Owlbear Knight

*[*09:23*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo walks in, the stump at the end of his left arm wrapped in cloth*

*[*09:23*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: surprise at the arm is quickly turned into a neutral face*

*[*09:23*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: following not far behind himo*

*[*09:23*]* Himo Longbeard*: He sits down, stares at his arm, fierce determination visible in his hazel eyes*

*[*09:24*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Yes... she turns to respond to P with a look of annoyance but sees Himo walk in Himo! Why happened?

*[*09:24*]* Himo Longbeard*: He looks at Kaleb* We should have expected something, and we probably all did, deep inside

*[*09:24*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Owlbears

*[*09:25*]* Himo Longbeard*:* 5, or 6, if you count the large hulking beast as one as well

*[*09:25*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Heh, a cousin of mine once said that the big ones still only count as one

*[*09:26*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* That was you? This Talons Grasp?

*[*09:26*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Oh, so that's who that is.

*[*09:26*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: he nods with Himo* (bit delayed was getting a coffee) I think we prepared for the worst, but the marches has a whole different idea to us.

*[*09:27*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Apparently, owlbears congregate from time to time

*[*09:27*]* Himo Longbeard*:* But we avenged Adoven

*[*09:28*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* That is good to hear, but what will you do without that arm?

*[*09:28*]* P-Bling*:* who was adoven

*[*09:29*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo turns to Kaleb* Can you tell him about our wizard friend?

*[*09:29*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* An met an old friend in the process *he smirks briefly then looks to Himo, his expression dropping back to quiet contemplation*

*[*09:29*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* Certainly.

*[*09:31*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* Our first venture out into the marches we were accompanied by a young wizard, a half elf. He show great talent as we encounted the eye bandits out on the grasstides *he flags down Delora for a drink, and one for Himo* But when we got into the orchard, thats when we all discovered the harshness of this land.

*[*09:32*]* P-Bling*:* I think I ate an adoven once. It's a little pastry. Bout dis big dawg *he makes a circle the size of a baseball in his hands.*

*[*09:32*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo tries to reach for the drink with his left hand and nearly bumps it over*

*[*09:32*]* P-Bling*:* yer tellin me your wizard chose to call himself after a pastry??

*[*09:33*]* P-Bling*:* sheet

*[*09:33*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: just listening to stories*

*[*09:33*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: looks to the dragonborn, but then dismisses him to assit Himo* Pace yourself, Himo

*[*09:35*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*: looking to Himo seeing his problem* Perhaps I could help to devise a replacement for your hand. I am not good at making things but perhaps I could enchant something to respond to you. I would need some time to look into it

*[*09:37*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Aye, possibly... It would take time to devise such a craft... For now, I'll go with the simple option, if my body allows it. Simple options are oft best.

*[*09:37*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo sighs and mutters to himself* Though not always

*[*09:38*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* I suppose. I will look into it for you.

*[*09:38*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: looks into his drink* One arm or two you're still the fiercest dwarf I've fought with.

*[*09:39*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: thinks about using Mage Hand to show off 3 hands*

*[*09:39*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo looks from Allanna to Kaleb* And I will be. This was merely a setback and will not keep me down permanently

*[*09:40*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* That is good to hear.

*[*09:40*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: bangs his drink into Himo's* Indeed it is

*[*09:40*]* P-Bling*: Whispers in Corsair's ear, "Do It"*

*[*09:43*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*: then looks to Corsair with an idea* Perhaps we could come up with something together?

*[*09:45*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: realizes that he took minor illusion instead of Mage Hand*

*[*09:45*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* An idea? For a prosthetic? Hm. I believe some people have a spell called Mage Hand, I don't possess it myself

*[*09:46*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: makes a hand with minor illusion*

*[*09:46*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I can almost make the visage of one, it wouldn't be functional

*[*09:47*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo looks at him through squinted eyes, notices he did it to show his incapability and sighs*

*[*09:47*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* We had men with hooks for hands when I sailed, perhaps that's the simplest option

*[*09:48*]* P-Bling*: keeps to himself in his dragonborn corner*

*[*09:48*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Hmm yes I have heard of it. Perhaps I can learn how to do it then we can figure out how to link it to a Gauntlet or something?

*[*09:49*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I suppose that would be a useful tool...

*[*09:49*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I haven't really the time though, I've got a couple projects that I'm tinkering with.

*[*09:49*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: Looks to Allanna* How are things progressing with the Mage guild? Do you have any dispelling capabilities yet?

*[*09:50*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* A facsimile of the flying broom and shoes to make people move quickly

*[*09:52*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* I will look into it then. *Turning to Kaleb at the question* Things are well. We don't have any that I know of. That is quite a difficult thing to do. Why do you ask?

*[*09:52*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* The Green Knight

*[*09:52*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo shudders*

*[*09:52*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: He looks to Himo*

*[*09:53*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Ah

*[*09:53*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I apologize if I seem callous but the reason I received this power was to do things beyond my power, if a prosthetic would solve the problem, there is no need to complicate matters.

*[*09:54*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* It seems that not only can it bond with any who wear it. It consumes them, twisting them to its needs.

*[*09:54*]* Himo Longbeard*:* The giant owlbear...

*[*09:55*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: puts his hand on Himo's shoulder* Yes...

*[*09:55*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*: confused* the owlbear was wearing armor?

*[*09:56*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Not just any armour. It was the Green Knight's!

*[*09:56*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Dispelling and disenchantment are very different things. I am not sure it is possible. We tend to weave enchantments that prevent the lose of the magic within the main enchantment

*[*09:57*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Uh. Hm. Just to be clear, how large is the armor compared to a man.

*[*09:57*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* Those on the spikes may look larger than normal. But the ones myself and Himo encountered were towering, one over 15ft tall

*[*09:58*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* And it was clad in the Green's armor

*[*09:58*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I have no idea what is going on in this Orchard

*[*09:58*]* Himo Longbeard*:* The armour... shifts to fit the bearer

*[*09:59*]* Himo Longbeard*:* And when a piece is worn, it all seems to congregate and envelop the one that puts it on...

*[*10:00*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: looks to Corsair* It is not a place for those weak of will, I'm certainly not in a rush to head back

*[*10:01*]* Himo Longbeard*:* We took care of 6 of the owlbears present in the Orchard. Hopefully we won't need to go back soon.

*[*10:02*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I don't doubt your power of will, and I hope I receive the same in that. It's more that the difficulties I've challenged are more of a... Conventional nature

*[*10:02*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Clearing undead or rooting out gnolls is one thing, bears in magical armor that grow in size is another

*[*10:03*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Well, the one good thing is that they provided us with great lining for our cloaks

*[*10:04*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo moves the cloak back a bit to show the warm inside*

*[*10:04*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* and the latest fashion *chuckles and gestures to the feather in his cloaks clasp.*

*[*10:04*]* Himo Longbeard*: heh*

*[*10:05*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Oh they do look warm!

*[*10:06*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I may be heading to the Orchard tomorrow, it's good to hear what kinds of things live in the woods

*[*10:06*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Heh. Less owlbears now, for sure

*[*10:07*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Also, the knight reforms quickly. We encountered his vacant armour chasing us after less than a day had passed

*[*10:08*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Is the armor particularly strong or resistant to anything?

*[*10:08*]* Himo Longbeard*:* You'll know it is the same one because of the texts carved into it, and our mark on it

*[*10:08*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* The armour itself falls quickly. But when worn, imbues its wearer with unnatural gifts

*[*10:09*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* The Owlbear wearing it was able to stun, just with its screech

*[*10:09*]* Himo Longbeard*:* DO NOT WEAR IT *Himo shouts*

*[*10:09*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: Passes Himo his drink*

*[*10:10*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo grabs it with his right arm and takes a large gulp*

*[*10:10*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Now you've got me wondering what would happen if I put it on a squirrel or something of the sort

*[*10:10*]* Himo Longbeard*: He mutters* The last thing we want running around is a strong warlock gone mad in that plate....

*[*10:11*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* I fear without help from those like yourself Allanna, this armour will be a bane for all who enter the orchard

*[*10:12*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Perhaps I could make you a scroll of Identify to take Corsair?

*[*10:12*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I've learned how to identify, I'd just rather not take the expensive pearl out

*[*10:12*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Perhaps a scroll would be useful

*[*10:13*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* But if the magic is permanent, perhaps a scroll to dispel the magic would be best

*[*10:14*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Yes that has been my worry too. I am afraid I cannot dispel magic yet and even if I could I am unsure whether it would dispel and enchantment as I said earlier.

*[*10:15*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*:* The ways of magic are mostly unknown to me. *he gestures and shadow begins to form and swirl around his hand*

*[*10:16*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* Especially one that sounds so powerful. I can attempt to create you a scroll of Identification if you would like. Then at least we have a better idea of what we are dealing with.

*[*10:16*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I'd be more than happy to carry the scroll into the Orchard in case we run into the armor.

*[*10:17*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I'm not leading the expedition though, you'd have to talk to Hedda about it

*[*10:18*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* When do you leave?

*[*10:18*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I'm leaving in the morning

*[*10:18*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* So, not long before I have to head out

*[*10:20*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* I had best get started then *She rises and head for the door* If you'll all excuse me. And I will look into options for that hand of yours Himo.

*[*10:21*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I've best be getting some rest myself, it's a long day ahead of me. And an interesting one, if I can do things with the armor

*[*10:22*]* Himo Longbeard*: Himo half bows* Thank you for the effort

*[*10:22*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: dips his head* good luck to you both

*[*10:23*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* (I want to use this armor now)

*[*10:23*]* Allanna [High-Elf, Wizard]*:* (Uh oh)

*[*10:23*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* (hmmmmmm, 10 wisdom means I'd try and get someone else to wear it first)

*[*10:23*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* There are a couple 1s and a 2 on the mission...

*[*10:23*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Corsair! You said something about going to Pheragus. I might be able to draw a map of what I remember from the inside

*[*10:23*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Watch out for the Drow

*[*10:24*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Ah, yes, Himo! That would be very helpful

*[*10:24*]* Himo Longbeard*:* We took care of the nastiest of the three, but that magic casting creten is still in there somewhere

*[*10:24*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* I've been compiling notes from the tales I've heard, but haven't a map or any clue of how the insides look

*[*10:25*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* Ugh, casters. Such a pain to deal with

*[*10:25*]* Himo Longbeard*:* I'll see if these hands can draw up something legible. Hand, I should say...

*[*10:25*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Do you read Dwarvish?

*[*10:31*]* Corsair (Order of Haven)*:* No, I can read common and elvish but not your language

*[*10:31*]* Himo Longbeard*:* Ai, will keep that in mind

*[*10:33*]* Kaleb of the Twilight's Storm*: quietly sips his drink, lamenting what has happened*