Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=29 ; d20+4=17 ; Tuesday November 28th, 2017 8:40:07 PM
Sid goes to the end of the alley and looks for a child between 10 and 16 to act as a gofer. While he is looking he spares a look at Stoph, "Are you alright? You look a little off."
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Perception: 29 (Looking for gofer) Sense Motive: 17(To know that Stoph is nervous)
DM MikeK - Next stop, temple Tuesday November 28th, 2017 9:36:33 PM
Most of the Shields discuss the meaning of the prophesy, and have the feeling some of the former Hands of Love may be involved in more religion.
Zanderallen suggests that the former Temple be the next stop, and prepares to head out, after securing permission to come back tomorrow and see what can be learned concerning the Crying Wood.
"Anytime Dearie", remarks the third witch.
Meanwhile, Stock has decided to bypass the whole speculation process, and trods down the alleyway. The people in the alleyway scatter before him. But, upon reaching the end, one fellow happens to be turning the corner into the alley as Stock exits, and they collide. Being a dwarf and a warrior, Stock doesn't so much as budge, as the poor soul crashes over him into a heap. Stock leans over him. "Hello, good citizen. I am a member of the Silver Shields. I couldn't help but notice your - and your neighbor's - interest in the witches. Is it just a matter of curiosity or are you coming to them for a reason? I don't mean to pry but we are just trying to understand them better and how they interact with the community."
"I don't know nuthin!" yelps the gangly human teen from his position on the ground, holding an arm protectively over his head. "I mind my own business! ... wait ... you're one of them Silver Shields?? No need to hurt The Witches, sir. They help us out, they do. Herbs and draughts to help the little ones sleep through the night is all."
Sid, who arrives about this time, figures the fellow will make a great gofer.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:48:25 PM "So wait, the Hand of Love just keep after some new deity to worship? Doesn't that kinda go against being the concept of being devoted?" Bartomus asked and then caught the commotion at the end of the alley where Sid and Stock were detaining someone on the ground. Bartomus took a few steps towards the commotion. "I do think we need to visit this Temple, just don't understand the witches role in all of this."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Wednesday November 29th, 2017 11:21:58 AM
Dorbin turns when he hears the commotion that Stock has caused. He shakes his head and wonders what their little group has gotten in to. He ponders, briefly, running away and hiding again as he used to do before he found the shields. Then he realizes that something is really wrong with the float and someone needs to do something about it.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Wednesday November 29th, 2017 2:42:51 PM
Micah tenses when he hears the disturbance in the streets, but calms down once he hears the young man's response. He waits patiently for Stock and Sid to finish as he heads back with the others.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday November 29th, 2017 4:40:32 PM
Stohp moves up just in time to hear the request that they not hurt the witches. Wondering why Stock is terrorizing some poor random citizen, she responds "We have no intention of hurting the witches. We merely seek their supernatural guidance on current events. They've proven themselves knowledgeable and trustworthy in the past."
This'll raise their reputation a bit, Stohp thinks to herself. The Silver Shields consulting them! They might get swamped by the local admirers of the Shields.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Wednesday November 29th, 2017 6:09:03 PM
Holding back a laugh at Stock's blunt but effective diplomacy Zander is glad the witches haven't been causing any issues in the area. "Many of the lower ranks of the Hands of Love cultists we've dealt with weren't so much devoted to Caeldora as to the charismatic cult leaders. If somebody new came along that group would be a good recruiting pool. Or it could be a legitimate new religion. It's our job to find out."
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:42:55 PM
Stock thanks the boy for the information, as diplomatically as possible - which really is a low bar for a barbarian. He then gruffly turns back and heads back to the others.
Listening to their opinions, he says: "To the temple I say. The witches had some information but I do think it is time to move on. Opinions?"
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:54:29 PM
Sid helps the lad up, "There we go, there we go. Say there lad, what's your name?" Sid listens and nods, "Well, [Lad], I and Sid and I am also with the Silver Shields. If you are interested I have some work that needs done." IF THE LAD answers positively Sid says, "Good man, now, first off, we agree that these Old Mothers are being particularly helpful and we're glad they are to the community a service. Now I need someone to help make sure that they are comfortable as they guide us in these times of trouble as the Venerable Ladies they are. I need someone to fetch them tea, bread, chairs, sweaters, whatever small necessities they need. Secondly, if they have anything that they urgently need to tell us, we need someone to relay that message accurately, precisely, and quickly to our homebase. What do you say [Lad]? Interested?"
DM MikeK - Crook Square Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:38:40 PM
Stock thanks the lad, and turns for the road to the temple.
Sid helps the lad up, and sweet talks him a bit. Stohp's flattery of the witches also helps lighten the mood. "Name's Fabian," says the lad. "Sure I can do that. But, I ain't got no coin for those kinda things, and 'course, I can't provide for my own if I'm waiting on them." Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Fabian would like to get paid. Duh.}
Whenever Sid's transaction with Fabian is complete, the Silver Shields head for the former Temple of Love.
Past the Giggling Ghost, down Crook Street, and into Crook Square they go. The storefronts all look the same as the last time they came this way, although the street is busier. Crook Square continues to be occupied by several merchant carts. But, the Shields notice the goods on sale have changed. The fruit cart is still here, but most of the wares for sale in other carts deal in good luck talismans, wards against evil, elixirs claimed to cure miasma and curses, and torches/laterns.
The temple bears no insignia or emblem. The front doors are wide open, and people freely move in and out. There are no guards or acolytes or much of anything to indicate a religious presence.
However, from the interior can be discerned a strong voice, preaching fervently. "Repent of your misdeeds! The End is Nigh. She has foreseen it. The fire comes, and Jantierri follows! Prepare yourselves!"
Anyone glancing inside should recognize the thin, white bearded, aged human standing amidst a group of a dozen or so locals as Father Barnholdt, former cleric of Caeroldra.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=17 ; Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:02:41 PM
Bartomus followed his fellow Shields through the Float, and he thought of peaking into the Ghost to see the portraits, but sighed and continued on. When they approached the opened temple doors, Bartomus looked about and focused in on the strong voice that filled the space.
Jantierri, Jantierri, he said to himself trying to recall if that was a name he had come across in his earlier studies. =========== Knowledge local/float = 17
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Thursday November 30th, 2017 12:00:22 PM
Dorbin says, "Again with the end of the Wold. I wonder...could it be true? Is this really the end?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 d20+5=17 ; Thursday November 30th, 2017 2:11:41 PM
As they enter the square Zander pauses memories clouding his vision for a moment. Thinking back to some of the troubles this square had seen. At first glance everything seemed fine, a street reclaimed. Then he notices the goods for sale. But that could be attributed to the sky overhead he thinks with a glance upward. Even after three days it was still unnerving. Hearing the voice inside he resists to the urge to run his head into the nearest wall. "Father Barnholdt, this is not what we meant when we told you to stay out of trouble." Not even realizing he spoke aloud Zander walks into the temple, taking a breath before entering to calm himself and put on a poker face. As he walks he racks his brain for any knowledge of Jantierri. --------------- Know (religion) 17
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday November 30th, 2017 2:31:23 PM
"Ok Fabian, here's a coin purse of 30 copper to take care of the Mothers here, and I think 1sp per day is fair. Let's say five days in advance, and a bonus upon completion of services? I'm sorry I don't have time to bargain, the Wold needs saving and we have to do our parts now yes?" Sid pushes the money into Fabian's hands, 30cp in a small coin purse and 5 sp for hisself, and sends him to get the ladies some tea. He goes and let's the Old Mother's know that Fabian has be attending to them if they need it and to run messages to us. "I only ask that you please warn the boy if danger strikes suddenly so he is not left looking for you if a menace has come to you and you've," Sid hand waves, "poofs off. Thank you and let him know if you need anything."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Thursday November 30th, 2017 3:44:41 PM
As the approach the building and Stohp hears the proclamations she wonders if he has a nice placard to go with his spiel. Despite events and her own very serious worries she seriously doubt the Wold is actually going to end. A lot of people might die and everything change for the worse, but everything just ending is a little much for her. Then again the whole Wold just ending might be far less painful then any number of possibilities.
She abandons this line of thought before she becomes too depressed.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Thursday November 30th, 2017 4:56:50 PM
On the way to the temple, Micah casts Magic Vestment on his shield.
Realizing his colleagues might not recognize the name being shouted by the priest, he explains as they approach, "Jantierri, is the dead goddess of prophesy the witches spoke of."
Before entering he casts detect magic, focusing on Father Barnholt. When Zanderallen barges, in he follows as quickly as he can after viewing the erstwhile Priest of Caerolda in the magical spectrum.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Thursday November 30th, 2017 4:57:53 PM "Jantierri? Doesn't sound familiar. Micah, Z? Does that ring a bell? Is that a god? goddess? Person?
As to this end of the world non-sense. I'll believe it when I see it. Domi protects us."
Subconsciously Stock touches the black Dwarven themed Domi sash he wears about his waste.
DM MikeK - Barnholdt Thursday November 30th, 2017 8:23:23 PM
Listening to Father Barnholdt's spiel, Micah relays that Jantierri is the old Goddess of Prophecy the witches spoke of earlier.
The group enters the foyer. The first floor of the former temple is bare of any ornamenet.
Barnholdt looks up at Zanderallen's comment, and the group can tell he recognizes them. Micah detects no magic whatsoever on Barnholdt, or inside the temple.
The aged man stops his preaching, and the small crowd turns to look at the Shields. "The Silver Shields," Barnholdt breathes in wonder. He carries that same look some of the heroes did when gazing upon the Iron Dragons. "Are you hear to save us? Can you protect us from The End? Heroes will be needed. She has told me?"
In response to the inevitable "Who has told you?", Barnholdt cries "Jantierri! I saw her in a dream! A woman goddess, aglow in white light, bidding me to proclaim her coming at Wold's End."
Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {He appears sincere, if a bit awestruck.}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+3=20 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 12:23:43 AM
Bartomus shook his head as he listened to the self-proclaimed prophet describe the source of his devotions. It was obvious he was sincere, but nothing he said helped to explain who this Jantierri was.
"What else did your dream maiden tell you, Priest? Bartomus asked.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+7=19 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+8=28 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 1:24:53 AM
Stoph is more than a little uncomfortable with the clear hero worship in the man's eyes. It's nice to be appreciated, but the look of shear awe is something entirely different. Furthermore it's obvious that his spiel is heartfelt (Sense motive 19, ignore accidental roll). He isn't just after attention, he really, truly believes in his vision. Therefore he's either completely mad, actually in contact with the goddess, or being fooled by someone with enough mystical mojo to send him false dreams.
Regardless of her speculation the important thing for now is to reassure the audience. Calling out in a loud voice she talks to the entire room, "We will do all on our power to protect everyone. You are not alone. We are not alone. The Iron Dragons themselves came and helped us thwart an undead incursion. Through them we learned that heroes from across the land are uniting to protect the people. Whatever it is that is coming it will be stopped. All of the heroes of the Wold will see to it." (28 Diplomacy, nat 20!)
As she speaks, Stohp finds her own fears and worries assuaged. Before she felt crushed under the weight of unstoppable odds, completely uncertain of how to proceed. Speaking to the crowd helped her realize the truth of what she said, and that the Shields are never alone.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Friday December 1st, 2017 11:10:03 AM
When the group is asked if they are going to save the Wold, Dorbin shrinks back a moment, not sure that he is really up to the challenge here. I mean sure, he can help, but save the Wold? His thoughts are interrupted by Stohp proclaiming that the Silver Shields ARE going to protect everyone. He stands a little taller with the inspiration and moves up to stand with Stohp, showing the people that they are ready to protect them.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 d20+1=5 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 12:59:30 PM
Stock listens to the back and forth, watching Barnholdt carefully. At least he meant to watch him carefully. Midway through the conversation, Stock began feeling thirsty and grabbed his waterskin and took a long deep pull on it, spilling little bits of it on his breastplate. Embarassed, he turns away from the others brushing the water drops on the floor. By the time he turns back, Dorbin is standing tall and everybody is looking at Stohp like she just convinced them to march into battle.
I hate when I miss stuff.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 d20+11=29 ; d20+13=29 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 3:20:02 PM
The conviction in Barnholdt's voice sends a shiver down Zander's spine. This man truly believed he received a vision from a goddess thought to be dead. And his method of delivering his message probably wasn't helping. Stohp was doing an admirable job of calming them though. Wow she could talk, there you go Dorbin buck up young fellow. Spreading his arms he turns to the assembled people as Stohp finishes, "Citizens of the Float, I know these are dark days but sitting here buying good luck charms and worrying about the end of the Wold isn't going to help anything. When we think of heroes we think of people like the Dragons, but the truth is we all can have a part to play as heroes. May Domi grant you courage to go about your work as normal, watch out for your neighbor, and be prepared for whatever may come." Turning to Father Barnholdt, "We need to talk about your vision, if Jantierri has returned than you seem to be one of the first of her new priesthood." -------------------------- Senes Motive 29 Diplomacy to Aid Stohp (29) Adds +2 to turn her 28 into a 30
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 d20+14=23 ; Friday December 1st, 2017 11:37:09 PM
Micah is torn between admiration for the efforts of his colleagues and concern about what may be happening with the gullible Father Barnholt. Feeling he has nothing further to contribute to the former, he focuses on the latter. Approaching the priest and trying to usher him aside, he quietly asks, "How did Jantierri appear to you? What did she look like and what exactly did she say?"
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Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=11 ; Sunday December 3rd, 2017 1:06:25 PM
"I hope I gave him enough money," Sid says quietly to himself before focusing on the matter at hand. While people are talking he takes a hard look at his surroundings, but is more concerned about the old women and the boy he's roped into this.
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Perception: Nat. 1(11 total)
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Sunday December 3rd, 2017 8:56:08 PM
Micah is not willing to discard the possibility that Jantierri is returning, but considers the possibility that Barnholdt has been misled, deceived, or is just plan deluded as a more likely alternative.
His genuine concern for this priest as those who could be affected overrides his skepticism as he tries to discern the truth.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Sunday December 3rd, 2017 10:38:23 PM "So, Micah, there is something to this Jantierri lady, or is this a scheme?" He whispered as the questioning of the older man was occurring.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday December 4th, 2017 7:40:14 AM
If Stohp was nervous about the admiration before she's twice as so now with everyone staring at her. She works hard to keep a stiff spine and not ruin her little speech by wilting and/or running and hiding.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Monday December 4th, 2017 10:26:34 AM
Stock is thoroughly impressed by Stohp's ability to hold the crowd's attention. He has never seen her act this way and while a part of him is jealous of this ability, for the most part he just wishes such flowerly words weren't necessary.
People should just listen to us. We're here to help.
Regardless, he listens carefully to all the religious talk. While religion has always had a personal importance to him, he has never been much of a scholar.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Monday December 4th, 2017 11:57:34 AM
Dorbin looks the crowd over, hoping that he is helping by standing with Stohp.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Monday December 4th, 2017 12:13:43 PM
Starting to follow Micah into the back to have a chat with Father Barnholdt, Zander notices Stohp's discomfort. As a paladin he had been trained to be a focal point and his personality fit that but not everyone was comfortable being the center of attention. His support ends up being a bit awkward as he goes for a shoulder pat only to realize too late her shoulder is another 2 feet higher. Partially recovering with a elbow pat he encourages her in a whisper, "Good speech. You've got courage and compassion my tall friend."
DM MikeK - The Prophet Barnholdt Monday December 4th, 2017 8:04:32 PM
Bartomus asks Barnholdt what else Jantierri has told him.
The old man gets a far-away look, recalling the memory. "She appears when I sleep. For the past four nights, since the storm in Plateau City. A woman of great beauty. Clothed in white light. 'I am Jantierri,' she says. 'And you will be my prophet. For I forsee the coming cataclysm. Go forth, my prophet, and tell them. Tell them to prepare. For the End is Nigh.'"
Meanwhile, Stohp steps forth to assuage the gathered crowd. And the normally quiet taur turns out to be pretty darn good at calming fears. Both of the citizenry at large, and her own team. Zanderallen joins in, and between the two, most of the assembly head home feeling more confident in the future than they have in days.
Dorbin also feels much better. Stock would too, if it wasn't for that water he dribbled all over himself.
Micah wants to know more about Barnholdt's visions. Both he and Zanderallen pull the old man aside for additional questions.
But other than the words he gave Bartomus, which he believes completely, there's not any additional detail Barnholdt can provide. He has been chosed by Jantierri to be her prophet. The End is Nigh.
That's pretty much it.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday December 4th, 2017 8:31:42 PM
"Hmm, sounds like we need to go to a library and do some research! Whoo! Think the WLA has a robust enough library? If nothing else we should pass this along. What storm was that again?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Monday December 4th, 2017 9:08:21 PM "Yea, Sid, I agree, WLA may be a good stop," Bartomus nodded. He rubbed his chin and then asked "where is the Plateau City? Not sure I know where that is?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Tuesday December 5th, 2017 7:39:28 AM
Stohp agrees that the library is a good choice for their next stop. "Besides there will be plenty of adventurers there that might have information. We can check the library and consult with our fellow adventurers."
Once they're on their way to wherever and well out of earshot of Barnholdt she comments to the others, "Why is it prophecy is almost always so vague that it's useless? "The end is coming, prepare!" Ok, great. How? Is it some great invasion so we need to be armed for battle? A natural disaster so we need warm clothes and to shore up our buildings? I mean just the message "The end is nigh" is worse then useless, it just spreads a panic and makes things worse. Even if you can't see what's coming a vague notion of what to do about it would help. Otherwise everyone is doing something different to try to prepare as they're told and nothing useful gets done."
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:02:36 AM
When the WLA comes up, Stock cocks his head...
WLA...I thought about joining them once. Maybe now is the time.
When Stohp begins to complain about the few details in Barnholdt's "prophecy", Stock snickers. "She's right you know. Doesn't sound like old Jan trust you very much if that's all she's given you to go by. Seems like she'd be using you to build her flock...so to speak. But who's going to flock to your banner of 'The End is Night'?...it's a pile of rotten stone if you ask me."
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Tuesday December 5th, 2017 1:23:55 PM
Micah muses over Barnholdt's description. "Unlikely prophet. Every night in his sleep. Same message. Same image. No sign of enchantment," he mutters to himself as the depart.
When the library is suggested, his step picks up. "With any luck there may me some previously obscure reference to Jantierri that may make more since in light of recent events," he adds as he follows the others. "And tomorrow we will likely get something similarly vague about the Wood."...
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Tuesday December 5th, 2017 1:59:59 PM
As everyone talks of the library Zanderallen gets a sinking feeling in his stomach. Why couldn't the problem be something that could be talked to, reasoned with, pummeled if necessary. Or a least something with a clear solution. Perusing dusty tomes for the rest of the day did not sound like fun. Walking next to Micah he hears his mutterings, "It seems strangely legitimate, and that worries me. It is serious trouble if gods are stirring."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Tuesday December 5th, 2017 3:50:28 PM
Dorbin's eyes light up with the mention of going to the library. Where Zander is disappointed, Dorbin is excited. He mentions that if the WLA library doesn't have enough, he knows where there is another library that has SO much information. He pauses and says, "I'm not sure I could get all of you in, though..."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday December 5th, 2017 6:14:13 PM
As the party of book nerds, and Zanderallen, make their way to the WLA chapter house Sid laughs, "Old Jan, I love that. You're right though, it is bad marketing, unless you get your godly jollies from fear and panic it doesn't help. I mean 'prepare the end is nigh' would have been great to know a few months ago, before the sky grew dark and gods started sealing up portals."
DM MikeK - Jantierri Tuesday December 5th, 2017 8:24:47 PM
Having exhausted the meager knowledge of Father Barnholdt, the Silver Shields make their way up to the Gold Level to visit the Woldian League of Adventurer's chapterhouse, report in, hopefully learn something new, and in Stock's case, perhaps more?
On the way, Bartomus is reminded that Plateau City is the other end of the Way Station, a massive teleport system passing through people and cargo into and out of The Float.
Arriving at the WLA chapterhouse, Sid and company are ushered in and grilled for information. The WLA confirms the remarks of the Iron Dragons. Whatever is happening, it is a Wold wide phenomenon. Crescent Valley seems to be cut off from the outside Wold. Dirt City lies in ruins following an unprecedented earthquake. It is said the Tree of Parting is dying. Hurricanes are appearing and disappearing at random all over the seas. It ain't good.
The Shields also learn that other nobles, in other towns, are foretelling of the return of Jantierri. However, just as with Barnholdt, they are all long on the "Bewares" and short on actionable information.
On the goddess herself, the group learns the following:
Jantierri was the god of dreams and prophecy in the age before the Year of Ascension. Now she is dead, although her very few remaining followers say she may just be lost, or asleep.
Realms of Responsibility: Jantierri was the patron of the future. She believes not in fate, but in empowering her worshippers to shape their own future. She was also the patron of dreams. She protected little ones from the "things that go bump in the night" and "the monster under the bed." She interpreted dreams of gods and mortals alike and was the oracle of the gods. She also sent out the nightmares and daymares to deliver dreams to each being.
Appearance: Gaunt but beautiful with practiced art, Jantierri appeared as a painted doll or an attractive woman.
History: Before the rise of the Gods of Testing, Jantierri was one of the Serenbeth Maidens (Serenbeth, Jantierri, Jancassis, and Karinthis), who were responsible for all the goals and ambitions of mankind. These gods were the patrons of riches, wisdom, happiness, revenge, ambitions, daydreams, marriage, and all the rest that mortals might seek. In the Year of Ascension, all died except Jancassis, now the god of vengeance.
Holy Symbol: Closed eye. Ethos: Early to bed, early to sleep, helps you to see the prophesies you keep. Priests: Her priests, called prophets, were known for prophesy, dreaming, sleep, divinations, and knowing many languages
The Year of Ascension marked the end of the previouw (Fourth) Age, and a cataclysm in which quite a few gods died, leaving behind the two pantheons of gods currently known to all nobles.
All this research takes the group deep into the evening, and they find themselves at the end of a long day without much to show for it. With the possible exception of Stock, who finds out quite a bit about the WLA. Please see the Organizations entry on the Woldipedia
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Wednesday December 6th, 2017 9:36:56 AM
As they compare notes, he asks, "Did anyone catch if the appearance of the Crying Woods coincides with the disappearance of Jantierri? Given that the sentience in that woods is now gone, that could be a possible explanation as to where she has been all this time."
At the end of the day, Micah stretches his neck while trying to rub out the kinks. He rises and continues to stretch. Looking at Stock and Zanderallen, he adds, "I do not know about you, but I think some arms practice is in order when we return to our place."
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Wednesday December 6th, 2017 10:30:06 AM
As the others duck into the library stacks, Stock shrugs his shoulders and goes to find somebody who looks important. When he finally does find somebody, he takes a deep breath and in an uncharacteristically nervous manner says, "Excuse me. My name is Stock Simpleshard...and I'm a member of the Shield Silvers...err the Silver Shields. I was wondering if I could talk to somebody about taking an oath or a membership or whatever you want to call it."
As he talks and listens, he maintains eye contact but can't help nervously moving his mouth and rubbing his hands together.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Wednesday December 6th, 2017 3:46:29 PM
Dorbin takes careful notes as the group learns more about these gods. Then he starts to yawn and says, "Does anyone have any plans for dinner?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Wednesday December 6th, 2017 5:10:01 PM
Eyes and joints sore after a day digging through books Zander's mood brighten's considerably at the mention of some arms practice. "That will be good to get the blood flowing before dinner. Too much sitting around dampens the appetite. Then which night is it? Fatted Calf, Giggling Ghost, or was it the Brass Toad tonight? All these books has scrambled my thoughts."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday December 6th, 2017 6:45:57 PM "We should probably avoid the Ghost, there's some big party going on. We need to stick on this come tomorrow, not get wrapped up in a party until past midnight and sleep in." Also, due to the unusual nature of the Ghost, they're probably already attending that party. Can you meet yourself there?
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday December 6th, 2017 6:58:10 PM
"That's a good idea Micah, let me see if I can find it." Sid begins happily searching again, "Oh, and has anyone heard anything about the Culver?"
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((I would roll something, but I don't know!))
DM MikeK - Now what? Wednesday December 6th, 2017 8:57:06 PM
Stock expresses an interest in joining the WLA.
The officer in charge grins. "Normally, we'd do a background check and ask you to come back tomorrow," she says. "But we already know about you, and we could use the help. Raise your hand and repeat after me - I, state your name, do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it.”
Assuming Stock does so, she hands Stock a Woldian badge. "Congratulations, you are an Adventurer Rank member of the Woldian League. If you'd like to be trained to a Journeyman rank, feel free to come back when you've got the time. Training takes all day, be here at dawn, and the rank requires 1000 gp dues, paid up front."
Sid asks about Culverwood, but no one has heard of anything going on with that Power.
Micah mentions aloud the disappearance of The Crying Woods, and the officer shakes her head. "Not disappeared, moved. Well, shrunk, actually. Some of the druids of Alder found it. The Crying Woods seems to have shrunk in size, but increased in power. They say its more powerful than ever, and occupies the region on the northwest side of the lake, bordered by the two rivers, north and west. They also say they don't encounter it until about a mile inland from the lake."
Tired and hungry, the Shields retreat to one of the taverns for a meal, avoiding Stohp's existensial dilemma by skipping the Giggling Ghost.
It is near the end of the meal when everyone notices the dishes and mugs are vibrating on the table. No, the table is vibrating. No, the entire tavern is vibrating.
Not violently, not even enough to move the heavier furniture. Just a low, constant vibration.
Looking about, the group, and the rest of the patrons, are soon able to discern that it is the metallic framework of the Float, that unidentifiable alloy used by the anceint builders to create the city, that is resonating.
Everywhere, on every street and every level and every building, Floating City is humming - a low, continuous, monotone, hum.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday December 6th, 2017 10:47:39 PM "What is causing that?" Bartomus asked as he realized that he had drifted off into his own thoughts as he shuffled along with his fellow Shields. "My idea was to see who might be able to reach out to this new presence amongst their dreams, but with that I don't see anyone sleeping."
Bartomus looked about the tavern and his colleagues. "Why would the Float be humming? Something has to be causing that. We need to find a window to see if it is outside or maybe from below?"
=== Highlight to display spoiler: { FRIG...ok apparently a post didn't get submitted last night. DANG IT! }
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:59:16 AM
Stretching back from from his meal Zander is feeling much better about the day after some food in his belly. Even if it wasn't much they had learned something, and maybe the witches could provide them with more in the morning. As they sit and talk he starts to feel uneasy. As the hair stands up on the back of his neck he starts to notice the vibration. His face draining of color he exclaims, "Domi grant us courage." before heading out to the street to identify the source. When he gets out and realizes it's the very fabric of the Float humming he fights back the urge to be violently sick. Heading back in he sits next to Micah and looks him in the eye, every fiber of his being fighting back trembling. Very quietly he whispers in a very small voice, "Micah, I must confess... I'm scared." Trying to do something to steady himself he begins scanning for evil, randomly in all directions.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Thursday December 7th, 2017 11:54:27 AM
Stohp emerges from the tavern with the rest of the group and stares around. As she realizes that it's the float itself shaking and the dire implications as such she finds herself strangely calm. "Well. I don't think I expected death via the entire float collapsing, but it's not like we can do anything about it. It was nice working with you guys."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Thursday December 7th, 2017 12:41:21 PM
Dorbin looks over at Stohp and the color drains from his face. He says, "really? We don't have an life rafts or anything at all?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Thursday December 7th, 2017 4:30:14 PM
At the ceremony, Stock raises his hand as requested and says in a clear voice: "I, state your...". He blushes, coughs, and starts again. "I, Stock Simpleshard, do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it....so help me Domi."
He smiles as he is handed the badge, and agrees to come back the next time the group has some downtime.
At dinner, Stock more closely matches the idea of a dwarf at a party - albeit with fruit juice to drink instead of ale. When everything begins shaking, Stock's jovial attitude evaporates and is instantly replaced with anger. "What now!"
He is among the first outside. Hearing Stohp's concerns about the Float's collapse, he says "Don't worry about the Float falling apart from this. Because if it does, there won't be much left of any of us. How do we even go about finding out what this is? The witches?"
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:01:08 PM
As Micah begins to realize the extent of the vibration, he tries to imagine what could cause it. Every possible idea that comes to mind causes him to shudder. When Zander makes his profession, he emphatically replies, "With good reason."
Belying what he feels, he calmly stands up. Forcing himself to appear calm, he says softly to his companions as he rises to his feet, "Perhaps we should go outside and see the extent of things."
To any that join his him he suggests, "Let's go to the edge and see if we can gain any clue as to what is happening. And do it calmly so as not to foment a panic."
"Domi preserve us," he prays silently as they go.
Wanting to give Zanderallen a distraction, he adds, "If we are frightened, imagine how others who have been exposed to less dangers than ourselves may react. I fear someone might try to flee the city by water and end up drowning. We cannot guard the entire perimeter, but we should to do help where we can."
DM MikeK - Guess who's coming after dinner Thursday December 7th, 2017 9:24:48 PM
The Shields step outside, joining a crowd of citizens heading into the streets and trying to understand this latest assault on normality.
Initially, there is some concern, as articulated by Stohp, that Floating City will shake itself apart.
But after some time, Stock's view is proven out. The humming continues, but does not increase. The vibrations, while quite unsettling, do not appear to be endangering the structure of the city.
Micah and Zanderallen strive to calm themselves, and everyone else. At the cleric's suggestion, the Shields move to the edge of the Float near the docks, intended to prevent anyone overcome with fear from heedlessly throwing themselves into the water.
Reaching the docks, it becomes evident that the vibrations are affecting the psyche. But, its the animals showing the first signs. The turtle boats have all moved away from the docks, huddling together a few hundred feet away from the city, and refusing to approach the humming docks in spite of repeated efforts by their handlers.
A short while after reaching the docks, Micah's words prove prophetic. Shouts of alarm and screams of terror echo from Lakeview Passage. People appear at the dockhead, sprinting for the water.
But, even as the Shields brace to turn them back, it becomes evident that the crowd is not running toward something...its running from something. Men leap to the first floor windows on the bordering shops, heedlessy shattering the glass and scooping women and children from the street and into the buildings. Others climb any hanging rope or ladder. Others fling themselves into the closest boats and push off from the dock, or just climb the masts.
Anything to get off the street.
Coming behind them, the cacophony of thousands of chittering voices.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday December 8th, 2017 12:40:18 AM
Bartomus turned from the docks as the people began swarming about them and past them. "What is going on now?"
As the people continued to stream past them, he started to hear the rhythmatic clicking sounds that continued to grow with the chittering sound causing him to begin his hands moving in quick circular movements. The movements were punctuated with his deep voice's whispered chanting. ========== [i]Preparing Flaming Sphere for launch at what sounds like it's coming at us.[/b]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 d20+4=19 ; Friday December 8th, 2017 8:19:18 AM
Taking Micah's words to heart Zander focuses himself, the fear still there but now held in check. His face a mask of concentration it is impossible to read. Seeing the turtle boats refuse to approach the city solidifies the feeling that something very wrong is happening. Hearing the commotion at first he is confused. But as the chittering increases his mind goes back to his first escapade with the Silver Shields. His voice is calm but urgent, "RATS! Everybody get out of the way." He starts motioning for everyone to get into a nearby building, offering aid to those nearby, and looking around to make sure nobody is being left behind. -------------- Perception 19
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Friday December 8th, 2017 9:14:19 AM
When they get to the docks and Stohp sees the turtles an odd idea comes to her mind. "The animals are all terrified of something... maybe that noise is the float expressing fear?" she doesn't realize she spoke out loud.
The panicked crowd quickly distracts her. At Zanderallen's call she quickly puts two and two together. "They're running away from something, like the turtles. Don't engage! Just get out of the way or we'll be buried under them." Suiting actions to words she rushes to the nearest building or alley and takes cover out of the main route to the docks.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Friday December 8th, 2017 12:21:52 PM
Hearing the sounds, Dorbin quickly steps to the side, out of the way of the oncoming crowd, and starts summoning and air elemental.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=27 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday December 8th, 2017 2:15:52 PM
"Well, carp," Sid says and draws his bow and listens to the chittering to see if it is a language he knows. "Good thing I didn't have seconds."
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Linguistics: 27 To Hit(Held Action for when a threatening target appears): 11
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Friday December 8th, 2017 2:20:03 PM
Stock moves toward the front of the Shields. "Bring it on...it's always better to know what your problem is than to guess."
I hope it is big. And ugly. Try to shake my hope apart will you!
He subconsciously touches the WLA badge that he has pinned to his waste.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 + 16; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Friday December 8th, 2017 2:24:13 PM Do we still have the 16 temp HP's from the hero's feast?
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Friday December 8th, 2017 7:27:26 PM
Micah's thoughts echo Zanderallen's words. "LIsten to Stohp!," he yells. "If it is the Float's rats fleeing the city, we cannot hope to stop the tide!"
He dons his shield and not too gently uses it to push people to safety. He stays near Stock ready to retreat into the nearest building if is rats or engage if it something to be stood against.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday December 9th, 2017 8:43:36 PM "Rats, like the steward we had a while back? Or do you mean, like rat rats?" Bartomus asked over his shoulder when he had the small orb of flame flickering between his hands. "Rats, like red eyes and long tails, really?"
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Sunday December 10th, 2017 8:13:18 PM
Micah takes a deep breath to calm himself while waiting to see what new danger the chittering portends. If it is the horde of rats he expects, he’s ready to grab Stock and hurtle the both of them to safety in a building, prepared to batter through glass with his shield necessary.
DM MikeK - Rats! Sunday December 10th, 2017 8:43:57 PM
Stock moves out in front, shield high, ready to confront whatever is coming. No bonuses remain from Hero's Feast
Sid pulls out his bow, and tries to identify if their is a language being spoken. If so, he can't make it out.
The rest of the Shields are expecting rats. Bartomus prepares a Flaming Sphere. Dorbin prepares to summon an Air Elemental. Micah prepares to grab Stock and get out of the way.
Sure enough, on the heels of the scattering crowd come hundreds of chittering rats. And, we're talking rat rats. With red eyes and long tails. Really.
As Micah starts shoving Stock toward the window of a building, the rats flow like a tide down the docks and into the lake.
The Silver Shields have seconds to either get out of the way, or stand and fight. Several nearby open windows are available, if desired.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Monday December 11th, 2017 7:57:49 AM
Moving quick, Zanderallen scrambles out of the way through the nearest window. Once through he stands nearby offering aid to anyone else coming through.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Monday December 11th, 2017 9:41:19 AM
Stock senses more than feels Micah's hand near his shoulder. He turns his head in time to see Zanderallen climb through a window. It is so unexpected that Stock is snapped out of his focus on...whatever...is coming. "Z...?"
He looks back at Micah and the rest of the group.
"Alright...everybody off the road. Zanderallen made a hole for us. I go last."
He begins backing toward Zanderallen, hoping the others are preceding him into the building.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday December 11th, 2017 10:17:08 AM
Stohp has already gotten out of the way as best she can. She watches as her fellow shields scramble to take cover, wanting to help but not really being able to do so. She rather fills the small space she's squeezed into.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Monday December 11th, 2017 11:36:50 AM
Emily Jasmine licks her lips in anticipation of the rats, but rather quickly jumps to a window sill when she sees the flood of rats coming down the street. Dorbin follows after summoning the air elemental. He sits on the window ledge and directs the air elemental to help direct any wayward rats that don't head towards the water.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Monday December 11th, 2017 6:02:09 PM
Micah joins the other in taking cover rather than wasting time in arguing with Stock over who should be the last one in. Once in he sees to it that the dwarf does in fact make it to safety.
Once he realizes what Dorbin is up to, he gives him a thumbs up, then returns his attention to the fleeing horde.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=23 ; Monday December 11th, 2017 8:54:16 PM
Sid climbs up the wall and perches on a second story window sill and provides cover if needed.
DM MikeK - Really Big Rats! Monday December 11th, 2017 9:18:44 PM
The Silver Shields wisely get out of the way, and Dorbin stations an air elemental in the gap to discourage any of the critters from changing course.
Thousands of tiny rodents scurry past the group, and the citizenry, and throw themselves into the water, squeaking madly.
The giant swarm starts making for the nearest safe spot out of water...the Turtle Boats. However, as the lead rats get within about 30', the turtles have seen enough, and submerge. The rat swarm, lacking a convenient floating island, swim on, making for the closest shore.
Even as the rats disappear, more screams erupt from up the street.
Turning, the Shields make out a dozen absolutely enormous rats. These creatures are the size of large dogs, and have teeth like knives. Like their smaller cousins, they are making for the docks. Unlike their smaller cousins, they are not averse to slowing down for a quick snack along the way.
80' from the Shields current position, one of the gigantic rats sticks its head into a window and pulls a luckless man out by his head. In a heartbeat, two more grab hold of the man's limbs, and he's torn apart right there in the middle of the street.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Monday December 11th, 2017 9:50:31 PM
Bartomus held the sphere in his hands and looked towards the three giant, murderous rats. "Either find us a raft, or we start slaying these before we become their next course in their meal." --------- Highlight to display spoiler: { Bartomus will push the sphere forward if the rats continue towards the Shields. Movement of the sphere is 30 ft per movement round, so he is holding it for this round to ensure range. }
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56; AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:23:21 AM
Since he was the last one to enter the window, Stock is the first one out. He grimaces as he sees the beasts rip apart the poor man. He moves forward slowly, glancing over his shoulder to make sure (though never doubting) that the other shields are at his back. As he moves up the street, he begins waggling his arms to loosen them up.
...ripping that man apart. That. Will. Not. Do.
========== He will move relatively slowly forward to keep the group together unless he sees another innocent in danger, in which case he will charge ahead to intervene.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+6=19 ; d8-1=5 ; 3d6=10 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:46:13 AM "We have to stop those things from killing more innocents!" Stohp rushes forwards, drawing her weapon, and attacks! (19 to hit, I think she should get sneak attack here? If so then 15 subduel damage, otherwise 5.)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Tuesday December 12th, 2017 3:59:05 PM
Dorbin will continue guiding the air elemental from relative safety and will have it attack as needed to encourage the larger rats to stay away. If he can see a way to help with blocking, he will have the elemental step in front of a window or alley to keep the rats away.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Tuesday December 12th, 2017 5:45:33 PM "By the gods above, it's an ROUS! I thought they were an urban legend.", clambering out of the window Zanderallen starts moving up the street. Seeing the rats having already claimed one life he wastes no time in throwing himself into harms way, even without the chance to equip his shield. His sprint surprising fast and balanced for a man in full plate he comes to a stop adjacent to the rats. ------------ Zander has the run feat so at 20ft speed and being able to go x4 in heavy armor he can just reach the rats.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=28 ; d20+8=10 ; d8-1=1 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2017 8:36:35 PM
Sid silently prays for the poor man and says, "Wardd guide my arrow and Ffloyd let my bow stay true," and shoots
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To Hit: Nat 20 Confirm: 10 Damage: 1
((Really got to get my strength up))
DM MikeK - ROUS fight Round 1 d20+5=13 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=7 ; d4+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:22:07 PM
Stohp, Stock, and Zanderallen advance on the ROUSes. OOC – I can’t find a way for Stohp to cover 80’ and attack
Bartomus gets his Flaming Sphere ready, and Dorbin encourages his summoned air elemental to attack. It moves forward.
Sid launches a pretty good shot, but does very little damage.
The group succeeds in attracting the rats’ attention. Two move to engage Zanderallen and two attack Stohp. The rest either pile up behind those four, or start slipping around to the paladin’s right, headed for Stock and the Air Elemental.
Stohp gets an OOC on Rat #3.
The two rats on Zanderallen are unable to penetrate his armor. However, #3 does bite Stohp's arm.
Stohp takes 5 hp damage, and must make a Fort save DC12 or contract a disease.
There is no difference between rats with numbers and those with letters, I just can’t get double digits to show up right in my little circles.
Rats are AC 15
Rat 1: -1 hp
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:55:33 PM
Bartomus watched as the large rats and the Shields rushed towards each other. [b]"Not sure I can reach them with this from here...or not as easily as I would have liked."
Bartomus moved his way forward by a series of paces keeping focused on his glowing orb. ===== Highlight to display spoiler: { second round..moving 30' forward}
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 Tuesday December 12th, 2017 10:11:13 PM "Stoph!", shouts Micah when he see her attacked. First things first he thinks, before running to her aid. He casts enlarge person on the dwarf then moves forward hoping to give the taur a chance to withdraw an rely on her reach to continue attacking without being so exposed.
Once there he suggests, "Lets move to the sides and guard the civilians while giving the rats a path through."
============== Enlarge Person on Stock duration 5 minutes Move to W23
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+6=24 ; d20+6=10 ; d6-1=3 ; d6-1=3 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:09:41 AM
Stohp quickly regrets charging in ahead of everyone. The "End of the Wold" seems to have driven all sense from her lately, first the undead caster guy now this. She swings at the one that meets her rush with it's own (AoO, 24 to hit, 3 subduel damage to 4). Taking a 5 foot step back she strikes again (10 to hit, 3 damage to 4). Stupid rats, nothing to disarm and hard to trip.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:11:28 AM
5 foot step back to w24* Sort of diagonal-backwards.
Stock (JonM) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/13/17; CMB: 10; CMD: 22 d20+10=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d10+7=10 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:12:43 AM Status Effects: Rage (1 of 15 rounds), Enlarged (Next Turn) Stock is moving carefully up the street, swinging the end of his flail and trying to keep an orderly line of advance...when Zanderallen and Stohp run right past him. Then he feels a pleasant warm sensation and he is growing again. Anger at the civilian's death, frustration at his inability to keep everybody together and the stress of the moment get to Stock. A red haze fills his vision, time slows down, and he hears a ringing in his ears.
Rage!
It feels like it takes forever to get up next to the rat. And then the ringing goes away and everything speeds up again as he swings at rat, making solid contact. He looks past the rat at the next one further to the right and screams at it.
"LEAVE THESE PEOPLE ALONE!" =========== As a full round casting time, Stock is enlarged on his next turn. RAGE! +2 to hit, +2 to damage, +10 HP, -1 AC, +2 Fort Save, +2 Will Save, 2 AoO's per round Move to AB25 Hit AC27 (should have been +11) for 10 damage The D20+7 was a mis-roll
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+8=19 ; d4+3=4 ; d20+4=11 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:32:03 AM
The air elemental moves forward and to the right, attacking one of the rats (move to AD25, hit, 4 damage).
Dorbin yells out, "Give them a way to the water!" He points with his finger at the approaching rats and a green ray dissipates into the air, hitting nothing.
Emily Jasmine moves over to the side of the attack (to AE34), perhaps preparing to sneak attack, perhaps getting ready to take a bath.
OOC: Small Air Elemental: AC 17; HP 17
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=13 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 6:06:13 PM
Sid aims at one of the rats infront of Stoph, but it's little head waggles out of the way at the last moment. Sid thinks about it a moment and digs in his sack for a steel cylinder. He pulls it out and opens it up.
((I had a Yule gift last year that was a container that had enough stew and potatoes for eight medium creatures. I didn't put down the exact date.))
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 d20+8=26 ; d8+10=18 ; d20+8=13 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 6:26:27 PM
Barely keeping a level head, only by the voices of Micah and Dorbin, Zanderallen contains his anger at the man's death. His blood is still up though so he takes a middle road between leaving them a path and carving his way through each and everyone of the rats. Adjusting his grip to get both hands on his holy he cleaving the two rats in front of him before stepping slightly to the side. ------------ Cleave (Rat 1 into Rat 2, -2 AC) Attack rat 1 26 hits for 18 damage Attack rat 2 13 misses
Micah casts Enlarge Person on Stock, and then moves up to help Stohp.
Stohp takes a couple whacks at #4, and then steps back. OOC – I still need that Fort Save DC 12 please
Stock, who’s already enlarged (welcome to play by post), advances in a rage and slams #5.
Dorbin misses with a ray, while the Air Elemental moves up and strikes #5.
Sid misses with an arrow, and then pulls out a steel cylinder.
Zanderallen strikes #1 hard, but misses #2, before stepping to his right.
The rats advance. Most stop to fight the front line group, while a few make their way between the clusters of fights.
1, 2, and 7 attack Zanderallen. #2 hits. Zanderallen takes 6 hp damage and needs to make Fort save vs DC12.
4 attacks Micah. It misses.
3 moves in and attacks Stohp. Stohp gets an AoO. The rat misses.
5 attacks Stock, and hits. Stock takes 8 hp damage, and needs to make Fort save vs DC12.
6 moves in to attach the Air Elemental. Stock gets an AoO. The rats crunches down with a very effective bite. The elemental takes 8 hp damage.
Rat Fight Map --- White “a” is air elemental. Orange sun thing is Bart’s flaming sphere.
Rats are AC 15
Rat 1: -19 Rat 4: -6 (3 subdual) Rat 5: -14
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 3d6=3 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:12:39 PM "So this is how we are going to do this? FINE! Bartomus sent the sphere rushing forward at the large Rat that broke through the Shields and was coming towards them. === Highlight to display spoiler: { Flaming Sphere damage = 3 for the love of all that is holy, three ones??? wow...sigh }
Stock (JonM) HP: 58/66; AC: 16/11/13; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=28 ; 2d8+7=16 ; d20+9=20 ; 2d8+13=28 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 10:28:04 AM Status Effects: Rage (2 of 15 rounds), Enlarged (58 rounds remaining) ========== Before he knows it, Stock is big. There is always a moment of vertigo at times like this where he just has to reset his point of view from being shorter than just about everybody to being taller than just about everybody...except Bart. He's still bigger.
He feels the rat's teeth bite into his thigh but it is really not much more than a scratch. Then he sees one of the now tiny things skittering off to the side and takes a swing at it, feeling the pleasing squish as he makes contact with its back.
Time is really moving fast for Stock...
He looks to the left and sees Stohp ill-equipped for this fight.
"Hang in their Stohp. This won't take long." He takes a crowhop step to the left and puts his back into it as he swings his flail that direction...and feels like he really made good contact with that one. Despite using a (mostly) bludgeoning weapon, the blood splatter fountained upward nearly to his full height. ======== Fort Save 30 AoO on 6 - Hit AC28 (again forgot to add 1, should have been 29), 16 damage 5 ft. step to the left to AA25-AB26 Power Attack on 8 hit AC20 for 28 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+2=11 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=21 ; d6-1=2 ; d6-1=3 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:13:22 AM
Fort save 11 (sorry for forgetting XD)
Stohp again takes a double swipe at the approaching rat (15 to hit, 2 damage, 21 to hit, 3 damage). As Stock calls out she again retreats (5 foot step west, to v24). "Always appreciate any help you can give!"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+8=27 ; d4+3=7 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+1=7 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:46:41 AM
The air elemental slams the rat that bit him again almost as hard as the rat bit him (7 damage). Dorbin fires another green ray, this time striking a rat in the face with acid.
OOC: Small Air Elemental: AC 17; HP 9
Air elemental hits rat #5 for 7. If it is still standing, Dorbin hits it with acid dart for 7 more. If it goes down, Dorbin will hit the one next to it (#6).
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20=7 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 12:50:43 PM
Micah is pleased to see Stohp is able to back away and moves to interpose himself between more of the giant vermin. Too focused on protecting her, he swings wildly at the nearest rodent.
Seeing that a pathway is being made clear, he calls out "Now lets see if the beasts would rather escape or fight!"
=========== 5 ft step to X24 Nat 1 to attack
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday December 14th, 2017 2:08:27 PM
Sid hops down and opens the cylinder and the smells of a thick and rich beef stew wafts out. He starts pulls out a thin, steamy tantalizing line of food toward the docks sprints thirty feet down and does another line, and then another, hoping to keep the rats moving, but in the center away from the houses and pedestrians.
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((Cylinder holds enough food for 8 creatures(medium/large I think) and is a normal steel thermos once emptied))
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/48 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 d20+10=17 ; d20+8=9 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 7:26:57 PM
If the fort is for disease Zander is immune as a paladin. If not fort 17 ------------------- Zander tries to search out the best position to take and doesn't really see a good spot to allow the rats through and keep himself safe. Switching to fighting mode he cleaves the rats in front of him again before backing next to Stock. The swarm of rats around him throws him off balance throwing off his swing. -------------- Cleave (Rat 1 into Rat 2 -2 AC) Nat 1 stops that 5ft step to AA24
Stock smacks #6 as the rat goes past, then takes a step to the left and wallops #8 with a SMACK heard throughout the street. But the really telling moment comes next, when the rat doesn’t die. These are some seriously tough rats…
Stohp takes a couple whacks at #3, and then steps back again. OOC –Please indicate Diseased on Stohp’s post line.
Dorbin hits #5 with an acid ray, and the Air Elemental bashes it as well.
Micah misses with his blow, but does get between Stohp and most of the rats.
Sid, who is nearly on the water now, moves toward the rats and pours out some yummy smelling stew. The aroma of beef and potatoes wafts over the clashing antagonists.
Zanderallen’s divine powers eliminate any disease the rat bite may have carried, but the rats keep skittering about and the paladin misses with an off-balance blow. He steps in next to Stock.
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The rats mill about. Rats 8 and 3 bolt from fire and dwarf, and make their way toward Sid. Rat 5, unable to move forward, and unwilling to fight any more, backs up. The rest move forward, flowing into whatever spaces they can find while staying away from the flaming sphere, and biting at whoever is handy.
1, 2, and 9 attack Zanderallen. They miss.
4, a, and c attack Micah. They also miss.
6 and 7 attack the Air Elemental. They also also miss. Stock gets an AoO on #7.
Rat Fight Map --- White “a” is air elemental. Orange sun thing is Bart’s flaming sphere.
Rats are AC 15
Rat 1: -19 Rat 3: -5 Rat 4: -6 (3 subdual) Rat 5: -28 Rat 6: -16 Rat 8: -31
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 3d6=7 ; Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:17:18 PM
Bartomus snapped his fingers backwards pulling the flaming sphere into the rat that pushed forward and towards where he was standing. ==== Highlight to display spoiler: { Pulling sphere back to Y31 and attacking Rat 3 - and yes, I rolled a total of seven; it gets a saving throw to avoid that minor damage. }
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday December 15th, 2017 2:20:34 AM
Sid continues to make a delicious trail behind him as he heads for the water, dropping Branwen, his Longbow near as he can to Dorbin. He stops at the waters edge ((AA-42)) and and waits to see if it works. He takes a sip of the beef stew and starts humming a yule carol.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/48 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 d20+8=16 ; d10+10=15 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=14 ; Friday December 15th, 2017 7:25:13 AM
Zanderallen struggles to maintain his footing as he feels the rats' teeth tearing at his legs, thankfully his plate is doing it's job in protecting him from any serious harm. He let's out a yell as Stock pulverizes one of the rats that dies halfway out when the thing gets up and keeps going. "Stock! move back to the air elemental, focus the ones on the edge. Let Sid lure them to the water." As he yells he waves his arms hoping to get through to Stock in his enlarged angry state. Stepping that way himself Zander steadies himself and continues cleaving rats in front of him, finally landing a full follow through. -------------------------- Cleave (Rat 1 into Rat 7 -2 AC) Attack Rat 1 16 hits for 11 damage Attack Rat 2 20 hits for 14 damage
(d10+10 was a wrong die used for damage, please disregard)
Stock (JonM) HP: 58/66; AC: 16/11/13; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+9=28 ; d20+9=23 ; 4d8+26=48 ; d20+9=25 ; 2d8+13=23 ; Friday December 15th, 2017 9:26:49 AM
Just about the only thing that can cut through his rage is his stomach. And surprisingly, Stock smells something delicious nearby. He shakes his head and gets back to the task at hand. He sees a rat dart in front of him and takes a swing...shockingly making even stronger contact.
Stock hears his name and reacts, but can't quite form the words to reply coherently. He swings at another rate feeling the beast's skeletal structure give way. ====== Status Effects: Rage (3 of 15 rounds), Enlarged (57 rounds remaining) Power AoO on 7, Crit Threat, Confirm w/ 23, 48 damage (!) Power attack on 7 unless it is dead, then 1 unless it is dead, then 6 hit AC25 for 23 damage
Stock (JonM) HP: 58/66; AC: 16/11/13; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Friday December 15th, 2017 11:46:00 AM
Forgot to mention that Stock will also slide over to the right to AB25-AC26.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+8=15 ; d4+3=7 ; d20+4=13 ; Friday December 15th, 2017 12:11:06 PM
The air elemental continues its assault on the nearby rats, slamming into another one. Dorbin reaches into his pocket and throws some dice towards Bart as he takes aim at another rat with a green ray, but this time he strikes the ground instead. He steps to the side, slightly away from the stew, hoping the rats will follow the trail but not him.
OOC: Elemental hits #6 for 7 damage. Acid dart misses.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Diseased d20+8=21 ; Friday December 15th, 2017 3:55:54 PM
Whacking these things with her sap is really not working for Stohp. While she can't trip the things, she can maybe knock them over for a similar advantage; she gives it a try on Rat 4 (The rules state that the rat gets +4 vs my trip; I rolled 21)
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20+6=21 ; d8+3=10 ; Friday December 15th, 2017 5:43:07 PM
Micah takes another attack, soundly connecting with his mace.
"Step back again Stohp and I will follow. We have to open up the middle," he says as he realizes the Shields are much more suited to holding a line than opening one up.
====== #4: Hit AC 21 without credit for prone; 10 bludgeoning damage
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday December 15th, 2017 11:30:46 PM
Sid nods in appreciation, "This is good stew," and sips a bit more.
DM MikeK - ROUS fight Round 4 d20+5=8 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=6 ; d6+2=5 ; d20-5=7 ; d20-5=8 ; Saturday December 16th, 2017 11:40:42 AM Bartomus send his flaming sphere rolling into #3. The rat is unable to avoid the fire. OOC – Please include DC needed to save and result of success – ie Reflex DC 12 to avoid damage
Sid continues to make a delicious trail behind him as he heads for the water, dropping Branwen, his Longbow near as he can to Dorbin. He stops at the waters edge, and waits to see if it works. He takes a sip of the beef stew and starts humming a yule carol. It’s really quite tasty.
Zanderallen calls for Stock to open a pathway, and steps to his right after slicing into two of the rats attacking him.
Stock is too deep into his berserker fury to do anything but kill rats. His flail crushes #7’s head like a grape, the weapon not stopping until it rebounds off the street. Then he takes a step over, and does the same thing to #6.
Dorbin misses with an acid ray. The Air Elemental moves a bit, and finishes off #1.
Stohp is able to trip up #4 (CMD 16 vs Trip)
Micah smacks #4 with a sound blow, and asks Stohp to back up.
Whether it’s the gap in the line, Sid’s stew, or Stock’s annihilation, the rats mostly are starting to follow the plan.
Rats 8 and 3 follow the stew line, until they get near Sid, and then angle for the sea. Rats 9 and c escape through the gap, but then veer away from the flaming sphere. Rat 5 tries working its way toward the gap.
Rat 2 is more stubborn, and attacks Zanderallen, biting his leg. Zanderallen takes 5 hp damage.
4 gets up, drawing AoOs from both Stohp and Micah.
Rats a and b are feeling more feisty, and attack Micah. Both miss.
Rat Fight Map --- White “a” is air elemental. Orange sun thing is Bart’s flaming sphere.
Rats are AC 15
Rat 1: DEAD Rat 2: -14 Rat 3: -12 Rat 4: -16 (3 subdual) PRONE Rat 5: -28 Rat 6: DEAD Rat 7: DEAD Rat 8: -31
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday December 17th, 2017 1:12:50 AM
Sid walks over to AC- 40 and takes another sip of the stew, "You know Dorbin, when I hacked this plan I expected a wall of rats, driven mad by the smell of food, fear, and blood to come rolling over me as the rest of the Shields let them through and guarded the civilians from a grisly fate. I had a neat and dramatic exit planned and everything. Aw well, stew?" He offers the cylinder to Dorbin as he watches ROUS decimation.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 3d6=5 ; d20+5=17 ; Sunday December 17th, 2017 4:38:51 PM
Bartomus watched as the other rats headed towards the water. He looked at the fire ball and the frisky rats that were looking at the attacking the other two shields. With a quick flip of his hand, he sent the fireball into the gap between them. He then bellowed at the two rats across from him -------------------------- Highlight to display spoiler: { Fireball to Z24 - doing 5 pts of damage to each with a DC 12 reflex save to avoid damage; intimidate C & 9 }
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20+10=19 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+6=14 ; Sunday December 17th, 2017 8:44:28 PM
Micah takes advantage of the opening Stohp provided landing his mace on the prone rat's flank as it scrambles back to his feet. He reverses his weapon for a back swing, but the rodent twists such that the steel head glances harmlessly off its thick hide.
He grimly holds his position as he waits for the remaining rodents to make a run for it or be finished off by his more formidable allies.
====== AoO on #4 Hit 19 for 4 points of damage Attack on #4 Miss 14
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Diseased d20+6=8 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=25 ; d6-1=5 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 7:59:07 AM
Stohp takes a step back out of the way as requested. She could continue to knock the rats over, but that's hardly conducive towards getting them to flee to the lake so she swipes twice at #4.
AoO - 8 to hit Attack 1 - 25 to hit, 5 subdual damage.
Stock (JonM) HP: 58/66; AC: 16/11/13; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+9=28 ; d20+9=12 ; 2d8+13=28 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 9:28:50 AM
Stock checks his grip on his flail and finds his hands sticky with rat blood. Not really thinking, he wipes his hand across his brow, depositing some of the blood there in the process. Attention still ahead of him, he sees the rat go for Zanderallen's leg and reacts instinctively (and violently) with his weapon...
He then looks over to Micah to see how the cleric is holding up ====== Status Effects: Rage (4 of 15 rounds), Enlarged (56 rounds remaining) Power Attack on 2, 28 is a Crit Threat, 12 doesn't confirm, 28 damage If 2 is dead, Stock moves to W26-X27
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=25 ; 2d8+20=26 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 1:18:38 PM
Gasping in pain as sharp teeth find their way through his armor Zanderallen barely ducks in time as Stock's flail comes crashing in. He stands almost in awe at the raw power of the dwarf's destruction looking at the twitching rat bodies surrounding him. He moves and swings to continue finishing off the remaining rats. ----------------- If rat 2 alive Attack rat 2 else move to AA21 and attack rat 5 Attack 27 (crit threat confirmed with a 25) Damage 26
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+8=21 ; d4+3=4 ; Monday December 18th, 2017 2:01:47 PM
Dorbin looks over at Sid, and then at the fleeing rats that are headed towards him. He steps to the right to give the rats easier access to the water and Emily shows up next to him, hissing at the rats to help direct them NOT towards Dorbin. He points at the rat and the air elemental comes towards it, slamming it from behind, hopefully moving it towards the water with its friends.
OOC: Step to AE39, Emily Jasmine at AE38. Air elemental moves to AD30 and hits 9.
DM MikeK - So long rats Tuesday December 19th, 2017 6:23:07 PM
Stock smashes yet another rat to bits, while Bartomus sends the flaming sphere into the fiestier pair.
The rats collectively decide to go back to Plan A, and get off this crazy thing. Taking advantage of the gap between Micah and Stock, they rush along Sid's Stew Path, and into the water beyond.
Like their tiny cousins, the rats are last seen swimming for the far, far, shores of the now abandoned portion of the Crying Woods.
Silence descends upon the street, and after a short while, people begin reappearing from windows and doorways. The turtles come back to within a few hundred feet, but still won't approach the humming city any closer.
Also, Sid notices something shiny poking out from the former innards of one of Stock's victims.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+5=22 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2017 6:54:55 PM
Watching the rats as they leave to make sure none of them turn off, Zander breathes heavily as the last of them slip out of view. Knowing what plague carriers rats can be he looks over the wounds of any of his bitten companions, looking for signs of infection.
Heal 22
(OOC: Wold slowdown officially starts tomorrow. Enjoy the Holidays everyone and Merry Christmas! I'll try to send out a reminder when everything starts up again.)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Tuesday December 19th, 2017 7:26:18 PM
Dorbin breathes a sigh of relief when he sees the rats head past him and into the water. He waits another moment or two to be sure there are no more coming before he dismisses the air elemental. He reaches down and pets Emily before she wanders over to the stew, then turns her nose up at it.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=11 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2017 7:41:51 PM
When Micah sees that Zanderallen is checking for infection among the Shields, he checks on any of the ROUS's victims to see if any are still alive.
Any that he finds he will call any wounded Shields to get within range and call upon Domi's power to heal anyone within the area of effect.
"Is anyone infected?" he asks the paladin. "If so, after a few minutes prayer I can call upon enough power to heal one person."
===== Channel Energy 13 Can prepare Remove Disease in Micah's open 3rd level slot to heal Stoph. If so, he failed the check (11, needed a 12)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday December 19th, 2017 9:35:49 PM
Bartomus let the fire globe fade out and turned to his fellow Shields, "So, someone want to explain why they are leaving the Float?"
He nodded "no" to Micah and turned back towards the water. "So, do we need to find a way to get people to the Turtle Boats, or do we figure out where that annoying vibration is coming from?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56; AC: 17/13/14; CMB: 9; CMD: 21 Wednesday December 20th, 2017 9:55:19 AM
Blood beats loudly for Stock. He frantically turns his head looking for the next rat. There's always one more. Except this time there is not. He sees the last of the rats jump into the water...and feels his usual post fight let down. He takes a knee, breathing heavily. Sweat from his forehead is dragging blood down his face.
"You guys alright?"
He hears Bart's question and says, "I'm not much for boats but I remember hearing an old saying about rats fleeing a sinking ship...And if the forest is free from its spirit...maybe its time to move people to terra firma."
In his mind, Stock is thinking about some well designed woodwork on the top level of the Float. =============== Status Effects: Fatigued (1 of 8 rounds), Enlarged (57 rounds remaining)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Wednesday December 20th, 2017 12:45:05 PM
Dorbin stares at the turtle boats and mumbles something about rats leaving a sinking ship. He wonders how many people are going to die if the floating city stops floating.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Diseased Wednesday December 20th, 2017 2:48:01 PM
Stohp frowns, trying to decide if she's just tired or infected with something. "How would I even know if I got deseased? Doesn't that take time to show symptoms? I guess you'd better cast your spell on me just in case, I got a fairly nasty bite."
As various people wonder about why the rats are leaving Stohp pipes up. "If I had to guess it'd be the sound. Animals have better senses so it's probably agony to them. Then again it could be something they sense that we don't for the same reason."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday December 20th, 2017 5:19:30 PM "Well, ferrying folks to the turtle boats would require us to find boats to do that. Figuring out what is going on requires us to go back into the Float and see where that vibration is coming from. I kinda think the latter may be needed, just don't know what we can do if we find something substantial." Bartomus responded as he looked about for any small boats that they could use, while scanning back to the opening to see if anything else might be coming towards them.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday December 28th, 2017 12:11:01 AM
Sid walks over and picks up the shiny before recollecting his stuff. He goes to share more of the stew, but the magic putters out and the rest of it glops to the street. Instead he goes goes to Stock and says, "Hey buddy, do you need anything? I have some water and some hard tack if you need it." He pulls out a wateskien and some hard tact and offers that to Stock, "Sorry the magic on the stew ran out."
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