On The Road to Witchspawn. (SteveK) Monday February 13th, 2017 7:50:59 PM
Evaris confronts the boy. What happened?
Lanliss waits for more information. He looks about, knowing he is about a 1/2 mile from the village of Witchspawn to the west, and a couple hindred feet from the dust cloud the is... was... the collapsed tower.
Edson trots towards the tower. It is easily seen that they are too far to hear anything.
Barratorre steps away from the child and looks about to ensure there is no other enemy. The Minotaur sees nothing volutes the trees, stream, stone bridge, road, and the dust cloud where the tower used to be.
.....
The boy sobs and falls into Evaris' arms. "I'm Connor. My twin sister, Willa, and I were picking mushrooms near the Sunrise Tower and the ground gave way. I could hear her screaming but couldn’t see her, please help!”
The boy, Connor, shudders and squeaks in pain, doubling up around his stomach. Heal Skill dc 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Heal Check of DC 15 shows nothing wrong. He will tell the Heroes he can feel his sister between grunts of pain. }
Evaris (Kathy) d20+13=22 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 10:15:36 PM
Evaris quickly assesses the lad is unhurt, but he seems to be feeling his twin's pain, as sometimes happens. "Well," he says, striving for calm. "We'll just need to rescue her then, won't we? Is there anyone other than Willa in the tower?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+17=19 ; d20+11=26 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 11:17:30 PM
Brom looks to Barratore and with a nod starts running towards the dust cloud, which Brom believes is the location of the collapsed tower. Once at the tower, he looks for the collapsed ground. He looks into and listens to see if he can detect anything.
Perception DC 19, Survival DC 26 (natural dangers associated with the collapsed area)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Monday February 13th, 2017 11:57:57 PM "Tut, tut. Shhh." The Shepherd lays a gentle hand on the lad's shoulder. "We will help your sister. Come, show us where to find this hole."
As they walk, Baslim asks, "How do you 'feel' her, lad? Are you connected to each other some way?"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 12:42:21 AM
Edson continues to the hole yelling out for the girl the whole way. A second missing girl wasn't a wanted outcome.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Tuesday February 14th, 2017 3:27:14 PM
Barratore activates his clan torc and follows Brom. As he closes with the tower ruins, he stows his bow
Barratore uses enlarge, calling out the Minotaur word for big bull and grows to 18' high
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+12=28 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 7:23:46 PM
Velarin also runs towards the tower with the others, hoping that they are not too late. As he approaches, he will look and see if he can spot the likely area where the ground collapsed. (perception 28)
Willa, Connor, and the Rubble. (DM SteveK) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 8:10:07 PM
Evaris and Baslim stay with the scared boy, Connor. The Shepherd is able to calm him down and the elf to get more information. "We've always known what each other is thinking and feeling. It just IS, Mister." And, "No, sir, just Willa and me. We were getting mushrooms for Momma for dinner."
Brom, Barratorre, Edson, and Velarin hustle towards the collapsed tower. It take s a couple minutes to get there, and the dust cloud has settled or blown away. What is left is a true jumble of worked stone and knotted roots of pulled up vines and saplings.
Barratorre grows (and was there the hint in the wind of a narrator in a nasally voice?) Velarin looks, and Brom does a search for tracks. Both Velarin and Brom can hear Willa feebly crying in fear and pain. She is somewhere below the rubble, but it is hard to be certain where. Brom can also tell that the rubble is unstable, loose, and can shift!
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=18 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 8:14:41 PM
Lanliss tries to keep open ears and perceptive eyes, but his mind keeps wandering about the collapsing tower.
perception 18 (epic fail, 1+17)
DM SteveK Note skill checks do not have a 1 auto fail or 20 auto success. Even in his worst day, Lanliss is pretty Perceptive)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:23:55 PM
Velarin calls loudly into the collapse. "Willa! We are coming for you. your brother is ok, andwe will get you out. Just give us a few minutes, and we will get you out!
Turning to the others, "Alright fellas. We got issues on this one. up front, all I see is starting to dig out the rubble and hopefully not collapse it upon the poor girl. Anyone else have anything brilliant?"
After hearing if anyone else has anything great ideas, V remembers that he is supposed to be brilliant and tries to come up with another option.
"Alright. How bout this. I could summon another earth elemental, or better yet, several smaller ones. They move through the ground better than we move through the air. No ripple or movement is created, and no shifting of the land should occur. If i summon several, I can instruct one to find the girl first, and shield her from the harm of crushing or shifting rock, and instruct the others to excavate her as safely as possible from this pit. Nothing will know the earth or what it will do better than these beings, and they may be her best chance. What do you think? time is of the essence."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+17=31 ; d20+11=30 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:36:00 PM
Brom looks about at the terrain. He looks about the forest around them. "Barratore, we need long trees." He looks at the others while he pulls rope from his pack. "And rope. We need to tie long beams together to make stable ground for us to stand. We run them along the outside edge of the unstable area to give a safe place to stand. Then we can start to remove debri. It'll be like putting boards on cracking ice."
He starts taking off his armor so he can move easier.
Perception DC 31, survival DC 30
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+24=42 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:38:53 PM
(sorry for not posting, ive been rather ill lately)
Emrys mutters a few words of power and kneels down next to the frightened boy. "Now now, dear Connor ... have no worries, we will find your sister (Diplomacy: 42)." He then touches the boy's arm in a seemingly attempt at comfort. Once the touch is made, his Lore Keeper ability activates (knowledge domain). Emrys supernaturally receives information about the child
(immediately learning the child's race, strengths, weaknesses and abilities; as if he made a Knowledge check of 26).
Evaris (Kathy) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 11:03:02 PM
"That sounds like a decent plan, Velarin," Evaris says. "Connor, do you have any way of sensing where in all that rubble we could find Willa? It's all right if you can't," he says, attempting to be reassuring. "We'll find her regardless. But it would be a big help if you could."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 11:43:35 PM "That is a fine plan, master mage." Baslim claps Velarin on the shoulder. "There is a little something I can do to help, as well."
"Though I am flesh, the Light is ever present, and those I have called, they remember, and they shall endure. I shall sing with them the prayers, and all will know, we walk in the Light, and none shall stand before us."
Baslim stretches out his hand and wraps it around the end of his staff. A light suffuses the wood, causing it to shine like the midday sun. He holds it out over the precipice, lighting the space underneath.
ooc: Cast daylight on my staff.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 8:25:18 AM
"The elemental is a good idea but Brom also has a good point. We need to make sure we protect it and not drop the tower on the little girl. "
Edson waits for either plan to be put in motion and helps wer he is needed.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 9:11:34 AM
Barratore studies and collapse and starts to put together a plan to move the debris safely. Knowledge engineering 24
"Hold on some of that until I can get a good study of this" He relays what he can determine about debris and how they could safely begin an extraction
Plans. (DM SteveK) Wednesday February 15th, 2017 5:28:33 PM
Lanliss listens but can't hear anything over the other noises of the heroes working.
Velarin suggests conjuring several small earth elementals that could help protect Willa while the heroes dig her out.
Evaris agrees that the elementals are a good idea.
Emrys reaches out and magically determines that Connor is a young human with the normal human strengths and weaknesses.
Baslim goes to the ruined pile and casts Daylight. It doesn't do much right now (since it is daytime and there isn't a hole) but it will become useful after the heroes start to dig.
It is Barratorre who starts the process, his elnowledge of engineering supplemented by Brom's survival knowledge and Edison's willing helping hands. Together, they identify the unstable land and rubble and create a wooden truss that will keep the movement of the heroes from shifting the treacherous stone.
Connor stays near Evaris, Baslim, and Emrys, the three keeping him calm and eliciting answers. "I don't know exactly, we were near the base of the tower but now that it's fallen I don't know where that is anymore." He winces. "Ow! Willa is hurt but not really really hurt right now "
Calling loudly and listening very carefully is rewarded: a faint 'help' comes from one end of the ruined area near one set of wooden trusses that Barratorre, Brom, and Edson put down.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20=1 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 7:36:43 PM
Lanliss will help the others when needed. D20 = 1
Evaris (Kathy) Wednesday February 15th, 2017 11:36:23 PM
"Thank you, Connor. That is really helpful," Evaris says. "You'll let us know, won't you, if things change? If she suddenly starts hurting more?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d100=65 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 11:50:33 PM
"Twins you say," he says as he looks the boy over. "I see, let's use your unique connection to find your sister, Willa." Using the boy as a component, Emrys casts a power divination to pin point the twin sister's location.
(Leyline check: 65. Casting Locate Creature. Area: 760-ft radius centered on Emrys. Duration: 90 minutes. Trying to locate Willa, human female twin of Connor.)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 11:58:09 PM
Baslim keeps a reassuring hand on the boy's shoulder and keeps his staff ready for when light is needed in the hole.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+4=16 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:06:15 AM
" I don;t know about protecting, but perhaps one of the elementals could locate her and then come straight up and we would know right where she...." Emrys then casts his spell and Barratore grins, " Or you could just do that I suppose."
Barratore works with Brom and Edson to start moving debris safely. Know Engineering 16
Once again, calling out the minotuar words for Big Bull, Barratore grows to 18' to more easily move the larger stones
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday February 16th, 2017 7:22:32 AM
" when we get close enough to get her, let me grab her. No sense adding your weight to the rubble." Edson says to Brom and Barratore.
If they keep digging and locate her Edson will scoop her up and bring her away from the rubble.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+11=14 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:19:50 AM
Brom grabs an enlarge potion from his bag and drinks it. He grows in size. Together with Barratore there's very little the two powerhouses cannot move. He picks through the debris and choosing the safest pieces to remove, with Barratore using his knowledge along with his own.
"Edson, yur gonna have the worst of the jobs. Yur gonna have to snake in there to find and pull her out if we can't get this cleared enough."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d3=3 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:45:39 AM
If my elementals can protect her Brom, they can likely bring her out once we have cleared enough, but we will see what things look like when we get there.
While the others work to clear the rubble, V works to protect Willa from collapsing debris or shifting earth. V casts Summon Monster V, and chooses to call forth 3 medium sized earth elementals. Speaking to them in Terran, he asks the first two to locate the human child buried in the rubble and carefully position themselves around her, to protect her from further injury or death from moving rubble or ground. V then asks the third to go into the ground, also locate the girl, and work to carefully remove the dirt and debris above the girl, if possible, while we start removing the debris at the surface.
Digging (DM SteveK) Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:33:23 PM
Lanliss keeps looking about, ready to help when needed.
Evaris keeps Conner calm, and praises the boy for the help he is providing the heroes. Dusty and worried, the boy seems to grow stronger under the praise.
Emrys touches a nearby LeyLine and uses the affinity of the twin to locate his sister. Emrys knows EXACTLY where Willa is buried!
Baslim keeps a reassuring presence near Connor and his staff ready as the others create a hole.
Velarin conjures three elementals, and as he is able to speak Terran, more spaecific instructions are easy. Two slide beneath the rubble where Emrys points and protects the girl. One goes down and back up, giving a thumb's up to Velarin
And Barratorre, Brom, and Edson keep digging. ....
The digging party soon finds Willa nearly ten feet down. They find the two elementals keeping a really large and sharp rock away from the girl's abdomen! The large and huge Brom and Barratorre make like pillars, holding back loose stone as Edson crawls down and carefully extracts Willa from her entombed state.
The girl is free!
Lanliss' casual eyes notice a woman on the road walking from Witchspawn towards the ruins at a fast pace.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=22 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:38:09 PM
Folks, Lanliss shouts. We have company, he says. Probably the mom of the children he asks himself loudly. He looks at the women with a watchful gaze to ensure it's really not a surprise attack of some sort. Perception 22
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+24=41 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 10:51:07 PM
As the girl is lifted from the ground, Emrys gives Connor a smile and a wink and says, "Didn't I tell you, no trouble at all."
Emrys is there to greet the girl as she is being lifted from the ground. "My lady, fear not. You're in the presence of friends. Your dear brother, Connor, requested that we'd find you ... and find you we did (diplomacy: 41).
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Thursday February 16th, 2017 11:47:29 PM
Baslim leans in and whispers to Connor. "Do you know her, lad?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 11:50:01 PM
With the girl free, Barratore grins at Brom And as Edson comes out, he gives the man hearty smack on the shoulder. "Ha! Well done eh?"
Lanliss' shout brings him to look out for the incoming person. From here, he sees little. Perception 9
"Do we need to be concerned?"
Evaris (Kathy) d20+13=21 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 12:05:00 AM
Evaris moves to check on the girl once she is rescued. [Heal 21] If she needs healing, he'll cast whatever spell is needed, if he has it available.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday February 17th, 2017 11:00:50 AM
Edson moves about a foot from the hearty slap on the back.
" A simple good job would have sufficed" he says to Barratore
He gently puts the girl down, figuring someone more equipped to check her health will want to step in.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday February 17th, 2017 8:10:41 PM
V is pleased with the results of the rescue. All the group working in tandem to dissect and solve the problem without lengthy debate or wasted time, and to the most positive result possible.
Velarin seems about to dismiss his elementals, but then his mind starts possibly over-analyzing things. The fact that if the ground collapsed, then there must have been or still be tunnels or rooms under the ground. Perhaps unexplored, and perhaps leading into an underground cavity or area where kidnap victims may be taken. Wanting to make more use of the elementals before they go, he quickly instructs them to quickly check the area under the old keep, each in a different direction, for un-collapsed tunnels or caverns, and to return and tell him if they find any.
Another Introduction. (DM SteveK) Friday February 17th, 2017 8:42:38 PM
Willa is pulled from the ground and Emrys takes care of her spirits as Evaris takes care of her hurts. (Yes, she has a really bad abdominal bruise, and Evaris fixes it up with a Cure Light Wounds)
Barratorre gives congratulations to Edson, and the rogue wishes it wasn't so hard!
Velarin has his curiosity piqued, and the earth elementals do a search. When they come back, they report an underground portion of the stream did once carve tunnels, but they are all collapsed now.
Lanliss makes everyone aware of the woman arriving, and Baslim's question is answered by Connor who is fiercely hugging his twin. "That's not Mom, that's the Green Witch. She's nice." ....
And as the woman comes closer, the heroes can see she is a human woman wearing cloth and leathers the color of the forest leaves and bark. "I had a premonition I would be needed here, but as a rescue not a welcome committee. I am Kayleigh, the Green Witch. Thank you for rescuing Connor and Willa, and I would like to invite the Keepers of the Vale to dinner at Witchspawn!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Friday February 17th, 2017 9:55:24 PM
Barratore heavily, perhaps even more so the second time, clasps Edson's other shoulder. "Now where would the fun be in simple?"
The enlarge wears off, or Barratore dismisses it as the 'green witch' approaches. Barratore finds himself a bit surprised that she refers to herself as the Green Witch. When Conner has named her, he assumed it was a simple child's name. The thought, like many others, is easily and quickly dismissed as she mentions a feast of eating and drinking. It might not be what she said, but it is what he hears.
"Love to." he responds easily
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Friday February 17th, 2017 9:56:17 PM
Brom grins back to Barratore. He was glad the girl was alright. "Well done." He says to Edson as he brings the girl out.
The witch arrives and Brom is glad he's not getting in a fight with his back covered this waist in building debris. He accepts the dinner invite and asks where one might find some barrels of ale to bring to the meal.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Friday February 17th, 2017 10:38:58 PM
Baslim smiles, but it does not reach his eyes. "Yes, we would be delighted. Thank you. Glad we could help." He had been worried about this part of their journey. Witches are rather unsavory sorts. Or rather, they are more likely to be unsavory sorts. He furrowed his eyebrows and admonished himself. The Light shines in the darkest places. Perhaps it shines in Witchspawn, as well. He follows with the group, trying his best to be optimistic.
Evaris (Kathy) d20+25=35 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 11:32:53 PM
Evaris hesitates. "I appreciate your kind offer, Mistress Kayleigh," he says. "But my companions and I are on a rather urgent mission. Perhaps another time?"
[Diplomacy 35]
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20=5 ; Sunday February 19th, 2017 8:59:03 AM
Lanliss nods with agreement for what Evaris. Lanliss speaks. We are indeed in a mission to rescue 2 people that got kidnapped and as much as we all would be more than happy to be at your party , we might need to find them before any kind of party takes place, as every night that passes means uncertain future for those we seek to rescue. D20= 5 to help Evaris
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Sunday February 19th, 2017 10:20:04 AM
Brom, distracted by the talk of food and drink, had forgotten the purpose of their travels.
"Another time." He says.
Once the kids are checked over and found fine, Brom heads back off to relocate the trail.
Perception DC27, Survival DC 21
The Green Witch (DM SteveK) Monday February 20th, 2017 9:01:34 AM
Some of the heroes are distracted by the offer of food, but Evaris is the first one to point out they are following a trail and need to continue. Kayleigh looks at the setting sun and murmurs to herself (Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { very focused, just like Sunrise Song}. She gestures in assent to the heroes wishes. "I wish you good journey then. If you are seeking something which is hidden, few things may remain that way from the Coven of Witchspawn when we give focus to our allies. My foster mother, Dulcet, has spoken well of your bravery and wisdom. Like the Sunrise Song", (and here she gestures to the ruin) "you strive to keep the people of Cinnamon Valley safe. I shall return Willa and Connor to their parents. Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again!"
Kayleigh gathers up the complying children, who give hugs to each of the heroes (even the huge Barratorre and fierce Brom) and walk with the Green Witch.
Brom can see the trail is fading, but still follow-able in the dying light of day. The trail travels across the road and into the darkening woods.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday February 20th, 2017 9:20:45 AM
We should cover as much ground as we can before we lose the light. At this point, unless our quarry stays put an extra day somewhere, it will be difficult for us to catch him. Lead on Brom.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday February 20th, 2017 11:17:17 AM
" We're heroes.. even when we don't try. " Edson mutters to himself. " Velarin is right " he then addresses everyone. " We are gonna lose the light and need to move fast."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=18 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 12:35:55 PM
Lanliss agrees with Velarin and Edson.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+11=21 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 4:21:27 PM
As the day begins to fade, Brom draws an Everburning Torch from his pack. With the light of the torch, he continues to follow the trail as far as it will take him.
Survival DC 21, Perception DC 27 (taking 10)
Evaris (Kathy) Monday February 20th, 2017 10:13:17 PM
"I'm all for moving quickly," Evaris agrees. Suiting actions to words, he takes up a position at the rear of the group and makes ready to continue the search.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Monday February 20th, 2017 11:13:12 PM
Shepherd Baslim nods in agreement, gripping his staff determinedly and ready to depart.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+20=35 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 11:25:00 PM
"Gentlemen, our trail is heading in that direction, to Witchspawn. We would benefit greatly from an entire coven. My divining eye, great as they may be, would be most emboldened by the eyes of many. The power of three or more may tip fate in our favor ... and see through the magical wards that shield dear Sparkle from my gaze."
(Perception: 35) Emrys notices the very focused murmuring ... like the Sunrise song.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+1=17 ; d20+5=12 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 8:41:11 AM
Barratore had also forgotten what they were doing when the drinking and food had been brought up. The others were right of course and he follows their lead. Sunrise Song sounded a bit familiar to him, An adventuring group that was in the area. From the looks of the tower, it was sometime ago and from the Green Witch, perhaps a bit of a disappointment. Knowledge Local 17
Barratore does what he can on the trail to assist Brom. Aid another perception 12
The fighter does not think they should skip ahead to Witchspawn, even with the trail heading that way.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 9:11:21 AM
If the trail leads to witchspawn, we can take a short bit of time to seek the covens aid. Either way, I believe we should continue to follow the trail to see where in fact it leads.
Evaris (Kathy) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 10:19:15 PM
"I think speed is of the essence right now," Evaris says. "If we fail to find Sparkle, then by all means we should enlist the aid of the coven. But gathering them will take time, and I would rather use that time to try to find her on our own."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:32:59 PM
Brom continues to track using the light of his torch.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:45:02 PM
ooc: check
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 11:45:05 AM
Edson just continues on with the others.
Into the Woods (DM SteveK) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 5:46:52 PM
Kayleigh and the children go west along the road towards Witchspawn. The road to the east (the local knowledge folks know) go towards the main town of Cinnamon Valley, Jarlswolf. The road to the south is where the heroes came from.
And Brom can see the trail he is following goes north ... into the woods.
It takes the heroes only about 15 minutes before it is full dark, only Everburning torches and Baslim's Daylight spell keeping the ability to see (and be seen). 15 more minutes of travel through the open woods, and the Keepers find the remains of a campsite.
A quick check from Brom confirms he can't see any trail leaving the area.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+11=16 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 6:20:07 PM
The group finds the remains of a campsite. Brom kneels down at the site and tries to determine how long the site has been abandoned. (Survival DC 16).
"Looks like we wait 'til first light." He says. "Best settle in quick. We need to make time ta'morrow. I got first watch."
Perception DC 27 (taking 10)
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 7:55:13 PM
Lanliss volunteers for the last watch and quickly goes to sleep.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 8:28:20 PM
Agreed. If we can't do any more tonight, might as well get some rest and try and be moving at sun up. I would suggest that we have at least two people on each watch. If we have been spotted, or the bad guy has figured out he is being followed, night time in the woods would be an ideal time for a sneak attack. Especially if he's gotten to any friends. I have a fully charged wand of darkvision that all may make use of. I will take first watch with Brom, and we will hand off the wand to the next watch.
Velarin then uses the wand to cast darkvision on himself and Brom.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 8:28:39 PM
Barratore agrees with Brom and sets himself to take the second watch of night
Perception 14 on watch
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 8:43:20 PM
OOC- just out of curiosity, how many of us have rings of sustenance? for us non-caster types, we need only two hours of rest, and the casters rest for two and meditate (I think) for the rest. we should keep that in mind when looking at watches.
Brom has one.
Evaris (Kathy) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 10:33:17 PM
"I have a Heroes' Feast available, if we want to take the time," Evaris says. He will take whichever watch is assigned to him.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d100=57 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 11:23:04 PM
Emrys prepares a comfortable spot near the fire layout his bedroll. He gracefully unfolds his blanket and removes a tiny, wrapped bundle of sweet smelling incense. The area around him fills with the sweet scent of lavender and sandalwood. However he still looks perturbed ... he is wanting something that he's missed since they were in the Floating City.
He casts a simple divination spell (leyline: 57. Casting Locate Object. Looking for his Mother Of Pearl snuffbox.)
Emrys immediately looks over in Lanliss' direction. A look of disappointment falls across his face. He gets up and walks over to Lanliss' backpack and opens up a side pouch. After reaching in, Emrys pulls out his missing snuffbox. "I suspected it was you, Lanliss, but I didn't want to believe it true. I've allowed you a good amount of time to return it, but tonight I MUST have a pinch ... if there is any of it left!"
(Lanliss pickpocketed Emrys' snuffbox while waiting to meet the Overlord in the Floating City.)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 11:23:54 PM
ooc: I have a ring of sustenance.
Baslim volunteers to stand watch, preferably paired with a partner who can see in the dark.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 12:42:40 AM
" I dont have one, but looks like a visit to the catacombs is in my plans." Edson says to Brom.
The elf helps set up camp and finds a good place for himself to sleep.
He'll take whatever watch is needed.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+11=20 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 10:36:32 AM
I didn't take all of it , Lanliss tries to bluff in a very tired tone. Well it's yours now, Emrys, I am very sorry that I took it.
(Lanliss enjoyed some of it and probably developed a mild addiction to it at times)
You can have it back and as soon as we will be back to a place with more people, I will try to buy you some more as a gesture of goodwill and kindness. Sorry, he says again and tries to sleep. Lanliss thinks about how he used less of it now that they are not in Float city.
Lanliss says as an afterthought, Emrys don't you think it's nicer here than The Floating City.
Bluff 20
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 4:35:24 PM
"Yes Lanliss ... it's worlds nicer. I know not how, upon that island of artifice, they can endure the separation from Mother Wold."
Night Moves (DM SteveK) Thursday February 23rd, 2017 7:42:05 PM
And it was Summertime...
The heroes determine that camping right on top of the other campsite for the night.
Brom looks about and thinks the site has been abandoned for hours but less than a day. He also finds a small hollow tube, the kind Evaris or Velarin would keep a scroll.
Talk goes to watches and Rings of Sustenance, and Evaris offers a 'Heroes Feast'for the team.
The other conversation is between Emrys and Lanliss. It is cordial, it is reconciliatory, and then it is over. The silver snuff box is returned, both heroes agree that Cinnamon Valley is much better than Floating City, and there is a solemn promise for no more ltouching each other's stuff without permission! :-)
The night passes peacefully. Only once does everyone wake to the sound of thunder. How far off? They may sit and wonder. Maybe start humming a song from '62. And wonder how the night moves....
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 114/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+11=23 ; d20+5=24 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 7:52:31 PM
Brom locates the tube and hands it to Velarin. "Found this. Maybe yur seeing spell can find the owner." He says.
Brom wakes the next watch then beds down after taking off his armor. After a few hours, he is awake again and donning the armor. He sits quietly in the night staring out into the darkness. The sound of thunder breaks up the night and the barbarian eyes gaze towards the night sky as he tries to determine direction and speed of the incoming storm.
Survival DC 23, Knowledge-Nature DC 24
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday February 23rd, 2017 7:58:12 PM
OOC- I have a ring of sustenance. Steve, I took 6 charges off the wand of darkvision for the night. If you want more or less please advise.
As the sun pops up in the morning, Velarin arises as quickly as possible, and rouses those that are not already up. We need to get a move on. Our quarry seems to rest some by day, and move by night based on what Brom knows of the campfire, so we have to keep pushing. It would be ideal if we could catch up to him today. Brom can you continue your track?
Evaris (Kathy) Thursday February 23rd, 2017 10:23:52 PM
Evaris arises and says his prayers to Pantheon. There is, apparently, no time for a Heroes' Feast, so he gathers his gear and prepares to move out.
"We were just young and restless and bored," he sings under his breath. "Livin' by the sword...."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 11:36:31 PM
Edson smiles as Evaris begins the line. He quickly replies with the next.
"And we'd steal away every chance we could To the backroom, to the alley or the trusty woods"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 11:37:42 PM
Baslim rises and says his prayers to Alemi. "We should be off. It looks like the weather will change. I don't want to travel... against the wind."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Friday February 24th, 2017 10:14:31 AM
ooc- I forgot who cast the scying spell, but Brom would have handed the scroll tube to whomever did.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday February 24th, 2017 10:00:31 PM
Lanliss will wait for Brom to see what happens as Lanliss himself never has (or have) been quite good at survival skills and finding what Brom might find seems too much for Lanliss almost non existent knowledge in survival.
a Little Rain (DM SteveK) Friday February 24th, 2017 10:32:35 PM
Velarin uses six charges of his Darvision wand during the night.
Brom wakes and wonders, and determines the storm is mostly going to miss the team.
And several heroes sing snippets of songs by the popular bard, Cigar Bob and the Silver Slingbullet Band.
Just before dawn, the rain begins to come down in a steady drizzle. Thunder is in the distance to the north, and the rain appears to be more heavy in that direction too.
Sadly, even in full light of day, Brom can't find any trail. The heroes seem to be at an impasse.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Friday February 24th, 2017 10:35:54 PM
Brom searches to no avail. The trail has gone cold. The only clue is an empty scroll tube. "Maybe you guys can magically track'em using that tube thing." He says.
Evaris (Kathy) Friday February 24th, 2017 11:43:15 PM
"I'm certainly willing to give it a try," Evaris says. "Or we could follow Emrys's suggestion and try to gather the coven--though that will take time."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Friday February 24th, 2017 11:49:06 PM "Would someone like to volunteer to scry? Such is outside my powers."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday February 25th, 2017 9:59:35 AM
Scry is not in my capabilities either, but it seems like a good idea if someone will do it.. I will cast detect magic though, and look around the area, hoping to see that which may be magically hidden.
Velarin casts detect magic, and scans the area around the group looking for traces of magic not already carried by the party.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=35 ; Sunday February 26th, 2017 1:02:36 PM
" Hmm.. the coven seems like the best idea right now. Anything on the tube? Any signs, writing. Any pins or gas nozzles? Any idea of where we can link it to? May i see it?"
If given the tube, Edson looks over for any traps.
a Little Rain (DM SteveK) Sunday February 26th, 2017 7:33:21 PM
Edson looks about and can't find any traps.
Velarin looks about, carefully quartering the campground and looking for magic auras in a 60 degree cone (taking 36 seconds to move in the entire circle). He doesn't see any magic auras and any lingering auras from the night before are long gone.
Baslim and Velarin both admit they can't do divination much.
Evaris, Edson, and Lanliss agree that the Witch Coven may be able to provide the divination the heroes seek.
The conversation this morning continues.
Evaris (Kathy) Sunday February 26th, 2017 10:38:56 PM
"Well, between Emrys and I, I think we can cast a decent enough Scry to at least make it worthwhile to try," Evaris says. "That's how we got our first hint, after all. And if we can't get anything, we'll go to the coven. Make sense?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:03:05 PM
"Now that's what'em talkin' 'bout." He says. He looks over at Velarin and Baslim and shakes his head. "You were supposed to be these colossuses. You were these great, legendary things..." He just continues to shake his head is disbelief. It only takes a few moments before his smirk is not containable. With a big laugh, he says "Just messin' with ya."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20-1=4 ; Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:27:15 PM
His performance of his little act was....horrible. It was easy to tell it was all an act.
Performance DC 4
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:37:08 PM
"Evaris, if you wish to try your hand at a Scry, I would be more than willing to assist you in the endeavor. Then, if our combined efforts prove insufficient to bypass the magical wards cast upon Sparkle, then we have few options."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:39:46 PM
Emrys continues, "Or if you haven't prepared your Scry spell today, I have no trouble invoking the divination myself."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Monday February 27th, 2017 7:48:31 AM
"Now Brom is a comedian" Edson says... "atleast we know if this adventuring thing doesn't work out he can tour the wold as a traveling jester"
Edson hands the tube back and awaits a decision on the coven.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday February 27th, 2017 2:55:26 PM
Lanliss waits for the scry stuff to happen saying, it's better work or we might go to the coven with our tails between the legs.
Evaris (Kathy) Monday February 27th, 2017 4:03:49 PM
"It's a domain spell, so I usually have it," Evaris says.
He begins to cast Scrying. "Are we using the scroll tube to try to find the captors?" he asks. "Or are we using the ribbon again to try to find Sparkle? I can do either one."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 Monday February 27th, 2017 5:58:01 PM
"I'd say use both ... use whatever helps pinpoint your search. Here, let me assist you."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday February 27th, 2017 7:35:30 PM
Velarin raises a spock like eyebrow as Brom begins his jest and allows him to finish. "Inconceivable! that you could doubt me my friend. Have you no respect for the massive physical wonder before you?" says V as he rolls up his sleeves and smiles as he shows off his less than worthy biceps. "But seriously? If the scry doesn't work, we are losing ground. The only spell I have capable of finding people is a locate person, but I need to know the person."
"As a thought? why would the big bad guy come all the way to this location if he had a magic scroll for transport? I would suggest a couple courses of action while Emrys and Evaris attempt to scry. Perhaps if it was a scroll, it would be simple. Perhaps something to hide tracks left behind. it might be smart for Brom to take a wide circle look around the area to see if the tracks are farther out. Second, As another unlikely but possible alternative, perhaps there is something invisible in the area...I will cast see invisibility and take a look around. Other than that, I'm running out of bright ideas.
Running Out of Ideas (DM SteveK) d20=14 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 7:42:59 PM
Velarin cast Detect invisible and can't find anything.
Evaris attempts to Scry and knows that the previous owner of the scroll tube has resisted the Scrying spell.
It appears that going to the Witches is the only option until Brom comes back from his search of the nearby woods. Brom didn't see any tracks, but he did happen to come upon a hill in the woods that was bare except for some carved stones standing upright in a circle....
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Monday February 27th, 2017 10:47:23 PM
Barratore wakes up with a yawn, "So what'd I miss?" Standing he scratches and belches. "Wassat? Standing Stones? Lead on"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Monday February 27th, 2017 11:44:16 PM "We may need to turn to the witches." The corner of Baslim's mouth turns up, as though he is tasting something bad. "If Brom does not discover any tracks, we do not have a choice."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=26 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 10:07:38 AM
"Another hill? Wonder if a fox will go into a hole and lead us to fight a demon. "
Edson waits to see if they plan on heading for the hill or the witches.
Perception 26
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+17=23 ; d20+11=15 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 1:27:04 PM
Brom checks the hill and the standing stones for any sign of recent activity. (survival DC15) Looking back at the others, he says "Come up and take a look. We're here."
As everyone one arrives, the barbarian notes "Doesn't seem off the tracks end close to these stones?"
Perception DC 23, Survival DC 15
Evaris (Kathy) Tuesday February 28th, 2017 5:38:51 PM
Curious, Evaris follows the others to the hill. "The glimpse we got did seem to be underground somewhere," he says. "If there is a way into the hill, we should explore it."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+17=36 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 5:52:37 PM
Who knows ?....maybe the witches will find us, Lanliss says while he looks for some clues in the surroundings.
Perception 36
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=40 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=25 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 7:23:44 PM
Velarin looks at the standing stones to see if he can think of useful tidbits of knowledge regarding them or their creators. (know arcane: 40, religion 24, history 28, local 25)
Perhaps those of you that can search for things not meant to be found, do so.
Velarin will cast another detect magic now as well.
The Standing Stones (DM SteveK) Tuesday February 28th, 2017 9:14:30 PM
The morning continues it last steady drizzle from gray clouds as Brom shows the others what he has found.
Barratore tells the barbarian to lead o while Edson watches to see what may be found
Baslim suggests if nothing is found here then they should go back to the Witches, and Evaris thinks there may be an underground lair. You know, like last time.
Lanliss and Brom check the surroundings but there is no sign or mark they see that would show any trail. In fact, Brom hasn't been following a trail since last night.
Velarin thinks on his great and varied knowledge. He knows that in the Wold, there are points of power, nexuses that Witches would call nodes; where Ley Lines cross. Often, these places of power are marked in some way. Further, he remembers hearing something about a ring of standing stones near Witchspawn that has been used for power rituals in the past. This is probably the Stones in his stories. The elf casts a detection spell, and can see his knowledge is true; the Stones themselves glow strongly with a universal magic!
Emrys can feel it like goose bumps all over his skin. There is power here.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 10:39:19 PM
Barratore, not fully versed or really even a little bit versed in magic, draws his sword. Messing with magic and places of power set him on edge and he keeps a look about for something horrid to happen
Perception 14
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 d20+23=34 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 11:32:43 PM "Any ideas?" Baslim scratches the side of his head.
Perception 34
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday March 1st, 2017 8:22:45 AM
Velarin shares what he has learned with the others.
Well, I'm not seeing too much beyond what I have shared to give us a new direction. Either we go speak with the coven, or test these stones out a little. I could step into the middle of the ring, and see if anything happens. It appears to be based in magic and spell casters would be most likely to activate something or get an effect
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday March 1st, 2017 8:41:01 AM
"No fox, no demon.. good. Was starting to feel bad for them. You know, getting the whooping and all."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+13=32 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 10:51:38 AM
So basically we might try to use the stones to ask help from witches ? Lanliss asks Velarin, while trying to play with the stones to trigger some magical effects.
He then proceeds to sing a song in the halfling language, a song about a halfling lost in the wood and playing it's rhythm on one of the stones in a rather amateurish way. Lanliss then will stop at the end and say in loudly happy tone in Halfling, Help us oh great witches ! Use Magic Device 32
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+17=37 ; d20+11=26 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 5:05:22 PM
"Ok, so it's a big magical power place." He says somewhat disappointed. Like Barratore, he didn't much care for magic and certainly magical places. Unless it was a magical brewery, then he'd be okay with that.
"I'd rather prefer a demon." He says responding to Edson's comment.
Lanliss begins to do his thing, and Brom turns a watchful eye to him and the stones.
If nothing happens, he says "So, off the see the witches, the wonderful witches of Witchspawn?" He says and for some unknown reason he feels the need to click his booted heels together.
Perception DC 37, Survival DC 26
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d100=36 ; d100=28 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 9:06:26 PM
Emrys has been rendered speechless for some time since entering the standing stones. Almost entranced, somewhat euphoric ... he finally mutters, "There is ... great power here! Can't you feel it? Oooh, I feeels it! The sensation is beyond description ... even for one such as I. Can you not FEEL it? Wait, we can not leave it ... oh no, not yet!"
Emrys sits in the center of the circle and begins to remove items from his backpack. He whispers a few minor arcane words and incense begins to smoke and give off an exotic fragrance (leyline: 36. Prestidigitation, to create a spark to ignite the incense.).
"Here sit for a short while ... have something to eat and drink, this could take a short while."
Emrys begins to chant greater words of power, loud at first, then softer and deeper. The sweet scent of blood and the musty odor of deep, moist soil mixes with the air. Emrys taps into the mystical roots of memory and forgotten lore.
(leyline: 28. Casting Legend Lore. Cast time: 40 minutes. To learn the lore of this 'nexus' of circled stones and whatever secrets he can uncover.)
The Standing Stones (DM SteveK) Wednesday March 1st, 2017 9:30:25 PM
Most of the heroes are a little disappointed that all it is is a circle of Standing Stones.
Velarin suggests to try activating the stones.
Lanliss tries to activate the Magic available, and he does get the one stone to start glowing a light blue...
Emrys doesn't hesitate. He walks into the middle of the Stones and prepares to cast a spell but never gets the opportunity. As soon as the elf sits down, there appears a satyr sitting across from Emrys. He wasn't there on le moment, and now he is, sitting cross-legged and glowing faintly the same color as the Stone Lanliss was playing with.
"Nah nah, man. You don't have the Stones to cast spells here. But you got the ladies attention, that you did. So before you leave the ladies nemed, since I'm here, is there something I can help you with?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Wednesday March 1st, 2017 9:54:32 PM
Barratore looks over at several of the the others to make sure they are seeing the same thing that he is seeing. When it appears that they do, he puts it quite simply as is his nature,
"We are looking for a kidnapped dwarf girl who may being held with others. Taken by a boot wearing giant and last we know, was being held underground."
Evaris (Kathy) Wednesday March 1st, 2017 10:51:18 PM
Evaris's magic is different from Emrys's, but he doesn't doubt for a moment what his friend is reporting. "A place of great magic," he murmurs, and then is startled by the appearance of a satyr.
"Perhaps we should have accepted that dinner invitation after all," he says, but watches to see how this turns out.
[OOC: I assume the satyr is speaking Common?]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Wednesday March 1st, 2017 11:54:02 PM
Baslim lets out a weary sigh. "Witches and fey."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday March 2nd, 2017 8:24:16 AM
Velarin watches Emrys with interest, initially curious as to whether the spell cast here may be extra powerful, until he is surprised by the appearance of the Satyr. He is about to answer him until Barratore responds with a succinct and to the point response.
"I believe that about covers it Barratore." Velarin turns to the satyr and adds "We tracked them to right near here, where they and their tracks disappeared. A scroll tube was left behind, and they are able to use magic to prevent scrying.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Thursday March 2nd, 2017 10:34:48 AM
Edsons first reaction is to go for his weapon but he resists the urge. He was a city elf but part of him was always connected to the woods and nature.
He knew Satyrs were not inherently evil and were just more.mischevious. he calmly waited to see what transpired.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+24=33 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 10:35:24 AM
(Diplomacy: 33)
“Greetings, my Lady, it is wonderful to finally meet you. My name is Emrys Myrridanmyl. I have so many questions about you, this place and these stones, but my friend Barratore’s question is the most paramount at the moment. We seek a young dwarven girl who was stolen away against her will, and I’m afraid our trail has gone cold. Her name is Sparkle. Can you set us in the right direction?”
A Fairy Riddle (DM SteveK) Thursday March 2nd, 2017 9:16:34 PM
Barratorre speaks up, so does Velarin and Emrys. The blue glowing Satyr (very male) keeps sitting cross-legged within touching distance of Emrys who is also sitting in the middle of the Stones.
Velarin knows Emrys hasn't cast any spell.
Emrys instinctually knows that no amount of sweet talking is going to change the satyr's attitude, even if they stayed long enough to normally affect a conversation.
Evaris, Edson, and Baslim are less happy with witchy powers and fey creatures but are willing to wait and see what happens.
The Satyr raises its hands in a warding off gesture. "Hey, bombarded with questions, eh? So harsh But by the ladies, if I answer, you can go away, kapeesh?"
The Satyr stands and dances about the interior of the Stones and starts singing:
“ Lupine Lord of Cinnamon fame A warehouse wooden will start the end game Powers perverse I will not speak of But young love’s lad will kiss the cheek of A sign? Some words? Nay, don’t frown See the sight at next sun down!"
He continues dancing about after he has stopped speaking. (Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { the Satyr is looking like he is watching the heroes to see if they can solve his riddle. } )
Evaris (Kathy) d20+21=22 ; d20+8=19 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 10:10:20 PM
Evaris knows the satyr is watching them, so he begins working through the riddle as best he can. [Knowledge: Local 18]
"Lupine Lord," he says. "That sounds like Jarlwolf. Warehouse wooden? Is there a warehouse of note in Jarlwolf?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20+3=5 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 11:21:57 PM
Brom listens to the satyr. Great riddles... He thinks. Brom puts some thought in to the riddle despite being annoyed by it. He thinks hard, but has no answer for the riddle. Evaris' answer seems good enough for him. Besides, thinking was not what he was good at.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+1=5 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 11:36:36 PM
Barratore snorts, "Ah for the love of..." he trails off and puts his sword away. The fighter listens as best he can and looks over at Evaris. He didn't know of one, but another thought came to his mind. One he wasn't terribly happy with. "Could a Wooden Warehouse be a great big wagon? One that is headed for Jarlwolf? But no idea of young love's lad."
Knowledge Local 5
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Thursday March 2nd, 2017 11:51:54 PM
Baslim grips his staff in resignation. He looks left and right, hoping the other party members can sort out the riddle.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+24=27 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=15 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 12:06:15 AM
(Sense Motive: 27)
Emrys smiles knowingly at the satyr after HE spoke his riddle. He notices that the satyr is attentively watching and assessing their scrutiny of his words ... however Emrys is certain there are more eyes watching them ...'we do have the Lady's attention after all.'
Emrys turns to Evaris with his knowing smile, now more smirk-like, "Evaris, you are quite astute. Jarlwolf does sound correct." (Knowledge [Local]: 20) "And we do know of a merchant from Jarlwolf, one who does business with the various caravans throughout the region ... a dwarf named Riverstone. Maybe you remember him, he attended our party just the other day. He maintains several warehouses in Jarlwolf ... he bragged about his vast inventory."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Friday March 3rd, 2017 8:19:29 AM
"that's a good memory Emrys. I remember about the fifth or sixth ale and that is about it. He also said something about seeing our site at next sundown, so whatever it is is only a days travel away. "
Edson stays outside of the circle, and scratches his chin in a show of thinking, but his brain is running at a hundred miles an hour and nothing is coming to mind.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=29 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+15=19 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 9:22:39 AM
(knowledge check arcane 29, religion 16, local 19)
I do seem to recall hearing of the warehouses. From the riddle, it seems to me that sparkle has possibly gone and found herself a boyfriend, possibly the other prisoner that Emrys saw in the first Scry. It seems this young man will be a victim sacrificed in some foul ceremony. The warehouse is only the starting point though. I'm guessing we will need to find a tunnel or such, that leads us underground.
How far from here is Jarlswolf?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) d20=19 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 1:50:09 PM
All the talk about warehouses, wolves, and riddles makes Brom's head hurt. He racks his brain attempting to collect all the information and process it before his brain fries and he feels the need to destroy some to let off the mental strain. He thinks and thinks and calms himself down as he follows the conversations. He thinks he gets it.
Int check DC19
"Ok, point me in a direction. It's time to run.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+8=27 ; d20+10=21 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 8:15:02 PM
Lanliss Iles as he notices the Satyr and seems very wary of that magical creature after he senses that it check them about the riddle. Lanliss tries to think about the riddle but it seems his friends solved it before him. Sense Motive 27 Local knowledge 21
Riddle, Solution, and Riddle? (DM SteveK) Friday March 3rd, 2017 9:36:56 PM
Brom and Baslim wait with different attitudes, waiting for the others to figure it out.
Barratorre tries to think about the local terrain, but he comes up a blank and soon waits as impatiently as the barbarian.
Edson suggests that with the 'next sundown' line, that wherever they need to go is less than a day away!
Evaris immediately jumps on the Lupine Lord must equal Jarlswolf, and Emrys and Velarin agree. In fact, the bard and wizard along with Lanliss remember that Jarlswolf has not one, but dozens of warehouses, mostly on the north edge of town, which is the starting point for caravans leaving Cinnamon Valley for Effacia and other locations in the Windbourne Hills. And yes, many of them are owned by the dwarven merchant, Dorik Riverstone who introduced himself with the Jarlswolf contingent during the heroes celebratory feast!
A quick reference to a map of Cinnamon Valley in several people's memory, and the heroes are sure Jarlswolf is only about 10 miles away. Getting back to the road and moving out, the heroes should get there by noon! ....
"Elf of the Culver, you are close but no cigar!" chortles the Satyr. "I am but a shape given to interact with mortals. And I do not serve one Lady, but the Sisters Four." He winks, and it is obvious he isn't going give any more information about that subject.
The slightly blue glowing Satyr gives a skip and hop. "Oh clever heroes, very clever! Now, I will tell you a secret and question. The secret is this: when it comes to knowledge given in situations where there are competing Immortal Powers, what one group is told, the other group can find out equal and opposing information. Now, knowing this, do you want me to explain any of the lines in the riddle?"
There is no more sensing; the Satyr has stopped dancing and is boldly looking at the heroes, his stance challenging and, you could say, curious.
Evaris (Kathy) Saturday March 4th, 2017 4:56:25 PM
"I assume next sundown is our deadline?" Evaris asks.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday March 4th, 2017 7:23:38 PM
Velarin looks to the others for agreement or disagreement. "I for one feel that we have likely figured it out enough to get us a good start, and track down those which we seek. If the Satyr gives us anything more or is more specific, our foes will also gain an advantage. I do not like the fact that immortal powers are involved in this, we are likely to face a very difficult foe, and any advantage we have will be a possibly needed one. Unless any are opposed, I say we head to Jarlswolf, and start to hunt down our prey, and they will likely be expecting company."
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday March 5th, 2017 10:01:31 AM
Lanliss thinks about the new information the Satyr just gave them and he thinks about this: If we have different groups who is the opposing group ?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Sunday March 5th, 2017 10:14:53 PM
Barratore tries his best to follow the others as they talk and for the most part he thinks he has a handle on it. Jarlswolf and the northern area is where they needed to get.
The saytr, or the thing in the shape of a saytr, now had him a bit more unnerved as it spoke of immortal powers. The opposition would gain knowledge as the Keepers did . Somehow, Barratore felt the kind of information exchanged would not be equal. "I for one say we more and do so quickly."
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Monday March 6th, 2017 12:40:26 AM "While I would like to know the identity of our opposition, I cannot help but wonder if doing so would allow them to ask for our identities..." Baslim raises an eyebrow in concern.
Stone Circle (DM SteveK) Monday March 6th, 2017 6:45:24 PM
Evaris asks "I assume next sundown is our deadline?" And the blue Satyr nods. "After that time, the riddle may no longer be accurate, champion of Domi." He looks at the elf sideways and winks. "Which is one reason the Powers tend to speak in riddles, no?"
Velarin suggests to ask nothing else of the Satyr, and get to Jarlswolf as quickly as possible.
Lanliss doesn't ask a question, but he thinks it real hard!
Barratorre doesn't like the implications, and wants to finish this quickly.
Baslim would like to know the opposition, but realizes that since the Satyr didn't freely give that information, the opponents don't know that either! .....
The 'Satyr' winks and disappears. And the Stones stop glowing blue.
The heroes are left alone in the gray morning light, slowly getting soaked in the misty rain.
Evaris (Kathy) Monday March 6th, 2017 10:06:22 PM
"Well," Evaris says. "Calling me a champion of Domi is indeed a riddle. I shall ponder it on the way to Jarlwolf." He looks at his companions. "Are we ready to depart?"
DM SteveK. Oops, I meant Pantheon. Had a brain blank!
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp73/73 d20+12=14 ; d20+12=19 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 10:37:38 PM
Emrys pulls his hood up over his head. Irritated that the rain is causing his lovely locks to go limp. This distraction is hindering his ability to recall things he should know.
"The fact that this quest involves the Powers and their struggle for dominance of the valley is troubling. I also don't like the idea that we are being used as pawns. This tale involves the Sisters Four? Four! That doesn't sound right. The stories I know of the Sisters speak of three... triplets. Unless I've forgotten. Evaris, do you recall anything about the Sisters? Who's the fourth? Very odd. My father taught me about Mittiri ... one of the daughters of Alemi. Many druids once worshiped her. We should visit the temples in Jarlswolf and educate ourselves."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 d20+19=28 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 10:47:34 PM
"Lets double time it to Jarlwolf. It'll give us more time there to answer this riddle. "
Edson waits for the others to be ready and head off. If they take him up on the idea, so be it. Either way he moves ahead of the group and keeps his eyes peeled.
Percepton 28
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Monday March 6th, 2017 11:19:18 PM "I don't like the idea of leaving a little girl lost and afraid. Don't like it at all. If that's what it takes, though, I am ready."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet Monday March 6th, 2017 11:52:02 PM
Barratore looks up into the rain for a bit and then opens his mouth and sticks out his tongue. Rain always tasted good. He closes his mouth and gazes as the others, a joke coming to his mind about wet taurs. It brings a smirk as he recalls the teller more vividly than the joke. She was fun. The group rustles about and gets ready to go and he snaps from his day dream
"I think we are heading toward her Shepard, not leaving her." He gives the man a gentle pat to the shoulder .
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 31 (34 Raged); HP: 140/140 (176 raged); DR 2/- (5/- raged) Tuesday March 7th, 2017 10:19:05 AM
Having finished with the spirit satyr, and decided on a direction, he says "Jarlswolf? Yur all gonna have to dig deep on this. Gonna be a hard run to get there."
Brom takes a moment to gather his bearings and jogging towards Jarlswolf. He knew he could keep the pace up for some time, but he wondered if the others would be able to keep up.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 76/76, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday March 7th, 2017 10:24:51 AM
Velarin starts moving quickly with the rest, not sure how long he will be able to keep up, and makes a mental note to pen a few mount scrolls for just such emergencies.
Lanliss HP88/88 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday March 7th, 2017 6:32:59 PM
Better go now, time is precious now and we have an opposing force and like the Satyr said, it will change so we need to move as soon as possible at a quick pace, Lanliss says.
Evaris (Kathy) d20=4 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2017 10:50:41 PM
"You're the bard Emrys; I'll defer to your judgement about songs and tales," Evaris says. Nevertheless, he tries to remember anything he may have heard about three or four sisters. He comes up blank.
[So, that magnificent 4 up there would be a 16 to Knowledge: Religion, or a 12 to Local or Planes.]
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 131 -- AC 13/10/13 -- F+16 R+9 W+19 -- CMD 16 Wednesday March 8th, 2017 12:35:30 AM
ooc: checking in
Jarlswolf (DM SteveK) Wednesday March 8th, 2017 5:45:12 AM
Evaris and Emrys get into a little bit of questioning debate. Three Sisters or Four? The stories Emrys knows from Cinnamon Valley say Three, the Serenbeth Maidens, Donyra, Mittani, and Teresalia. But Evaris thinks about the common knowledge from a worldly and religious standpoint, and the history of Jancassis says she was one of the original Serenbeth Sisters along with Serenbeth, Jantierri, and Karinthis. The link is the word Serenbeth, but the rest of the words are a mystery. Why, not even the names are the same!
The heroes this misty morning, however, have a mission, and, led by Brom, they get out of the woods. And then Edson takes the scout position as they hustle along (double move not run, so no endurance checks) the road towards Jarlswolf and arrive just after noon along the west road.
Jarlwolf is the largest town in the Cinnamon Valley, and the seat of government for the area. Following the overthrow of the Jarl, the Pitchfork Council was formed and convenes in the Jarlwolf Assembly Hall.
Jarlswolf is at least 1,500 people not including transient merchants, peddlers, surrounding farms or crafts. The major place for trade and the seat of the Pitchfork Council, it also boasts the only WLA Outpost, Mailed Fist Recruiter, and one of two Catacombs entrance in the Valley.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 65/65 Wednesday March 8th, 2017 3:05:04 PM
"Good... after we solve this I can knock my WlA duties out of the way. Not to mention some catacombs purchases. But first things first.. " Looking for any guards around to ask about people coming into town.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 32 (T 15 FF 27), CMD:33; HP: 102/135 Character Sheet d20+5=10 ; Wednesday March 8th, 2017 3:57:00 PM
Barratore looks at Emrys and Evaris oddly, 'Oh My' He then wheels on a hoof and jogs after Brom, which quickly slows to a pleasant walk. Coming into Jarlswolf gets Barratore's snout going, questing for the aroma of food. It had been several hours and there was that walk just now as well.
"So after some food and drink, where should we start. Not likely to get any tours of the warehouses anytime soon."
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