[DM Hugh] - The battle is joined [Round 12] d20+12=14 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 8:52:40 AM Hashamon scoops up the sword and doubles back.
Whatever Zeoll said this time must have been hilarious because the toad falls from the sky laughing taking 4 fall damage on the way down.
Zeoll's Archon strikes again with 2 beams.
Magana tries to charge the falling toad but misses.
Terser surprises it with a rage ability and lands a solid blow then misses on a charge as well.
Aex-hawk directs her fireball to press on and then fires a storm burst at the toad. The toad avoids some of the fireball. The storm burst knocks it out.
Jozhur fires an arrow at the giant toad but misses.
Rillet moves forward vigilant for any surprises.
The toad is unconscious.
Baba Yaga : dead Giant Toad Damage Taken : 151 damage lethal; 8 damage non lethal (unconscious) Insect Demon : dead
Magana Damage Taken : 18 damage Terser Damage Taken : 0 damage Hashamon Damage Taken : 0 damage
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 10:16:52 AM
Zeoll grins. "Well, that did the trrick. Finish it off, Magana dearr, and let us get back to Bonetown in case those otherr thrree foul fiends werre headed that way. Would it be fasterr to trry to get a rride on that boat, or to waterr walk therre ourrselves?"
He casts Detect Magic on the downed foes to see if they had any loot.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 1:46:44 PM "Nice work Zeoll!"
"Hey Jozhur, see if that crone has any stuff on her. She's not going to need it when she faces Gargul."
"On the getting back to town part, I can teleport myself and 2 or 3 others there to see what we can do to help, but that's all. If someone can reduce Magana, I'm thinking I'd take her, Terser and Jozhur. Magana and Terser because they kill things, and Jozhur to handle the townspeople and rally support. It's the best I can do - the rest of you will need to use a more mundane means to get there. I can leave my boat with you if that will help."
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 d8+7=15 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 3:14:29 PM
Hashamon hands Jozhur his sword back as the Rage subsides, and then uses a small cure spell to on the Rogues few obvious wounds.
(Heal 15hp)
"I was pretty useless again. I need to pray more, this loss of connection with the natural instincts that have always preserved me is hampering us all."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 4:14:32 PM
Aex flies closer to the ground and then changes back to her little Gnome self.
"Wow that was something... hey wait... do you think this Toad thing has anything sentient still inside? Perhaps it could tell us something more about where those others went to! It's unconscious after all... so perhaps if we are able to immobilize it it might speak??"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 6:48:15 PM Can it even speak a language we understand? And would it be willing to talk? I don't know if I could interrogate a creature, just to put it down afterwards, and it needs to be destroyed.
Terser tries to be rational as his rage leaves him. But he is also concerned about the others demons that left in the direction of Bonetown, and doesn't want to dilly dally too much on this side of the island.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 7:13:53 PM "Nice work taking that critter out Aex!"
"Many demons can teleport. Even if this one cannot, leaving it alive may give it a means of escape. I also rather doubt there is anything we could do to it to make it give us information. The risk is not worth the benefit - kill it now."
"Can anyone cast reduce person on Magana? When this is over, I gotta buy a few Reduce Person potions. Also, if Aex is in a bag of holding, that may let me bring one more person."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 9:43:56 PM
"No demon prisoners," Magana says as she smashes the Toad's head repeatedly. "And no miniature Tauress's either."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP64/73 d20+13=26 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 12:49:21 AM "Just finish that thing. It swallowed Ecth. Should we cut it open?"
Jozhur checks the baba yaga for anything of note. --------------------- Perception: 26
Effects: Water breathing Shield Cats Grace AC for round is 28 (32 vs. opportunity attacks), touch 18, CMD 26
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 12:50:44 AM "And we really should get to town, make sure the other demons aren't there wreaking havoc. I'd be willing to teleport ahead with you, Rillet."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 3rd, 2015 3:41:12 PM
Aex's jaw drops open as the group seems fixed on gutting the creature...
"You know... this could just be a misshapen creature that was forced to destroy us... isn't there something good in anyone or anything? ... true it ate Ecth... could it be it was hungry?!"
The little Gnome realizes she's balancing on the edge of reason... but slaying a defenceless creature, even something as evil as the Toad, doesn't feel right.
(hmmm... maybe I need to apply for a spot among the Walkers :-) )
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 5:59:26 PM "I was thinking maybe we could save Ecth somehow. Doubtful, but I think we owe it to him to check."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday December 3rd, 2015 6:45:37 PM As sad as it is, I doubt we could find anything left of his after a day or more in the Toad. Best we say our last goodbyes, though that can wait until we are sure Bonetown is no longer in immediate danger.
He leaves the fiends to be searched by the others and stands with Rillett, ready to be popped into town.
[DM Hugh] - The aftermath? d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 7:33:28 PM Zeoll instructs Magana to finish the toad off before looking for loot.
Rillett congratulates Zeoll, points out that the crone may have some gear, before offering to teleport some of the groups back.
Hashamon returns Jozhur's sword to him before casting some light cure spells.
Aex-hawk flies down and reverts back to her gnome self, questioning if it might make sense to interrogate the giant toad.
Terser questions if the giant toad can speak a language they would understand. He doesn't know if he would be able to interrogate a creature just to put it down afterwards and is also concerned about Bonetown and says he could teleport himself and 2 to 3 other people.
Rillett congratulates Aexana on knocking out the giant toad. He advises killing it and asks if anyone has a reduce person potion
Magana agrees with no prisoners and bashes in the toads skull several times. She also does not want to be shrunk.
Jozhur is of the opinion they should finish it because it ate Ecth and then checks the Baba Yaga for loot.
Aex lobbies that the giant toad may not have done it of its own volition, since killing the defenseless toad doesn't feel right.
Jozhur thinks maybe they could save Ecth but Terser thinks that after a few days in the toad there is nothing left. He then stands ready to be teleported.
You find a a thick black leather belt, (know[nature]: 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {Looks to be made from a kraken's tentacle }) a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, a headband, 2 teeth, a simple robe woven from seaweed, 3 rings and 2 staffs.
You need to decide who is going to pop into town, what you all did to the giant toad and how long you decided to stay by it if you did not teleport into town.
Zeoll thanks Rillett for volunteering to teleport. "You should take Hash, Terrserr, and Jozhurr," the old liontaur advises. He takes off the Circlet of Persuasion that he uses to boost his tact and places it on Jozhur's head. "This silverr-tongued fellow will talk you out of any jams, and if you do face off against those thrree demons, the fourr of you should be sufficient to take them down."
"Magana, Aex, and I will be morre than capable of getting therre on ourr own thrrough naturre. We'rre the most naturre-potent of us Lionfisherrs, and we'll be morre than able to deal with anything we meet."
"I'll Ident the gearr rreal fast in case we want to equip any of you with it beforre you blip out."
Zeoll casts detect magic and prays to Lady Maab for guidance.
Spellcraft checks:
a thick black leather belt, - 14 a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, - 18 what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, - 16 a headband, - 30 2 teeth, - 30 a simple robe woven from seaweed, - 20 3 rings - 18, 27, 29 and 2 staffs. - 20, 18.
Know nature on the belt - 13 nope.
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+4=9 ; Thursday December 3rd, 2015 10:33:38 PM
Knowledge Religion 9
Once Managa completes her head-bashing of the Toad Demon, she turns her back on it and asks, "So. Which way to Bonetown? Did the other demons head in that direction?"
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 11:02:13 PM
Hash nods.
"I'm ready to go."
He feels a strange sensation, as if part of him is elsewhere. He pushes it aside, ready to focus on the task at hand.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+11=16 d20+11=27 d20+11=19 d20+11=29 d20+11=16 d20+11=22 d20+11=12 d20+11=14 d20+11=20 d20+11=25 d20+11=25 Friday December 4th, 2015 12:59:29 AM "Agreed. Hashamon, Terser and Jozhur it is then. I sure hate splitting up, but I don't see much choice."
"Zeoll, Magana and Aex will go overland? I'd take Aex in a Bag of Holding, but there's a possibility you may run into those guys on the way, and you may need Aex with you. Do you want my boat? It may move faster, even it is has to go around the coast."
"We can spare a minute or two, assuming those creatures are travelling overland to the town. Zeoll, I'll see if I can be of any help with these items. Anyone else able to sense the magic in these?"
Rillett will cast Detect Magic and attempt to identify the gear there in case Zeoll missed anything.
(DC to identify item is 15 + item caster level)
a thick black leather belt, - 16 a white grey leather corset with whale's ribs bone in its lining, - 27 what appears to be a pair of blue leather sandals, - 19 a headband, - 29 2 teeth, - 16 a simple robe woven from seaweed, - 22 3 rings - 12, 14, 20 and 2 staffs. - 25, 25.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 4th, 2015 5:28:49 PM Hmmph, I could use some new finger bling...
(StevenVdB) Aexana Hawk HP65/65 - AC26/22/21 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday December 4th, 2015 5:53:50 PM
"Like there should be no miniature Taurs there will be no Gnomes in a bag either... I can fly or run faster than most!"
Aex readies herself for the trip home. She will chose to be airborne as that will give her good chance to look around. Besides as an eagle she'll go 80ft per round!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Friday December 4th, 2015 5:59:40 PM
Zeoll suggests to Magana and Aex that the trio should water walk to Bonetown. "Arre yourr spells still going, orr werre they cancelled?" he asks. "Mine's fine."
"Orr wait, was it the waterr brreathe that ended or the waterr walk? This old taurr forrgets."
Zeoll tries to walk on top of the water. If he sinks in, he tries to breathe it.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Friday December 4th, 2015 8:15:14 PM
Jozhur thanks Hashamkn for the healing, he takes the sword back, giving Hash a quizzical look.
He stands near Rillet awaiting the identification of the items and prepares to be teleported. He shakes his head and laughs at the old Liontaur's forgetfulness, hoping he actually lives long enough to be so old and forgetful.
[DM Hugh] - Time Out to Count Treasure d20+3=4 ; Friday December 4th, 2015 9:20:43 PM Zeoll and Rillet attempt to identify the treasure.
Rillett and Zeoll both identify the headband as a headband of mental prowress + 2 and the third ring as being a ring of sustenance.
Zeoll identifies the second ring as being a ring of mind shielding.
Rillett identifies the whalebone corset as being a belt of physical might +2 and the 2 staves as being a staff of fire and a staff of charming. The staff of charming is a gnarled staff carved out of some kind of driftwood.
Terser reflects that he could use some new finger bling.
As Magana nixed the idea of mini - taurs , so to does Aex put a damper on the idea of gnome - in - a - bag. Aex readies to turn into an eagle for the trip back.
Zeoll suggests the group should water walk or water breathe to Bonetown depending on how their spells are working.
Jozhur thanks Hash for the healing and takes his sword back giving Hash a look. He hopes to live as long relatively speaking as Zeoll has.
Zeoll is of the opinion that Hash, Terserr and Jozhur should teleport into town with Rillett as Magana, Zeoll and Aex are capable of handling the walk in.
Magana asks the way to Bonetown and questions if some of the other demons went that way.
Hash nods that he is ready to go, as he tries to ignore the fact that part of him is partying it up in Giggling Ghost.
Rillet agrees with the split suggested.
It takes roughly seven minutes for Zeoll and Rillett to putter around with the items you found.
Perception DC: 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears that while you were fooling around with the treasure the toad has somehow managed to come back from the dead and is playing possum.}
If you made the Perception check only Know[arcana] DC 20 : Highlight to display spoiler: {The toad has regeneration and when Magana bashed its brains its regeneration was not disabled so it could recover from the normally lethal damage.}
The hairs on the back of Magana's neck raise in warning, and she spins back toward the Toad. Seeing the level of bashed-in-ness is noticeably less, she calls out a warning and attacks the prone creature again.
+1 Flail hits a 19 for 20 dmg +1 Flail hits a 10 for 17 dmg Horns hit a 18 for 8 dmg
"I can change into an Octopus or a Shark and check your surroundings as you walk or swim home...", Aex says untill she suddenly notices Magana bash the helpless toad once again... "It's still alive! Perhaps it can still tell us something?"
WHACK... BASH... CRACK... ", as Magana puts an end to it...
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+13=21 ; d20+15=26 ; d8+2=10 ; Sunday December 6th, 2015 6:59:39 PM
Jozhur spins around at Aex and Magana's warning, "What? Put that thing down, before it eats someone."
He draws his bow and fires an arrow at the toad. ---------------------- Hits AC 22 (firing into melee), 10 damage
Effects: Cat's grace (1-2 mins remaining I think)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d100=65 ; Sunday December 6th, 2015 8:53:16 PM
Rillett waits to make sure the creature is dead, and then prepares to teleport himself, Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur.
"Magana, Zeoll and Aex - may Maab's luck be with you getting back. Be careful. I still have a spell running that will tell the location and status of Magana. I won't be able to get to you, but I'll know if Magana is in trouble."
"Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur - let's go. Teleportation can be tricky. I plan to arrive at the docks, but we may wind up a bit off course. Be prepared for a water landing, just in case."
(Roll for Teleportation - 65. We arrive on target.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Monday December 7th, 2015 10:48:00 AM
If we need to burrn the thing or use holy waterr on it, then let's do so, end it, and get moving perr ourr plan."
[DM Hugh] - Why Can't We Kill You? d20+17=18 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 12:24:35 PM Magana notices the toad pretending to play dead and lashes out with 3 more attacks. The toad not being helpless, but only pretending to be turns all blows aside with its thick hide.
Hashamon suggests asking it where it's friends went.
Aex goes to suggest becoming something aquatic before the toad is brought to her attention. She too suggests talking to it.
Jozhur fires an arrow at the toad, but misses due to the fact that he was firing into melee and the toad was prone.
Rillett waits for the toad to be dispatched, but it may not go all that quietly.
Zeoll suggests killing it with fire.
The toad stands up from prone, provoking AOOs from Terser and Magana.
It then attempts to bite Magana but fails before taking a 5 foot step.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 7th, 2015 1:55:06 PM "Well, I guess this delays our trip a bit. These things will just not go away."
Rillett will activate Deathwatch from his headband and look at the Insect Demon and the Baba Yaga to make sure they're dead, and to make sure neither shows up as undead. Then he looks at the Toad to determine the same. He'll also move forward a bit to stay in reach of our fighters. ______________________________ Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+15=23 ; d10+15=17 ; d20+17=24 ; 2d10+15=25 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 3:17:51 PM
Terser gives the Toad one last whack before being whisked away on a magical journey to Bonetown.
If he's not teleported yet, he'll throw in another few whacks for good measure to make it easier for Zeoll to burn up.
AoO with correct bonuses, hits AC 25 for 17 damage. attack vs AC 24 for 25 dmg
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+10=26 ; d6+4=8 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 6:09:10 PM
Aex uses another Storm Burst on the Toad. Perhaps she can knock it out once again...
Storm Burst hits Touch AC26 - Damage 8HP Non lethal
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 7th, 2015 6:40:39 PM "Hey Zeoll, do you know any good Toad jokes?"
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Monday December 7th, 2015 10:39:29 PM
Hash frowns.
"We all aren't needed here. Let those of us going, go!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:39:12 AM
"Surre, Rrillett. What did the polywog say to the giant frrog when he had been prroven corrrect afterr all?"
"I toad you so!"
...
"What did the toad say to his lady toad fiance?"
"I love you, warrts and all."
...
"Why did the giant frog sit on a chair made of poop?"
"It was his toadstool."
...
"Thank you! Thank you verry much! I'll be herre all week."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d20+12=28 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+6=12 ; 2d8+7=16 ; 2d8+7=16 ; 2d8+7=20 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:52:00 AM
AoO +1 Flail hits a 28 for 16 dmg
Magana growls in frustration as the Toad refuses to enter Gargul's domain. As she beats on it, she yells:
+1 Flail hits a 19 for 16 dmg Gargul take your soul! +1 Flail hits a 19 for 20 dmg Gargul is your path! Horns hit a 12 for 8 dmg Accept Gargul's wisdom!
Normal 2H Full-round attack is Flail (+12/+7 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+6 for 1d8+4).
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 1:10:47 AM "Zeoll, I was hoping for something that would incapacitate the toad, not us."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 55 of 55) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 10:39:30 AM
"Oh, okay."
Zeoll sets his shield loose (move action) and casts Hideous Laughter (standard action). Save DC19 or fall prone laughing.
[DM Hugh] - Why Can't We Kill You? d20+8=17 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:27:15 PM Rillett activates deathwatch and examines the toad, the insect and the baba yaga.
Rillet Highlight to display spoiler: {The insect demon and baba yaga are well and truly dead but the toad is very much alive.}
Terser whacks the toad a couple of times seeing as how his trip is now delayed.
Aexana hits the giant toad with another storm burst.
Rillett asks Zeoll for some toad jokes and the liontaur obliges.
Hashamon is getting impatient and wants those who are going to Bonetown to go.
Aside from Magana's AOO while the toad was standing up none of her other attacks hit.
Rillett was looking for something to incapacitate the toad not the party so Zeoll casts [i]Hideous Laughter[/b]. The toad doesn't find Zeoll funny either as something got lost in translation. (Will save +8, but forgot the +4 mod due to being a different creature type so it is actually d20 + 8 + 4 = 21)
The toad uses a full withdraw action to get to the water. Once there it begins swimming away from you.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 12:36:14 PM
Hashamon watches the toad start to swim away.
"We can either chase it, or get to checking on the populace of Bonetown. I do not recommend chasing one lesser evil while another greater may be at large."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 1:49:45 PM Agreed. Hopefully a few more lightning zaps will stop it, and Magana can put it down for good. Let's get to the city.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 3:40:51 PM
Rillett would prefer to make sure the creature is dead, but we may have a town to save. Heprepares to teleport himself, Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur. He picks up the Ring of Mind Shielding.
"Magana, Zeoll and Aex - I suggest you don't chase that creature too far. It is not our top priority. Remember, I still have a spell running that will tell the location and status of Magana. I won't be able to get to you, but I'll know if Magana is in trouble. "
" Terser, I suggest you wear this ring for now. It may keep you from being controlled. "
"Terser, Hashamon, and Jozhur - let's go. While I plan to arrive at the docks, but we may wind up a bit off course. Be prepared for a water landing, just in case."
(Roll for Teleportation - 65. We arrive on target.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 8th, 2015 4:27:02 PM
Aex watches the Toad take off. She shrugs her shoulders and looks at her friends.
"How to you stop it from regenerating in the first place?! But it did ate Etch... seeing it go means we have no chance to cut Etch's body from its belly..."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:32:00 AM
"Let's just get to Bonetown. Which way is it?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+15=28 ; d8+2=5 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 10:41:30 AM
Jozhur fires one last volley at the toad before it swims out of sight.
"I agree, we need to get to town." ----------------- Attack hits AC28, 5 damage. Second misses
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 9th, 2015 11:44:43 AM
Terser slips the ring on as suggested. He doesn't know what powers the other fiends may have, but this may give him at least a moment of surprise, or more depending on his acting ability.
[DM Hugh] - Chaos at the Docks / Like a Bad Penny d2=1 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 12:31:13 PM
(OOC: Please see the mail note regarding the toad vs Hideous Laughter.)
Hashamon points out that you can either chase after the toad or check on Bonetown. He is of the opinion that checking on Bonetown is more important.
Terser is agreed and wants to head to the city.
Rillett prepares to teleport Terser, Jozhur and Hash to Bonetown, outfitting Terser with the Ring of Mindshield.
Aex shrugs her shoulders and asks how to overcome the Toad's regeneration.
Magana just wants to go to Bonetown.
Johzur fires one last volley at the toad, before teleporting away.
The group teleporting to Bonetown end up on the docks as predicted. The mood on the docks is fairly chaotic with a number of people hastily trying to load items and people on the ships moored there.
Enoch Almraiven spots Rillett, Terser, Jozhur and Hash as they appear on the dock.
"What happened?" he asks, "Everyone is in a panic over the lights and fire we saw from the twin volcanoes and behind it. It was the Harbormaster's thought to evacuate in case there was an eruption. Where is the rest of your company? Did they fall?"
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Magana, Zeoll and Aex begin the long walk back to Bonetown along the sand of the beach. About 15 minutes after leaving the toad, you see it reappear and from under the waves about 45 feet away from your position. The toad activates a spell like ability (spellcraft : 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {soften earth and stone}. The ground for 80 square feet centered around where you stand becomes thick mud.
Magana, Zeoll and Aex : Reflex save DC 15 or be caught for 1 round and unable to move, attack, or cast spells. If you succeed you can move through the mud at half speed, but can't run or charge.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:18:39 PM (Remember, Magana has Air Walk, and will for probably another 60 minutes or so. The Water Walk I had cast has expired, but it would have worked against mud.)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:56:08 PM
Rillett turns to Enoch. “I’m glad to see you Enoch. There was a battle, but we only killed a couple of the demons. As far as we know, Magana, Zeoll and Aexana are well and are headed our way. We preceeded them to bring warning and stand with you.”
“We may have three or four powerful demons headed our way. Only the most stalwart and sturdy should stand with us against these creatures - get the rest into hiding. I’ve used many of my spells, but these three,” gestures to Terser, Jozhur and Hash, ”are strong warriors.”
“Where is the Harbormaster? We should speak with Linus.”
“Enoch, I need a runner to get a message to Yaas Farril at the Temple of Rest. Tell him that Rillett Savenport said to get the poor and weak into hiding. He’ll know what to do. We should also let the Captain’s Council know to prepare for battle. Coerator Asterion, captain of the Lionfish, is a friend and is part of the Captain’s Council and can vouch for us.”
“Jozhur, we need to warn Brother Engev and Brother Lansel at your house. It’s not far, and you may find Coer there.”
“Terser, Hash, and Jozhur - can you think of anything else?”
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The Temple of Rest is the local church/shrine to Gargul. It is located in a poorer section of town.
Spell's Running: Longstrider, Guidance, See Invisible, Water Breathing, Status on Hash, Magana, Terser ______________________________ Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D)*, Bless, Command, Doom, Detect Evil*, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith* 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D)*, Delay Poison, Status*, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon (CMW)*, Resist Energy, Resist Energy* 3 (DC19): Fly (D)*, Dispel Magic*, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Water Breathing 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D)*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D)*, Plane Shift, Plane Shift
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 55 of 55) d20+9=28 ; d20+8=16 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 2:30:05 PM
Spellcraft check 28
Zeoll declares, "It cast Soften Earrth & Stone."
Reflex save to be free of mud: 16 beats the required DC by one, sweet!
Zeoll's caster level is 9 here on the beach. His range with a Close spell is 25 ft + 5 ft/2 levels, or 45 ft. The creature is 45 ft away.
Zeoll takes a five ft step closer and casts a Command. That's a DC22 check. "APPROACH!" the old liontaur declares. If it fails its save, on its turn, the froggie moves toward Zeoll as quickly and directly as possible for 1 round. It may do nothing but move during its turn, and it provokes attacks of opportunity for this movement as normal. Zeoll is hoping that Magana will get an AoO against it, and that it might even get trapped in its own mud.
With his remaining move action, Zeoll gets out his scroll of summon fey friend III.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person (SFFII), faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 2 of 5 2nd lvl (Hideous Laugh x2)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 6 of 8. Meta Rod: used 3 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 1 of 9 hours Glibness used 25? of 90 minutes
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 9th, 2015 6:29:06 PM Someone keen of sight and swift of foot to spy for their approach and tell us from what direction they're approaching, if we do not see them first. Someone good at hiding as well, so s/he won't be detected before getting us the message.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20=1 ; d20+2=22 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 7:00:12 PM
(Aex will never walk that way home. If the group was going by land Aex stated earlier she would transform to an eagle or hawk and fly home. If by water she was going to turn into a dolphin or shark... yes she spares her lovely Gnome legs... As such I'm not rolling against the Soften Earth and Stone)
In bird shape Aex can't talk to her friends but she's worried the Toad's hungry for more!! Could it eat two Taurs??!! Could it be THAT hungry??
Aex takes her chances and casts Speak with Animals on herself and addresses the Toad creature...
"We spared your life earlier... I believe the right thing to do now is to call this a day yourself and leave... I think no one will frown upon you if you claim you could not find us... after all the rest of us is long gone." (Diplomacy 22 - Natural 20!! Right when I needed it!! Believe it or not but the natural 1 just before was a miss click... )
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 9th, 2015 11:51:20 PM
Magana places herself between Zeoll and the Toad and awaits her opportunity.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Thursday December 10th, 2015 10:20:49 AM
Hash comes out of the teleportation with a strange look on his face. He seems confused. He touches his head, then his stomach. With some effort, he shakes it off and shakes his head.
"No other suggestions, but don't war with these demons yourselves. Tell us where they are and then flee. You want no part of this hunt."
[DM Hugh] - Preparing for Trouble / Talking with Toads d20+8=28 ; Thursday December 10th, 2015 12:55:19 PM Rillett explains the situation and where the rest of the party are. He advises having those who are strongest standing with them against any demons and for everyone else to hide. He asks to speak to the harbormaster and for a runner to be dispatched for Yaas Farril. He also wants to warn Brothers Engev and Lansel at Jozhur's house.
Terser requests someone stealthy and fast with a keen eye to serve as lookout and get them warning of the approach.
Hashamon is of the opinion that no one should join the battle with the demons except for the party and that they should just be found and then the people of Bonetown should run.
Enoch says "That is not good to hear. We had thought the omens pointed to an imminent eruption so we are in the process of evacuating using the ships that were in town at the time. Some of the ships loaded with evacuees have already sailed and are moored off shore waiting for the all-clear. I believe that is where your Captain Coer and Lionfish currently are. I believe that is where the Brothers and Yaas currently are. The Lionfish was full to the brim with people when it took off. Linus is further inland making sure everyone got the message to evacuate. Since there is no eruption I'm not sure if it would be better to signal the all clear or keep the evacuation going. If those demons really are that bad perhaps having everyone out of town would reduce casualties?"
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Meanwhile....
Zeoll warns his friends of the spell cast and then tries to command the giant toad to approach.
Aex-hawk casts speak with animals on herself and addresses the toad creature attempting to persuade it to leave, diplomatically.
Magana stands ready.
The toad successfully resists Zeoll's command (Will Save 28).
To Aex the toad creature responds "VICTAATRIS STILL HUNGRY!!! BILLOOPL COMMANDED ME TO EAT FOES, SATISFY HUNGER BUT THE SEA IS VAST...CAN HUNT...NEXT TIME I WILL EAT YOU ALL!!!"
It then dives beneath the waves.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Thursday December 10th, 2015 2:07:23 PM
Jozhur ponders things for a moment before addressing Enoch. [/b]"If they were coming, I would think they would be here by now. Regardless, we best remain vigilant. These minions of Biloopl can fly and the sea is Biloopl's domain, the people are no more safe on the water than they are here in town. It's probably best that they stay here. We can fight them, we've killed some of them already."
"Set up a watch to alert us and the harbormaster's men. Hopefully the rest of our group gets here before anything happens."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 10th, 2015 5:27:44 PM "Your honour in battle shall be remembered Master Victaatris... I wish you good hunting... "
Aex watches Magana and Zeoll with big bulging eyes... she's trembling all over her little body...
Let's get the hell out of here before Victaatris changes his mind!!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 55 of 55) d20+13=17 ; Thursday December 10th, 2015 7:50:42 PM
"Well, the worrd was mightierr than the wand this time, Aexana! Good job."
Zeoll leads his friends homewards as fast as he can. Survival 17 (with two cantrip boosts)
"Oh courrse, ourr ship is back at Rrum," he muses.
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 10th, 2015 11:08:15 PM
Magana calls after the fleeing demon, "Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"
To her companions she says, "Come, let us leave this beach. 'Tis a silly place."
She continues toward Bonetown, keeping an eye toward the sea in case of another attack.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 11th, 2015 8:28:11 AM
It makes sense to continue the evacuation anyway. The ships can stay close to the docks, so if the fiends arrive, they are ready to depart, but if anything comes by sea, they can make it back to town quickly. It's not like we can scare to populace more than we already have, right?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday December 11th, 2015 12:18:43 PM "Agreed Terser, the evacuation should continue."
"I'm surprised to hear the Lionfish is back from Rum. That was smart of Tula to bring her back once she learned that we were wisked away to another plane."
"But other than that, I guess we just wait to see what shows up. If we're lucky, Magana, Zeoll and Aex will get here first. They are on their way here now - their progress seems good, Magana's at least. I cast a spell that lets me track her."
Rillett continues to monitor Magana's progress with Status, which will tell me direction and distance to her position.
[DM Hugh] - Bonetown on Alert Friday December 11th, 2015 2:00:56 PM Aex-hawk wishes the giant toad good hunting.
Zeoll congratulates her on a job well done.
Magana hurls an insult at the fleeing beast before urging for the remaining members of the team to leave the beach.
Jozhur ponder's Enoch's words and then is of the opinion that the surf is no safer than the turf since Billoopl's minions can fly and the sea is Billoopl's domain. He recommends a watch be set.
Terser thinks that it makes sense to continue the evacuation, but with the caveat that the ships stay close to the docks so that the occupants can get back into town if needed.
Rillett thinks that the evacuation should continue and is surprised that the Lionfish is back from Rum, but is glad that Tula had them head back after the party was whisked away to another plane. He hopes that they wait to see what shows, hopefully the rest of the team.
The cleric watches as Magana's status gets closer to Bonetown in a rather timely manner until eventually the party can see her, Zeoll and Aex-hawk heading towards them on the dock.
The party is now reunited and Enoch seeing this leads you collectively to the far end of Bonetown where Linus is trying to get the last few holdouts to evacuate. "It's good to see you back from Rum. When Tula came back without you with a tale about you leaving for another dimension, I must admit I was concerned. You are here now and that is the important thing."
After a pause, Linus says, "So there is no eruption but there are Billoopl's demons on the loose? It is very hard to keep the rabble united for a common goal even when they could be overrun by molten lava. I'm worried if we keep the evacuation going longer than needed the understanding that we have established may falter under the pressure of not knowing. I'm not worried about Coer and the Lionfish, but some of the pirate crews may try something. If nothing happens by morning I'm going to send the all-clear signal. Tell me what happened after you left for the other dimension and before the fireworks?"
(OOC: Everyone gets 15k xp for module 2, 10k xp from module 3 and 3k xp from module 4...we are kind of in an in-between moment...I am trying to get the next module written. As for hero points : Point to Rillett for figuring out we needed to stand on tiles to pass the first test.
Point to Hash for bravery in battle ... and another for being brave enough to come back!
Point to Zeoll for stepping into the AM Field against the metal angel and stepping up to cast Prayer in the ThermoStone fight.
Point to Jozhur for thinking of touching the letter I in ALEMI.
Point to Magana for bravery (fighting at very low hp) vs the glass thing. Also for great feeblemind RP.
Point to Rillett for RP during the glass thing battle. And another for the answer to the coin puzzle.
Point to Aexana for convincing Zeoll not to try to take a souvenir coin.
Point to Terser for leaping on the stone BEFORE it was deactivated!
Point to Hashamon for heroics with the Thermostone.
Point to Aex for talking Victaaris down. )
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Friday December 11th, 2015 9:32:27 PM
Jozhur shrugs, "I imagine Biloopl's minions have had enough. I doubt their interested in another fight immediately, since they've lost a few of their numbers. I'll leave the storytelling to someone else." He glances over at Zeoll.
"Don't suppose a fellow could grab an ale somewhere, what with the town being evacuated and all? I sure could use one, or a few, after all that."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday December 11th, 2015 11:03:03 PM I can't say I'm surprised. Perhaps they realize that without a God level power backing them, they were no match for our combined might. Maybe someone can communicate with the divine and make sure there's no way that Billoopl can restore his power.
Hashamon, Spirit Hunter 80 / 81 HP - AC 30 / Flat 24 / CMD 33 Saturday December 12th, 2015 12:03:18 AM
Hashamon is relieved that the current situation is over. The Heat-stone had proven a difficult challenge, but it's destruction signaled the end of his current contract with Lord Gargul. Hashamon felt something stirring within him, even now. The temporary powers he had gained under Gargul were fading, and his he could feel his wild heart beating as strong as ever.
Sweating, he wondered if he would be reverted to a Minotaur? That at least, was no matter. He was who he was. A body was a thing to be shaped by need, and his human body was as malleable as any other.
"I am glad everyone is safe and the Heat-stone laid to rest. I felt.. sad.. to expunge it's power, but far be it from me to turn down it's request."
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] d8=7 ; Saturday December 12th, 2015 2:44:01 PM
HP roll
Magana (Craig) [HP 93 of 101] [DR 1/-] Saturday December 12th, 2015 10:54:11 PM
Once back Magana says, "Well, according to Crenshaw's vision, Biloopl should be mortal now. I don't suppose we have to actually track him down and kill him. I want to go spend some time at the temple in meditation, but what do we do now?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday December 13th, 2015 6:33:37 PM
Aex is happy to be reunited with her friends. Perhaps they won this battle... barely though... but it does not feel like they won the war by far... Billoopl is still out there and all they did was stalling his advance.
Gaining new powers gives Aexana the ability to gain a Plant Companion! As expected the little Gnome will spend some time in the woods to learn how to use her newly aquired powers and friend...
Additionally Aex was startled by the brutallity of her friends... they were actually trying to slay a helpless creature - regardless how vile it was... As such she shows interest in joining the Walker organisation and help defeating creatures in other ways than death...
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Monday December 14th, 2015 9:44:43 AM
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[DM Jeff] - The calm? Monday December 14th, 2015 10:04:51 AM
The group starts to relax as they reunite at the docks. The residents of the town, however, are still quite active, running about and still boarding the remaining ships. They are continuing to evacuate while Linus stands back a respectful distance from the heroes, waiting to hear more.
There is yelling and crying coming from the city as another group of evacuees appears, a number of women with small children appearing. The group has about 10 women and at least a dozen children. It is hard to tell how many because many are small and running in various directions around the group, some crying, some laughing. The women are all burdened with bags and blanket strapped to them and held in their arms as they look around for another ship. The last of the ships has just pulled away from the docks, so the group stops and looks around, clearly not sure what to do next. Linus heads over to the women, preparing to direct them to evacuate overland.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=23 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=33 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 11:28:58 AM
Zeoll is glad to have made it back here. But the real question is, how necessary is all this panic and confusion? Is the town and its people in any actual danger?
That's what Zeoll is thinking as he does his best to calm people, moving from group to group, family to family, reassuring them as best he can with advice and a quiet tone.
Diplomacy checks: 23, 34, 33
The old liontaur subtly voices his worries to all his friends.
"Rillett, have you a divination to sparre? We need some answerrs."
"I do not think you will need to look further than the volcano, Zeoll. People here are rightfully worried about their dens and packs. It seemed prime to erupt, because they knew nothing about the stone, and they are frightened."
Realizing no one has answered Linus, Hash speaks up.
"We went to another place, and fought the minions of our foe. We recovered the Heat-stone, as seen in the vision of the Eye of Gargul. It was deposited according to it's wishes, and now we are here."
He figures it's acceptable to leave out his death and reincarnation, as they are not really relevant to the mans questions.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday December 14th, 2015 1:57:23 PM
Rillett unconsciously adjusts his gleaming white robes and armor. Their pristine condition belies the recent combat.
He turns to Enoch.
“Enoch, Hashamon’s summary is brief and accurate. We can tell tales and fill in the details when there is time later. I will add that we initially fought 8 demons on that other plane. We killed two, and lost one of our own before we escaped with the stone Hashamon mentioned. We fled because our main objective was to drop the stone in the Wold’s oceans and end Billoopl’s divinity. This we did.”
“Of the demons, the remaining 6 preceded us here to the island. We fought three, and three headed away from us - we thought towards the town. Of the three we fought, two were killed and one escaped. That leaves 4 of Billoopl’s minions on the loose, though I think if they were going to attack, they would have done so by now. I rather suspect they have returned to Billoopl to regroup and report.”
“As far as were we are right now, I have not seen any indication that the volcanoes are behaving any differently now than they normally do. I believe the lights you saw were from our battle, and the omens likely pointed to the arrival of the demons to the island. Did you hear anything more specific on these omens Enoch?”
“We did see the demons come out of a hole in the side of the volcano when we arrived. We should probably check that out just to be sure.”
To Zeoll, “Alas, my friend, I did not ask Gargul for any divination magic today. I can do so tomorrow, but that does not help us right now.”
“I do not believe Billoopl’s minions pose an immediate threat. I see nothing that suggests the volcanoes are going to erupt. I suggest we end further evacuation hardship, and signal for people and ships to return. We can address the Captain’s Council and the crowds once they return. Anyone have another perspective on this?”
“We should also elect a spokesperson for this. But not Hashamon.” Rillett smiles at Hashamon. “He refers to homes and families as dens and packs. The the good folk of Bonetown will not understand and may not appreciate being referred to as animals. No offfense, my friend.”
“Anyone want the task?”
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday December 14th, 2015 2:17:32 PM
Zeoll nods and agrees with Rillett's words.
"Well, I have been a trrained barrd, though those days lay deep in my past. Still, I have some small skill at talking with people, so maybe I am a good face to put forrwarrd. I've already been trrying to calm the people."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday December 14th, 2015 5:08:51 PM The spirits have not seen fit to grant me powers of divination either, though I feel as though I could speak to them given more time to focus on their power. I can say that if the volcano will erupt, it will do so in its own time. The citizens of Bonetown would do good to mind the signs of its eruption, and return after it has vented its fury. Houses can be rebuilt, families cannot. If someone more expert than I deems it safe, then there's no reason to delay the people a return to their homes.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP65/65 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday December 14th, 2015 6:20:33 PM
Aex tends to the children while their mothers look for a ship to evacuate from this island. While she does she eyeballs the volcano wonder if there's anything that could have set this imminent outburst in motion...
Magana (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=31 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 9:03:44 PM
Magana stands quietly in the middle of the chaos scanning for those missing demons.
perception 27
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Tuesday December 15th, 2015 2:56:48 AM "I don't think Biloopl's minions are coming here. If they wanted to wreak havoc, they would have done so before we had a chance to beat them here. Even if they do come, it is probably better that the people are on land, rather than stuck on crowded ships. I say signal the all clear, someone explain what happened to the people of Bonetown. Zeoll is probably the best for the job.
Jozhur returns the Circlet of Persuasion to Zeoll. Jozhur sets about calming the townsfolk. If the all clear is given, he will help the family carry their belongings back to their home.
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Tuesday December 15th, 2015 8:38:21 AM Zeoll starts moving to the people, working to calm them. He calls back to Rillett, asking about divination spells. Rillett calls back that he has none. Zeoll easily speaks to a group of women who nod their heads and smile at him while a couple of small children near them stare open-mouthed at him as he speaks. He hears one of the children whisper to another, “No, that’s not a minotaur, silly. It’s a… It’s a… Big-e-o-taur.”
Hashamon directly addresses Linus, saying, "We went to another place, and fought the minions of our foe. We recovered the Heat-stone, as seen in the vision of the Eye of Gargul. It was deposited according to it's wishes, and now we are here." Linus nods, as if hearing about the weather, seemingly not surprised at all. He replies, “So, there’s no volcano eruption? I hope you’re sure about that. The ground was shaking and darkness and light…dogs and cats living together...”
Rillett shines in his gleaming armor and speaks directly to Enoch. He provides great detail about their tasks and adventures with the demons. Enoch looks around nervously when Rillett mentions demons on the island with the volcano, but visibly relaxes when Rillett concludes that none of the demons are an immediate threat. His eyes even light up a bit when it is explained that the evacuation should be lifted and all should return to normal. He pauses for just a moment to see if anyone will contradict the decisions, then turns and heads back to the town calling out, “Okay, it is safe now. Return to your homes! False alarm!” He waves at groups of people, ushering them back into town.
Terser speaks of the power of the volcano and the idea that the volcano can erupt when it is good and ready. Enoch has already taken off to spread the news of the safety, but Linus perks up when Terser speaks. He appears torn, unsure of what to do about the evacuation and the volcanoes.
Aexana heads over to the children. Three laughing children quickly surround her, giggling and running in circles. She spins around, trying to keep up with them as they dance and start singing about some bridge in a land far away that was apparently structurally unsound. When she glances back at the volcano, she can see birds flying over the water, calm seas, and a clear blue sky.
Magana stands quietly while people are talking and running around, a rock in the middle of the storm on the dock. The boards of the dock groan quietly as the waves of the sea and the tide push and pull against the supporting beams. He looks out to sea and sees the waves gently flowing as they have throughout all time. There are a few seabirds starting to fly around the area, but no signs of anything larger in sight.
Jozhur provides the deciding “vote” to Linus when he says that he believes the danger has passed and that the “all clear” should be given. Linus nods and turns to the town, following Enoch and spreading the word that the danger is over. As he walks, he waves out to a couple ships and stops by the harbormaster who starts lowering the danger flags to communicate with the ships. Jozhur walks past the others and down the docks. As he passes by Zeoll, he hands over the circlet. Then he takes a large sack from an older woman. She starts to resist and pull on the sack, but when she sees that he is trying to help her, she nods and says, “Why thank you dearie. That was getting a mite heavy for me.” The two head back into town as she asks him if he is married.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+13=27 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+13=33 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:07:26 AM
Rillett smiles at the Harbormaster's reference to dogs and cats. "Fortulately, it didn't progress to mass hysteria," he says dryly. "But we cannot promise that the volcanoes will not erupt - only that what you saw was caused by the power of that stone."
"Harbormaster, we should probably address the Captain's Council. Will you please see that the Captains are notified as their ships return? Do you think we should also address the crowd? Zeoll - you working on your speech?"
"Tomorrow, I want to take another look at that stone, and inspect that hole those demons emerged from in the side of the volcano."
Rillett will keep a sharp eye out for anyone that is injured, and dispense healing as needed.
When we rest, there are some additional items to identify. After we rest, Rillett will also cast a divination or two to find out where things stand with Billoopl. _________________________________ Eventually, we will rest, and with an increase in level, Rillett and others can try again to identify the unknown items. DC is 15+item's caster level. Rolls are below.
a thick black leather belt, made from a kraken's tentacle - 27 a pair of blue leather sandals - 32 2 teeth - 22,19 a simple robe woven from seaweed - 17 ring #1 - 33
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 15th, 2015 4:55:47 PM
(I think Aex's sheet is about upgraded to lvl 10 - need to add the plant companion still and looking to see what loot comes out of the last battles.)
Aex uses a couple of little magic tricks to make the kids feel happy and cheerful while their parents busy themselves. If they want she'll transform into a Dolphin, pony, dog... or even a scary fire elemental.
(Hashamon is updated to reflect his surgery to take the Morphling prestige.)
Hashamon considers the crowds. There's very little he was capable of doing to calm them. They reminded him of birds scattering from a sharp noise, or a cat jumping in fright.
"The people here are no different from animals, at least at this moment."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+12=30 ; d20+21=27 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:56:54 PM
Zeoll knows that the best way to attract a crowd before a speech is with a song. He casts a new Ghost Sound cantrip to create drums and horns to go with his song. He harumphs, says a prayer, and then lifts his voice in a compelling tune. For once, his old voice does not fail him, and he performs adequately.
Perfprm check 31 (with Guidance)
Come frriends of Bonetown, folk so frree. We come thrrough dangerr, deep and dirre! With news of horrrorrs frrom the sea, But list, and let my tale inspirre New hope and strrength and brraverry
Zeoll sings his song until he has a decent enough crowd. Then he begins his tale.
The old liontaur lays it all out, all the party's dealings with Biloopl, the things we've learned, the dangers we've faced. He explains all about the Thermostone and what it did. He explains how the sound it made and the power it released could have seemed like the sound of an erupting volcano.
He explains why the party thinks it is safe to be at home. And he says that the party is set on defeating Biloopl and all its minions -- and keeping Bonetown safe.
Diplomacy 27
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:05:52 AM
Oh noes it's late and time for bed! Let's get these people and their families back to their homes.
Magana (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:20:27 AM
Magana heads to the Bonetown Temple of Gargul. She prefers its simplicity to the grandeur of the one in Rum anyway. There she will devote the rest of the day in contemplation of Gargul's will and her place within it.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:50:18 AM
Jozhur is a bit taken back at the woman's question. He was not thinking of anything like that, for a change. He smiles at the woman and just answers with a "No", hoping maybe this woman has a daughter or something.
--------------- I'll work on the character sheet, not much to change.
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Wednesday December 16th, 2015 9:46:32 AM Rillett talks to the harbormaster and requests an audience with the captain’s council. He keeps an eye out for the injured, but the most he can see is a small boy who has fallen and skinned his knee. It is bleeding profusely, but is clearly just a superficial wound. The boy, however, is quite upset and crying, plopping himself down on the ground, holding his leg into his body. His mother tries to get him moving, but he does not budge. Eventually, she just leaves him and starts walking away.
Aexana, finding herself surrounded by a few children who are utterly oblivious to the recent happenings and most of the world around them, decides to entertain them with a few tricks. When she changes into a dog, the nearby children are amazed and “oooo” in excitement. When she turns into a pony, a few more start to gather to watch. When she transforms into fire, there are a few screams and a couple of the smaller children run away in terror, but the older ones laugh and reach out to see if the fire is real.
Hasahmon looks over the crowd, nose in the air. He thinks the people around here are nothing more than animals.
Zeoll starts up some drums and horns and breaks into song. He steps up onto a small pile of sturdy crates so that his voice can carry over the crowds. Magana already knows the story, since she was actually part of it. Instead of standing around listening, she heads to the temple of Gargul for the afternoon.
Zeoll stands at the end of the docks and people hear and gather from in town. Others, as they depart the returning ships, gather around as well, creating a large crowd listening in. The children who were watching Aexana even are drawn in by the singing and the storytelling. He tells the story of their recent adventures and the crowd sits, enthralled. A few of the old sailor salts look a look dubiously at him, but seem impressed all the same. His song and his story are long and take up much of the afternoon. By the time the story is finished, most of the ships have returned to the docks, there are only one or two still working their way in to drop off their passengers.
Terser realizes that the day has passed away and reminds Zeoll to notice the position of the sun in the sky.
Jozhur, escorting the older woman into town, tells the woman he is not married. At that, she moves closer to him and holds onto his upper arm. She smiles at him, showing that she is missing a few teeth, and says, “Oh, indeed. You know, I lost my husband many years back at sea. You look like a good, strong man who might be looking for a place to settle down after all your adventures. I happen to have a nice house in town there, I hope you’ll let me show you around the inside when we get there…”
Notes: The town is starting to stand down from the evacuation, in a few more hours all will have returned. Zeoll has explained what has happened to much of the town, and word will certainly move along quickly. It is now coming up on evening, as the sun has started to set and a cooler breeze has started to blow in from the water. Many people are heading back to their homes, but the sailors from all the ships are quickly heading into the bars to share their stories and what they have heard through the afternoon. Already the stories around the adventurers are spreading and being exaggerated. Jozhur is headed into town with his new elderly lady-friend. Magana has headed to the temple of Gargul. The rest is still gathered on the docks, getting more than a few glances from the few people left that had listened to Zeoll’s story and song. Where to, now?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d8=6 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 12:12:23 PM
Rillett moves to the small boy, calling after the mother as he does so. With a whispered blessing and a touch he heals the boy's knee (CLW), "See, all better." Then he sets him on his feet and sends him toward his mother.
Rillett will return to stand behind and a little to side of Zeoll, adding his demeanor to Zeoll's effort to influence this crowd (DC 10 made, +2 to Zeoll's diplomacy check.) He'll gesture for others to do the same.
-------------------------------------- Later:
Rillett will remind Hashamon, "Gargul made you human for a reason. I know that's been an odd transition for you, but as a Cleric of Gargul protection and service to humanity will take on a different perspective than you had before. Perhaps we can talk about that later with a visit to the Temple of Rest."
We'll meet with the Captain's Council.
Rillett will attempt to identify the remaining items. (See previous rolls)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 16th, 2015 1:05:42 PM
After completing her prayers and meditation at the temple, Magana seeks out the High Priest Yaas Farril to see if he is available for a brief conversation.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 6:15:06 PM
Zeoll thanks Rillett and lingers after the speechifying to continue to calm folks and also to hear the latest gossip and rumor.
Diplomacy check to gather info:
Then he'll rendez-vous at the Lionfish House where Brother Engev lives. He wants to check in with everybody. However, he likes to sleep outside of town, on the beach maybe,
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:02:43 PM
As soon as the children want to touch the fire elemental Aex changes back into her own little Gnome self...
"No no no you rascals! You will get severe burns if you plan of touching a fire elemental! Here you go... some candy. Look I see your parents are watching... go hurry. Be good now!"
Aex looks at the parents who at first appear to be worried but when Aex casts a friendly smile at them they'll hopefully calm down. Perhaps the Lionfish still hasn't got the best reputation in town so better to work on it...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 25 -- HP 87/127] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:19:35 PM
Terser is taken in by Zeoll's stories, letting the words take his mind into a deeper understanding of Zeoll's faith, and through it, his own. He picks up a piece of shell from the beach, representing the chitin of the bug creature and its oceanic master and places it in the bag around his neck. His connection with the spirits has grown stronger.
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Wednesday December 16th, 2015 7:40:20 PM
Hashamon shakes his head at Rillet.
"I don't think you understand. I have compared the humans here to animals. They've come a long way from where I originally placed them. At least, in fear, they act in a manner that makes sense to me. I'll never understand the desires for murder, lies, and deceit, actions which exist so far outside of the natural order that I long doubted that civilization was from the same primordial make-up as the world which it despoils."
Hashamon flexes his fists and looks down at the ground.
"I no longer am in service to your lord Gargul. It was a fleeting thing, just until Bilpool could no longer ascend, was all your lord needed me for. I can feel my body and my spirit changing again, closer to what it was before my death."
He continues, his deep voice like a growl. Hashamon has changed some, even noticeably, since the destruction of the stone. His body is larger and more muscled.
"I'll never be the same, but the new blessings Ma'ab has bestowed are close enough that I can be at peace again. I will not retain the same inner wisdom I achieved through Gargul's blessing, and I will always thank him for that brief insight, but I am a being of Ma'ab, and with her I belong."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP73/73 d20+18=34 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 11:03:34 PM
Jozhur tenses up, Should've known better!"Well, I'm afraid I can't be settling down. What with Biloopl still at large and all that...seems my adventures are only just beginning." He sets the woman's bag down just inside her door, "Was a pleasure to meet you, now I must get back to the 'Fish. We need to make sure she and her crew are ready for the next voyage."
With that, Jozhur slips into an alley and vanishes from sight. (Stealth: 34) -------------------------------- My character sheet will be ready to go after tonight.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday December 17th, 2015 10:59:03 AM
Header update: 117HP, 147 raging (with new feat) =D
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Thursday December 17th, 2015 11:04:31 AM Rillett goes over to the small boy and heals his knee. As he sets the boy on his feet, the boy’s eyes open wide and he stares at Rillett. He says, “H… H… How did you do that?” Before Rillett has a chance to answer, the boy turns and runs away to hide behind his mother. She smiles at Rillett and approaches him. The small boy stays hidden behind his mother, peeking around her at Rillett. She gives a slight bow and says, “I must thank you for that for my boy. But I do not want him to get soft. These are tough times and this is a tough town. Beware those that would not take such an affront so lightly.” Without waiting for a response, she turns and heads back into town.
Magana finishes up at the temple and looks around for the high priest. A rather large elven priest quickly heads off to find the high priest while Magana waits in the entranceway of the temple. The temple itself is very quiet with thick walls keeping out the sounds of the outdoors. There is a large eye made of metal hanging above the entrance to the main temple. After a short wait, the elven priest returns followed by high priest Yaas Farril, dressed in a black robe. He gestures for Magana to follow him as he steps into a guest room off the side of the entranceway. There are two plain chairs facing a wider couch in the small room. The walls are stone and grey with a large eye painted in the center of each wall. Yaas takes a seat and gestures for Magana to do so as well. He does not say a word as he waits for Magana’s request.
In another area of town, Jozhur quickly sets down his load and makes himself scarce, narrowly avoiding a quick wedding.
Zeoll tries to continue to calm any that remain in the crowd while Rillett reminds him of his duties.Terser nods a the stories and wanders away from the docks, heading down to the beach, lost in thought. He walks through the rocks on the beach and finds a small, wet, smelly shell that reminds him of the bug demon. He takes the shell and carefully places it in the bag he carries around his neck. The smell of the fish only lingers a moment before it is replaced with the sea salt in the air.
Back on the docks, Zeoll and Rillett are interrupted by Hashamon, speaking of his perceptions of the natural order of things. He steps away from the pair and slightly off the docks, onto solid ground. He feels his body changing as he moves, and he calls out to Gargul and Ma’ab, hoping that each are paying attention to him and hearing his declarations. A young couple walking down a side street certainly hear him as he spots them looking at him wide-eyed and quickly moving in the opposite direction.
Rillett stays at the end of the dock with Zeoll as Zeoll tries to continue talking with a few of the townspeople after stepping down from the pile of crates. He speaks to a few people and listens in. He hears one sailor say, “That was some story, but do you believe it?” He hears another talking about searching the volcano for treasure. There are more than a few sailors glad that the evacuation is over so they can go drink some more. There are mumblings about whether or not there will be vengeance laid upon the town due to the actions of the crew from the Lionfish. One sailor talks about heading out of town to find a hag he knows that might be able to give him a medallion to repel demons. Finally, Zeoll suggests meeting up with the crew at the Lionfish House, but when he turns around, he realizes the only ones left on the dock are him, Rillett, and Aexana. They can also see that the Lionfish itself has pulled back into dock and sits now at the end of the pier. Rillett asks the harbormaster to request a meeting of the Captain's Council. He looks Rillett up and down and then replies, "I'll raise the flag. We'll see who shows up at midnight."
Meanwhile, Aexana continues to entertain the children, but ensures they do not accidentally hurt themselves. She hands them some candy and attempts to smile at some of the mothers. As she does so, an older pirate steps into her view. He says something to one of the women, then turns back to stare at Aexana. He squints his eyes as he tries to determine Aexana’s purpose, but says nothing. After staring her down for a moment, he turns and grabs the rear of one of the women who squeals out loud.
Notes: The time is now around sunset.
OOC: I’m not ignoring Rillett’s attempt to identify the items, but I figure that’s going to take a little time (officially, 3 rounds per item) and a thorough examination, so I’m thinking that you would need to sit down somewhere undisturbed for a few minutes at least.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 17th, 2015 4:54:38 PM
Aex does wonder what the man told the mother but shrugs her shoulders. It will take time for the inhabitants of Bonetown to trust the Lionfish crew... (ooc do we have a name now or don't we?)
The little Gnome calls it a day and decides to visit Brother Bertam to see if he has some new potion recipes.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Thursday December 17th, 2015 5:46:09 PM
Zeoll looks at Rillet as Aexana walks away. The old liontaur shrugs. "My frriend, it seems everryone else has wanderred off, wisely orr no. Let's catch up with Aex and at least stick togetherr, we thrree, in case of dangerr."
"When I firrst arrived at this town of frreebooterrs and rrogues -- and that is putting as prretty a face on it as I can manage and not put myself to the lie -- it was acknowledged that Bonetown is a, well, hazarrdous place! And that one did not lightly set off alone within its bounds. I know we have grrown in staturre and puissance since then, but still, if 20 brrawlerrs jumped on Aexana, therre, what rrecourrse would she have?"
Peering through his specs down at the small gnome, as they catch up to her, Zeoll says, "Young miss, please do stay with us, and we will trravel as safely as thrree can togetherr in this 'hive of villainy,' heh, as they say."
"My old brrain fails me sometimes. Rremind me who this Brrotherr Berrtrram is, please."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday December 17th, 2015 6:27:21 PM
Rillett will suggest to Zeoll and Aex that they touch bases with the Lionfish to make sure everything is alright with the ship, and to see if there is any news from Rum, for her voyage from Rum back to Bonetown, or from the evacuation.
After we check on the ship, he'll suggest heading back to the shared house to check on the Brothers there, reconvene with the party, and take a look at the few remaining unknown items.
OOC: no hurry on the items. I was just trying to wrap up treasure division.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday December 17th, 2015 7:41:03 PM
Jozhur hurries back to the docks and tried to find the others. He repeatedly glances over his shoulder, afraid he may be followed.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 17th, 2015 11:56:00 PM
Magana sits and hesitates under the High Priests calm, steady gaze.
"I..." She stops then blurts out, "I do not know what I am doing. Well, maybe not *what* I'm doing, but *why*. I do not know what Gargul wants of me. I know I am meant to serve His will, but I do not know what that will is for me, personally I mean. Do I just make it up as I go? How do I know for sure that the path I take is the one that best serves Him? How do *you* know you serve Him best here in the temple?"
[DM Jeff] - On the docks Friday December 18th, 2015 10:22:06 AM Aexana decides that enough has been done for the day and joins Zeoll and Rillett, suggesting they should head to visit Brother Beram. She starts off and Zeoll and Rillett move quickly to stay together with her. Zeoll mentions the dangers in the town for one wandering alone. Rillett asks that the two wait a moment while he goes over to check on the Lionfish.
The three adventurers head over to the Lionfish. As they start walking across the docks, Jozhur pops up over the edge of the dock from a nearby alley. He glances back and sees a couple things moving in the growing shadows in the alley he just left. He feels that he may have just narrowly escaped a close encounter with some of the underworld of Bonetown.
As the group approaches the Lionfish, Pinny waves from his usual spot, hanging off the various ropes of the rigging of the ship. Tula quickly steps down the gangplank and gestures towards the ship saying, “Greetings, captains, are we out for a new destination, then?” When Rillett asks for news and updates, she replies, “Aye, there’s been quite a bit o activity round these parts what with that island right near blowin’ up, so far as we be knowin’. We were nigh jes returnin’ wi’t tide from Rum when all what near happen’ here. We fit fer as many would fit ‘ere and the ol Fish held ‘em high out to the water, as we knew that’s what you’dve ‘ave us all do. Biggest news hereabouts be bout them demons comin’ to town and thar old woman outside town what ‘as protectin’ magic from em. Least that’s ‘at theys be sayin’. Give us a moon er two fer supplys en she’ll be ready ta sail for ye’s in the tide.”
Finally the four turn and head back towards town, towards Brother Bertam’s house. The streets are busy as all the ships are back in town. Surprisingly, there are already sailors falling down drunk in some of the alleyways. The smells of the streets remind the group that they are indeed back in Bonetown. As they walk past a building that is clearly a tavern, a sailor stumbles out the door in front of them. He lands face first on the ground, but quickly scrambles to his feet. He stands up in a boxing stance as another sailor steps out the door. The two sailors look almost identical – skinny, tanned humans with rough, scraggly beards. They are dressed in dirty pants and no shirts. Each has a black neckerchief knotted around their neck. The first one out the door spits and starts to speak when the second lands a massive roundhouse. The sailor’s head spins and you’re not sure if it is spit or a tooth that goes flying. The sailor drops like a sack of potatoes. The second sailor watches him fall, then turns and heads back inside. Two dwarves walk up and step over the fallen sailor as they walk into the tavern.
Near the docks, Terser stands on the rocky beach, fingering the bag around his neck and peering out to sea. His mind echoes with the words of Zeoll as he looks out to the darkening sea and gentle waves. At the same time, Hashamon, a short distance away, still attempts to have his mind adjust to the changes in his body. He flexes his fists and stretches his arms and muscles, feeling different and unsure of who, or what, he actually is supposed to be.
Meanwhile, Magana takes a seat on the large couch in the temple of Gargul and opines on how to serve the gods and how to know what the gods want of their clerics. She asks a number of questions of the dark, hooded priest. At first, there is complete silence as her words echo off the stone walls. As she is about to speak again, he raises a hand to silence her. He pauses yet again, then cryptically mutters, “You will know when you are told. Until we are told, we all do what we know.” He gestures around at the solid walls and continues, “You know what this was when you were last here, and it is not now. It was then what Gargul willed it to be. As it is now different for the same reason.” He stops speaking and the silence quickly takes over in the stone room.
Notes: It is just after sunset.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday December 18th, 2015 3:12:11 PM
Rillett will thank Tula. He will ask her if there are any healing needs aboard the Lionfish, but will defer to Captain Jozhur as far as any orders or provisioning for the crew. "Too many captains can run you aground," his father used to say. As we move from the docks to Portside House (the Bonetown house belonging to the party,) we hopefully notice Terser and Zeoll down on the beach. "Terser, Hash, we're headed back to the house. No sign of our foes, but it's probably best to not travel alone for now."
To Zeoll and Aex, "I'm not sure where Magana went. I presume she can take care of herself. Perhaps she went to the Temple of Rest. I plan to go there tomorrow, but for now we should get some food and some rest. I wonder if there's any food at the house."
Once at Portside House, we will talk to Brother Engev and Brother Lansel (two clerics of Pantheon that live at the house and keep an eye on things.) Maybe they have some news for us about the town. They are some of the few around that we can fully trust.
Then Rillett will work with Zeoll to identify the remaining items. _________________________________ Rillett will attempt to identify the unknown items. DC is 15+item's caster level. Rolls are below.
a thick black leather belt, made from a kraken's tentacle - 27 a pair of blue leather sandals - 32 2 teeth - 22,19 a simple robe woven from seaweed - 17 ring #1 - 33
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+11=18 d20+11=12 d20+11=21 d20+11=14 d20+11=24 d20+11=27 Friday December 18th, 2015 7:47:05 PM
Zeoll thanks Tula and then keeps the company of Rillet and Aex as the trio heads back to the Brothers' House.
There he helps with IDs (Guidance boosted): 18, 12, 21, 14, 24, 27
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20=20 ; d20=9 ; d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d20=11 ; Saturday December 19th, 2015 12:44:08 AM
Terser walks back to the house in no particular hurry, but keeping company with Hash and the others.
Interested, but not being of any real help, Terser tries to help with the new magic items. He must have seen some of them before, or maybe the spirits were especially close today. Either that, or he made some incredibly lucky guesses.
aid another rolls 20 (nat), 9, 18, 10, 11
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=28 ; Saturday December 19th, 2015 5:20:45 PM
Magana sits quietly for a few contemplating the High Priest's words and absorbing some of his calm demeanor. Finally, she stands to take her leave, more relaxed than when she arrived.
"I believe I understand your meaning. Thank you. If I may ever be of service, please do not hesitate to send word."
She bows respectfully and sets out to Portside House. The darkening sky does not concern her, but she keeps a sharp eye on her surrounding as is always her habit.
Perception 28
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Sunday December 20th, 2015 12:39:21 AM
Jozhur is a bit taken back at his field promotion, it takes him a second to remember that he was in charge of the ship.
"Thanks Tula, you're right, that's exactly what we would have wanted. The crew can do as they wish tonight, start resupply tomorrow. Hard to say how soon we will need to leave and where we will be headed. Hopefully we will all get some time to rest, I think we could use it." He hands Tula a stack of coins, about 10 gold pieces total, "A small bonus for the crew, divide this up, please."
ooc: Jozhur is happy to pay bonuses to the crew, they didn't sign up to fight against something like Biloopl. I'll tally it on Jozhur's sheet so the coins paid count towards his wealth.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday December 20th, 2015 4:27:08 PM
(on a skiing vacation in Austria)
Aex smiles when she finds herself quickly accompanied by Zeoll and Rillet. She puzzled by the look in Zeoll eyes... Almost as if he thinks she as squishy as she looks.... he's probably even right...
After their check on the Fish she follows Zeoll and Rillet keeping her eyes on the town.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Monday December 21st, 2015 9:49:28 AM
After a few parting words with Tula, the group gathers together and heads back for The Portside House, once again reunited. As they arrive, Magana appears from a different alleyway. As she exits the alleyway, two sailors appear behind her, then quickly turn and head back into the alley. When they arrive at the house, Engev is standing outside, having just pulled down his sign. He turns and says, “Ah, welcome back, my friends! The stories about you are already spreading far and wide. But the fears of the demons coming to town have many worried. While most here are able to fight and quick to fight, they are not sure about fighting demons in town. They know how to fight one another, but demons? I do hope that you were not followed back to town.”
“But oh, enough of that, I am sure you are tired from your journeys! I will leave you to your ways, the house is yours, as always.” With that, he bows and takes his sign back into his room. The group heads in the main door and finds the house as they had left it, but perhaps with a bit more of a moldy smell than they remember. Things look like they are in the same place as they were when the group left, which is always a good sign. Rillett leads the group into the living room, where he sets the various items that had been found on a table where he and others start checking them over.
Looking over the items carefully, Rillett and the others discover that the thick belt made from a kraken’s tentacle, when placed around your waist tightens itself into place! Then it relaxes and sets up in a way to solidify one’s back. He can tell that this will magically increase the strength of the wearer. Checking out the blue leather sandals, he discovers that when they are worn and the heels are clicked together, small sailfish fins pop out the sides of the sandals, allowing the user to increase their speed, at least for a short time. The teeth are quite magical and work with magic to help extend magical effects while the other will allow the holder to cast spells without uttering a sound. The robe continues to smell slightly of fish and remains a little damp, despite being out of the water for some time. But if one were to wear it, their unarmed attacks would be increased substantially. The ring allows a small, almost invisible shield to appear that can move with the wearer.
Notes: The belt is a belt of the Kraken, aka Belt of Giant’s Strength, +4. The sandals are sailfish sandals, aka Boots of Speed. The two teeth are both a Tooth of the Baba Yaga. One acts as a lesser extend rod, the other as a lesser silent rod. The seaweed robe acts as a monk’s robe. The ring is a ring of forceshield.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday December 21st, 2015 3:35:32 PM
After all the gear is figured out, Zeoll touches the Staff of Charming. "Now THIS I could really put to good use," he says.
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"Looking ahead, what is next forr us? Biloopl is now morrtal, but not defeated orr dead yet. Is that ourr job? To put the wanna-be godling down? I do not think I have anything betterr to do."
"If we arre taking the battle to the enemy, does that mean we'll need to head underwaterr?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday December 21st, 2015 4:51:33 PM
"Why is brother Engev pulling down his sign?", Aex wonders.. When all are in the house Aex too eagerly browses through the captured items.
To brother Engev she says "Do you know what those demons looked like?"
"There's something about this that calls to me. I want it."
Hashamon leaves, and after just a few moments a pair of pixies, pink and blue in color, flitter into the room after he has left.
"Forgive the big guy.", says Tink.
"He doesn't understand wealth or commerce, like, at all.", adds Pink.
"I'll make sure that it counts against his shares of the treasure.", pipes up Tink.
"Better give us his share of the coins too, he might try to eat them. He lost 4,000 gold once to 'natural urges' after shifting into an aurumvorax. Just -ate- his weight in gold!", cries Pink.
Looking at Zeoll, Tink adds. "I'm hungry. Have any honey or something sweet? Hanging out in Hashamon's backpack is a pretty terrible job. He doesn't shower enough. He doesn't smell as bad as he did when he was a Minotaur but..."
Pink punches Tink, then points at Magana.
"Uh.. well. Yea. Bye!"
The pixies take off, leaving a trail of dust behind them.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday December 21st, 2015 8:27:50 PM
Terser is a bit jealous of the interplay with the tiny creatures, and misses his small companion a bit. Hopefully, Sam is keeping the people at the Sage's guild entertained.
He recalls a time long ago, in a previous life or a dream perhaps, when he fought an Aurumvorax with a different set of companions. Hopefully hash didn't try to use fire. Come to think of it, he had a similar ring at the time as well. Oh, memories.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:30:52 AM
Rillett works with Zeoll to identify the items.
"Hmm. Some interesting stuff here. Of these items, I am interested in the two Teeth and the Ring of Sustenance. Except for anything anyone else wants, I'll take the remainder to the Catacombs and disperse funds. I need some scroll making supplies, and then I hope we can rest for a few days. I have some things to prepare."
"I'm afraid I'm new to your house, and not entirely if you have room for me here. I can stay at my church if necessary, but it would be nice if I could sleep here tonight.
ooc: If the DMs can tell us if there will be any down time, that will let me know what time I have to work with.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:32:24 AM
Magana glances at the table. "I'm not interested in these," she says shortly, then sits and stares out the window. She seems to have a lot on her mind.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:36:29 AM
Jozhur thanks Engev for the warm welcome, then begins digging around for a bottle of ale. He returns with a mug and looks over the treasure.
"A belt made from an enchanted Kraken tentacle, that's not something you see every day. I'll just keep the sword I picked up. Nothing else catches my eye. The enchantment on those sandals is pretty nice, my boots have the same enchantment."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 8:06:48 AM
"Heh!" says Zeoll holding one of the sandals up to his forepaw. "That's not going to worrk!"
He puts it back, laughing, and turns to Rillett. "My frriend, no worrries. Therre is rroom forr all, because some who had rrooms have moved on. Besides, I prreferr to sleep with the sky above me anyway. Perrhaps on the deck of the Lionfish."
"But serriously, will no one discuss the larrgerr issue? What do we want to do about this Biloopl?"
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 9:15:24 AM Zeoll likes the look of the staff and asks everyone about Biloopl. No one seems to want to talk about what comes next just yet.
Aexana wonders about Brother Engev, but then realizes that he takes his sign down when he is low on potions and most nights, just so no one bothers the sign during the night. She asks him about the demons and Engev replies, “Oh, I was speaking of the demons you were fighting. The stories already have them at ten feet tall with many arms and legs, able to eat humans in a single bite! I don’t know a lot about demons myself, but rumors have it that the old woman Goody what lives north of town studied them for many years.”
Hasamon departs the room only to be replaced by a couple talkative pixies. They talk to one another, seemingly ignoring everyone else in the room until one of them asks Zeoll for food. Before he can answer, they fly away in a trail of dust.
Terser’s eyes get a faraway look in them as he thinks of a different time and a different place. Perhaps a place where he fought enemies that were much less likely to completely destroy the entire party…
Rillett is engrossed in the magical items the group has found and can think of many ways to make use of the various items. He wonder if there is room for him in the house, but does spot the stairway leading to an upstairs area that contains the sleeping quarters. Zeoll, laughing at the sandals, mentions that there is plenty of room in the house for him, likely even a room he can use for himself. Zeoll does mention Biloopl again to a quiet room.
Magana steps over to a window and looks out into the darkening street. She sees a group of younger humans walk by, wearing the same clothes. They appear to be some sort of gang, but she doesn’t really care, her mind weighed down by much more serious issues as she tries to decipher her own life and that of the gods.
Jozhur heads into the kitchen and finds that the brothers have ensured that there was still food and ale in the kitchen. He finds a mug and fills it from a keg. Taking a sip, he can tell that the ale isn’t actually all that fresh, but it is ale. He gestures towards the table of treasure, but sees nothing that can help him directly.
Notes: Will there be down time? Are you an oracle or a seer? :) It is evening time. You can direct your character to do whatever you like and we’ll see where that leads! But yes, if you want to head to the catacombs, this would be a good time to do that.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 11:16:43 AM "Might be interesting to visit the old woman Goody, no? If she has studied demons for years perhaps she will know a better and easier way to get rid of them?"
(Aex has an intrest in the Ring of Force Shield - provided that it can also be activated while shape changing)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 12:23:14 PM
Rillett will make a run to the Catacombs. He'd appreciate some company, just to be safe with all this stuff and returning with the gold. -------------------------------------- ooc: Heard from DMs - if you want something from the list of loot, take it and claim full value as part of your share.
Once we return from the Catacombs, treasure shares are as follows (based on WBL): Zeoll 23,873 GP Magana 22,513 GP Jozhur 17,222 GP Aexana 17,913 GP Rillett 19,861 GP Hash 18,853 GP Terser 5,269 GP
Hashamon, Alpha Morphling 93/93 HP - AC 17/ Flat 17 / CMD 29 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 5:55:10 PM
Tink and Pink return, flittering about just in front of Hashamon. Hash looks a bit grumpy, and is rubbing his temples in frustration.
"The lug here is going to go ahead and claim the headband. It's a lot of small bonuses, but they are all useful to him, whether he realizes it or not."
Pink nods, then adds.
"That puts his share at 8,853 in gold and the headband, which is worth about 10,000 of your gold pieces."
Hash frowns.
"How can gold be worth anything to anyone but an Auromvorax? You can't eat it, you just give it away anyways. The money just complicates things."
Tink frowns.
"Not this again. People need money to buy things they need to survive."
Hash pokes the pixie.
"I never had gold, and I've survived just fine."
Frustrated, Pink pokes him back.
"You're different, you smelly Man-o-taur. People value gold because they want to. That's all your going to get out of us on this one."
The pixies dart to the treasure tables, and help divide up his parts. They push his shares into a bag, then salute Rillet.
"Thanks for the help, Priest."
They flitter out, likely to go store Hash's gold safely.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 7:23:33 PM
If Zeoll can get a word in edgewise, he'll greet the fey in Sylvan and invite them to share a meal and tales sometime.
If they flit away too fast, he simply tells Hash, "You are blessed by Maab to have such guarrdians looking out for you. Pay attention to them. If you fearr they play jopes on you, you can always ask me."
"As for the value of gold, it is easy. It is lovely to look at. It is easily fashioned into beautiful things. People keep beautiful things forr theirr own sake, and to trrade away forr otherr things they want."
When Rillett departs for the Catacombs magic shop, Zeoll is glad to go with him, although he has little shopping to do.
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OOC: Zeoll claims the staff of charming at a value of 17,600 gp. His share of coin is therefore 23,873-17,600 = 6,273 gp. PC Sheet is now up to date, thanks!
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 7:42:45 PM
Jozhur will accompany Zeoll and Rillet to the Catacombs. Along the way, he discusses their next course of action with Zeoll.
"We should continue to seek out Biloopl and his minions, they are the biggest threat to this area, and probably the entire Wold, at the moment. But where do we find them? Perhaps some divination is in order. I also have my doubts that we would fare well, unless we could isolate Biloopl and fight against the false god without any of his minions around. Maybe Gargul will contact us with instructions. Or perhaps some divination is in order."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 10:34:24 PM
Some of the items look potentially useful, but none more so than the things he already wears. He is quite enameled with his new spirit bag though, and offers some words to the spirits of his ancestors in thanks for their insight. He already feels more perceptive and forceful of personality.
If nothing else, he will assist Rillett in carrying the loot to the portal and hauling back the lucre.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 10:53:16 AM
As the group discusses the loot and what to do next, they hear a loud commotion outside. A moment later, the sounds of voices die down and Brother Engev says, “Nothing to worry about, just some of the locals letting off steam after the evacuation. Things are still a little off after that, even for this town. He heads over to the side of the room and starts nailing a piece of board over a small hole in the side of the wall.
Aexana checks out the ring and mentions perhaps visiting the old woman outside town. Rillett says that he needs to head to the catacombs and would like company. Zeoll, Terser and Jozhur all go with him to the magical portal of magical exchanges of all things magical. As they go, Jozhur again mentions Biloopl, but doesn’t really know where to go next.
Meanwhile, Tink and Pink show up and argue with one another and with Hashamon. Zeoll tries to speak with them, but they are clearly more interested in what they have to say to one another and are moving around nearly non-stop.
Notes: Enjoy your break! I will likely check in now and then, but with the holidays and families and travel, who knows for sure?!
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 4:53:01 PM
Aex will also go to the Catacombs. She'll keep the ring perhaps. (ooc sorry I can't check the items I want Aex to get till next weekend.)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 9:14:34 PM
Magana can't seem to ever find the Catacombs on her own, so follows Rillett to see if she can find something to spend her rather large pile of gold on.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Tuesday December 29th, 2015 8:25:01 AM
The wind blows through the old boards of the building, creating a strange whistling sound...
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday December 31st, 2015 12:14:40 PM
As soon as Aex gets back from the Catacombs she makes a short trip to the woods to see if she can persuade a plant companion to follow her. While in the woods she'll carefully chip away some wood from living trees to make some more wooden flasks for potions and she'll gather herbs and berries needed for making more potions.
Hashamon finds himself pulled more to the Wilds than ever. Now that Bilpool was no longer divine, he felt his path lie elsewhere.
Rather than draw out a long goodbye, he leaves a simple token of farewell, a manticore feather. The people here taught him plenty about humanity, and a little about being human. He still had to balance all the influences in his life, and that would require time.
Behind him, a couple of pixies flutter sadly.
"He's not sayin' nuthin' Pink, but he's going to miss these guys."
Pink nods, then says to Tink. "Yea, but the big guys gotta do what makes him happy."
Tink shakes his head. "I don't think this makes him happy. More like he feels it's the only way to make peace with himself and the powers that be."
"Perhaps.", says Pink. With that, the fey flutter on in silence.
[DM Jeff] - To The Portside House Monday January 4th, 2016 2:56:06 PM
The darkness grows outside as the final pieces of daylight disappear and night takes hold in Bonetown. Many in the group have headed off to the catacombs and returned quickly. The town is alive, as it always is as the night grows darker, but few will be outside alone. The gangs roam their territory and distant shouts show that each continues to challenge their boundaries.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 4:59:40 PM
As evening falls, Zeoll declares that, per his usual practice, he'll be sleeping under the natural sky, not under a confining and unnatural roof. "The ceiling and night-lights of the queen arre enough forr me," he says.
As the group gathers and Hash does not appear, Zeoll is sad, but has an intuitive feeling that the absence is willing rather than coerced.
In the meantime, the old liontaur hopes to provoke a discussion with his partners in adventure.
"Looking ahead, what is next forr us? Biloopl is now morrtal, but not defeated orr dead yet. Is that ourr job? To put the wanna-be godling down? I do not think I have anything betterr to do."
[OOC: Please see email discussion regarding Bonetown's next adventure.]
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday January 4th, 2016 6:47:46 PM
Rillett thinks he must need some rest, because his head is a little fuzzy like he's been away for a while. He has a new ring that reduces his need to rest, but the darn thing doesn't kick in for a week.
Rillett listens to the pixies, sad that his new friend left as quickly as he came. He'll pick up the manticore feather as a momento. "Hey Tink, Pink. Tell that Hash guy he'll be missed. And do what you can to get him in touch with his new found humanity."
Turning to Zeoll and the others, "What I would really like is time to rest a bit. We've been going non-stop. I ran through a number of resources and I'd like to pen some scrolls before we chase down some demons. However, it would probably do us good to visit this Goody Bess on the edge of town. I've heard of her, but we've never actually met. Her reputation is that she's a little weird, but the same could be said of any of us at this point."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday January 4th, 2016 7:22:44 PM I could see finding those demon henchmen of his and removing them from this plane. They at least seem like they still could be a threat to Bonetown.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 4th, 2016 9:11:50 PM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 4th, 2016 10:07:14 PM
"Well, chatting with the local wise woman and hunting down those last thrree demons if they arre in the neighborrhood sounds like a worrthy firrst step to me."
That night, Zeoll will sleep on board the Lionfish, rather than in the town, under the stars and exposed to naturre.
Before he goes to sleep, he meditates on those demons, and hopes his dreams will reveal if they are still in the area, and where? (Seer Read Dreams power)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday January 4th, 2016 10:17:53 PM "I haven't seen old Goodie in awhile. We should pay her a visit, see if she needs anything. I'd say I still owe her for saving my life. She is a bit strange...maybe she would know something.
Jozhur pauses a moment and stares at his mug, which is already empty, "I haven't seen a tavern in awhile either, other than that creepy place on that creepy island. Might be a good night to pay a visit to one of the local places, if nothing outlandish happens before then."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=26 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 6:57:16 AM
Zeoll agrees, and whatever he dreams, he suggests heading out into Bonetown to gather info and then to see Goody Bess.
Gather Info check: 26
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown d100=85 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2016 9:36:58 AM Rillett, Terser, and Magana spend some time talking about what the group should do next. Rillett would like to rest, but also desires to meet with this rumored “Goodie Bess.” No one seems to object and Jozhur mentions that he would like to meet her again. The general consensus seems to be that the group should rest and then head out to look for Goodie in the morning.
Jozhur and Zeoll decide that they are not quite ready for a rest. Zeoll mentions that he would like to spend the night on the Lionfish and Jozhur suggests that they visit a tavern on the way. The two head out for the Lionfish. On the way, they stop at a tavern without a name. The tavern is next to the docks and two buildings down from the harbormaster’s house. The tavern just often just called “The Tavern” and is clearly neutral ground with the pirates and the gang wars in town. Many people frequent this tavern, especially passing sailors, and there are few serious fights there. As they arrive, the tavern is in full swing, the servers quite busy running from one table and group of sailors to the other. The smell of ale and sailor is quite strong here.
The two spend some time (and a little money on ale) listening and talking to find out anything they can. The learn that Maxim Cenek is the name of a fellow who knows where the best fishing holes are to the north of town. He has caught a number of quite large fish recently. Olivia Lavinia is a new member of the Deadjacks in town and is more ruthless than most. A fellow with one eye and one wooden leg was overheard saying that Goodie Bess was actually the source behind the recent attempted demon invasion. A man more well-dressed than most pirates in the area was heard talking to his companion about some man-eating plants on the island, far from the town. You also hear some rumors about Linus, the harbormaster, secretly planning to attack Rum.
After a few hours, the activity starts to calm down a little as some sailors depart and others pass out where they sit. It is a common occurrence here and the barmaids simply step over, around, or on the passed out sailors. Zeoll and Jozhur head across the docks and to the Lionfish. The night guard nods at them as they pass the attentive man on the docks. The night is clear and warm as they board, finding space to spend the night.
Zeoll thinks carefully about the demons as he prepares to sleep on the open deck of the ship. He looks up at the skies and thinks he can see outlines of the demons in the stars as his eyes close and sleep overtakes him. Almost immediately, he starts to dream about the demons. He sees the black rocks of the island and the frog-demon swallowing each member of the party around him, one at a time, its stomach bloating massively as each party member disappears into the massive maw. When the giant creature turns to Zeoll, suddenly the volcano erupts behind it! The ground shakes and Zeoll and the demon toad lose their footing as the volcano spews massive amounts of smoke, rock, and ash into the sky. The sky darkens as the heat increases all around Zeoll. He finds that he cannot move as the lava approaches. One of the crone hag demons appears flying above him, pointing and laughing at him as the lava flows quickly and engulfs Zeoll.
His eyes blink open and he sees the dark sky above him. It is still very dark, clearly nowhere near daylight yet. He looks around and hears the ship gently creaking as he adjusts out of his very real-feeling dream and back into the Wold. He takes a deep breath and looks around. Then he realizes that the dream he just had was of his own creation and fears, rather than a real seer dream (sorry, the divination roll failed).
Notes: I hope I didn’t take too much liberty with the characters and movement. I know some live for combat, some live for role-play, and some love both. I do like to attempt to keep the action moving, but I do try to allow players and characters to make the action move. Please do realize that when I do make assumptions like this, I will never place a character in mortal danger – I’ll let players do that all by themselves!
Any other actions for the night, or to start the morning? Or is the group ready to head out and search for Goodie?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday January 5th, 2016 5:29:46 PM
Aex stays away all night... she's gone out into the woods quietly when evening came. There, sitting in a small clearing in the midst of tall trees, ferns and grasses she meditates and attempts to become one with nature. She sits still... listens to the sounds of nature... the hunting night predators... trees waving their leaves in the wind... the rustle of the wind that plays through the canopy high above... she even thinks she hears the ants as they march through the grass carrying their heavy load back to their homes... Aex does not move.
Somewhere during the night a young and curious plant comes walking up to her... Aex stays quiet... The Plant and waits a couple of feet away from the little Gnome... Both stare at eachother... they stare and listen as nature moves around them...
When dawn breaks Aexana stands. Her muscles hurting from sitting still all night. But the pain is soothing... comforting... curious. As she walks home, the little plant follows her at a distance...
"Hey little one... shall I introduce you to the crazy crew I travel with?"
She walks on... the plant follows...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 7:16:27 PM
Terser is just glad that they didn't fight any pig-like demons, else he wouldn't enjoy the bacon that the brother's prepare nearly so much.
After breakfast, he is ready to go find their resident demon expert.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:03:48 PM
In the morning, Zeoll prays for spells and then regroups with the Lionfisher party. He recounts that he heard rumors of a local witch or wise woman who might know something about the remaining demons. When he hears that Jozhur knows this lady, Zeoll is eager to be off to see her.
Over the traditional brothers' bacon breakfast, he asks Aexana about new her plant friend. "I once knew a grreenmage, but I do not think she everr became accomplished enough to have a plant frriend. What can yourrs do?"
If it is okay with Aex, the old liontaur bends down creakily and tries to make friends with the plant. "What's yourr name, leafy one?" If it has a mouth, he tries to feed it bacon, which he believes everybody likes.
Slowly straightening up, Zeoll puts one hand at the small of his back on his truss (the wide belt around his waist) and murmurs a gentle oath, "Lem's Lumbago!"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 12:36:11 AM
Jozhur enjoys his ale, and the happenings in the tavern. He's glad to be back to the place he calls home, even if it is a little crude and he has to watch his back. Life in Bonetown isn't so foreign to him, he's been around such scoundrels his entire life.
In the morning, Jozhur shares the gossip from the tavern with the others. He walks into breakfast in time to see Zeoll talking to a plant and trying to feed it bacon. "Did someone poison your drink last night, Zeoll? Plants don't talk...or eat bacon."
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday January 6th, 2016 2:47:38 AM
After a good night's sleep and her morning prayers, Kavanaugh joins the breakfast table.
'Don't be ridiculous Johzur, everyone likes bacon. '
[DM Jeff] - One Night in Bonetown Wednesday January 6th, 2016 8:56:52 AM Aexana spends some time in the outdoors overnight and is quite pleased to see that much of the island is different from the port. While the town of Bonetown is rocky and rough, the rest of the island is much more jungle-like. The town actually sits in almost a bowl, perhaps an old volcanic crater, but as soon as one gets a short distance from town, the foliage expands everywhere! There are massive trees, vines all around, and a thick ground cover. It actually takes her some time to find a place that is clear enough on the ground to sit and meditate. There are many jungle sounds throughout the night and a light breeze that blows before the plant appears to her.
In the morning, the group awakens to the sound of sizzling bacon. The entire house is filled with the smell of bacon that the brothers have prepared. Those coming down the stairs find that the table is already set with old, battered tin plates and there is already a heaping pile of bacon on a platter in the center of the table. Brother Engev hums to himself as he continue to prepare even more bacon over the stove. Apparently some ship really brought a lot of bacon to port and the brothers managed to get quite a pile of it. Jozhur and Zeoll return to the house with tales from their adventures the previous night. There is much bacon eaten, passed about, and talked about at the breakfast table.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:54:10 AM
ooc: Not sure what happened. I wrote a post yesterday, and could have sworn I hit submit. Oh well.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 11:09:06 AM
Rillett will rise early and spend some time in prayer, humbly petitioning Gargul for his divine power for the day.
He comes downstairs to the smell of cooking bacon - wow. He could get used to this place.
Then he sees Aexana standing there with a big, ambulatory plant. Zeoll is trying to feed it bacon. He imagines this Goody Bess will seem quite ordinary compared to our group.
"Well, once we have a bit of breakfast, I suppose we should be off to see this witch at the edge of town. I've never actually met her. She has a reputation as an odd person, and most folks steer clear of her." Rillett glances at the walking plant, "however, we probably out-weird her by a wide margin at this point."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday January 6th, 2016 5:10:28 PM
Aex stands perplexed as Zeoll tries to feed bacon to the plant that followed her...
"It doesn't talk much... I don't even know it's name yet... While I was meditating in the woods it just walked up to me and has followed me home. But right now I'm starving and while our friend her won't eat bacon I will gladly have a plate full!", Aex says and starts having breakfast.
The plant companion looks around the chamber... seems to sniff the bacon... it's leafs shudder... then it tucks a fine root into a bowl of water...
With her mouth full of eggs and bacon Aex smiles and nods at her plant companion...
"We'll get along perfectly! You watch my back and I'll watch yours..."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 6:25:18 PM For that matter, how does it see to watch your back? Does it sleep? It may be nice to have something friendly constantly aware during the night.
Terser enjoys his breakfast, and seeing it doesn't seem to want any meat products (crazy!), he casts his gaze around for any potted plants the brothers might keep and any associated soil or fertilizer.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:50:16 PM
Zeoll laughs at Rillett's "weird" comment and at Aex's plant. He eats a second helping of bacon and eggs and then is eager to head out of town to the wise woman's abode.
"Which is wherre, exactly, Jozhurr old pal?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 7th, 2016 12:54:59 AM
"I am not too keen on the idea of pursuing Biloopl to an underwater lair."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday January 7th, 2016 1:30:41 AM
"I'm not keen on that either, Magana. Hopefully there's another way. We can hunt his minions for the time being, or maybe they will hunt us. They seemed to know right where to find us as we were dropping that stone in the water."
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