3. Collecting thoughts - Chea's observations

Collecting thoughts - Chea's observations


  • Properly.

    Dear Journal,

    What is 'proper'?

    Anything can be proper in my opinion, but if it is too stiff, it is not.

    i don't mind formal evenings and such occasions as long as there's a good style - even if they are properly improper. As long as people won't harm others.

    Informal occassions are often also quite enjoyably proper - if the good style is preserved somehow.

    Picnicks are not proper in my opinion in most cases, i should mention.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, properly improper party admirer.


  • Hazy Memory of a Sacrifice.

    Dear Journal,

    My tormented past is hidden from people.

    i'll report to you something though, of how i was destined for Selune for an extended time of service.

    i do not remember everything but when i was fairly young and vulnerable, we were thrown into strange realm with other Narfellian adventurers.

    One perhaps a Paladin plotted to take advantage of us, while we were trapped in a dark cave of unknown evil. it was cold, we had no means of escape and spiders started to crawl from the dark pits to devour us…

    A being from outer realms of evil origin appeared trying to make us slaves, entrap us and abuse... Perhaps a Paladin started to make bargain we didn't ask for... ignoring our means.

    I didn't wish us to remain trapped in that hell forever as servants of this devil or demon perhaps.

    despite my doubts and vulnerable emotions after mental tortures of Loviatar Arcanists, i prayed to Selune, sacrificing myself with a dagger to her so they are set free - in a call for aid.

    Selune's Powers manifested, i wandered for a while in Lands of Fugue's Mists, to be called back to Narfell and i felt obliged to pay debt to Selune.

    When i told this more or less to Val Kyrie, powerful Bard and Paladin, she did handcraft for me a holy amulet and symbol to Selune and Mystra.

    'Holy Symbol of Selune

    Handcrafted by Master Songstress, Val Kyrie, this holy symbol is made of platinum and set with a Moonstone on the front and a Spellcrystal on the back.

    The amulet itself is circular with the Moonstone cut into the shape of a gibbous moon. The moon is surrounded by seven small stars, a symbol shared by both Selune and Mystra. When the moonlight catches them, they reflect the silvery light of the Moonmaiden in a dazzling show of wonder that allows the wearer to channel her holy grace.

    The Spellcrystal on the rear glows slightly with a reddish tinge whenever the wearer turns it to the front and accesses the weave, showing the bond it has to Mystra.

    Due to quality of it's construction, this amulet can be enchanted and still act as a Holy Symbol.

    Base Item: Amulet
    Weight: 0.5

    Special Properties:
    Material: Platinum
    Quality: Masterwork'

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, follower of Enlightened Energies and various other mental and spiritual disciplines.


  • Wizardry vs Sorcery.

    Dear Journal,

    Wizards often consider themselves superior in magics to other practicioneers such as Sorcerers.

    Is this true?

    Perhaps in some ways.

    While wizards are arcane scientists that focus on external laws of the universe to change reality, i see sorcerers as the spontaneous casters, wielders of the arcane energies in a creative ways.

    They are always prepared, and their metamagic lets them be more versatile.

    Wizards are known to be scholars, but sorcerers can also learn arcane theories - their own way, for books are not only source of experience, knowledge and lore.

    A sorcerer, being an artist instead of an arcane scientist that the wizard is, does not have to be so well 'defined'.

    Art does not need to be defined, nor beauty has to be.

    'don't define it'll be fine'.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Sorceress and a Witch, a student of Attentus and others.


  • Wolves of Narfell.

    Dear Journal,

    'Wolves of Narfell', who they are?

    They are Rangers, guild that scouts southern parts of the Pass, Rawlinswood and it's surroundings mostly. But their presence can be noticed anywhere.

    They are slightly different from 'Far Scouts', Peltarchian organization, part of Peltarch's Military.

    They follow Ranger gods such as Fenmarel Mestarine from Elven Pantheon or other deities of any race.

    They are quiet now for some reason… Perhaps no one is as patient as a Ranger in a wait or after a good, hearty meal.

    People sometimes try to discredit them, with talks such as:

    • 'Do not speak to this woman! She slept next to a wolf! can you Imagine?' then they add to it suggesting that wolves stink and are too feral and evil. They also mention about fleas and worst diseases that only evillest Druids of Talona are capable of.

    But there are no better travellers and overall-guides as Rangers.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, ex-Ranger.


  • Goblin Skeletons & Necromancers.

    Dear Journal,

    News again from Norwick, haunting and dire. Perhaps related to 'Goblin Corpse Carts' i mentioned earlier.

    'A bruised and bleeding woman, covered in sandskin, reports goblin trouble of a gruesome necromantic flavour to the guards. She claims to have encountered a veritable army of goblin skeletons alongside horrid patch-work undead in the area west of the lake, along with goblin necromancers…'

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, loremonger and scribe.


  • Darker Side of Arts.

    Dear Journal,

    i am still young, despite my physical age which i won't disclose even to You, my dear Journal.

    Modified Longevity Potion and Spiritual interrests somewhat alleviate pains, mine and of others.

    i've seen my share of Darker Arts, Magickal and not, of atrocities of the past and terrible deeds but i do not let them cloud my mind.

    i feel happy telling people about Nade, my Panther Familiar and dressing properly and bringing them little joys and lights in this gloomy frontier that Narfell is instead.

    as long as they find it helpful, i have will to live and to carry on.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Magical Light Artist.


  • Goblin Corpse Carts.

    Dear Journal,

    There are plenty of troubles and rumours in Narfell… I've felt i need to share just one at least this time.

    'There have been several reports of Moldy Rat tribe goblins pushing cart loads of hacked goblin corpses out of the coal mines not long after a group of adventurers cleared out the entire goblin hold, leaving hundreds of corpses behind.

    It is unknown where the Moldy Rat goblins are hauling the corpses, maybe they are giving the goblins from the hold a proper burial?'

    Goblins dabble in necromancy to large extent i should add, and since Skara's times they use shadows in particular - but they do not limit themselves only to this type of undead, as my wisdom helps me where memory fails.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, loremonger and scribe.


  • Mystra's Way.

    Dear Journal,

    i went on duty again, and took my place in Peltarch Commons as usual… a night's duty this time.

    People were present in Commons.

    Then a spell happened, more or less known hin mage cast a Darkness Spell.

    People were quiet and i felt it's rather artistic... so i waited with judgment and arrest, as proper Cerulean Knight should.

    One woman left, i should ask her later.

    Usuall gossip and riff-raff, but hin mage gave a tribute to Ozi, Mystran Clergy.

    • 'Mystra guide You' said Ozi,

    • 'Yep.' he answered,

    • 'indeed.' i added.

    he should indeed follow Mystra's Ways, neither neglecting nor abusing spellcasting or not.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Cerulean star 1st.


  • Spell Crystals.

    Dear Journal,

    What is a Spell Crystal?

    It's a tool - for storing spells the way they can be used by nonmages.

    They are extracted from remains of monsters called 'Magic Eaters' that dwell in the Underdark, very dangerous ones.

    i think it's a way and form of expression to give someone appropriate spell stored in such to protect her or him that way.

    Alone i can't handle magic eaters - they are very efficient at killing mages that are not prepared for such combat (most are not, including me). But i can buy such crystals if i have gold and someone does this for me.

    I should mention that at the current moment, not all spells can be stored in such crystals… perhaps with arcane research this can be pushed further. The stronger spell to be stored, the better quality crystal is needed, and they come from harder fights.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Enchanter Mage.


  • Lies, Corruption and Religions.

    Dear Journal,

    i've noticed some patterns.

    i think that Lies and Corruption are main problems of Religions and result in a Sectism and a Schism.

    perhaps that's what happened to Mystra, and that's what will hold her in future.

    i'll investigate.

    Yours, Chea Allin, Seeker for Truth.


  • Garl Glittergold's Holiday.

    Dear Journal,

    Trying to find the Truth, i've visited place where Garl Glittergold's Holiday was held.

    Tried Kebab, Ale and Torti Fruit.

    Listened to a tale about lioness and a deer.

    Learned about Garl's Relations with Selune, Mystra, Savras, Cyric and Tiamat.

    Deciding i won't find what i seek there, i left… turned Invisible and went on boat to Peltarch, trashing remains of food and ale on my way.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Seeker of the Truth.


  • Faerunian Gods: Cyric, Lord of Lies.

    Dear Journal,

    i should mention Faerunian Gods.

    First is Cyric, Lord of Lies, Strife, Intrigue, and other…

    i should investigate him, especially his Lies aspect.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, seeker for Truth.


  • Isolation.

    Dear Journal,

    Narfell is a fairly isolated place.

    Judging from my experience, and i have such, abuses happen in such places.

    Why?

    Perhaps because space is constrained.

    I'll try to understand it better and share.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, Philosopher.


  • How to use Identify Spell.

    Dear Journal,

    How to use Identify spell if you follow Enlightened Energies, and work with Forms of Energy and Light?

    Imagine Enlightened Energy associated with Wisdom, such as Vairocana, then Identify with Him, Casting this Spell like that. Or with Saint associated with Wisdom.

    Then you will Know where this leads.

    You won't regret.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, follower of The Enlightened and Sorceress Mage.


  • Marty's Rats.

    Dear Journal,

    On our way to patrol swamps area near Peltarch, we've (Nade and i) met two panthers - who turned out to be ex-senator Marthoussca Leaffall and her animal companion.

    I've confronted her with my accusation that she supports evil that uses rats.

    She said she cares for animals, nothing strange - she's a druid.

    We've came into conclusion that matter is important and need to be adressed, so that there's no plague in the city, and rats - who are also living beings - are not poisoned en masse.

    Perhaps we can use my Clairvoyant powers to find source of the rats, for now the clue is the City Sewers - lot of food for them there.

    Sewers is where i died briefly, with a visit to Fugue Plane, so i am reluctant to go there alone however.

    She will think, i will think, we'll see.


  • About Minotaurs.

    Dear Journal,

    What i can tell about Minotaurs?

    Very little, for i never dared this lair to the deepest end… it's so long a trip that my energy is spent before i reach this point.

    Other than in this maze, they are scarce.

    They are rare and unique creatures, that wield melee weapons... but perhaps not only.

    Are there holy cows among such? Perhaps yes... If yes, then we do not wish to kill them.

    I guess each of them has their unique fighting style, but being so rare it would make sense for them to be able to intelligently handle numbers of weaker opponents.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, creature lore investigator.


  • Minomelee.

    Dear Journal,

    Would Anheim win with Minotaur in a cage?

    I doubt, even if he mentioned something about attacking livers and kindeys in a case of facing Mountains of Muscles and such.

    I hope i am wrong.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, visionary.


  • Paladin's Patrol into Norwick Crypt.

    Dear Journal,

    I've visited Norwick on a Witch's intuition.

    At south gate i met two adventurers, who introduced themselves nicely. A dwarven paladin, i forgot his name due to following experiences of combat, my shame. Perhaps next time it'll be better. Other one i keep meeting, Shesarai, but i know of her very little.

    We went as a paladin's envoy into one of Norwick's Old Graveyard and Crypts, to challenge minor and lesser undead and kill demon or undead cow there.

    We were succesful, but several times i've almost hit Shesarai with my flame-weapon augmented arrows. It's was dangerous, but only undead were harmed by it fortunately.

    We returned, and i've apologized her… we did fine, i was pleased.

    -- Yours, Chea Allin, Adventurer.


  • Esoteric Dragon Control.

    Dear Journal,

    I think i did it.

    I have seized control of an Esoteric Dragon, i do not know exact details of it's physical form - if any.

    It won't harm anyone, only egos of terrorists and rapists.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, esoteric.


  • Silver Loving Eyes Ring Empowerment.

    Dear Journal,

    i've started to enchant my ring, i've inherited from Attentus.

    i'll describe process later after it's done.

    – Yours, Chea Allin, student of Enchanter Mage, Attentus.

    Description of process (how it's done in Narfell):

    Character name: Chea Allin
    Character receiving item: Chea Allin
    50-50 XP Hit: N/A
    Caster Level: 9
    Enchanting Facility: Cerulean or Temple of Selune and Mystra
    Spells Used: Owl's Wisdom, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance.
    Materials Used: Tiny Diamond Powder, Sapphire, 10xAventurine, Potion of See Invisibility, Potion of Lore, Candle, Oil.

    Item Level: 9
    Next Enchantment: ?

    Silver Loving Eyes Ring.

    Wisdom +1
    Spot +6
    Search +2

    Description: High Quality Silver Ring engraved with Compassion Mantra, it enhances wearer(s) Compassion's Wisdom, Empathy, and ability to perceive others' feelings, thoughts, and auras, sometimes just by looking in their direction.

    After reserving time in laboratory, and shopping for new Candle, Chea prepares for ritual of empowerment.

    She drinks Potion of Lore so she undestands better process of empowerment, and everything neccessary (nature of compassion, empathy, auras, body language of beings, ....)

    She offers her compassion to Loving Eyes, Enlightened Being that is known for it's Compassion and Beyond-Personal Good.

    She purifies Ring by draining unneccessary energies from it, lights candle with fire and light spell, then spends energy.

    She meditates, visualizing her teacher's properties she intends to impart to attribute, speaking mantras (spells) that imbue Item with dharmic (arcane) blessings.

    She crushes gems into powder and smears them in proper places using oil. Then she transforms the Ring magically, purifying it's structure from unneccessary elements, and engraving Compassion Mantra onto Ring. (Mantra is Protecting Sound).

    She uses potion of invisibility to impart it's properties to see what's unseen onto the Ring's wearer(s).

    Mantras she uses are: Compassion Mantra, Awareness Mantra, Enlightenment Mantra.

    Form she meditates on is called Loving Eyes. He appears before her and send energy rays around that build up into powerfield (mandala).

    Chea oversees energies as they flow, speaking mantras as neccessary and correcting errors as they arise. After proper amount of time, when all energy points are opened and joined with energy channels, she uses forms that give appropriate properties on each of them, then closes enchantment, finishing. She offers them to her teacher in her mind and is allowed to use them.

    Ring is ready.

    She cleans laboratory, showers, dresses and goes to take her panther familiar for a walk outside town.

    Perhaps someone can be helped there? She can use her Compassion anywhere.