: Uh...err... Peldor: (to Mongo) You too, eh? Where, and why? Mongo: I've spent the past days loading the wisest sages' pockets with gold, so I could find the best legendary armor. Bosco: What? Peldor: I don't understand. Mongo: When we fought that big monster, my magical armor got all shredded. No one seems to have the skill to repair it, so I've decided to find some more armor...better armor...in fact, the _best_ armor! Peldor: The sages told you where to look? Mongo: Not quite. They helped me figure out what to look for, and who might know where to find it. Besides that, I'm on my own. Bosco: Not if you take us along with you. Mongo: Uh, thanks, Bosco. I'd love to have a skilled thief like yourself along on this quest. But I'm sure Peldor needs you here. Peldor: (perhaps sensing the wanderlust in the halfling's eyes) Hmm...actually, he could go, if he wants. I've got the casino well in hand. Mongo: Is that so? (to Bosco) Kid, how'd you like to go with me to the greatest kingdom of the dwarves? Think you'd enjoy that? Bosco: Yeah! Hey, is Gorin going with us? Mongo: You bet. Bosco: All right! Mongo: Heh. Peldor: So you're leaving for awhile too. Mongo: Gotta do it. I can't go into battle without the very best armor. (to Bosco) We'll leave tomorrow. Peldor: Hmm. What are the odds of this happening? Mongo: What? Peldor: All of you leaving for a while. Belphanior, Ged, Rillen, and you. Four people, four quests, four different directions. Mongo: Story of our lives, friend, story of our lives. next: city affairs ftp: ftp.digex.net in /pub/access/dpm/rpg/stories/adventurers www: http://www.gatech.edu/oit/staff/ns/thomas.miller/adv.html notes: You've been waiting for them. There wasn't room in episode 250 for them. Yet they exist. At long last, here they are: Alindyar 16th level drow mage male, 5'6", 101 lbs, black skin, white hair, violet eyes 179 years old al true neutral STR 9 INT 20 WIS 16 DEX 17 CON 15 CHR 13 COM 13 ac -1/2 hp 46 thac0 16, staff, 1-6/1-6 other: permanently susceptible (-3 on saves) to paralyzation unaffected by 1st & 2nd level illusions items: cloak of protection +4 infinite spellbook Bigby wand dual ring (Lyra has the other one) (ESP, protection) mirror of mental prowess bag of holding amulet of extension... 4 potions 7 glass gas globes Zara spellbook Infinite Spellbook This book has more pages than should be physically possible, and is capable of holding any 99 mage spells. common spells: anything illusionary other: size-alterable stone golem Lyra 12th level drow mage female, 5'4", 90 lbs, black skin, white hair, pale violet eyes 99 years old al true neutral STR 7 INT 18 WIS 14 DEX 16 CON 12 CHR 14 COM 17 ac 1 hp 32 thac0 12, dagger +5, 1-4/1-3 +5 items: cloak of protection +3 dual ring (Alindyar has the other one) (ESP, protection) dagger +5 earrings of power boots of flying infinite spellbook blanket of warmth staff of striking crucible of melting 2 potions of extra-healing Infinite Spellbook This book has more pages than should be physically possible, and is capable of holding any 99 mage spells. common spells: ESP, fly, lightning bolt, walls of fire & ice, fear, teleport Arnold 12th level human barbarian warrior male, 6'3", 270 lbs, white skin, light brown hair, light brown eyes 26 years old al neutral good STR 18/99 INT 8 WIS 8 DEX 14 CON 17 CHR 13 COM 14 ac 0 hp 90 thac0 3, 2H sword +3, (2/1) 1-10/3-18 +10 items: 2-handed sword +3, Frost Brand dagger +2 plate mail +3 cloak +3 helm of brilliance boots of water walking ring of health ring of proof vs. poison ring of protection +1 rope of lengthiness holy woolen robe potion of water breathing 2 potions of extra-healing potion of invisibility potion of super-heroism trident of ? Ring of Health Renders wearer immune to any diseases and sickness save those caused by divine sources. Belphanior 13th/14th/14th level high elf warrior/mage/thief male, 6"1", 117 lbs, white skin, light brown hair, black eyes 125 years old al chaotic neutral with evil tendencies STR 18/09 (18/00 with gauntlets) INT 17 WIS 10 DEX 17 CON 16 CHR 9 COM 10 ac 1 hp 70 has permanent intimidation effect & red eyes due to potion thac0 2, longsword +3, (2/1) 1-8/1-12 +9 items: Blackrazor bracers of defense ac4 girdle of ogre power staff of power ring of wizardry wands: acidic spheres, lightning, foam, fireballs, wonder lightning rod Book of Beasts Eye of Elik Dark Ring Trumpet of Doom Kiel's compass well of many worlds boots & cloak of elvenkind pouch of holding folding boat cube of force dice of chaos horseshoes of the zephyr periapt of proof vs. poison potion of poison potion of gaseous form Blackrazor CN longsword +3 Int 17 Ego 16 purpose: to suck souls slay foe w/soul to gain levels and full hp for [levels] turns each 3 days unfed, ego gets +1 until a killing happens speech & telepathy (Common + wielder's languages) detect souls 60' haste (10 rounds) 1/day 100% resistance to charm and fear Eye of Elik NE disembodied eye continually has: infravision, ultravision upon concentrating, has: true seeing, detect magic & traps darkness 3/day hold monster 1/day vision 1/day bones/exoskeleton/cartilage of opponent turned to jelly 1/day regeneration, 1 hp/turn eye glows red upon use of any power small fires extinguished upon use of major power -1 to CHR -3 to permanent hp total must have free eye socket, or gouge one user's alignment shifts toward evil Book of Beasts Protection from Good & Evil, 10' radius when held Dismissal, Ensnarement, Banishment, Binding, Gate Monster Summoning I-VII all can be reused once/week apiece from the book Dark Ring renders invisiblility to undead, upon concentration allows wearer to animate dead once/month as a 12th level priest Kiel's Compass Upon command, will point toward a named person, place, or unique item Trumpet of Doom Once/day, winding will summon some random undead. The summoned undead are not under the control of the user common spells: anything destructive, stoneskin other property/holdings: Angus (iron golem) Lao Khan's anti-magic sphere (buried in a lead box somewhere) Otto 6th/8th level dwarven fighter/thief male, 3'10", 150 lbs, light brown skin, brown hair, green eyes 62 years old al chaotic neutral STR 17 INT 15 WIS 9 DEX 17 CON 16 CHR 12 COM 10 ac -2/1 hp 52 thac0 14 (base), 10 (shortsword +3, 1-6/1-8 +4) items: leather armor +2 ring of protection +4 shortsword +3 barbed knife +3, of wounding light crossbow +3, of accuracy ring of regeneration horseshoes of the zephyr potions: extra-healing x2, invisibility, speed various & sundry poisons Ged 14th/14th level grey elf priest/mage of Boccob male, 5'8", 101 lbs, white skin, golden hair, green eyes 113 years old al neutral good STR 11 (19 with girdle) INT 20 WIS 20 DEX 17 CON 16 CHR 16 COM 16 ac -8 hp 53 thac0 5, morningstar +4, 2-7/2-8 +11 other: immune to: Cause Fear, Charm Person, Command, Friends, Hypnotism, et al. unaffected by 1st and 2nd level illusions items: Lightbringer (morningstar +4) elven chain mail +4 medium shield +5 wand of colorless fire wand of conjuration ring of water elemental command torus/talisman of pure good belt vs. normal missiles Boccob's Blessed Book Kiel's sky balloon box of preserving decanter of endless water figurines (golden lions) harmonica of gravity amulet of the planes small quantities of Gorka root & cloud dragon powder SPELLBOOK + 2 SCROLLS wand of wonder opal of hypnotism harp within glass sphere potion of extra-healing potion of sweet water Lightbringer NG morningstar +4 Int 15 Ego 26 purpose: to slay undead disintegrates undead upon successful hit (-4 to save) detects undead within 60' speaks Common + wielder's languages continual light 3/day sunray 1/week fly 1/day Kiel's Sky Balloon (Ged) Flies at up to 36" for maximum of 40 hours/week; can carry up to 3000 lbs. of cargo while in flight. Sueloise Fire Wand (Ged) Wielder commands nine powerful fire-related powers: LBUZI kills all flames within 50' (1) INZUS magnifies all flames within 50' by a factor of 5 (1) BCIQ dancing lights, pyrotechnics in front of wand (1) KNEC launches a fireball (10d6, no 1s or 2s) (2) FBIZI does 5d10 heat damage to target (2) AXUI engulfs target in flames (3d10) for 2-5 rounds (3) PSAFT drains 10d10 hp from fire-oriented creatures (3) CSPAN launches one flaming sphere at each living being (4) in a 90 degree arc NDREK envelops a 10' wide path, out to 100', in flames (4) (3d10 per round for 1 round) (the wand can use 18 charges per day) common mage spells: dispel magic, fly, haste, slow, dimension door, wizard eye, teleport, wall of force, Mordenkainen's sword common priest spells: curative spells, detect magic, hold person, divination, commune, flame strike, transmute rock to mud, blade barrier other property/holdings: castle and land outside of Greyhawk (from Greyhawk city, go west parallel to Selintan for 1 hex/10 leagues, then continue west rather than south with the river; go 10 more leagues toward dyvers, then turn north; castle & land are on the shore of the Nyr Dyv) - 3x3 league plot, opportunity for expansion - ruins just to west, and Nyr Dyv just to north - 40K for land originally stone golem other companions/hirelings: Nenya (student & land surveyor; see below) Endymion (grey cat; familiar) Deryck (ranger) (in charge of castle in Ged's absence) Scotty (engineer) (has the lyre of building) Calvin (page) (just a lad) Nenya 8th/9th level elven warrior/mage female, 5'5", 81 lbs, white skin, silver hair, brown eyes 93 years old al neutral good STR 13 INT 17 WIS 16 DEX 17 CON 15 CHR 14 COM 15 ac 4/1 hp 46 thac0 9, shortsword +3, 1-6/1-8 +5 items: elven chain mail +2 ring +1 ring of command vorpal short sword +3 Murylnd's spoon green-hide bound tome (empty book of infinite spells) wand of ? strange green clay 3 potions common spells: color spray, continual light, Melf's acid arrow, Melf's minute meteors, plant growth, cone of cold other: talented at land surveying and agriculture Mongo Thunderhead 17th level dwarven warrior male, 4'0", 184 lbs, brown skin, black hair w/beard, black eyes 74 years old al chaotic good STR 18/71 (22 with girdle) INT 12 WIS 12 DEX 14 CON 19 CHR 13 COM 11 ac -2 hp 123 thac0 -5, warhammer +5, (5/2) 2-5/1-4 (x2 if hurled) +17 items: Stormcrest (hammer +5) plate mail +3 shield +1, +4 vs missiles girdle of fire giant strength helm of life ring of fire resistance (actually fire elemental control) ring of regeneration portable hole (contains various party loot...) necklace of adaption amber bee of feather falling orb of fate cadeucus hell cube horn of siege cornucopia of endless food rod of lordly might jug of extra-healing x4 potion of flying potion of sweet water 2 potions longsword +6 22 assorted magical arrows wooden shoes purple stick golden coin of Zilchus Stormcrest (an ancient dwarven artifact) purpose: to slay giants and giant-kin hammer +5, dwarven thrower (180' range, double damage dice, returns to thrower) merely a hammer +1 for anyone not a dwarven warrior requires 20 or higher strength to wield hammer affects giants as does a hammer of thunderbolts; this is the only time it generates a thunderclap can generate a lightning bolt of 10d6 power (2/day) bearer may become extremely ill and weak when not on land for more than one day bearer is compelled to attack all giants bearer becomes prone to fits of both rage and sullen gloom, due to occasional and vague empathic flashbacks and visions of ancient dwarven times Orb of Fate Once per day, this crystal sphere will answer aloud any one yes/no question. Cadeucus This powerful item of Good, when touched to a wounded mortal of non-evil alignment, will cure all wounds and diseases, blindness, deafness, feeblemind, and paralysis provided the recipient makes a successful system shock roll; failure indicates that that mortal can never again be helped by the rod. This item will only cure the same individual once in any given week. Hell Cube This powerful item of evil has unknown powers of a summoning nature. Horn of Siege This horn, when winded, causes a powerful earthquake (at the 25th level of magic use). It can be winded but once per month. Cornucopia of Endless Food This item never fails to be full of plenty of tasty, nourishing fare, provided that it is in the hands of a Good individual. Gorin 8th level dwarven warrior male, 3'10", 150 lbs, brown skin, brown hair w/beard, brown eyes 38 years old al chaotic good STR 17 INT 12 WIS 10 DEX 13 CON 17 CHR 12 COM 12 ac 2/0 hp 75 thac0 8, battleaxe +3, (2/1) 1-8/1-8 +6 items: battleaxe +3 dagger +2 chain mail +3 large shield +1 armband of the airy ones ring of free will ring of ? blue glass plate empty wooden coffer bowl w/4 black spheres potion of extra-healing potion of fire resistance (half-gone) 3 potions Peldor 19th level human thief male, 5'11", 161 lbs, white skin, brown hair, moustache, brown eyes 25 years old al true neutral STR 18 INT 17 WIS 9 DEX 18 CON 17 CHR 18 COM 17 ac -2/2 hp 78 has permanent persuasiveness effect due to potion thac0 7, longsword +4, 1-8/1-12 +6 6, daggers +3, (2/1) 1-4/1-3 +5 items: Nightfang (longsword +4) two daggers +3 of throwing glass dagger leather armor +2 ring of telekinesis ring vs. insects eyes of the eagle necklace of obscurity luckstone rope of climbing hat of disguise boots of striding and springing adamantine meteorite pouch of accessibility everburning green torch bell of healing ten feather tattoos large bean Daern's instant fortress scepter of the winds potion of longevity potion of feather falling potion of treasure finding various spell scrolls (dimension door, hold monster, etc.) Nightfang N longsword +4 of sharpness wieldy and light as a dagger for initiative and melee purposes only a powerless +1 sword in the hands of a non-thief purpose: to aid and abet rogues (namely, its owner) grants nine lives to worthy wielder, via teleportation to nearest safe point at moment of death glass dagger The blade of this dagger is composed entirely of a dark, smoky glasslike substance. This weapon has a +5 bonus to hit and damage, and better yet, the mystical properties of the blade allow it to pass through metal as if it wasn't even there. Thus, a victim wearing armor might as well be naked, as far as this dagger is concerned. magical feather tattoos white.........feather falling silver........invisibility (as the ring) yellow........regeneration (as the ring) orange........+3 on saves red...........fire resistance (as the ring) green.........+3 protection gold..........wish (1/year) blue..........cold resistance purple........haste (3/day) black.........poison resistance Thief Abilities: (all are at 95% except Read Languages, which is at 45%) backstabs do 5x damage scroll-using capability Property/Holdings: The Green Dragon Inn, in Greyhawk small keep west of Greyhawk Bosco 10th level halfling thief male, 2'9", 40 lbs, tan skin, light brown hair, light brown eyes 22 years old al chaotic neutral STR 8 INT 13 WIS 7 DEX 17 CON 14 CHR 13 COM 13 ac 1/4 hp 50 thac0 12, shortsword +4, 1-8/1-6 +4 items: leather armor cloak +3 shortsword +4, defender granite dagger winged boots ring of water walking ring of x-ray vision jewelled telescope marbles of chaos 3 light-pebbles tin box containing electricity-ball potion of extra-healing 2 potions scroll of protection vs undead multicolored spherical gem < 1 wish > Tanya 5th/11th level human fighter/thief female, 5'8", 130 lbs, white skin, red hair, blue eyes 27 years old al true neutral STR 14 INT 14 WIS 13 DEX 18 CON 16 CHR 16 COM 18 ac 1/-3 hp 57 thac0 8, longsword +3 (specialized) 1-8/1-12 +5 items: leather armor +4 longsword +3 dagger +4 periapt of wound closure boots of speed ring of human influence Keoghtom's ointment Rillen 17th level human monk/warrior male, 6'6", 250 lbs, black skin, black hair, black eyes 26 years old al true neutral STR 18/51 INT 14 WIS 11 DEX 17 CON 17 CHR 14 COM 14 ac -6 hp 114 thac0 -3, staff, (5/2) 1-6/1-6 +9 -4, longbow, (2/1 + doubling) 1-6/1-6 +8 items: quarterstaff +4 can shorten to 1' or lengthen to 6' upon command light yet virtually unbreakable may have other magical powers longbow +3, of doubling 14 arrows +2 red arrow javelin of piercing bracers of defense ac3 robes of protection +4 amulet of life protection charm vs wounds boots of speed gloves of missile snaring ring of djinni summoning ring of feather falling bronze horn of Valhalla wand of illumination blue crystal pyramid (loaned to Tenser) figurine of wondrous power - onyx dogs potion of water breathing horseshoes of the zephyr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -- Thomas Miller tmiller@cimmeria.oit.gatech.edu Systems Support Specialist II Georgia Tech Network Services WWW: http://www.gatech.edu/oit/staff/ns/thomas.miller.html What good is being a hammer if you can't find a deserving nail?