Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast

[Yulya]

Yulyaa, I'd like to keep the Jade froggo - and the signet ring from that moron we ate might be useful! I think we have more than enough coins. Hey, does that ornate handaxe from the ooze also count?

Yulya nods with a kind smile.
Certainly we have enough coinage. Especially now with M3gans find. Now you two get along we have enough enemies out there!

Yulya adds all her coins to the heap.

[Cat]

Good work, Cat! How about a warm meal now?

Despite the cold, Cat wipes sweat from her brows with her paw.
I'm glad we didn't get poisoned or blown up Nyaa. I will make a meal when we're done Nya!

Yulya summons Alice and Cat.
Alice please deliver our coinage and treasures! I suggest we get rid of large and small change first keeping mainly silver and gold.

Coming Nyaa!
Cat looks at the crystal with curiosity, her ears perk forward



Ohh, you can talk to the Catgod with this Nya?
Cat adds her coinage to the stash and soon the equivalent of 3000 sp are collected.

Cat looks at the items from the chest
Nyaa that's a treasure Nya especially the cooking oil Nya and flour Nya we can stay here for quite a while now Nya!

[Joy]

{Ashley} notes everyone is ready and takes the shard out of her pack. Its unnatural glow, a hauntingly beautiful mix of terror and awe fills you as you stare into it. She raises it up and sets it free to float and it becomes impossibly still. Yulya offers her pile of coins and they simply vanish. She stares at Alice and Alice instantly becomes paralyzed as Alice, along with everyone else, gets a transmission directly into their mind.


You now have:
102 Silver
138 Gold
Please remove 2 agates from your inventory.




A large crescent shaped ship comes into focus, to Alice's horror, this is just before the incident that led to the crash, there is a sense she's running from something and there is a slight nudge that causes the ship to momentarily falter and begin its deorbit, the sense is this was somehow {Ashley}'s doing though whether this is or not no one can know for sure, even {Ashley} may have been controlled by even greater domination, but these scenes are directly experienced by {Ashley}; Alice was being watched even then.

The memory plays out as the ship enters the atmosphere, falling but not quite powerless against gravity, it descends in a semi-controlled way and was on a trajectory to land in a remote field, in an inaccessible part of Icespire Peak among trees and rocks where it could have remained undetected for ages, but another creature took notice. Something about a third its size but equally solid and willful, noting the trajectory, he wasn't about to allow the intrusion. He wanted to intercept this thing before it landed on his mountain, so from his icy peak he took off. A beastly Green/White dragon, wanton to deflect the descent of this ship from its trajectory, brazen and without any notion of the mismatch of physics or strength of the craft, rammed it full speed. The process was devastating to both ship and dragon, but the result was as desired, the ship landed among trees and rocks a few miles further West than desired and within the view and notice of several other beings not to mention half of the denizens of Phandalin, and of course Yulya.



The next image you all recognize, you gain a knowing that he witnessed this event from the porch of his home among his prized apple trees. Even if he wasn't watching, he would have been alerted of the crash by the sound and smoke, but he saw it all, the glint of metal and the foolish dragon. His adventurous nature led him to discovering the wreckage a few days later and staking a claim soon after Yulya got her divine vision to rescue Alice. If not for her, Edermath may have taken Alice and her fate would have been far different and far less free. Not because Daren has any evil intent, but because his curiosity and ignorance of Alice as an independent being would have led him to attempt to subjugate her as the animatronic servant he believes her to be.

Another figure next comes into view, one you don't recognize but have another knowing that you will cross his path soon. A being of great importance, a being of great knowledge, and a being that holds the key to solving the issues plaguing the region, but your sense is not that he is an antagonist in this, in fact, this creature has an odd feeling of similarity to someone else you know, a familial essence, but you can't seem to place it. Though you can tell {Ashley} has insight into his identity, the feeling you get from her is only that you will know soon enough but there is a pressing need in this mine first and foremost. For in the clearing of this mine you will gain the respect and favors of these powerful men. A final sense is, this man will be Alice's only hope in getting her ship.



The image is almost whimsical, dream-like and not an accurate representation as {Ashley} as never personally seen him, but in the cold stare of this powerful being you understand that tact and civility is of utmost importance, you will need to play your cards carefully with this man, if not befriend, serve to cooperate without any hint of hubris, deception or antagonism. You see him as rivaling the power of the queen of Neverwinter herself, a being of might and magic that likely surpasses Brutus or even the guild master Johanna. Though his dealings are now among the nobility, you gain the insight that his origin was an adventurer just like you.

The last image changes from the crash site Yulya experienced to a snowy tempest emanating from the location of the crash and expanding in an unnatural way. Powerful runes were placed to cause this shift, a necessity based on what was discovered near the craft.



In the divine council of these men and their gods, it was discovered that this flora would spread out of control, and containment was well planned, not a whim of a solitary dragon.

Speaking of the dragon, severely wounded, he made his way to the crash site a few days after the runes were placed and in the snowy conditions he regained his health and staked his own claim of the ship. The images go dark and Alice feels an energy enter her, she's invigorated and feels stronger, to the extent of her current form.

[AP was converted to XP and with 8839XP, Alice has leveled up to 4, she gains the reflexes of a cat, as she falls, she can always and on her feet and will not be injured. Her HP increases [1d8(or 5)+2=7] for a total of 24 now (a 5 was rolled), she gains 1 ki point and she additionally gains the ability to be proficient in two weapons outside her class requirements instead of one, this is a gift from {Ashely}.

Knowing Alice's mind now, she regretfully apologizes for her uninvited control, and in an effort of amends, she gives this gift and promises not to interfere or control her again. In exchange, she asks only that Alice respects her boundaries and Ashley's things. In that you all get a sense that Ashley's mind has unavoidably swayed {Ashley}, whether she fully comprehends it or not is a mystery. Furthermore she reaches in her pack and hands Alice three pieces of candy, one for each of the incidents. In accepting these you accept her apology.

[{Ashley} makes it clear that there will be no interference with the shard from Alice. Alice will have to save her shenanigans for poor Freya's orb. Though she will not interfere mentally with Alice's actions, she may still physically block them, as a physical oracle shard, this is not the same as an orb and may be affected by tampering. In addition, it's damage would not sit will with the dwarves, as Yulya so adeptly pointed out, {Ashley} additionally suspects this is the "heart of the mountain" Tharden mentioned and thus rightfully belongs to the dwarves and must remain unmolested.]

She turns her attention next to Yulya. With no action yet on her part, Yulya begins to feel the presence of SheShe, Ashley's higher self and Eldath, all of them in good spirits.

[Optional interactions with Cat at her discretion. Alice must choose to either accept the apology and the candy as well as a truce with {Ashley} or negotiate terms. Yulya is required to do the following: react to the new information, and state her case to return Ashley to her body, then state she is ready to advance in character.]

[Alice]

{Ashley} notes everyone is ready and takes the shard out of her pack. Its unnatural glow, a hauntingly beautiful mix of terror and awe fills you as you stare into it. She raises it up and sets it free to float and it becomes impossibly still.

Alice suspiciously eyes the orb from all sides. This form is obviously more evolved, its diamond shape protects it from objects being placed on top.

{Ashley} stares at Alice and Alice instantly becomes paralyzed as Alice, along with everyone else, gets a transmission directly into their mind.

Alice is taken by surprise, her plan (if there ever was one) foiled.

A large crescent shaped ship comes into focus, to Alice's horror, this is just before the incident that led to the crash, there is a sense she's running from something and there is a slight nudge that causes the ship to momentarily falter and begin its deorbit, the sense is this was somehow {Ashley}'s doing.

Alice slowly turns her head towards Ashley and her eyes widen, though her face remains expressionless.

The memory plays out as the ship enters the atmosphere, falling but not quite powerless against gravity, it descends in a semi-controlled way and was on a trajectory to land in a remote field, in an inaccessible part of Icespire Peak among trees and rocks where it could have remained undetected for ages, but another creature took notice. Something about a third its size but equally solid and willful, noting the trajectory, he wasn't about to allow the intrusion. He wanted to intercept this thing before it landed on his mountain, so from his icy peak he took off. A beastly Green/White dragon, wanton to deflect the descent of this ship from its trajectory, brazen and without any notion of the mismatch of physics or strength of the craft, rammed it full speed. The process was devastating to both ship and dragon, but the result was as desired, the ship landed among trees and rocks a few miles further West than desired and within the view and notice of several other beings not to mention half of the denizens of Phandalin, and of course Yulya.

*Angry Alice noises and expletives about dragons*

The next image you all recognize, you gain a knowing that he witnessed this event from the porch of his home among his prized apple trees. Even if he wasn't watching, he would have been alerted of the crash by the sound and smoke, but he saw it all, the glint of metal and the foolish dragon. His adventurous nature led him to discovering the wreckage a few days later and staking a claim soon after Yulya got her divine vision to rescue Alice. If not for her, Edermath may have taken Alice and her fate would have been far different and far less free. Not because Daran has any evil intent, but because his curiosity and ignorance of Alice as an independent being would have led him to attempt to subjugate her as the animatronic servant he believes her to be.

Alice shudders at the perspective of having been found by Daran and is even more grateful to her savior Yulya. But she reminds herself that none of this would have happened without the interference of the dragon and a certain demigoddess.

Another figure next comes into view, one you don't recognize but have another knowing that you will cross his path soon. A being of great importance, a being of great knowledge, and a being that holds the key to solving the issues plaguing the region, but your sense is not that he is an antagonist in this, in fact, this creature has an odd feeling of similarity to someone else you know, a familial essence.

Alice bursts into laughter
Haha, a bird in a suit! He reminds me of that frog guy. They should do comedy together! I'd pay to watch that!

Though you can tell {Ashley} has insight into his identity, the feeling you get from her is only that you will know soon enough but there is a pressing need in this mine first and foremost. For in the clearing of this mine you will gain the respect and favors of these powerful men. A final sense is, this man will be Alice's only hope in getting her ship.[/i]

No wait, THAT is this Andras guy? I thought he was also a drow elf or at least a demon not a - bird... With arms!
Alice is visibly disappointed.

I mean, the Winged Creature is technically also a bird with arms, like a vulture in a sorcerer's robe. But it looks cool and flashy and is huge, its form and colors constantly changing. This guy - yeah he matches with Groet.

The image is almost whimsical, dream-like and not an accurate representation as {Ashley} as never personally seen him, but in the cold stare of this powerful being you understand that tact and civility is of utmost importance, you will need to play your cards carefully with this man, if not befriend, serve to cooperate without any hint of hubris, deception or antagonism. You see him as rivaling the power of the queen of Neverwinter herself, a being of might and magic that likely surpasses Brutus or even the guild master Johanna. Though his dealings are now among the nobility, you gain the insight that his origin was an adventurer just like you.

Disinterested in dealing with whimsical images, Alice picks her nose and hopes this guy recklessly experiments with the Living Metal so the problem will solve itself.

The last image changes from the crash site Yulya experienced to a snowy tempest emanating from the location of the crash and expanding in an unnatural way. Powerful runes were placed to cause this shift, a necessity based on what was discovered near the craft.
In the divine council of these men and their gods, it was discovered that this flora would spread out of control, and containment was well planned, not a whim of a solitary dragon.

Alice rubs her face with her hands, comically deforming it like a rubber mask



You goddamn fools, do you have any idea what you have done? First you pull my ship out of orbit, then you seal it and take it away in pieces? You haven't solved anything, you created the problem in the first place, and then by trying to fix it created even more additional problems! You should just have let it be and all would be fine by now. Probably.

The images go dark and Alice feels an energy enter her, she's invigorated and feels stronger, to the extent of her current form.[/i]
Knowing Alice's mind now, she regretfully apologizes for her uninvited control, and in an effort of amends, she gives this gift and promises not to interfere or control her again. In exchange, she asks only that Alice respects her boundaries and Ashley's things. In that you all get a sense that Ashley's mind has unavoidably swayed {Ashley}, whether she fully comprehends it or not is a mystery. Furthermore she reaches in her pack and hands Alice three pieces of candy, one for each of the incidents.

Alice is overwhelmed by this honest apology (and 3 pieces of candy) - to the point of tears. Especially after having to deal with Ashley's stubbornness and utter inability to apologize for anything.
She gladly accepts the candy, shoving one in her mouth and saving the other two like a treasure. The mechatherial demigoddess is crossed from Alice's extensive Death List.
Haa, you sure are something! I'm not mad, it's a prank I'd play too if I had the powers. But we are on the same side, no? You know, you can just - talk to me? Yulya told you, right? We have no idea what you even want. You have not even introduced yourself. We all want to get along with you and I get you gotta be mysterious as a goddess and stuff. But we have work to do here so talk to us!

{Ashley} makes it clear that there will be no interference with the shard from Alice. Alice will have to save her shenanigans for poor Freya's orb. Though she will not interfere mentally with Alice's actions, she may still physically block them, as a physical oracle shard, this is not the same as an orb and may be affected by tampering. In addition, it's damage would not sit will with the dwarves, as Yulya so adeptly pointed out, {Ashley} additionally suspects this is the "heart of the mountain" Tharden mentioned and thus rightfully belongs to the dwarves and must remain unmolested.]

Alice shakes her head with a sad smile.
What do you all take me for? Why does everyone hate me so? I mean I would have tried to push a sizzled bugbear ear through that orb to see if it ends on the other side but come on! I'm not the bad guy here, the bad guys are over there!
Alice points at the orb.