Brave new Wold Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 9:48:14 PM
The party looks on as the rats swim into the distance. People start emerging and a few clerics come rushing onto the scene, drawn on by the town guard. What hurts there are, are quickly treated. The party mills about trying to lend aid, but soon find themselves drawn into the middle of things.
Happy, from the Giggling Ghost comes over. "Ah Silver Shields in the thick of things." He smiles at them and then leans in. "Say do you know what's going on? What's up with humming?"
Sergeant Lestrade sidles up. "Hello Shields. I hear there was some sort of rat commotion here-abouts. Guess we can chalk this up to the Trash level causing disturbances again."
Otto Mann the furniture dealer wanders over. "I think the Float's in trouble, do you think the humming is being caused by the great pumps on the Trash level? But I thought they only had to work once a year, when we clean the Trash out."
Grokk Greatbelly forces his way into the assembly (which for a Minotaur trying to be gentle with his neighbors is something of a feat) "Say I hear the gates are all humming and vibrating and causing problems. Maybe they are trying to gate something big in?"
They all turn to you and almost in unison say, "What are you going to do about it?"
Suddenly there is a loud crackling of energy from far to the Northwest. There is a rush from the docks (which as a reminder on in the southern part of the city) to find access along the waterfronts of that area. The party finds itself together a bit off Rogues Alley. Rodrigo is by the fence holding a spy glass to his eye. He hands it to whomever of the Shields get to him first. Off in the distance, along the shore line, there is a crackling of lighting above the Crying Woods.
"This, this I think is not good." Rodrigo says
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=10 ; Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:58:23 AM
Bartomus took the spy glass from Rodrigo and focused it on the Crying Woods.
== Highlight to display spoiler: { [i] Happy New Years Shields[/] Bartomus perception roll = 10}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:59:30 AM
He saw the flash in the glass, but couldn't make out anything else. He handed it off to the next Shield with a sigh. "I don't understand what is going on here, but I agree none of this feels right."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+6=24 ; Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 11:28:19 AM
Dorbin hurries over to Bart and grabs the spyglass. He looks carefully through it, hoping to see something (perception: 24).
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 12:56:34 PM
Seeing that the others are focusing on the shore, Micah turns to Grokk,"What more can you tell me about the gates humming? Which ones, how long, and what kind of problems?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Diseased d20+12=31 ; Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 1:09:53 PM
Stohp is all ready to correct the businessmen's assumptions but the sudden crackling prevents any conversation. After Bart gets a good look she takes the next turn with the spyglass (Perception 31).
"Whatever's going on you can bet that's related to it. Either the cause is out there or it's just another side effect. I get the feeling that we're building up to something big and the noise and the rat swarm are just incidental to the real 'the end is nigh' problem."
She passes the spyglass on to the next person.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56; AC: 17/13/14; CMB: 9; CMD: 21 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 1:43:26 PM "You guys ever get the feeling that maybe living on a gigantic, tiered floating city that nobody really understands is a bad idea?"
He walks over to Grokk and introduces himself. "Don't think we've met...Stock's my name."
Watching the lightning, Stock walks over to Rodrigo.
"What do you know, Rod? Why does that bother you so much?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+12=23 ; Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 2:01:23 PM OOC: (I'm going to make an assumption that the vibrations of the Float are not anything like the normal vibrations most of us have routinely felt growing up on the Float?)
Letting others take care of trying to identify the problem, Zander turns to address the concerned people coming to them for answers. "Noble Peoples of the Fence. I don't have the answers to what is going on right now. But I can promise you we will be investigating fully to figure it out and help keep everyone safe. However we need your help. We need you to go back to your homes and businesses and try to keep the streets clear. We and the guards needs space to do our jobs, we will post updates around the city if we find anything relevant. Everyone stay calm and thank you for your cooperation." Hoping his own fears don't stand out in his voice Zander hopes his words help stop any panic. ------------- Diplomacy 23
DM Robert - Rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:03:06 PM (OOC please note, you are still several miles from the northwest shore, I think the scale of the map is to have made the lake rather like Lake Superior) map 1
Bartomous gazes through the spy glass and see's the pretty lighting show somewhat closer. Upon consideration though he deems it not pretty, maybe a little ominous being as how it is taking place over the Crying Woods, dancing along tree tops and arcing into the air...but there are no storm clouds.
Dorbin looks through the spy glass and see's pretty much what Bartomous sees, but much clearer, is that lighting different colored? Can There be green and blue in the lighting?
Micah questions Grokk. "Well I'm not sure exactly. I only assume it's the gates, I mean what could be causing the humming and increased vibrations...surely not the magical mechanisms that keep The Float, well floating right? Even as he speaks you can see his eyes widen, as if the possibility that what he has said may be true. (Sense Motive 10) Highlight to display spoiler: {He is suddenly deeply scared.}
Stohp...continues to look shore-ward...and fortuitously no one after here takes the spy glass...wait for it.
Stock introduces himself to Grokk. Grokk nods to Stock, but he seems distracted and really doesn't say anything in reply.
Stock then questions Rodrigo. Rodrigo shrugs. "Just a feeling I get, like the end is near, everything is going to change. I don't like change. It's like when you're a rat. You know they train rats with cheese, make them run mazes and stuff. And well when the cheese is moved the rat has to make adjustments. I don't like when people, gods, or whatever, move my cheese.
Zanderallen addresses the people. Many nod and head off to their homes. You hear comments of "Them shields will find out what's up, and fix it." "Yeah, they're great." "Daddy I want to be a Silver Shield when I grow up." Never-the-less about 1/2 of the people remain near the balcony/fence overlooking the water lapping at the edge of the street.
Stohp continues her mission of looking to the northwest she see's suddenly miles of shore line rip itself upward (because light travels faster than sound). A huge section of land rips itself free and juts upward (not that you can tell from here buuuttt 50-100 feet you're not sure). There is now a large escarpment to the northwest. Then she see's a wave build as tons and tons of water are displaced by the brutal act of geology. Oh and the lighting stops. map 2
There is a sudden loud noise as if an avalanche of rocks were cascading down a mountainside (because sound travels slower than light...but faster than what's coming) the noise is deafening...even at this distance, but quickly over.
DM prerogative, I'm putting words in Stohp's mouth, she is rewarded for having the highest perception by becoming the temporary harbinger of DOOM Stohp shouts, "GUYS THERE'S A TIDAL WAVE COMING, BRACE FOR IMPACT"
You have 1 round to act.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 11:57:06 PM
Bartomus looked about for anything with stairs. "We need to get up a bit higher and find something to hold on."
==== [i]If there are stairs to a second floor, Bartomus is going to head up to that encouraging others to run with him.[/b]
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 17/13/14; CMB: 9; CMD: 21 Thursday January 4th, 2018 10:20:56 AM "GET AWAY FROM THE WATER!!", Stock bellows and looks left and right for anybody who might need help bracing for the impending water.
If he sees somebody that will need help
Stock runs for the person, grabs them, and does his best to anchor both of them in place with whatever he has nearby to hang on to.
If he does not see anybody
Stock turns directly away from the water and runs at top speed for something....anything...that looks stable that he can hold on to.
Again...I would have taken off my armor if I knew I was in for a swim.
========== [dice=Perception]1d20+9[/dice] Does Stock see anybody that needs help? I'm not sure if I want him to try to save anybody...but I believe he would.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 17/13/14; CMB: 9; CMD: 21 d20+9=18 ; Thursday January 4th, 2018 10:21:40 AM Sorry! Forgot what site I was on for that perception roll!
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Thursday January 4th, 2018 12:35:33 PM
Dorbin's mouth opens and closes like a fish at the news from Stohp. He freezes until he hears Stock yelling to brace for impact. He looks around and quickly decides that there might be a way to help others. He faces away from the oncoming wave and looks for an area to place an anchor. The casts web across an area that looks like it might catch people who are caught up in waves that crash over the docks, hoping that it can help save at least one who might not be prepared for the waves.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 Thursday January 4th, 2018 1:23:59 PM "Rope! Anyone who has it get rope ready! Micah calls out, wishing he had some. He, too, looks for a place away from the edge that he can grab on to, taking with him anyone near who does not do so on their own. He gets ready to cast enlarge person on any Silver Shield who might avoid being washed away by being larger.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Thursday January 4th, 2018 1:39:41 PM
Time seeming to slow as his mind wraps around what is happening, Zander jumps into action as the adrenaline surges through him. Working on instinct he looks around for anyone in danger and his eyes immediately snap to Dorbin, nonchalantly standing in the middle of the street casting a spell. Moving towards the young wizard his warning turns into a gasp of amazement as the safety net webbing is formed. Colliding with Dorbin as he finishes his spell, Zander carries Dorbin to the edge of the street bracing both of them into the nearest doorway.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=28 ; d20+7=26 ; Thursday January 4th, 2018 6:38:35 PM
Sid pulls out rope and drops one end and runs for the nearest building, "Crap crap crap, climb climb climb!" Sid will try and get to and climb the nearest building or tall strong fixture. if there is time he will try for a knot, otherwise he just rap it around and try to use his weight.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Diseased Thursday January 4th, 2018 8:02:09 PM
Stohp doesn't waste time trying to find something to brace herself against; anything on the docks will get swept away. Instead she runs as fast as she can back towards the buildings, hoping to duck into an ally behind a building so that the water will break on and around the building and, hopefully, not even touch her.
The only problem is that she was right on the edge of the water. Can she cover enough distance? Hard to say.
DM Robert - Rock the boat, don't tip the boat over Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:02:50 PM
The crowd panics. Shouts of "We're gonna die!" "I can't swim" "Run!" "Out of my way!" and other more colorful quips ring out.
Grokk, knowing that a Minotaur can't move fast, grabs hold of the railing.
Rodrigo scoops up a crying child and kicks in the nearest doorway.
Bartomous looks around, but there are no handy fire escapes. He shouts at the people to run and tries to shoo them in front of him.
The humming of The Float increases and seems to jump an octave.
Stock shouts and sees a woman crying about her missing baby. He grabs her and wraps one arm around the railing, bracing his legs to withstand the oncoming deluge.
Now everyone can see the wave as it undulates toward The Float.
Dorbin stands frozen but quickly decides to try to cast a web spell to protect the innocent, and maybe a few Silver Shields.
Micah calls for rope and Sid drops him a line. Seconds seem to stretch, Micah decides to tie the end of the rope to the fence railing. People start to grab it.
The wave comes closer it must be traveling at an incredible speed to have covered the distance so quickly. But how high is it?
Sid runs for all he's worth, and begins to scale a building but does not get very far. (page 90+91, climb speed is 1/4 I'm saying the wooden buildings are going to be similar to a brick building which puts you at a target 25, you're trying to hang onto one of the rope which is going to probably add 5 but I'll say you put it between your teeth, you can't make the rushing option because that would make the target 30).
The humming increases and now there are vibrations. You feel them in the soles of your feet, anything you grip that is connected to the float enables you to feel the vibrations in your hands and up your arms (like the railing, a building, etc.)
Zanderallen grabs Dorbin and pushes him in front of him and then tries to brace his arms and legs into the doorway, shielding Dorbin.
Stoph runs.
The humming of the Float hits another octave, dogs begin to howl. Being near The Howling Wold Reservation (68) fence level map you also hear the racket of various wild animals in the zoo. The vibrations increase and your can now feel them all the way to your teeth!
The wave is almost upon you.
And The Float raises itself from the water! IT goes up, and up!
The wave passes harmlessly under The Float, and continues onward, toward the south-southeast. As the water settles, The Float gently lowers itself back into the water. The vibrations die to nothing, there is an eerie silence, and you realize the humming that had been so persistent for the last few days has stopped.
Collective sighs of relief can be heard everywhere.
You will have 2 days of down time (game time not real life time). I suggest some healing and recuperation as it appears some of you may still have an injury or be sickened. The Float is safe, it seems the ancient magic that keeps the place going can also keep is safe from a tidal wave.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday January 4th, 2018 11:35:15 PM DID YOU SEE THAT?" Bartomus' voice was loud as it mixed the excitement and disbelief together. "The float - it well floated above that wave. That is incredible, it raised itself up. It was incredible.'
Bartomus laughed and it was a laugh of survival. When he paused and looked about, he realized that there were some of the Shields how were injured. "Alright, who needs some healing. Come to Bart and he can make it all feel better, or well some of it for some, maybe."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=15 ; d20+10=16 ; Friday January 5th, 2018 9:21:49 AM
Sid hangs there and the rope falls from his mouth. After a moment he starts laughing with relief and climbs down slowly. He starts winding up the rope and puts it back in his sack. "There was a kid missing right?" He says as he's winding it up, and looks around.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 17/13/14; CMB: 9; CMD: 21 Friday January 5th, 2018 9:52:28 AM "Forget everything I said about living on a floating city that nobody understands being a bad thing. HA!"
Stock realizes he is still gripping the woman, releases her and takes a step back.
"Uhh...there you go ma'am. Hope I wasn't too rough on ya. Did you say that you were missing somebody?"
He looks down and sees a narrow gray stone with streaks of brown, half the length of his hand that is smooth nearly all over but broken on one end. He leans down, picks it up and tucks it in his belt pouch.
============= During the downtime, Stock will see if anybody wants to visit the WLA guildhouse to talk about achieving Journeyman status.
He arrives at the guild, Adventurer badge recently polished and adorning his breastplate and a small sack of gold attached to his belt to pay for any expenses.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Friday January 5th, 2018 10:35:25 AM
Stohp reaches the nearest ally and ducks into it. Crouching down, hands over her head, she waits for the expected woosh of the wave hitting the float. And waits. And waits.
Eventually the noises of excited relief makes her realize that nothing is going to happen. Very confused she emerges and looks around at the extremely dry, not-at-all damaged docks. "Great, now I"m hallucinating tidal waves. Everyone probably thinks I'm an idiot."
Sheepishly she rejoins the group, hanging in the back and trying not to become the center of attention, at least until she either overhears or is told what actually happened.
==============
Stohp will join Stock on the WLA expidition, although she'll need her share of the cash from the 35k ring to pay the dues.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Friday January 5th, 2018 11:37:34 AM
Dorbin holds onto Zander and waits. When nothing happens, he carefully lets go and looks around. With a wave of his hand, the web disappears. He plops down on the ground where he stands, pulls out a small notebook and starts writing in it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Friday January 5th, 2018 4:49:17 PM
Bracing Dorbin in the doorway, Zanderallen awaits what he only can hope is their demise. As the city lurks up he nearly falls over and then looks out in shock as it settles back down. A wave of relief washes over him as he realizes everyone is ok. Not quite sure how to react and with the adrenaline rush over he loses it when he sees Dorbin plop down and pull out his notebook. Laughing uproariously in shear relief he eventually regains his composure. ---------------------- (OOC: look for an email about loot. Going to count everything up this evening.)
"Oh geat! I've been meaning to get back there and do some more training. And now we have money! We should also ask about more information. I'm still worried about the Culverwood."
DM Robert - DID YOU SEE THAT? Saturday January 6th, 2018 9:41:28 AM
Peace at last...or at least normalcy. The Shields take the opportunity to rest up, heal, and do some training. The people of The Float return to their normal routine. The turtle boats return to the docks. The rats do not.
Two days pass. Well actually the rest of this day and then one whole day of uninterrupted rest.
At the morning of the third day Jella knocks at your door. "Greetings Silver Shields. I am preparing to go to Cutter to see how they fared. That tidal wave was headed their direction." She bites her lip and fidgets slightly. "I'm afraid I really don't have any money or treasure to reward you for this job though."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday January 6th, 2018 11:03:08 PM
After the excitement of survival ended, Bartomus headed up to the tattoo parlor on the Trash level and smiled when he walked back through the doorway. "Ok, it's time to get that oakleaf band with Eberyon's face, he's protected this Taur more than enough that I need to proudly show all my devotion."
He made the arrangements to come back a little later to have the work done. It would take some time, but he felt it was long overdue. He indicated the want for a band that would cover a good portion of his right bicep. While that was being drawn up, he made two other stops. One to the WLA to pay his dues as a "Guardian" of the guild. He tensed a bit when he heard the amount, but he had the gold now and it just was easier to spend that while he had it on something useful.
His second stop was at an Taur armorer. He need some armor. He talked with the proprietor and listed off what he wanted: a reinforced kilt, belt, braces, greaves, and a cuirass. It needed to be reinforced and the option of a studded, colored leather caught his fancy. He paid for the items and promised to pick them up the next day when a few additional patterns were added and a place on the cuirass to wear his WLA and Shields insignia were worked into the piece.
He also made another stop at the clothier and placed an order for three of the thicker woven silk blue and green patterned shirts that he had found earlier. The jingle in his purse was less at this point, but he was pleased with what he had spent the gold on. He looked about the shop and saw a thick quilted and padded gambeson that would fall below his waist covered by the kilt and held in by the wide belt that covered most of his abdomen. It was a dark blue and it would play well with the dark green dyed leather of the pieces he had purchased earlier.
He was told to have a good meal before coming back to the tattoo salon and so he found a Taur owned shop and ate heartily. Then he wandered back in and endured a grimace filled few hours as the sharp needles worked the intricate pattern of ink into his thick skin.
His purse much lighter, his head swimming and his biceps aching, Bartomus returned late to the headquarters with the healing salve and directions in hand. He crashed and slept a much needed sleep that evening.
He spent the next day picking up his purchases and was exceptionally happy with the additional studding the armorer had done on the kilt's front panels. Each had a pattern that looked like a stylized tree. The rest of the day he spent walking the market looking for some additional large bones to use for carved panels. He had had a few more inspired ideas to try his craft out on. He dined with the Shields that were about when dinner time came and enjoyed the company of his comrades.
He was only partially awake when he heard the knocking. He sighed and rolled out of bed pulling on his kilt and tunic as he made his way across the room, down the stairs and towards the door. By the time he got there, Jella had already been let in and he caught her request. A 'free' trip to Cutter, he thought, [i]what could possibly go wrong?[/]
"I take it you are expecting problems, so you need some help or at least guards? I guess the new armor needs to be tried out." He said with a bit of hesitation.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Monday January 8th, 2018 9:24:51 AM
After a day of training, Stock returns to HQ looking utterly destroyed. After everything that's been going on, being put through his paces at the WLA guild house sorely taxed the dwarf. Still though, this is the weariness of hard work so at least that part makes him happy. The more observant of the Shields also recognize him wearing a new belt and while his armor looks the same, there is something different about it.
He goes to bed early and wakes up even earlier so when Jella arrives, he has already been putzing around the HQ for a few hours. He lets the others greet her and just listens. Without a word, he goes to begin packing.
I knew we wouldn't be sitting around long. Too much going on the in the Wold these days for that
"Make sure you check the supply cabinet for any potions you might want to bring. Who knows when we will be back..."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Monday January 8th, 2018 11:45:34 AM
Dorbin spends his time reading and studying. He disappears to the library for an entire day. When Jella mentions going to Cutter he thinks and then nods, "Yes, I should like to see that place."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday January 8th, 2018 12:45:04 PM
At the WLA Stohp gets a crash course on how to use that flail she found. After several hours she's tripping and disarming mock opponents left and right.
Upon hearing about the wave possibly hitting Cutter she immediately volunteers her service. "We're here to help. Pay is nice, but not the point. Have you checked at any of the temples to see if they'll bring aid? There might be wounded and/or supplies."
Micah (Sub Post by JonM) Monday January 8th, 2018 5:32:54 PM
Micah heads to the WLA with several of the other Shields to brush up on some training. He notices while he is there that he gets a lot more attention now than he used to when he would be training - even going so far as to get the odd autograph request from some of the younger guild members.
When Jella comes to talk of an expedition to Cutter, he says, "Where is the boat and what time do we leave?"
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday January 8th, 2018 6:10:04 PM
After two full days of reading in armour, eating in armour, sleeping in armour, swimming in armour, running around in armour, Sid finally takes it off. "Ye gods mighty and small, I'm not doing that again if I can help it. I'm going to take a bath." And then Jemma walks in needing help. Sid sighs, "Alright, at least let me rinse off. Ffloyd awl, "He says looking at his tunic, "at least this wasn't my favorite shirt." Thirty minutes later he is ready to go, "If we're going to go out there we should bring extra supplies food, water, things to heal with, because I don't think that wave will have done nothing."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Monday January 8th, 2018 8:17:31 PM
Joining with others from the group Zanderallen journeys to the WLA to continue his training. When Jella arrives he jumps at the chance to do something. Although he is a little nervous about leaving the Float right now. What if it decided to just fly away?
DM Robert - DID YOU SEE THAT? Monday January 8th, 2018 9:52:20 PM
Jella smiles, at Bartomus. "I'm not sure what to expect. But I've heard that tidal waves can devastate a shore line. And a few strong and able hands could help clear any obstructions."
She nods to Stock, "Supplies would be prudent. OOC as a reminder, do you have the vials of scent masking from the halfing. Who by the way is still holed up in your warehouse headquarters.
Turning to Stohp she replies, "Well I figure between myself and Micah we should be able to heal any hurts. At least I hope so. If it's something more than that I'm not sure there's a cleric on the Float that would be willing to go."
She responds to Micah. "As to leaving, as you remember Cutter is on the extreme opposite end of the Lake from here. We can take a turtle boat now and arrive in the evening, or we can wait and take a boat this evening and arrive in the morning. It depends on if you want to walk through the woods in the near dark or in the light of day."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Monday January 8th, 2018 9:59:08 PM "Light, I vote light," Bartomus blurted out what he was thinking. "The creepy woods don't need to be dark to still be creepy. Plus, this would give us another good night's sleep in our beds before roughing it out there in those woods."
He looked about to see if any of the other Shields shared his view.
Micah (Sub Post by JonM) Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:33:00 AM "You are right of course, Jella. Finding more healing to bring with may prove too difficult for the time we have. You know I am no good in the dark but I feel like we need to go as soon as possible. They needed our help yesterday...I can't believe we didn't think to leave sooner after we dodged that tidal wave..."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Tuesday January 9th, 2018 11:22:28 AM
Dorbin looks up from his reading and agrees with Bart, "Yes, yes, indeed. I vote for going in the light. Light is good."
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Tuesday January 9th, 2018 11:59:05 AM
Stock nods to Micah and says, "Yeah, but I don't really love the idea of being the only person who can see everything when we get there in the middle of the night."
He looks at Bartomus, "If we want to get there in the morning, though, we won't be sleeping in our beds. It will be like last time and we'll have to sleep on board the boat. Still though, I think it is the better option."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+14=15 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2018 1:08:49 PM "As much as they might need us, I think it's best to arrive in the morning. Most of us are going to be very limited in night time assistance. However let's not waste the time we have today. I'm going to go talk to the people of the Fence and see if we can get together a shipment of supplies we can take with us. Food, first aid, and whatever else we can gather up. That way when we get there we'll be fully equipped."
As good as his word Zander immediately starts making the rounds of the Fence. Going to old friends and new asking for supplies to be gathered at the Silver Shield HQ for a relief trip to the Cutter. He asks for food, first aid, blankets, and able bodies, asking that everything be ready to go by that evening when the turtle boat departs. Even Zander's smooth tongue trips a little as he feels awkward asking for things, but his message is still clear. -------------------- Diplomacy 15
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:43:23 PM
Stohp agrees with those who want to leave in the morning. "Rushing off to help when we don't have the supplies to actually do anything helps no one. Worst case scenario is that they don't need the supplies and we just bring them back; the other way around it'll take a second round trip and possibly several days to render aide."
Inexplicably reminded of their halfling guest, she checks up on him.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:47:21 PM
"Hey," Sid says to Stock, "I'm not too bad on an open boat or a forest floor for seeing. Now, if it is a tunnel or something like that then yeah, you're it. I vote for arriving when it is light too, I'm just saying." Sid goes with Zanderallen and whomever it looking for charity to help out there.
DM Robert - I think it's best to arrive in the morning d20=11 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:21:20 PM "Then it's agreed, I'll meet you down at dock 2 at 7pm." Jella nods her head and heads out the door.
Zanderallen and Sid go out to see what emergency supplies they can beg for. Zanderallen's eloquence is still better than the average person's cynicism and by 6pm they have managed to gather a fair bit of supplies: 14 blankets, 5 pounds of cheese 30 loaves of bread 10 smoked sausages (1 lb each) supplies for 2 healers kits 2, 50 foot lengths of hemp rope 30 filled water flasks 1 tent in old condition. Fortunately you manage to stuff everything in several bags and a couple of old backpacks, still you can assume everyone is going to have at least 1 hand busy carrying the goods to camp.
Stohp goes up to check on Briadoc. The little halfing is still busy with his pots. He is watering them right now, nothing is growing yet, after all it's only been a few days.
At 7pm you gather at the dock and Jella greets you. "My you've been busy." She helps by taking up some of the supplies. You board a turtle.
"Name's Pete you're on the best turtle there is. Right Snappy?" He grins and uses his pole to get the turtle moving. "It's gonna be cold on the lake tonight. Clear sky and autumn weather makes for a cold lake trip."
(OOC, if there's anything else you want to grab and take please list it...or buy...you really shouldn't grab it if you're on the Float, that would be stealing. Do you set a watch, try to sleep, talk to Jella or Pete?)
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Wednesday January 10th, 2018 9:37:53 AM
"Fair enough, Sid. I don't think it changes the point, though. Morning is better."
...later that day...
Stock catches up with the rest of the group at the dock just before they start boarding the turtle boat. "I grabbed the crying woods lotion, everybody. We can decide if we need it when we get to Cutter. I'll take one of the watches in the middle of the night. Somebody wake me when its time."
With that, Stock boards the turtle boat, rests his weapon on the ground, props his head on his pack, and falls quickly asleep.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:13:26 AM
Bartomus pitched in and helped move supplies down to the docks as they were brought and bagged up. On one of his trips through the Float, he picked up two more doses of the pretty potent curing potion and added them to his emergency flask. With the way things could go for the Shields, and not knowing what the village might be like when they arrived, having the ability to offer a potion or two to cure the wounded just made sense. He also picked up all of the items that he purchased and looked over the When the evening came, the Taur was tired and threw himself on his bunk at the headquarters.
He walk even earlier than he expected. The excitement and concern of the trip being a motivation to seek the calm mediation time he had become accustomed to and he found a place among the trees. In the course of his mediation, his mind bounced between water and lights, fire and healing and then he found himself replaying the lighting strike he saw. That was new, but he saw the lighting and the pulling it down to the earth. When he finished, he wandered back to the headquarters, grabbed a hot breakfast roll, and got himself ready with his new armor, kilt and shirt. He headed down to the dock with the others.
He helped load the supplies onto the turtle and thanked Pete for the ride. "So, how long have you and Snappy cruised these waters?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Wednesday January 10th, 2018 11:25:28 AM
Dorbin makes sure he has some extra food stashed in the supplies and then boards the ship. When he is on board and the cold is mentioned, he looks for a place that will be sheltered and out of the wind where he might be able to get some sleep.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/48 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Wednesday January 10th, 2018 12:10:29 PM
Happy and thankful to the Fence for the people's generosity Zanderallen sees that all the supplies are properly packaged and stowed aboard the turtle boat. He eyes the Float nervously as they pull away from the dock, a little worried about whether it would stay put after the evasion of the tidal wave. He eventually forces himself to look away and focus on the task at hand. Zanderallen takes first watch when his limited perception is the least likely to be needed. He attempts to chat with Jella, asking how she's been doing since the orcs and general small talk. If she wants he keeps talking hoping to distract her from the worry of what they might find at the Cutters.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday January 10th, 2018 1:57:59 PM
Stohp sleeps through most of the journey, getting up early to take the last watch before arrival.
Micah (Sub post by Zach H) Wednesday January 10th, 2018 5:32:33 PM
Micah helps load the boat with the supplies gathered by Sid and Zander. Seeing the mess the healing supplies are in he sits down to catalog and sort them into 2 nearly identical kits. Satisfied that everything will be usable as soon as it is needed he settles down to rest. Calm in the knowledge nothing he can do will speed their journey he takes watch between Zander and Stock.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday January 10th, 2018 6:00:00 PM
Sid whistles and loads the turtle. He gets a blanket and perches on a spot where he can watch everything and wraps up. "Hey, can Snappy understand Common, or is there a special language?"
DM Robert - Morning is better. Thursday January 11th, 2018 9:43:42 AM
Pete laughs at Bartomous's question. "Cruise the waters, that's a good one. Well I been pilot of Snappy here for nigh on to 15 years. Served as a porter before that."
He goes about his business, which is largely just standing near the turtle's head, leaning on a very long staff capped with brass ends. At Sid's query he says, "Well I'm not real sure. He may, not that he talks back much. Sometimes he seems to steer with a word, sometimes I have to get his attention with this here." He raises the staff slightly.
The rest of the night passes uneventfully.
In the morning you near shore. Before you lies a vast stretch of land that clearly seems to have been hit with something. You not debris from the turtle's back as well as a foul smell wafting from the shore. Pete seems to have some trouble getting the turtle to land. When Snappy does make it to shore he seems to want to turn and head for the water immediately. Pete calls out "Better hurry and unload, Snappy seems a might agitated."
You quickly unload and stand at the shore. You note many of the nearby tree's seem to have been shorn of limbs, which lie haphazardly on the ground. The tree's look bare, like naked sticks stuck in the ground. The beach is strewn with sea weed and dead fish, also what appear to be old logs like driftwood. (knowledge nature 15) Highlight to display spoiler: {These are logs that have probably been lost over time during transport to the Float, or other natural disasters. Having been preserved in the deep regions of the lake they are preserved by natural tannin's in the lake. They are prized for woodworking because of this.}
The dead fish and seaweed are also presumable from the lake, most likely swept up by the tidal wave. However having now been out of the water for 3 days they are quite stinky. There are a multitude of birds flocking around picking at the dead fish. The birds scatter whenever you come close and give you a rousing cawing of their opinion of you disturbing their free meal. Jella studies them for awhile. "I wonder where they came from, there are few animals in the Crying Wood and even birds seem to avoid it."
Jella stands at the edge of the woods peering at the path, that is now covered with broken tree limbs. She turns to you as you approach. "Looks like we will need to clear a path. But strangely I don't feel any sort of presence."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=21 ; Thursday January 11th, 2018 10:05:17 AM "This place got hit hard, and it stirred up a lot from down deep too," Bartomus said as he grimaced at the smell of dead fish and decaying plants. As they unloaded the the relief goods and slipped the packs on, he looked about and realized that the logs weren't just broken trees.
"Hey, there is some pretty good timber, old logged timbers from down in the bottom of the Lake. Worth a good price in the Float." Bartomus looked at a few of the logs and whistled aloud, "there's some free gold in this stuff."
When they worked about to the edge of the woods, the path seemed to be lost in the course weave of limbs and down trees that had seaweed and an occasional fish added into the chaotic pattern. 'Maybe we stack the packs here and start clearing a path? It would be easier that way, hard to do a lot of lifting with a lot of stuff on our backs."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Thursday January 11th, 2018 11:32:08 AM
Dorbin quickly moves off the turtle boat and surveys the land. He looks up and down the length of the shore, marveling at the apparently natural forces at play here. The smell does not appear to bother him, he looks more interested in how the smell appeared.
When Bart mentions the debris from the depths, Dorbin has an idea. He casts detect magic and scans around the area to see if there might be anything else that's been driven up from the depths of the lake that might have been lost and be magical...
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Thursday January 11th, 2018 1:17:18 PM "No presence you say? Keep your eyes open everyone. Anything could be out here. Let's clear out a space to store some of the supplies and then start making our way further in. Looks like we're in for some heavy lifting." Zanderallen sets immediately to work clearing logs and debris to first make a supply depot and then following Jella's instructions to start clearing the path.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+6=19 ; Thursday January 11th, 2018 1:26:31 PM
Stock hears Bart's comment about the logs and peers over the edge of the turtle. "You're right Bart...Stohp, look at the quality of this stuff. Tell me you couldn't use this stuff to make something beautiful."
He helps the party quickly unload Snappy and then looks at the path ahead.
"Jella - should we be putting on some of that Crying Woods Lotion? If you aren't feeling a presence, do you think it's necessary?"
=========== Knowledge Nature 19
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+4=13 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday January 11th, 2018 5:17:42 PM
Sid looks around after helping get the stuff off and takes his share. "Man, I could make a bow if it is that good. If we can we should do some shopping on our way back."
Sid walks forward a bit and peers into the woods.
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Knowledge(Nature): 13 Perception: 12
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+9=24 ; Thursday January 11th, 2018 8:39:24 PM
As Jella watches the birds and mentions the lack of presence Stohp walks up. "The woods have gone silent. I heard about it on the float and we intended to get out here and investigate it eventually." Thinking back she tries to remember how long it's been. "I want to say it's been a week since we heard the news? I'm really not sure, everything is happening at once and it's hard to keep everything strait. Regardless it's more than long enough for birds all around the lake to discover and exploit the sudden silence. Plenty of easy meals off half-plant animals that haven't had normal birds pursue them for their entire lives."
Stohp gives the timber a calculating look (Craft: Carpentry 24). "It's a nice find but before everyone starts making plans to use it up we need to check on the town. If the tidal wave destroyed houses this is the perfect source of wood for repair. Need before greed."
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 Thursday January 11th, 2018 10:11:19 PM
Micah takes in the scene, smiling at the carpenters' distraction.
"Well," he says as he moves to the path, grabbing a sizable log blocking the way, "Might as well get to it. I suggest clearing the minimum for now. The sooner we can get to the town, the better."
After he moves it out of the way, he adds "Sid and Dorbin, keep an eye out, or two, while we work. When one of us needs a break, you can spell us." With a wink to Dorbin, he clarifies, "I mean take a turn while one of us rests."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday January 11th, 2018 11:39:32 PM
Bartomus helped Zander to clear a spot to where they could put the supplies with Sid and Dorbin. When they had an adequate space cleared, he started moving things to either side of where he thought he could find a path. He tried to get a sense of how far the lake had smashed into the shore. After a while, huffing from the exertion, he paused and looked up as to where he was in relationship to the supply depot.
DM Robert - Morning is better. Friday January 12th, 2018 7:31:34 AM
The of clearing a path begins. Bartomous and Stock agree that the formerly submerged logs would make beautiful items. Unfortunately they are also extremely heavy having absorbed much water and minerals. In fact they will no longer float.
Stock questions the need to put on the lotion, the woods seem normal to him.
Jella replies, "No I don't think we need that anymore."
As you work you notice this time the woods feel different, there is no longer that sense of being watched the sense of impending dread, the unseen force pushing down on your sinuses. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { anyone looking at Jella will notice tear in her eye. If the sense of evil that once permeated the forest is gone, it is likely that the sense of good, her father's presence, is also gone.}
By mid-day you've cleared a path and walk purposefully to Cutter. It is evident the wave did not reach them. In the distance you can hear the whack of an axe in a tree and good natured calls and jests among the loggers. You exit the forest and approach upon the camp.
Suddenly it seems like the Wold has become agitated. All the birds in the forest take wing en-mass and head northward. Dogs in the camp began barking madly. There are a few mules in camp and they start bucking and snorting. Elly joins in the fracas and begins hissing and spitting at nothing, circling under Dorbin's feet and scratching at the air.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+9=22 ; d20+9=11 ; Friday January 12th, 2018 9:39:27 AM
Stock takes an active hand at clearing the path to Cutter and snorts at Micah's pun. When the party starts to hear voices coming from the direction of the village, he thinks,
We're not too late then. That's good. These people dodged an arrow.
When the animals begin to get agitated, Stock says, "Sid, come with me...let's see if we can find what's going on." He begins a fast jog toward Cutter, head on a swivel.
------------ Perception Spoiler 22 Perception 11 - Stock is looking around, trying to figure out what is going on
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=19 ; d20+7=22 ; Friday January 12th, 2018 10:57:22 AM
In one of the pauses, Bartomus walked over to Jella. He wasn't sure what to say, but felt that something should be said to her. The change meant that her ties to the Wood that was her father weren't there. Not knowing his parents, he didn't have a reference in this situation. "It's different, sometimes harder. Thanks for coming back here with us and sorry it's all different."
He continued with the efforts to make the path easier and when they reached the village, it had been spared. Good, he thought, good. He tried waiving at a few of the villagers, but then things went wild literally. Birds took to flight, animals started acting like something was coming to harm them. He stopped and looked about trying to get a sense of the direction that the animals were trying to shy away from. ======== spoiler perception check 19; looking about in the commotion perception 22
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Friday January 12th, 2018 11:32:27 AM
When the animals get upset just as the group arrives, Dorbin can only assume it is their arrival that has caused it. He takes a step back into the woods just as Emily starts going nuts at his feet. He drops to his knees, confused. He reaches out for Emily carefully, trying to calm her down and figure out what's wrong with her. "Speak to me Emily Jasmine, what's going on?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+5=24 ; d20+12=23 ; Friday January 12th, 2018 6:35:56 PM
Unusually aware of his surroundings Zander picks up on Jella's sadness and immediately realizes the source. Unsure of the full implications of what is going on he can't help but try to comfort her during one of his breaks, "Don't let your father see you crying like that. Even if you can't feel his as closely as before I'm sure he's watching over you. And he tell you to mourn him and hold yourself up with pride as the new protector of the forest. And I'm sure he'd be very proud of you right now." Giving her shoulder an encouraging squeeze he goes back to helping clear a path.
As the camp comes into view and seems to be out of the devastation of the wave Zander let's out the breath he'd been holding since seeing the shore line. However as the animal life goes crazy he freaks out. Having had no experience with large groups of animals other than dog packs the flock of birds above him terrifies him slightly. Noting the direction they are fleeing he draws his weapon and looks to the south, shield raised in front of him. -------------------- Perception 24 Sense Motive 23 (Trying to get a read on how affected Jella is)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Friday January 12th, 2018 8:09:30 PM
Stohp is all eyes forward towards the town and doesn't notice Jella's distress. Her relief at it's untouched state is short lived, and braces herself and draws her weapon at the signs of impending trouble.
DM Robert - The Sound of Silence, S+G. - I feel the Earth Move, K+T Saturday January 13th, 2018 10:18:24 AM Stock and Sid step forward to help with the animals as Dorbin kneels down to try to communicate with Elly.
In the wake of all the animal activity suddenly things get eerily quiet, so quiet in fact that you could hear a pin drop if you were so inclined. It doesn’t last long. All of a sudden there comes a horrendous crash and things sound as if the Wold is tearing itself apart. The sound is so loud that you can’t quite pinpoint where it is coming from and if you were hard pressed to guess you would have to say everywhere but you aren’t quite sure how that is possible but suffice it to say it is that LOUD.
PCs (and animals) will be required to make a Fort save vs DC20. If failed they are deafened for 3 posting days.
The sound seems to come from everywhere and nowhere. Zanderallen on the alert scans with knowing perception. Highlight to display spoiler: {Meteors can be seen streaking across the sky, with brilliant sparkling colors trailed by fiery tails. Some may continue to pass overhead, some may land nearby. The meteors are traveling south-south east, to north-north west...roughly}
Eventually the racket subsides and you hope for a second that maybe whatever that was signified the end of all the troubles happening of late. If only things were so fortunate because not even a full moment after the thundering noise ceases does the ground start trembling again...could it be an earthquake?
This activity feels different as if it is in reaction to something major and not the main event itself. Is the Wold really being split apart? Have the Woldians done something to anger the Gods? Who knows?
Reflex check 20 to stay on your feet.
The ground you are standing on rocks back and forth like a ship tossed about in a tempestuous sea. Bits of dust and tree leaves start to fall from the forest, maybe a branch or two. One of the lumber's homes collapes. Fissures open up in the ground along the trails. An unattended cart in your proximity tumbles down one of the chasms that have opened up and after a short amount of time you hear the impact of wood on rock and you think luckily there wasn’t a horse attached to it.
And then just as quickly as the concussive sound appeared and the tremors started, the Wold shaking terminates.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+3=19 ; d20+9=27 ; Saturday January 13th, 2018 11:27:03 AM
"Right, Sid says to Stock and runs up to the animals. Whoa there Bessy, whoa... by Wardd's aaa."
Sid stagger's a bit, but stays on his feet with a ringing in his ears.
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((I had to read these posts twice to figure out why Elly was here and why she was hissing around Dorbin's legs.))
One moment, Stock is jogging two steps ahead of Sid, the next he is clutching his ears. Then it's just ringing and he can tell he's been yelling because of how hoarse his throat is. He opens his eyes wide, tilts his head and starts smacking his ear...nothing.
Then he's on his back looking up at the canopy overhead. He pops up as quickly as possible and spins to check out the rest of the crew.
He thinks he yells for Sid but the rogue makes no response.
At least he stayed on his feet.
He sees the others further down the trail in various states of shock. Nobody is hurt..He shakes his head one last time and again, begins jogging for Cutter.
I wonder if it's been like this all along out here or if this is some new devilry. ====== Fort Save 17
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=12 ; d20+2=21 ; Sunday January 14th, 2018 1:21:02 AM
Bartomus found himself trying to stay up as the loud noise pained his ears. He bellowed in pain as the sound made him wince and the world shook, he stood, but he couldn't hear anything. Shouting he asks, "Now what caused that?
There was a ringing in his ears, and he had a slight headache as well. He carefully walked over to one of the new fissures and looks over the edge. He shook his head, shouted to the others, "This looks pretty deep to me."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday January 14th, 2018 2:43:53 AM
"Oh right," Sid yells, though he doesn't realize he is doing it, "I was going to make a hand language for the Shields so we could communicate in situations where silence was key." He looks around, "Who can hear me?" He says trying to be moderately loud.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20+7=23 ; d20+2=17 ; Sunday January 14th, 2018 2:51:21 PM
Sensing something, Micah clamps his ears just as the loud explosion erupts. Despite the dampening his hands provided, his ears continue to ring following the sound, though he his still able to hear.
When the earth moves, he falls unceremoniously to the ground. Having lived his entire life on a floating city, he has no experience with such an event. Fighting back a sense of dread, he calls out, "Is it over?" as he pulls himself to his feet.
When he sees Bartomus approach the fissure, he yells, "Watch out! It may happen again!"
When Bartomus ignores him, he wonders if the loud blast affected his hearing.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+3=15 ; d20+9=11 ; Monday January 15th, 2018 9:57:40 AM
(deafened)
As all the animals suddenly stop making noise Stohp also freezes, sensing something monumental is about to happen. Unfortunately half a second's forewarning does nothing to help her prepare (Fort 15, reflex 1). The loud noise makes her clap her hands to her ears, wacking herself with her drawn weapon, and as she tumbles over said weapon goes flying, narrowly avoiding the new chasms created by the earthquake.
As she scrambles to retrieve it she calls out, "Is everyone ok?! Did anyone fall in or get injured?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+6=12 ; d20+6=7 Monday January 15th, 2018 2:27:28 PM
When the massive sound rocks the lands, Dorbin reaches up and puts his hands over his ears. As the ground shakes, he falls to the ground on his back, still pressing his hands against his head clearly in pain. He tries to watch around the area, but the deafness is confusing and he struggles to his knees in the sand.
OOC: Fort save: 12 Reflex: 7
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+11=20 ; d20+7=22 ; Monday January 15th, 2018 3:13:03 PM
By some grace Zanderallen manages to react just in time to save but his ears and footing. Covering his ears and bracing he suffers no I'll effects. "I can hear you. I think the sky is falling." Zander calls out as he puts out the meteors shooting across his view. He accompies his yell with a hand gesture as he realizes several of his companions can't hear. Looking around to make sure they're alright he also starts jogging towards the village. Being careful to stay away from all the fissures. He keeps glancing up at the meteors, wondering how long before the rest of the sky followed it down. This is what he imagined it would look like if the Float ever fell apart. ------------- Fort 20 Ref 22
DM Robert - Armegeddon Monday January 15th, 2018 8:38:05 PM Zanderallen may have a concussion because his spelling is terrible.
There seems to be a mass of confusion, you can see the residents of Cutter (you are outside the forest proper on the trail/road) shaking their heads and shouting at each other.
Zanderallen points upward and you see...hundreds of meteors streak across the sky - all coming from the south. They look to be made of brilliant colors that sparkle in the sunlight and are trailed by fiery tails. Their sizes vary from the size of a cart to the size of a mighty galleon. Many fly through the upper atmosphere on long trajectories towards other distant locations. Suffice to say they will strike throughout the Wold.
Knowl Geography DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { There are a number of volcanoes in the Wold: Bonetown is based alongside one, and the Volcanoes in the Scab are famous for their ferocity. But this phenomenon comes from a completely different direction to those. To the best of your knowledge there are no volcanoes anywhere in the Wold that could erupt so tremendously}
Knowl Nature Wow really, the druid puts only 1 rank into knowledge nature? Last time the DM adjusts some required rolls... DC5: Highlight to display spoiler: {The sky is falling! The sky is falling!} DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {These meteors are unlike any you have ever seen or heard of. They don't even look like ordinary rocks - they sparkle and twinkle as they pass overhead. There is no discernible heat from them that would indicate they originated from a recent volcanic eruption}
Knowl History DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Never in recorded history has the Wold experienced such an event. This is something completely new.}
The meteors soar overhead and continue out of sight but you can hear some of them land in the distance with a soft *whoompf* sound. Some sound close, some faint. The Wold is being peppered with these things.
As you watch the sky you notice that one is particularly low. So low in fact that for a moment you fear it may even hit the Tree itself! It passes very low overhead. You can feel the gust of wind that follows it and the subsequent change in air pressue that you feel in your chest. It impacts not too far away. Much much closer than the others *WHOOMPF* The ground shakes again but far less violently than before. A red glow quickly and ominously fills the sky in the direction of what you assume was the impact, before fading away.
Knowl Geography/Local/Survival DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Based on it's trajectory you put it landing somewhere northeast of Cutter, somewhere in the former Crying Wood. It was flying so low that best guess is that it would be less than a day's travel from Cutter.}
Bartomus gets a distinct sense of dread, and it's not just from what they have seen. You can't put your finger on it but something deep within you tells you that something terrible is about (or has?) to happen. The feeling is so strong. It's like... a feeling that you're about to die?
OOC: This explosion is so huge that it is being felt/played in every game in the Wold!
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20+1=18 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+4=22 ; Monday January 15th, 2018 9:25:13 PM
Micah exclaims in wonder, "The paladin's right. The sky is falling." He should be frightened, but, given the magnitude of events there is nothing he knows to do that could preserve himself, so he chooses not to be.
After admiring the wondrous atmospheric display he keeps an eye on area where the meteorite struck.
==== Knowledge Nature 10 (untrained max) Knowledge local/survival 3/6 Knowledge History 17 Perception 22 to view the horizon of the red glow.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=8 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=17 ; d10=8 ; Monday January 15th, 2018 10:21:07 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { To DM - Bartomus came to the druid thing in a round about way - so nature here in the Float is not the same as where his people lived in the desert. He is also one of the Fey Domain.
Knowledge Geography - 8 Knowledge Nature - 18 No history - Knowledge Geography/etc - 17 }
He backed away from the fissure when the heavens lit up with the streaking lights of meteors. He had seen shooting stars and stars that fell from heaven in hills and prairies of the Great Plains. When they found the hot molten fallen stars, the smiths made something from the metal for the Chiefs. But here, in the silence of the day, this was different so very, very different.
"IS THERE HIGHER GROUND? We need to find something solid, rock solid away water and the lake. " Bartomus was shouting even louder than he could bellow. He looked about the village and the villages. He could see them talking, but he couldn't hear anything. "That is going to strike not far from here. We need to find some place safe..."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+13=14 ; Monday January 15th, 2018 11:12:06 PM
(Deafened.)
Stohp doesn't have a very good grasp of nature or geography, but she knows the local area (Knowledge Local nat 1... fail? Or success?). Looking at the ominous red glow, Stohp becomes very afraid. "I really don't like the looks of that..." she mutters, though she doesn't realize she said it out loud due to being deafened.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+6=14 ; d20+9=26 ; Tuesday January 16th, 2018 12:37:50 AM Status: Deafened Stock tilts his head again, smacking his ear.
Still Nothing.
He turns back toward the party. They were saying something. He looks up and sees streaks of light through the sky.
Rocks...in the sky? Falling?
Being a dwarf, Stock knows rocks. And he knows they aren't supposed to be in the sky. The low meteor streaks overhead and Stock tries to make a mental note for where it was headed. Stock shakes his head again and heads toward Micah, pointing to his right ear and mouthing that he can't hear anything. ======= Knowledge Nature 14 Survival 26
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Tuesday January 16th, 2018 12:08:26 PM
Dorbin stays on his knees, opening and closing his mouth, but still unable to hear anything. He looks around at the others and sees everyone looking up. He looks up as well at the objects in the sky. He shoves his fingers in his ears, hoping to unplug them.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:44:15 PM
Having no clue what any of this means, Zanderallen does the one thing he can think of. Hearing his companions yelling they need to find safety he starts working to gather the villagers together and stabilize the confusion. "People of the Cutter. Jella and the Silver Shields are here. We need to get to safety. Gather your families and follow us." Realizing many probably still can't hear he waves his arms and beckons for them to gather up and follow.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:58:21 PM
Sid looks up at the sky and doesn't realize how close the trajectory pattern is for the shimmering meteors. He things of the sign for 'danger' that is 'everywhere' and half tries some patterns as he watches the sky. "HEY!" He says as he is still deafened(1 of 3?), "IF ANYONE MAKES IT TELL ELLY I LOVED HER. THE FLOAT SHOULD BE SAFE. IN FACT MY BOWS AND THIS RING OF PROTECTION SHOULD GO TO HER."
"WARDD PROTECT HER AND FFLOYD GUIDE HER," he says as he awaits the impacts.
Knowledge(Geo): 14 Knowledge(Nature): 23 Knowledge(History): 27 (Hey, this is a Nat. 20, anything extra is appreciated) Knowledge(Local): 22 Linguistics: 13 Knowledge(Engineering): 9 (HEY, this is a Nat 1.)
((Accidentally posted this as a Private post last night. Ooops.))
DM Robert - The paladin's right. The sky is falling. Tuesday January 16th, 2018 8:29:13 PM
Micah scans the location where the meteor hit, the glow fades. Thankfully it does not look like fire. Also there does not seem to be any more meteors. It seems they passed in a wave, how bizarre, almost as if they were all from the same source.
Bartomus shouts about needing to find higher ground. What could be higher than some of the trees of the Crying Wood you just passed through. However, many of the townspeople of Cutter seem to be walking around in a daze. His shouts are enough to deafen those that are not already deafened.
Stohp thinks she knows where that low flying meteor hit. It's relatively nearby, well as the crow flies, between here and the lake, but somewhere in the woods and not near the path you just came up on. No you can't auto fail on a knowledge check
Stock also is pretty sure he knows where the meteor hit. He just can't hear anything still. Wait, now there is a ringing in his ears, however each ear is ringing at a different pitch. (Welcome to my world, I really do have tinnitus in both ears and they ring at a different pitch, for me there is no such things as silence. Stock hopes the effect ends soon.
Dorbin in a state of near shock tries to clear his ears, he is desperate to hear something...anything...wait was that Bartomous whispering something?
Zanderallen waves his arms and seems to attract the attention of several residents.
Jella turns to Zanderall. "Follow us? Where are we going to take them?" She looks up. "The meteors seem to have passed."
Sid cries out his will, hoping someone could hear him. He realizes that there has never been a meteor show like this before. It was not like any other, instead of heated rocks they appeared to be diamonds or glass, or maybe some form of quartz. And as they passed over there were sparkles of color, as if pieces were being chipped off by the savage passage through the atmosphere. Truly something to be recorded for posterity, if there is any posterity.
Those that can hear, now realize that several of the party seem to be shouting loudly. Of course there are many (well most) residents of Cutter shouting and gesturing at each other too.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 Tuesday January 16th, 2018 10:14:06 PM "Clear of anything that might fall," replies Micah in response to Jella. "Beyond that anywhere is just as likely to be safe or unsafe."
Especially after their rodent experience on the Float, Micah is concerned about what creatures might stir as a result of all the upheavals. Having deduced that both Bartomus and Dorbin are deaf, he gets each of their attention and gathers them together. He then points to their ears, then draws the Rod of Silent Spells from his belt, extending it out in a welcoming gesture. If either reaches for it, he hands it to them with a smile. If not, he returns it to his belt and with a flourish indicates that they are encouraged to grab it should they see a need.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 17th, 2018 1:01:56 AM
Bartomus saw Micah waiving at him. He looked about and yelled, "YA, WHATCHA NEED MICAH? I THINK WE SHOULD GET PEOPLE TO SOME PLACE SAFE."
His throat started to feel scratchy. He swallowed as he walked over towards Micah as Micah continued to waive towards him. "b]"WHAT DO YOU WANT MICAH? OH A WAND, YEA IT SURE LOOKS PRETTY, NICE WOOD TOO. NO I DON'T THINK THE WAND WILL WORK WELL I MY EARS. I THINK YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO POINT THEM AT THINGS."[/b]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday January 17th, 2018 1:15:46 AM
Stohp's hearing is finally starting to get slightly better. She's still basically deaf, but to her relief it doesn't seem likely to be permanent. Looking towards the meteor's crash site she motions towards it, trying to indicate that they should go investigate. She really, really doesn't want to go to the ominously glowing rock, but that's the kind of thing she signed up for in the adventuring business. She wasn't about to get cold hooves and flee.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Wednesday January 17th, 2018 9:48:40 AM Status: Deafened Seeing Bartomus trying to say something, he makes out some of what he is trying to say.
"WHAT?"
"MICAH...HIT ME WITH THAT WAND TOO. I CAN'T HEAR EITHER"
While he waits for Micah to do something with the wand, he turns and sees Stohp motioning towards where the meteor landed. "YEAH. WE SHOULD GO THERE AFTER WE CHECK ON CUTTER"
======== Yes I realize the rod won't fix his hearing.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+14=32 ; Wednesday January 17th, 2018 11:41:32 AM
Dorbin sees Micah and heads over to him. He spots the rod and tries to read Bart's lips, but he just shrugs. When the rod is offered, he recognizes it and takes it, gesturing to thank Micah. When Stock looks for someone to use the rod, he tries to mime that the rod isn't a rod that can heal or a rod that can fix hearing loss, but instead is a rod that can help someone cast spells without using verbal components. Mostly it ends up just being a lot of hand waving, pointing to the rod, and opening and closing his mouth.
OOC: Knowledge, Arcana: 32 to see if Dorbin knows the rod. I think he gets it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Wednesday January 17th, 2018 2:56:12 PM
Fear and adrenaline rushing through him, Zanderallen loses it watching the antics of the rest of the Shields. Laughing uproariously at the wild gesturing and confused yelling it takes several moments for him to calm down. Getting a hold of himself he looks abashedly a Jella as she addresses him. "Sorry about that Jella. I just couldn't help it. There probably isn't a good place to take them. Let's get the town gathered up so we can make sure no one is missing. Then we'll leave the supplies here and go check out the meteor that landed just over there unless someone has a better idea." He wanders off to check on the townspeople, muttering to himself, "I wonder what a piece of the sky looks like? Is it magic like the Float? At least I think the Float is magic. Or is that just the way things are? How tall is the sky? Maybe we can find out."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=13 ; d20+8=16 ; Wednesday January 17th, 2018 3:32:47 PM
Sid watches the pieces glitter and fall off, and tries to note what he can of their paths. "Hopefully those are just bits of beautiful, non-destructive inert things," he says to himself ((to clarify he is talking low/whispering to himself, which means that he is just very loud)). "HEY CAN ANYONE HEAR YET? ARE WE GOING TO LOOKING FOR THOSE THINGS? HOW ARE THE VILLAGERS? DO WE NEED TO GET THEM TO THE FLOAT FOR THE MOMENT OR DO WE THINK IT IS SAFE ENOUGH HERE?"
Perception: 13 (To note any off shoots of the meteor) Knowledge(Engineering): 16 (To try and figure out a trajectory for any off shoots of the meteor he sees)
DM Robert - Listen to what the man said - wings Wednesday January 17th, 2018 8:33:28 PM
Suddenly everyone realizes that people are shouting. Some people's ears are ringing somewhat but your hearing is definitely back!
Bartomus and Zanderallen take the lead in rounding up the citizens of Cutter. While seemingly a daunting task it takes only a little time. Sid pitches in immediately, his mind breifly siezes as he tries to calculate the trajectories of so many meteors. He concludes that everyplace on the Wold must have taken a hit or near hit.
The citizens of Cutter are thankful for the supplies you have brought now. Before they may not have needed them, but there are many minor injuries, scraps, cuts, and the like. And of course many near the animals took some hurt trying to control them. They are stunned, in shock, and definitely afraid. Nothing like this has happened in their lifetimes. Many look to you expectantly.
Dorbin takes the wand knowing instantly what it is. Micah nods and girds himself for what may lay ahead.
Stock and Stohp stare into the woods. The red glow has faded. But what landed, what new devastation has befallen forest.
It is a little after noon.
Everyone receives 1 hero point for attempting to help the people of Cutter. Remember you got a hero point when you leveled up as well. You can only 'hold' as many hero points as you have levels.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Thursday January 18th, 2018 12:37:35 AM
Stock nods at Dorbin.
"Wow. That rod really helped. I didn't think you'd be able to get it to work."
These people have had it rough...I hope they can hold out here.
"Well, we're burning daylight here. Off to the falling rock then?"
Stock again tilts his head and wallops his ear.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Thursday January 18th, 2018 12:49:01 PM
Dorbin starts to correct Stock, but stops when he realizes it's probably not worth the effort. He looks overt to see if citizens seem to be generally okay. He goes and checks on Emily to make sure she is okay as well. Then says, "guess we're off!"
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday January 18th, 2018 12:49:55 PM
"We'd better, if there was something that managed to survive that fall, then I don't want to meet it at night... or in the day for that matter." Sid stares at the sky for a moment, "What ever happened it's hit about everwhere in the Wold."
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 d20+14=20 ; Thursday January 18th, 2018 1:06:50 PM
Realizing that everyone's ears are recovering, Micah retrieves the magic rod, explaining to Dorbin, "I had no idea how long that effect would last. Since I could hear, I wanted you to be able to cast should the need arise."
His inclination is aligned with the others who have spoken. He takes a moment to survey the townspeople and realizes they are frightened and in need of some direction. "Good people of Cutter," he begins gently but loudly, "None of us know what to expect, but we do know that working together makes us stronger. Continue to watch out for each other while we, the Silver Shields, make sure there is no threat from what fell to the earth. We hope to be back by nightfall, but it may be farther away than we think, so do not be concerned if we are not."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Thursday January 18th, 2018 1:09:56 PM
Stohp is more than a little relieved to be able to hear again, though her head still hurts and her hearing isn't 100%. "I don't think rocks usually glow bright red. That just stinks of magic. I'm less worried about a monster riding along with it and more worried about what a magical explosion might have changed in the woods. There's all kinds of nasties in there that it could make run wild or make even nastier."
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/10/23 CMD:17 Thursday January 18th, 2018 2:21:59 PM OOC: Sorry, the 20 was for a diplomacy check to calm down the populance
DM Robert - over the river and through the woods Thursday January 18th, 2018 8:55:05 PM
Micah seems to have a way with words and the residents calm down. Or at least put on a braver face. They wish you luck.
Jella separates herself from you and turns to speak. "I think I'll stay here in Cutter, in case anything comes from another direction....or if something gets past you. Besides, I might still be able to warn The Float...should you not return."
The woods look...like woods. There are mighty trees here and the leaves crinkle beneath your feet as you start walking into the forest. Not all the leaves have fallen from the tree's yet, so there are still instances of shade but you can also tell the direction and height of the sun.
Again the last time you were in the woods you felt like you were constantly being watched, there is no sense of that. Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It reminds you of walking in the park on The Float, if anyone of you ever did that when you were growing up there. Peaceful, quiet, it's as if you are all alone in the woods.}
Please outline your preferred marching order as well as including how you are traveling (weapon drawn, wearing armor, talking, silence, etc) and any spells/effects you currently have in place. These things may work in your favor or against you. If you don't list these things I will have to assume they are not in place.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+6=23 ; Friday January 19th, 2018 10:39:20 AM
Stock nods at Jella, looks over the party and then starts off at his usual brisk pace, expecting the others to follow. After a few steps he turns around again and walking backwards says,
"Do we want to be scouting or just charging forward? You know I prefer the direct route."
========== Knowledge Nature 23
As usual, Stock will try to keep out in front unless somebody else is scouting ahead. There's no real way to sheath his flail so he is carrying it.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Friday January 19th, 2018 11:02:03 AM
Dorbin waits for the others to take the lead, he knows he is not the one to be out in front. He looks around nervously and feels like he should be more prepared than he is.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Friday January 19th, 2018 12:17:30 PM "Direct route is good with me. Although is someone wants to scout ahead Micah and I are a little slower in this armor so you can outpace us.". Taking his spot right behind Stock, he plods along.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 Friday January 19th, 2018 1:14:01 PM
Micah nods in agreement with the paladin and steps in position, ready to follow Stock's lead. While waiting for everyone to muster, he dons his shield and casts magic vestment on it. For now, he will keep his mace in his belt.
Noting the wizard's hesitancy he turns to Dorbin with a warm smile and says, "Stay behind us. Should something arise, Zander and I can shield you to give you the time you need to do what you do best."
==== magic vestment +2 AC (header adjusted) duration: 6 hours.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday January 19th, 2018 8:55:55 PM
Bartomus joined in the group and re and moved the glave's sheath. "Hopefully, we can just see what is out there and come right back, right?" He looked at Micah and then at Zander, "I can follow you guys, if that works?"
He looked about the forest and the path ahead of them. "Might be some value in having a rear guard too."
==== Highlight to display spoiler: { Bart came armed and armored. Spells include: Light, Guidance, Elf Vision Magic stones, CLW, Faerie Fire Flaming Sphere, CMW, Call Down Lighting ALSO - he has the Woodland Stride class skill. }
DM Robert - It's the end of the world as we know it - R.E.M Friday January 19th, 2018 9:35:24 PM
The party marches forward. Where are Stohp and Sid in this marching, you're outdoors so you don't have to be single file.
Stock Zanderallen Micah Dorbin Bartomous
The passage through the forest continues. You occasionally hear birds. Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see a deer, an honest to goodness deer go springing out of the forest, as if it just wandered in here from someplace outside the Crying Wood (that hates all living animals) and now has decided to go back to where it came from.}
As you continue in the air becomes dusty, perhaps ash or dirt, or something from that meteor impact. Further ahead you can detect a faint reddish glow filtering back against the many trees in your path.
You can taste the dust in your mouth. Though it irritates your eyes, it also makes it a little hard to see. (-2 to all perception checks at this point)
The party carefully arrive at a distance where they can see a crater some 100ft ahead and it being the source of the glowing light. Around the edge of the crater the grass has turned a dull red and is moving against the wind. Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You have never seen that kind of plant before, the leaves are like nothing you've ever seen. Are those vines connecting them together?}
That isn't the strangest or most disturbing sight however.
On the grass all around you can see a terrible sight. Animals lying on the ground, twisting and writhing in great pain. Elk, parrots, hawks, tiny white furred monkeys, and some of the Giant Beetles. All groaning, cawing, and chittering in a terrible unnatural way and frothing at the mouth as they do so.
As you watch you can see the animals suffer even further. Their fur and feathers fall from their bodies as it is washed away from the blood that covers them, like dirt washed from hands. The blood is seeping out of their skin and eyes. The beetle's shell seems to crack and the exoskeleton on the legs seems to slough off sightly, you realize their is blood seeming from the joints and crevasses on the beetle. There is something deeply wrong here.
It is obvious the putrid smell attracted some crows that have landed on the animals that are not moving, pecking and tearing away pieces of flesh. A scraggly wolf is tearing at the writhing deer not being content to wait for it to die.
I've noticed that sometimes people make their spoiler roll and get it, but then don't really communicate what was in the spoiler to other party members that failed the roll or don't have the skill for that roll....just saying
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=11 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=18 ; Friday January 19th, 2018 10:57:58 PM "What in blazes happened here," Bartomus looked about the field of the dying animals and the moving the red grass. He watched that closely and yelled at Zander and Micah. "We need to back away - it's red, moving closer, something isn't right with everything dying here. We need to back away."
While he said that, he doesn't move. Highlight to display spoiler: { Perception made, Knowledge nature failed - ignore the third roll.}
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+4=24 ; Friday January 19th, 2018 11:32:53 PM
Sid has been slightly off the the sides, trying to be less noticeable, and has his bow at the ready. They come across the weird fire and he feels a touch of bile in the back of his throat, "The gods preserve," he looks at everyone and says a little roughly, "I don't know what this is, but if it a fire that bleeds and feeds, or an animal or whatever, if we can't stop this one of us has to make it back to warn everyone. You'd better decide who before the fighting starts because, Wardd bless us, we do better at hitting things than anything else. I vote for Stoph, by the by."
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((Please ignore the roll, sigh))
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 d20+4=14 ; Saturday January 20th, 2018 8:39:40 AM "Did you see that?" exclaims Micah pointing in the direction of the deer. "How did that get here? I thought the only thing living in those woods were those crazy beetles.
When they approach the dreadful tableau before them,feeling more breathless than their trek should account for, he softly calls out, "Hold up.'
After a thoughtful pause to recover from the sight of terrible plight of animals in the area, he suggests, "There is nothing we can do for those poor beasts now. I wonder if what affected them was a one time result of whatever caused that crater or if it could be an ongoing residual effect. Let us wait and watch a bit to see."
====== Perception 14 Not skilled in nature
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Saturday January 20th, 2018 11:48:26 AM
Stohp starts towards the front of the formation and a little to the side. Just behind Zander and Micah. However the anticipation of what is to come starts to get to her.
Previously in the woods the sense that it hated them was unsettling, but it was a known danger they had prepared for. Now that feeling was gone, chased off by the recent events, and they were traveling towards something she knew in her gut was going to be really, really bad, but had no way of preparing for beforehand. As they walk through the woods the "What if's" consume her, making her more and more tense, causing her to lag further and further behind until she's way in the back, behind everyone else.
When the party finally reaches the crater it's actually a relief. Finally she can see the danger and have something for her mind to chew on and try to figure out. She hurries to catch up and see what the others are already staring at.
It's worse than anything she imagined on the way there. She'd imagined horrible monsters and animals twisted into mutant monstrosities, terrible things but things they could kill with sword and bow. How do you fight corrupted plants that infect everything they touch?
"Burn it. she says aloud as the answer comes to her. "All of it. The whole woods if we have to. This can't be allowed to spread and fiery death looks like it'd be a mercy to these poor creatures."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Sunday January 21st, 2018 9:25:40 PM "I tend to agree with you Stohp," Bartomus said as he continued to take in the horrors that were efore them. "Was it the thing that fell from the sky that caused their injuries?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+9=26 ; d20+6=16 ; Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:49:09 AM
As the party hike through the woods, a small part of Stock notes the sight of the deer running free. He waves his hand off in that direction to show the others but otherwise keeps moving, head looking back and forth on a swivel.
He makes it to the crater and firmly presses his lips together. He scans the carnage and spots an unfamiliar plant along the edge of the crater. Pointing it out to Bartomus he says, "You ever seen anything like that before? With them leaves and those vines? Weird."
"I don't know guys, I think we gotta check out what's inside that crater. It could have been the meteor impact that...did this."
Stock takes his rope off his pack, ties it around his waste and hands the other end to Zanderallen.
"Pull me out if I go down."
======== Perception 26 Knowledge Nature 16 If there is another rope in the group, we can tie them together and make Stock's leash a bit longer. Otherwise, we only have 50ft. of rope to go to a crater 100 ft away.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Monday January 22nd, 2018 12:27:47 PM
Dorbin puts his hand up to stop Stock. He looks around at the animals and says, "Hold up, we might want to wait a moment to see if any of this calms down. Not long, just enough to make sure those things aren't going to get up all zombie-like and attack you."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+12=18 ; d20+9=18 ; Monday January 22nd, 2018 5:25:12 PM
Stohp waves at the red plants and infected wildlife. "Burn the red stuff first. Once it's clear we can trudge through the ashes and destroy the source. No point in risking any of us by walking on it."
Suiting actions to words she starts looking for flammable material (Perception 18 to find, Carpentry 18 to know what burns best). It's going to take a lot to start a fire big enough to burn the whole area. "Does anyone have any spells to help burn things? We need to move fast or it'll expand past our ability to torch it."
DM Robert - It's the end of the world as we know it - R.E.M Monday January 22nd, 2018 8:44:36 PM Okay first some clarification because some of you seem to have misinterpreted things. 1 - there is no fire. 2 - there is a RED GLOW, its from inside the crater, you can't quite make it out from where you are. 3 - there was no ash, that was just the dust and debris that spewed up from the meteor hit...and some of the burnt up meteors that passed overhead...NO FIRE, NO ASH. 4 - You ain't that close to the meteor yet...
The party stops a ways back from the meteor and observes things. You note that you are now near the shore of the lake. map
Suddenly the deer that was bleeding out and being gnawed on by the wolf staggers to its feet. Its ears twitch. The wolf trembles and coughs violently, you see bits of blood and meat come out of its mouth. One of the Giant Beetles staggers to it's feet. The other beetle's shell seems to collapse in upon itself.
You are not in rounds yet, no creature/person has attacked any other creature/person.
PS scroll down to see yourselves
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+12=17 ; d20+9=11 ; Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:04:38 PM
Stohp advances a little closer towards the red stuff collecting dry branches and other burnable objects (perception 17 to find, carpentry 11 to know what burns best). Not a huge advance, maybe 15 or 20 feet, but a little closer. It lets her get a good look and realize that it hasn't spread as far as she feared.
"Who knows about making fires in the wilderness? Survival type stuff. We don't want this fire going the wrong way and burning us up. How do we make sure it spreads in the right direction?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:16:40 PM
"I'm with Stohp on this. Cleansing fire is the only way. Gods I knew I should have looked into anti-undead," Sid waves his hands, "things." He starts pulling out torches and flint and steel.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 d20+12=16 ; Monday January 22nd, 2018 10:31:03 PM "I like fire, but am not good at starting it. I can, however, deal with undead, should that be what they are," says Micah as he trots forward to close with the abominable development around the glowing object.
====== OOC: I did not realize we were so far away when I told Stock to stop. Run (3x speed in heavy armor to X30 would be a round of movement) Knowledge to identify what's animating the creatures: 16 if religion; 9 if arcana
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 1:34:33 AM "I may have a few means of bringing about such a fire, but are we sure we want to do that?" Bartomus asked as they looked out in the distance. He watched as Micah started to jog towards the glowing light and the animals that seemed to be rising from their death throws. He shook his head in disbelief, "So, we are running towards the red glowing light...really?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 9:25:13 AM "Oh...gross. Did you see that?" As Micah walks forward, Stock quickly rolls up his rope and attaches it to his pack and follows trying to get slightly ahead, but not in front of Micah.
Glancing over his shoulder he says, "Keep together, Shields. Bart, get that fire ready. I think we will need it. Micah - what is the plan here?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 11:52:12 AM
Coming out of his eyes forward silent shock at what's been going on Zanderallen jumps into action. "I don't know what those are but I have a really bad feeling about what might happen if they aren't contained. I call upon the Spirit of Courage to guide my blade." Holding his blade aloft it starts glowing with a bright white light. He then starts running to catch up to Micah. ----------- Standard action activate divine bond, sword is +1 for 6 minutes and sheds light. Move to follow Micah, Zanderallen has the run feat so he should be able to close back up by the time they get close to the meteor.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+6=11 ; Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 12:53:15 PM
Dorbin moves along with the others, keeping a close eye out in other directions hoping there is nothing else coming for them (perception: 11).
P.S. I feel like I should change my name to something that starts with an "S" just to make the map more fun.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 6:06:27 PM
"Right, we're doing this now." Sid drops the things back in his haversack and gets his bow ready again before running after them. "Range guys! Remember to start at range! We don't know what this is!"
DM Robert - It's the end of the world as we know it - R.E.M Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 9:15:54 PM
Stoph manages to pick up a several branches that might have been knocked down by the meteor passing, or maybe just a strong wind.
Sid stands back shaking his head as several party members sprint forward.
Micah sprints forward and realizes the creatures are not dead, or undead, they are alive but have some terrible disease.
Bartomus shakes his head watching the sprinting party members.
Stock runs after Zanderallen and Micah but as he does not have the run feat sees himself falling to their rear.
Dorbin moves up with the rest of them, still staying behind Stock.
Sensing your movement the meagery of animals begins to move toward you (double movement). The crows take wing and manage to wobble along, loosing some feathers as they go. The deer moves forward trailing blood. The singular giant beetle moves forward. The wolf, coughs again and Perception check 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {you see blood drip from the wolfs nose and eyes, you realize the wolf looks a little mangy as well, as if something was causing its fur to fall out}.
You know see the glory of the red grass and vines. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {there's a new patch of red grass and vines AQ7}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 11:12:22 PM
Stohp looks up to see that a good number of the party has rushed ahead and is about to be attacked by infected wildlife. "Guys! Oh come on, I thought we had a plan here. One involving not touching the horrible plants and critters!"
She looks at the ensuing fight, then at her arms full of easily burnable things. With a sign she dumps it all into a pile, draws her flail, and hurries to catch up, ending up somewhere close behind where Micah is now (single move).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=11 ; d20+7=27 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 12:03:52 AM
Bartomus shook his head and then moved quickly after the party. Seeing the animals move rapidly towards the Shields he stops a bit further back to where he could summon energy from the nature about him. "I thought we were being a bit cautious, but apparently not this time."
He came to a rest behind Stohp and ahead of Dorbin and Stock. "You realize calling lighting now just became a bit hard righter, folks?"
Something caught his attention to the side, it was moving reddish grass and vines. "This is growing folks, growing, and I don't think that that is a good thing." == Highlight to display spoiler: {} failed against a 15; succeeded against the 20 for perception checks[/spoilers]
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/13/18; CMB: 10; CMD: 23 d20+9=21 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:44:31 AM "Ugh...This is disturbing. That wolf looks like it has seen better days. Poor thing. And did you see that? The red vine stuff is spreading on the north side of the crater."
"Micah - what is the plan here?"
Stock will do his best to keep up with Micah. If Micah stops moving, or does not go as far, he will try to get one square ahead of him. As he moves, he moves his flail to his left hand and draws a javelin from the quiver on his back. ========= Perception 21 For clarity - were you expecting two rolls for perception there?
(DM - Yes)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d3=3 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=21 ; d4+2=6 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=6 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=16 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 12:14:02 PM
Dorbin sees the danger and stops, starting a summoning spell. When he finishes, three eagles appear next to the crows, attempting to stop their approach, diving and screaming at them.
OOC: Summon Monster II, summoned 3 eagles. Eagle #1 and #2 attack first crow: Attacks hit AC/Dam: 17/6 22/3 11/6 5/5 23 (threat: 22 to confirm)/3+5 21/3 Eagle #3 attacks second crow: Attacks hit AC/Dam: 20/3 5/3 16/3
Eagle HPS: 7/7/7
Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 d20+4=15 ; d3=1 ; d20+4=10 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 2:00:18 PM
Micah stops when he sees the animals move their way. He calls out, "Not undeath. Disease! Avoid contact if you can, except for Zanderallen who is protected by Domi." He looks around briefly to see what everyone else is doing and smiles as he sees Dorbin bring summon creatures. "Once we deal with the infected beasts, the fire plan is still a good one. Often the best way to decontaminate a diseased area," he adds to make clear his intentions.
He then turns to Stock, "Are you ready to go big again?. It will give you reach." Assuming the dwarf says yes, he casts enlarge person[/b].
======= [i]Magic Vestment: +2 to AC (reflected in header) duration 6 hours Perception 15 succeed Perception 10 fail Cast enlarge person: duration 60 minutes
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 6:18:39 PM "Disease you say? I'll take point, everyone else be careful and burn it with fire." Sword and shield raised Zanderallen is as good as his word, running forward like the maniac he often is. He heads directly towards the deer. -------------------------- Full run, speed 20(still x4 because run feat and don't lose dex) moves 80 ft to AG16 Perception 9, Zanderallen doesn't see squat, as usual.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=24 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+6=18 ; d8-1=4 ; d8-1=4 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 8:29:57 PM
"Range guys, remember range!" Sid moves up 30ft and let's two arrows fly at the deer. "Ffloyd's forge this place is disgusting.
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Perception: 24 To Hit(Rapid Shot):25( ok, So I forgot to take the -2, but I also forgot that I have a +2, so the 26 is really a 25) Damage: 4 To Hit2(Rapid Shot): 19(here I forgot that I had a +9) Damage: 4
DM Robert - "Micah - what is the plan here?" d20+4=7 ; d20+2=18 ; Wednesday January 24th, 2018 8:57:00 PM
Stohp drops her tinder and moves forward cautiously while drawing her flail.
Bartomous moves forward (What do you mean by summon energy, is this a spell, an action? I'm only moving you forward 1 move)
Stock passes in front of Micah and Micah takes the opportunity to cast Enlarge Person on him.
Dorbin feels safe where he is and casts a spell. Three eagles appear over one of the sorry looking crows. The two eagles savage the crow and it drops to the ground a bloody mess. The second eagle takes two hits but is still up. All eagles must make a fortitude save 15.
Zanderallen runs forward! But having run, will have no readied actions.
The crow swoops down and attacks Zanderallen! To hit=7, it swoops but is way off. Zanderallen doesn't even feel threatened enough to raise his shield.
The deer attacks Zanderallen! But it ignores goring with its antlers and bites at him! To hit=18. That was a little close. Normally Zanderallen probably would not worry, but he can see the animals blood oozing from between its teeth.
The Giant Beetle continues forward. (oops I didn't make it large, fixed that).
The Wolf rises and moves straight forward. Zanderallend can clearly see that it appears to have the mange, open bleeding sores, and blood coming from its eyes.
map _________________________ crow 1 - dead crow 2 - 6 hit points How I do combat, once you swing and hit I will tell you the AC, Hit points are how much damage it's taken
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 24th, 2018 11:41:38 PM
Bartomus realized that the fight was on, and it was better to be there to help against the giant beetle. He sighed and ran at his full speed towards Micah.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Was trying to lay the story line for Bartomus to call forth a spell, but I am way too far away. So run forward.}
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=11 ; d20+7=19 ; d8-1=6 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 1:38:43 AM
Sid moves to M33 and tries shooting again
To Hit1(Rapid Shot): 11 To Hit2(Rapid Shot): 19 Damge: 6
((Hey, I wasn't included in the last DM post at all. I'm still here right? If you didn't have me move last round I want to move to M33, IF I DID move then please add another 30ft on that diagonal line. THANKS))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+7=24 ; d10-1=6 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 10:41:39 AM
Seeing the beetle split off Stohp charges at it, flail swinging. "I am not grappling these things!" she says to no one in particular (21 to hit; realized after I rolled I don't get finesse bonus, 6 damage).
(I think you got me (sp) and Stock (sk) confused. Stock is a dwarf, but is now large sized and in the general location I wanted to be.)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+5=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=22 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+5=23 ; 2d4=6 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 11:57:28 AM
Dorbin steps up and directs the eagles to swarm the remaining flying target, they flutter and claw all around the last crow, trying to bring it down. As he watches them, he takes careful aim at the wolf and points at it. A green arrow slices through the air towards the wolf.
OOC: Move to S25. Ranged acid arrow attack, hit AC 23, 6 damage Eagle Fort Saves: #1: 10, #2: 7, #3: 19 Eagles attacking crow, Hit AC/Dam: 12/5 6/3 8/3 23 (threat, confirm: 10)/3 7/3 5/5 15/5 10/3 22/4
Eagle HPS: 7/7/7 (Round 2/6)
Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5
Daily spells (Italics is cast): 0: Open/Close, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand 1 (+1): Grease, Summon Monster I, Color Spray, Sleep, Unseen Servant, Mount 2 (+1): Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern, Summon Monster II, Web 3: Summon Monster III, Sleet Storm, Fly
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 Thursday January 25th, 2018 1:18:31 PM
Micah moves forward moving toward placing himself between the beetle and his allies. To the dwarf and minotaur he says, "I will be your shield. Let me get in front of you so that you can take this creature out without exposing yourself."
====== Active spells: Magic Vestment, Enlarge Person (on Stock) A full move action puts me at AD25.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+6=21 ; d6+5=9 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 2:15:48 PM
Stock feels Micah's touch behind him and says, "I guess we are going big again...". He ducks around some lower branches as he grows large. He then stretches out his arms to get rid of the tingling sensation that always accompanies this transformation.
He then moves due east to try to line up a throw with the javelin. Once the beetle is in view around the tree, he throws...feeling slightly thrown off by his increased size but also feeling that he is able to throw a javelin even harder than usual. As the missile leaves his hand, he watches as it decrease to normal size en route to the target.
Immediately, Stock shifts his flail into a two handed grip and prepares to face the sickly insect. =========== Status Effects: Enlarged Move east to AD27-AE28 Javelin hits AC21, 9 damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+9=14 ; d20+4=14 ; d8+8=13 ; d8+8=14 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 6:56:52 PM
Fending off blows with his shield, Zander squares up his stance from his dash forward and swings twice at the deer in front of him, keeping a wary eye at the wolf approaching. ------------------ Active Effects Divine Bond +1 Enhancement bonus to Sword Full Attack on Deer(Power Attacking as always) Hit 14 and 14 Damage 13 and 14
DM Robert - I guess we are going big again... d20+2=20 ; d20-3=-1 ; d20-3=3 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+2=18 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 9:01:27 PM
Firstly, let's take care of Sid's first 2 arrows...Both arrows hit!
Secondly Stohp's position...Okay yes I forgot Stohp is large, corrected that. On position however...Stohp never declared a specific location, Monday the map was put up and characters were placed. Monday "Stohp advances a little closer towards the red stuff ", Tuesday "ending up somewhere close behind where Micah is now (single move)." You could not get to where Micah was in a single move. He ran forward to get where he was a double move would have gotten you about where you wanted to be. I will adjust you and consider that you took a DOUBLE move to get there.
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Bartomous darts forward to be near Micah...only at the end to see Micah going dashing forward some more.
Sid cannot move to E6 and take a full attack action. You can move and shoot once or you can 5 foot step and shoot rapid shot. Since you said you move first, that is your primary. Sid moves to E6. His shot is a miss.
Stohp charges pell mell at the beetle. Her swing connects!
Dorbin moves to S27 (you can't make s25 in 1 move). He casts a spell and a green bolt shoots from his hand to hit the wolf. The eagles manage to kill the crow. (please separate your attacks by bird ie eagle 1 Hit AC/Dam: 12/5 6/3 8/3, then eagle 2 etc. Otherwise it's just a jumble of numbers and it takes me time to decipher it.
Eagle 3 (e3) coughs.
Micah hurries forward but Stohp has charged ahead and is slightly closer in order to reach the beetle. Micah finds himself next to the tree and beside Stohp.
Stock moves lateral and flings his javelin, grimacing as Stoph crosses in front of him. He sees the javelin hit and feels some satisfaction.
Zanderallen swings his sword to no effect (missed it by thaat much).
The beasties react. The deer attempts to gore, stomp, and bite Zanderallen. The gore comes close but does not hit, the rest of the attacks are feeble in comparison. gore: d20+2=20 ; hoof: d20-3=-1 ; hoof: d20-3=3 ; bite d20+2=7 ;
The Beetle 5 foot steps to (AF23,24-AG12,24) and bites at Stohp. But seems to be biting only air. bite d20+6=10
The wolf 5 foot steps to AH16, and bites at Zanderallen. However Zanderallen's armor seems to be most frustrating to the creature. bite d20+2=18
map _________________________ crow 1 - dead crow 2 - dead Deer AC15, 8 damage Beetle AC19, 15 damage Wolf AC 16, 6 damage
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/10/25 CMD:17 Thursday January 25th, 2018 9:56:19 PM
For a moment Micah was amused that to realize he was the one who ran forward rather than the overzealous tauress, but smiled when she charged past him to put herself, once again in harms way.
Drawing his mace, he moves past her to block the beetle and raises his shield focusing on blocking its attacks while the taur and the dwarf use their reach. "Let us try this again," he says as he gets into blocking position before taking a cautious swing at the bleeding beetle.
====== Move without provoking as follows: AD25 to AE26 to AF26 to AG26 Fighting defensively (-4 to attack, +2 dodge to AC, reflected in the Stat Block
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 d20+3=13 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 9:57:53 PM
OOC: Hit the wrong button. 13 to hit. THIS stat block has the corrected ACs.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=22 ; Thursday January 25th, 2018 11:37:28 PM
Bartomus sighed very loudly as he closed in on Micah and the others, only to see them all run after the befouled creatures. "I really think we need to talk about that team approach to some of these things," he said aloud as he ran towards the lake to get a better position to actually do something to help. He glanced towards the red glow and the creeping vines. ==== Highlight to display spoiler: { Perception to see if anything red is moving towards the party - 22; Run to AE 30 }
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] 2d4=5 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=15 ; d4+2=5 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=6 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Friday January 26th, 2018 11:47:58 AM
Dorbin watches as the acid from his arrow sizzles on the wolf. He moves up a little further and directs the eagles to continue their assault. Eagle #1 shifts over to the deer, while the other two focus on the wolf. He pulls out and readies his crossbow.
OOC: Acid arrow, second (and last) round of damage to wolf: 5 Move to S23 Eagle #1, attacking deer, hit AC: 13, 11, 15; dam: 5 Eagle #2, attacking wolf, hit AC: 11, 6, 5; all misses Eagle #3, attacking wolf, hit AC: 18, 17, 6; dam: 2+4=6
Eagle HPS: 7/7/7 (Round 3/6)
Eagle #3: Sickened (-2 attack, dam, saves, skills, ability checks) Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5
Daily spells (Italics is cast): 0: Open/Close, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand 1 (+1): Grease, Summon Monster I, Color Spray, Sleep, Unseen Servant, Mount 2 (+1): Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern, Summon Monster II, Web 3: Summon Monster III, Sleet Storm, Fly
Stock begins moving around Stohp to get closer to a flanking position. He ends up just close enough to take a swing.
Poor thing...these things are supposed to be pretty docile I think. Guess we just need to put it out of its misery.
Thrown off by his compassion for the beetle, Stock makes a hash of his attack and instead pounds his flail into the ground. =========== Status: Enlarged Move to AI25-AJ26 Attack with reach - Nat 1 (Whiff!)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=20 ; d20+7=20 ; d8-1=6 ; d8-1=6 ; Friday January 26th, 2018 12:54:46 PM
Sid moves to N36 and fires off two more arrows.
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To Hit1(Rapid Fire): 20 Damage: 6 To Hit2(Rapid Fire): 20 Damage: 6
((OK I need a little on the ground clarification. Can I see the Giant Beetle through the Stoph and Stock to attack it. Basically, if Sid looks over and it looks difficult or congested, he will aim for the WOLF. If he has a clear shot we will go for the GB))
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 d20+9=17 ; d20+9=15 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=10 ; Friday January 26th, 2018 5:47:49 PM
Zanderallen grins as the creatures rush him, both within his reach. Feeling invincible, even as a small voice in the back of his head screams for caution, he widens his stance and takes a huge swing aimed at the wolf. Keeping momentum as his blade makes contact he continues towards the deer, his blade just penetrating the deer's hide. ------------------------------ Cleave Wolf into Deer (-2 AC for one round, updated in stat block) Attack on Wolf - 17 hits for 10 damage Attack on Deer - 15 hits for 10 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+4=15 ; Friday January 26th, 2018 8:13:04 PM
Stohp back steps, giving Micah room to get in front of her, and swings again. Her weapon bounces off the hard shell of the creature (15 to hit), which disappoints Stohp but doesn't really surprise her.
DM Robert - I really think we need to talk about that team approach to some of these things, d20+6=25 ; Friday January 26th, 2018 10:41:57 PM
Micah snakes his way around and then swings at the bloody beetle. The sight of blood oozing from the beetle's joints must have unnerved him for his swing is a miss.
Bartomus moves toward the lake (that is only a single move to AE30, you would still have an action). However, being the only person not active in combat, Perception 5 Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes it did the grass and vines spread again, ap13, ar5, at4.}
Dorbin watches as the acid burns the wolf a little more, not that you could really tell much difference with the mangy fur and oozing sores. He then directs eagle 1 to attack the deer with it does successfully (Fortitude save 15). He then directs eagle 2 to attack the wolf, but to no effect. He then directs eagle 3 to attack the wolf, even sicked eagle 3 seems to rally and manages to scratch up the wolf some (another fortitude save 15 please, yes I know he's already sickened...)
Stock maneuvers around the beetle (still not in flanking position) and swings to try to end the beetles misery. He seems unsettled by the pain he imagines the beetle to be in.
Sid shifts slightly and eyes the beetle. Unfortunately it has cover from where he stands the beetle has cover. Sid opts to shoot the wolf and lets fly with 2 arrows. Both hit! Blood seems to gyser out of the wounds as the wolf twitches and flops to the ground. It howls and twitches twice spreading its blood around more then lies still and dies.
Zanderallen swings into the wolf only to find the wolf has flopped under his blade spraying blood from the arrow wounds. He continues his swing around into the deer and hits it across the neck. The flesh parts and blood spurts out from the severed artery. The deer collapse unceremoniously.
Stohp steps back, winds up, and clobbers the tree.
The beetle shifts its attack to Micah, could can see blood dripping from the mandibles. He bites... To hit d20+6=25. Micah feels the pinchers press on his armor he hears it creek and bend but it does not break. Domi seems to be on his side today since he choose to fight defensively.
map _________________________ crow 1 - dead crow 2 - dead Deer - dead Beetle AC19, 15 damage Wolf - dead
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday January 27th, 2018 1:07:28 AM
Bartomus looked and then looked again. It was growing and moving towards them, not away. He ran towards the area associated with the meteor with an idea to try to end its creep towards them. === Highlight to display spoiler: { Bartomus will run to AG 27 and then to AL 25 }
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 d20+3=21 ; d8+3=10 ; Sunday January 28th, 2018 6:14:43 PM Thank you Domi prays Micah silently as the beetle fails to get pass his defenses.
Continuing to fight cautiously, he manages to find the opening he needed, landing his mace solidly on the top of its head.
"Finish it!' he cries to his two companions engaged with what appears the sole remaining beast. Daring to speak the obvious, but knowing that things can get lost in the fog of war, he calls out to the others, "Fire! We need to stop that tainted grass from spreading."
====== Fighting defensively To hit 21 for 10 points of damage
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=28 ; d20+8=25 ; Sunday January 28th, 2018 10:51:39 PM
Sid walks 30ft from M-36 to Q-32 and thinks about the logistics and means to clear the blight with the assembled party members he has and traditional fire. "Anyone with fire magic available please speak up now," he yells and he finished his plans.
((Ok, so what I want to do is look at the battle map, look at my party members and plan the best usage of traditional fire and magical fire to contain the blight and be as efficient as I can about containing this monstrosity.))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday January 29th, 2018 12:33:08 AM
Stohp looks at the beetle, her weapon, and the pile of materials she gathered. "You guys got this. I'm useless in a strait brawl, I'll be of more help with the fire preparations. She falls back (withdraw action) and scoops up the fire supplies she had.
"I'm coming! And I have a good bit of fodder for the fire!" she calls to Sid.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+13=27 ; 2d8+8=16 ; Monday January 29th, 2018 9:55:23 AM Assuming the beetle is still up... Stock once again gathers himself and circles around the beetle to get in flanking position. As he moves, the beast's eye catches his.
Wrong place, wrong time, big guy.
He pulls his flail up and then smashes it down.
Looking around, he sees the two taurs moving toward the meteor site. "Alright lets finish cleaning this up." ========== Move to AF20-AG21 Hit AC27 (flanking included), 16 damage
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+5=23 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=22 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=6 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=19 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=12 ; d4+2=6 ; Monday January 29th, 2018 11:36:57 AM
Dorbin watches as the first group of animals falls. He does not have a good view at the other part of the battle, but he directs the eagles to continue their attack as he moves ahead, looking around (Perception: 18) for anything else moving, or any other targets, holding his crossbow ready. The eagles move quickly and dive-bomb the beetle beaks and claws flashing.
OOC: Eagle #1 fort save: 23 Eagle #3 fort save: 12 fail. I guess he is double sick ;) All 3 eagles charge the beetle (move of 80): Eagle #1 Hit AC: 23,8,22; Dam: 4+6=10 Eagle #2 Hit AC: 14,9,19; Dam: 4 Eagle #3 Hit AC: 23 (threat, 11 confirm),6,12; Dam: 6
Eagle HPS: 7/7/7 (Round 4/6)
Eagle #3: Sickened (-2 attack, dam, saves, skills, ability checks) Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5
Daily spells (Italics is cast): 0: Open/Close, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand 1 (+1): Grease, Summon Monster I, Color Spray, Sleep, Unseen Servant, Mount 2 (+1): Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern, Summon Monster II, Web 3: Summon Monster III, Sleet Storm, Fly
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 Monday January 29th, 2018 12:28:54 PM
Giving the deer a little prod with his foot to make sure it's down Zander looks over at the beetle to see it getting pummeled by his allies. Making the decision to let them handle it moves closer to the red vines, stowing his weapons as he does so. "I've got a few pints of oil I carry for my lantern. Should help get a blaze going. Let's get it burning before it spreads further." ------------------------- Celestial Spirit 56 rounds remaining Double Move to AL14 stowing sword and shield while walking
DM Robert - "Alright lets finish cleaning this up." Monday January 29th, 2018 8:35:47 PM
Baromus scurries forward.
Micah thanks Domi and swigs mightly at the beetle and hears a loud crack as the beetle's shell fractures. Blood oozes out of the minute fissures. The beetle chomps its pinchers at Micah. Clearly its not dead yet.
Sid advances slowly studying the situation. I'm not sure what you're getting at here. As I see it the beasts are one problem the meteor is one problem and the spreading grass/vines/leaves are another problem. The beasts you need to deal with in combat rounds, the other 2 not necessarily.
Stohp withdraws from the combat and winds up close to where she dropped the sticks. She can't use this round to pick them up though, withdraw is a full-round action.
Stock shifts around the beetle and swings his flail. There is resounding crack as the flail powers through the beetle's shell and black bloody inards spray the area. The beetle collapse into a pile of vile smelling bugness. The legs twitch one then splay out from the body.Stock you are enlarged, please list that as a spell effect that affects you along with the remaining duration.
Dorbin directs his eagles toward the beetle, but see's that will not be necessarily. He scans around carefully, but from where he stands can see no other dangers.
Zanderallen prods the dead deer and moves closer to the red grass. He can see it's actually a strange kind of grass, not leaves or vines. It was just the impresion he got from the distance and seeing the grass moving against and without wind. The grass is about 8 inches high and sometimes it twines together giving the impression of a vine. He thought it was a leaf because of the broadness of the grass. He's not seen anything like this. Maybe some knowledge checks are in order. You did not specify where you moved to. So I moved you 1 move due west to AM16. Assuming you are currently 'off the carpet' and since you didn't really specify a perception check other than looking at the grass...that's all you get.
Free perception, no expansion of the grass this round. The battle is done. Doesn't mean we're out of rounds, which is why I want spell effect durations recorded.
map round 5 _________________________ crow 1 - dead crow 2 - dead Deer - dead Beetle dead and splattered Wolf - dead
"That was some nasty work,"exclaims Micah as he wipes the head of his mace on the good grass to clean it before returning it to his belt.
Reacting to Zanderallen's earlier comment he reaches for his pack to pull out the single flask of oil that he has before heading toward the reddened vegetation.
===== No change in location this round; using all actions to manipulate objects
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+6=18 ; 3d6=11 ; Monday January 29th, 2018 9:38:53 PM
Bartomus continued his way forward coming some steps behind Zander. He paused and focused his thoughts and then his hands reached into his belt pouch and then began mixing the tallow, brimstone and iron powder in tightening swirls. He saw the swirls give way to small flames that mixed into a larger and larger ball that he pushed at a point amidst the red vines that had paused just a little ways in front of Zander. Bartomus held his right hand upturned and as if he was cupping an invisible ball.
=== Highlight to display spoiler: { Move to AL 19; Casting Flaming Sphere aimed at AP 11; Concentration check - 18; reflex save negates; 11 pts fire damage. }
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday January 29th, 2018 10:26:24 PM
Sid sees the beetle fall and walks closer. The Shields have proven time and again to be strong and courageous governed by an action oriented approach to problem solving that he respected and appreciated. He knew however that if anything special needed to be done to secure the firegrass, then it would have to be started now to have a chance... assuming anyone listened anyway. Sid smiled and reloaded. He liked it here and hopefully the Wold wasn't going to end today. He had stuff he wanted to do, and it was good to be useful for once.
((Move to U-28. So yeah, this is my modus operanti.))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday January 29th, 2018 11:33:00 PM
Stohp picks up her sticks and then moves back towards the group (back to behind Micah at AF 26).
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+9=25 ; d20+6=23 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2018 10:01:57 AM
Stock drags the head of his flail on some grass to remove the black blood. He looks down at his breastplate and notices quite an artistic splatter pattern.
"This stuff smells horrible."
He looks around and sees the Shields actively trying to put the fire plan in place. Not having any means to start a fire, he heads towards the meteor and the red grass to get a closer look, being very careful not to touch the red grass. As he approaches, he studies the grass and then cranes his head to see into the meteor crater.
========= Status: Enlarged, 56 rounds remaining - Micah - you said in your post that enlarge person was for 1 hour (10min/level), but I think I see it in the rulebook as 6 min (1min/level). Let me know if I'm missing something.
Double move to AO14-AP15 Perception 25 Knowledge Nature 23
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 d20+5=7 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=8 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2018 10:29:21 AM *cough* Double move to AL14 *cough* AM16 is fine too though
Having gotten his gear taken care of Zander takes a moment to inspect the grass up close. Jumping back as a ball of fire materializes in front of him he watches carefully to see how it reacts to the flame. if the fire seems to be burning it he moves in a little closer and throws some oil underneath the flame. ----------------------------------- Know(religion) 7, Spellcraft 14, Perception 16 Celestial Spirit 55 rounds remaining
Actions Single move to AP14 combined with drawing flask of oil Standard action Throw oil flask at grid intersection AO:AP 11:12 - 8(+6 bab, +1 Dex, -2 Range) hits AC 5 splashes oil to those four squares.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+6=18 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+8=12 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2018 7:00:43 PM
Dorbin knows he can't help with the fires, so he stands by, keeping an eye out (perception: 18). He has the eagles fly around, also watching for movement (Perception: 18,11,12) .
OOC: Eagle HPS: 7/7/7 (Round 5/6)
Eagle #3: Sickened (-2 attack, dam, saves, skills, ability checks) Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5
Daily spells (Italics is cast): 0: Open/Close, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand 1 (+1): Grease, Summon Monster I, Color Spray, Sleep, Unseen Servant, Mount 2 (+1): Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern, Summon Monster II, Web 3: Summon Monster III, Sleet Storm, Fly
DM Robert - "Alright lets finish cleaning this up." d100=52 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2018 8:32:18 PM
The battle with the diseased animals is over. The Shields maneuver around.
Zanderallen and Stock get right to the edge of the strange red grass almost bumping into each other. They brave their reaction time should the grass encroach where they are standing. Fortunately the grass seems to be staying put. They both detect a sickly sweet smell coming from the grass, similar to what you would smell from a festering wound.
The heat from the flaming Sphere (big red S on the map, apparently if you type a big F it thinks you want to put in a formula) causes wave of heat to billow skyward. Stock can see that the magical fire seems to have no effect on the grass, the ground beneath the sphere begins to darken with heat, but the grass remains as every swaying in the none wind. It almost seems as if they were more small tentacles coming from the ground rather than grass, the way they twist and move with no wind.
Stock is pretty sure he's never ever seen grass like this in the Wold. He tries to peer into the crater and his elevation gives him a slight advantage. There is a large meteor there. It appears to be more like a chunk of quartz or misshapen blob of glass. It glows red, whether from heat, magic, or something else he has no idea.
Zanderallen studies the grass, nothing religious comes to mind, but there must be something magical going on here. He's pretty sure of that, he's just not sure what. But as his childhood friend Dante used to say "Fire Good". He throws a flask of oil to join with the flaming sphere. The fire licks at the oil that coats the grass. The grass should act as a wick and the conflagration should be fine to watch. Alas it appears more to have the blue flame of oil burning, the grass seems to resist this attempt at fire quite easily.
Sid seems please with himself and stands firm, cocking another arrow.
Dorbin is uneasy and continues to scan around seeing nothing moving.
Stock grabs the sticks she had gathered and hurries back to Micah.
Micah does a little cleaning and sorting stuff out.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 d20+4=21 ; d20+9=24 ; Tuesday January 30th, 2018 9:25:06 PM
Discerning from the reactions of others that the flames are not effective, and thus not sure what to do next, Micah takes a moment to reevaluate the situation. He casts detect magic and takes a closer look at the beetle before him.
========= Magic Vestment 6 hours - 5 rounds remaining Detect Magic Perception 21 Heal to inspect beetle body 24
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Tuesday January 30th, 2018 10:19:41 PM
Stohp, standing there with her sticks, notes the lack of any good the fire is doing. Dropping her sticks in exasperation, she's says to the world at large, "Ok, that's just not fair."
She stands around thinking for a minute, before positing, "Maybe we can burn the grass and/or trees around it so it can't spread? I don't know, this is officially beyond my ability to handle."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday January 31st, 2018 12:29:54 AM "It should be burning, it should be," Bartomus said as he watched the heat of the orb do nothing at the edge of the weirdly glistening red grass. He made a slight flick of his hand and moved the orb towards the opening in the dirt. He watched to see if anything changed as he moved the orb. === Move orb to AS7
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:41:05 AM
Stock kneels down to get as close to the weird red grass as possible. He puts his flail down (on the normal grass) and reaches back to grab his hand axe. He wraps his left hand in his cloak and reaches out to grab the tip of one of the red grasses. With a sudden movement, he tries to chop the grass in half, trying to hold on to the piece in his hand.
============= OOC - None of our knowledge checks really told me anything and I'm not quite willing to step on this stuff yet. Note, that cloak is a magical cloak so hopefully it: a) isn't ruined and b) offers some kind of protection.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 Wednesday January 31st, 2018 11:06:05 AM
Zanderallen smiles as the oil hits the grass and starts burning. The smile fades immediately as it doesn't seem to do anything to the weird red tentacle grass. "G-Guys, it's not burning. Seems magic, really bad magic. Let me see about that." Keeping his position next to Stock, Zander gathers his inner sight. He peers forth at the red grass and meteor in front of him, looking for dark evil. ----------------------------- Celestial Spirit 54 rounds remaining
Detect Evil, 60ft cone directed at the meteor, also gets all the grass. First round presence of evil auras. If he detects evil Zander gives the signal to the rest of the Shields.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Wednesday January 31st, 2018 1:01:43 PM
Dorbin waves his hand and the eagles disappear. He looks around and pulls out his little notebook, quickly taking some notes as the others start to attempt to burn the grass.
DM Robert - "Alright lets finish cleaning this up." d20+14=18 ; d100=73 now why do I keep rolling a d100...; d20+11=17 ; Wednesday January 31st, 2018 8:49:36 PM
Micah casts detect magic and glances around. He notes that the crater and the red grass seem to have a magical aura. The dead beetle, dead wolf, dead deer, and dead crows, do not. Inspecting the body of the beetle reveals that it was indeed diseased somehow...and it appears rapidly. He cannot not identify what the disease is. However, it seems to also have mutated the beetle somewhat. Despite oozing blood it seemed to be somewhat quicker and much more aggressive than before.
Stohp drops her large load of kindling and declares what everyone is certainly feeling. Maybe its beyond anyone's ability to handle, what did the witches say about what was coming?
Bartomus decides to move the flame along. The red grass seems to not even notice its passing. The sandy shore glazes a little in the heat. * He rolls it down into the crater and looses site of it. Don't know if you were aiming for that patch because it was an off color, sorry that was not supposed to be, it was just me being lazy, it's just 'normal' red grass. * Perception check 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You do notice that the crater does not have any signs of heat glazing, since it is mostly sand. It's just a bunch of sand and dirt that has had a big rock or something land there.}
Stock kneels way down. It takes longer to kneel than usual, perhaps because he's so big now. He tries to use his cloak as a hanky and grab hold of some of the grass. But the grass seems to evade his grasp. CMB check 18 He chops anyway.to hit 17 The axe blade comes down and seems to just push the grass into the sand. When he lifts the axe they pop back up, undamaged.
Zanderallen starts to do the paladin thing. I'm waiting for ruling from the powers that be on your detect evil. In the meantime, from where you are currently standing you can't really see into the pit well. If you want to see into the crater you need to move to the crater edge.
Bartomus (JonM Subbing) d20+7=17 ; Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:05:57 PM
Bartomus let's his strangely ineffectual orb dissipate. "I don't know guys...any ideas? It doesn't look like the meteor really heated up the ground much. If we can get to it, at least we shouldn't get burned."
======= Perception spoiler 17
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday January 31st, 2018 9:22:12 PM
Sid moves up to AG-28, "Hey, has that weird grass moved into the water? I see some on the edge, but is it actually in the water?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 d20+9=22 ; Thursday February 1st, 2018 10:07:50 AM "Hmm...slippery stuff."
Hearing Sid's question, Stock straightens and moves around closer to the meteor impact and the shoreline.
"Let me see, Sid..."
Stock cranes his neck over the shoreline, trying to determine if the red grass is in the water...and even if it is interacting with the water in any way.
"What do you think, Z? Think we can walk on the stuff? I definitely don't trust it."
========== Status: Enlarged, 54 rounds remaining Perception 22 to see if there is any red grass in the water. ...and I definitely don't trust how the DM is rolling D100's.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 Thursday February 1st, 2018 2:25:42 PM
Realizing how deep the crater is as he tries to scan into Zanderallen moves where he can see into the crater. Continuing his focus of detect evil until he can be certain the meteor itself isn't radiating any, regardless of the grass. "I'd be careful if I was you Stock. Although your hardy dwarf constitution will probably help in keeping you safe there is some disease at work here and I'd rather none of us caught it. Speaking of which, if anyone starts experiencing any symptoms tell me immediately. I can focus Domi's mercy to remove disease as well as wounds." -------------------------------- Celestial Spirit 53 rounds remaining Move to AQ12 to hopefully get a better view down into the impact crater Continue focusing on Detect Evil 2nd round number of auras and strength of strongest. (OOC: I fully recognize the powers of the apocalypse often fall outside the spectrum of good and evil. So I'm not really expecting an aura, but that's what a paladin does.)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Thursday February 1st, 2018 4:32:49 PM
Dorbin moves up a bit towards the others headed to the pit, staying far away from the grass and the pit. He says nothing but continues to take notes.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 d20+5=18 ; d20+4=13 ; Thursday February 1st, 2018 4:36:16 PM
Micah trots up to join the others. As he does so he calls out, "Whatever this disease is, it seems to have a short incubation period and it seems to be altering the creature it infects. Both the crater and the red grass radiate magic. Since fire does not affect it, let us try something different. Normal rules may not apply. Once I get closer I will hit it with some water. "
He looks to see what is happened at the edge of the lake.
======= Magic Vestment 6 hrs -7 rds remaining Knowledge Arcana 18 to identify possible source of crater and grass. Perception 13 to look at grass at the water's edge
Run to AP16
Stohp - because none of the players subbed Thursday February 1st, 2018 8:40:49 PM
Stohp follows Micah.
DM Robert - "Normal rules may not apply." d100=40 ; Thursday February 1st, 2018 8:58:03 PM
Bartomus studies the ground from where he is. He indicates that the crater made by the meteor does not appear to have any heat signature.
Sid asks about the grass and the water line.
Stock looks to check out about Sid's question. Yes he can definitely see that AW6 is actually partial under water, and AW9 is under water. The grass seems to be acting the same under water as above the water.
Zanderallen moves around Stock to try to pear into the crater. Fortunately nothing appears to be evil. Then Zanderallen realizes that godly powers, and certainly many of the non-godly greater powers of the Wold have not concept of good and evil as normal humans understand the concepts.
Dorbin moves up...You did not specify a location so I double moved you to AB20
Micah looks up from where he stands and is almost blinded by the power of the aura of magic coming from the grass and crater. I assume it's still up the duration indicates it should be and you didn't specify that you were dropping it. He ponders the arcane powers involved, and decides that running and pondering don't seem to work well together because he can't figure it out.
Stohp hurries after Micah.
Curiously the red grass does not seem to have spread in recent rounds. Maybe it has stopped and your fears are for not. The forest seems quiet, unnaturally so for a forest, but then most of you are city bred and have not really ventured out of the security of the Float much in your life. Do you really know what forest sounds like most of the time?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=15 ; Friday February 2nd, 2018 12:34:24 AM
Bartomus moved closer towards the red lined hole. He couldn't understand what had caused the weird colors to seep into the ground and withstand his sphere's flame. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease that seemed to hang over them and the forest. He looked about the forest to see what the rest of the forest was doing in reaction to the thing in front of him.
[i] Move to AL 13; Perception 15[/]
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday February 2nd, 2018 1:27:32 AM
Sid moves to AK-24, "If that stuff exist in the water like it can on land then... well that's very, very I think. Assuming it doesn't float or do weird things to water, well, it can spread were we can't get to it. How's the fire going? Is it burning?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Friday February 2nd, 2018 10:48:18 AM ”I really don’t trust this place...but that said, is the worst over? Except for the whole end of the Wold thing that is...”
Stock looks around and makes sure the rest of the Shields are in one piece.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+16=19 ; Friday February 2nd, 2018 11:39:55 AM
Dorbin ponders the red stuff and wonders is there is any magical history of something like this (Knowledge, Arcana: 19).
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 Friday February 2nd, 2018 1:08:32 PM
Micah movesto get a closer look at the crater going around where Zanderallen is approaching avoiding stepping on the grass. "The magical aura of the grass and the crater is incredible. I am going to take a closer look from the other side.
==== Detect Magic 57 rounds remaining Magic Vestment nearly 6 hours remaining Question: What is the "S" on the map next to the crater?
Move to AN10 without crossing a red grass square
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 19 Friday February 2nd, 2018 3:39:40 PM
Zanderallen stops focusing his inner eye. "It's not evil in the traditional sense of the word. But like the presence that used to inhabit these woods it may be something outside that. I wonder if every meteor we saw is having this effect on the local area. What is happening in places where it wasn't contained? Micah, do you think I should walk on it to get a closer look at the meteor?" His usual impulsiveness barely contained by the thought, What would Micah do
Stohp [Subbed by John H] Friday February 2nd, 2018 5:47:10 PM
Stohp moves suspiciously to the edge of the grass, eyeing it distastefully. She kicks at the edge with her hoof trying to remove a divot to see what happens, then jumps back quickly.
DM Robert - "Normal rules may not apply." d100=57 ; Saturday February 3rd, 2018 9:51:07 AM
The "S" is Bartomus's Flaming Sphere.
Bartomus moves closer. He can see the top flames licking up from his flaming sphere. He thinks the center of the crater may be 4 to 6 feet deep. It would be hard to judge accurately still from where he stands. He imagines it would take some knowledge nature to know the shoreline consistency of sand and mud and then possibly some engineering to determine trajectory, height, speed, and angle of impact, and possibly more fancy pants talk to determine how much force would be required to make such a crater.
Sid creeps closer and asks some questions. He's told the fire doesn't seem to affect the grass. Also the grass is growing partly submerged, but possibly not as far under the water as first thought. It seems only as far as the tops of the grass slightly poke out of the water. Kind of like water weeds maybe.
Stock looks around. Everyone seems to be at least nearby. Micah has not healed anyone but then Stock doesn't recall anyone shouting out that they were hit and needing healing.
Micah moves around. He thinks he might be able to look into the crater to judge its depth if he gets a little closer, or somehow can elevate himself slightly. He does see part of what might be some crystal shard or shaft sticking upward from the crater. The whole area is radiating strong magic. He has yet to take some time to try and determine what school(s) it may be.
Stohp moves up next to Stock. She kicks at the edge of the red grass and jumps back. A small divet goes flying forward. It passes through the grass a few inches and falls. The grass did not seem to react to it.
There's a sound to the west, like a plooping pop sort of noise. Many will recognize it as a sound from the water, perhaps it was the sound of a fish briefly surfacing, or maybe a large insect landing at the water and a sea bass making a grab at lunch. Those that turn their heads to look back to the lake will note three large ripples in the water (see the discolored area in the now expanding lake area of the map). Unfortunately the water may still be churned up somewhat from the meteor hit, you can't really see well into it.
Thus Endth Scene 1 Everyone is awarded 500 experience points. Scene two starts Monday and Mike takes over the helm.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=9 ; d20+10=11 ; Saturday February 3rd, 2018 11:59:44 AM
Sid goes up to the crater as there seems to seems to be no further threats and joins the talk about the crater. Excitedly he starts to use his still knew understanding of Engineering, only to find that out of the three times he does one calculation, he somehow gets four wrong answers. Maybe it is the nerves from trying to stay well enough from the grass, maybe it is appalling lack of the geologic sciences, or maybe he just needs to study more, either way, he got nothing, and doesn't even notice the three worrying plops in the water.
((Man, it's been awhile, but I did it guys. Whoo!))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday February 3rd, 2018 7:30:34 PM
Bartomus looked about and noticed a set of odd ripples off int he water, and then sees Sid far of to his right scribbling frantically. The Taur shakes his head and turns back to the scene before them and the shore. "Anyone got a clue as to what this thing might actually be?"
Stoph [Subbed by John H] d20+12=18 ; Sunday February 4th, 2018 10:10:46 PM
OOC: I think this brings us up to five posts for Stohp or is it four or six....?
Stoph shakes her head in dismay and frustration at this alien grass. Hearing the sound in the water she turns to look, attempting to see if whatever made the sound does so again.
======== Perception 18
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:17 d20+8=19 ; Sunday February 4th, 2018 10:16:53 PM
Micah concentrates on the aura attempting to discern its school while moving even closer to the crystalline object.
====== Detect Magic Magic Vestment Spellcraft 19 Move to AQ8
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Monday February 5th, 2018 11:54:46 AM
Dorbin isn't sure what is going on, but he really doesn't like that red grass that seems to be infecting the area and appears immune to everything. He moves up a bit so he has a more clear view of the red stuff and the water.
OOC: Move to AC10
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday February 5th, 2018 6:43:05 PM
(That was six, but I'm grateful for the enthusiasm! I usually post in reply to weekend DM post on Monday; posting now to not throw off my groove later in the week).
Given recent events, or, for that matter, almost every event since she started this adventuring gig, Stohp assumes that strange noises from the lake means danger. She draws her weapon and eyes the water wearily.
Stock [Subbed by John H] d20+9=16 ; Monday February 5th, 2018 8:41:21 PM
Stock tenses at the sound from the water. Gripping his flail, he warily scans the water for any sign of danger.
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