The Zombie of the Opera - Revision history

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-Having successfully saved the forest of [[Humphgrough]] from the storms caused by the elementals, the [[Companions of the Rising Sun]] realized that, in order to make it to [[Luminaux]] before the music festival, they would have to ride hard.  So ride they did, covering 10 days worth of trial in just over 7.
+After helping the Treant [[Humphgrough]] clear up the storms that were plaguing his forest, and destroying the Stormhorn, the party was returned to their caravan group, who, while worried about them, had progressed onward, figuring that the four of them could take care of themselves (or that they just got drunk and took off on a bender). They continued on their journey together until [[Velora]], the hometown of [[Kimo FallenLeaf|Kimo]], [[Perrin Forester|Perrin]] and [[Jericho Arnon|Jericho]]. The party spent about a week here, shopping and catching up with their families. [[Karmann]] spent nearly all of his money on a pistol, and spent his week learning to fire and care for it. The party then joined the steady stream of people traveling northwards to [[Luminaux]], the City of Harmony.
 At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.
-Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf, [[Phantos RustyWing]], approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#Elvish Quarter|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.
+Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing Jericho and Kimo’s holy symbols, a young half-elf, [[Phantos RustyWing]], approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#Elvish Quarter|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.
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 Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked.  In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.
-[[Category: Work in Progress]]
+The dwarven specialist agreed to look into the magic items that the party had been unable to identify - a few potions, a pair of bracers, and the ring and amulet discovered during the last adventure. Although there would normally have been a steep fee for this service, the dwarf offered the party a deal.

Jerichothebard at 20:53, 3 September 2009

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	Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.		Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.

	~~WORK IN PROGRESS~~		[[Category: Work in Progress]]

Jerichothebard at 22:30, 31 August 2009

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	Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.		Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.

	~~TODO: FINISH~~		WORK IN PROGRESS

Jerichothebard at 00:06, 13 February 2008

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			[[Category: Adventures]]
	Having successfully saved the forest of [[Humphgrough]] from the storms caused by the elementals, the [[Companions of the Rising Sun]] realized that, in order to make it to [[Luminaux]] before the music festival, they would have to ride hard. So ride they did, covering 10 days worth of trial in just over 7.		Having successfully saved the forest of [[Humphgrough]] from the storms caused by the elementals, the [[Companions of the Rising Sun]] realized that, in order to make it to [[Luminaux]] before the music festival, they would have to ride hard. So ride they did, covering 10 days worth of trial in just over 7.

Jerichothebard at 22:23, 31 May 2007

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	Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.		Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.

			TODO: FINISH

Jerichothebard at 20:22, 31 May 2007

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	At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.		At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.

	Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon\|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf\|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#Elvish Quarter\|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.		Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon\|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf\|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf, [[Phantos RustyWing]], approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#Elvish Quarter\|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.

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Jerichothebard at 20:22, 31 May 2007

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	At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.		At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.

	Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon\|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf\|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#~~The Rusty Wing~~\|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.		Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon\|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf\|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#Elvish Quarter\|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.

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Having successfully saved the forest of [[Humphgrough]] from the storms caused by the elementals, the [[Companions of the Rising Sun]] realized that, in order to make it to [[Luminaux]] before the music festival, they would have to ride hard. So ride they did, covering 10 days worth of trial in just over 7.

At the gates of the city, they realized that they had, perhaps, not planned far enough in advance – with the advent of the music festival, the city was full to overflowing, and people were camped out on the riverbank for quite some distance outside the city walls.

Continuing through the gates, they were greeted by numerous merchants, gamesmen, and revelers – the city, known for being merry, had turned into a giant carnival. Seeing [[Jericho Arnon|Jericho]] and [[Kimo FallenLeaf|Kimo’s]] holy symbols, a young half-elf approached them, and offered them the last room in the [[Luminaux#The Rusty Wing|Rusty Wing]], his father’s inn, for the bargain price of only 5gp per night.

Each.

With a four-night minimum.

Food not included.

The party, not wanting to camp out a mile or more from the city walls and the center of the excitement, agreed. They proceeded directly there, introduced themselves to their host, and washed the road dirt from their tired bodies.

Eager to identify some of the magical treasure accumulated over the last few months, they went to the Library, where they heard an expert on the topic worked. In due time, they were shown in to meet Brother [[Denehan ClearStone]], a member of the Order of [[the Mind of the Prophet]], who specialized in magic items and lore.

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	Each year, at this time, there is held a competition in Luminaux. In this competition, composers sing their own holy works, in honor of [[~~ORB~~]], and the winner is awarded the honor of performing his work as the focus of the High [[Gloria]] Mass. It is the most rigorous musical competition in Crescent.<br/>		Each year, at this time, there is held a competition in Luminaux. In this competition, composers sing their own holy works, in honor of [[Pelor]], and the winner is awarded the honor of performing his work as the focus of the High [[Gloria]] Mass. It is the most rigorous musical competition in Crescent.<br/>

	Last year, a friend of mine auditioned. He has a voice like an angel - I have rarely heard anyone who sang so beautifully. He was also one of the most faithful men I have ever known - a member of your order, Jericho. But I always wondered if he hadn't turned to ~~ORB~~ out of bitterness at his failure as a songwriter - for, in spite of his voice, he has no gift for composition. His music, such as it was, typically included a prayer to the god to grant him the ability to write what he felt - give him the words to go with the voice.<br/>		Last year, a friend of mine auditioned. He has a voice like an angel - I have rarely heard anyone who sang so beautifully. He was also one of the most faithful men I have ever known - a member of your order, Jericho. But I always wondered if he hadn't turned to Pelor out of bitterness at his failure as a songwriter - for, in spite of his voice, he has no gift for composition. His music, such as it was, typically included a prayer to the god to grant him the ability to write what he felt - give him the words to go with the voice.<br/>

	His composition was rejected - and in some pretty harsh terms. In a quite melodramatic moment, he vowed revenge against the Maestro, and vanished. He hasn't been seen in nearly a year, and I had begun to think that he had merely left town in disappointment - there are few places more cruel than Luminaux for a failed and bitter songwriter. His name is [[Bravyn Harprended]].<br/>		His composition was rejected - and in some pretty harsh terms. In a quite melodramatic moment, he vowed revenge against the Maestro, and vanished. He hasn't been seen in nearly a year, and I had begun to think that he had merely left town in disappointment - there are few places more cruel than Luminaux for a failed and bitter songwriter. His name is [[Bravyn Harprended]].<br/>
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	Denehen gestured for Kimo to put the items on the worktable. As he did so, a strange thing occurred - the crystal amulet, which before had been inert, came to life as soon as it left Kimo's hand, and began to scorch the table. Denehen reached out to pick it up, but yanked his hand back when, with a ''bzzt!'' he was shocked quite strongly. Turning to Kimo, who was removing a magic ring that was also to be identified from his hand, he asked if the item had ever done that before.		Denehen gestured for Kimo to put the items on the worktable. As he did so, a strange thing occurred - the crystal amulet, which before had been inert, came to life as soon as it left Kimo's hand, and began to scorch the table. Denehen reached out to pick it up, but yanked his hand back when, with a ''bzzt!'' he was shocked quite strongly. Turning to Kimo, who was removing a magic ring that was also to be identified from his hand, he asked if the item had ever done that before.

	Kimo said that it hadn't, and Bro. Denehen asked if Kimo would touch it again - promising to heal him if he was hurt. He, like the brother before him, was shocked quite painfully. The brother picked up the ring from the table, looked at it, and guessed that it was a ''Ring of Lightning Resistance'', which had probably saved Kimo from quite a bit of damage. Kimo, remembering the wall of lightning which he had, inexplicably, passed through, agreed - and said a quick prayer of thanks to ~~ORB~~ for his good fortune.		Kimo said that it hadn't, and Bro. Denehen asked if Kimo would touch it again - promising to heal him if he was hurt. He, like the brother before him, was shocked quite painfully. The brother picked up the ring from the table, looked at it, and guessed that it was a ''Ring of Lightning Resistance'', which had probably saved Kimo from quite a bit of damage. Kimo, remembering the wall of lightning which he had, inexplicably, passed through, agreed - and said a quick prayer of thanks to Pelor for his good fortune.

	The party departed, intent on visiting Arcangel's Pride, and Phantos, who had waited outside the library for them, offered to show them the way. Jericho, who wanted to register for the [[Mask and Scroll]] auditions, split off and headed for the main guild offices.		The party departed, intent on visiting Arcangel's Pride, and Phantos, who had waited outside the library for them, offered to show them the way. Jericho, who wanted to register for the [[Mask and Scroll]] auditions, split off and headed for the main guild offices.
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	The group, deciding that a frontal assault was perhaps somewhat risky, went back to their rooms. There, they discussed their strategy, and it was noted that only instrumentalists and composers had been targeted - no vocalists. Given the evidence they now had, it was generally concluded that Bravyn was behind all the noted events. In order to make himself more of a target, Jericho decided that he would perform only instrumentally the next evening.		The group, deciding that a frontal assault was perhaps somewhat risky, went back to their rooms. There, they discussed their strategy, and it was noted that only instrumentalists and composers had been targeted - no vocalists. Given the evidence they now had, it was generally concluded that Bravyn was behind all the noted events. In order to make himself more of a target, Jericho decided that he would perform only instrumentally the next evening.

	The next day is uneventful, filled mainly with shopping and sightseeing. The highlight of the day is the tour of the [[Grand Concert Hall]], the biggest single room on Crescent, and also the most acoustically perfect. The party learns that it is also a place of great magical power, as the singer on stage can reach everyone in the hall, and the acoustics will allow his voice to be heard with equal clarity. The tour guide implied that this will include any vocal-based spell he cares to cast, which is why performers are so rigorously screened. She also told of the other way to use the hall - should the audience began to sing together, their power is focused onto the stage - it can be used to call up great holy power, and channel it all through one person, the singer on stage. The hall was used this way only once - at the end of the [[Scarlet War]], the combined holy power of thousands of faithful was used to tear away the arcane defenses surrounding the [[Jade Tower]], rendering it vulnerable to the army of ~~ORB~~.		The next day is uneventful, filled mainly with shopping and sightseeing. The highlight of the day is the tour of the [[Grand Concert Hall]], the biggest single room on Crescent, and also the most acoustically perfect. The party learns that it is also a place of great magical power, as the singer on stage can reach everyone in the hall, and the acoustics will allow his voice to be heard with equal clarity. The tour guide implied that this will include any vocal-based spell he cares to cast, which is why performers are so rigorously screened. She also told of the other way to use the hall - should the audience began to sing together, their power is focused onto the stage - it can be used to call up great holy power, and channel it all through one person, the singer on stage. The hall was used this way only once - at the end of the [[Scarlet War]], the combined holy power of thousands of faithful was used to tear away the arcane defenses surrounding the [[Jade Tower]], rendering it vulnerable to the army of Pelor.

	That evening, Jericho's performance goes quite well, although the henchman is not noticed in the audience. However, late that night, Kimo heard a sound, and looked up to see a dark figure, cloaked in shadow, standing in the window of his room at the Rusty Wing. He immediately wakened his roommates, Jericho and Druid Who Shall Not Be Named, and sprung to the attack. Shrugging off a dark spell from the figure, he also pounded on the wall, waking Karmann and Phantos. Perrin slept happily.		That evening, Jericho's performance goes quite well, although the henchman is not noticed in the audience. However, late that night, Kimo heard a sound, and looked up to see a dark figure, cloaked in shadow, standing in the window of his room at the Rusty Wing. He immediately wakened his roommates, Jericho and Druid Who Shall Not Be Named, and sprung to the attack. Shrugging off a dark spell from the figure, he also pounded on the wall, waking Karmann and Phantos. Perrin slept happily.
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	The morning of the Gloria, the team filed into the Concert Hall, and took their seats. The atmosphere was one of excitement and tension, as the news of the plot to desecrate the festival with blasphemous songs and zombie musicians had circulated, as had the story of the six brave adventurers who had put a stop to it.		The morning of the Gloria, the team filed into the Concert Hall, and took their seats. The atmosphere was one of excitement and tension, as the news of the plot to desecrate the festival with blasphemous songs and zombie musicians had circulated, as had the story of the six brave adventurers who had put a stop to it.

	Their excitement was only compounded when, at the climax of the High Mass, the body of Phantos appeared onstage in a bright column of light. Jericho, translating the lyrics of the song for his friends who don't speak Celestial, gaped in amazement as the last lines of the song were a plea to ~~ORB~~ to return from the dead the hero Phantos, to return him to his work on Crescent.		Their excitement was only compounded when, at the climax of the High Mass, the body of Phantos appeared onstage in a bright column of light. Jericho, translating the lyrics of the song for his friends who don't speak Celestial, gaped in amazement as the last lines of the song were a plea to Pelor to return from the dead the hero Phantos, to return him to his work on Crescent.

	Business at the Rusty Wing has improved dramatically since the Gloria, as people flock to see the hero and his friends.		Business at the Rusty Wing has improved dramatically since the Gloria, as people flock to see the hero and his friends.