[DM Jeff] - Morning in Bonetown Thursday January 7th, 2016 10:01:42 AM
The group continues to relax in the morning as discussions start to turn to the mysterious witch at the edge of town and the new plant that appears to be following Aexana around. After much discussion and much consumption of bacon, the group decides that they need to seek out the witch first. Zeoll asks Jozhur where they might find the witch, but Jozhur is not exactly sure. When he met her previously, it was at the edge of town, not at her house. There are rumors that she lives outside town to the north. As Aexana can attest, the land outside the town of Bonetown is quite wild and overgrown. Much of the island is a thick jungle and it would take quite a bit of effort – or perhaps magic – to keep an area clear enough to live in.
The brothers say that they will take care of cleaning up after the breakfast and tell the group that they should feel free to head out and “save the Wold” while they’re out. Heading out into the streets, they find the streets are quite a bit quieter than last night. Many sailors wake up late, especially after busy nights like last night. As they head to the docks, there is some activity. There are sentries on duty, as always, at the warehouses and at some of the docks. There are a few dock workers already working to load ships back up that had been unloaded yesterday to assist with the evacuation. The group heads towards the north side of town and towards the hill that leads out of town and into the jungles of the island.
Towards the edge of town, the path that leads to the end of the town runs along the docks and the beach where the docks end. As the group reaches that area, Magana glances out to sea and sees a small boat slowing making its way to shore. There is a person in the boat, paddling the boat and also bailing – the boat is clearly just barely staying afloat. As the small boat gets closer to land, it continues to sink more and the frustration of the person rowing the ship can be seen. Eventually, the person gets out of the boat into chest-deep water, reaches into the boat, pulls out a chest, and starts wading towards the shore, directly towards the group.
Notes: At some point we’re going to need some marching order, you know, just in case… Also, please welcome our newest player, Ed!
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday January 7th, 2016 4:34:49 PM
Jozhur sighs, "It's been awhile since I've seen old Goodie, I'm not sure I could find her place again. I'd probably just get us lost if I tried to lead the way, I'm no woodsman. She was lIvins alon the shore when she rescued me."
As the group heads out of town and sees the person struggling with a chest, Jozhur wades into the water and offers a hand. "Greetings! Would you like some help getting that to shore?"
------------------------- ooc: Jozhur initially washed up at Goodie Bess' hut outside of town. That's been some time ago, Jozhur is no skilled outdoorsman, and he was new to the area. Seems reasonable he wouldn't remember the exact location.
Jozhur either brings up the rear to cover the group's back or travels just behind the heavies. With the current group makeup, he or Zeoll are probably best to bring up the rear.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Thursday January 7th, 2016 6:01:12 PM
Reggie seems to be struggling with the small chest but more so out of frustration at something else as opposed to actually having difficulty with the chest.
She seems to be muttering various curses in Orcish under her breath. Currently she does not seem to be wearing very much. Some tattered pants, no shoes, a torn sleeveless men's shirt. Her exposed skin at first seems to be a little wrinkled but it is soon apparent that those are scars. most likely from a whip.
Her wrists have definitive markings of having been wearing manacles for some time. The chest itself is of orcish design and even bears the markings of the Bloodkin.
As Joshur approaches she is apparently caught a little of guard as his offer to help causes her to jump slightly. turning to face the one who addressed her she looks a bit defensive.
from the front she is wearing a simplistic necklace, (a simple string holding a crudely carved pendant depicting the ancient High Woldian symbol of Domi.
She starts to address the man in orcish, but quickly stops and revert to common. Who are you, you gonna send me back? you best not try,
Reggie is defensive and protective of the chest she is bearing.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday January 7th, 2016 6:21:24 PM Easy now - we're not in the business of sending anybody where they don't want to be. At least not any who aren't out to profit from the suffering of others. Looks like you were on the other side of that for a time though, so all we'll be offering is a helping hand, and maybe some leftover bacon from breakfast.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Thursday January 7th, 2016 7:04:38 PM
Reggie regards the words a moment. she lowers her hands upon hearing bacon, actually any breakfast would do at this point.
Bacon? Breakfast?
She is a little hesitant to fully trust them,, but hunger can make people due strange things.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday January 7th, 2016 7:08:04 PM
Rillett will smile at this new person. He's spent many years working with the down and out in Bonetown, and knows they can be a touchy lot until you spend some time with them.
Rillett is dressed in white from head to toe, with a gleaming, white breastplate and clothes that look clean and freshly pressed. He wears a mithral circlet on his brow that beard Gargul's symbol, and a symbol of Gargul around his neck. His wooden shield has a symbol of Gargul on it, and at his belt is a mace.
"I'm not sure where we'd send you back to even if we did. At least not on that boat," gesturing to the sinking vessel.
"My name is Rillett and you are welcome here. You have arrived in Bonetown. Have you been here before? Is there someone or something here you seek? I see you carry Domi's symbol. Bonetown can be a rough place."
"We are on our way somewhere at the moment, or I'd take you back to our place to let you clean up. Actually, that might be best. We didn't really have an appointment set. Why don't we return to our house and give this traveller a meal and some fresh clothes? It will only delay us a bit, and it seems like the least we could do. It's not like Goodie Bess is expecting us."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Thursday January 7th, 2016 9:45:26 PM
The old liontaur also welcomes the newcomer. His once-auburn mane is mostly grey and silver now. He wears spectacles and a back brace, if that's what that wide belt is. And he carries a honking huge wood shield carved with symbols of nature.
"I am Zeoll, a Seerr of Maab, and Crradled of Eberryon," he says, in a thick accent. "Please be welcome among us. Are you fleeing the minions of Biloopl? We have set ourrselves against the upstarrt godling, and we seek its demonic minions to battle."
As to how to get to the wise woman's house, well, if she is on the coast, then we should just start walking along the shore, and we'll get there.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 7th, 2016 10:51:18 PM
Magana evaluates the newcomer with a practiced eye. At 8 and a half feet, she towers over most of the others. That and her nearly white fur and horns make her stand out like a (pardon the pun) bull in a china shop.
"Be welcome stranger. I am Magana the Tauress. I say this up front because most humans have never seen a female Taur off the Isles, and I tire of correcting the assumption that I am a male."
Her deep voice is very calm and courteous and she is remarkably well spoken, although her pattern of speech seems a bit formal and archaic. Odd for someone who is clearly of the meat-shield variety.
"I surmise that you have escaped and long captivity, and thus likely have no local resources to draw upon. Clearly you are tough enough to fend for yourself, but in the spirit of charity, I offer you my good-will and assistance. I believe the rest of my comrades will also welcome you if that is your will.
"I propose we make a quick stop at our ship, the Lionfish, to let you take stock, have some bacon, and introduce yourself before we continue.
"Have you a name you would care to share with us?"
Magana gestures politely back towards the harbor, intending to head to the ship (it being closer than the Portside House) if all agree.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Thursday January 7th, 2016 11:33:09 PM
Reggie is a bit taken aback at all the attention. she eyes the Taur with curiosity. most likely she has never seen a Taur, male or female.
name? I'm, she pauses a bit like she is trying to remember, Reggie.
someone mention food? and some rum I hope Reggie is more interested in getting some food before anything else.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday January 8th, 2016 12:08:34 AM "The ship! Good thinking Magana."
To Reggie, "You seem to be about Tula's size, she may have some clothes that'll fit you. So, whatcha got in the chest?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday January 8th, 2016 12:38:23 AM
Magana sniffs at the chest. "It's not bacon," she says dismissively. Clearly she has no interest in a non-bacon scented chest.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday January 8th, 2016 1:46:38 AM
Aexana, the little Gnome, walks up to the newcomer and smiles. The plant companion seems to follow in her shadow... Aex looks up at the Half-Orc lass...
"You seem stranded? When time comes and your belly stops growling I sure am curious to hearing your tale miss... I'm Aexana and this... " she says as she points at the plant that follows Aex's every move, "... this is... well I don't know yet... but we'll get acquainted sooner or later... Are you injured? " the little Greenmage asks as she scans the Half-Orc woman's body up and down.
[DM Jeff] - Morning in Bonetown Friday January 8th, 2016 9:31:04 AM
The group meets the newcomer and suggests that the group head to their ship, The Lionfish.
Notes: Feel free to keep up introductions and conversations. This is where the DM really has to sit back a little and resist shoving the group along as they get to know the new arrival. Free form away here and do post as much as you like. If it gets slow, or if you post that you want to move along, I'll be sure to get things moving towards death... uh... I mean, "adventure" quickly!
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 8th, 2016 5:16:49 PM
just to note.... Reggie is human....
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday January 8th, 2016 5:52:40 PM
Seemingly, bacon is the great ice breaker. Truly, who can resist it?
So, Reggie, how did you come to be in that leaky boat? I admire your tenacity for keeping it afloat all the way here. Must have been quite the journey.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Friday January 8th, 2016 6:24:56 PM
Jozhur spots the Bloodkin emblem on Reggie's chest. "Hmm, you're escaped from the Bloodkin, eh? Don't fret, those slavers are no friends of ours. My..." Jozhur fingers each of the weapons on his waist and the bow on his back, [b]"hmm, I don't have the weapons anymore, but I've spilled their blood in the past, freed slaves from them, and would do so again."
Jozhur is a pretty typical sized human. Though he is rather slightly built, he appears fairly athletic. The jet black shaggy mop of hair on his head would probably be almost shoulder length, if he were to comb is straight. He's dressed in a baggy dark gray jacket and pants, along with a very dark green cloak. He carries a finely crafted longbow on his back and a few weapon hilts can be seen through the opening in the front of his jacket. A mithril shirt also peeks from under his coat.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 8th, 2016 6:48:45 PM
Reggie grabs the Chest and carries it on her shoulder as she is escorted to the ship.
She never does answer about the chest contents, well at least not right now.
Reggie seems to know her way around a ship as she is brought on board. checking things out.
eventually she is shown where to the galley for some food. Reggie practically makes a pig of herself, like she has not had a decent meal in a very long time. She does not answer questions immediately as she is to busy stuffing her face.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 104 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday January 8th, 2016 8:00:06 PM
Magana tracks down Tula and hands her 10gp.
"Would you please dig up some clothes for our castaway guest, restock our bacon and distribute the remaining gold to the crew?"
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 8th, 2016 8:26:48 PM
Reggie starts to finish, well mainly cause there is getting to be little left to eat. looking about, got any Rum? she asks.
As she slows down a bit. Thanks for the meal. its been a long time since I got any real kindness. she pauses, wait, you guys don't plan of eating me or anything?
The one thing she isn't doing right now is answering the questions. it almost seems deliberate in her avoidance.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday January 8th, 2016 10:47:39 PM
Straight-faced, Magana says, "I don't eat humans anymore. Elves are much tastier."
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 8th, 2016 11:00:58 PM
Reggie glances toward the Minotaur. she glances at her chest then back at the Minotaur. There is that awkward silence for a moment.
Good thing I am not an elf then. she says breaking the silence.
she looks as straight faces as she can returning a glare at the Minotaur. then she cracks a smile.
So, you have questions, and I might have some answers. of course forgive me if I am not exactly the trusting sort. at least not yet.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+18=28 ; d20+29=39 ; Saturday January 9th, 2016 4:02:25 AM
As the party moves aboard the Lionfish, Rillett observes how Reggie moves deftly across the ship, noting her attention to the ship's details. (Perception 28). Clearly, she has some skill aboard a ship. Or maybe she's looking at the ship's defenses and limitations. She also seems to be avoiding our questions.
We now face an adversary from the sea, whose minions seem to come from the sea. And our recent friend has come from the sea as well. Seems rather coincidental. Could be one of the demons we fought in some sort of a disguise.
As they go below, he will lag behind and cast a silent (rod) Deeper Insight. Shortly after this, Rillett's eyes will turn a milky white, as he continues to observe Reggie for one minute (Probe Psyche with a Sense Motive 39). ____________________________ Spell: Deeper Insight - You gain a +10 insight bonus on all Sense Motive checks for the next 9 minutes.
Probe Psyche - The soulseeker gains the ability to look at any living creature and get a sense of its past lives. This ability turns the seeker's eyes completely milky white. After one minute of observation and/or conversation, a seeker can use this ability, with a Sense Motive check at DC 30, to know the creature's alignment and fully understand the creature's personality. This also gives the seeker insight into that particular creature, gaining a +2 Insight bonus to attacks, armor class, and spell DC against the creature.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Saturday January 9th, 2016 9:44:41 AM
OOC to Rillett's spell: Highlight to display spoiler: {Reggie is good aligned but she is nervous and a little scred. she was just invited in by a group of "creatures" that she has never encountered before. (a Minotaur and a walking plant just to name a couple) Having recently escaped being a slave she seems worried that you are also slavers. The spell reveals that Reggie has had a very long life of imprisonment to slavery probably since she was a child.}
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Saturday January 9th, 2016 5:59:58 PM
Magana finally breaks into a grin. "Glad to see you can joke, but I have no questions of you. We've all come together with a past we may not wish to discuss. We," she gestures to the others, "now seek a resident of these part to question her with regards to some demons we recently faced. If you feel up to it, I invite you to accompany us. If not, feel free to take your leisure here, or make your own path and we will wish you well. Either way, we will soon need to continue to the destination we sought when we crossed paths. What say you?"
ooc: just making an opportunity for the story to move forward more quickly, not trying to push.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday January 11th, 2016 2:45:50 AM
(sorry for the mistake... from the descriptions I mistook Reggie for a Half-Orc :-D )
Since Reggie does not appear to be injured Aex leaves the talking to others. She's never been good at it in the first place. The little purple-pink haired Gnome, all dressed in vibrant greens, turns to the plant companion that seems to trail wherever the Greenmage lass goes... Fact is, Aex looks pretty frail and carries only a sling and a sickle... clearly she's not in this group's front line...
[DM Jeff] - Morning in Bonetown Monday January 11th, 2016 9:57:36 AM
Conversation continues as the group heads to the Lionfish. There is discussion about slavers and Reggie does seem a bit nervous around the group, but not so nervous that she has lost her appetite. Once aboard, Magana sends Tula on a couple errands, which Tula quickly completes. Reggie is presented with a set of clothes while if not new, are in good shape. They might not be a perfect fit, but they are indeed close.
Rillett is a bit nervous about the new arrival and spends some time delving into some serious secrets. Anyone who looks will notice that Rillett’s eyes have gone milky white, and not in a friendly way. As the group relaxes on the ship, the sun rises a bit more into the clear sky. There are a couple small clouds floating far out to sea, but otherwise it looks to be a clear, warm day. Activity on the dock picks up as sailors load and unload ships and ships take to the sea. Magana casually mentions that the group was on the way to visit someone as the discussions and discoveries continue.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 11th, 2016 1:22:29 PM
Zeoll paws at the deck. "We can sail the Lionfish along the coast orr walk it, but we should rreally be going off to see the wizarrdess."
His tail swishes with impatience.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Monday January 11th, 2016 6:27:21 PM
Reggie accepts the clothes and starts to change. apparently no modesty and begins changing in front of everyone.
Before she gets to far, and realizing she is getting a few stares. she just looks at them, What? I'm changing. like it is no big deal.
The short time she was mostly disrobed, her body is covered in marks from whip lashes. Before she covers it up, there are signs of a large cut in her chest from a wound long ago. she does wear a second necklace, holding a key.
(this is not an active bleeding wound but rather a surgical scar.)
Once she is dressed. Thanks for the clothes and thanks for the food. So, where are you guys heading? I guess I am supposed to repay you for this stuff.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 11th, 2016 9:14:56 PM
Magana waives her hand in negation of Reggie's mention of repayment.
"Don't even consider it. It is the duty of all good people to help those in need. If there is anything else you require, just ask. If it is reasonable, it will be done.
She smiles again. "We have been fairly successful of late in profiting from the destruction of evil-types. Fighting for good and gold. What more could a person ask for?" She continues without pause for an answer to the obviously rhetorical question.
We," she gestures to the others, "now seek a resident of these parts to question her with regards to some demons we recently faced. If you feel up to it, I invite you to accompany us. If not, feel free to take your leisure here, or make your own path and we will wish you well. Either way, we will soon need to continue to the destination we sought when we crossed paths. What say you?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 11th, 2016 9:19:46 PM
By the way, Magana did not react to Reggie changing clothes in front of them other than an admiring look at her scars. Anyone who could remain strong after that kind of treatment has her approval.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday January 11th, 2016 9:23:24 PM
By the way, part two: Magana returned from the catacombs with new set of rough hide armor to replace her chainmail, and a newer, smaller backpack.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday January 11th, 2016 9:50:43 PM
Jozhur shakes his head at the sight of Reggie's scar covered body, "You're more than welcome to travel with us, those filthy slavers may be looking for you, and we'll see that you aren't captured. If you want, we could pay them a visit sometime in the future and see that you never have to worry about them again."
He turns back to the others, "Goodie's place may be hard to see from ship, we could sail right by it. Probably better off on foot. We can also let the crew stay in port that way."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday January 11th, 2016 9:55:26 PM
Jozhur looks back to Reggie and stares suspiciously at the large scar on her chest. He opens his mouth to say something about it, but keeps silent.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Monday January 11th, 2016 10:28:11 PM
Reggie thinks things over for a bit, I think I will take you up on that offer.
she goes to the chest and pulls out the key, now lets see what I got in the haul from that ship.
opening the chest, Reggie sifts through the contents. she finds a hat (a tricorn style hat) and what looks like an overcoat made of supple leather. A pair of leather bracers and a black belt.
She puts on the items she pulled out then pulls out a pouch. opening it up she sifts through it. who here is the Captain of this crew?
Assuming that one of the party is in command.
she pulls out a small red ruby fro the pouch and tosses it at the captain. should cover the food I ate. she then tucks the pouch into one of the coat's pockets.
ooc: the ruby is worth about 50 gold I figured it would be pirate like to carry excess cash in various types of gems and such as well as coin.
One thing, If I help you on this little endeavor, as payment, I want to be made a part of the crew. this is a fine ship, I am sure I can bring lots to her success, given my experience.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday January 12th, 2016 2:38:45 AM
Aex winces when she notices the scars on Reggie... the woman must have gone through a lot! The surgical cut for Aex is the most interesting though... Then seeing her clothes it makes Aex suspect she's been part of a few sailing crews before?!
"Looks like you'll have a lot of tales to tell when you're ready for sharing them Lady Reggie. Not speaking before the captain of course but I'm sure we can use an extra pair of experienced hands on board of the Lionfish."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday January 12th, 2016 8:22:54 AM
Zeoll, an old-fashioned type, averts his eyes as Reggie changes.
In answer to her last statement about joining the crew, the old liontaur says, "I am surre we'll be prroud to have you join the Lionfisherrs, as we call ourrselves."
He agrees that they will miss less if they travel the coast on foot rather than by sail. "Captain Jozhurr, you arre rright. Lead us, and we'll make a good walk of it."
He admires Magana's new armor. "Is that the Charrging RHINO Hide Arrmorr of which I have hearrd, my dearr?" Zeoll is careful to prronounce it perfectly, and smiling. "Orr is it Rreally Hide In Name Only?"
[OOC: Sorry, could not help myself!]
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach Tuesday January 12th, 2016 9:01:03 AM
The sun feels warm as it rises, bathing the ship in rays of light. Zeoll is ready to move along, but the rest of the group is still being polite to their new guest and the walls of suspicion appear to be lowering quickly. There is some discussion about how to get there, but eventually the group agrees that they need to seek out the witch and Reggie has agreed to go along with the Lionfishers. One of the crew groans at Zeoll’s attempt at a joke about Magana’s new armor.
The berth of the Lionfish is near the north end of the docks of Bonetown. The rocky beach continues along the edge of town and beyond the docks as it leads to the black rock cliffs north of town. There is a meager trail that leads up the edge of the beach and into the jungle that is the rest of the island, but clearly there are very few who wander far from the “civilized” area of the town. As the crew is preparing to depart, they notice a small, misshapen, stooped creature making its way down the beach towards the docks and the town. This creature appears to be bent in two and carrying something metal in its hands. Could it now be another minion of Billoopl or a demon finally reaching the town? A sailor on the docks calls out and points in alarm.
Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {Clearly this is a human, not a demon, but is quite physically twisted.} Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember seeing this figure around town before, but you cannot recall when or where. } Perception DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {This is quite likely the blood witch Goodie Bess.}
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=25 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2016 12:18:35 PM
Zeoll Perception 25
Zeoll sees that the bent figure is a human woman, maybe even the very one they were seeking. He rushes over to help her and offers healing.
"Ma'am, arre you alrright? Let us help you."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+12=25 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2016 2:03:07 PM
Hearing Zeoll call the woman they seek a wizardess, he wonder at the difference between witches, wizards, and sorcerers. He hasn't had much experience with any of them.
Noticing the hobbled woman at the same time as Zeoll, he also rushes over and offers an arm should she wish it. Can we assist you to your destination, ma'am? And perhaps ask a few questions on the way? I believe we've been looking for you and wish to benefit from your expertise.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=14 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2016 5:07:34 PM "Officially, I'm the captain. This is kind of a democracy though, feel free to share any thoughts."
Jozhur spots the creature walking along the shore, but he's not sure what he is looking at. He follows along behind Zeoll to investigate. ---------------------------- Perception: 14
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+19=20 ; d20+25=43 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+11=12 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 5:18:59 PM
Rillett is deeply moved, both by what he divined of Reggie's past, and by the scars she now wears. The one on her chest is telling. He is clearly fighting back tears as he speaks.
"Reggie - forgive me, but I have looked within you, and I see that you are good at heart. I needed no insight to know that you have faced much adversity - your scars tell us all we need to know. The one on your chest suggests suggests a heartseed, but I have seen your soul and I know that you are not under Ga'al's control. Magana speaks for all of us - any that would return you to slavery would have to come through us to do so. You are safe here."
"As turnabout is fair play, I will tell you a bit of my past that even some of my friends here do not know. I had a privileged but dark childhood. I am a child of the Savenport family here in Bonetown. My family are criminals and have done some terrible things. My two brother's died senseless deaths, and my sister is a prostitute here in town. I carry the shame of my family, and have committed my life to Gargul in the hopes that I can spread his teachings of how sacred life is - to be valued and cherished and lived in freedom and light. We are not so different, you and I. My scars are just not as visible."
"You are welcome as a member of our little band." ----------------------------------------- As we walk down the beach, Rillett can see that this person is twisted up and carrying a burden. As others go to help her, Rillett will scan the sea, beach and the area around us. He will ready an action to dispel any hostile magic being cast. ----------------------------------------- Perception 20 to see this person is familiar. Sense Motive 43 to see if she has some sort of hostile intent (very hard to tell from here) Perception 23 to scan for threats. Spellcraft 12 to detect a spell being cast.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 d20+14=30 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2016 7:42:50 PM
{perception roll is 30, Though I doubt Reggie would even know Goodie no matter what the roll, same as for seeing her around town (unless it was like in the past few hours)}
Jozhur received the small ruby from Reggie as payment for the food she was given. (value was 50 gold)
The look on Reggie's face confirms the Heartseed, but she does not confirm it in her voice. it is most likely something she does not wish to discuss (at least not right now)
Reggie smiles as she seems to be accepted. she only hopes that she does not kill them when she "changes" I will do my best Captain she says to the others but centered on Jozhur.
She follows along on the beach keeping a pace or so behind. looking to see where she is most needed in the line-up. when the strange person is seen Reggie stops and watches. Not sure what information is needed or truly even why. demons were best left undisturbed in her mind.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+12=25 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2016 10:33:10 PM
percep 25
Magana smiles at Zeoll's bad attempt at humor. "Rhino Hide armor? No." She looks down and back up quickly in mock surprise. "Oh, no! It *is* Rhino Hide! I specifically asked for 'Run and Hide' armor. Scammed again!"
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Magana is surprised and pleased to have run across the witch so soon, but leaves the inquisition to the magical tossers.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+17=24 ; Wednesday January 13th, 2016 4:12:23 AM
Aex notices someone coming towards the beach but can't seem to recall who it is... The moment Zeoll points to Goodie Aex is quite surprised... the old Taur still has good eyes it seems!
"Well... looks like we won't need to go find Goodie... she found us... and I would even be more surprised if it's good news she brings...
Lady Reggie... you'll be most welcome I guess if we're ever going to face the demons we faced before again... , Aex says to Reggie and with a smile she adds, "Feel free to reconsider!"
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach Wednesday January 13th, 2016 11:42:59 AM
The salt breeze blows in gently from the water, cooling the air a bit, but it is still getting quite warm. Looking over at the hunched figure, Zeoll and Terser move quickly to the woman while the others follow at a more cautious distance. As the group gets closer, they can see the woman is quite twisted: she has an unnaturally long, hooked nose that has a number of unpleasant warts on it. Her left ear is completely missing, as are some teeth and the middle finger from her right hand. You can see the item she is carrying is a small cauldron with a lid and a curved handle.
She croaks, “It is good to see you again, Jozhur, though your group looks a little different than the last time I saw you, stronger too.” To everyone else she says, “Pleased to meet you. I am Goodie Bess.”
“Well dearies, I come bearing a gift, Bess’s famous pond apple cobbler. Who wants some? Don’t be bashful, I brought plenty to share.” She puts her cauldron down and from a pocket pulls out several simple wooden bowls and spoons and a ladle.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Wednesday January 13th, 2016 2:22:28 PM
Reggie does her best to look tough and uninterested, but the thought of cobbler perked her interest.
she tries to sneak a peek at the cobbler looking to get herself in position to get as much as she can.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+25=26 ; Wednesday January 13th, 2016 2:25:39 PM
Rillett's not quite sure what "pond apples" are, but they don't sound good. Who shows up on the beach with pie?
He mutters, "I got a bad feeling about this" as he walks up and pulls some ointment out of his pocket. Applying the ointment, he casts True Seeing, stopping about 50' away from the group. He scans this Goodie Bess and the surrounding area.
(Sense Motive 26 on Goodie Bess.)
-------------------------------- True Seeing - You confer on the subject the ability to see all things as they actually are. The subject sees through normal and magical darkness, notices secret doors hidden by magic, sees the exact locations of creatures or objects under blur or displacement effects, sees invisible creatures or objects normally, sees through illusions, and sees the true form of polymorphed, changed, or transmuted things. Further, the subject can focus its vision to see into the Ethereal Plane (but not into extradimensional spaces). The range of true seeing conferred is 120 feet. -------------------------------- Magical Effects: Status on Magana, Jozhur and Terser (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), True Seeing, Tongues, Deathwatch
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, Deeper Insight*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): True Seeing* (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift, Flame Strike
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach Wednesday January 13th, 2016 5:52:27 PM Notes: Sense Motive reveals: Highlight to display spoiler: {Goodie believes she is giving everyone a gift.}
True Seeing: Highlight to display spoiler: {Goodie Bess is Goodie Bess, a physically twisted blood witch. The pot she holds is really a pot, but perhaps not completely exactly as it appears (it can change size).}
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday January 13th, 2016 6:17:01 PM
Jozhur smiles at the sight of Goodie Bess. "Pond apple cobbler! It's good to see you, Goodie."
He grabs a bowl and a big spoonful from the cauldron as he introduces everyone.
"These are my new friends, Zeoll, Magana, Aexana, Rillet, Terser, and our new friend...Reggie."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday January 13th, 2016 7:16:04 PM
It certainly smells good, and even if it has shady origins (which he doubts), there it little in this world that can upset a dwarf's stomach. He takes his cue from the captain and digs in.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=26 ; d20+10=29 ; Wednesday January 13th, 2016 10:32:31 PM
Zeoll's rolls: Perception 26 and Sense Motive 29
Zeoll is glad to partake of the fruit porridge, and compliments the chef.
He bows when introduced and asks how it is that she came out to meet the Lionfishers on the very day that we intended to seek her out?
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Wednesday January 13th, 2016 11:15:21 PM
Reggie does not immediately rush to the pot. rather she remains a bit reserved. unsure what to expect.
she definitely is enjoying the smell but she still is a bit untrusting. She will wait for the others to eat first.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday January 13th, 2016 11:47:08 PM
Having recently consumed a large amount of bacon does not prevent Magana's stomach from rumbling when she catches the scent of food. She also helps herself to the content of the pot, burping in appreciation when done, and offers five gold pieces to the woman in recompense.
"I'm sure this would have fetched you a tidy profit in town, please take these coins," she says with a contented sigh.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday January 14th, 2016 7:53:01 AM
Can it be safe to just accept a bowl of food from anyone? Of course this is not just anyone... and most of her friends seem to accept it... so why shouldn't she?
Aex smiles and accepts a bowl - waiting to eat from it until her friends do.
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; Thursday January 14th, 2016 10:57:39 AM
The temptation to sample the “treat” from the blood witch is too much for the group. When Goodie opens the container, the smell of apples wafts through the air, tinted with something unidentifiable. She first scoops out a large bowl for herself, setting that aside before serving everyone else. There is almost a slight musty smell to it as she scoops out large spoonfuls into small bowls. Jozhur glowingly greets Goodie and grabs some cobbler. Terser quickly follow suit, ready to see how his dwarven stomach will hold up.
Zeoll samples the cobbler, but also asks how Goodie happens to be in the area. She replies, “Ah yes, quickly to business for this one, yes?” She nods and moves about, continuing to serve as she continues, “Quite the light show we’ve had recently, wasn’t it?” She giggles, “I don’t usually travel out this way, but Alemi saw fit to give old Goodie a vision when that stone of yours was put to rest and I felt that my patron wanted me to share it with you.”
When you taste the cobbler, it has a bitter taste with sweet overtones. As you swallow it, you can feel some sort of magic briefly flowing through your body. The aftertaste, however, tastes more like you have just eaten some moldy dirt from a thick swamp.
Magana tries to pay Goodie, but she ignores her as she continues her story. Her voice becomes grave and the air seems thicker as she says, “I saw black sails on the water, stone and fire raining down from the sky, sea monsters rising up from the depths, Billoopl’s visage, demons, daemons… and then the flag of Bonetown.”
She pauses a moment, clearing her throat, before continuing, “I am sorry if this is a little vague, but these things usually are. However, if Billoopl counts demons and daemons among his minions, mayhap my sisters and I could do something about that, though we may need some help…” She trails off, putting down the pot with the cobbler on the stones. After a pause she says, “Your group once gave me a fine blade in lieu of a service, are you still scared to do a favor for a little old lady? Or is your new blood made of sterner stuff?”
She cackles and laughs at herself and then continues before anyone can answer her question, “My coven can do a ritual that will help ward Bonetown proper from Demons and Daemons for a time, but we need a component that is hard to find. For the ritual to work, we need the bloom of a Ghost Orchid. Can you find us such a thing? If you can, bring it to me at my house outside of town. Just follow that path there, leading up to the jungle, and you will certainly stumble upon it quickly. These old legs just cannot walk as far these days.”
Notes: Cobbler effects: Jozhur +1 sacred bonus to attack rolls for 8 hours. Terser: +1 sacred bonus to skill checks for 8 hours. Zeoll: +1 sacred bonus to saves for 8 hours. Magana: +2 temporary hit points for 8 hours. Aexana: +1 sacred bonus to saves for 8 hours. Reggie (assuming she takes part after the others): +2 temporary hit points for 8 hours.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 14th, 2016 5:38:58 PM
Magana nods. "Of course we will help. Do you know where we might find this Ghost Orchid?"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday January 14th, 2016 5:41:44 PM
Finding is one thing. Retrieving is another. Frankly, I bet I'm better at the second. Maybe between Zeoll's visions and Aexana's knowledge of green things in general we can suss out the location of the bloom you seek. It certainly seems like a worthwhile use of our time.
What kind of ward will this be, though? Will they be physically unable to penetrate it? Or will it shield Bonetown from their perceptions completely? If it's the first, then we can lay a trap for any of those creatures that Billoopl may think to send to sack the town, taking them out when they can't penetrate the boundary.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday January 14th, 2016 10:00:24 PM
Jozhur thanks Goodie again for the cobbler and nods in agreeance with Magana. "Gladly, any idea where to start looking?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+7=11 ; Thursday January 14th, 2016 11:22:21 PM
Zeoll warmly thanks the wise witch for her gift, though privately he wonders if she has had some premonition that the party would be in combat within the 8 hour duration of her magic brewing.
He thinks about if he has heard of this plant before. Know Nature 11.
Nonetheless, he agrees that finding the plant as soon as possible is a great idea.
He hears Jozhur ask, "Any idea where to start looking?" Zeoll stares at him and says, "Captain, she just told us. "Follow that path there, leading up to the jungle," she said.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday January 14th, 2016 11:49:50 PM
Rillett will move up with the others.
"Mistress Bess, forgive my mistrust, but we've...we've had a rough go lately. I'm not used to women showing up on the beach with dessert. If it will help protect Bonetown, we will retrieve your flower."
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 15th, 2016 1:00:39 AM
Reggie had some of the cobbler, though she remained a bit unsure.
being last to have some and not seeing ill of the others she ate.
the magic went through her, though she tried to play it off like nothing happened.
Reggie listened to the stories,, and this Billoop or whatever he is called was entirely unfamiliar to her. she had never encountered nor heard of him.
however, she has heard of demons, and that was something she was not thrilled about facing. but again, Reggie does not let it bother her, at least outwardly. at this point, she feels it best to simply follow thoe lead of the others, at least until she can figure all of this out.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP75/75 - AC22/18/19 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 19 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+12=15 ; d20+12=21 ; Friday January 15th, 2016 1:58:23 AM
Aexana intended to savour the sweet smelling cobbler but when the bitterness and then aftertaste lke moldy dirt from a thick swamp she frowns. Not wanting to show Goodie that she dislikes the taste she smiles and carefully says: "Now that's an interesting taste..." As soon as she feels the magic flowing through her veins she smiles.
When hearing they are supposed to go look for a Ghost Orchid Aex tries to recall whatever she knows of the flower but that isn't too much (perhaps she should have taken 10 instead as then I would have ended up with a 22 :-/ ) Even a second attempt only Knowledge nature 21.
Intrigued with the flower Aex asks Goodie Bess if she can tell them some specifics about the Ghost Orchid. Color? Size? How to preserve it? Is it part of this plane?!?
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach Friday January 15th, 2016 10:48:36 AM
When Magana asks about the location of the ghost orchid, Goodie replies, “I am sorry dearie, if I knew where I could go pluck one quickly, I would be off myself you know.” Goodie turns to go when Terser asks about the ward. Goodie says, “Well, it can delay them for a short time, and it can act as an alarm so the town would know they are coming and slow them down. It won’t have the power to stop them permanently, that’s a bit beyond even my coven’s powers.”
Zeoll suggest that the part just head out into the jungle to search for the orchid while Rillett promises Goodie that they will help. Reggie is a little confused, not knowing about the party’s recent adventures and fights with Billoopl. Aexana grimaces as she eats the cobbler, but then tries to think if she has heard of the flower before. A torch appears above her head as she does remember hearing about the rare Ghost Orchid growing on an island here in the jungle near Bonetown. The details were not quite exact, especially since there are no known maps of the jungle around town, but she has heard that there is an island on an island, guarded by man-eating plants, that is likely to have a ghost orchid or two on it. She asks Goodie details about the flower and Goodie says, “Oh, dearie, there’s nothing so special about it, it’s just rare and hard to find. It is a fine white flower (which Aexana can clearly recall from her own knowledge) and is about the size of your fist. As long as it is mostly intact, it will work for our spell.” Aexana knows that the flower is a non-magical plant of this plane, just usually quite hard to find and nearly impossible to grow except in the wild.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday January 15th, 2016 10:56:05 PM
"Hmmm. An island on this island. That sounds unique enough to be easy to discover. Perhaps someone who can transform into a bird," she looks sharply at Aex, "could overfly the island to locate this feature?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+8=24 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 2:00:19 AM
"So...an island on the island of Bonetown. So it must be an island in a lake then. If you don't mind scouting Aex, who knows how long we could be wandering the jungle looking for it."
Jozhur tries to think of whether he's heard of such an island, or of any ghost orchid growing locally. (Knowledge local: 24)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d100+10=65 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 11:48:40 AM
Sensing a pattern, Rillett chimes in.
"Well, an island on the island. I think Aex should scout this out from the air."
Rillett will then cast a Divination. "what preparation will ensure our success in obtaining this ghost orchid?" (rolled a 65 - succeeded!)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+8=23 ; d20+14=25 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 12:28:27 PM
Zeoll calls upon his training in geography and reminds his friends that "Bonetown sits in a small harrborr on a rratherr larrge island called Pearrl Island."
He's reciting from the pamphlet he is in the middle of writing called "Known Facts Of The Middle Seas." He offers to let his friends read his first draft, if they like. For the essence of his monograph, click here.
He also notes that the island is too large to cover in a day, but that the flower is likely nearby. He suggests that speakign with local animals and plants is a good way to find the plant, in addition to their own lore ... and he looks at Aexana for confirmation.
The old liontaur prays for Guidance and also casts the spell his old friend Toros created that bestows a centaur's instinct for nature. He himself has some suggestions, based on his Knowlege of Nature (rolled a 23) and of his insticts for Survival (rolled a 25).
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+25=30 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 6:02:37 PM
Aex nods when she's appointed the scouting role. She and her leafy friend will indeed try to gather some information about the whereabouts of this Island on an Island...
While her plant... she really should come up with a name for it... walks a bit ahead of the group checking up with other plants, Aexeagle flies overhead 'talking' to other birds in her surrounding. (casting speak with animals or plants whenever needed). The eagle shape allows her to fly 80ft per round so she should be able to cover quite a bit of terrain.
Perception: 30
[DM Jeff] - Along the Beach Monday January 18th, 2016 9:31:40 AM
Goodie picks up her pot and the lid clatters as she closes it. She licks off the spoon and shoves it in her pocket as she heads towards town. She calls out, “Remember sweeties, just bring the orchid to my house and we’ll get things all set up.”
The group philosophically ponders the meaning of an island on the island. No one really has any revealing thoughts about deep significant meanings for the phrase, but everyone sort of points at Aexana, talking about flying and birds. Jozhur thinks, but all he can remember is that there are stories of such a place, perhaps a half a day’s travel from Bonetown. Zeoll thinks about the jungle and knows that there are dangers there enough for everyone. There are plants that are deadly and uneven ground that can lead even the wary into traps. There are few large creatures in the jungle here, but there are many smaller, deadly creatures that rely on stealth.
Rillett sits down to take some time and cast a spell. After his 10 minutes of quietly chanting with his eyes closed, a thought comes to him: “Preparing for challenges from different directions, and not always with killing and death will make the trip easier.”
As Rillett does his thing, Aexana heads up the small hill at the edge of town to where the jungle really begins. She speaks with the plants there and then turns into an eagle and takes to the sky. When she speaks with the plants, at first they are a bit wary, but then they feel that she means them no harm, and they share with her the stories of an area with more water than most, far from the shores. Following those clues, from the air she can quickly spot exactly what the group is looking for: a small island, around one hundred feet across, surrounded by a circle of water, almost like a moat.
Notes: Should you choose to enter the jungle, there is no path (few in Bonetown care about anything outside of the docks). I’ll need some sort of marching order and survival checks from those in the lead…
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=9 ; Monday January 18th, 2016 10:56:46 AM
Terser walks boldly at the front of the group, loudly suggesting names for Aexana's new pal.
"Leaf Erickson, Groot, Bark Simpson, Morgan Treeman...."
survival 9
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Monday January 18th, 2016 5:32:41 PM
Reggie simply follows along, she has no where else to go, but she did wish there was rum on this trip. she hasn't had a any for far to long.
the others move toward their destination like a practiced regiment. each proceeding according to their talents.
It will take time for Reggie to figure out her place. wondering if this excursion was that time or place. she only washed up on shore a few hours earlier, now has thrown her lot in with these folks on some quest for some demon that she has no idea about.
But out of gratitude for the meal and respect for the captain Reggie will go along.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday January 18th, 2016 5:42:56 PM "In seeking advice from Gargul about our quest, I was told, 'Preparing for challenges from different directions, and not always with killing and death will make the trip easier.'"
"Seems as though we'll have to cut our own trail."
Rillett will follow along.
Suggested party order, unless there are other thoughts:
Aexana (overhead)
Magana Terser Rillett Regie Zeoll Jozhur
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+11=15 ; Monday January 18th, 2016 9:51:08 PM
Survival 15
Magana tromps toward the jungle, confidant that Terser will back her up while she concentrates on breaking a trail, and confident that the others will keep her pointed in the right direction. She is soon sweaty and hot, but pleased that her new armor does not snag in the underbrush like her chainmail would have.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=31 ; Monday January 18th, 2016 10:19:50 PM
Jozhur brings up the rear, keeping his eyes peeled for any threats. With the others being so noisy, he makes little effort to keep quiet.
Instead he briefly fills Reggie in on the party's conflict with Biloopl and his minions. He tells of the island full of cultists that was sank into the sea, their meetings with Gargul and Ga'al, and the party's recent battle with Biloopl's "demon" minions during the effort to retrieve an artifact to make Biloopl mortal. He explains that some of the demons survived, and could still be on the loose. "Just so you know what you're getting into if you stay with us."
------------------ Perception: 31
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+13=28 d20+13=33 d20+23=32 d20+23=33 Monday January 18th, 2016 11:51:38 PM
Once into the Jungle, Zeoll casts his Mage Armor spell and asks if anyone else needs one. Magana? Aexana?
(The old taur forgets which of his friends usually takes one.)
Zeoll tries to help his friends, boosted by his cantrip. Survival checks 28, 33.
He is happy to make use of his newest bloodline gift -- the woodland stride ability of the fey bloodline. With it, the jungle impedes him not at all.
And at the lake, he feels the power of nature coursing through him. It feels good to be near water, with which he shares a magical bond due to his Natural Spell Specialization.
He looks around, alert, per the divination, to dangers from any direction -- including above and below!
Perception checks: 32, 33.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+25=38 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 8:55:51 AM
When Zeoll offers some extra protection, Aexeagle swoops down. Then she hurries back up scouting from above. Her leafy friend stays in the middle of the group. With his... her?... its?!?... tremmor and blindsense the plant should prove quite interesting during scouting... if only the rest would be a bit more stealthy...
Perception 38
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday January 19th, 2016 9:43:56 AM
Zeoll casts Mage Armor on Aex and on her plant friend.
"Who's a sweet veggie, nice ivy, good dogwood," he murmurs gently as he reaches out to touch it.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (CL9/6) (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells (CL10/7): Cast: 3 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 0 of 6 2nd lvl Cast: 0 of 4 3rd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 0 of 8. Meta Rod: used 0 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0 of 9 hours x3 (Aex, Plant, Zeoll)
[DM Jeff] - Into the Jungle Tuesday January 19th, 2016 11:14:12 AM
The party makes the trek into the jungle and the sounds of the docks and the town are very quickly left behind as they plow through the thick vines and undergrowth of the jungle. Aexana guides them from above and they turn into the jungle, away from the short path that leads over apparently to Goodie’s house. Terser takes the lead, talking out loud, branches and vines slapping him often. Magana quickly steps up with Terser and also plows through the jungle like a bull in a china shop, shoving vines and branches aside, some of which slap Rillett when they are released.
Jozhur speaks with Reggie, describing the recent adventures of the group. At the same time, he keeps a careful watch in the jungle. At one point, he sees what looks like a large panther crouched on a low branch that simply sits and watches the parade crash through the jungle.
Aexana flies down to receive the spell from Zeoll and then takes flight again. With her eagle eyes, she can see many things moving in the jungle, but nothing that appears to be a threat to the group. From above she can easily follow the group’s progress as they leave a clear path through the jungle – they will have no problem finding their way back unless there is some sort of magical growth to repair all the damage. The walking flower does not seem to mind.
Zeoll watches carefully from the rear of the pack and attempts to offer suggestions to those in the lead. However, by the time he says something about a tree or vine to avoid, the leaders have already knocked it aside to continue their march. He does spot two large colorful birds high in the trees that quickly take to the air when the group approaches. As the group heads around a group of thick trees, Zeoll spots something that doesn’t look right, but before he has a chance to call out, Magana and Terser discover what it was that wasn’t correct: quicksand!
Magana and Terser slip and fall into an area of soft, thick, soggy and very smelly swamp and mud. They both drop into the area, slipping to a depth of four feet to start out. Their feet have not hit bottom, but the thick mud-like substance quickly penetrates their gear and when they break the surface, the stench of rot quickly fills the air.
Notes: The pool of quicksand, now that you have fallen into it, can be seen to be about 20 feet in diameter. Magana and Terser slipped and slid around five feet from the near side. They are sinking. Swim check, DC 10 to not sink further. A second swim check, DC 15, to move 5 feet in a direction. Failure by more than 5 indicates sinking under the surface. Anyone who wishes to attempt to help them out can reach with some item, then make a DC 15 strength check to pull them out. The one stuck needs a DC 10 strength check to hold onto the item and be pulled 5 feet out. Failure by the victim means they need a new swim check, DC 15, or slip off the reaching item and below the surface.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday January 19th, 2016 11:59:32 AM
Rillett moves quickly to cast Water Walk.
(OOC: Not sure how you want to handle this touch spell. By my thinking, as long as I can touch folks in the round, it should be OK. Given our relative proximity, I should have plenty of movement to touch the folks behind me, and then move forward another 5 feet onto the quicksand to also touch the sinking Terser and Magana. If this cannot be done, then the priority will be to catch Terser and Magana. Even if she did whack Rillett in the face with branches.)
As Terser and Magana rise up to the surface of the quicksand, Rillett says, "There now. We're not in a big hurry, so maybe we should slow down a little and cut a path. The last thing we need to do is walk into an assassin vine or some poisonous spores."
Rillett's white robes remain pressed and clean even after all this trudging through the dense foliage.
DM Note: I don't see why that won't work.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+8=25 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+4=18 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 5:55:59 PM
Swim check, DC 10 to not sink further = 25 second swim check, DC 15, to move 5 feet in a direction = 18 The one stuck needs a DC 10 strength check to hold onto the item and be pulled 5 feet out = 18
Magana moves 5 feet back toward where she slipped in and takes Rillet's hand. If possible she will the grab Terser's hand and pull/push him out before pulling herself out.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday January 19th, 2016 6:21:28 PM
Just for clarification, once Rillett steps forward and touches Magana and Terser, they will rise up to the surface of the quicksand. Rillett stands on the quicksand between them.
Water Walk will last for about 17 minutes, and is cast on Magana, Terser, Rillett, Reggie, Zeoll, and Jozhur. Sorry, Aex was up in the air at the time.
"Our ability to walk on water or quicksand will only last for a quarter of an hour, so I guess we do have a reason to move quickly now."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=23 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 9:49:12 PM
"Well, that could have ended badly. Many thanks, Sir Rillett." He endeavors to be more careful walking on, but moves quickly while his feet are water repellant.
Survival 23
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=17 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 9:54:26 PM
Since the others seem to have this situation under control, Jozhur keeps an eye out for any danger while everyone is distracted.
Perception: 17
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Tuesday January 19th, 2016 10:19:31 PM
[ooc] ok had a post to submit and yet again, the website did not work for a while. now I lost the post so I hope I can remember everything again [ooc]
Reggie listens to the group's exploits, and the issue about demons. this does not seem to sit well with her, She may have trouble dealing with demons. possibly as she has never faced them nor has much knowledge about them.
Still, this group seems pretty adept at dealing with things. given time, she will learn her place, and possibly earn their trust. Still this may be better than her prior situation, except she may be more comfortable at sea than in the jungle, but this situation will have to do.
Reggie had pondered what she should share with these folks, but her pondering's were cut short by the lead trackers fell into the quicksand. (perhaps her initial observations were a bit off).
As she rummaged her things for some rope, it seemed things were well in hand with magic.
Eventually Reggie receives the spell, and at first she was a bit apprehensive at the magic. but she decided to trust Rillett.
As the magic coursed through her, Reggie's eyes are wide with amazement. it was like she has never experienced such a level of magic cast upon her before. or at least it had been a very long time since she had such an experience.
Reggie goes out upon the Quicksand to test the limits of the magic, she looks like a giddy schoolgirl with a new toy. However, after a few seconds she regains her composure. yeah, lets be more careful. perhaps someone that knows a little more about the jungle lead the way?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+13=24 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=33 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 11:12:55 PM
Zeoll volunteers to go first. He woudl not have strayed into the quicksand.
From the front, he keeps his shield up and watches -- and smells!
Survival 24, 30 Perception 24, 33
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday January 20th, 2016 5:46:15 AM
Seeing her friends ending up in some quicksand Aex decided to fly down again but the situation was quickly under control... She lands on her companion to check if everyone is ok and then she once again takes to the sky. Before she left, she asks her leafy friend to keep a keen eye out for possible dangers.
(will add the companion details to my own char sheet soon)
[DM Jeff] - Into the Jungle Wednesday January 20th, 2016 10:23:42 AM
As the two leaders slip into the quicksand, Rillett is very quick to act. He casts water walk and quickly shares it with the others. Then he walks out onto the quicksand, touching Magana and Terser. The two quickly rise out of the quicksand to the surface, but the sand, muck, goo, and swamp stink stick to them quite thoroughly. They are quite covered on their lower halves with black slimy, horrible smelling goop. It is mostly water-based, so it does not appear to be making anything not work, but it does smell like a rotting trash heap.
The group sets out again through the jungle with Zeoll now leading the way. After another hour of travel, he spots another patch of quicksand, but easily guides the group around it. Aexana is able to guide the group towards the island and the rest of the trip continues without encountering anything else in the jungle. Perhaps the noise of the tromping group has scared off any other predators in the area.
It is late in the day when the group arrives at the shore of the “lake.” The shore area is full of vines, plants, and trees stretching out over the water, trying to reach for the light of the sun. The surface of the water is covered with a few vines and many lily pads and other plants, but is clearly water. There are a few small gaps in the coverage and you can see the water is absolutely black, so you have no idea of the depth. The “lake” looks to be about circular and the island in the lake is about 100 feet across. The edge of the island looks much like the edge you are on: filled with vines and trees reaching out over the water. The water forms a ring around the island and is anywhere from ten to fifteen feet across. It will be difficult to move around the edge of the water on their side because of the mass of trees and brush that reach up to the sky crowded at the edge of the water. From high above Aexana can see that there is a clearing of sorts on the island, off center of the island. She can also spot two rather large stalks on each side of the clearing that are a mass of swaying vines and barbs, and there are a couple of sections that have long pointy sections that almost look like teeth on the massive leaves.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday January 20th, 2016 7:37:30 PM
"I think some fire would do this island some good. Though that would make the ghost orchid into a ghost ghost orchid."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Wednesday January 20th, 2016 8:14:13 PM
How far across the water to the island?
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday January 20th, 2016 9:40:42 PM
Jozhur peers into the black water, "Anyone have another water walk spell? Who knows what could be lurking in there."
ooc: die roller is not working for me, please roll a perception at +13
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday January 20th, 2016 10:27:45 PM [OOC Question: What's the duration of the Water Walk, and has it worn off yet? And Rillett or Aexana, do you have another one! :-) ]
Zeoll casts a Message cantrip to be able to speak with Aexana without shouting.
"So my frriends," says the elderly but hale liontaur, "Shall we crross to the island? Aexana, those toothy things look dangerrous. If you talk with them, stay well above! Those vines look tangley."
"Should I summon some assistance beforre we crross? No way to tell what I might call," he says, smiling.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday January 20th, 2016 11:24:56 PM
ooc: Bradley: "The water forms a ring around the island and [the water] is anywhere from ten to fifteen feet across."
Magana looks at the water, dubiously, and says, "I suppose I could try to wade across. It's not too far. How deep could it get?" Still, she is clearly unenthusiastic about that plan.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 d20+17=36 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 12:01:06 AM
Reggie followed along feeling a bit more confident with the change in point person.
the rest seem to wonder what to do about the water, Reggie wonders as well. but then again, she spent the last several days in water.
Reggies makes a swim for the island. thought you guys were sailors, afraid of some water?
ooc: Swim check = 36
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+11=31 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 2:01:30 AM
"Heh, not the water, but what lies under the surface."
Not wanting to let Reggie cross alone, Jozhur also jumps in and swims for the other side.
Swim: 31
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+25=42 d20+12=25 d20+12=18 Thursday January 21st, 2016 7:55:15 AM
Aex takes time to circle the island and to examine the various planets... all from a distance of course. This things don't look too inviting for strangers on their island...
(perception 42 ; Knowledge nature 25)
While still quite a distance from them Aex casts speak with plants.
"Greetings mighty guardians... Why so lonely on this island? What can be so important that such powerful warriors are needed?!"
Whatever it is Aex learns from them she will tell Zeoll about... it's funny to see the old taur tsjilp like a bird...
Aex wonders if the island is 'natural'... it feels almost too 'man made' to be natural. (check island know nature 18)
To Zeoll: "There's something about this island and about the water surrounding it... I don't like the water, it's too dark, nor the feeling of this entire place... there's a spell Hide From Plants that could be interesting."
[DM Jeff] - Into the Jungle d20+13=18 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 10:39:46 AM Terser wonders about lighting the entire place up with fire. Of course, being a jungle, everything is pretty damp, so he realizes it would take quite a bit of firepower including possibly a lot of magic, to really get things burning around here. Jozhur ponders the black water, but is hesitant to enter it, looking carefully into the water (perception: 18). The water is not moving at all and is quite black. Zeoll ponders more water walk and realizes the spell only lasts for a few minutes and it has been hours since it was cast. He and Magana ponder crossing the water, unsure of the depth.
Meanwhile, Reggie jumps right in and heads across to the island. She finds that indeed she does have to swim. Her feet and legs hit a few plants and other slimy, unknown things under the surface, but she feels nothing solid and is able to swim across the short channel. Jozhur jumps in as well and quickly follows. The two fight their way through the thick brush and trees on the edge of the island as they pull themselves out of the water. The stench from the water is strong as bits of moss and mold drip off the two. The jungle is as thick or thicker on this side of the water. It is difficult to move through the thick branches and vines and visibility is near zero as soon as you turn away from the edge of the water.
Far above in the sky while the sun heads for the horizon on its daily trip to the other side, Aexana peers down on the island and sees two of the party cross the water and join the island, fortunately on the far side, away from the slight clearing and the massive vines and razor-sharp thorns. She calls down to the plants to ask them about the island. She hears back in a quiet but gruff voice, “Come a little closer, little bird, and we will be glad to show you our comfortable island.” Flying around, she looks around the area to attempt to determine if the island is natural or not. As she flies, she can see that the entire island looks to be in the center of a smaller depression on the larger island, and the smaller island almost looks like it could be the point of the island. In fact, were it taller, it would look like a mountaintop and the more she looks, the more it appears that perhaps one day in the past it was the top of a mountain that somehow dropped into itself, creating a lake and an island. Of course, the source behind such an activity could never be known, but nothing, to her, looks too unnatural…
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday January 21st, 2016 10:48:25 AM "Let's not be too hasty here. We should give Aex time to talk to the plants on the island before we charge in an make them mad."
"It's unfortunate that my Water Walk is not longer in effect, and I do not have another memorized. Aex - can you cast it? I rather be safe than sorry."
Then Rillett sees the two enter the dark water. "Reggie and Jozhur, I'm not sure that's a good idea."
He will cast Air Walk on Magana, "Magana, let's get you airborne. Hang on Terser, you're next. Zeoll, I can hop you and I across - unless you were looking forward to a swim." ____________________________________ Magical Effects: Status on Magana, Jozhur and Terser (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Tongues, Deathwatch, Guidance
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, Deeper Insight*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination* (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): True Seeing* (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift, Flame Strike
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Thursday January 21st, 2016 10:56:30 AM
(OOC: Sorry - the above post was last move, but it changes little.)
Rillett will now cast Air Walk on our battle scared dwarf. "There you go Terser - up in the air, junior birdman."
Now both Terser and Magana can Airwalk.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=40 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 11:18:18 AM
Zeoll thanks Rillett kindly for his offer. And once over, he thinks that he got his brand-spanking new immunity to natural foliage power just in time! (Nature Stride ability). He keeps his Tower Shield readied for use as total cover (readied action) and looks around.
He thinks that his ability to become invisible will not serve him well since the plants can probably sense creatures just fine despite their lack of eyes.
Perception 40 woot!
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+2=5 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+18=21 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 4:41:42 PM
Jozhur lowers his voice now that they are on the island, "Goodie said there were vicious plants here, but how do we tell which ones will attack? It could be any of them." He draws a particularly finely crafted dagger and stares suspiciously at all the vegetation on the island. He keeps his movement quiet, but he's not sure if he can even sneak up on a man-eating plant. ----------------------- Knowledge nature: 5 Perception: 26 Stealth: 21
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 21st, 2016 9:54:30 PM
Magana is grateful for Rillett's airwalking spell and promptly steps into the air and moves to hover over the foliage above Jozhur and Reggie, pacing them to provide assistance if needed.
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 d20+14=26 ; Friday January 22nd, 2016 1:18:11 AM
Reggie looks toward the rogue (Jozhur) as she pulls out a small hand axe from her belt (was tucked in there under her coat) sometimes you gotta do a little explorin' to find out whats what. unless of course your afraid you won't be able to keep up with me. she says with a hint of a challenge.
lets find this flower thing and be on our way Reggie uses the Axe to start making a path but still being careful as to what she chops. trying to minimize damage.
Perception to find the flower or something like it: 26
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday January 22nd, 2016 3:15:43 AM
Aex is worried when axes are drawn to cut through the plantlife to find a path towards the clearing. She had hoped to magically create a path without damaging any plants...
"Hold the axes... I can cast a spell to make the plantlife shrink to about one-third normal size, becoming untangled and less bushy. Better than destroying them and possibly angering some... "
If interested Aex will cast Diminish Plants thus creating a nicely pruned path that will make it easier for everyone to walk through without destroying any of the plant life.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday January 22nd, 2016 9:02:53 AM
Terser makes his way through the air with Magana, thankful to not have to reenter the smelly pond. It will be bad enough cleaning the quicksand out of his boots, but washing water out of his beard would be another matter entirely.
Once on the island, he will retake the front position, pushing the reduced plants out of the way gently, searching for any flowers that meet the right description.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday January 22nd, 2016 9:03:30 AM
Ooc: @rillet: I believe you mean scarred ;-)
[DM Jeff] - Into the Jungle Friday January 22nd, 2016 1:11:30 PM Rillett casts the spell on the scared, scary, and/or scarred Terser and Magana and they are able to walk up into the air, but they cannot actually fly. Zeoll stands at the edge of the water and looks around. His eyes catch a number of different sudden moves in the plants, but they appear to be nothing more than the jungle breezes. He sees a startled rainbow-colored bird suddenly fly away from the far side of the island, heading deeper into the forest. Magana steps up into the air, across the water, and stands above the plants near Reggie and Jozhur. The trees and brush here are about 15 feet high, so he is a good distance above them, and the groups can see one another without too much difficulty. Terser walks up to join him as well, glad to avoid the smelly swamp that has covered so many of the group. He idly wonders if the smelly water would have washed off some of the smelly quicksand.
Reggie and Jozhur take out some smaller weapons and prepare to start slicing their way through the thick jungle undergrowth when they hear Aexana call out from above. She says that she will clear a path and casts a spell. However, when she casts the spell, it is apparently much more powerful than she had imagined! She casts the spell and attempts to create a path from where the heroes have arrived on the island towards the slight clearing. The spell starts out as she intended as the plants start to shrink and clear. Instead of stopping at the edges of a path, the spell continues to expand and the vegetation continues to shrink and thin in all directions. In a matter of moments, the plants all around on the island have started to shrink. In less than a minute, the entire island is no longer overgrown but instead has the appearance of a neatly and carefully trimmed garden with clear circular paths leading through the area. The plants are neat and even on all edges, almost creating a design as seen from above. However, where the spell did not take effect are the two large plants on the far side of the island.
There are two plants over 20 feet tall that now completely tower over the entire island. Their sharp edges and vines can be clearly seen with some spikes longer than a sword. Those plants weave and move, clearly without the help of the wind and almost appear to be moving towards the group gathered on the ground on the island, leaves and branches appearing almost to sniff the air around them. At the same time, Reggie spots a very small white flower on the ground at the edge of the trimmed garden, between the massive plants.
Notes: To try and paint a picture with words, since I have trouble drawing stick figures…
Imagine an overhead view of a roughly circular island, about 90 feet in diameter (this is why the diminish plants was so powerful, it’s smallest area of effect is a 100-foot radius circle!). The small white flower is just to the right of the center of the island. The entire left half of the circle is now a neatly trimmed garden with paths though the garden and low plants all around. This neatly trimmed area also extends around the edge of the circle for the rest of the island. The right half of the island is a clearing, inside the edges that are the neat garden now. Inside that clearing area, one near the top half, one near the bottom half, are the very large, sharp, thorny, and generally nasty-looking plants that were not affected by the plant diminish spell. Reggie and Jozhur are on the ground at the left side of the circle island, in the edge of the neatly trimmed plants, about 40 feet from the center of the island and 50-60 feet from the giant plants. Terser and Magana are standing on the air about 15 feet above those two. Aexana is flying around far above the island in the shape of an eagle. Rillett and Zeoll are on the opposite side of the water, to the left of the group gathered on (and above) the island. I think that’s everyone!
Ok, if that didn't paint a picture, I map a map here.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday January 22nd, 2016 5:55:36 PM
Aexeagle's eyes grow large as she notices the effect of her last spell... "now that's handy for doing the lawn!!", she thinks.
She lands on Zeoll's massive shoulders and tsjilps they ought to think of a strategy to deal with these giant plants...
"Check who needs some magical aid Zeoll... Barkskin, Stoneskin, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace... you name it I tried to memorize the spells. Do you think a wall of fire or wind could create a free path towards the flower? And then of course my favourite... lightnings.
But why not consider talking to the plants? Who do they protect the small flower? Is it right for us to come take this sole white flower? What if it's the last of its kind?!"
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Friday January 22nd, 2016 7:35:56 PM
Rillett looks at the water and his nice clean robes.
"Yeah, we're not wading in that." He reaches over and touches Zeoll, and Dimensional Hops the both of us across.
____________________________________ Magical Effects: Status on Magana, Jozhur and Terser (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Tongues, Deathwatch, Guidance
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, Deeper Insight*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination* (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): True Seeing* (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift, Flame Strike____________________________________ Magical Effects: Status on Magana, Jozhur and Terser (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Tongues, Deathwatch, Guidance
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, Deeper Insight*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination* (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): True Seeing* (D), Plane Shift, Plane Shift, Flame Strike
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Friday January 22nd, 2016 9:02:06 PM
Reggie pauses and watches the giant trees for a bit, trying to guess how fast they move.
she then tries to guess how far the flower is, looking to make a run for the flower and try dodging the trees if they attack her.
(note she did not go yet but it is pretty obvious she intends to go for the flower.)
[b]I'm gonna get that flower, you guys think you can keep those trees off of me? assuming they are intelligent and plan to attack. of course if they are intelligent they wouldn't attack us)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+14=30 ; Saturday January 23rd, 2016 1:18:57 AM
Magana pauses at the sight of these monstrous plants and takes a moment to evaluate them. Are they actually moving toward the party? Do they have any feature that looks like a weak spot?
Perception: 30
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Saturday January 23rd, 2016 2:59:12 PM
Rillett can see Reggie sizing up the situation.
"Reggie, with you permission, I will ask Gargul's blessing on you to make you a little harder to catch."
Assuming she does not object, Rillett will cast Freedom of Movement on Reggie. (For 90 min Reggie will move unimpeded and be immune to grapples.)
(previous post was only a move action.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Sunday January 24th, 2016 6:23:13 PM
When Aexana asks for advice, Zeoll swishes his tail in doubt. "A buff will always help, my frriend," he says.
Now on the island, thanks to Rillett's hop, Zeoll decides to call for help. He casts a Summon Fey Friend III spell. He takes the whole round casting it.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+2=19 ; Sunday January 24th, 2016 6:44:02 PM
Aex casts any spells her friends would like to prepare for battle. Next she flies out above the giant plants again and decides to try and chat with them...
"Hi there... I'm back and even though I thank you for inviting me to come closer I am inclined not to accept your invitation... But I would like to ask a moment of your time... See... we were asked to bring a little white flower to Lady Bessie... but... I see there is only one such flower!? This makes me wonder... why then is there but a sole flower and... who are we to take it!! Assuming you are here to protect the flower it even makes me more curious about that flower... why is it so special?? "
(Diplomacy 19)
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Sunday January 24th, 2016 6:47:57 PM
Reggie is a little hesitant at the offering of spells but agrees. Probably still not used to beneficial magic being used on her.
She closes her eyes and tenses up as the magic takes effect. soon she realizes she was not turned into a frog or suddenly bleeding all over the place. she smiles thanks.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=30 ; Sunday January 24th, 2016 10:42:42 PM
With the brush gone and the hostile plants clearly visible, Jozhur is very relieved. He puts his dagger back in its place on his belt and gets his bow in hand instead. He watches Aex for some sort of direction. He also carefully watches the plants, are they actually advancing on the group?
Perception: 30
[DM Jeff] - Into the Jungle Monday January 25th, 2016 11:34:05 AM Aexana flies down and lands on Zeoll. She offers spells to her companions. Rillett looks at the water and quickly decides to avoid it with magic. He whispers the words and he, Zeoll, and Aexana find themselves on the island on the island. Reggie eyes the white flower and considers making a run for it. As she does so, Magana carefully observes the large plants and see that they are indeed moving towards the party!
Rillett moves to cast a spell on the slightly unwilling Reggie, who accepts the spell. Zeoll decides all the casting is a good idea and starts casting his own summon spell. Jozhur watches Aexana fly upward and prepares his bow, also noticing that the plants now indeed are closing in on the party!
Meanwhile, Aexana flies back up into the air does not have far to go to begin speaking with the plants again. She talks to the plants about the flower, but this time they do not answer as they continue to move towards the party.
Notes: The plants have closed to about 60’ away. This would be a good time to make moves in combat round time frames…
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d10=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+7=24 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 5:22:03 PM
Zeoll finishes his conjuration and calls an ally from the Wold's Cradle. The words he uses to close the spell are, as usual with this fey magic, not entirely under his control. He finds himself chanting "... so forrth frrom fairry lairr, I call the goodly AIRR!"
It seems a large air elemental has answered Zeoll's call. [OOC: As it is one step removed from the old liontaur's NG alignment, the spell has a duration of 20 rounds (double 10) and it will do as he bids, like a summoned monster or nature's ally.]
It appears between the party and the oncoming monsters, at J-K-9-10. The misty, muscular cloud creature lashes out with two slamming tendrils at its 10 ft reach. It hits AC25 and AC17, doing damage of 9 points and 8.
Zeoll, in the meanwhile, is wracking his brain to figure out, if he can, just what these plant-creatures are, and what kind of senses they have, and anything else he can recall. His Know Nature check is a 24!
[OOC: Zeoll still has his full actions yet to use this round, but I'm hoping to get the result of that Knowledge check before deciding what to do. Hope that's okay?]
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday January 25th, 2016 5:22:55 PM
Rillett reaches over and touches Terser, the scarred (and never scared) dwarf, with Shield of Faith, increasing his AC with a +3 deflection bonus.
To the plants (with his tongues ability) - "Listen my violent, viney friends, this does not have to end badly for you. Back off now, and you can avoid being compost."
Aex is probably the only other one there that understands what Rillett says.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC25/21/20 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 2d4=4 ; d20+8=19 ; 2d6+10=19 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 5:23:39 PM
Just before Aex took of she lightly touched Reggie's shoulder... Powerful magic washes over her as she feels her skin harden... (casting Stoneskin on Reggie - DR10/ adamantine - total of 100 points).
Up in the air Aex sees how the Giant sunflowers seem to aim for her friends. Plants and Fire usually aren't a good match. Aex casts Wall of Fire encircling the Northern Flower. (due to Aex's Improved Natural Spell she casts Fire spells at -2 CL)
Radius: 20ft (5ft/2lvl = 5*(10-2)/2) - should be enough to make a nice circle around the flower. Stay as far away from the white flower as possible. The blistering heat from the fire rages towards the inside of the ring... scorching the flower... Flower definetely within 10ft from the wall thus takes fire damage: 4HP No saving throw - Spell Resistance 19 If the flower goes through the wall it will take additional damage: 19HP
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+2=17 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 6:34:25 PM
Seeing that the plants are ignoring Aexana, Terser motions to Reggie to run in and retrieve the flower. Hopefully, the group can get in and out without having to harm the guardians. Meanwhile, he moves into the line of the uncircled plant and tries to capture its attention.
bluff 17 - passing message to Aexana and Reggie without words. Hold action in front of the plant to attack if it proves hostile.
Temp AC 25
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday January 25th, 2016 10:28:43 PM
[OOC: The remainder of Zeoll's round ... ]
Zeoll moves to I-J-9-10, directly behind his air elemental pal, and casts Mage Armor on it. That brings its AC to 25.
He speaks to the elemental in its own language: If you understand Auran, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {"Thank you, friendly elemental. Zeoll, Once student to Shaman Frith, warrior to Pride Nonowla in his youth, don to Clan Aene that is no more, one-time Chosen of Domi, then an Iron Adventurer, and now a Lionfisher in the service of Queen Maab, is grateful for your assistance."}
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (CL9/6) (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells (CL10/7): Cast: 4 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x4) Cast: 0 of 6 2nd lvl Cast: 0 of 4 3rd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 0 of 8. Meta Rod: used 0 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0 of 9 hours x3 (Aex, Plant, Zeoll)
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 d20+16=31 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 12:01:09 AM
OOC: "I apologize for missing a day, had work then my PFS game today."
Reggie is both intrigued, and somewhat excited at all this beneficial magic.
Once all these spells are cast Reggie scopes out the flower on more time, and....
She takes off toward the flower. moving as fast and as nimbly as she can to get there.
Acrobatics roll = 31 if needed
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 114 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+15=35 ; d20+15=22 ; 2d8+7=14 ; 2d8+7=10 ; 2d6=10 ; d6=6 ; 2d6=3 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 1:28:39 AM
With one of the giant flowers ringed by fire, Magana decides to distract the other so Reggie can get through. She shouts her battle-cry, "Morte antes da desonra!", and charges the green beastie.
Flail hits a 35 (Nat20 backed up with a 22) for 14 (+extra 10 if CRIT) +10 Vicious damage +3 Rhino Hide charge damage TOTALS 27 or 37 if crit
Magana takes 6 Vicious damage if the strike lands.
Normal 2H Full-round attack against size medium is Flail (+13/+8 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+7 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
ACTIVE EFFECTS and SPELLS Air Walk
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+14=20 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+15=22 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 2:13:17 AM
With one enemy ringed in fire and allies around the other enemy, Jozhur simply advances with Reggie, staying as close as possible.
------------ Acrobatics: 22 Ignore attack rolls, hadn't read the other posts yet.
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle d20+15=29 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=23 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=27 ; d8+7=11 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+22=26 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 10:30:54 AM Zeoll carefully and diplomatically places a large air elemental. Two large wispy arms fly out towards the approaching plant and one strikes true, scattering a few leaves from the plant. The leaves gently flow towards the ground. Zeoll steps up behind the elemental and strengthens its armor.
Rillett tries to speak gently to the plants, hoping to convince them of their folly. The one at the top calls back to him, “Get in muh belly!” Further conversation is cut off by Aexana creating a large circle of flames on the island. The fire leaps up from the ground, completely obscuring all vision into the area. There is a slight hiss as the edge of the fire slips over into the water around the island. Zeoll’s air friend slips backward, away from the edge of the fire.
Terser nods to Reggie and moves, waving at the other massive plant. As he tries to distract it, Magana flies past, yelling and swinging her flail rather recklessly. The flail nearly hits Terser as it slams through one of the neatly trimmed hedges in front of him. Magana’s flail hits quite solidly, slamming hard into the meaty stalk of the plant. The stalk of the plant is pliant, and the head of the flail bounces back and strikes Magana, drawing blood.
Meanwhile, Reggie and Jozhur head forward, making a dash for the small, white flower. The larger plant ignores them and Reggie reaches the flower. The flower is very small and looks quite delicate. The white leaves of the bloom are so thin to almost be see-through. Looking even closer, Reggie can actually see her hand through the petals. The flower has one bloom at the top and four small leaves around the stem.
Magana’s eyes grow wide as she sees an absolutely massive pair of leaves open up next to her. The leaves are ringed by large, long, sharp spikes. The pair of leaves open up and them slam shut again with Magana inside. The long spikes slice into her repeatedly, leaving long cuts and splattering blood all around the area. She can feel the leaves trying to pinch her inside them, but she manages to push them off before they close all the way around her.
As Jozhur stands guard, he is surprised when a massive plant bursts through the huge wall of fire, edges of the leaves slightly smoking and curled from burns. Another absolutely huge pair of leaves appears and chomps down at Jozhur. The leaves and sharp thorns slice into him deeply and before he can react, the two leaves close around him, completely encasing him in bright green leaves!
Notes: Plant 1 (Top of map): A couple leaves have fallen off: 18 damage Aexana only, Perception 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {That plant just isn’t burned quite as much as you thought that wall of fire should have done} Perception 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {That plant has some resistance to fire!} Plant 2 (bottom of map): Some leaves are torn and the main stalk has a split in it: 37 damage Zeoll’s airy buddy: AC 21, HP: 68
Magana does take the vicious damage. The plant is not resistant or anything, that was just flavor text. Magana: 47 damage (already removed 4 for DR 1).
Jozhur: 34 damage, grappled by the plant. To escape the grapple, you need a combat maneuver check DC 32.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+16=19 ; d20+11=24 ; d10+10=16 ; d10+10=14 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 6:06:50 PM
With one plant occupied by Magana, Terser steps towards the other and attempts to sever the leaves holding Jozhur. He slices towards the plant with a savage battle cry.
attacks vs AC 19 and 24 16 and 14 damage
rage AC 23, + 30HP, 1/26 rounds raging
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 d20+16=33 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=30 ; d10+10=20 ; d10+10=16 ; d10+10=16 ; d4+4=6 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 9:44:58 PM
As Reggie looks for the best way to get the flower, she hears the sound of the tree or rather the leaves behind her.
glancing back, jozhur is gone, replaced by a blob of green.....well something green.
Really J Man? now you wanna climb trees? Looking back at the little flower, looks like you will have to wait a bit.
she turns to the tree near her, You just messed with the wrong person. Reggie goes off in a flurry of speed and a whirlwind of destruction.
{ooc}Rage / flurry of blows full attack: Punch 1 hit AC 33 - damage = 20 Punch 2 hit AC 26 - damage = 16 Punch 3 hit AC 25 - damage = 16 bite attack hit AC 30 - damage = 6
Magana almost staggers at the massive damage she takes, but the blood in her mouth triggers her rage. She roars incoherently and bashes the monstrous plant again.
Flail hits a 21 for 33 (22+11) dmg (Magana takes 6-1 dmg if it hits) Flail hits a 12 for 24 (15+9) dmg (Magana takes 1-1 dmg if it hits) Horns hit a 23 for 11 dmg
Normal 2H Full-round attack against size medium is Flail (+13/+8 for 2d8+7 + 2d6 Viscious) plus Horn (+7 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
ACTIVE EFFECTS and SPELLS Rage round 1/18 (+4 Str, -2 AC/TouchAC) Air Walk
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 62 of 112] [DR 1/-] Tuesday January 26th, 2016 10:39:12 PM
ooc: a raging ex-Monk? that's new!
(Ed) Reggie AC 21 / T 20 / FF 17 - HP 115 - Percep. +14 Wednesday January 27th, 2016 12:47:21 AM
ooc: always go for the new when possible. (actually was the best way to mechanically make the character I envisioned)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+9=19 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 1:26:16 AM
OOC: Terser - your AC was increased by 3.
Rillett does not need his Status spell to know Magana and Jozhur have taken a lot of damage. This needs to end.
Rillett will cast Plane Shift, and use his Agile Feet ability to ignore the difficult terrain and move up to touch the plant near Magana. (Touch attack of 19. If this hits, the plant will need to make a DC 21 Will save or be transported to Koshe Marr where it should probably fit right in.)
"Magana and Jozhur are badly hurt. I cannot send his plant away without losing Jozhur as well.
"Oooo - nice hitting there Reggie."
____________________________________ Magical Effects: Status on Magana, Jozhur and Terser (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Tongues, Deathwatch, Guidance
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, Deeper Insight*, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Divination* (D), Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk*, Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): True Seeing* (D), Plane Shift*, Plane Shift, Flame Strike
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+15=21 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 2:42:21 AM
Jozhur wiggles inside the mass of plant material and spikes. Despite his wiggling, he is unable to free himself. He begins to panic and tries to get a hand on his sword. -------------------------- Escape artist: 21, fail
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+8=23 ; 10d6=42 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+25=30 Wednesday January 27th, 2016 3:57:11 AM "Uh oh... didn't think we would need much patching up to do and forgot to put my healing wand in the hands... roots?... of my friend there... Can't bring ice and fire on those plants without hurting our crew either. Besides it seems fire didn't quite damage the plant as much as I had hoped (perception 30)... Let's try something daft... "
Aex makes a dive for the plant devouring Jozhur and attempts to lightly touch the plant! (making a melee attack just to try and touch it - assuming that's vs the plants Touch AC) Touch hits AC23 (if this plant has been sent to a different plane Aex targets the remaining plant of course)
Upon her touch Aex casts Blight on the vicious plant... Blight - damage 42HP - FORT DC20 for half - SR30 (nat 20)
And then suddenly she notices just how big a giant plant is compared to her small eagle shape...
"Oh how I'm going to regret this..."
To any that can speak to animals Aex tsjilps: "Get of the island... I'm guessing they won't follow across the swampy water... we can send them to kingdom come from afar... "
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+20=31 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 10:39:49 AM
OOC: As a point of clarification, the DM indicated that Jozhur was completely encased in plant material. For many creatures, such envelopment or ingestion happens the round following a successful grapple. If Jozhur was still exposed, Rillett would probably have used his dimensional hop ability to remove him instead of sending the one plant to Koshe Marr. Concentration check on using this spell-like ability is 31 against a DC 23 (Dimensional Hop gained at 8th level, so treat as 4th level spell for concentration check.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=32 ; d10=2 ; d20+23=34 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=28 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=10 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 10:43:26 AM
Zeoll looks around carefully: Perception 32, 34, 42.
The old liontaur observes and calls out that the plants seem resistant to fire.
Zeoll himself moves 10 ft south and casts a Prayer spell. It won't give any penalty to the plants, but it still helps his friends: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks. I think that also includes both CMB and CMD.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGGIE AND THE ELEMENTAL ARE FLANKING FOR +2 TO ATTACK. (If needed, the elemental takes a five ft step to the right square.)
His large air elemental friend benefits from the magic, though. It slams the plant twice, hitting ACs 36 and 28 for damage of 9 and 10.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (CL9/6) (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, mending 1: protection from evil, command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire 3: prayer, sum mon III, glibness
Sorcerer spells (CL10/7): Cast: 4 of 8 1st lvl (Mage Armor x4) Cast: 0 of 6 2nd lvl Cast: 0 of 4 3rd lvl
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 8. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 8. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 0 of 8. Meta Rod: used 0 of 3
Current effects cast by / activated by / affecting Zeoll: Mage Armor used 0 of 9 hours x4 (Aex, Plant, Zeoll, elemental) Prayer affects all allies (lasts 9 rounds)
Air elemental: AC 25, HP: 68 (Round 2 of 18)
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle d20+5=19 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+24=38 ; d8+7=8 ; 2d6=5 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 12:18:49 PM Terser moves first, yelling as he moves to attack one of the massive plants. The red in his eyes blurs his aim and he swings wide, completely missing the plant. Reggie, however, starts standing next to the plant and is apparently quite angry that the plant has just eaten her new friend. She explodes into action, smacking the main stalk of the plant again and again! The stalk splits and starts to tear, but the plant still holds tightly onto Jozhur. Jozhur tries to get out, but the plant’s leaves hold him quite tightly. Aexana spots Jozhur disappearing and decides to dive-bomb the plant, hoping that it won’t turn on her. When she touches it, she watches sections of the plant turn brown and wilt. An entire branch falls off one portion, but the plant does not release Jozhur.
On the other plant, Magana tries to shake off the damage of the giant spikes on the plant and starts swinging the flail again in all directions. It is a good thing that no one else is near as the flail flies all around, almost uncontrollably, tearing up and damaging more of the neatly trimmed plants. The flail does manage to make contact with the maw of the plant-creature, ripping a number of the thorns off with the blow. She also manages to use her horns to rip off a couple of the larger leaves nearby. Rillett takes a chance and runs up to the massive plant, hoping that it will not turn its barbs onto him. As he reaches out, he sees the maw of the creature turn towards him, and then he reaches out and touches large leaf. As he does, the massive plant very suddenly disappears, much to Magana’s surprise!
Jozhur: Highlight to display spoiler: {Inside the plant, Jozhur realizes that he cannot move and that there is no air. He can feel the edges of the plant moving around him, almost as if chewing him. Spikes dig into him as he wiggles (8 damage) and then suddenly there is a massive burning all around his body as acid flows around him, filling the small space with acid, burning him (5 damage) and squeezing him tighter (pinned)!}
Notes: Did I mention the AC of the plants? It is only 22.
Plant 1 (Top of map): : 97 damage Plant 2 (bottom of map): disappeared. Zeoll’s airy buddy: AC 21, HP: 68 Terser – you’d need a move action to get to the plant, so I think you’d only get a single attack this round. Next round all bets are off! Magana – first flail does hit, so 5 vicious damage for you. Jozhur: Total of 47 damage, pinned by the plant, suffocating. To escape the pinned, you need a combat maneuver or escape artist check DC 32.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 57 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+18=28 ; 2d8+10=23 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=4 ; 2d6=7 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 3:37:53 PM
With the single-mindedness born of her battle rage, Magana immediately charges the remaining plant. (ooc: she ends up next to Reggie if the map is still good)
Flail hits a 28 for 36 (23+6viscious+7rhino) and takes 4-1 vicious dmg herself if it lands.
Normal 2H Full-round attack against size medium is Flail (+13/+8 for 2d8+7 + 2d6 Viscious) plus Horn (+7 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
ACTIVE EFFECTS and SPELLS Rage round 2/18 (+4 Str, -2 AC/TouchAC) Air Walk Prayer
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday January 27th, 2016 4:15:25 PM
Please make sure you use your Prayer bonuses! Zeoll cast it last round!
+1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks. I think that also includes both CMB and CMD.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP31/78 d20+15=27 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 4:36:28 PM So is this how it ends? After all we've done and faced...eaten by a plant. Jozhur refuses to go down without a fight and continues to struggle through the pain. He finds he cannot get to his blades, so he again tries to wiggle himself free, but only manages to cut himself up worse.
He feels what he hopes is the plant being battered by his friends and can only hope they can free him in time.
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle Wednesday January 27th, 2016 5:24:53 PM Update:
Sorry about that, the last posts were made after I started writing the DM post and before I posted it (yes, it sometimes takes me hours to write the entire DM post).
The map was updated, Zeoll does get his prayer spell off last round, and the air elemental does hit twice, making the total damage on the plant 116.
(Ed) current battle mapReggie d20+18=24 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=19 ; d10+10=12 ; d10+10=15 ; d10+10=17 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 1:30:39 AM
Seeing that her friend is still trapped, Reggie grows more frustrated, these people gave her so much, she would hate to lose one so soon. besides, He was the cute one...
in her rage, Reggie continues to beat and tear at the leaves holding Jozhur.
{ooc}flurry and rage +2 for flank and +1 prayer
attack #1 hits AC 25 attack #2 hits AC 26 attack 33 hits AC 24 bite attack hits AC 20 (miss)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday January 28th, 2016 6:41:35 AM
There isn't much Aexeagle can do right now... But she will once Jozhur is free... Provided he's still alive.
She retreats to where Zeoll stands and changes back.
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:55:58 AM Reggie continues blasting and tearing at the massive plant. After a particularly vicious blow, the plant suddenly stops struggling. The plant teeters for a moment and then the tall stalk starts to waver. It falls to the side, slamming into the ground, fortunately away from the group attacking it. The massive leaves surrounding Jozhur open with a sucking sound and Jozhur takes in a deep breath of air as bits of acid slide out of the leaves and onto the ground. Jozhur is covered in a light green slime from head to toe. The silence of the jungle and the heavy breathing of a few of the party members are the only sounds remaining in the area. The small, white, translucent flower remains at the center of the island.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 12:18:18 PM ooc: doesn't matter now, but was gonna ask to be moved a square back, as I have reach.
Terser quickly realizes he has nothing about which to be angry, and his rage subsides, leaving him panting for a moment. Instead, he releases some healing for his friends, excluding the plant, though it seems thoroughly dead. No need to take chances though.
channel heal for 12
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+11=19 ; 3d8+10=22 ; 3d8+10=18 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 12:54:45 PM
Relieved to see Jozhur freed from the dreadful plant Aex rushes over to help him. The little Gnome doesn't care too much if the green goo is poisonous or acidic still. Jozhur needs help... she'll deal with the rest of the problems later.
The Greenmage digs up several wooden flasks from her Bill's Pants of Plenty. Heal: 19
"Can you talk? Can you move? Good... no signs of paralysis then...
You feel nauseous? Ill? Feverish perhaps? No? Good...
Well then I guess these will do just fine for now... "
She pulls the cork of a wooden flask and without wait she quaffs its content in Jozhur's mouth... holding is nose shut to make sure he swallows the potion. She's a greenmage... she works with herbs... no one said the potions need to taste good...
The first potion heals Jozhur for 22HP. The second for only 18HP.
Then she says: "Before anyone touches that little flower over there let me talk to it please... "
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 6:25:01 PM "Sure Zeoll, I can send these sorts of critters there. I actually considered that, but I didn't want to make this Queen Maab friend of yours sore. I mean, she sends Redcaps to you when you ask for help - I'm pretty sure I don't want to be on her bad side."
"Looks like Jozhur will be alright. Too bad that plant didn't attack Reggie - he could not have been grabbed. Magana's hurt too." Rillett will channel energy, also excluding the plant.
19 points of healing to all.
He looks at the flower, "So this is what the fuss was all about? Hey Aex - ask it why it's so important."
(Ed) current battle mapReggie Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:04:52 PM
Reggie sits a moment and takes a breather. Now I could really use some Rum. she comments not really expecting any.
looking at all the fuss over Jozhur, You guys really are a tight knit little group.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 88 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=31 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:22:22 PM
As the giant plant falls, Magana growls in satisfaction and whirls to find another adversary. To her great frustration she can find nothing else to hit but does not want to release the rage either. She feels so powerful!
But then the healing from Terser and Rillet wash over her and the touch of Gargul's power helps her regain control again. With a deep breath of regret, she relaxes until the sound of blood pounding in her ears subsides.
She counts her comrades and is relieved to see they all made it through this time, and smiles in appreciation. She says a quick prayer of thanks to Gargul and seeing that Jozhur is being tended to, begins a careful watch for new dangers.
Perception 31
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 88 of 112] [DR 1/-] Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:28:14 PM
In response to Reggie, Magana says, "Yes. It is good to be able to trust your comrades implicitly. Such a confluence is rare in my experience."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Friday January 29th, 2016 3:35:12 AM
Jozhur is so relieved to be freed that he forgets his pain momentarily as the plant falls apart and he is released. He is then healed so promptly, the pain never returns. In fact, he looks as good as new, minus his tattered clothing and being drenched in acidic plant "stomach acid".
He is visibly shaking. If he's ever been rattled before, he has done a good job hiding his fear. He has clearly shaken by this. He looks to others gratefully, "Thank you all! I thought I was finished."
He gives each member of the group a big hug. He seems to be acting a bit odd, at least to everyone other than Reggie.
Once he calms himself down a bit he says, "I felt something strange...besides all the acid and teeth. I...I can't explain it."
Reggie's request for rum dawns on Jozhur several moments later. "No rum. But I do have this, some sort of elven stuff, it certainly contains alcohol." He pulls a rather fancy bottle from from his bag and extends it to Reggie. "It's not something I just drink, I've been carrying it around for awhile. Judging by the amount of plant matter spattered on you, I'd say I owe you a drink. Take only a small drink, I was told half a bottle killed a dwarf...or some thing lIke that."
If you take a drink Highlight to display spoiler: {Your head feels fuzzy. Sounds have a split second echo, any fast movement you see leaves a blurred trail behind. +4 temp. charisma. Also, Fortitude save vs DC16 or suffer 1 temp. Contsituation damage. If Reggie attempts to take more than a couple sips, Jozhur snatches the bottle from her.} ----------------------- Ooc: Zeoll can probably save his healing spell or use it on Magana. Jozhur was more than topped off by Rillet and Terser.
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle Friday January 29th, 2016 9:37:54 AM
In the aftermath of the battle, the group is quick to come to Jozhur’s aid, magically removing all signs of injury nearly instantly. Aexana forces him to drink some really horrible-tasting goop. Jozhur shares an interesting drink with Reggie as he realizes how close he came to dying.
Zeoll and Magana look around the island carefully. The island seems like the remains of a massive battle…which it is. The neatly trimmed hedges are trampled and crushed everywhere but at the very edge of the island. Leaves are torn and shredded in pieces, a few still floating in the air. The massive shreds of the huge attacking plant lie on the ground, half in the clearing but with the top half smashing a few more of the trimmed hedges. Bits of acid sizzle and burn some of the grass at Jozhur’s feet. Zeoll looks around for any sources of magic, but other than the party, he sees none. He squints as he looks into the sun that is just starting to fall behind the edges of the jungle hills.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Friday January 29th, 2016 10:50:36 AM
OOC: Yes, please do let's apply Zeoll's 22 hp cure to Magana.
More to come!
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday January 29th, 2016 12:19:12 PM
Aex replies to Rillet: "Why is it so important? I don't know... but just look at it! Such a delicate flower... the only flower... and guarded by these two giant plants! It MUST be important!"
Of course the Gnome greenmage has no clue if this flower is precious or not but it can't hurt to be careful. She kneels down next to the flower and whispers to it...
"Hey there little one... I'm Aexana... what makes you so special...?"
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 88 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday January 29th, 2016 4:40:09 PM
Magana watches incredulously as Aexana talks to a flower as though expecting an answer. She looks at Terser and makes a little twirling gesture near her head.
ooc: couldn't resist!
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday January 29th, 2016 5:06:19 PM This does look like a witch's overgrown garden. Things could have gotten out of hand. Then again, Billoopl seems to always be a step ahead of us. He could have gotten wind that we were headed here and influenced some greenery to act against us.
Is there are way to find out if someone is spying on us by magic?
Terser briefly considers mooning the jungle around him. It would be the least part of what their magical spy deserves for causing them so much grief. Luckily, Magana's joke distracts him, and his trousers remain locked in their upright position.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 d20+26=39 ; Saturday January 30th, 2016 4:05:54 AM "Jozhur, you said that you felt something strange that you cannot explain. Will you permit me to look into your mind to see if there is anything controlling or affecting you? You won't be affected, but it may tell me more about you than you wish to reveal, so I would like your permission."
If Jozhur agrees, Rillett will use Probe Psyche to see if there's anything going on. (DC 25, rolled a 39) ----------------------------------------------------- Probe Psyche - After one minute of observation and/or conversation, a seeker can use this ability, with a Sense Motive check at DC 30, to know the creature's alignment and fully understand the creature's personality. This also gives the seeker insight into that particular creature, gaining a +2 Insight bonus to attacks, armor class, and spell DC against the creature.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Saturday January 30th, 2016 10:06:54 AM
Zeoll tells Terser there is a spell he does not know that can detect Scrying. You cast it once and it remains active all day. But even so, his detect magic and his keen eyes probably would have sensed a magic sensor. So the old liontaur is not worried about magical spying.
Zeoll has known a greenmage in the past, and he is entirely confident that Aexana can prep the flower for transport.
Zeoll joins Rillett to Detect Magic on Jozhur, looking for charms and compulsions.
As soon as Aex is done, it is time to head back. Zeoll does not wish to lead the group around quicksand in the dark. He'll cast a Light cantrip, himself, and urges all the casters to do so.
(Ed) current battle mapReggie d20+15=31 ; Saturday January 30th, 2016 5:30:59 PM
{ooc} sorry about Friday, had to work late and no access here at work.
Reggie takes the offered drink, she gives it a sniff. she is about to take a rather large gulp before Jozhur snatches it away. still she managed to get a sip.
Apparently that sip was enough as she gives a rather drunken seductive look at Jozhur. now thatsh the shtuff. she says with a wink.
Reggie seems a little more charismatic that normal.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Sunday January 31st, 2016 2:08:11 AM "Whoa! Half a bottle KILLED A DWARF!" Jozhur smiles, "We wouldn't want to lose you already. We're all overdue for a trip to a tavern, maybe we can fix that soon."
"You're free to check, though it's kinda creepy when you do that. I don't think anything is controlling me...I feel fine now. I think I just really thought I was going to die, like something was tugging at my soul." ------------------ Zeoll detects nothing unusual on Jozhur. Let me know if Rillet goes ahead with the probe, I'll come up with something.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday January 31st, 2016 12:30:28 PM
If the flower doesn't respond too much Aex will not linger any further. She doesn't want to know what could happen if that plant that disappears is back suddenly...
Aex will use her sickle to dig some dirt around the delicate flower. Rather than just tearing it from the ground she will scoop up some soil along with the flower, not damaging its roots, and she will carry the flower home. This will allow Aex to replant the flower back home if possible.
(love magana's entry!!)
[DM Jeff] - Island Plants Battle Monday February 1st, 2016 10:11:13 AM Aexana starts talking to the small flower while the others look on in amazement. Listening very carefully, Aexana hears Highlight to display spoiler: {a slight humming. Looking more carefully, she can see the flower appears to be gently swaying and humming a light tune, oblivious to the world around it. } She carefully digs up the area around the plant and finds that the roots are as shallow as expected. She is able to dig up a small ball of dirt and pick up the flower with it. Highlight to display spoiler: {The plant continues to hum while Aexana lifts it from the ground .}
Rillett stares down Jozhur while Reggie shares a “drink.” Zeoll looks around and notices that the sun is setting and the journey back is likely going to be in the dark, since it took a number of hours to get to the island on the island. The group will have to decide if they want to navigate around the quicksand and through the jungle in the dark, or spend the night on the island. Those who are covered with quicksand and black swamp goo are not looking forward to trying to sleep while covered in muck, either on the island or anywhere else.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday February 1st, 2016 4:37:08 PM
Aex is happy the little flower seems oblivious to what goes on around it. "All set to go" she says with a smile.
The fact that night falls is a bit disturbing but she isn't too worried about a night in the woods. This island might even be a good spot... with the marsh around it it possibly provides a natural protection?
(Ed) current battle mapReggie Monday February 1st, 2016 5:19:46 PM
Reggie is not to thrilled about trying to rest with the amount of stink several have (including herself).
But she also is pretty sure walking back through the jungle at night may also be just as bad. at least stinky isn't dead.
Fine then sleep here, back to town in the morning. stop along the beach to wash up in the ocean. Then to a tavern for some Rum!
Reggie has made her mind up at least.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+11=26 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 6:46:17 PM Any chance one of you magic types can do your water trick so we can wash up a bit? Thankfully, it should be easy to see most things coming across the water, so camp will be easy. Terser is looking forward to Mr. Leafybottom sharing the watch duties a bit, as well. Though he certainly won't trust everything to this new companion.
Terser offers to take middle watch, not being bothered by sleeping in shifts. perception 26
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Monday February 1st, 2016 7:28:01 PM "Jozhur, if you think you're OK and Zeoll isn't seeing anything, I think I'll pass looking into your soul for now.
"It's probably best to rest here. It may not be as comfortable as our beds, but it could take us a while to get out of here in the dark.
"I can cast Create Water to clean up anyone that wishes. I also have light, but no fire." He will pull out a couple of items with Continual Flame cast on them for light. He will also pull out some food, and share with Reggie and anyone else that may not have any with them.
"You know, if anyone wants one of these," he holds out a ring with Continual Flame cast on it "I can make them for you tomorrow. It's not really fire, just light. Heck, I can put it on an arrow if you want."
Assuming we'll rest here, he'll take off his armor. His white robes remain clean and pressed.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=27 ; d20+23=38 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 12:36:04 AM
Zeoll sees that the best course is to camp out for the night. He spends a couple hours spinning tales of King Eberyon -- anyone who listens gets a +2 on your first save tomorrow.
That night, he meditates and focuses on his dreaming -- using his Read Dream ability, he seeks to answer this question: What is the best way to go about defeating Biloopl?
He takes a place in the watch.
He uses a few channels -- with the party phylactery -- to make sure everyone is all healed up.
Perception checks 27 and 38
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20=1 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 12:43:18 AM "I can take I can start a fire if we can find material to burn." Jozhur eyes the destroyed plant that tried to eat him, "Probably not dry enough." He then begins to wander around the island, aimlessly searching for kindling. (survival check: 1)
Jozhur volunteers for any of the watches, though he can't see in the dark.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 88 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=21 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 2:06:13 AM
Magana offers to take first watch. She needs to clean her armor before sleeping anyway.
perception 21
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 2:07:44 AM
hp
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 5:36:30 AM
"Hang on, hang on... I'll clean you up..."
Being Gnome Aex can cast Prestidigitation. But only once per day... He or she that stinks most will stink no more... Any takers?
[DM Jeff] - Island Quiet Time Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 10:46:17 AM Aexana prepares the plant for travel, while everyone else prepares to spend the night on the island on the island. Reggie looks forward to rum upon returning to Bonetown. Terser takes a close look around the island and sees a number of different birds flying around, almost as if returning to the area. Rillett one of the few unspoiled by the jungle, offers a little water to help the others clean up. Aexana says that she can clean one person of the sludge. Zeoll carefully looks around as he spins tales and watches Jozhur wander about the small island searching for something to burn. He returns with a couple green leaves and shrugs.
As the group settles in for the night, those who have not been able to clean up are quite uncomfortable. The night sounds in the jungle are different as well, and those so covered with goop spend much of the night scratching and rolling around, and little time sleeping. Magana takes the first watch and works to clean her armor while the others rest. During her watch, she sees a large, shadowy creature fly overhead, blocking out the stars for just a moment. She does not see it a second time. Terser takes the second watch. At one point near the end of his time he hears a rustling from an area across the small section of water. He stands and watches it carefully, but no creature makes an appearance. He wakes Jozhur and Zeoll for the final watch. As the thin rays of the sunrise are starting to make their appearance, Jozhur looks across the water and finds he is staring directly into the eyes of something that apparently has not moved and has been watching him carefully. As he moves to let Zeoll know, the creature blinks, then moves and disappears in a flash of leaves. Based on the amount of leaves and crashing through the brush, it was apparently a creature at least as large as a human, but all Jozhur could see clearly was a pair of yellow animal eyes.
In the morning, the sun rises to reveal a blue, clear sky. The heat is starting to rise already in the jungle, making it clear that it will be a hot day to be in the jungle…
Notes:
Those who swam through the water or fell in the quicksand who have not cleaned off will wake very tired and will have the fatigued condition until they get some real rest (or other magical removals of such condition).
For the return trip, I need a marching order and two survival checks from whoever might be leading (the quicksand is easier to spot, now that you know what you’re looking for, but let’s hope those dice are kind to you!)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 12:51:05 PM
ooc:
Buttercup: We may as well die here.
Westley: No, no. We have already succeeded. I mean, what are the three terrors of the Fire Swamp? One, the flame spurt - no problem. There's a popping sound preceding each; we can avoid that. Two, the lightning sand, which you were clever enough to discover what that looks like, so in the future we can avoid that too.
Buttercup: Westley, what about the R.O.U.S.'s?
Westley: Rodents Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist.
SOOO... do R.O.U.S.'s have yellow eyes? :)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+11=25 ; d20+11=24 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 12:54:26 PM
survival 25, 24
Magana takes the lead again, hopefully able to expend less effort as she retraces the path she already broke yesterday.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 1:06:41 PM
As we wake, Rillett says, "If anyone had a rough night (fatigued) or was drained by the plants (ability score damage) I can fix that - let me know."
Rillett pulls out a wand, ready to cast Lesser Restoration as needed.
"Also, if anyone can cast Endure Elements, that will help with the effects of the heat on our way back."
He will also create water to get everyone cleaned up. Finally, he will cast Endure Elements on Terser and himself to deal with the jungle heat.
Suggested party order, unless there are other thoughts:
Aexana (overhead)
Magana Terser Rillett Regie Zeoll Jozhur
Rillett (Bradley) HP 86/78 - AC 20/11/18 CMD 19 Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 6:37:32 PM
OOC: Nice quote Craig. I nominate Jozhur for Dread Pirate Roberts!
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=12 ; d20+7=26 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 6:47:27 PM Prestidigitation lasts for an hour - should be enough time clean off everyone. Thanks, gnome friend!
Terser crashes through the undergrowth with Magana, hopefully having an easier time if their path remains from the previous day, and hopes to be quicker than the sand this time around.
survival 12 and 26
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=28 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=27 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 12:17:05 AM
Zeoll goes first again, the better to guide the party around water hazards.
With Taur's Try: Survival 30 and 27.
OOC: please ignore the rolls of 28 and 24 ... I think those are leftovers from when the Wold was burping yesterday.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=33 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 12:42:58 AM
Jozhur smiles to Rillet, "A cure for a restless night's sleep? Between all this gunk on me and having been swallowed by a plant, I didn't get much sleep. You sir, are the best. We're going to have to swim in that gunk again, no?"
He informs everyone that they were being watched and keeps a sharp eye out as he brings up the rear. ---------------------- Perception: 33
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+25=34 ; d20+25=27 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 5:06:47 AM
The next morning Aex meditates and prepares her spells again for the day. Once the party moves out, she transforms again to her Eagle shape and flies overhead of the rest of the group hoping to scout any problems ahead of time... of course above, she can't see what happens below the canopy of trees. She can only give directions perhaps...
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 9:56:10 AM
Rillett will cast Water Walk so no one has to swim in the swampy water surrounding the island.
[DM Jeff] - Through The Jungle Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 11:29:31 AM
The group decides to head back out of the thick jungle. The sun rises and indeed provides a good deal of heat. There is some relief in the shade of the trees and vines, but the humidity rises very quickly, making travel quite uncomfortable. The group starts out relatively clean with the water and the magic, and Rillett offers water walk to ensure the group doesn’t have to start out slogging through the black swampy water. Aexana takes to the air while Zeoll, Terser, and Magana push to the front of the pack. Jozhur brings up the rear while watching for large, yellow eyes.
With Aexana’s guidance and the remains of the path taken in, it is relatively easy to find the trail. There are sections that are grown over more than should have happened overnight, and the last quicksand location seems to be missing. A couple hours into the trip, Jozhur sees movement behind the party. He stops to look and sees a small deer jump across their trail and into the jungle. It disturbs a large, colorful bird that suddenly flies upward, almost crashing into Aexana. When it sees her, it quickly turns and dives into the cover of some short trees.
Just after mid-day the Magana steps out of the jungle and finds she is looking over the edge of the valley that is Bonetown. She breathes a sigh of relief as the cooler breezes from the sea blow up the hill, quickly starting to dry the sweat that covers everyone. The path is clear down into Bonetown and nothing looks out of place from the top of the hill. To the right, away from town, is the path that Goodie has mentioned that will lead to her house.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 12:46:36 PM
OOC: We DID bring the flower, right? Who is carrying it?!
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 5:01:20 PM ooc: I nominate Rillett, as if something threatens it, he can pop away at a moment's notice.
(Ed) Reggie Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 5:13:41 PM
{ooc:} had to work then my home Pathfinder game yesterday no posting ability til after midnight and by then just wanted to sleep{ooc}
Reggie takes advantage of any that offer to help get rid of any stink. {ooc}can't afford fatigued condition{ooc}
During the camp, Reggie seems to hang out with Jozhur, sitting beside him, etc. {ooc} Wonder what she's thinking?{ooc}
The walk back Reggie was pretty quiet. she did seem to have thoughts of having Venison after seeing the deer.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 5:48:19 PM
Rillett will carry the flower.
"Hey Aex, am I doing this right? 'Who's a cute widdle flower? You are, you are.'
"Is that how you talk to these things?" ________________________________ Spells in effect: Longstrider (extended from the night before), Status on Terser, Jozhur and Reggie (extended from the night before)
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC17): Longstrider (D), Bless, Endure Elements*, Endure Elements*, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC18): See Invisible (D), Delay Poison, Status, Hold Person, Spiritual Weapon, Deeper Insight, Resist Energy 3 (DC19): Fly (D), Continual Flame, Dispel Magic, Water Walk*, Prayer 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV 5 (DC21): Teleport (D), Break Enchantment, Plane Shift, Flame Strike
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=30 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 11:08:05 PM
Magana automatically starts on the path to Goodie's house, still watching their surroundings.
perception 30
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Thursday February 4th, 2016 2:14:19 AM
Jozhur assumes Reggie guzzled a little too much of the absinthe and pays little mind to her closeness. They also both smell like something died all over them.
He graciously accepts any help in getting the swampy gunk cleaned off.
He spins and reaches for his bow when he hears the commotion, but breathes a sigh of relief when he realizes it's only a deer.
Near the beach, he follows along to Goodie's house, anxious to bring the witch her flower.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday February 4th, 2016 3:20:40 AM
Aex sighs at the ignorant Human Cleric's remark... he who speaks to the souls of will never understand the fine and delicate energy that flows through the mother of all. The one true Mother. Mother Nature...
The Greenmage will make sure the plant is delivered intact to Bessie wondering what she will want to do with it. She has prepared that Bessie might just as easily yank the flower from the carefully collected dirt...
[DM Jeff] - Through The Jungle Thursday February 4th, 2016 9:35:55 AM Rillet speaks to the flower as if it is a small baby. Aexana sighs and wonders if she will ever be able to explain the complexities of nature to her rather silly friends.
When the group reaches the split in the path, Magana turns to the right towards Goodie Bess’ house without a pause. The trail there continues along the edge of the jungle and the “beach.” Here the beach is much like it is in Bonetown – mostly black rocks and rubble. The breeze blows in across the sea, providing a refreshing change from the thick, hot, steamy jungle. The sun passes across the highest point in the sky and when the breeze lets up, the group feels the strong rays of the southern sun.
The path leads up and down some hills, the jungle looking impenetrable and the sea looking invitingly cool. There are a few places where the rocks thin out and there is a little bit of sand. About a mile from town there is a small stream that empties out from the jungle and into the sea where the group can stop to take a break from the sun and perhaps check if the water from the stream is fresh. There is not sign of Goodie’s hut yet, but the trail is still quite clear and the group feels like they are getting close.
Aexana Highlight to display spoiler: {The small plant has stopped singing and appears to be wilting in the heat of the sun}.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+12=20 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 11:18:21 AM
Zeoll blinks in the sunlight as the group breaks out of the more overgrown area and into the day. He takes off and polishes his spectacles, then puts them back on.
The old liontaur thinks about talking with animals and plants. That's a gift the Queen can bestow. But his heart longs for music.
He sings an old tune about the beach and the ocean and the lost wemic homeland far away over the waves.
Perform 20
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday February 4th, 2016 5:26:53 PM
Aexeagle lowers altitude and lands on Zeoll's shoulder again. With her beak and wings she tries him to talk to her.
Zeoll talk with animals: "Will you please tell that cleric over there to be gentle with that delicate flower... it's wilting in the sun and needs some fresh water. Perhaps that stream there will provide the water we need..."
If no one takes care of it, Aex will transform back to her own Gnome self... grab the flower from Rillet's hands and makes sure the little plant gets some water and shade from the sun... Look... you've never before seen a greenmage go berserk over a tiny flower right so best not go that path either... ;-)
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=32 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 7:21:25 PM
Magana continues marching along the trail, calling periodic stops to rest at accommodating spots. She hums along with Zeoll's song, but is mindful to maintain her vigil on their surroundings.
perception 32
(Ed) Reggie d20+7=11 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 7:24:38 PM
Reggie takes the time to soak in some sun. and steps into the ocean a bit by the beach. if anything to get a little more washed off.
she hurries to catch up to the others before they get a little to far ahead.
Once they reach the stream, Reggie stoops down to check it out, {ooc} survival = 11
She scoops a small bit of water in her hand and sniffs it.
If it smells relatively clean she washes her face in it to cool off some.
(Ed) Reggie Thursday February 4th, 2016 7:25:36 PM
{ooc} I will probably not be able to post tomorrow due to work schedule. If I can it will probably end up showing up early Saturday morning instead.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+11=26 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 10:31:19 PM
Terser redoubles his watch of the surroundings, as they lack their eye in the sky for the moment.
Perception 26
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Friday February 5th, 2016 1:41:47 AM
(Not quite sure what Speak wth Animals has to do with a liontaur.)
Rillett is under a constant "Tongues" effect, so I assume either he understands what Aex said to Zeoll, or Zeoill relates the message.
"Hey Zeoll, tell Axe that if this stupid plan dies, it's not my fault. Come to think of it, the thing is already a ghost orchid.
"And why am I carrying the plant while we have a Greenmage flying around in the air. And why is the Greenmage named Axe. Don't Axes kill trees?"
Boy I hope this plant doesn't die.
Rillett will use water from the stream to water the plant, and will sprinkle some water on the leaves as well. Then he'll take a cloth from his pocket, wet it in the water, and put it around the base of the plant to provide some humidity. Finally, he'll remove his helmet and use it to shade the orchid as we walk.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Friday February 5th, 2016 1:45:22 AM
ooc: hey Ed. Friday posts are more flexible! see the following reference:
We play weekdays. We don't play on the weekends. The reason for this is that some like to play from work rather than home. Also, we've discovered that people just don't tend to post on the weekends.
In all games, "consider" it Fri. morning until your DM completes his "Friday" post. In that same vein, "consider" it "Monday" for the rest of the weekend after your DM completes his "Friday" post.
There's more there. Please don't consider the excerpt above to be comprehensive regarding posting.
Hang in there. Work can't be all bad, right? Unless you work retail. If that's the case... umm... sorry... nothing I say can help you. :)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=19 ; Friday February 5th, 2016 2:14:13 AM
Jozhur watches Rillet's attempts to care for the flower, glad it isn't him. The thing would have probably been dead by now.
He trudges along, thoroughly ready to get home and cleaned up better.
Perception: 19
[DM Jeff] - Through The Jungle Friday February 5th, 2016 2:38:28 PM
(Post is coming, sorry for the delay, I've been horribly sick and practically unconscious for the last day...)
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Friday February 5th, 2016 8:28:59 PM
As the group pauses at the water, Zeoll stops to sing. At the same time, Aexana drops down to take care of the small flower. Magana is loath to stop and continues watching the area. She spots a pair of dolphins a short distance off the coast. Reggie checks out the water and does not see anything wrong with it. She rinses her face with the relatively cool water. When Terser sees Aexana come down, his eyes go to the sky. He spots a few small fluffy white clouds, but nothing else in the sky. Rillett appears to be a little annoyed at the trip and the heat, but he does try and help take care of the plant.
After a short break, the group continues. A bit further on (now about two miles from Bonetown), the trail goes over a rise and ends rather suddenly at a small construction that you can only assume is the home of Goodie Bess. The shack appears to be little more than a few scraps of building material leaning up against a few trees, but you cannot really see the inside. There is a strange piece of metal that appears to be some sort of roof to keep the rain out. Out in front there is a small fire burning underneath a large, black cauldron hanging from a tripod of sticks. There are three figures huddled around the cauldron. The one in the middle is clearly Goodie Bess. The one on the left has dark skin and nearly white hair pointing in all directions. She has no nose and is missing part of her upper lip, so you can see her forked tongue. On the right is nearly the opposite with very pale skin, but also with thin, long, white hair in a long braid down to her waist. She has a long scar across her right eye and the eye socket has been sewn over. There are warts running along the edge of the scar and towards her nose. The three appear to be staring down into the pot and have not noticed you as you have come over the ridge…
OOC: Again, sorry for the delay, I hardly ever get sick, so when I do, I make sure to REALLY get sick!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=28 ; d20+10=23 ; Friday February 5th, 2016 10:32:38 PM
Zeoll inwardly flinches at the signs of deformity. Mormally he would have pity for such as these, and maybe try to cure their afflictions, but he knows that these women have chosen self-mutilation as a source of their power, and it bothers him on some level.
Outwardly, he simply watches and observes, although his twitching tail maybe betrays some nervousness.
He keeps alert ... Perception 28.
He sniffs deeply, relying on his keen scent and his spell lore to tell him what is brewing, maybe. ... Spellcraft 23
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Saturday February 6th, 2016 3:21:45 AM
"Ho! Goodie Bess!" Magana calls out as soon as she sees them, not wanting to startle them by approaching too close, too fast or too furious.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Sunday February 7th, 2016 4:50:35 PM
Rillett looks at the plant shaded by his helmet to make sure it's still OK. He's ready to proceed.
(Ed) Reggie Sunday February 7th, 2016 9:38:41 PM
Reggie isn't really familiar with these folks. but the group seems to have had dealings with them before. she knows about this Goodie Bess at least. but only just met her briefly yesterday.
Reggie stays pretty quiet and lets those that are in the know do some negotiation or talking.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=25 ; Sunday February 7th, 2016 10:08:59 PM
Jozhur stands silently, his eyes wandering in all directions, half expecting the demons to appear out of nowhere.
Perception: 25
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday February 8th, 2016 5:15:36 AM
Aex considers it wisest not to approach these crones while shapechanging. Instead she returns to her own Gnome self. Not speaking... Just observing... They have the flower. She's happy with the way Rillet took care of it and she thanks him.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Monday February 8th, 2016 9:18:56 AM Zeoll nervously looks over the gathered women, tail twitching. He takes a deep breath, then wishes that he hadn’t. The smell coming from the pot is far from pleasant. Zeoll doesn’t want to think about what might be cooking in that pot at the moment. As soon as Magana comes within hailing distance, she calls out to Goodie, thinking that startling a coven is a bad idea. The others stand around, watching the area, not really sure how to approach such a group.
Jozhur looks around, trying to be invisible, but Goodie immediately points him out saying, “oooo, there he is!”
The one on the left speaks up, her forked tongue making her speech sound a bit off, “Ah, dat must be dee adventurersss we heerd about. I be Mama Lupe, and Mama Lupe is happy to meet youuns.” She smiles, showing a number of missing teeth.
Goodie then says, “And the other one here, she be Wilhelmina.”
Wilhelmina speaks up, leaning over towards Goodie, “You were right Bess, that Jozhur is quite the strapping young lad. Why if I were…” What she says next is garbled as the three cackle in laughter. Mama Lupe stirs the pot and a strange purplish mist and smoke rises from the pot.
Goodie says, “We been expecting you now. You have the orchid? Just wipe the dirt off and drop the whole thing right on in here!”
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=40 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 12:12:58 PM
Zeoll wonders how the party greenmage will feel consigning the pretty flower to the boiling muck in the witches' cauldron. But he knows enough, and has smelled enough, to know that he is content to let that be.
Besides, if this gets them a step closer to ridding the Wold of Biloopl, then it is worth it.
He keeps alert, in case there is any funny business going on: Perception 40.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday February 8th, 2016 12:43:17 PM
Satisfied that they have brought the flower to its intended destination, Terser now becomes fascinated with watching the cauldron boil and bubble. Despite the look and aroma, perhaps it is something as delicious as the apple treat that Goodie Bess had shared the day before.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=23 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 12:55:42 PM
Magana finds a shady spot to sit and rest. As a precaution, but mostly out of boredom, she casts See Invisibility and inspects the vicinity.
perception 23
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Monday February 8th, 2016 1:26:27 PM "What do you think Aex? I'm fine handing the orchid over you to do the 'honors', but if this gets ugly, I'd rather be the one to take the brunt of it.
"Oh, um, I didn't mean 'ugly', I meant 'difficult'.
"Er, not that they're ugly exactly. Well, maybe they are, but that's not my point. Anyway, what do you want to do?"
Rillett will defer to Aex on this. If Aex asks for the plant, Rillett will give it to her and accompany her down the cauldron. If Aex says it's OK for Rillett to handle it, he will brush off the dirt as they asked and drop the orchid in. In either case, he will ready a move action to "Dimensional Hop" us out of there if things go sideways.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday February 8th, 2016 2:23:32 PM
Zeoll does chuckle at the regard in which the crones hold Jozhur!
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 8th, 2016 6:03:34 PM
Reggie does not have much to offer, she isn't familiar with Hags and witches and such. but when they do comment about Jozhur, she does take a step or two closer to Jozhur's side.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday February 8th, 2016 9:32:35 PM
Jozhur blushes a bit and smiles. He silently wonders to himself what old Goodie did before he woke up in her hut when he first arrived in Bonetown.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday February 9th, 2016 3:21:39 AM
Aex's eyes grow large as she hears Goodie say to just dump the flower into that stinking cauldron...
"What?", Aex complaints, "You mean you are going to destroy this unique flower? Just look it!...", the Greenmage takes the flower now, "... It was the only such flower on that island, an island with two giant plant guards by the way I'm sure you knew nothing about... Why is this flower so important?? Perhaps if you could tell us what good will come from this concoction? Help me understand why this special flower must be destroyed? See if it were for the greater good... "
Aex keeps holding the flower... she does not throw it into the cauldron yet.
"Maybe I'd better transform myself into a frog already..." Aex thinks...
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Tuesday February 9th, 2016 8:03:28 AM Zeoll looks over at Jozhur and smiles as he watches around the area. The smell of the cauldron is distracting, but he sees nothing else other than a group of three small songbirds flying along the coast. Terser sniffs the air, perhaps hoping the stinking stuff will taste as good as the treat Goodie provided before. Mama Lupe spots him and says, “Ah, dearie, dis not be for to eating.” She winks and smiles, showing the missing teeth again and continues, “But later, mebe you and I could get together and Ah kin cook up sumptin.” Magana Casts a spell and looks around, seeing nothing out of the ordinary. Goodie looks at her as she casts the spell, but doesn’t say anything. Reggie and Jozhur stand around and pretend they are somewhere else as Wilhelmina watches Jozhur and rubs the scar across her eye in way that she must think is seductive.
Rillet and Aexana talk about the plant, Rillet prepared for, well, he’s not sure what to prepare for just yet as he stumbles over his words. Aexana holds the flower close and demands to know why she should give it up, refusing the throw it in the stinking cauldron. Goodie steps forward, looking Aexana directly in the eyes and says, “Goodness now, dearie, did I not just send you out after this treasure? I told you then that it was needed, despite it being so rare. In fact, if it were not so rare, it would not work in this process at all.”
She turns and continues, walking around the cauldron and her sisters, “Dearies, we talked about the demons. I told you of my dreams. Why my own coven here worked to create this cauldron, not without our own sacrifice.” As she walks she lifts her hand and looks at it, and there appears to be a relatively fresh wound on one of her fingers. Looking closer, you can see the tip is missing off her index finger on that hand. “This be to help the Bonetown. You yourselves said that the demons might be coming to town. We can create this item that will help the town, but not without that tiny flower there. Now be dearie and drop it in, would you?”
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 d20+25=38 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:00:31 AM
Rillett looks at the witches, Goodie in particular.
(Sense Motive roll = 38)
Assuming he believes they are telling the truth, "Come on Aex. She's doing something good to protect the town. It's a cool flower, but it's just a flower. I'll buy you a bunch of flowers when we get back."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=23 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 4:35:56 PM
Jozhur feels as though he suddenly has somewhere else to be. Anywhere else...except maybe the inside of a man eating plant. He looks around nervously, waiting for something to happen. (Perception: 23)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday February 9th, 2016 4:43:40 PM I'm sure some sweet talking of the Queen of whatever land Zeoll was yammering on about would yield some seeds for this. Then you can grow some of these lovelies back at the brothers' house, Aex. If we didn't trust that they would use the flower to keep the demons out of town, then why did we go get it at all?
Terser isn't too sure why Aexana and Rillett are so hesitant, but he will support them if they are adamant in their feelings. Personally, he thinks that the sooner this spell is done, the better.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 6:14:06 PM "Good point Terser.
"How did you think this was really going to end anyway, Aex? The witch just wanted the plant to look at? Besides, we killed two semi-sentient plants to get this one."
(Ed) Reggie d20+2=20 ; d20+14=18 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 7:16:13 PM
Reggie just stays beside Jozhur. She keeps her eye on that Wilhelmina. She is ready should there be trouble.
{Sense Motive = 20, Perception = 18}
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=34 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 8:40:58 PM
Magana maintains her watchfulness.
perception 34
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:05:08 PM
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday February 10th, 2016 8:31:02 AM
Aex sighs... she shakes the dirt of the flower and hands it over to Goodie. Of course the greater cause is more important than this one single flower no matter how nice and unique it is. Terser is probably right... perhaps she'll find some seed later to make it grow back.
"I'll keep you to it...", she says to Rillet and winks.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:56:25 AM Rillet look at the witches and indeed feels they have no ill intent at all. He encourages Aexana to help them, as does Terser and Zeoll. Reggie and Jozhur try to turn invisible.
Aexana finally shakes the dirt off the flower and hands it over. Goodie says, “That’s a dearie. Now be sure and step back a little…”
Goodie snaps the stem off the flower and unceremoniously drops the flower into the pot, dropping the stem on the ground. She joins hands with the other witches around the pot and five eyes close. They begin speaking quietly and swaying slightly. The pot bubbles and boils. Mama Lupe lets go of the others and suddenly draws out a large ruby quartz, as big as a basketball. She holds it up, then drops it into the pot as well. The three hold hands once again and start swaying, speaking quietly in a strange language that no one can recognize.
A lone cloud starts to appear in the sky above the hut, and the cloud grows until the area around the hut is slowly shaded. The skies around remain completely clear. The air stills as the witches continue to chant and the pot continues to boil. A bubble pops and some liquid drops along the side of the pot, sizzling into the fire below. The witches continue to chant for a minute, then two minutes. Nothing more happens and they chant longer and longer. Their voices remain steady and constant, neither rising or falling in pitch. The pot continues to bubble and boil, seemingly without end. After 10 minutes, they continue to chant and the pot continues to boil. Very suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashes from the cloud and strikes directly into the pot! The lightning pauses, almost as if transferring energy either to or from the cloud. With a small puff, the lightning stops and the cloud disappears. The air is still charged and the witches are still chanting, eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to the lightning strike. The sky remains clear and the witches continue chanting. The bubbles in the pot stop, and slowly the massive crystal rises out of the pot on its own. Wilhelmina reaches out and grasps the crystal. Suddenly all five eyes open and appear to be staring at each of you for a moment.
Goodie’s voice breaks the silence, “There ye go. Put dee crystal in da center o’ town. When it glows red demons or daemons are near. Say dee word relego and a demon will be unable to enter Bonetown for two hours. Die should buy time for dee people to leave.” Wilhelmina holds the crystal out to Jozhur.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:17:28 PM Huh. Well that's certainly something.
Terser doesn't know what a basketball is, but he doesn't imagine he'd be very good at it.
(Ed) Reggie Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:17:45 PM
Reggie seems rather hesitant in believing these witches, but she is sure the others trust them, well mostly, so she does as well.
Still Reggie never trusted witchcraft. it seemed just as deadly and evil and the demons they wanted to stop. Still all of this was beyond her.
As the gem is offered to Jozhur, Reggie tenses up ready to pound some skulls if something bad happens.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:52:24 PM
Zeoll sees no reason to doubt these goodwives, baneful though they might appear. After all, they want demons to invade the area no more than anyone else!
So he bows low and expresses gratitude to them for their kindly help. "This will save many innocent lives," he says. "Thank you!"
Then he asks, "Motherr, have you any insight as to when the next attack will come?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday February 10th, 2016 9:03:24 PM
Jozhur shrugs at Terser, "Quite a show." Not too long ago, he would've been shocked to see such a display. By the look on his face, this is just another day.
He approaches Wilhelmina and bows his head as he takes the crystal, "Many thanks., you've doNE a huge service for Bonetiwn."
Jozhur turns to Goodie, "Seems I'm even more in you're debt."
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:52:23 PM
Magana stands and prepares to depart. "Can the protection be used only once then?"
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:37:29 AM "Thank you good witches for your service. We do not see you much in Bonetown. Please send word to the Lonfish if there is anything we can ever to for you. May Gargul's blessing of a long life and a peaceful passing be on you."
Rillett is ready to return to town with the others.
As we head back, he asks, "So, once we get to town, who should be put in charge of this thing?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday February 11th, 2016 7:07:31 AM "Cool stuff huh... glad that we now might have a chance to stop the demons from attacking the town while someone takes care of them... however... that 'someone' will likely have to be us... Don't these gems come in smaller ones we can hang around our necks?"
Aex is ready with the others to return to town. As they walk home she will collect some herbs in order to make some potions when they are back home.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:26:29 AM Terser thinks about trying to bounce a round object, but can’t even imagine how that would work. Reggie remains quite nervous around the witches while Jozhur thanks Wilhelmina for the crystal. When he takes it, he feels Wilhelmina’s papery fingers gently touch the backs of his hands. She smiles at him, again showing the various missing teeth. She says, “I can do more things, you know.” Jozhur quickly turns to Goodie and says that he is still in her debt.
Zeoll and Rillett also thank the witches. Goodie says, “Ah, you be helpin’ es much es we do, now.” When Magana asks about the usage of the gem, she replies, “Ah hope dat when it used once, that there be no need for it to be used again.” When Zeoll asks about the timing of the next attack, Goodie replies, “I know no more than what eh already told ye. In me hert, methinks it will be soon, or it would have been later I’d had them dreams.”
The group prepares to head back to town. Mama Lupa steps back and into the shack without a word. Goodie waves, waiting to see if there are any other questions.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=18 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 5:59:24 PM
Magana gives a silent bow in appreciation to Goodie Bess and the takes the lead again for the return trip.
perception 18
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday February 11th, 2016 6:09:35 PM
Terser doesn't expect any danger on the short trip back to town, but while Magana's eyes keep track of their surroundings, he keeps his on their new magic stone, in case it should light up on their way to town.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=36 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+13=18 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 6:22:29 PM
Zeoll plumbs what he might know of witch lore and approaches Goodie Bess.
"Motherr, may I ask of you a grreat boon? Grrant yourr blessing, please, my lady! Perrhaps it will make all the differrence in the Wold."
Diplomacy 36
The old liontaur bows his head if she agrees.
[OOC: Maybe this will be just a RP prayer or good wish? Maybe she will cast Endure Elements or Heroism or some Tinkered buff? Maybe she'll give a special potion? I have no idea, and Zeoll is just asking. Maybe she'll give nothing, or even a curse!]
And he asks if Bess knows of any creature that lives between here and Bonetown that might aid in the fight. Zeoll is eager to make the best use of his new Staff of Charming, and he thinks changing a monster into an ally is a good use of the item.
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On the way back, Zeoll keeps alert for any signs of creatures that might be about. Anything he might charm. He uses Survival to look for tracks, boosted by scent and a cantrip.
Perception 32 Survival 18
(Ed) Reggie d20+14=27 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:55:22 PM
Reggie is more than pleased to be leaving that place.
As they walk she talks with Jozhur, I don't trust that Wilma whats-her-name. Did she curse you or anything?
Reggie tries to get a look at his hands for any sign of curses, not that she would really know but hey its worth a shot.
{Perception = 27}
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:09:29 PM
As we head back to Bonetown, Rillett casts a sidelong glance at Reggie. "Wow, Jozhur. Two women vying for your attention. You are a sought after commodity. I wonder how much you'd fetch on the open market in Bonetown?"
"You know Reggie, he is quite the catch."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=28 ; d20+20=27 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:37:05 PM "Ha, I doubt she cursed me. I trust Goodie, she would have no reason to harm us. A friend of hers is a friend of ours." Jozhur blushes a little at Rillett's comment and acts as if he didn't hear it. Those that have been around awhile would know he has no qualms about chatting up women in taverns, it's rather unusual for him to ignore a woman's attention. As for Wilhelmia...well there was no ignoring that. (Sense motive 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling Jozhur is interested in someone else...})
He almost drops the crystal into his bag of holding to transport it to town, as he is doing so, he realizes he should keep it out where the group can keep an eye on it. He keeps his eyes on the crystal and the skies on the way back to Bonetown. (Perception: 28)
(Ed) Reggie Friday February 12th, 2016 12:31:37 AM
{ooc: I can't make that Sense Motive, so Off I go in Ignorant Bliss la, la, la, la}
Reggie Give Rillett a little glare, Whoa now, who said anything about that, I'm just concerned is-all.
[DM Jeff] - Returning to Bonetown Friday February 12th, 2016 9:07:13 AM
Before the group heads out, Zeoll steps over to speak with Goodie. He asks for a blessing. Goodie, bent and twisted, cocks her head even further to the side and looks into Zeoll’s eyes. As he looks, he notices that Goodie’s eyes are different colors. While one looks almost a normal medium brown, the other is completely white. The extra white in the eye with the small black dot is disconcerting, but Zeoll finds that he simply cannot look away. His mind starts to realize that he cannot look away as Goodie suddenly breaks the eye contact and turns back to the small hut. While Wilhelmina tends to the fire under the pot, Goodie disappears into the small building without saying a word. At this point the group realizes that both Goodie and Mama Lupe have walked into the hut, and from where you stand, it doesn’t look like there is room for both of them inside. You hear some sliding and some pots banging from inside and some mumbling from Goodie. Mama Lupe peeks out the window for a moment, as if noticing that the group hasn’t left yet. She disappears from the window as Goodie comes back out the door carrying a small vial.
She says to Zeoll, “Ah dearie, the cobbler is all out, it was a good one. But here, take this.” She holds out the vial to Zeoll. “When those demons come, it will help you and those around you, at least a little. Tis the least old Goodie can do for you. After all, Goodie sees no good in the demons taking over Bonetown.”
When the group finally says their goodbyes, they start to head back to town. Just before they go, Wilhelmina presses something into Aexana’s hand. She puts her fingers to her lips and looks over her shoulder towards her sisters as she nods to Aexana. She gestures for Aexana to leave before she can look at the item.
The group walks back to town, making the long, but pleasant walk. While walking, some wonder why the witches live so far from town. But since the path leads along the edge of the water, the breezes blow in from the ocean, keeping everyone cool. While walking, Aexana looks at the item in her hand and sees that it is the crushed remains of the stalk of the ghost flower. Knowledge, Nature, DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {The ghost orchid has no “seeds” in the traditional manner. Instead, the plant grows from portions of other plants. It is likely that this stalk could be used to grow more ghost orchids. However, ghost orchids are VERY difficult to grow in captivity, requiring special care.}
Meanwhile, Reggie and Rillett tease Jozhur a bit about his newfound interests…
Finally, as the sun starts to reach the horizon once again, the trail rises and the group steps up to see the sights of Bonetown once again. A few steps down into the valley and the comforts of home await.
Notes:
The potion handed to Zeoll is a potion of bless (10 minutes duration).
Hey, it’s break time for the group. There will be about a week of game-time during which characters can do, well, whatever heroic adventurers do when they’re not heroically adventuring. We can take as long as we need in real-time to do what you need. Potions? Making stuff? Heading to Catacombs?
Also, everyone gets 4,000 xp for this little side trip. Hero points to Jozhur and Reggie for actions in combat!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Friday February 12th, 2016 11:08:55 AM
Zeoll laughs! "I asked herr to bless me, and she gave me a bless!"
The old liontaur chuckles all the way back to Bonetown.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Friday February 12th, 2016 8:59:45 PM "Well Zeoll, be careful what you ask for."
Rillett will return to town with the others. He has a number of scrolls he needs to pen. Also, he would like to contact a local jewler to get a ring design made, and then get 10 silver signet rings made - one for each member of the party and a couple extras. He would like this design.
I'm thinking this could be done for about 60 GP. A signet ring typically costs 5 GP.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 Saturday February 13th, 2016 12:30:21 AM
Jozhur thanks Zeoll for the reminder and rushes off to the WLA chapterhouse.
ooc: Completely forgot about the WLA. Neglected two feats and a few skill points.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Saturday February 13th, 2016 6:38:43 PM
Magana makes a quick trip to the catacombs then spends the rest of the week aboard the Lionfish eating bacon, dicing with the crew, and generally making sure all is in order for their next trip.
(Ed) Reggie Sunday February 14th, 2016 2:30:49 PM
{ooc: how much XP should we be at? I never started with any starting amount}
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday February 15th, 2016 5:20:41 AM
During the week Aex will spend much time brewing new potions of course. Also, she will get to know her plant familiar better.
And... when observing Wilhelmina's gift closer she realizes it's the stalk of the Ghost Orchid. She consults brother Bertrem how to grow the tiny flower best. She'll browse through many books to find out what soil is suited best for this flower... how much water... sun... fertilizer... She just needs to find a way to take the flower with her on her travels...
[DM Jeff] - Returning to Bonetown Monday February 15th, 2016 8:57:49 AM Notes:
Reggie should be at the minimum XP for her level plus the new 4,000 just earned.
The Signet rings shouldn't be too much of a problem, but they are going to take some time. The local jeweler, Horazus, says he is busy now, but should be able to have them in about two weeks.
When Aexana researches the ghost orchid, she find that it takes just the right amount of water on a daily basis -- too much or too little and it will die. It also needs poor soil -- too many nutrients and it burns up and dies, too. In fact, it can live on just the bark of a tree, not actually needing soil for nutrients, and often does just that in the wild. When it does grow, it grows very slowly, with a few tendrils wandering about and only flowers once a year, and only when the conditions are perfect.
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 15th, 2016 9:32:25 AM
{OOC: which xp track? i assume medium?}
Finally back in town, Reggie makes her way to a tavern, one that looks like it is suited to her lifestyle. the first night is a party. Enjoying some rum, some food (something better than the grub from an Orc slave ship)
The remainder of the week, Reggie spends some time learning about Bonetown. learning the local fare, the people, the criminal activities. the sorts of things a new pirate gal should know in a pirate town.
The remainder of the time (evenings or whenever) learn about her new ship and the crew. Learn a few names, what they are good at, looking for her place.
After a couple of days Reggie seems more at ease and more sociable than when they first met, but she still does not just volunteer personal life stories just for the sake of making conversation. but she is definitely more approachable than before.
when Jozhur is around, she does tend to watch him, more so than the others.
[DM Hugh] - Calm before the storm Monday February 15th, 2016 11:06:51 AM
(OOC: I'm still waiting for Jerry to agree to the last scene that I added to the module; also is the party name the Sea Lions?; also yes we are on the medium xp track)
Zeoll laughs about how asking for a blessing resulted in receiving a potion of bless.
Rillet tells Zeoll to be careful what he wishes for. Upon reaching Bonetown he sets to work scribing the scrolls that he needs. Each day Rillet works long into the night penning the scrolls, the candle at his writing desk dwindling down to almost nothing before the cleric finally calls it a day. Brother Engrev and Lansel see to it that the cleric has a fresh candle each day.
Johzhur spends his week training at the local WLA chapter house. The trainer he works with is a half-orc missing an ear named Bruaghur. Braughur is gruff and has Johzhur do pushups when he makes a mistake.
Magana makes a quick trip to the catacombs and then spends the rest of week on board the Lionfish making sure everything is ship-shape. Bacon is consumed in mass quantities and she plays some friendly games of dice with Too-elt, Joansie, Horace and Tommy Teeth. That goblin Horace has some skill with the dice and the Tauress should be happy she didn't wager any money on the games.
Aexana is just about to finish putting the botany books she was reading back when she accidentally drops one and a scrap of paper falls out. The paper is a poem about a human green mage named Melisandre Greygate and how she tried to spread ghost orchids transporting them in lifewood flasks but ultimately failed when she was slain in battle. The poem ends suggesting she may have become a ghost herself.
Reggie spends her downtime getting to know Bonetown. The first night she visits a tavern near the docks called the Sea Shanty. It's kind of a hole in the wall, but it has many patrons, probably because the rum is good and the food is tasty. She orders a mahi mahi with plantains and finds it quite agreeable.
Reggie learns about the different factions in the area. The free pirates of Bonetown, and centaurs of centaur island look upon the Lionfish and party as friends. The Bonetown guards and Shipping guild look at the party indifferently and the party has an antagonistic relationship with the Bloodkin and Elfbloods. Reggie learns of a sophisticated smuggling operation that can get contraband to and from just about any Woldian City that has a port, for the right price. She also hears of the normal predations pirates tend to do with regards to ships on the sea with the port of Bonetown being kind of a neutral ground. She does hear some grizzly stories about how the Orcish Bloodkin tend to work slaves taken in raids to death before eating them, which she can attest as being true being a former captive amongst them herself.
Zeoll reflects about what kind of creatures are in the area and thinks he may be able to use his staff of charming to train some dolphins or sharks as advanced scouts.
The days wear on a little idyllic and you almost forget that Billoopl is still out there. However the giant quartz you received from the witches is a reminder that he is. Linus was curious to know happened with the witches and when you reveal the quartz and its function, he asks that it be put in the center of town so that everyone can see it. He pledges to post Bonetown Guards on it round the clock, to prevent anyone from stealing it and activate its protection should it give warning. Do you accept Linus's offer?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+10=21 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 12:09:44 PM
Zeoll listens carefully to Linus and tries to get a gut check on his sincerity and reliability.
Sense Motive: 21
If he feels confident about it, he supports the idea of putting the gem in the heart of the town.
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Zeoll seeks to find the Stinger of Jancassis, one Wilfred Emersten, who the party met in the past. If he is still in Bonetown, he would help to end lies that may be rumored about, and help to ready the town for the coming conflict.
[OOC Background: The party had a fight with this stinger and a mob he had riled up against us. We captured him, charmed him, and then had a conversation. The story of that is here.]
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Zeoll praises the design for the signet ring and thanks Rillett graciously for his hard work.
Inside, he feels a little conflicted. This reminds him of the signet rings of the Chosen of Domi, a group of Taurs to which he belonged back in the day. He still has his old Chosen ring, although he keeps it very secret and never wears it, for the shame he feels in the failure of his old adventuring group. He wonders if this is an ill omen, and if he will end up with the signet rings of two groups of failed heroes.
He knows this is very unfair to Rillett and all his new friends, so he says nothing about it and tries hard to show none of his inner feelings.
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He invites Aexana especially and anyone who is interested to help him in finding allies. He tries to charm (with his new staff) a few dolphins and eagles (albatrosses or pelicans maybe here near the sea) to patrol the area and give a little advanced warning about dangers coming near. The save DC on his staff is base 10 +4 spell level +5 wis +3 feats +1 cradled = 23. If he has a chance to cast Eagle's Splendor first, that boosts the save DC by +1. The spell lasts for 10 days. Zeoll replaces one charge into the staff each night (IIRC, that's the most you can recharge into a staff per day), casting Charm Person to do so.
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Each night, sleeping on the deck of the Lionfish, Zeoll tries to peek into the future in his dreams. [OOC: Seer Read Dream ability] When, how, and where will the invasion take place? He hopes to gain even a small edge so that the town will not be taken unaware.
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 15th, 2016 1:15:21 PM
{ooc: I think Reggie knows way more than the rumors concerning the Bloodkin... reference her backstory.}
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday February 15th, 2016 9:49:18 PM
ooc: ED: yes, medium progression, so u should now be at 109000 like the rest of us since we had just lvl'd
Magana keeps mainly aboard ship, but makes an effort to keep track of everyone's comings and goings in case of emergency. She makes a special point, however, with regards to Reggie and will accompany her on any outings she has where a bodyguard might help keep her out of trouble or from falling into slaver hands again.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday February 15th, 2016 9:53:16 PM
Sorry all, been a hectic weekend. Will be back to normal posting tomorrow.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 d20+11=31 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 1:46:05 AM
Jozhur returns from WLA training a bit stronger, and a bit wiser.
Although he generally trusts Linus (and this is the same idea he had for the crystal), he also tries to get a feel for the man's sincerity in this matter. Can't be too safe nowadays. (Sense motive: 31)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Tuesday February 16th, 2016 2:33:42 AM
Rillett continues to work on his scrolls.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday February 16th, 2016 6:54:01 AM
Aex prepares a lifewood vessel for trying to make the Ghost Orchid grow back. If questionned about it she will tell the legend she read earlier.
When Zeoll heads out to charm a few animals Aex gladly assists - If needed she'll shapechange.
When not near the town she asks her plant companion to keep an eye on the crystal.
[DM Hugh] - Calm before the storm d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=8 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 11:40:39 AM
(OOC: Still waiting to hear back from Jerry regarding the last scene of the module)
Zeoll and Jozhur pay close attention to Linus in order to gauge his intentions regarding the stone. The harbor master is sincere in his offer. He believes putting the warning quartz in the center of Bonetown is best for all and feels that his guards can adequately protect it. Just the same Aex sends her plant companion to stand watch over the quartz with the guards.
Zeoll tries to find the Stinger Wilfred Emersten but when he visits the inn where Wilfred was staying the innkeep Mawroud gives him a note. "Wil said to give this if one of your party came asking after him."
The note simply says, My Goddess commanded me to investigate urgent matters elsewhere. I expect to be back in Bonetown eventually and will send word when I am back. Good luck in your struggle against Billoopl.
Zeoll then teams up with Aex to look for dolphins, pelicans and albatrosses in order to recruit them as an early warning system. Zeoll finds 2 dolphins, 2 pelicans and an albatross. Zeoll now has 1 dolphin, 2 pelicans and an albatross working for him, looking out for Billoopl's invasion.
Magana continues her work aboard the Lionfish but whenever Reggie goes out and about town the Tauress accompanies her.
Jozhur comes back from the WLA, stronger and wiser.
Rillett works on his scrolls.
Aex prepares a lifewood vessel for her ghost orchid.
Zeoll reflects on the coming invasion and tries to read his dreams concerning it. He dream focuses on an old man with disheveled hair and clothes tightly clutching a map. He has a peg leg and an eye patch. What could it mean?
When Aex returns from her trip with Zeoll to recruit some animals, she finds a group of children in a circle dancing around her plant companion near the warning quartz. They are singing some song about ringing around a rosey. The plant companion looks visibly confused.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 3:47:13 PM
Zeoll tells his friends about his dream -- the old man with a pegleg and eyepatch. He looks like a pirate to Zeoll. Maybe he represents Bonetown in some way? What would the symbolism of a map mean? That Bonetown needs to hold fast to its path? To its home? To the place where it is?
Well, this at least makes Zeoll feel happier about the protection of the gem at the heart of town.
That reminds him. The old liontaur dashes off to the Catacombs to spend some cash.
Zeoll thinks about where the attack will take place. Biloopl is a sea being, so he guesses the attack will come from the sea. He decides to station himself at the harbor, on shore or on the Lionfish. He works with Aexana and asks her to stay there too. If one of his new animal friends sees anything unusual, it will come to Zeoll, and Aexana can ask it to explain.
But someone else HAS to be at the gem at the center of town, both to give the warning if it turns red, and to say the command word to activate it. How can the group on the beach communicate with the group at the crystal?
Zeoll suggests that Rillett stay by the gem. He can cast a Light cantrip on a coin, give the coin to Zeoll, and when the crystal turns red, cancel the spell. When the Light goes out, Zeoll knows the crystal turned red.
Zeoll intends to buy another couple Silent Image scrolls, and once again will use one to make the illusion of a giant sign suspended high over the harbor. Zeoll can put texts on the illusionary sign so that Rillett and any in the center of town can read them.
He's also planning on buying a couple scrolls of Expeditious Retreat to boost his battle mobility.
Zeoll asks his friends privately -- when the crystal activates and wards the town for two hours, is that the time for the populace to flee, or should the people stay put and depend on the party to defeat the enemy? Zeoll thinks his dream means that Bonetown should stay on the map; that is, the people should stay put, but he is not confident in his interpretation.
Zeoll checks out the route between the harbor and the center of town. He tries to make sure there is a straight route, or at least a running path free of obstacles and difficult terrain. How far is the one locale from the other?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 5:58:29 PM
Also, during these days, Zeoll casts Guiding Star, a special APG spell that he is allowed to use. It lasts for 18 days and gives him a link to Bonetown Harbor.
[OOC: Updated PC sheet and header.]
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 7:06:47 PM
Terser wonders at the children's song, since the plant has nothing of a rose about itself. Instead, he tries to teach them a more practical song about gold, the mining and uses thereof.
(Ed) Reggie d20+14=16 ; d20=15 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 11:19:04 PM
Reggie didn't seem to have much to do lately, the ship remained in port and the rest of the crew had thier associates to visit, and past business partners.
Reggie spent most of her days on board the ship, as she didn't really have any place else to stay. in the evenings she would frequent various taverns. chatting it up with the locals.
The dream that Zeoll mentioned, Reggie wasn't much into dream interpretation, but she would keep an eye out for someone that matched that description.
{perception roll = 16} {Diplomacy to gather information = 15}
If there is a "underground fight club" she may even try to check that out. maybe rough up some local street toughs to garner some street cred.
{Intimidate if needed = 31}
the description seemed to indicate a seafaring man so she would make stops at places that the pirate types would hang out. keeping a weather-eye open for anyone that resembled the peg legged, one-eye'd map carrier.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 1:50:53 AM
With his Ring of Sustenance, he works on scrolls at night, and runs errands during the day. He will visit his former mentor, the blind priest of Gargul Yaas Farril. Rillett informs him of all that's going on, and that demons may invade Bonetown, but there is some protection. He till tell the man of the stone.
Then he will ask the jewler making the signet rings if he can get them done this week for an added price?
Finally, near the end of the week, he will cast Divination(80% chance of success.) He will ask when and where we should expect to meet Biloopl.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 2:32:30 AM
Jozhur responds to Zeoll,
"I'm not sure what your dream means, but I think the safest bet is for the people to stay here, where we, and the Harbormaster's men, can hopefully defeat them. If people flee the city, there would be much chaos and it would be difficult to defend the fleeing townsfolk."
"On the other hand, if Biloopl's minions are just coming for us and have no interest in attacking Bonetown, it would be better if the people evacuated or we fled the town. I very much doubt this is the case."
Upon realizing Reggie has nowhere to sleep, other than aboard the Lionfish, Jozhur shows her to the Portside House and introduces her to Brother Ingev and Brother Lansel. He points out the vacant bedrooms, "You're welcome to stay here if you want a nice, quiet place to sleep."
Jozhur stays in room #5 in the upper level of the house. Magana is in room #1. Not sure where everyone else is, looks like the Woldipedia page needs updated.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 8:12:50 AM
Aexana spends about 8 hours per day with Brother Bertrem brewing new potions to add to her stash and during the weekend she makes none :-)
Day 1: Neutralize poison 1h, Neutralize potion 4h, Neutralize poison 3h Day 2: Delay Poison 1h, Delay Poison 3h, Remove Paralysis 4h Day 3: Remove Blindness/deafness 2h, Remove Paralysis 3h, Lesser Restoration 3h Day 4: Cure Serious Wounds 1h, Cure Serious Wounds 2, Cure Serious Wounds 4h Day 5: Remove Blindness/Deafness 4h, Remove Disease 2h - failed third potion (more than 8hours) (current potion stash is adjusted on Char Sheet - all potions are stored in lifewood flasks and kept in Aex's Bill's Pants of Plenty)
When shre returns with Zeoll to town she smiles as she sees her companion puzzled by the behaviour of the children.
"I'm happy to see you are making friends! You should grow taller! I bet those kids would love that. Now... you need a name don't you... hmm... Elibra? ... no... wait... LStin.... yes? Yes! LStin it is... "
Then she mingles with the kids: "Say hi to LStin kids... he still a young tree but one day he'll be towering high above us all! "
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