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by Sherwood
Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: The Sylvan Realm #36 (#80)
Replies: 37
Views: 9282

Re: The Sylvan Realm #36 (#80)

Sherwood:

“It was a surprise to me at the time, but afterwards it seemed to be the obvious conclusion of my journey since leaving Einsun,” Lilia states. “As I recall, I was reluctant to leave with you all those months ago. I had no idea where that journey would lead me.”

“Most adventurers ...
by Sherwood
Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: The Sylvan Realm #36 (#80)
Replies: 37
Views: 9282

Re: The Sylvan Realm #36 (#80)

Sherwood:

Later, Valena will track down Sherwood. “Good to see you again, Sherwood Elf-Friend. I trust you had a safe trip back from the Sylvan Realm? What's going on here? Why are all these people here?”

“Good to see you as well, Valena,” Sherwood will say warmly. “Lilia revealed to me a ...
by Sherwood
Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

"Oh!" Kylie suddenly exclaims, realizing that she forgot something important. She digs into her enchanted Girdle, pulls out a sealed note, and hands it to Sherwood. "I almost forgot; Lilia asked me to give this to you."

“Thanks,” Sherwood says accepting the letter. He pockets it for ...
by Sherwood
Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

Kylie nods in agreement. "Lilia and I have already talked a bit about preparations and arrangements for visitors to the Sylvan Realm - mostly the political sort, but others as well."

“That's right,” Sherwood realizes. “The Sylvan Realm is a second elfin nation, although with strong ...
by Sherwood
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

"I hope he gets the chance someday to come visit," Kylie replies with a smile. "I suspect that there is far more yet to learn of the Elders, and there is likely nowhere better to study them. I know we would all enjoy seeing him again."

“Those ruins could be a boon to the Sylvan Realm ...
by Sherwood
Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

"Argent discovered evidence that the city had been known to the Elders as Shillesta. Substantial amounts of it were apparently buried; the tower had somewhere around a dozen levels that were now underground, though it was clear that it had once been open on the ground floor."

"Also ...
by Sherwood
Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

Sherwood listens as Kylie brings him up to date with what has transpired since he left the Sylvan Realm.

"Scouts had reported that the surviving orcs had retreated to the northeast once we drove them out of the Realm. Despite Lilia's statements - she's the Queen now - that the first ...
by Sherwood
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

Kylie responds with a nod of acknowledgment. "The others are doing well, though Nariya has gone her own way and we have not seen her recently."

“Not a big surprise,” Sherwood notes. “Nariya always hated being in one place too long. She's probably just off exploring on her own. She'll ...
by Sherwood
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Cynalon Knights
Topic: Cynalon Knights #12
Replies: 49
Views: 12701

Re: Cynalon Knights #12

Sherwood:

Sherwood is engrossed in his studies when one of his cousins rushes in with surprising news. Kylie, her mother, and a short-haired Argent just arrived by way of teleportation. His cousin believes this be a yet another Argent who claims that she arrived in Elder ruins near the Sylvan ...
by Sherwood
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Character Biographies
Topic: Sherwood Biography
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

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After dealing the the situation with the black water, Sherwood turns his attention to learning more about Nightmist. He believes that Nightmist's location was revealed in one of the old texts that he and Jallarzi researched. A map with an X on it was found showing an area of the mountains between ...
by Sherwood
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: Character Biographies
Topic: Sherwood Biography
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

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This latest period of isolation doesn't last long as his Uncle Sharadin and Jallarzi Sallavarian help coax Sherwood back out into the world. The three begin to work together in forming a pool of adventurers that can be used to deal with the kingdoms problems. Sherwood does much of the initial leg ...
by Sherwood
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: Character Biographies
Topic: Sherwood Biography
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

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Sherwood was just four years old at the time. Jidaran and Jenae had just married the year before and had just welcomed the arrival of their daughter Jallarzi. Also living at the estate was Jenae's younger sister Lysandra Golovkin who was seventeen years old at the time.

Sherwood's Uncle Sharadin ...
by Sherwood
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Character Biographies
Topic: Sherwood Biography
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

Sherwood Biography

Sherwood Biography:


Sherwood Sculley is the latest in a long line of mages from this famous family. The family founder was one James 'The Skull” Sculley who as an associate of Victor Vaughn who helped found the Kingdom of Cynalon. The Sculley Estate in the new capital of Alexandria was among the ...
by Sherwood
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #33
Replies: 35
Views: 9065

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"It was good to travel again with you Sherwood," Nariya says, embracing him lightly. "There is much to do here and so I will be staying. I am sure our paths will meet again."

“I am sure they will as well, Nariya,” Sherwood answers returning the embrace. “Until our next journey, be ...
by Sherwood
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #30
Replies: 35
Views: 9353

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Wiping the remnants of her tears from her lavender eyes, she smiles at her Uncle. "I am blessed beyond that I have ever thought possible. I met Eilistraee herself and yes I asked for this gift!" her smile growing wider. "I know you may not understand my choice but I hope to still call ...
by Sherwood
Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #30
Replies: 35
Views: 9353

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Apparently Lilia’s change isn’t the only surprise to come when the five chosen ones return. Lia has been transformed into a full drow!

“Lia? Are you okay? Is this what you wanted?”

“We had best move back a safe distance,” Jewel tells those who remain behind. “It will not be safe for ...
by Sherwood
Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #30
Replies: 35
Views: 9353

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Wondering just what is going on, Sherwood can only watch. Finally, Jewel announces that it is over and the five who were frozen can move again. The change in Lilia is dramatic. It appears that she’s become a priestess of the elfin father.

The five restore the Mother Tree and afterwards ...
by Sherwood
Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #29
Replies: 37
Views: 10638

Sherwood

Sherwood:

The attack that Sherwood is prepared for never comes. Instead it seems that somehow Kylie aided by Talen, Lia, and Nariya have somehow reached Lilia. All five of them are seemingly frozen in space. Jewel announces that the pivotal moment has been reached.

“I’m not sure what is going on ...
by Sherwood
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #29
Replies: 37
Views: 10638

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“Not until I get what I want!” Moorkroft/Lilia responds. “Life immortal! To live longer than any elf!”

“At the expense of becoming an elf?” Sherwood will taunt. If this obviously insane Archmage is going to attack anyone, Sherwood would rather have it be him as Lifeshield will ...
by Sherwood
Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #29
Replies: 37
Views: 10638

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood watches as the last of the medallions are put into place. Nothing happens for a few moments and then a ghostly set of stairs appears in the platform. It seems that the Mother Tree is actually underneath the crystal platform!

The elves seem to be reacting to something that ...
by Sherwood
Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #29
Replies: 37
Views: 10638

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“The choice is yours, Sherwood of Mystra” Jewel answers. “There a both advantages and disadvantages on waiting another day. Neither option is better than the other. However, the longer you wait, the more prepared your enemy might be and the weaker the Mother Tree becomes.”

“That’s ...
by Sherwood
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #29
Replies: 37
Views: 10638

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“I will do what I can from where I am positioned. At any case I will fire a Silence arrow into/ near him given the chance. Also I will pray for Silence spells as they will be needed.”

“That is all that I can ask,” Sherwood will say.

Looking at Sherwood and Laucian, “Would not a hit ...
by Sherwood
Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #28
Replies: 32
Views: 9069

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"I think taking time to prepare as best we can is a good idea. Knowing the lay of the land should help us plan our strategy, and perhaps we can create some kind of traps in case Moorkroft's allies get involved. I should probably watch for any attempt to steal the medallions; if ...
by Sherwood
Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #28
Replies: 32
Views: 9069

Sherwood

Sherwood:

With the Centaur Medallion in hand, the group departs the village. Sherwood turns over the medallion to Kylie for safekeeping. Not long after that, the others arrive on the griffons.

“Sherwood.” The elfin ranger says in greeting as the griffons land nearby, “I trust all is well?” he ...
by Sherwood
Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #28
Replies: 32
Views: 9069

Sherwood

Sherwood:

The centaur village is reached. Caperling rushes home and Sherwood will urge those with him to remain on the edge of town. No need to cause any more trouble with the centaurs than necessary. Several centaurs will approach, including an older one.

“You have lived up to your words,” he ...
by Sherwood
Sun May 25, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #28
Replies: 32
Views: 9069

Re: Elfquest #28

Sherwood:

Nariya leads the way through the dense elfin forest. Even with his own woodsman skills, Sherwood will be hard pressed to blaze this trail. As the day progresses and when he’s not chatting to Kylie about things arcane, Sherwood’s mind will wander. He can’t help but wonder what is ...
by Sherwood
Thu May 15, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #27
Replies: 35
Views: 10758

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"You make a good point that I failed to consider, Sherwood. I guess we'll be continuing on toward the centaur village." Kylie doesn't sound particular enthused about that choice; she was rather looking forward to spending the night at the stables.

“It seems that this will all be over ...
by Sherwood
Thu May 01, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #27
Replies: 35
Views: 10758

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“Very Well, Sherwood.” agreeing with the plan. “When we visited earlier, old alliances were spoken of, with Caperling return they should be renewed. Also if you are able to speak centaur it will make your life easier.”

“That’s good to know,” Sherwood answers. “Unfortunately, I don’t ...
by Sherwood
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #27
Replies: 35
Views: 10758

Sherwood

Sherwood:

When talk comes of splitting up, Nariya says, "I'll led us to the centaur village. We should have enough time before the rest catch up to us with the griffons."

“It’s settled then,” Sherwood says. Turning to Laucian he adds, “You’ll have to go with Valena and Talen to bring the ...
by Sherwood
Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #27
Replies: 35
Views: 10758

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Kylie grimaces, not having thought of this herself. "Considering his preference for illusions, I suppose it's even possible that one of them is really Moorkroft himself using some magical disguise. Keeping the medallions with us seems like a safe bet."

“Perhaps,” Sherwood agrees ...
by Sherwood
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #27
Replies: 35
Views: 10758

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood is relieved to find the barge right where they left it. But at the same times that does concern him. He quickly explains what is going to happen to both Talen and Caperling while retrieving the food book holding the other medallions. This he conceals for the moment. Talen moves ...
by Sherwood
Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Re: Elfquest #26

Sherwood:

"That's worth a try, when we get a chance," Kylie says. "Some kind of telekinesis spell - if such a thing exists - might also be a good way to open it once it's unlocked."

“We’ll worry about how we open the chest once we get into a position to do it. Right now we need to focus on ...
by Sherwood
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Something dawns on Nariya. "We should be careful with that chest," she warns. "Could it be a trick to make it seem really valuable since we can't get in it? Could Moorkroft have a nasty surprise waiting inside?"

"A good point, Nariya," Kylie says, considering the idea in her own ...
by Sherwood
Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"Ah, Sherwood? Don't we need the medallions Moorkroft collected? I know Lia has suggested that they might be in this chest, but we don't really know that for sure - do we? If not, leaving without them defeats our purpose in coming here, and allows Moorkroft to further prepare his ...
by Sherwood
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“We can always break it open later. Wonder if it’s the Medallions.” She says hopefully as she watches Kylie work. After a few moments Lia will move to the doorway and peer out. “Uncle, if this is guarded by golems, couldn’t there also be magic that may alert Moorkroft to our presence ...
by Sherwood
Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"Are you sure that'll hold them?" Nariya asks as she watches the golems pounding on something she can't see. It makes her nervous because since the magic wall is invisible, she won't know when its down until they come through it.

“For at least twenty minutes,” Sherwood responds ...
by Sherwood
Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #26
Replies: 35
Views: 11138

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"It occurs to me that the outer edges of the deck just kind of stop. If need be, we might be able to lead any troublesome armor suits or golems into falling off the edge."

“An idea to fall back on should the need arise,” Sherwood notes. “Golems tend to be slow and lumbering. All of ...
by Sherwood
Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Sherwood

Sherwood:

After hearing what the others say, Sherwood’s plans crystallize.

“Okay, here’s what we’re going to do. Since Lia can bypass the Web with ease, she’ll be on the ground. Walk down the path a little bit so that they see you, Lia. Laucian and Nariya can give you bow cover from the ground ...
by Sherwood
Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Returning, Kylie is somewhat taken aback by the reception she receives. "Thinking that you would want to know that I had located Lilia, I didn't investigate the other buildings. I can certainly rectify that now if you would like. As for Lilia, I wasn't sure we could fight our way out ...
by Sherwood
Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Shewood

Sherwood:

Hovering overhead, Sherwood has the beginnings of a plan. The animated suits were not much of a challenge before, so they may not be again. These ones here might be special in some manner, but there’s no way to know that just yet. Perhaps those suits can be lured into an area and ...
by Sherwood
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Nariya notes the cooshees' eagerness. She wonders just what they sense. Guessing that Valena will share the info, Nariya wonders aloud, "Lilia would have had to have been tricked to come this far in alone, no?"

“Perhaps,” Sherwood states. “I think it’s more likely that she was ...
by Sherwood
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Sherwood

Sherwood:

"Gods above!" she exclaims. "It is indeed an illusion, and it covers a foul parody of what you see. Blackened and twisted plant life; even the tree is corrupted and foul. More of those enchanted suits of armor wait within as well.

"We should continue on without delay."

“Agreed ...
by Sherwood
Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #25
Replies: 40
Views: 11481

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Passing through the portal, Sherwood finds himself in a lovely elfin garden. Certainly not what he was expecting! But then again, Moorkroft is just an invader here. The palace wasn’t built to suit his tastes specifically. Thus far what we’ve encountered makes sense. There was an arrival ...
by Sherwood
Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #24
Replies: 35
Views: 10393

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood rushes the enemy mage while avoiding being run over by the cooshee’s and a pair of lionesses. Moorkroft appears to be ready to use his staff to attack when Talen suddenly rushes in from seeming out of nowhere. The staff’s spell goes off on Talen, covering him with a Cone of ...
by Sherwood
Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #24
Replies: 35
Views: 10393

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Before reaching his target, Sherwood sees the attacks of the others passing right through it! It is another powerful illusions. It seems that this Moorkroft favors illusions and other types of diversions to carry out his plans. Silence blankets the immediate area and this stops ...
by Sherwood
Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #24
Replies: 35
Views: 10393

Sherwood

Sherwood:

“From what I recall it is located near two small mountain in the forest to the northwest. We moved from the temple of Ehlonna to the southwest. Though from here, I would not know the way as I do not know fully where we are.” He states evenly.

Sherwood nods in agreement. “In short ...
by Sherwood
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:18 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #24
Replies: 35
Views: 10393

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood moves closer to the source of the noise, Lifeshield firmly in his hand.

Gesturing to Sherwood, Laucian tries to catch his attention, “Let me speak with it,” he whispers faintly. If Sherwood agree he will speak in Centaurian (sp) “Friend or Foe?”. If he does no he will merely ...
by Sherwood
Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #23
Replies: 41
Views: 11573

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood casts Dispel Magic and as he predicted, the dragon vanishes. It was just an illusion. A very powerful illusion that fools all the senses, but like most illusions there is something there to tell you that its not real. In this case it was the dragon doing no damage to the palace ...
by Sherwood
Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #23
Replies: 41
Views: 11573

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood watches very closely as his Lightning Bolt strikes the dragon. It reacts as expected it to. The beast roars, flexes its wings, and moves its tail about wildly. And yet it does no damage at all to the elfin construction! How could something so large be in this essentially ...
by Sherwood
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Sylvan Realm / Elfquest / Blackflame
Topic: Elfquest #23
Replies: 41
Views: 11573

Sherwood

Sherwood:

Sherwood passes through the portal and finds himself in a new part of the palace. Lady already has the scent and is in pursuit. Near the center of this new area is open and there a green dragon rises up!

The others prepare to engage in what might be the battle of their lives, but ...