Against the Night OOC

[Drakeyboy]

Well i can play multiple character's without a problem and with the group mostly thinned out i don't think it would be much of a problem. But we are going to need to find a place that is more civilized, Like a castle town, for her to jump in.

[Xavier Akafur]

I just don't generally advise anyone to play two characters at a time, because if you need to take a break it can be a lot more disruptive. Plus there may be other people who would like to join. If the character variety needs a boost we'll open up the LFG, and then if we don't find anyone you could play a second character.

Speaking of, do you guys want to open the group up to one or two applicants? Personally I am indifferent, more people means more interesting character relations... but it does slow things down a little.

[Drakeyboy]

I see you're points, and they make sense to me. I can wait then.

As for opening it up just maybe one or two more people and make sure that they understand that we aren't looking for more mages.

[Eden-H]

I think it would be a good idea to open up for some people, given that Silas and Khaki are unlikely to rejoin and Mort will be gone for the foreseeable future.

[Xavier Akafur]

Seems like so far everyone is game for getting more people.

Also, sorry to the two upstairs in the Inn, I'm not avoiding you I'm just playing my character how he would react to the scenario xD I'm actually quite curious to see that exchange.

[tangletail]

If he was up there as well, with his jolly self, I don't think there would be a real conversation outside of flirtatious notes.

[Xavier Akafur]

I imagine something would stir up!

[Cyril]

I really like the interaction between Camille and Neshar just for the fact that both of them are really shifty characters, because of how they talk. Camille is shifty in nature, where as Neshar is just because of the whole thief and social awkwardness. Although, I'm not sure if I should return the insinuations because the ratings, plus Camille would probably look over the statements as a character, if not just smirk and confirm them.

Apologies for the late response, work and parties been keeping me busy. Also, mind if someone can PM/post where the plot is headed, or if I could have any input in it? I'm just not sure where I should go with it, and I actually do want to have an effect on the plot

[Xavier Akafur]

We should probably just post all the information here for the time being. I'm about head to bed, but I'll get to it soon xD I'll add some tidbits for now.

For starters we have determined that the Lord who lives in the town/village is somehow involved, Neshar recovered some sort of key from him.
The apothecary was acting really shady earlier and is now overjoyed about the Hound being slain.
The Hound for some reason was not attacking the village directly but was lurking in the woods at a distance it probably should have at least once.

[tangletail]

I really like the interaction between Camille and Neshar just for the fact that both of them are really shifty characters, because of how they talk. Camille is shifty in nature, where as Neshar is just because of the whole thief and social awkwardness. Although, I'm not sure if I should return the insinuations because the ratings, plus Camille would probably look over the statements as a character, if not just smirk and confirm them.

Apologies for the late response, work and parties been keeping me busy. Also, mind if someone can PM/post where the plot is headed, or if I could have any input in it? I'm just not sure where I should go with it, and I actually do want to have an effect on the plot

Neshar is just a really open and oddly honest Thief , more akin to those you find in Dungeon and Dragon campaigns. Though, you can continue with the insinuations, or innuendos. The Serious board is mostly PG13, but PG13 today is far worse than what we got going here.

And to continue on with information.

An exert from the letters Neshar Read.
Mayheu: "Esteemed friend, I do wish to inquire as to what you would have me do with this Orix?"
Forjmeir: "Ah, the sphere? It is a shame we have such a fine key, but no lock with which to use it. Keep it with you, as you are nearest to the Temple. If the way becomes open, you will be the quicker of us to reach it."

The letters also mention that a fairly recent group of hunters died fighting this creature, and on them they had some fine magical weapons.

[Xavier Akafur]

Had to re-read my PMs to gather up all the info.

Additionally me and Nemael were talking much earlier about the plot through PM. We came up with the idea that the Hound was (either intentionally or inadvertently) guarding the ruins of an ancient temple that housed a relic of considerable power. Several forces were at play in attempting to gather said powerful artifact. Force one is the group itself, either through fate or some other means they gathered in a large enough force to bring the beast down. The question is if they are all here of their own free will, or is that simply a ploy in itself?
Ex: Xavier's lead on this artifact may have been staged to get him to come here and get rid of the guard dog, so to speak.

Force two is a cloak and dagger style organization with unknown motives. they seek the artifact for themselves, but whether to do good or evil is in question. That is the tie in for the Lord and his cohorts.


The third is a separate force made up of some of the villagers who are in the know, and wish to have the power for themselves, mostly so that they can make sure no evil overlord shows up to enslave them. Apothecary is perhaps involved here.


The fourth would be any other treasure hunters or sinister entities that may be lurking about. Power of this magnitude tends to attract attention. This group is essentially who Xavier is trying to prevent from getting the artifact.

[Drakeyboy]

Interesting. I like how everything is set up then.

[Xavier Akafur]

EDIT: Opened up a looking for more thread to get us some new blood. We'll take a vote once we get a few applicants on who to take in. ^^

Also it's worth noting that I am imposing some of my home-rules for fantasy settings on the world. Rules some of the other characters may be aware of. Here's most of the important notes for the current story.

Magic puts off a sort of radiation that attracts monsters and destabilizes the laws of physics, so to speak. It takes very long-term exposure to high amounts of magic to cause these effects to be noticeable, only the strongest of magics creating these effects quickly. So the fact that this artifact is attracting monsters like the Hound means it is greatly powerful. This is a rule to sort of explain the reason for why old ruins and dungeons are often populated with monsters and the like.

Some monsters of great power, or extra-planar creatures like demons and elementals can actually be sustained or even empowered by exposure to this radiation. Dragons also fall into this category, which is why as they age and lay across their hoards of treasure they grow in power and size.

[tangletail]

Not sure if Cam gave Neshar the go ahead to give him a smooch o.o

[Cyril]

I'm not either.