Cyrus - Ranger

Cyrus

His father was Hamster, and his mother smelled of Elderberry…

No really… His father was a rather “Amorous” Wood elf, and his human mother used Natural Herbs to keep herself smelling fresh, and favored Elderberry for its medicinal qualities.

When Cyrus was born he never met his father, and was raised Almost Exclusively by his mother. Because he was a “Half-breed” he was never really accepted by the townsfolk in his mother’s village. As a result he sent much of his time in the forests outside the town, feeling much more at home amongst the trees, mountains,and streams. Little did he know his father’s people were keeping a watchful eye on him.

His Grandfather (mother’s father) was the town blacksmith and when he could not be out in the forests he would spend his time learning the craft. His grandfather was training him to one day take his post as the Blacksmith of the town.

His mother was an herbalist, apothecary even. She was very familiar with what herbs could cure certain types of wounds. Many times his mother would commission him to find specific plants to bring back for her to experiment with. He learned much about making natural remedies, healing salves, and where to find the ingredients to make them.

He never really played with the other children from the town; they mostly tormented him about his mixed heritage. He instead made friends with animals. Learning their ways, how to silently stalk his prey, tracking it for miles, how to be ever vigilant so that nothing would surprise him. At a very young age he would be gone for weeks at a time going deep into the woods, foraging his own food, communing with nature. As he got older the forays into the woods would get longer and longer, sometimes months at a time. It was during one of these trips that he met his father’s people…

He had gotten quite skilled at moving through the woods unnoticed, aware of everything around him. That’s why he was so surprised when he turned around and found a group of elves standing not more than ten feet away, looking directly at him! His bow was up before he could even think, but none of the elves made a move to harm him. He lowered his bow as one strangely familiar elf stepped forward. He identified himself as Belegornor (Beleg+orn)(mighty tree)), “I am your Father”. It took a moment to sink in, he had never searched for his father and yet here he was. “Come with me, there are many things you must learn.” And so…

Over the next 12 years his father and the Wood elves trained him to be a protector of the forest. How to move without anyone knowing he was ever there. How to take what he needed to survive without upsetting the balance of the forest, how to fight with the bow, the sword, and axe when necessary, and how to avert violence when able. How to make everything he could need with what was found around him. They taught him how to be a Ranger.

When he was finally ready, they sent him out to find his path. Equipping him with a finely crafted Elven Bow, Elven Chain, the sword and Survival gear he had come in with, and probably most importantly, physical prowess and vast knowledge of the forest and the world around him.

11/28/2012 Summary

This is a brief summary of major events:

1. Logan, Amelia, & Cyrus continued down the tunnel, notice a number of channels, and stumbled upon a large room. It didn't seem to have an exit and the water was knee deep, there wasnt much they could do so they decided to turn around and head back to the rest of the group.

2. Meanwhile the Sheriff decided to catch up with the group and Aurence told him what they had discovered about Wally's disappearance.

3. Logan, Amelia, and Cyrus join the rest of the group.
- Aurence sings a ballad to try and cheer up his comrades but they were not in the mood, so they begin to decide what their next move will be.
- Amelia decides to go to the temple to collect herself and pray.

4. The rest of the group decides to go to the Sink Hole to see if Boris One-Ear has any information regarding Wally or the thefts over at Wayfarers' Inn.
- Boris, besides being rude, is of no help at all.
- Although Aurence did manage to charm him into giving them free Whiskey.

5. The group decides to go back to the Wayfarers' Inn to spend the night, Logan Idris, and Quarian Dawnfire decide they'll try the maps store to see if the can find a map of the channels under the city.
- The owner of the store is a wizard, but not very helpful and seems to be hiding something... They achieve nothing and make their way to the Inn.

6. Back at the Inn Aurence charms Korec into giving them a free night at the Inn. Amelia meets them there after her trip to the temple. They find out that since their arrival in town, they have been dubbed the Fellowship of Eight. They eat, drink, and head to their respective rooms to rest.

Infravison

I would like to clarify the subject of infravison.

In ADnD, Elves and Half-Elves are given Infravison, which is the ability to see heat signatures... I am changing this to the simple ability to see in the dark as defined below (2E DMG p.118)

Below are some referances that we will follow.

11/18/2012 Summary

This is a brief summary of major events:

1. Woke up at the "Wayfarer's Place Inn & Tavern." The group bathed, had breakfast and learned that no thefts had been made that night; The first night in a week.

2. The group was making its way down the road when Cyrus noticed shuffling tracks from a mule near the well.
-The group decides to lower the Boy into the well.
-The Boy freaks out at the sight of of rats and is pulled back up.
-Cyrus, having grown impatient decides to go into the well and finds a hole & signs of someone being dragged through.

3. The group decides to question the mule at Verna's (Wally's wife).
-The mule confirms Wally was taken forcefully down the well and was unconscious.

4. They go back to the well and had a chit chat with a janitor who lets them know that he's been hearing strange sounds from the well.

5. Amelia, Logan, and Cyrus decide to go down the well to investigate the strange hole.
-They find a trail and lose it but continue to make their way through the hole and find a nest of big rats.
-The rats attack!
-Cyrus finds himself badly injured but the trio prevails.

11/14/2012 Summary

This is a brief summary major events:

1. Entered the Village of Rashtan before Dusk
2. Met Sheriff Talon who was posting some Reward Posters
1. 25GP Reward for the return of stolen items
2. 50GP Reward for information in finding Wally Westler
3. Entered "Wayfarer's Place Inn & Tavern
4. Spoke to Korec (Owner of tavern) about missing currency and jewelry
5. Spoke to Sheriff about missing person
6. Sheriff walked some of the party to the other side of town to show them where locals found Wallys mule (next to the park on the south road).
7. Party rents two common rooms for lodging, eats a decent meal and retire for the evening.

THE SMALL VILLAGE OF RASHTAN

The Bard

Aurence the half-elf bard.  Always looking for another tale of hero's and villains, monsters and maidens, he will often be seen at the local watering hole sitting with some of the older town folk or travelers who are passing through the city.  If he isn't listening intently, he's spinning a song and rhyme about daring tales of the past or current triumphs or woes.  You might even find yourself caught up in one of his own stories if you take the time to stop and listen.
 
The story of Aurence (so far)

Few if any cities were ever as glorious or well known as Neverwinter.  The Jewel of the North is a place of prosperity, commerce, entertainment and even leisure.  Especially along the banks of the river that gives the city it's constant warm climate.  For anyone born inside the city proper, fortune had truly smiled.  Little or no violent crime, employment was easily had, and for anyone willing to work hard, opportunity's door was open wide.  Why then would anyone born into such favor want to leave such a seemingly perfect home?  Well I'll have to give a bit of explanation as to why I did exactly that.  Upon the death of her first husband, my human mother Dartranna, began work as an au pair within the castle proper to close relatives of the royal family.  Lord Xavster and Lady Cailyassa Neverwinter desired that their own children be familiar with the ways and customs of men and that they should grow up in an environment where they would learn to speak the common tongue of man as well as their native elvish language.  During the third year of her employ, the mother of the family, was found dead.  She had been visiting the Beggar's Nest, a district outside the city proper.  As was her custom, Lady Cailyassa was delivering gifts and food to the poorest families within the district when she and here attendants were attacked by bandits.  My mother Dartranna did all she could to console the family during this tragic time, and as time passed her care began to change to a deep love.  Against the wishes of nearly all of the royal family, my mother married Lord Xavster, and 6 months later....I arrived on the scene.  (Yes...6 months)  It's amazing how benevolent elves can be as long as there is no human blood that muddies the bloodline.  Perhaps that's a bit too harsh as my father never withheld his favor, nor did my elven grandmother.  The rest of the family however were less than thrilled to have me around.  Even my bother and sister, well my half-brother and sister became distant once social pressures began to affect their teenage lives.  When I left home at seventeen, I did so with my father's blessing.  My mother however was less that pleased.  Having had the benefits of a well rounded education, including the arts I leaned on my love of song and verse as a means to make my way in the world.  I had shown a particular aptitude when it came to song, and in matters of diplomacy, I found that a bit of verse and tune would almost always help to smooth the differences between elves and men.  My parents parting gifts were a family heirloom of sorts and a modest share of the estate, most of which I promptly spent on anyone whom I felt to be more in need than myself.  I left Neverwinter and headed south to Waterdeep.  I had several years to perfect my talents and trade.  During one of my rather successful performances, I had the displeasure of being the victim of a rather young, rather poor pick pocket.  When I caught the lad by the wrist, I convinced him that his time would be better spent working for the change in a man's pocket rather than stealing it.  Although he's be slow to turn over a new leaf, he is young, I think there is still some hope for the boy.  As I explained to him, "The ability to entertain is the fast track to wining friends and influencing people", and after all,  that is how I met most of the members of our current campaign.

Aurence

Character Creation....

11/07/2012

These are the players:

Mike - Cyrus the 1/2 Elf Ranger

Daniel - Logan the Human Druid

Amy - Amelia Stillwater the Human Cleric of Ehlonna

Alex - Idris the Human Witch

Larry - Aurence the 1/2 Elf Bard

Trystan - Orphaned Human Thief named BOY
Cindy - Cersei the Female Human Fighter
Elan - Quarren Dawnfire the 1/2 Elf Wizard

Here is a link to some of the house rules:
http://achiriaco.webs.com/adndcampaign.htm


Fortune and Glory
They come into possession of a map that pinpoints the keep near the distant village of Hommlet.
The party heads east from Waterdeep towards a ruined keep which is rumored to hold riches beyond their wildest dreams.