DM Scionist

Scions of Edilar
IC Dates: Early Winter 734
RL Date: 1/17/06, 1/24/06
DM: Scionist
Region: Fey World, Khardfee near Khalmund
Written by: Lalina (100xp/lvl)

PCs: Lalina, W'Shemyil, Vandar. Daigotsu, Graefel
NPCs: Corsair

Exp: (70xp/lvl/8hrs)

Short Summary:
The group exits the fey world, tries to figure out where they need to go. They run into a strange water creature and then a naked swordsman whom Lalina recognizes.

Long Summary:
Stepping back into the 'real world' the group finds themselves in a similar open field from the one they had just left. There are no markers in any direction; but Corsair does manage to confirm they're out of the Fey World with a spell. The problem at hand of course; is finding out where they are and; how to get to Kalamund, the city that was supposed to be nearby. While Corsair and Vander discuss a bit of magical theory; Lalina scouts and Daigotsu and W'Shemyil spend a few minute trying to create a marker of sorts from the remains of Malice's armor. Though as the elf begins to dig into the ground; he finds something quite wet.

A disembodied voice emerges from the water, soon followed by a female shape of water. W'Shemyil calls it a fey and the voice responds that it was called that, long ago. It says that it will forgive them for striking her if they tell her their names. The group gives their name as Lalina sees the water and comes on over and only reveals her affiliation with Celenia.

The voice asks all sorts of questions and the group tries to answer them as best they can. In return, the voice answers their questions. They learn that the creature once helped dwarves (at least, that's who they think the voice is talking about) fight water daemons but then she went to rest for a long time and was only awakened by the group. Lalina wonders at the creature and asks if she is fey. The creature responds that it is something akin to fey, which makes Lalina cautious, as she has heard tales of the Unseelie. Lalina says that she's not met anyone like this before (a creature composed of water) and the creature says that she can see Lalina has met with fey before and says Lalina isn't being entirely truthful. So, the creature, seemingly irritated, flows back into the earth and disappears.

The group is a little concerned at the creature's sudden disappearance and Lalina apologizes for any offense to the place the creature inhabited. They discuss what the creature might be, and trade stories and information about the fey and the Unseelie. Nevertheless, the group is still trying to get their bearing. Lalina thinks they need to move south and they begin to do so. After a bit, the group spies a rabbit and Lalina casts a spell, enabling her to speak to the creature, as her presence calms it. The rest of the group looks at the priestess oddly as she seems engaged in a conversation with a rabbit.

She talks to the rabbit and it says that it avoids the water like other rabbits, due to the water monsters. It indicates that the water lies both to the west and east of their current location. Lalina asks the rabbit if it avoids any other spots, and it talks about avoiding the big furry things (who Lalina assumes are dwarves) to the south. It also points north, back to the Fey node, as another place it avoids. With that information, Lalina has a better sense of where the group is, and she sends the rabbit on its way.

The group settles down for the night, the group rests. Corsair awakes early and identifies several magical items - the cloak, bracers and ring the group had found, as well as a staff and brooch he had previously gained. As W'Shemyil scouts, Corsair eagerly explains that he is finished! Then, with great ceremony, he tells the other members of the group about the items.

Corsair holds up the staff and explains that in the bright sun you can see that this staff has an odd metal the winds through it like the veins of ones leg. This is actually the much sought after metal truesilver which grants a nice bonus to whomever wields it. Corsair hands the staff to Vandar, saying that it best suits him. Corsair then explains that the bracers empower the wearer with a greater affinity with a bow. Corsair says he does not know whom might best benefit from such the item, though he seems to point in the direction of W'Shemyil. The next item, the cloak, provides great protection to whomever wears it. Corsair doesn't know whom should receive it, so he gives it to Lalina for now. Corsair then reveals a brooch and hands it to Lalina. This gold pendant is in the shape of a rose and the leaves have emeralds set in them. He tells her it is a beautiful thing for a beautiful woman and tells her it will help keep her safe. Corsair then makes some ceremony about the next item, saying that it is particularly special. He puts on the ring and disappears entirely! Daigotsu closes his eyes and tries to listen for the man but is startled when Corsair appears behind him and says "Boo!"

The group then tries to finish divvying up the items. Corsair gives the cloak to Daigotsu, saying it is an upgrade to his current one. Lalina nods at the exchange and says Corsair can take his cloak back. She also notes that the ring should be given to someone who can most benefit from it, since Vandar and Corsair already have the ability to go invisible with magic, and W'Shemyil can do it without. Daigotsu then says it should go to Lalina, as the head of the group, and the healer of the group. Corsair then looks around excitedly for W'Shemyil, saying he will give his old cloak to the elf. When he cannot spot him, he yells for him.

The elf returns to the others of the group but is upset at Corsair's shouting. He says that they are not exactly safe and shouldn't be making lots of noise. Lalina tries to calm the elf and diffuse the situation. Lalina then offers the bracers to the elf as Corsair gives him the cloak, who almost takes the insult as a gift before finally uttering a thanks. There then seems to be some interchange between the two men, involving how they knew each other in the past. There seems to be an uneasiness between the two. Lalina tries to settle the issue but W'Shemyil is not having it. After launching a few barbs, he goes walking away from the rest of the group saying that he will be scouting.

Lalina tries to talk to the elf, but he waves a dismissive hand at her. Corsair then says to let him talk to the elf. He goes over and begins talking with W'Shemyil. However, after a few minutes, he comes back to the others, annoyed and mumbling to himself. Lalina says, "Didn't go so well?" and Corsair simply shakes his head.

The group then decides to continue on its way. As night-time approaches, they see a figure in the distance and Lalina hails him. He doesn't seem to react and it appears that he is naked, seemingly dancing with his sword in intricate movements. The group watches him for a moment, before he seems to be drawing his actions to a close. W'Shemyil volunteers to check it out and moves forward. He then begins a conversation with the man, indicating that he and his group are merely traveling through and wanted to make sure the man meant them no harm. Corsair and Daigotsu then approach, worried about the interaction between naked man and elf, with Lalina not far behind.

W'Shemyil then indicates that everything is ok but the man wants to see whom they travel with. Corsair then asks the man to cover up, since a woman travels with the group. The man says she'll understand his situation but W'Shemyil and Corsair both insist the man get a bit dressed. As Lalina approaches, the man recognizes her voice and her and Lalina him, as Graefel. The others wonder if they know each other amicably and Lalina says that they do. She then asks him to put on some clothes, which he promptly does and the group sets off together, with its newest members.

Causulties: None
Treasure: truesilver staff +1, bracers of archery, cloak of protection +3, brooch of shielding and ring of invisibility/inaudibility
High Points: treasure and a new member of the group
Low Points: none