The 7th of Dragon's Tide, Adonday, under the Reaping Moon, 4009; New Bendis
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STEP STEP HILLS
Having received directions as to the location of the artifact known as Norstork, Shiya and Vlogmere set of in search of Destrak's sister armor in the hopes that its added might will help them in their quest to defeat Ith' iar and his compatriots.
Deep in the Step Step Hills in the Southern Dragon Lands, they discover a time door. After placing Cortair, the windshredder, into the Keyhole, the duo find themselves facing a brief but hazardous onslaught by the cave denizens. Eventually finding their way into a decadent fountain room made almost exclusively of heavenly metals and rare sought after Soul Stone Chips. Here they are confronted with the last moments of some far off great war. The moments are fleeting but they gather that in those final moments a great evil was sealed away, and who the victor was may yet still remain undetermined.
Moving forward and deeper into the dungeon the two find themselves in a very Hot Room covered in searing red brick. This Large room can best be described as an oven. Here is the Lair of a young but might Red Dragon, Etrikan Valaran. Etrikan Valaran, keeps several Noble Salamanders on hand in an effort to keep his cave dwelling sweltering. The Duo brave the heat, defeat the wyrm and discover the treasure he has been guarding for several centuries; Norstork.
***Special Note: Itha'gar promised that as a reward for protecting Norstork, Etrikan Valaran would someday also become a mighty armor.
NORSTORK
Norstork is made of the yellow underbelly scales of the Great Red Dragon, Destrak Norstork. Traditionally, underbelly scales are ignored by crafters because they are notoriously difficult to deal with and not nearly as pliable as the much larger and stronger upper scales of dragons. More importantly the underbelly scales are often a different color than the rest of the dragon. However, in the case of the Raiment known as Norstork the underbelly scales are used almost exclusively. Norstork is worn as a helmet but it covers the shoulders, neck, chest and drapes behind the user like a cape. The Helmet portion is fashioned in the shape of a Lion's head and mouth that surrounds the users face. Dragon fags adorn this section, as well as, two small pristine red scales where the lion's eyes would be. The overall effect is one of startling ferocity; it looks like the user is wearing a powerful Lion. On it's chest a single Gold Dragon scale is placed over the wearer's heart, Norstork himself explains that this heart scale from a Gold Dragon was used to seal in His ferocity.
Powers:
Acts as a Set of Wings of Flying (dragon wings)
Grants Fire Immunity
1/day can cast Lion's Roar (SC133)
Empathic
30ft Hearing and vision
1/month it can cast True Resurrection but not without exacting a heavy toll
Norstork is easy going but determined and will not abide a master who shows weakness or a lack of dedication to its mission. Norstork embodies Itha'gar's will and wishes to destroy the stalking beast once and for all. Unwilligness on its users part may result in the Lion's mouth closing.
Having received directions as to the location of the artifact known as Norstork, Shiya and Vlogmere set of in search of Destrak's sister armor in the hopes that its added might will help them in their quest to defeat Ith' iar and his compatriots.
Deep in the Step Step Hills in the Southern Dragon Lands, they discover a time door. After placing Cortair, the windshredder, into the Keyhole, the duo find themselves facing a brief but hazardous onslaught by the cave denizens. Eventually finding their way into a decadent fountain room made almost exclusively of heavenly metals and rare sought after Soul Stone Chips. Here they are confronted with the last moments of some far off great war. The moments are fleeting but they gather that in those final moments a great evil was sealed away, and who the victor was may yet still remain undetermined.
Moving forward and deeper into the dungeon the two find themselves in a very Hot Room covered in searing red brick. This Large room can best be described as an oven. Here is the Lair of a young but might Red Dragon, Etrikan Valaran. Etrikan Valaran, keeps several Noble Salamanders on hand in an effort to keep his cave dwelling sweltering. The Duo brave the heat, defeat the wyrm and discover the treasure he has been guarding for several centuries; Norstork.
***Special Note: Itha'gar promised that as a reward for protecting Norstork, Etrikan Valaran would someday also become a mighty armor.
NORSTORK
Norstork is made of the yellow underbelly scales of the Great Red Dragon, Destrak Norstork. Traditionally, underbelly scales are ignored by crafters because they are notoriously difficult to deal with and not nearly as pliable as the much larger and stronger upper scales of dragons. More importantly the underbelly scales are often a different color than the rest of the dragon. However, in the case of the Raiment known as Norstork the underbelly scales are used almost exclusively. Norstork is worn as a helmet but it covers the shoulders, neck, chest and drapes behind the user like a cape. The Helmet portion is fashioned in the shape of a Lion's head and mouth that surrounds the users face. Dragon fags adorn this section, as well as, two small pristine red scales where the lion's eyes would be. The overall effect is one of startling ferocity; it looks like the user is wearing a powerful Lion. On it's chest a single Gold Dragon scale is placed over the wearer's heart, Norstork himself explains that this heart scale from a Gold Dragon was used to seal in His ferocity.
Powers:
Acts as a Set of Wings of Flying (dragon wings)
Grants Fire Immunity
1/day can cast Lion's Roar (SC133)
Empathic
30ft Hearing and vision
1/month it can cast True Resurrection but not without exacting a heavy toll
Norstork is easy going but determined and will not abide a master who shows weakness or a lack of dedication to its mission. Norstork embodies Itha'gar's will and wishes to destroy the stalking beast once and for all. Unwilligness on its users part may result in the Lion's mouth closing.
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UMBRA KEEP
Shiya and Vlogmere return to Umbra Keep and the tide long "High Steward's" festival only to find stricken faces and Solemn quiet... what has happened at the festival? Inside the keep servants are quickly scurrying back and forth making preparations while Marilyn (Abelis's Wife) speaks to an ancient looking cleric of Adon.
The Cleric pardons himself from Marilyn and turns to you as if to come and speak with you. Upon introductions occurring the party soon realized that they were in negotiations with the Church of Adon, and their High Cleric, Aaron Doniaes. Despite some rather tense discussions, the cleric revealed that the Churches of Adon, and Bandor have been working behind the scenes for many centuries to make sure that when the time comes they can resurrect the Augurian Empire under a Golden King. They have decided that in three months time Rivenell will be that King. They require that Shiya be alive at that time and be willing and able to produce a male lineage in the name of the crown. They also require that at the time of the coronation she give back King Augur's crown to her husband.
Despite, all of the amazing news the times are sad. None of this would be occurring had it not been for the death of Lord Silver Sun. The cleric informs the group that tomorrow morning their will be a procession that takes the corpse back to Silver Sun, where the late Lord will be waked, mourned, and interred. After Rivenell is given his Lordship, Lord Ror Rim will abdicate with privilege to Rivenell both Ror Rim and Sombre. The High Steward will follow suit and abdicate the stewardship to Rivenell. All this will be in preparation for the ceremonies to follow.
After discovering the loss of Lord Silver Sun, Shiya checked up on her fiance and found him handling the situation well. Vlogmere checked up on Sandoval, only to discover that he had been blinded. His eyes bore the Augurian mark in glowing mercurial pools. Vlogmere quickly went to get help from Shiya and Rivenell. They soon discovered that the culprit had been a woman walking through the halls of the Keep. They also discovered that the strange marks were contagious as they spread to the eyes of Rivenell. Shiya realizing that Queen Augur was the most likely suspect began to questions her crowns until one revealed that she must be near by. Incidentally she also discovered which of the two was the "good" crown. They searched the Keep and discovered the ancient witch blowing a hole in the side of a dungeon. Inside of this hole was one of the Queen's crowns. Vlogmere acting quickly disarmed the Queen while she teleported away, Crownless. Father Doniaes, cured both Rivenell and Sandoval using his ancient relic, The Staff of the High Sun. As a precautionary measure the faceless one was given King Augur's "evil" crown to pass onto Kaines. Having had a long day the party decided to rest and await the funeral procession in the morning. By the way were is Abelis?
The 8th of Dragon's Tide, Caeday, under the Reaping Moon, 4009; New Bendis
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In the Early Morning Hours
A Paige makes his way through the winding streets of Umbra Keep Village and up to the Keep Proper. He knocks on the castle gates, exhausted and well worn. He bears marks from Centier deep in the heart of Braktier. He carries papers from Abelis. Some are letter of affection for his dear Wife Marilyn assuring her that all is well. Others are Notes of Condolences for the sons of Lord Silver Sun. Amongst, all the messages is a single letter addressed to Shiya, and Vlogmere. It is sealed with a wax drop and bears a signet mark of 3 crossing swords.
A Paige makes his way through the winding streets of Umbra Keep Village and up to the Keep Proper. He knocks on the castle gates, exhausted and well worn. He bears marks from Centier deep in the heart of Braktier. He carries papers from Abelis. Some are letter of affection for his dear Wife Marilyn assuring her that all is well. Others are Notes of Condolences for the sons of Lord Silver Sun. Amongst, all the messages is a single letter addressed to Shiya, and Vlogmere. It is sealed with a wax drop and bears a signet mark of 3 crossing swords.