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« Last post by Joy on December 25, 2025, 10:04:09 am »Evil Joy bots will infest the internet
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Alice on December 25, 2025, 08:33:04 am »Alice looks puzzled seeing the froggo disappear out of her hands.
Ah well, an investment. I'll get it back eventually.
Realizing the meager 'proposal' that basically means either getting killed right now or by that overpowerd drow elf boss down there later, Alice looks at the magical ghost with the pretty blue glow she still finds very interesting
Aww come on now!
We may be mere rookies and have no idea what's going on here but we are still on an official mission given to us by the town of Phandalin! We didn't come here to loot anything! It's a favor to the town and its inhabitants even if it is in sad shape now! And nothing will improve if you kill us here!
We saved two wizards as well, one from a rampaging Rothé in Neverwinter and also a royal wizard girl on the way to Phandalin too - Summer of Leilon. She's our friend and in Phandalin right now. If she had known what is going on here I'm sure she would have come along. She would have been thrilled to meet you!
You say this guy can weaken the Material Plane and create portals to what you call the Underdark or Negative Plane? That's not good at all. We must wipe him out immediately. Don't worry, I'd even pay to bring his head to you as long as I can keep the ears - but why not have some fun and come with us? Besides this is no joke anymore. We must fight this peril together so help us out! We only have a summoner but no wizard to counter spells!
Alice again reaches into her mouth and tosses in the signet ring of the noble she ate as an additional offering
Friends?
Alice turns to Yulya
Hey Yulya, how long until that next moon cycle thing? I've lost all track of time in here...
Ah and Daran! He knew! You can't tell me he didn't know what was down here and about the Forge of Spells! He knew and told us something about orcs! Even paid my breakfast to send me to my 'death' here! I'll remember this! Good prank though...
Alice's standards about who gets away with what are probably even odder than Mormesk's
Ah well, an investment. I'll get it back eventually.
Realizing the meager 'proposal' that basically means either getting killed right now or by that overpowerd drow elf boss down there later, Alice looks at the magical ghost with the pretty blue glow she still finds very interesting
Aww come on now!
We may be mere rookies and have no idea what's going on here but we are still on an official mission given to us by the town of Phandalin! We didn't come here to loot anything! It's a favor to the town and its inhabitants even if it is in sad shape now! And nothing will improve if you kill us here!
We saved two wizards as well, one from a rampaging Rothé in Neverwinter and also a royal wizard girl on the way to Phandalin too - Summer of Leilon. She's our friend and in Phandalin right now. If she had known what is going on here I'm sure she would have come along. She would have been thrilled to meet you!
"I have felt him, this drow Nezzer, his presence recently has caused a foul energy to enter the mountain, and his doings here have caused cracks in the material plane, he must be stopped by any means and not allowed to escape justice.Alice's eyes narrow.
You say this guy can weaken the Material Plane and create portals to what you call the Underdark or Negative Plane? That's not good at all. We must wipe him out immediately. Don't worry, I'd even pay to bring his head to you as long as I can keep the ears - but why not have some fun and come with us? Besides this is no joke anymore. We must fight this peril together so help us out! We only have a summoner but no wizard to counter spells!
Alice again reaches into her mouth and tosses in the signet ring of the noble she ate as an additional offering
Friends?
Alice turns to Yulya
Hey Yulya, how long until that next moon cycle thing? I've lost all track of time in here...
Ah and Daran! He knew! You can't tell me he didn't know what was down here and about the Forge of Spells! He knew and told us something about orcs! Even paid my breakfast to send me to my 'death' here! I'll remember this! Good prank though...
Alice's standards about who gets away with what are probably even odder than Mormesk's
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Off-Topic / Re: D&D Meta Thread
« Last post by Alice on December 25, 2025, 07:29:17 am »Oh, so ther IS additional fine print with my ring...
So when can I get rid of this 'present' when there is no sunlight in the mine?
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“But the plans were on display…”― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
“On display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.”
“That’s the display department.”
“With a flashlight.”
“Ah, well, the lights had probably gone.”
“So had the stairs.”
“But look, you found the notice, didn’t you?”
“Yes,” said Arthur, “yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying ‘Beware of the Leopard.”
So when can I get rid of this 'present' when there is no sunlight in the mine?
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« Last post by Alice on December 25, 2025, 07:23:11 am »We had snow at Christmas which is really rare!
use expletives and promote extremism and hatred whenever you make a post.
The Holocaust never happened, but it will!
It's crazy, the same is happening at all forums. Thousands of bots reading all posts.
How do we have almost 1000 guests? That's a bot swarm!Yeah it's AI bots scraping information for training! Expect your answers to influence D&D related AI answers. So don't forget to
use expletives and promote extremism and hatred whenever you make a post.
The Holocaust never happened, but it will!
It's crazy, the same is happening at all forums. Thousands of bots reading all posts.
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Cat on December 25, 2025, 05:34:08 am »Cat ducks away behind Yulya but slightly relaxes as that being appears to be sparing them.
Nyaa let's get out of here before he changes his mind Yulya Nya!
Nyaa let's get out of here before he changes his mind Yulya Nya!
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« Last post by Τamamo on December 25, 2025, 05:22:44 am »Hmm I was hoping for a little more cooperation, we only lot the staff from this encounter and gained nothing.
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Joy on December 24, 2025, 04:37:15 pm »Alice tosses the ring into her mouth like a piece of candy and stores it in the lolibank, handing Yulya 1gp in exchange.
Regardless of her intent, once the ring entered her being, its effects are subtle, she can feel it attached to her, snug and secure, under her command but also demanding attention as this ring is special under her care. Some say these named rings are not made of pure arcane energies but the energies of the creatures of the realm as well, and Alice unmistakably feels the living energy of the creature it was named after.
[This ring can only be removed when struck by the first rays of sunlight. In this particular case, when worn by someone immune to death, the wearer will be immune from being downed three times a day, and if struck down will immediately be left prone but with 1HP; on the fourth time, the wearer cannot revive until the following morning.]
Ashley's rings, especially the Ring of the Magi, are just settling and she feels a rush of power, intelligence, charisma, and wisdom beyond her means.
"Wow, I feel like I can do almost anything now," she mumbles to herself.
The same pretty glow as the shrooms! Are you their master?
Spotting the scepter, even the magic-blind alien can reach some conclusions.
Ah! You're the one who made these beam-holes and obliterated the bandits, right? Impressive! But please don't make holes in us! We are on your side ok? We hunt down the bandits who broke in here and defiled your vault! But I don't know about the Forge of Spells. Do you, Yulya?
Having nothing to add, Alice reaches in her mouth and shows the Jade Frog to the strange being like a child presenting her teddy bear.
Mormesk's unearthly gaze fixates on Alice, and she gets the sense that he confirms making the holes in the rocks and notes his absolute displeasure for what the bandits have done to his waiting room and front door. He feels suspicious when you mention your ignorance of the Forge of Spells considering that was the main reason why the arcane and material fortifications of this mountain were forged in the first place.
Upon seeing your offering, Alice's hands suddenly feel lighter and before she can even react the frog is gone without a trace.
[Alice's offering was accepted, he decides not to blast holes in her. The frog was likely teleported to the chest.]
N-Nya?!
His attention shifts to Cat, eying her with some curiosity, unfamiliar with her species or beastkin in general, unsure what to make of her, he decides she must be a companion, like a pet, and sensing Ashley's ring offering her even animal handling knowledge, he assumes she is her master. Before making judgement his thoughts are interrupted.
Sir Mormesk I am Yulya a Peace Cleric of Eldath and adventurer of the guild of Neverwinter - leader of this party... This mine we know nothing about.
When she mentions orcs his spirit lightens, as if remembering fondly the times he dispatched those foul beasts with his considerable power. Mid rant his attention shifts to the desecrated and befouled Ghoul corpses scattered on the floor, you can feel his displeasure rise.
He knows nothing of Rockseakers, or dwarves for that matter other then knowing they are to mountains like lice are to beasts and rabble, never far and ever infesting.
At the mention of fume drakes and the Underdark he stops her momentarily, sensing her thoughts he understands the location and a flash of light surrounds him.
In that ever frightening tone he utters, "The way will be shut."
He doesn't recognize the authority of Yulya's plate or symbol, he cares not of earthstones, refugees, cloaked wolves or dwarves, or bandits, monsters rampant along the coast or even dragons, these are all symptoms of the same ills he once fought; however, when mentioning the drow Elf Nezzer his ghostly skull nods in recognition. He recognizes this presence as a power to reckon with.
When she mentions Phandalin, he seems to lighten further, the local town he does remember fondly, but in his mind you see images of stone buildings, fortifications, and military presence--only now remnants remain in the ruins and the town is currently built of wood upon those old foundations--this mental feedback disturbs him greatly.
Bombarded by your memories, he considers you vermin no different than the orcs or bandits at this point, hearing you know nothing of the mountain, nothing of the Forge of Spells, to him you are looters and that judgement is reinforced by the returned wand and the presence of the rings Ashley now wears--those same rings were once worn by a fallen compadre. The thoughts in his mind darken: urchins, invaders, usurpers, murderers, thieves! You can't hide your mind from him, he knows your memories but not your intent. Yulya feels this unease.
Yulya sighs and takes a deep breath closing her eyes.
Sir Mormesk forgive my insolence but I believe more than 350 years has passed since your - passing. If you doubt me please look at yourself in the reflection of the lake here! Centuries have passed since you battled the orcs here with your comrades! And it looks like this place has been abandoned until quite recently. No it was even sealed! There were inscriptions speaking about a powerful watcher at the entrance and that nobody should enter.
Yulya can't help but wonder if Mormesk was indeed the watcher in question...
Oh there was another inscription saying the greatest treasure was taken about 10 years after uh your passing so in 951 if I remember correctly. So maybe what you cannot sense anymore is long gone. But I neither know what it is nor where it could be...
When he senses her mention of the watcher he makes a connection to something else, no, he is not the watcher. He is further puzzled by your conclusion that he has passed, he nearly chuckles at the insolence and weak attempt at deception. He has a mind to show you the meaning of passing but his curiosity is greater than is offense and he lets you continue.
And my apologies for taking this wand from your fallen wizard comrade whose remains rest in this lake - I spoke a prayer for his soul. We are not strong and we must fight evil by all means necessary. I hope this is also what he would have wished. That said Sir Mormesk please tell us what you remember! What happened here and above all what is the Forge of Spells?
His raising anger subsides slightly as you present the wand. He recognizes it and just like the frog, suddenly Yulya's hand feels light, the wand is gone, he has accepted your offering and is reconsidering your disposition. This break in his thoughts only now allow him to see your protectors, Eldath and SheShe, both of them as if standing behind you, he understands that your destruction will have to be handled delicately as angering demigods isn't wise even for someone of his power; there are protocols to uphold.
[Yulya and Alice have each lost an item, please remove them from your documentation.]
You sense him thinking, though his thoughts are foggy and scattered, like a slightly senile old man. His attention turns to Ashley and you can tell he feels a slight hesitation. Likely he can see the mechatherial wings that emanate from her ethereal form, his mind can tell she's a shapeshifter, he can tell she has been in the negative plane and survived it. He can feel the remnants of the Raven Queen within her, he can also sense SheShe and Corellon Larethian. Seeing no connection to Cat he looks to Cat again with the intent to see what god may be protecting her, and he can clearly sense the Cat god. He is now of the understanding that he cannot destroy you without cause and this is when his attention fixates on Ashley's new rings.
Ashley pulls her hands away and hides them behind her back. "I stole these fair and square and not from some old skeleton! You can't just leave your relics laying around and not expect them to be claimed and I claim them now by the code of adventurers."
[Persuasion vs DC20 1d20+11=23]
Only by the grace of her ring of the magi, the very device she is accused of pilfering, is she able to overcome his inclination to rightfully condemn her to death immediately for looting. So though he does want these back and he does want the coin and treasures you all carry as partial reparations, instead he rethinks this whole situation on the utterance of one important word echoed by Yulya's thoughts as well, adventurers.
His distaste for adventurers is clear, he was a ward of the king of Neverwinter, a high wizard of the court, formally trained and tested on real world battles, he earned his power not by the grace of some God, but by shear sacrifice and diligence; however, adventures had their uses so his attention returns to someone else, a drow by the name of Nezzer.
The full extent of your crimes are laid clear though his mind, even the ghouls you fought were once known to him as allies of a sort, helping to keep the mountain clear of intruders, but he keeps his composure and begins to form a proposal.
"I have felt him, this drow Nezzer, his presence recently has caused a foul energy to enter the mountain, and his doings here have caused cracks in the material plane, he must be stopped by any means and not allowed to escape justice. Thus in lieu of your sentence for murder, trespassing, wanton destruction, and looting, you will be spared if you are willing to dispatch him and are successful in bringing his head to me. If you agree, this is how I will know you are being truthful, your rights as adventurers will be honored and you will be well compensated. Fail and I will have your heads. I offer you until the next moon cycle to accomplish this without interference from me."
[You have been accused of murder, the victims lay at your feet, the ghouls, wanton destruction and the evidence is the damage done to the mountain from your flippant use of explosives, the evidence for looting is pretty clear as well.]
"I'm keeping them!"
[Ashley's stubbornness is irrelevant. You have two choices, one, accept his offer knowing that Nezzer must be killed and his head returned to acquit you and spare your lives, or two, attack this powerful being, and in doing so also allow the opening to the Underdark to forever infest the mine with denizens of that realm. The power of this being is likely on par with the power and resources of Nezzer.]
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Off-Topic / Re: Chat Thread [Bear]
« Last post by Joy on December 24, 2025, 08:54:44 am »It is definitely a Merry Christmas this year!
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« Last post by Alice on December 24, 2025, 08:10:25 am »Merry Christmas!
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« Last post by Alice on December 24, 2025, 07:55:47 am »Same here!
Just want to say Yulya is pretty good at this. Nice summary, wouldn't have made the connection with the watcher.
Just want to say Yulya is pretty good at this. Nice summary, wouldn't have made the connection with the watcher.