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Post by Daos on Apr 3, 2023 14:12:59 GMT -8
The party departs from the tavern, stepping back out onto the street, practically dragging Chantilly with them.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 3, 2023 19:49:36 GMT -8
"We were suspicious looking at all," Eliana says sarcastically. "We should hurry before they decide to come for us with pitchforks at this point."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 3, 2023 23:56:15 GMT -8
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"The way that fellow was stalling, believe he was going to call the Children on us. Better to move on." Henry adds to what Eliana said, than points at the Citadel "Well, guess it's time to use the trick Talia teached us." that said, he starts waling towards their destination, still a bit impressed that the enemy could have a flying Citadel and wondering how they could ever take control of it.
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 4, 2023 8:35:14 GMT -8
Chantilly follows excitedly behind Henry. She couldn't wait to finally explore the magical flying citadel.
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Post by Daos on Apr 4, 2023 12:02:40 GMT -8
The party approaches the citadel. A lowered drawbridge spans a foggy moat. Beyond the drawbridge is an open portcullis, and beyond the portcullis is a covered gateway leading to an open courtyard. Large figures loom in the gateway, but the party can't quite make them out yet. Children of Takhisis are pulling wagons laden with treasure chests and supplies toward the courtyard, stop and say something, then continue forward.
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 4, 2023 13:59:54 GMT -8
"Should I use my magic to change the way I look like last time?" - Chantilly asks to the others.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 4, 2023 14:20:31 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 60\60 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None
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"Better save your magic for the fight against Rezmir." Henry says to Chantilly, nodding now to Zakkoth "Besides, we have our key. If you would be so kind as to raise the flag, Zakkoth."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 4, 2023 18:37:34 GMT -8
"I still have the banner," Eliana says as she pulls it out. "Hopefully, this will give us free reign to move about," she says softly.
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Post by Igordragonian on Apr 5, 2023 1:00:10 GMT -8
Zakkoth sigh. "Well, bad omen... but we shall endure." as the eocntuner at the inn wasnt fruitful
He sigh again at the idea, of surviving on magical berries.
Zakkoth nod. "Very well, Henry.' he say take the banner from Elliana (if she give it away) and raise the banner as high as he can
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Post by Daos on Apr 5, 2023 15:24:35 GMT -8
As the party approaches the main gate, they spot three ogre sentries standing watch on the towers flanking the gate. They see the banner, and so say nothing, but watch the party carefully as they approach. A heavy oak-and-iron portcullis is drawn up just behind the drawbridge. Two giant statues--at least 18 feet tall (one male, one female) stand behind the portcullis, facing each other within the covered gateway. As the party draws near, the statues turn their heads to face the party, watching them as if waiting for something.
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 6, 2023 1:00:19 GMT -8
Chantilly gasped in awe at the two statues moving, before clearing her throat: "Is this the part where we go 'Takhisis, our Mother and Strength'?" - she says, waving at the two statues. She felt a bit nasty saying those words, but in the end if it could help stopping the cult it was worth it.
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Post by Daos on Apr 6, 2023 11:54:58 GMT -8
Upon Chantilly's utterance of those words, the statues make a 'click' sound and then return to their original position, moving no further.
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 6, 2023 13:23:51 GMT -8
Chantilly rubs her chin as she watches the statues: "Now I'm kinda curious of what would have happened if we didn't know the words..."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 6, 2023 13:38:49 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 60\60 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None
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"I'll strike you a deal, Chan. You don't try to find what would happen if we did not know the words and I'll buy whatever sweet you want when we're back home." Henry says half-jokingly, half-concerned while looking at the statues; he then tries to walk past them and finally gain access to this Citadel, still feeling awed by it and what it represents.
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Post by Daos on Apr 6, 2023 15:38:11 GMT -8
Henry tensely moves forward, keeping a sharp eye on the statues. But they do not move again, even as he passes by them.
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