A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen
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				Title: <strong>A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-01-2015, 11:44:28</strong>
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				(http://images.cdn.bigcartel.com/bigcartel/product_images/142128457/max_w-900/Greenrest_DM_Version_(Medium).jpg)<br><br>The town of Greenest was founded by the halfling Dharva Scatterheart, a rogue who fancied herself the queen of the Greenfields.&nbsp; Scatterheart passed away without ever achieving that level of eminence, but her town grew into a thriving community.&nbsp; Its success isn't surprising, since Greenest is the only town of any size astride the Uldoon Trail, the most direct road between the eastern cities of the Dragon Coast, Cormyr, and Sembia with the Coast Way running south to the great cities of Amn, Tethyr, and far Calimshan.&nbsp; The trade caravans that pass through Greenest bring gold to the town's merchants and craftsfolk, and Governor Nighthill runs the town at the behest of the inhabitants.<br><br>At the current pace of travel, the adventurers should reach the town by nightfall.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chulanowa</strong> on <strong>09-01-2015, 20:45:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://33.media.tumblr.com/f78ba9d80d1118e192a7e4366423aa6e/tumblr_nhejibXwW01tk4029o1_500.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Sariel Tylonna</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 12<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 18<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 13<br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sariel traveled on foot, her step surprisingly heavy for an elf; between the old boots and the armor she wore, maybe that was no surprise. A threadbare off-colored cloak is draped over her shoulders, to keep the sun off of the chainmail beneath, though its hood is back, allowing her golden hair to get caught in the breezes that roll by. One hand swings idly at her side, the other&nbsp; holds a rope halter; attached to this is an old, tick-bitten mule, whose services have been enlisted to carry her haversack, as well as those of her companions. She claims the animal must have strayed from Greenest, and naturally, intends on taking it back... though, like her companions, she was headed there anyway, on "business."<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So far, she's not been the most talkative sort, though she was prone to whistling tunes and mimicking birdsong, until the day got too warm for the birds to call back at least. After a few more steps, she stops, and nearly gets stepped on by the mule's heavy plod. "Whoa, hey there, easy, you blind old thing," she says with probably undeserved affection, scratching the animal's muzzle before going to fetch her waterskin for a drink. She turns her sky-colored eyes on her traveling companions. "You see that big tree there, the one with the mended branch? According to the directions I got, it's only another four miles to Greenest from that landmark. We'll be there before Selûne looks upon us."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeli</strong> on <strong>14-01-2015, 08:48:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/FujinAkari/MystcharCaster.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Kari Medley</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 9<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 14<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 15<br><hr><em><br>Kari stretches her arms above her head for about the fifteenth time that day, the action pushing her dress more tauntly against her body and causing the leathers of her gloves to creak slightly as she forces her fingers back, her lips drawing back slightly to reveal a toothy grin somewhat remeniscent of a cat as she arches her back fully.&nbsp; Once she was stretched, she shook her head a bit, sending her short red strands flying about her in a whirl before taking a few playful kicks at the dirt of the road, sighing a bit.</em><br><br>"You know... some sorcerer needs to like... extreminate this road or something!&nbsp; Is that the right word... I don't think that is the right word... what is the word for whenever you destroy something so thorally that it ceases to exist?&nbsp; Like... if some of this road was destroyed so completely that we wouldn't have to walk so far to get to town?&nbsp; Some wizard needs to do that..."&nbsp; <em>She wrinkles her nose a bit as she talks, tugging at her thoughts to try and find the word she was looking for and eventually giving up, making her abandonment clear with a slight shrug of her shoulders.&nbsp; She then looks down the road and cups her hands to her mouth, yelling out into the emptiness before her</em> "Oy!&nbsp; City!&nbsp; We've been doing a hell of a lot of walking towards you, you think you could come over here now?&nbsp; Its only fair!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>chaospaladin</strong> on <strong>22-01-2015, 15:10:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/334/5/1/Sketch_for_Sorcerer_by_ElaineX.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Eli Enwood</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 9<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 13<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 11<br><br>Eli took a final look back at the wilderness that had housed him on and off for much of his formative years. He stood and thought for a moment debating if he were truly ready to travel back amongst men. Then he cocked his head to the side thinking to himself, that that also meant being amongst woman. As quickly as that the debate in his mind was over and he turned his back to the wild heading towards the small town resolved to archive what he had set out to do learn to harness the power of those mighty scaled tyrants that had seeded his blood with magic, and use it to benefit those that would run from the lizards.<br><br>&nbsp;The resolve was only temporary however it seemed. As the sun began to set under the blanket of the horizon and right before he had entered the town limits he sat down in the road looking at the squat buildings. It was a subtle fear he began to realize, that gripped him quite firmly. If you had asked him the average flight pattern of the Adult Blue dragon he could give it in a heart beat, but confront him with what to order at a tavern or who to talk to about a pair of traveling shoes and the answer seemed more distant then the gaze that covered his contemplative eyes as he blocked the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>27-01-2015, 17:55:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://41.media.tumblr.com/adb1e1bdfe47dd15274e941f7eb75eb8/tumblr_nj0rxoYjXi1tk4029o1_540.png)</div><br>Thia had often wandered off the road during their walk after spotting something of interest, or simply getting the sudden urge to go exploring.&nbsp; Each time, she'd raced to catch them up and either show them some pretty flower she'd picked, rock she'd discovered or tell them about the, undoubtedly haunted, abandoned and dilapidated house she'd found.&nbsp; Her voice was a musical twitter as bright and cheery as birdsong, every inch of her humming with boundless energy and excitement over even the most mundane of sights.<br><br>"Exterminate is the word you're looking for, but I'm not sure a wizard can do that to a road.&nbsp; They generally save their phenomenal cosmic powers for making doves appear or exploding bad guys.&nbsp; Unless <em>they're</em> the bad guy, then they explode good guys.&nbsp; I hope we don't come across any bad guy wizards with itchy explody fingers."&nbsp; Her brow furrowed briefly beneath the unruly tumble of strawberry blonde waves, but instantly smoothed when she spotted the man in the road ahead of them.&nbsp; Absently patting Sariel's nag, she lifted her free hand to wave.&nbsp; "Halloooo!&nbsp; Are you on your way to Greenest, too?&nbsp; You could walk with us..."&nbsp; She trailed off with a sudden clutch of doubt rearranging her pixie features as she glanced over at Sariel, arching one copper brow in question.&nbsp; After all, it wasn't just herself on this journey and the others might not be quite so eager for more company.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>chaospaladin</strong> on <strong>27-01-2015, 21:50:41</strong>
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				Eli half turned from his seated position looking at the two young ladies who came trotting down the road. He stood brushing off his robes and gave a polite smile. "I suppose I am traveling to Greenest as well. I would not be apposed to some traveling company," he said resting his weight against his staff and letting out a deep breath. He proceeded to give a deep bow, "My name is Eli Enwood, scholar of dragon kind and worker of the arcane." when he rose there was a light look of confusion on his face wondering if that was the appropriate greeting, it had been to long.<br><br>"May I ask who you two young ladies are and what brings you to this humble town," he asked taking up rank as they walked sticking towards the back of the group, seeing as that made him feel less observed. People behind him tended to make him a bit jumpy and uncomfortable.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-01-2015, 13:59:43</strong>
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				Outside of harvest time, the roads see far less use, and few other travelers have graced the paths this day.&nbsp; Nevertheless, the warmth of the sun is often delicately shielded by clouds, and a gentle breeze caresses the back to prevent the day from becoming too hot.<br><br>Perhaps the gods and goddesses who bless travelers have offered their own comfort to the group.&nbsp; Or, perhaps it's just a kindness given because they have their own reasons for not outright exterminating the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chulanowa</strong> on <strong>28-01-2015, 19:42:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://33.media.tumblr.com/f78ba9d80d1118e192a7e4366423aa6e/tumblr_nhejibXwW01tk4029o1_500.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Sariel Tylonna</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 12<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 18<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 13<br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sariel gave Kari a puzzled look at her anti-road diatribe, blinking once, twice, before whispering to her mule, <strong>"I think she's had some sour berries. How about you?"</strong> she scritches the animal between the eyes, and yelps when he makes to nip at her sleeve, pulling her arm back. <strong>"Fine company you are."</strong> she gave the animal's lead a tug, starting down the road, looking back over her shoulder at Kari. <strong>"The more you think about it, the longer it'll feel. There's plenty to see! Stop staring at the road and look around it. This is a lovely country, and I think the birds are nesting..."</strong> She continues on like this a bit, pointing out the roadside delights that maybe only an elf would notice. <strong>"And here comes Thia, proving my point"</strong> she adds as the bard rejoins them, chattering like a squirrel. More talk of road extermination. It's a nice thing it was such a pretty day, Sariel can avoid this topic and still look perfectly happy. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thia's call to a stranger shook her out of the brief reverie though, and she peered around the animal at Eli, sizing him up. She speaks quietly to her two companions, <strong>"It sounds like he's not too sure what he's doing."</strong> Well... no reason to not be hospitable. She lifts her left hand, the other still holding the mule's lead. <strong>"Fair be our meeting, Eli Enwood. I am Sariel, and I'd be happy to share the road with you."</strong> She leaves the other two to decide whether they want to say more on their own behalf, even as she takes lead to catch up to the stranger. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>"You'll laugh,"</strong> she warns him, in answer to his question, giving him a glance. <strong>"We found this creature wandering the roadside, and since Greenest is the nearest town, it makes sense to find his owner there."</strong> It's not a lie, after all. Nothing about being a paladin say you have to spill <em>every</em> bean you have. <strong>"And yourself? What brings a... scholar of dragons to a pinpoint on the map like Greenest?"</strong> A little conversation with a stranger seems a good way to eat up the last leg of the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>chaospaladin</strong> on <strong>28-01-2015, 20:13:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/334/5/1/Sketch_for_Sorcerer_by_ElaineX.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Eli Enwood</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 9<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 13<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 11<br><br>Eli lifts a hand in response looking a bit confused but friendly none the less at the gesture. "It is a pleasure to meet you Lady Sariel," he kept in step with her but his eyes seemed to move between the three woman with a great amount of curiosity, taking in their clothing and weapons almost in a state of awe. When inquired as to his purpose for heading towards this small town the spell seemed broken and he looked to the Paladin. His eyes moved to the forest and he seemed to be looking for something. "Well you see...I used to live somewhere in that general area," He pointed his staff towards the woods in the east, "I've lived there for...a while." He seemed lost on the exact amount of time.<br><br>"Its been some time since I've seen another person. Mainly I stick to my books and field studies, you'll have to pardon my awkwardness milady," thankfully he included a wide variety of books in his studies, including story books of knights granting him some skill with speech though it may be a bit more proper then the norm at times.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>04-02-2015, 23:31:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://41.media.tumblr.com/adb1e1bdfe47dd15274e941f7eb75eb8/tumblr_nj0rxoYjXi1tk4029o1_540.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Thia Evenwood</span> (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=77038)<br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 10<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 13<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 13<br><hr><br>When Sariel made her introduction, Thia's smile returned full force and she brought this powerful device to bear upon Eli, lifting her hand for another wave, though they were close now.&nbsp; "I'm Thia!&nbsp; How does one study dragons in the middle of nowhere living like a hermit?&nbsp; Do you have books?&nbsp; <em>Are</em> there books written about dragons?&nbsp; Oh!&nbsp; If there are, do you have any with you?&nbsp; I think it would be dreadfully interesting to read a book about dragons.&nbsp; Unless they're stodgy old tomes full of boring facts about the average wingspan of a red dragon, or the alchemical make-up of a green dragon's fire.&nbsp; Yaaaawn!"&nbsp; She feigns a theatrical yawn, patting her mouth and letting her eyelids droop as if she might pass out right there in the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A IC Hoard of the Dragon Queen</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>chaospaladin</strong> on <strong>07-02-2015, 07:44:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/334/5/1/Sketch_for_Sorcerer_by_ElaineX.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Eli Enwood</span><br><strong>Hit points:</strong> 9<br><strong>Armor Class:</strong> 13<br><strong>Passive Perception:</strong> 11<br><br>Eli's attention snapped to the rather hyperactive bard. "I do indeed have several volumes on the nature of dragons. Though I left a fair share of my case studies in the cave. I took with me only this," He said bringing a scroll case from the folds of his robe, "Its a collection of my more important case work on dragons. I find them rather fascinating as well. Though my dear lady I think it is prevalent to note that a green dragon doesn't have fire, he breaths instead a caustic poison." He gave a humble nod trying not to seem too full of himself.
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