(East Gate) Godsend DnD

[Sikako J]

Accepted Characters:
Asha Valdrei, Druid of Rodcet Nife
Carter Race, Ranger of Mithaniel Marr
Boulder Stonerock, Barbarian of Rallos Zek (Currently buried under debris)
Toka Merlawn, Fighter of Karana

(To Check out the other Group)

Quellious the Tranquil
Alignment: Neutral Good
Followers of Quellious the Tranquil seek peace. They are not strict pacifists, though, and will fight to defend themselves and their loved ones. The peace they seek is an inner one. They wish to know all there is to know about themselves and the world around them. They thirst for knowledge of their true selves and strive to help others attain enlightenment. It is through the sharing of this knowledge that they believe universal peace can be obtained. If every creature fully understood itself and its neighbors there would be no need for conflict and war. Followers of Quellious often follow a nomadic lifestyle, constantly seeking what there is to know and hoping to find themselves along the way.
Perk: Defense of the Peaceful (+2 Dodge AC)

Rodcet Nife the Primal Healer
Alignment: Lawful Good
Followers of the Prime Healer take a solemn oath to fight disease and death until one or the other finally claims them. They are very generous and humble, asking little more than that the recipients of their aid pass the kindness on to another. They are not content to deal with the effects of disease and death after they occur and vigorously seek to destroy the sources of these evils. Healers and mystics are typical followers but many noble rangers and paladins also have also taken the Nife Oath. They believe that, through faith in the Prime Healer, the wounded heart of the universe shall one day be mended and death's dark shadow will never be seen again
Perk: The Healing Touch (Augment Healing)

Karana the Rain Keeper
Alignment: True Neutral
Followers of Karana, the Rainkeeper, believe in the absolute power of storms. They worship the life-giving power of the rain and respect the destructive force of a sandstorm or hurricane. Typical followers of Karana are rural humanoids - farmers, ranchers, hunters, and the like. They will often offer strangers shelter from the elements. Many of Karana's followers live a nomadic lifestyle, traveling where the winds take them. They are humble, generous people who value strength and honesty and brook no disrespect of Karana or of his work for they know it is only through his wisdom and kindness that all of Norrath is not consumed in an eternal tempest
Perk: Storm Blood (10 Resistance to Electric/Shocking)

Tunare the Mother of All
Alignment: Neutral Good
Tunare appears as a very attractive older humanoid female wearing flowing robes and a crown of vines and leaves. Tunare is very protective of what she considers to be one of Her finest achievements, the good elf races of Norrath. As part of an agreement with Brell Serilis and Prexus and in response to the arrogance of Veeshan in claiming Norrath for her own, Tunare created the High Elves and the Wood Elves of Norrath.
Perk:Ally of Animals (No natural animal will attack you, +1 Attack Rolls on Animal subtypes)

Erollisi Marr the Queen of Love
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Followers of Erollisi Marr, the Queen Of Love, cling to the belief that love conquers all. It should be pointed out that while love is a generally peaceful concept, Erollisi worshippers are not pacifists. They would like to live in a world where everyone loves everyone else and violence does not exist but they are not naive enough to think that Norrath is that world. They are passionately devoted to people, places and ideas and are more than willing to fight and die to preserve those things. The dream of every follower of Erollisi is to die in the selfless defense of someone or something they love. Many paladins hear the true calling of their hearts and follow Erollisi Marr
Perk: Love’s Sacrifice (You may act as full cover to any ally and gain +2 Divine AC when you do)

Brell Serilis, the Duke of Below
Alignment: Good Neutral
Followers of the Duke of Below find true happiness in the caves, caverns and tunnels that permeate the belly of Norrath, but this is one of few points upon which all followers of Brell can agree. The Runny Eye Clan of goblins claim he is their father, much to the disgust of the dwarves of Kaladim who are certain that only the dwarves are the true children of Serilis. The vicious gnolls of Split Paw disagree entirely, for was it not Brell who sculpted them out of the sacred Clay of Cosgrove? Followers of Brell Serilis, in one form or another, can be found nearly anywhere you enter the Underfoot of Norrath
Perk: The Duke’s Sight (Low light Vision regardless of race,+1 Attack rolls when underground)

Bristlebane the King of Thieves
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Followers of Bristlebane believe in having fun, at the expense of nearly all else. Bards, rogues, jesters, gamblers and gypsies are all typical followers. They are almost always very charming, clever, and witty, traits which all Bristlebane followers should strive to have. Mischief in all its forms is encouraged. Practical jokes are performed as if they are the highest of rituals. Very few of Bristlebane's followers are outright wicked in their desires but it is best to keep at least one eye on your purse if they are about. And never let one deal you a hand of King's Court
Perk: Mayhem’s Delight (Tan Bag of Tricks as a starting item. +4 to bluff rolls when preforming a joke/trick)

Mithaniel Marr, the Truthbringer
Alignment: Lawful Good
The Followers of Mithaniel Marr believe that valor is what separates civilized beings from beasts. His followers live by a strict moral code that prizes truth, honor, and charity. They are champions of the downtrodden and the most noble of warriors. His followers strive to rid Norrath of all things dark and evil, often sacrificing themselves in this never ending quest. They will not rest until the day when all of Norrath is cleansed in Mithaniel's light. They take themselves and their duty very seriously, and have little patience for mischief or mayhem. Many paladins are devout servants of Mithaniel Marr.
Perk: Righteous Justice (+2 Attack Rolls on Evil Aligned, MUST attack undead at any opportunity.)

Rallos Zek the Warlord
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
The followers of Rallos Zek, the Warlord, believe in survival of the strong and death to the weak. The heart of a true follower of Zek yearns for strength, courage, but above all, victory. They believe that the heat of battle is the only place and time where enlightenment can be gained, that the universe was formed by conflict and in conflict it will end, with the victors feasting upon the remains of their fallen enemy. No respect or regard is given to the dead, for if they were worthy their hearts would still pump blood through their veins and not upon the soil of Norrath. The followers of Zek are almost exclusively warriors
Perks: Merciless Warrior (Proficient with all Weapons, Rage once per day)

Cazic-Thule the Fear Bringer
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Followers of the Faceless, fear their Lord and believe that only by causing terror in others will they be spared his vengeful wrath. Fear rules their lives and through fear they rule the lives of others. Pain, misery, violence, torture, living sacrifice - these are the tools of a Cazicite. Many lizardman tribes are devout followers of Cazic-Thule, but his number of humanoid followers grows daily, a cold shadow slowly engulfing the bright spots of Norrath in a nightmare of horror and pain.
Perk: Fear’s Shroud (Immune to Fear Effects,+ 1d4 damage to all Lizardmen)

Solusek Ro the Burning Prince
Alignment: True Neutral
The Followers of Solusek Ro believe in the raw and unbridled power of fire. Fire birthed the world and in fire shall it be consumed. True aggressive action is the only way for one to obtain what is desired. Power is gained by superior force. Followers of Ro have little fear. They are bold and brash, and say what they mean, and do what they say. Social graces are something they neither possess nor desire. They demand the respect of their peers and more often than not, earn it as well. Those who seek true elemental power follow Solusek Ro, and thus many wizards turn to his burning embrace
Perk: The Power of Ambition (+1 spell Per Spell Level)

Innoruuk the Prince of Hate
Alignment: Neutral Evil (no Good)
Followers of Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate, include nearly the entire dark elven race who regard him as their "Father". They believe that hate is a creative force, or rather "THE" creative force in the universe - creativity born of destruction. Love and kindness are tools for those too ignorant to know what they want or too cowardly to do what is necessary to obtain it. They believe that it is only through the total disdain of your enemies that you can gain true power over them. Pity and mercy have no power when confronted with contempt and viciousness. It is the honest belief of the followers of Innoruuk that if they were to hate strongly enough, they could destroy all of Norrath
Perk: Consuming Hate (Calming effect don’t work on you, +1 Attack roll on any race besides your own)

“It has been ten years now since the Necromancer Seit has unleashed his undead army to ravage the lands of Norrath. For what reason no one truly knows, some speculate he is seeking the Lost Tomes of the world, still others say he has lost his very mind with power seeking to destroy life on the known world. My own opinion you may ask? It doesn’t matter I seek only safety in these trying times, the security of Erudin in their fortress of Magic one of the few place yet to be struck. As for my business in Freeport, left to burn along with the rest of the world, may the gods have mercy on those left behind…”
-Garus Drimal, Human Master Alchemist

“Damned be the reasons on why the dark mage has attacked! You need now only know the lands of Kaladim are besieged, and we dwarves will not go without one hell of a fight! Be gone now you bard, I have an axe to sink into one of those skellies!”
-Dunlyn Bruntbuckler, Dwarvern Warrior

“It isn’t possible. How one caster could make such a gathered force? Necromancy is a despicable art, but it requires mana and sacrifice just as any other spell weaving. It would have taken years of nothing but the most extreme effort on a daily basis. I for one won’t let this world fall without a struggle.” *A ball of fire forms in his hand as he gives me a firm glare*
-Tanias Firebright, Half-Elf Mage

“The lands cry out in pain, one can physically feel and hear it. *She looks out over the forest, a deep sadness in her eyes.* The scourge army burns and pillages the lands. Felling trees here hundreds of years old, spoiling rivers and water holes killing out life. This has to end, the past five years have bared the burden of these desecrations. We gather our forces to march, to counter attack and drive the dark army from our lands if nothing more than to allow it to recover.”-Idia Ashwood, Wood Elf Druid

“What!? There is an army of skeletons and zombies on the loose? Since when?*A long pause *Ten years!! Asler gather your kin we need to talk about hiding!!”
-Deputy Braster Looh, Rouge Halfling

These are the brief encounters I have taken that have stood out on my trips across the lands, ones I believe hold the true feelings all of us beings have of this world. Fear, a chance to test themselves, anger, revenge against atrocities… we all have responded to this dangerous attack in our own ways. But who is it that will gather to oppose this fearsome force, to rid the lands of this undead scourge? Who will be the champions of this time?
-Writing from the journal of Nikako Jones, Traveling Bard

::Status of the War::

Continent of Odus
Paniel Capital of the Euridites: currently safe by protection of Arcane Shield and unaffected by Seit’s Force. The masters of arcane magic, the Eruidites managed to construct a supremely powerful spell that has erected a shield over their entire island. There isolationist ways managed to keep nearly all of their forces from being harmed as they all pulled back for defense of their homelands. Their open acceptance of refugees shocked the world, but it may be a play to bolster their ranks should the shield falter.

Continent of Antonic
Quenos City of Half-Elves and Humans: Currently Unaffected by Seit’s Force. The far western port city is a massive store of food from the Plains of Karana. Famous for its acceptance of the Half-Eleven people, a race often looked down by all pure bloods, it has flourished under many ideas that may have never developed from a close minded Council.

Rivervale the Hidden City of Halflings: Currently Hidden and Unaffected by Seit’s Force. The Halflings have always been keen at hiding, the fact their city is nigh unmarkable on a map, protected from any scrying attempt and is hidden by thick forest an sheer rock face. They have been reacting to the news of the undead invasion, amping up production of weapons and drinking more than their fair share of honey mead.

Freeport the City of Trade: Primarily Human and Dwarves, has come under a few attacks by Seit’s forces. Their strong navy presence has halted a large portion of undead invaders from making landfall. They continue to hold the east of Antioc if only for the time being.

Halas the City of the Barbarians: What was once thought to be the backbone of the resistance that would fight against the forces of Seit has turned out to be a an ace in his deck! The Barbarians now fight under the banner of Enchantress Allure Romal, the High Enchanter of Siet himself. With their superior weaponry and fierce battle tactics it is a heavy blow to the resistance efforts.

Neriak the City of Dark Elves: What some would call evil, the slave trading Dark Elves have reluctantly agreed to join the allied resistance and are now engaged in combat with the Barbarians. The underground city has not and shall not be seen by anyother race beside the Dark Elves themselves.

Grobb the Ruined City of the Trolls: While the only allies they have ever hade were the ogres to the northwest, has been besieged by undead in the swamp lands. They battle more out of desire to survive than to ally with the “civilized” world.

The Continent of the Faydwer

Flethiwe the City of the High Elves: Fortified, after the attacks that devastates the city of the Gnomes the High Elves quickly moved to counter the undead hordes. Their command of magic, Wood Elven archers, and swordplay has fared well against Seit’s forces. They still take losses everyday but for now the city still holds strong as a shining beacon in the Far East.

Akkanon the City of Gnomes has been destroyed. As the first city struck by Seit’s fury under General Scalesert’s army, it had no chance to survive. The Gnomes left in the city were butchered, only those that managed to flee have been able to spread the news.

Kaladim the City of the Dwarves is currently besiged. A Barbarian is leading a massive push under Allure's banner. They have made their way down two quaters of the moutian range. Thousands of undead litter the area as the Dwarves clash against the forces nearly nonstop.

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The wind that seemed to be constantly blowing. There were no trees, no mountains in the distance, no water in sight. Just miles and miles of grass land as the eye could see. There was a slight crackle of electrical energies in the air as a small layer of clouds let the sun shine through.

Yes this was the Great Plains of Karana.

[wezzyfish]

"That is a spiderbane mushroom. They act as a natural antitoxin to many kinds of venom that we might run into. Just do not touch it when you boil it or else you are going to have one hell of a rash. So I would say hold on to that and nice find!"

Carter looked around the area and found a small pouch under a rock. It was an interesting place to hide something and figured that he could use the stuff that was inside. A fold-able tent which would come in very handy along with a locket and more importantly a map. It showed a bridge off to the west of where they came out of.

"The tracks head that way, away from the sun. Now be careful these clouds and static that you are feeling are going to cause some problems. Fortunately it does not effect people but if the necromancers are using any mundane instruments then they are going to have a lot of problems. As you can already see there is a mirror image of the sun. Also just found a map with a bridge off to the west. Now bridges too me say water which is something that we will need."

Boulder nodded as Carter told him the nature of the mushrooms and shrugged as if unconcerned with them. Handing them towards the shapeshifter, he said in common, "You heal? Keep them. I no need. Rest here." He points out the other mushrooms he had yet to pick and then moves over to glance off towards the west. In dwarven he says, "I agree, we will need the water. Bridges are also important strategic locations for moving armies, especially undead who don't cross rivers as well. Our path is set so it seems." With his right hand, the dwarf lifted his monstrous axe and rested it on an armored shoulder as with his left he reached down to squeeze the stuffed ogre doll strapped to his armor. Without another word, he marched off towards the west as if he could already see the bridge up ahead.

Spot:8
Listen: 8

[Alphakoka]

"The dead aren't supposed to have reached this far west yet. So it might just be a wild animal, but then, why would the owner of this cloak be here?" He said to the other. "But, yes, we should stock ourselves with water, is there any town nearby?"

He looked around trying to find anything out of ordinary and opened his ears.

Spot:9
Listen:18

[mew77]

"Excuse me, what did the dwarf just say.", Asha asked Carter in Elven. "Agreed where there is a bridge there may be water, now I know incantations to create water, but only a few gallons, I suppose it is prudent to find a town, but where there's water there is life, where there is water there is civilization. Come now friend we don't want to keep Rocky waiting.", Asha said to Toka switching back to common.

She scanned the flat plains for anything out of the ordinary.
Spot: 1d20+15=17,
Listen: 1d20+15=19

Asha didn't hear anything, but as she walked alongside the group off in the distance, what was that...a tree..."Fellas, I spy a tree off in the distance, could be important, shall we investigate?", she said to the others.

[necar]

Carter nodded in agreement with the group and turned to Asha.

"Boulder said that we should head towards the bridge since they are often strategic points for armies. I will in the future translate for you so that we can understand Boulder better. He seems to have a difficult time with common and this seems to aid in eliminating any miscommunications."

Carter then addressed the group as they made their way towards the bridge.

"If the tree is on the way we can swing by it since it might hold information. Many rangers will leave signs at major markers and a tree in the middle of the plains seems to be one. Also I want to see what kind of tree can survive in the soil here. Let's just be on guard since we know the undead are in the area and there were those cat prints back there. I do not know if they are natural cat prints or some of the ones their healer created. As to towns on the plains. There are not that many if I remember. I grew up on the edge of the plains but did not travel out this far do to hear stories of travelers walking around in circles until they perished. I would like to know what happened to the ranger or what would seem to be a sniper of the allied side. But if we can take out a military target to slow the undead armies then I think that needs to be the priority."

As they came up to the tree on their way to the bridge Carter watched a bird take off in flight only to be smashed on the ground by the wind. This stopped him in his tracks. He did not feel any wind and what was going on with this tree? It looked to be scared with ruins and the ground here looked odd and the tracks of the undead ran threw this area.

"Hold up folks. Something is off here. The ground is hollow almost which shouldn't be like this. The tree seems odd and there are a lot of tracks here about thirty undead have been through this area."

With that Carter shot an arrow over the tree to see what would happen to it. Would it be swatted down like the bird or is it only living things? This should help rule somethings out.

spot 18
search 27
listen 15
survival 21
track 18 20 for undead 22 for humans

[Alphakoka]

Toka stopped and watched Carter shot an arrow. He didn't see or notice what's wrong, but he decide to at least have faith in the ranger's skill.

[Sikako J]

Once that arrow reached about twenty feet in the air it too was abruptly thrown to the ground by an unseen force, the air sky above still cackling with electrical energies.

[wezzyfish]

Boulder watched the arrow fly up into the air and then get slammed back downward to the ground to be lost in the grass. "Well that is something you don't see everyday. How far do you think this anomaly goes? We could try going around and avoid this altogether." He didn't sound hesitant or scared, simply stating a suggestion, but by the look in his eyes and his white knuckles on his axe, he is just as ready to face whatever threat this might be.

[necar]

That was different. His arrow had been thrown down after reaching a certain height. But why?

"I saw the same thing happen to a bird that took off from the tree. I am not sure if it is the tree or the electricity that causes that. Asha, would you check the tree the tree since you were the first to spot it?"

Carter grabbed a few more arrows from his quiver and started to fire into the air at different sites. He was trying to determine first if this was an area effect and if so how large. Or trying to find out if it was the whole plain. His quiver would make sure that he never ran out of arrows so he was shooting a lot off trying to figure this out. While he did this he kept an eye out for anything out of the ordinary and to see if he saw any more tracks as he move and fired.


search 28

spot 17

Track 13

listen 20

knowledge nature 28

[mew77]

"No bird or arrow can pass over a certain height it seems.", Asha said, "I could test it myself, but I don't wish to get hurt." She approached the tree, laying a hand on the trunk she examined the tree more carefully.

Taking 20 on Knowledge Nature for 32.

Taking 10 on Spot for 25

Taking 20 on Search for 23