Moral Decisions

07/20/2014

As Rata slept, he dreamed that he was at the base of the mountain and heard weeping. He opened his arms and began to fly toward the peak. Near the peak, he say a small outcropping and a dark cave opening. The weeping was coming from inside.

A dark cave with weeping coming out of it? Nothing to worry about.

Rata woke with the sun high in the sky. Sharal had departed and he was alone in the air wagon. Rata prayed for spells, then went to Yaotl and told him about his dream. Sharal convinced Ren to feed him breakfast and then bragged to Yaotl about how Ren gave him their kanks. Yaotl protested, but quickly decided that they had more important matters to discuss.

Yaotl gathered the group and Rata told them all about the strange dream that had had taken place.

Why turn, when destroying is so much fun?

07/06/2014

Lug hit his head on the mine entrance. He ducked lower and tried to enter again. He hit his head again. It was obvious to everyone, but Lug, that Lug would not fit into the Dwarven mine tunnel.

"Lug," Ren began, after Lug hit his head for a third time, "you're never going to fit. Just stay outside and guard the mine entrance."

Lug nodded, "Okay."

Lug took his position outside the mine and everyone else delved deeper. While the group cautious tread forward, Rata rushed ahead and spotted four Dwarven skeletons. Rata ran behind Ren, as the skeletons charged forward. One of the skeletons clawed Ren across the eyes, blood ran into Ren's eyes and blinded him.

He's not a Mul, but here's a picture of Roy Jones Jr reminding us that blood in the eye is just terrible.

Yaotl summoned a flame blade and Aziza ran forward with her singing sticks. Hedgar tried to push forward, but the front lines were too crowded.

Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?

06/22/2014

22, Fifthover, Dragon's Agitation, 190th Kings Age, Sun Descending
The group awoke the next morning and Lug announced he was thirsty, so Ren took him to find water. Ren found a pool of dirty, but drinkable, water and Lug greedily gulped it down. Ren told Lug to see if he could find any water. Lug walked a few feet away and started complaining that a stick bit him.

I hate sticks that bite.

Ren rushed over in time to see a snake slithering away from the hulking half-giant, who started complaining of dizziness.

"Rata! I need you now!" Ren shouted.

On The Road Again

06/10/2014

20, Fifthover, Dragon's Agitation, 190th Kings Age, Sun Descending
Upon waking, Ren and Yaotl decided to leave ten silver pieces with Ishak, so the village could buy whatever they needed from the next trade caravan that came through. Aziza thought that ten silver may not be enough, so they left another ten.

10 more silver pieces and there might be a problem.

After eating and getting spells ready, the group packed up their air wagon. They put down dried hides to provide a more comfortable ride, as well as make it easier for the group to see the translucent wagon. Hedgar met them on the north side of the village and the group set out. Hedgar led them northeast, through the scrub plains.

Possible Allies with a Possible Quest

05/18/2014

18, Fifthover, Dragon's Agitation, 190th Kings Age, Sun Descending
Yaotl is awoken by Aloria, who is dressed and carrying her backpack. Yaotl looked at her, confused.
"I have to go." Aloria whispered.
"Why?" Yaotl asked.
Aloria shook her head, "I cannot stay here, I have things that must be done. Private things."
Yaotl nodded, "Very well. Just remember that you are always welcome here."
Aloria nodded, turned, and walked out of the door.
Ren continued to stare at the compass as Tamar interjected, "I don't think there's much you can do about the portals at this point in time."
Ren nodded in agreement.
Tamar whispered, "The Elemental Lords believe I spend too much time here, so I do not know when I will return. Also, there is a battle coming and I must be ready for it."
Wind swirled around him, forming braces, grieves, and a breast plate. A portal open beside him.
"Farewell and good luck." Tamar said as he stepped through the portal.

Ren looked at the compass again, then Aziza took it from him. She looked it over and then handed it back. They both laid back down and relaxed.
Yaotl, meanwhile, got up and began cooking breakfast for Nora, Basheera, and himself.

Why do we let the Fire Cleric cook our food?

As he was cooking, he heard someone shouting outside. He couldn't make out the words, but it sounded angry. He stepped outside to investigate.

Happy Mothers Day

05/11/2014

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there!

Book Review - "The Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson

Being a Wheel of Time and Mystborn fan, I recently got to meet Brandon Sanderson and pick up a copy of "The Way of Kings." It's book one of the Stormlight Archive and is 1,001 pages long.

Cover Art, without all those pesky words.

I will try to review it, without giving away any spoilers. It is a fantasy novel that takes place in a medieval-like setting, but does not take place on Earth. That's not a spoiler, by the way.