Travis, heads over to the exact spot where Grant was pointing. Then finds himself, levitating up to the top of the pit. Where he meets up with him.
"Grant, I presume? Perhaps now would be a good time to explain what's going on,"?
"Seeing that I have indeed miraculously come up out of this pit, I would say your spot on about the magic," he says.
"I certainly cannot explain that away with science," he adds.
I grin, knowing the after-effects of the transposition in universes and the culture shock this new person will be receiving. "Explanations will have to happen as we walk. We are heading to the Stronghold over there "Now pointing at the keep in the near distance "As we need to introduce you to your host, the Lord Douglas."
As we walk, I begin the story as I know it "The basics are these: you are in an alternate universe that resembles the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. Here there is magic, Gods, evil, monsters and all the myriad things that you'd ever associate with a fantasy world. There are number of us like you, all brought over from various places, although all from the same universe, unless you are an exception. We hail from technological Earth, the year was 2018, Trump was president of the US, Trudeau PM of Canada, Putin PM of Russia and other details that we can compare later to confirm that you are from the same realm. Some of us - most notably the Lord - have been here for many years. While we have no clue as to what force or intelligence brought us here, the fact remains that we are all here for some purpose. Within a short while of arriving, we all experienced an 'event'. Some kind of happening that empowers us and changes us to be able to fit into this universe's plotline. In my case, it was an increased or enhanced ability as a jack of all trades - I can handle magic, I gain skills of many kinds far easier than possible, and I've even started touching on some of the deific powers that reign here. Another one of us went through a psychic enhancement, giving her powers of the mind that boggle mine. You should be braced for this event, as it strikes without warning and is very… disconcerting."
In a lower voice, I say "Something important you need to know before we arrive at the Stronghold. The Lord Douglas here is our host, and our employer for the moment. He is short tempered, as well as his body has changed into a Dwarf. He has taken on the mantle of being the Lord of a castle very firmly, and you would be wise to treat him as a head of state or the like. There have been some incidents where our Earth freedoms and ethics have come into conflict with him and caused issues. "
After reporting to the commander on the loss of her man, I will seek out Lord Douglas in the hall to do much the same. Hopefully I will run into the others there as well.
Out of Character: Leveled up to 4. +1 to Int. 1 more level 2 infusion per day, Craft homunculus, and a bonus feat (Chose attune magic weapon).
Travis, feels more at ease now walking with Grant to his new destination.
"A Dwarf in charge of a large castle, that would be about right," Travis has a chuckle.
" Well, this is definitely no dream, but this all reminds me of the movie Jumanji, for some strange reason," Travis answers with a smile.
"Psychic enhancement, heck that sounds interesting, does the Dwarf need something else enhanced"? He adds, with a cheeky smile.
"As, for Earths freedoms and ethics, I think its been already botched up, a long time ago," Travis answers with a smile.
The commander thanks you for you report and directs you to the lord who is in the dining hall. As you are heading towards the hall you will see Grant entering the Stronghold with a young man who appears to be in his late teens that is dressed in earth type clothing.
I'll change course to intercept Grant and the newcomer.
Travis sees a large bearded man in leather armor with a crossbow at his hip coming his way. Beside him is a young elven girl with similar armor and a powerful looking longbow.
"Greetings, I'm another from Earth," I point out Lord Douglas, "That man would be our host, employer, and the man in charge of the only bastion of civilization we are currently aware of. We'll be speaking with him shortly. Whatever you do, do not get on his bad side."
Making sure none are in earshot I'll continue, "I don't know if Grant has warned you already, but bear in mind that doing so takes less than you might expect. Not because he's that touchy, or at least not entirely, but because a feudal lord's power depends almost more on the appearance of strength than the reality thereof. Anything that threatens his authority is a threat to the lives of everyone here, and he must respond in kind. One of our own has made several such mistakes and was threatened with exile if it occurs again. Just be careful."
"But ominous warnings aside, my name is Jason, this would be my girlfriend Qwantithalica. Welcome to a new world."
Out of Character: I think I'm going to make it canon that that's the first time the group has heard me use the word girlfriend for Thalica.
Edited: daishain on 15th Mar, 2018 - 2:26am